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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 the Greco-Roman city of Jerash; 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. 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!
Highlights
Welcome dinner
JAFFAWalk around the ancient port
CAESAREA
Visit the Roman Amphitheater and the Crusader fortress
NAZARETHVisit the Church of the Annunciation
CANAVisit the site of the first miracle
HAIFA
Visit the Baha’i Shrine
MOUNT OF BEATITUDES
Visit the site where Jesus delivered his sermon
CAPERNAUMVisit the site where Jesus recruited his followers
JORDAN RIVER
Visit a baptismal site
SEA OF GALILEE
Enjoy [LF] a cruise
LATRUNVisit the site of David’s victory over Goliath in the Valley of Elah and the Monastery of the Trappist Monks in Latrun
BETHLEHEMVisit the Church of Nativity
JERUSALEMVisit the Israel Museum, Yad Vashem, and Mount Zion; guided walking tour; the tomb of King David, the Upper Room, the Garden Tomb, a panoramic view from the Mount of Olives; visit the Garden of Gethsemane, follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa, visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall
MASADA
Ride a cable car and visit the cliff-top fortress
DEAD SEA
Experience the buoyancy feeling in the Dead Sea water
JERASHVisit
WADI RUM
Visit the largest wadi in Jordan and [LF] enjoy a four-wheel drive to the desert of Wadi Rum and receive a local scarf
PETRA
Guided sightseeing, including [LF] the Siq and the Treasury; sip tea in a Bedouin tent
KERAK
Visit the Crusader Castle
WADI MUJIB
Visit the Jordanian Grand Canyon
MADABA
Visit St. George’s Church and the Archaeological Museum
MOUNT NEBO
Visit the mountain where Moses saw the Promised Land
BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN
Visit the site of John the Baptist’s settlement
DEAD SEA
Farewell dinner
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 12 breakfasts, 9 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
PETRA
Day10
A day of guided sightseeing in Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New7Wonders of the World®. Lost to the world for centuries, Petra is located in the biblical land of Moab. 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. An optional excursion is available.
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.
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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
DEAD SEA
Day13
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Amman).
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternative hotels of equivalent standard.
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Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Herods Hotel Tel Aviv
Superior First-Class
Contemporary High-rise Hotel situated on the Mediterranean, in hub of fashionable tourist center.
Location
155 Hayarkon Street, Tel Aviv, Israel
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Beauty Salon
- ATM
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
Leonardo Plaza
First-Class
Set on the Mediterranean coast close to Mount Carmel, this 184-room property offers relaxing tranquility, an indoor pool with retractable roof for the summer months, a gym, a restaurant, and elegant lounge bar. Guestrooms are all air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi internet access, coffee & tea-making facilities, and in-room safes.
Location
On Carmel Beach 10 David Elazar St. , Haifa, Israel
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Dry Cleaning
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Window Opens
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
Ramada Jerusalem
First-Class
This 360-room property is located near the northerm entrance of Jerusalem, just a short drive away from the Old City and close to the light-rail system. Amenities include a spacious marble lobby with bar area, a unique restaurant split into either meat/dairy sections, an indoor swimming pool, seasonal outdoor pool, gym, wet and dry sauna and Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout. Contemporary styled guest rooms are equipped with air-conditioning/heating, in-room safes, mini bars and coffee/tea-making facilities.
Location
Ruppin Bridge at Herzl Blvd, Jerusalem, IsraelHotel Facilities
- ATM
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Dry Cleaning
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Voicemail
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
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
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Dry Cleaning
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
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
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Room Service
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Smoking Rooms
- Voicemail
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
- Restaurant On-Site
- ATM
- Pool
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
- Dry Cleaning
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Window Opens
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
