Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive in Israel and head to your accommodation in either Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. An optional airport transfer can be arranged to get you from the airport to your hotel, so you can settle in and get your bearings for the trip ahead.
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer
- Day 2
Nazareth
Start your day heading to the Sea of Galilee area where you'll visit significant religious sites like Capernaum at the foot of Mount of Beatitudes. You'll take in the panoramic views and then move on to the Church of Multiplication at Taghba. After that, stop at Yardenit on the River Jordan's baptism site, then explore Nazareth's historic old town before heading back to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem by evening.
Included Activities
- Visit Capernaum
- Visit Church of Multiplication at Taghba
- Visit baptism site at River Jordan in Yardenit
- Explore Nazareth
Landmarks/POIs Sea of Galilee Capernaum Mount of Beatitudes Church of Multiplication at Taghba River Jordan Baptism Site - Yardenit Nazareth - Day 3
Tel Aviv
Spend the day getting to know Tel Aviv's neighborhoods, starting with Jaffa and Neve Tzedek to learn about the city's history and how it developed. You'll stop at Shuk HaCarmel Market to try local flavors and see what's available. Later, head to Florentin for a street art tour that explains the stories and meaning behind the area's dynamic graffiti.
Included Activities
- Explore Jaffa
- Explore Neve Tzedek
- Visit Shuk HaCarmel Market
- Street art tour in Florentin
Landmarks/POIs Jaffa Neve Tzedek Shuk HaCarmel Market Florentin - Day 4
Akko - Haifa
Travel north to see the ancient Roman ruins at Caesarea, where you can walk through the 2,000-year-old amphitheater and hippodrome. From there, continue to Akko, the historic Crusader city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then move on to Haifa to see the hanging Bahai Gardens and Stella Maris Monastery before returning to your hotel for the evening.
Included Activities
- Explore Caesarea - Roman amphitheater and hippodrome
- Explore Akko - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Bahai Gardens in Haifa
- Visit Stella Maris Monastery in Haifa
Landmarks/POIs Caesarea Akko Bahai Gardens Stella Maris Monastery - Day 5
Jerusalem Old City
Dedicate your day to Jerusalem's Old City, walking through its four quarters and seeing key religious sites. You'll visit the Western Wall in the Jewish Quarter, walk the Via Dolorosa in the Christian Quarter, and visit the Holy Sepulchre. After exploring the souq markets in the Muslim Quarter, check out Machane Yehuda Market and see the newer sections of Jerusalem including Jaffa Street and Nachlaot.
Included Activities
- Visit four quarters of Old City
- Visit Western Wall
- Walk Via Dolorosa
- Visit Holy Sepulchre
- Explore Muslim Quarter souq markets
- Explore Machane Yehuda Market
- Walk Tzahal Square to Municipality complex
- Walk Jaffa Street, Davidka Square, and Nachlaot
Landmarks/POIs Jerusalem Old City Western Wall Via Dolorosa Holy Sepulchre Machane Yehuda Market - Day 6
Garden of Gethsemane - Via Dolorosa
Begin at the Mount of Olives where you'll visit the Chapel of Ascension and Pater Noster, the site where Jesus recited the Lord's Prayer. Wander through the Garden of Gethsemane and visit the Church of All Nations and Mary's Tomb. Then enter the Old City via Lion's Gate and check out the Pool of Bethesda. Grab lunch in the Muslim Souq, then walk the Via Dolorosa before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in the Muslim Souq (marketplace))
Included Activities
- Explore Mount of Olives
- Visit Chapel of Ascension
- Enter Pater Noster
- Explore Garden of Gethsemane
- Visit Church of All Nations
- Visit Mary's Tomb
- Enter Old City via Lion's Gate
- Visit Pool of Bethesda
- Walk Via Dolorosa
Landmarks/POIs Mount of Olives Chapel of Ascension Pater Noster Garden of Gethsemane Church of All Nations Mary's Tomb Lion's Gate Pool of Bethesda Via Dolorosa - Day 7
Jericho - Mount of Temptation
Travel to Bethlehem where you'll tour the city's key sites including the Church of Nativity and the famous Banksy hotel. Continue on to Jericho for a guided tour and take the cable car up Mount of Temptation. Visit the Qasr Al Yahud baptismal site on the Jordan River before returning to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem for the evening.
Included Activities
- Tour Bethlehem
- Visit Church of Nativity
- See Banksy hotel
- Guided tour in Jericho
- Ascend Mount of Temptation via cable car
- Visit Qasr Al Yahud baptismal site
Landmarks/POIs Bethlehem Church of Nativity Jericho Mount of Temptation Qasr Al Yahud - Day 8
Ein Gedi - Dead Sea
Head to Masada and take the cable car up to explore the ruins of King Herod's palace at this important site in Jewish history. Move on to Ein Gedi nature reserve to experience the desert oasis. You'll have free time for lunch during the day, then float in the Dead Sea's unique waters and relax in the mud before heading back to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Ascend Masada via cable car
- Guided tour of Masada
- Explore Masada ruins
- Explore Ein Gedi nature reserve
- Float in Dead Sea
- Immerse in Dead Sea mud
Landmarks/POIs Masada Ein Gedi Dead Sea - Day 9
Free Day
This is your free day to explore Tel Aviv or Jerusalem at your own pace. You can take time to relax, check out whatever interests you, or revisit favorite spots from earlier in the tour.
- Day 10
Jerash - Amman
You'll leave early morning for the Jordan border crossing. Start with a short tour of Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman towns outside Italy and part of the ancient Graeco-Roman Decapolis. Continue to Amman, Jordan's capital, and walk through historic sites including the Citadel, Roman ruins, the Roman theater, and King Abdullah Mosque. Settle in at your hotel for a relaxing evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Amman), Lunch (Lunch in Jerash)
Included Activities
- Tour Jerash
- Visit Citadel in Amman
- Visit Roman ruins in Amman
- Visit Roman theater in Amman
- Visit King Abdullah Mosque
Landmarks/POIs Jerash Amman Citadel Roman Theater - Amman King Abdullah Mosque - Day 11
Madaba - Wadi Rum
Start at Mount Nebo where Moses is believed to be buried and take in the views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Jericho. Drive to Madaba, which is known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, and visit St. George Church to see the impressive Mosaic Map of Jerusalem. Head toward Wadi Rum for a Jeep tour through the unique desert landscape, then arrive at the Bedouin campsite and have an authentic dinner under the stars.
- Meals
- Dinner (Authentic Bedouin dinner in the desert)
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Nebo
- Visit Madaba
- Visit St. George Church
- View Mosaic Map of Jerusalem
- Jeep tour in Wadi Rum
- Arrive at Bedouin campsite
Optional Activities
- Hotel upgrades in Jordan
- Martian tent accommodation in Wadi Rum
- Stargazing experience in Wadi Rum
- Camel ride in Wadi Rum
Landmarks/POIs Mount Nebo Madaba St. George Church Wadi Rum - Day 12
Petra - Return to Israel
Start with breakfast at the Bedouin campsite while enjoying the morning skies of Wadi Rum. Enter Petra, the 2,000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit both iconic locations and off-the-beaten-track places that most tourists don't see due to time constraints. You'll have some free time to explore Petra on your own if time allows. Then head to Aqaba and cross back to the Israeli side, with about 4 hours travel time back to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the campsite in Wadi Rum), Lunch (Lunch in Petra)
Included Activities
- Explore Petra
- Visit iconic Petra sites
- Visit off-the-beaten-track sites in Petra
Optional Activities
- Spanish guide in Petra for extra charge
- French guide in Petra for extra charge
Landmarks/POIs Petra Aqaba - Day 13
Departure
Check out of your hotel and prepare for departure. An optional airport transfer is available to take you to the airport for your flight home.
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer
