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The roots of your faith will come to life on this extraordinary journey through Israel with the option to add Jordan. Follow in the footsteps of Jesus as you learn more about His life and ministry. To stand in the very places where history unfolded is a true highlight as you visit sites of biblical importance. This Israel tour is designed for value-minded travellers. Complete the experience with an extension to fascinating Jordan, where you’ll visit more faith-related sites but also one of the most inspiring places on earth: the spectacular sandstone city of Petra.
Small Group Discovery
Cosmos offers Small-Group Discoveries on select faith-based dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
2021 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 10 breakfasts, 7 dinners
ARRIVE IN TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
Day1
Welcome to Israel! Check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. This evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
TEL AVIV–JAFFA–CAESAREA–MEGIDDO–NAZARETH
Day2
Enjoy a full day exploring some of the Holy Land’s ancient biblical and modern sights. Begin by driving to the old port of Jaffa, an atmospheric town, where Jonah set sail before he was swallowed by the whale. Continue to Caesarea, an ancient port turned incredible archaeological zone. Built by Herod the Great in the 1st century BC, the city was one of the most splendid in ancient Palestine and its capital for more than 600 years. Admire what remains of Herod’s grandiose building works, including the restored 3,500-seat Roman theater, the aqueduct, harbor, and the crumbled moat and towers from the 12th-century crusader fortress. From here, travel to the archaeological site of Megiddo, an age-old fortified town with 25 layers of archaeological findings and one of the world’s most important biblical sites. According to the New Testament, this is where the Battle of Armageddon will take place, the final struggle between good and evil, which will prompt the return of Jesus to defeat the Antichrist and cast Satan into the abyss. Continue to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation, where the Archangel Gabriel told Mary she would conceive and give birth to Jesus, the Son of God. This evening you may have an opportunity to join a candlelight procession starting from the Church of the Annunciation square.
Today's Distance: 121 mi / 195 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
NAZARETH. EXCURSION TO BET SHE’AN
Day3
Attend one of the early morning Mass services if you wish, then join today’s included excursion. Bet She’an is one of the best preserved archaeological sites of this region and well worth some time to wander around. Ongoing excavations at this UNESCO World Heritage site revealed time-worn colonnade-style streets, bathhouses, and a theater with perfect acoustics.
Today's Distance: 48 mi / 77 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
NAZARETH. EXCURSION TO MAGDALA–SEA OF GALILEE–TABGHA–CAPERNAUM–MOUNT OF BEATITUDES–CANA.
Day4
Today, celebrate M Mass in Magdala, home to Mary Magdalene, then skirt the Sea of Galilee, and enjoy its scenic beauty. Continue to Tabgha and visit the church commemorating the miracle of Jesus feeding 5,000 people with two fish and five loaves. On to Capernaum, home to the Apostles Peter, Andrew, James, John, and Matthew, and to Jesus himself. Here, you’ll see its ancient Synagogue and the House of St. Peter. Spend some time in the gardens on the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered his famous sermon, and meditate its significance. On the way back to Nazareth, stop in Cana, site of the wedding miracle.
Today's Distance: 91 mi / 147 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
NAZARETH–QASR EL YAHUD–BETHLEHEM–JERUSALEM
Day5
Enjoy a spectacular drive through the Jordan Valley. Stop at the Qasr el Yahud baptismal site where, according to tradition, Jesus was baptized by St. John the Baptist. Continue to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus and King David. Visit one of Christianity’s holiest places, the Church of the Nativity, built over the cave thought to be the spot where Jesus was born. Here, you will have time to pray and attend M Mass, if you like. Reach the holy city of Jerusalem in the late afternoon.
Today's Distance: 119 mi / 192 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
JERUSALEM
Day6
A day of reflection awaits as you set off on a walking tour of Jerusalem’s Old Town. From the Mount of Olives, take in memorable views over the city’s domes, walls, and rooftops before strolling in the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed on the night before his arrest. Your guide will then lead you into the Jewish quarter, pointing out the Western Wall with its prayer notes tucked between the stones, and the Dome of the Rock, the gold-topped mosque on Temple Mount. Walk the famous Via Dolorosa (Way of the Cross), following in Jesus’ footsteps as he bore the cross to Calvary for his crucifixion and burial, where the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre now stands. Later this afternoon, attend M Mass, if you like.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
JERUSALEM. OPTIONAL EXCURSION TO MASADA & THE DEAD SEA
Day7
Today is free to relax, explore Jerusalem at leisure, revisit some of the most significant places of worship, or join an exciting optional excursion to the Dead Sea, the planet’s lowest point on dry land. Travel through the mountainous Judean Desert and pass the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Ride the cable car up to the magnificent Fortress of Masada, perched high on a clifftop plateau above the Dead Sea, where 960 Jewish rebels made their last stand against Roman forces in 73 AD. Later, head for the shores of the Dead Sea, where you’ll have some time to experience the incredible buoyancy in the salt water. Toward the end of the afternoon, return to Jerusalem.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL–PETRA, JORDAN.
Day8
Drive to Allenby Bridge, and cross the border into Jordan. Arrive at Bethany beyond the Jordan. Stop at Mount Nebo, where Moses saw the Promised Land and where he is believed to be buried. Next, travel to ancient Madaba, the “City of Mosaics.” See the spectacular Byzantine mosaics and the precious 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land, and visit St. George Church.
Today's Distance: 174 mi / 280 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
PETRA–AMMAN.
Day9
This morning, visit the archaeological site of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New7Wonders of the World®. Enjoy an unforgettable experience as you walk down the siq, the narrow gorge made famous in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and stand in awe in front of the iconic Treasury. This afternoon, travel north to Amman for two overnight stays.
Today's Distance: 155 mi / 250 km .
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
AMMAN. EXCURSION TO JERASH, AJLOUN & ANJARA.
Day10
Begin your day with a stop in Jerash, which was inhabited as early as 3200 BC. Although the city was impacted by the earthquake of 749 AD, it is the site of the best preserved Greco-Roman ruins in the Middle East. Travel through beautiful pine forests and olive groves before arriving in Ajloun, where Hadrian stayed during the winter of 129-130 AD. Next on the agenda is the biblical city of Anjara, where Jesus, his disciples, and the Virgin Mary stopped and rested in a cave as they traveled between Jerusalem and Galilee. Today, the cave is a holy place for pilgrims.
Today's Distance: 155 mi / 250 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
AMMAN.
Day11
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
Please check visa requirements with your local consulate; responsibility for obtaining visas for Israel and Jordan rests with the traveler.April 2 Departure Easter in Nazareth;
December 19 Departure Christmas in Jerusalem.
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Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Leonardo Art
First-Class
This 145-room hotel is a veritable art gallery that features an impressive display of 300-plus works of art from the Israeli Dubi Schiff collection. A seasonal rooftop pool and sundeck with a rooftop bar, offers panoramic views stretching from Gordon Beach down to Old Jaffa in the distance. Other amenities include a lobby bar, restaurant with sea views over the marina, a fitness room, and free Wi-Fi access throughout. All guestrooms are air-conditioned and feature a minibar, safety deposit box, and coffee/tea-making facilities.
Location
Eliezer Peri St 9,, Tel Aviv, Israel
Hotel Facilities
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- ATM
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Climate Control
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Television
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
Cinema
Superior Tourist-Class
Located in the heart of Dizengoff, one of Tel Aviv's most renowned districts, this unique 83-room hotel is housed within an authentic Bauhaus building dating back to the 1930s. Once one of Tel Aviv's first movie theaters, named Esther Cinema, it captures the nostalgia of a bygone era with displays of original theater memorabilia showcasing the stories of classic films with regular movie screenings on the spacious rooftop terrace, where evening refreshments are served.
Location
1 Zamenhof Street, Tel Aviv, Israel
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Coffee Maker
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Voicemail
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Television
Dan Maayan
Superior Tourist-Class
Conveniently located in the heart of Nazareth's Old Town, within walking distance of the colorful market alleyways, bustling souk, authentic Middle Eastern restaurants, and historic churches. This hotel's authentic feel is matched by its warm hospitality. All 226 guestrooms are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi access, coffee/tea-making facilities and an in-room safe.
Location
Paul's VI Road, Nazareth, Israel
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- ATM
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Complimentary Newspaper
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
Shalom
Superior Tourist-Class
This 287 room hotel is situated in the beautiful Jerusalem hills, in the peaceful Bayit Ve-Gan neighbourhood and offers warm hospitality, fine kosher dining with easy access to Jerusalem's key historical, cultural attractions. Stylish, comfortable guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and are equipped with orthopaedic beds and coffee/ tea-making facilities. A delicious Israeli-style breakfast buffet is served every morning in the modern dining hall and Kosher meals are available throughout the day. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor semi-Olympic swimming pool, an all day lobby bar and Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property.
Location
24 Shacharai, Bait-Vagan, Jerusalem, Israel
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- ATM
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Voicemail
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Window Opens
- Daily Housekeeping
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
Petra Guesthouse
First-Class
Set against a backdrop of the stunning Petra Mountains, Petra Guest House Hotel is the perfect place to discover 9,000 years of history and offers unique views of the superb Petra sunsets from its outdoor patio where cocktails can also be enjoyed.
Location
Beside The Petra Main Gate, Petra Box 30, Petra, Jordan
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Climate Control
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort
First-Class
This relaxed hotel is set in a complex of stone buildings and offers stunning views of the Sharah Mountain Range. The nicely air-conditioned furnished rooms combined with traditional decorations have a minibar, safe, and tea and coffee maker. Facilities include a fitness room, a traditional hammam, and an outdoor pool. The on-site restaurants serve Arabian as well as international cuisine, and guests can relax at the garden bar with a cocktail. There's also a handicraft souk, a small shop, and a walkway that leads to the old village center, with its original water-well and marble benches. Free Wi-Fi access is also available throughout the property.
Location
Wadi Mousa, Petra, Jordan
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Smoking Rooms
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Desk
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
Amman International
First-Class
Centrally located with home comforts and an outdoor seasonal swimming pool. A selection of dining experiences can be enjoyed through the hotel's restaurants and cafés and there is a comfy lounge and library.
Location
Queen Rania Street, Amman, Jordan
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Ice Machine
- Beauty Salon
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Alarm Clock
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Voicemail
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
