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Welcome to Tel Aviv! Enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling companions and Tour Director.
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Stop in Jaffa for a walk through the beautifully restored ancient port, where medieval pilgrims started their strenuous 2-day trek to Jerusalem. Then, continue your tour of the Holy Land to Caesarea, the perfect place to learn about the Roman and Crusader presence in the country. Visit the Roman Amphitheater and the impressive Crusader Fortress, and admire Herod’s stadium and harbor. On to Nazareth in Galilee, to visit the contemporary Church of the Annunciation. Then Cana, site of the first miracle where Jesus changed water into wine at a wedding. To this day, many couples renew their wedding vows at this sacred place. Arrive in Haifa, a city with a long history dating back to biblical times.
Today’s Distance: 124 mi / 200 km
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Start your day with a visit to the golden-domed Baha'i Shrine, the world center of Baha’i faith. Heading towards the Sea of Galilee, visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount. Then proceed to Capernaum, where Jesus recruited his first followers among the fishermen. Via the ruins of Kursi arrive at the Jordan River and visit the Baptismal Site, followed by a relaxing LF cruise on the Sea of Galilee.
Today’s Distance: 280 mi / 450 km
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Drive into the ancient land of the Philistines and the Valley of Elah. Stop at the site of David’s victory over the Philistine champion, Goliath, and hear about this biblical event. Later, hear the tale of Samson and Delilah as you travel through the land of the Dan tribe to the wide Valley of Ayalon. At strategic Latrun, visit the Monastery of the Trappist Monks. Stop en route for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Holy City of Jerusalem, considered one of the oldest places in the world, with a history dating back as far as 4000 BC. Proceed to Bethlehem and see Shepherd’s Field, where the angels announced the birth of Jesus. Next, visit the Church of the Nativity, which stands on the site where Jesus was born. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Today’s Distance: 149 mi / 240 km
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Visit the Israel Museum with the Shrine of the Book, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, followed by the Yad Vashem Memorial created to commemorate the six million martyrs of the Holocaust. Continue to Mount Zion, and visit the Upper room, where Jesus and his disciples had the last supper, and then the Tomb of King David.
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This morning, visit the Garden Tomb. After seeing a stunning panorama of the city from the revered Mount of Olives, start your guided walking tour. Via the Chapel of Dominus Flevit, designed in the shape of a tear drop to symbolize the tears of Christ, arrive at the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed the night before his arrest. Nearby are the Caves of the Assumption of Mary and of the Betrayal. Follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa to Golgotha, and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Erected over the site of the crucifixion, this church is shared by six Christian communities. Also see the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock, a splendid mosque on the holy mount. Continue to the Western Wall, the most holy shrine in the Jewish religion.
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Drive through the Judean wilderness to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the surface of the Earth. Enjoy the scenery as you follow the road between the salty water and majestic desert mountains. Catch glimpses of the caves of Qumran, where the precious Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Ascend by cable car to the spectacular cliff-top Fortress of Masada, and hear how 960 Jewish zealots preferred death at their own hands to the indignity of surrender to overwhelming Roman forces. Around lunchtime, reach one of the comfortable Dead Sea resorts and experience the feeling of buoyancy in the heavy water. Return to Jerusalem.
Today’s Distance: 137 mi / 220 km
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A comfortable drive across the Allenby Bridge, brings you to Jordan. Drive north to 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. Next, arrive in Jordan’s capital, Amman.
Today’s Distance: 75 mi / 120 km
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An exciting visit to Wadi Rum is on the program today. Wadi Rum is the largest wadi (ravine) in Jordan and made famous through the movie Lawrence of Arabia. Enjoy a spectacular LF four-wheel drive through the sand dunes and receive a keffiyeh, a local headscarf. Continue to the “Rose-Red City” of Petra, where you can relax at your hotel this evening or explore the ancient city.
Today’s Distance: 273 mi / 440 km
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Guided sightseeing in Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New7Wonders of the World®. Lost to the world for centuries, it is located in the biblical land of Moab. LF Enjoy an unforgettable experience as you walk down the SIQ, the narrow gorge made famous in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Stand in awe in front of the iconic and famed Treasury. See spectacular temples and tombs created out of the rose-colored sandstone, and sip tea in a real Bedouin tent.
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This morning features Kerak, with a visit to the Crusader Castle and Wadi Mujib, the “Jordanian Grand Canyon.” Continue to your hotel at the Dead Sea for your 2-night stay.
Today’s Distance: 200 mi / 322 km
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A fascinating day awaits! Stop in Madaba to visit St. George's Church, which houses a precious 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Also explore the Madaba Archaeological Museum. Today’s major highlight is a visit to Mount Nebo, where Moses saw the Promised Land. Next is Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where Christians believe that Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. Return to the Dead Sea to enjoy a farewell dinner with your traveling companions to commemorate an unforgettable journey.
Today’s Distance: 75 mi / 120 km
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Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Amman).
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Contemporary High-rise Hotel situated on the Mediterranean, in hub of fashionable tourist center.
Residing in the Diamond Exchange district of Ramat Gan and close to the Azrieli Shopping center. The modern air-conditioned guest rooms have free Wi-Fi, safe, plus tea and coffee maker. There's a stylish restaurant and bar. Amenities include a wellness area with a sauna. and whirlpool, and an outdoor pool with a hot tub and spa.
Overlooking the Bay of Haifa and situated on the slopes of Mount Carmel, this landmark hotel offers a choice of spectacular views of the City, Mount Carmel, and endless stretches of Israel¿s stunning Mediterranean coastline. The property is also close to the Panorama Mall, with its many shops and cafes , and the magnificent Bahai Temple. Guest rooms are decorated in a contemporary style and have free Wi-Fi, minibar, and tea / coffee maker. The on-site restaurant serves international and Israeli cuisine. Leisure facilities include a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Located in the West Jerusalem district and close to the Machane Yehuda Market and 6kms away from the Garden of Gethsemane, and Church of All Nations. All 194 air-conditioned guest rooms have Free Wi-Fi, safe and coffee/tea-making facilities. There¿s an on-site restaurant, as well as a coffee shop/café and snack bar. Guests can enjoy a drink at the lounge bar.
The Dan Jerusalem Hotel offers a premium hospitality experience that combines an idyllic environment with breath taking vistas from the terrace. Designed around a series of beautiful patios, this hotel features an outdoor pool, three restaurants (one by the pool) that serve a creative array of Mediterranean and Continental cuisine. The Dan's spa and wellness centre includes an indoor pool, a large hammam, saunas and a fitness room. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Kempinski Hotel Amman embraces luxurious 278 rooms; delicately refined to liberate your senses. The breathtaking view from all rooms, the contemporary design and features add a magical touch to your visit and a sense of relaxation.
Relax in the unique 110 sqm heated indoor pool located on the hotel's garden level. Surrounded with windows opened during summer, enjoy the view onto the private terrace.
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.
Seaside resort that offers therapeutic benefits from the salt water and elaborate marble lobby with grand chandeliers.