Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Jerusalem
You'll arrive in Jerusalem and head to your hotel whenever you get there. It's worth booking an extra night beforehand to shake off jet lag, since the tour picks up speed pretty quickly and downtime is limited. Keep in mind that how people interact and do things here might work differently than back home, so go in with flexibility and genuine interest in how locals live.
Included Activities
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
- Day 2
Jerusalem
This morning starts with a walking tour through Jerusalem's Old City, hitting sites that matter to Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. You'll see the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque at the Temple Mount, then walk through the Jewish Quarter to Hurva Synagogue, follow the Way of the Cross, and climb Mount of Olives for views across the city. Later in the evening, a local scholar talks through what daily life actually looks like in Israel and shares perspectives.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Old Jerusalem Walking Tour
- Jerusalem Lecture with Local Expert
- Mount of Olives Viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Visit the Tomb of Christ at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (available during free time or evenings; often limited due to long lines)
Landmarks Dome of the Rock Al-Aqsa Mosque Temple Mount Hurva Synagogue Way of the Cross Church of the Holy Sepulcher Mount of Olives - Day 3
Jerusalem
Spend your morning at Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial. From there, you check out the Israel Museum and take your time looking at the Dead Sea Scrolls. That evening, join a walking tour through Mahane Yehuda Market with an Israeli chef who explains key ingredients in the cuisine, and then you'll participate in a kosher cooking class to get hands-on with traditional food preparation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Kosher cooking class and meal at Mahane Yehuda Market)
Included Activities
- Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum) Visit
- Israel Museum & Dead Sea Scrolls
- Mahane Yehuda Market Walk & Kosher Cooking Class
Landmarks Yad Vashem Israel Museum Mahane Yehuda Market - Day 4
Bethlehem
Travel to Bethlehem in the West Bank hills and see Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity, the believed birthplace of Jesus. After that, you walk through a nearby Palestinian refugee camp, then visit a women's collective to watch how Palestinian dishes come together in their shared kitchen. You'll eat a traditional meal alongside these women and hear firsthand what refugee life involves.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Palestinian meal shared with refugee women at local women's collective)
Included Activities
- Bethlehem Tour
- Palestinian Women's Project Local Lunch
Landmarks Manger Square Church of the Nativity - Day 5
Dead Sea - Sea of Galilee
Head out early for a guided tour of Masada, King Herod's 2,000-year-old hilltop fortress and UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll wander through palace and bathhouse ruins, then move to the Dead Sea to float in the mineral-heavy water. Later, head north to the Sea of Galilee and stop at a kibbutz to learn about the movement's history. Tonight you're staying at a kibbutz-run resort-style hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Masada Guided Tour
- Dead Sea Visit (Israel)
- Kibbutz Experience
Landmarks Masada Dead Sea Sea of Galilee 
- Day 6
Nazareth - Winery
Start at Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus supposedly delivered the Sermon on the Mount, taking in views of the Sea of Galilee and visiting a commemorative church. Next, explore Capernaum's ruins and get perspectives from Israeli Arabs. You'll continue to Nazareth to visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, one of the Middle East's largest churches. Wrap up with a private wine tasting and tour at a local vineyard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Winery dinner)
Included Activities
- Sea of Galilee area tour
- Nazareth Tour
- Galilee Winery tour and tasting
Landmarks Mount of Beatitudes Sea of Galilee Capernaum Basilica of the Annunciation - Day 7
Caesarea - Tel Aviv
Head toward the Mediterranean, making a stop in the coastal city of Haifa on the way. Continue south to Caesarea Maritima to walk around this ancient harbor city's ruins. You'll finish the day in Tel Aviv for your final night in Israel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Caesarea Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Post-tour nights in Tel Aviv for relaxation and leisure time (optional booking recommended)
Landmarks Haifa Caesarea Maritima - Day 8
Tel Aviv to Amman
You'll head from Tel Aviv toward the Israeli-Jordanian border for your crossing into Jordan. Once you make it through to the other side, a transfer takes you into Amman where you'll check in at your hotel and meet your CEO. The evening is yours to settle in, walk around the neighborhood, or grab dinner wherever catches your interest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Israel - Jordan)
- Day 9
Amman
Head to Jerash, which has some of the world's largest and best-preserved Roman ruins. Spend time exploring the ruins, then join a cooking class at a women-run café supported by G Adventures, where local women prepare a traditional lunch. Travel back to Amman afterward and visit the Jordan Archaeological Museum and the Citadel ruins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at Beit Khayrat Souf women-run café in Jerash Governorate)
Included Activities
- Jerash Guided Visit
- Beit Khayrat Souf women-run cafe
- Women's Cooking Class & lunch
- National Archaeological Museum & Citadel
Landmarks Jerash Amman Citadel Jordan Archaeological Museum - Day 10
Amman to Wadi Musa (Petra)
Travel east toward Petra along the King's Highway, passing views of the Dead Sea from Mount Nebo's summit. You arrive in Wadi Musa and stop at the Madaba Mosaics, then listen to an archaeologist talk about Petra's sandstone architecture and what made it significant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mt Nebo Visit
- Madaba Mosaics Guided Tour
- Petra Archaeologist Talk
Landmarks Mount Nebo Madaba Petra - Day 11
Petra
Start early for a guided walking tour through Petra's legendary ruins. You'll have time to wander the sandstone city on your own and take in what this place means. That evening, you have the option to see Petra lit by thousands of candles while enjoying Bedouin music, though it's optional.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Petra Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Petra by Night (17 JOD per person)
Landmarks Petra - Day 12
Wadi Rum
Head to Wadi Rum in the morning and have lunch at the desert camp before a 4x4 excursion into the desert landscape. Watch the sunset from a good spot, then return to camp for a traditional Bedouin feast. Later, take a night walk with a Bedouin guide to see the starry sky. You'll sleep in a comfortable desert camp with ensuite bathrooms that gives you a feel for Bedouin life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at desert camp), Dinner (Traditional Bedouin feast at desert camp)
Included Activities
- 4x4 Desert Trip
- Wadi Rum Night Walk
Landmarks Wadi Rum 
- Day 13
Wadi Rum to Dead Sea
Travel to the Dead Sea in the morning, stopping for lunch at a G Adventures-supported community café on the way. Once at your hotel, spend time relaxing by the pool or float in the mineral-heavy Dead Sea waters, which sit 423 meters (1,388 feet) below sea level, the lowest land elevation on Earth.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at G Adventures–supported Numeira Community Café in Jordan Valley), Dinner (Dinner at hotel resort)
Included Activities
- Dead Sea Visit
- Numeira Community Cafe Lunch
Landmarks Dead Sea - Day 14
Amman
Visit the archaeological remains at Bethany and explore the churches and caves at this UNESCO World Heritage site. Travel back to Amman and have the option to join an optional farewell dinner with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bethany Beyond the Jordan
Optional Activities
- Farewell dinner as a group (optional)
Landmarks Bethany Beyond the Jordan - Day 15
Departure from Amman
Leave anytime on this final day. Standard check-out happens mid-morning, and luggage storage is available if needed. If you want more time exploring Amman, it's worth booking extra nights before you go.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
Optional Activities
- Additional nights in Amman (optional booking)
