Hashemite Kingdom & Holy Land Treasures

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off for Madaba this morning to see the oldest mosaic map in the world, housed within the historic St. George Church. Continue to Mount Nebo, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Believed to be the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land and later buried, take in the spectacular views of this sacred place. Next, drive to the fascinating Shobak Castle, a Crusader Castle dating back to 1115. At the end of the visit, head to Petra and check in at the hotel. Spend the evening at your leisure, ready to discover the ancient city in the morning! If you can't wait, we recommend an optional Petra by Night excursion!* Dinner and overnight stay in Petra.

* Optional Petra By Night Excursion: Savour the opportunity to discover the legendary sights of Petra by night! Walk along the Siq Gorge before arriving at the iconic Treasury to admire its legendary candlelit facade. A spectacular sight!

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend today exploring the famed Nabatean capital with an excursion to Petra! During the visit, discover the most important and representative monuments, sculpted into the rock by this ancient civilization. Admire the Treasury, the famous and most internationally recognised monument, as seen in one of the Indiana Jones films and other highlights, such as the Colored Tombs and the Royal Tombs. Let your imagination run wild as you learn about life here in ancient times. Petra is one of those places in the world that you must visit at least once in your life! A true wonder of the world, enjoy an unforgettable day exploring this bucket-list site. At the end of the visit, return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Petra.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, head to a lesser-known site named Little Petra, located north of Petra. A narrow gorge of 2 meters wide, this rocky landscape is adorned with typical Nabatean architecture, making this one of the most unique sites in the country. Originally, Little Petra was inhabited by the Nabateans and is home to a number of tombs, water tanks and riverbeds. Next, continue to beautiful Wadi Rum, the desert made famous by Lawrence of Arabia. Take a 4x4 excursion across the lunar-like landscape for an unforgettable experience. We recommend an optional Stargazing Excursion to discover the secrets of the night's sky!* Dinner under the stars and overnight at the camp in Wadi Rum.

* Optional Wadi Rum Stargazing Experience: Discover the secrets of the night's sky! Head to an area without light pollution and enjoy a 20-minute presentation before viewing the incredible star constellations with the help of telescopes. This excursion is weather dependent. 

Breakfast at the camp. At the indicated time, return to Amman and spend the rest of the day at your leisure, soaking up the culture and atmosphere of the Jordanian capital. Alternatively, why not take an optional city tour to get to know the most emblematic sights in the city?* Dinner and overnight stay in Amman.

Breakfast at the hotel. It is time to leave Jordan behind to continue this exciting adventure in Israel. You will be picked up and escorted by your guide at 8 am at your hotel to transfer to Allenby Bridge to reach Israel.

Once you’ve arrived at Allenby Bridge, your guide will assist you in paying a departure tax fee of USD 15 at the border in Jordan as well as an additional USD 15 to board a shuttle bus to cross over to Israel. You will not be accompanied by your guide during this brief transfer to Israel. 

When reaching the Israeli side of the border, you will be met by your new tour guide who will assist you in the visa process and escort you to your hotel for check-in. Time to rest, relax and acclimate to your new time zone. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM. Overnight stay in Tel Aviv. 

Breakfast at the hotel. Start your day on a walking tour of the city’s main highlights. You’ll begin the guided tour by visiting the ancient port of Jaffa with its reconstructed Artists' Quarter before continuing to quaint Neve Tzedek. Next, make your way to Rabin Square to have a look at the memorial of the late Prime Minister. Later, you will depart Tel Aviv and drive along the sparkling Mediterranean coast to ancient Caesarea where you will gaze in amazement at the Roman, Byzantine and Crusader ruins and the 2,000-year-old theater. Travel to the age-old fishing village of Capernaum on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, home to a celebrated Byzantine-era synagogue and frequently mentioned in the Bible as Jesus' base during his Galilean ministry. Dinner and overnight stay in the Galilee Region.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy today as you see fit. Take advantage of the serenity of the Sea of Galilee, the largest freshwater lake in Israel, or take this time to unearth key sites of religious significance, such as the Church of St. Peter. Optionally, why not take part in a full day tour of Galilee* to acquaint yourself with the main highlights of this iconic location. Dinner and overnight stay in the Galilee Region. 

*Optional Full Day Tour of Galilee & Golan Heights with Lunch: Unearth the wonders of these regions by visiting iconic sites such as the Mount of Beatitudes, Safed, where you will stop by an ancient synagogue, before making your way to Golan Heights to explore Har Bental all the while enjoying lunch and tasting special vintages at a winery in Katzrin.

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin today’s journey by visiting the impressive archaeological site of Beit She'an where you will be able to witness the remains of an ancient Roman city and its ongoing excavations. From here, you will drive through the Jordan Valley to reach Jericho, the oldest known city in the world, to visit Mt. Temptation and the famous Sycamore Tree before heading over to Jerusalem via the awe-inspiring Judean desert. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you see fit. Use this time to self-discover the beauty of the ‘Golden City’ or perhaps take part in an optional tour to Bethlehem* and visit the Church of the Nativity before stopping for local olive wood handicrafts and souvenirs. Overnight stay in Jerusalem.

*Optional Half Day Tour of Bethlehem: This excursion includes a visit to the Church of Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus Christ before stopping by for some local shopping to stock up on souvenirs including olive wood handicrafts.

Breakfast at the hotel. Start off your day getting to know the walled Old City with its four different sections: The Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Armenian Quarters. Sites you will be visiting include: the famed Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa as well as the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, one of the holiest sites in the Christian world. From here, you will make your way through the narrow alleys and souks to get to Mt. Zion where you will visit the room of the Last Supper and the Tomb of King David. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Why not take this time to explore the picturesque lanes of the Old City or rummage through the array of exotic bazaars. Alternatively, enjoy an optional afternoon tour of the New City* where you will visit impressive sites such as the Supreme Court building, Israel’s Parliament as well as the Israel Museum. Finally, another option we recommend is having dinner at a well-known restaurant in Jerusalem before heading to a visually stunning Sound & Light show** at the Tower of David. Overnight stay in Jerusalem. 

* Optional Tour of the New City of Jerusalem and Museum: Drive via the Supreme Court building and the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, to the impressive Israel Museum. Then, pay respects at Yad Vashem, Memorial to the Holocaust on the Mount of Remembrance. 

** Optional Restaurant Dinner and Sound & Light Show: Enjoy a delicious meal at a popular restaurant before attending the truly unforgettable ‘Sound & Light’ show at the Tower of David recounting the story of Jerusalem accompanied by original music and virtual reality graphics.

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend your last full day in the city at your leisure; take this time to capture the beauty of Israel as you see fit. Alternatively, close your journey by taking part in the truly unbelievable optional tour of Masada* where you will get to explore this ancient fortification by touring the Dead Sea and other archaeologically significant sites before quickly visiting the Museum of Masada. Finally, enjoy your evening at a reception and bid farewell to your Tour Manager. Overnight stay in Jerusalem.

* Optional Full Day Masada and Dead Sea: Drive through the Judean Desert and along the shores of the Dead Sea to visit Masada and Dead sea. Masada is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, journey via Ein Gedi to the Dead Sea for an unforgettable floating swim in the salty waters.