Israel & Jordan Charming Tour – 8 Days

Highlights

• Ride the cable car up to Masada and walk through Herod's ancient palaces, synagogue, bathhouse and cistern systems above the Dead Sea
• Float in the Dead Sea and experience the mineral-rich black mud at the lowest point on Earth
• Visit Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and the Israel Museum including the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Shrine of the Book
• Explore Bethlehem – visit the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square, the birthplace of Jesus
• Walk Jerusalem's Old City – the Western Wall, Temple Mount, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mount Zion, Mount of Olives and Garden of Gethsemane
• Cross into Jordan and explore Jerash – one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world, with colonnaded streets, baths and hilltop temples
• Stand at Mount Nebo where Moses viewed the Promised Land, with panoramic views of the Jordan Valley, Jericho and the Dead Sea
• Enter Petra through the dramatic Siq canyon and discover the iconic Treasury, tombs, obelisks and altar of the ancient Nabatean capital
• Ride a desert jeep through Wadi Rum – visiting Lawrence Spring and Khazali Canyon across the same landscapes that captivated Lawrence of Arabia
• See the ancient Madaba mosaic map – the oldest surviving original cartographic depiction of the Holy Land, preserved in a Byzantine church floor
• 7 nights hotel accommodation – choose from 3-star to 5-star hotels in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Amman and Petra

8-Day Israel & Jordan Tour Itinerary

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   Day 1

   Arrival in Tel Aviv

   You land at Ben Gurion Airport where a representative meets you for the transfer to your Tel Aviv hotel. Take the evening to settle in and rest after your journey.

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   Day 2

   Masada & The Dead Sea

   The coach departs south, passing through Ashdod, Ashkelon and Beersheba — the capital of the Negev Desert — before continuing via Arad to Masada. You ascend by cable car and walk through Herod's palaces, the ancient synagogue, bathhouse and cistern systems, with Roman siege camps and the Dead Sea stretching out below. Descend and float in the Dead Sea, experiencing the mineral-rich black mud at the lowest point on Earth. The coach then passes the oasis of Ein Gedi and continues through the Judean Desert to Jerusalem for the night.

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   Day 3

   Jerusalem: Yad Vashem, Israel Museum, Bethlehem & Ein Karem

   The day starts at the Israel Museum's Shrine of the Book with the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Herodian Jerusalem model, then continues to Yad Vashem on Mount Herzl. You'll stroll through Ein Karem, the picturesque village where John the Baptist was born, before heading to Bethlehem for the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square. Return to the Jerusalem hotel for the evening.

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   Day 4

   Jerusalem Old City

   Enter the Old City to visit the Western Wall and Temple Mount, then walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Head to Mount Zion for King David's Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper, then take in panoramic views from the Mount of Olives and visit the Garden of Gethsemane. The day ends at Mahane Yehuda market — take some free time to walk around the food stalls and local shops.

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   Day 5

   Jerusalem to Amman via Jerash

   The coach drives to the Sheikh Hussein border crossing for procedures to enter Jordan. From there you head to Jerash — one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world — and walk its colonnaded streets, the baths, and the hilltop temple. Continue south to Amman for a panoramic city tour taking in the Citadel and Roman Amphitheatre. Overnight in Amman.

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   Day 6

   Mount Nebo, Petra & the Siq

   Drive to Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land, with views across the Jordan Valley to Jericho and the Dead Sea. Continue south along the Desert Highway to Wadi Musa and enter Petra — walk or ride on horseback through the Siq canyon to reach the iconic Treasury (El Khazneh). From there you continue through the field of tombs, obelisks and the altar, with panoramic views across the ancient Nabatean capital. Overnight in Petra.

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   Day 7

   Wadi Rum Jeep Safari & Madaba

   Drive south to Wadi Rum for a desert jeep safari through the towering rock formations that mesmerised Lawrence of Arabia, visiting Lawrence Spring and Khazali Canyon. Head north to Madaba to visit the Byzantine church floor with its ancient mosaic map — the oldest surviving original cartographic depiction of the Holy Land and Jerusalem. Overnight in Amman.

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   Day 8

   Departure

   Breakfast at the hotel and check out. End of services. Please note: departure transfer to Amman Airport is not included.

What's Included

Not Included

• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Dinners
• Porterage at airport
• Tipping for guide, driver and hotel staff
• Pre & post tour accommodation
• Optional experiences
• Extension tour to Egypt
• Departure transfer to Amman Airport
• Entry visa to Jordan (if required for restricted nationalities)
• Border taxes & border shuttle transfers — Israel & Jordan (approx. US$60 per person, paid on tour, subject to change)
• Other activities and services not listed under Included

Additional Information

• You will receive an e-ticket for this tour.
• This tour operates year-round, subject to availability.
• A government-licensed English-speaking guide is provided for all touring days.
• The travel route to Masada may occasionally be via Jerusalem rather than the southern roads.
• Tour reference code: 221229

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