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Take an excursion to Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, and visit the Israel Museum, which holds the Shrine of the Book, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Visit Jerusalem’s Old City, the Garden Tomb, and the Mount of Olives. See the Garden of Gethsemane, follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa, and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre at the site of the crucifixion. View the Temple Mount, the Dome of the Rock mosque, and visit the holy Western Wall; take an excursion to historic Masada to visit the cliff-top fortress; and float in the waters of the Dead Sea—with fewer crowds in this low-season travel to Israel.
In Jordan, travel to Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where John the Baptist is said to have baptized Jesus; Madaba with its archaeological treasures; Mount Nebo, where Moses saw the Promised Land; and Jordan’s “Grand Canyon” at Wadi Mujib. Take an exciting four-wheel drive through the pristine desert of Wadi Rum. Visit Petra, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World—stand in awe in front of the 1st-century-BC Treasury, carved into the sheer sandstone rock, and walk down the Siq, the colorful gorge between the high cliffs; also sip tea in a real Bedouin tent. From Jordan’s capital Amman, travel to the Greco-Roman city of Jerash. Ancient sites and fascinating landscapes await you on this off-season guided tour of Israel and Jordan—without the crowds, costs, or lengthy travel schedule of the high season!
2021 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 12 breakfasts, 10 dinners
ARRIVE IN TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
Day1
Welcome to Tel Aviv! Enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling companions and Tour Director.
Meals included:
- Dinner
TEL AVIV–JAFFA–CAESAREA–NAZARETH–CANA–HAIFA
Day2
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
HAIFA. EXCURSION TO THE MOUNT OF BEATITUDES–CAPERNAUM–SEA OF GALILEE
Day3
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
HAIFA–VALLEY OF ELAH–LATRUN–BETHLEHEM–JERUSALEM
Day4
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO THE ISRAEL MUSEUM, YAD VASHEM, AND MOUNT ZION
Day5
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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO THE OLD CITY
Day6
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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO MASADA AND THE DEAD SEA
Day7
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL–ALLENBY BRIDGE–JERASH, JORDAN–AMMAN
Day8
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
AMMAN–WADI RUM–PETRA
Day9
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
PETRA
Day10
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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
PETRA–KERAK–WADI MUJIB–DEAD SEA
Day11
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
DEAD SEA. EXCURSION TO MADABA, MOUNT NEBO & BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN
Day12
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
DEAD SEA
Day13
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Amman).
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Dan Panorama Tel Aviv
Superior First-Class
The Dan Panorama Hotel offers easy access to everywhere you want to be. Cross the road fronting this Tel Aviv hotel and you're on the Mediterranean where great beaches and soft sands greet you. The Dan Panorama Hotel boasts an outstanding mix of facilities. It is directly linked to the Dan Panorama Convention Center - the city's largest, most comprehensive convention and exhibition center.
Location
Charles Clore Park, Tel Aviv, Israel
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Daily Housekeeping
- Television
- Pay Movies
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Desk
- Voicemail
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
Dan Panorama
Superior First-Class
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.
Location
107 Hanassi Avenue, Haifa, Israel
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Hot Tub
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Phone
- Room Service
- Voicemail
- Hair Dryer
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Internet Access
Dan Jerusalem
Superior First-Class
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.
Location
32 Lehi St, Jerusalem, Israel
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- ATM
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Pool
- Beauty Salon
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Ice Machine
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Television
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Pay Movies
- Wake-Up Calls
Kempinski Hotel
Superior First-Class
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.
Location
Abdul Hamid Shouman St. Shmeisani - P.O.Box 941045 -, Amman, Jordan
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Voicemail
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Cable/Satellite
Movenpick Nabatean Castle
First-Class
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.
Location
Taibah Street, Petra, Jordan
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Ice Machine
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Window Opens
- Voicemail
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Room Service
- Television
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
Moevenpick Dead Sea
Superior First-Class
Seaside resort that offers therapeutic benefits from the salt water and elaborate marble lobby with grand chandeliers.
Location
Sweimeh, Dead Sea Road P.O. Box 815538, Amman-Dead Sea, Jordan
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- ATM
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Desk
- Voicemail
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
