Israel and Jordan - Exotik Journeys

Country

Israel

Duration

13 Days/12 Nights

Travel Type

Escorted Tour

Discover the land of Israel full of history, coastlines, ancient ruins, sacred landmarks and outstanding scenery.

Discover the peaceful and enchanting sights of Jordan.

Inclusions

12-night accommodation
21 meals: 12 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Travel by bus with English-speaking guide
Includes arrival and departure transfer
Excursion: Magdala, Mount Beatitudes, Tabgha and Capernaum in Nazareth, Bethlehem in Jerusalem, 4×4 vehicles, camel rides in Wadi Rum
Boat: Boat trip on the Sea of Galilee
City tour in : Nazareth, Jerusalem
Funicular: Cave Rosh Hanikra in Rosh Hanikra
Ticket admission:
– Church of Saint Peter in Tel Aviv
– Arqueological Site in Cesarea
– Cave Rosh Hanikra
– Archaeological site of Magdala
– Mount of Beatitudes
– Church of Tabgha
– House of Saint Peter and ruins of the ancient synagogue in Capernaum
– Precipice Mount
– Church of Cana of Galilee
– River Jordan valley
– Book in the Museum of Israel
– Holocaust Museum and Memorial
– Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
– Fortress and Church of Saint Sergius in Ajlun
– Archaeological site in Jerash
– Castle of Qasr Kharana and Castle of Qusayr Amra in Castles of the Dessert
– Church of St. George
– Madaba Archaeological Park in Madaba-
– Arqueological Site in Bethany
– Dead Sea Museum and Panorama Complex in Dead Sea
– Moses Springs and Petra Museum
– Visitor Centre
– 4×4 vehicles and camel rides in Wadi Rum

Exclusions

International airfare – Gratuities to guides, drivers, and hotel staff – City tax and visa fees when applicable – Travel insurances – Optional excursions – Meals other than mentioned in the inclusions – Personal expenses – Beverages

Additional Information

Guaranteed departure

Guaranteed departure with minimum 2 pax – ask our reservation staff to verify if a departure is confirmed for a solo traveler.
Group size between 2 and 40 pax.
Multilingual: max 2 languages per coach – each language has their own tour guide.

IMPORTANT NOTE

There are customs regulations upon arrival in JORDAN that prohibit the entry of religious objects. These objects can be withdrawn from the passenger without prior notice and without any compensation. We are not responsible if this happens.

FEES

Each country requires an entry/exit fee that passengers must pay directly at their destination. For guidance purposes, these are the fees/visa fees that may apply (prices subject to change without notice): Israel: $32 (Departure Fee to Jordan); Jordan: 40 dinars/$60 (Sheik Hussein Border visa).

DAY 1 MONDAY / TEL AVIV

Arrival at the airport, assistance and transfer to the hotel.
NOTE: We advise taking an additional night before the beginning of the tour to be able to go on an optional tour of Massada and the Dead Sea.

Accommodation : Tel Aviv for 1 night

DAY 2 TUESDAY / TEL AVIV - CAESAREA - HAIFA - ROSH HANIKRA - NAZARETH

Breakfast. Departure from the city of Tel Aviv bordering the Mediterranean Sea until reaching Yaffo, old port of Israel, today an artists’ quarter. Visit of the Church of Saint Peter. Continue along the coast to CAESAREA Maritima, ancient Roman capital, where we will visit its Theater, the Fortress’ Wall of the Crusaders and the Roman Aqueduct. We will continue our journey to the city of HAIFA, we will go up Mount Carmel, where the Grotto of the Prophet Elijah is located and observe the Bahai Temple and its Persian Gardens, and there we will have a panoramic view of the city and the port. Continue to Rosh Hanikra to see the border with Lebanon and descend to the grottoes. Arrival in NAZARETH. Dinner included.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation : Nazareth for 2 nights

DAY 3 WEDNESDAY / NAZARETH - MAGDALA - MOUNT BEATITUDES - TABGHA - CAPERNAUM - NAZARETH

Breakfast. We will begin the day with a boat trip on the Sea of Galilee. We will continue to visit MAGDALA, where we will see remains of the town and its Synagogue, and we will visit the modern Church. Later, we will visit the MOUNT OF THE BEATITUDES, where “The Sermon on the Mount” took place. Arrival at TABGHA, place of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. Visit of CAPERNAUM where the House of Saint Peter and the ruins of the old Synagogue are located. Return to Nazareth. Dinner included.
NOTE: The boat trip on the Sea of Galilee may be the next day.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 4 THURSDAY / NAZARETH - MOUNT OF THE PRECIPICE - CANAAN OF GALILEE - JORDAN RIVER - JERUSALEM

Breakfast. In the morning visit of the city of Nazareth we will visit the Church of the Annunciation, the Carpentry of Saint Joseph, and the Fountain of the Virgin. Continuation to the MOUNT OF THE PRECIPICE, from where we can admire a beautiful panoramic view of Nazareth and its surroundings. We will continue the day with the visit of CANA OF GALILEE, where the first Miracle of Jesus took place. In the afternoon departure to Jerusalem through the Jordan River Valley, bordering the oasis of Jericho, where we will enjoy a panoramic view of the Mount of Temptation and the Dead Sea. Ascent through the Judean desert and entrance to Jerusalem, a messenger city of peace, cradle of the three great Cosmopolitan religions.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Jerusalem for 3 nights

DAY 5 FRIDAY / JERUSALEM - BETHLEHEM - JERUSALEM

Breakfast. Excursion to visit the New City of Jerusalem, seeing the Shrine of the Book in the Museum of Israel, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed, and the model that represents the city of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus. We will go through the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, then going toward Ein Karen, a picturesque neighborhood on the outskirts of the city to visit the Shrine of Saint John the Baptist. We will also see Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum and Memorial. In the afternoon, we will travel to BETHLEHEM, located behind the wall built in recent years to separate the two communities. We will take a Palestinian guide to visit the Church of the Nativity, the Grotto of the Manger and the Shepherds’ Field. Return to Jerusalem and accommodation.

Meals : Breakfast

DAY 6 SATURDAY / JERUSALEM

We include a visit to the old city of Jerusalem. Excursion by Mount Scopus toward the Mount of Olives. There is an extraordinary view of the walled Holy City from the top. We then continue to Gethsemane, the Basilica of the Agony. Departure toward the Old City. Visit to the Western Wall (Wailing Wall). We will continue along the Via Dolorosa to arrive at Calvary, the place where Christ was crucified, and to see the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. We then go onward to Mount Zion to visit the Tomb of King David, the Cenacle (Hall of the Last Supper) and the Abbey of the Dormition. Accommodation in Jerusalem.

Meals : Breakfast

DAY 7 SUNDAY / JERUSALEM - AJLUN - JERASH - AMMAN

Breakfast. Early departure to border of Israel and Jordan. Arrival at Sheik Hussein Bridge to complete border and visa procedures. Welcome to Jordan! We explore the FORTRESS OF AJLUN, an imposing castle dating back to the 12th century. In this area, Muslims and Orthodox Christians have always lived together. We visit the historic CHURCH OF SAINT SERGIUS. Shall we all pray for peace? Lunch included. We continue to JERASH to visit its impressive Roman archaeological site. We then travel to AMMAN. Arrival and accommodation.
NOTE: The Sheik Hussein border must be crossed on a special bus for this purpose. This costs around $3 per person, which must be paid directly by the passengers themselves.
IMPORTANT NOTE: There are customs regulations upon arrival in JORDAN that prohibit the entry of religious objects. These objects can be withdrawn from the passenger without prior notice and without any compensation. We are not responsible if this happens.
FEES: Each country requires an entry/exit fee that passengers must pay directly at their destination. For guidance purposes, these are the fees/visa fees that may apply (prices subject to change without notice): Israel: $32 (Departure Fee to Jordan); Jordan: 40 dinars/$60 (Sheik Hussein Border visa).

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation : Amman for 2 nights

DAY 8 MONDAY / AMMAN - CASTLES OF THE DESERT - MADABA - MOUNT NEBO - AMMAN

We will depart towards the CASTLES OF THE DESERT, built between the 7th and 8th centuries. We will visit QASR KHARANA, with its imposing structure of thick walls and the QUSAYR AMRA World Heritage Site, notable for its remarkable frescoes. Then, we travel to MADABA, lunch is included. We will visit the Madaba Archaeological Park, which we cross via an ancient Roman road, and the Church of St. George, with its fantastic 6th Century mosaic representing the oldest known map of the Holy Land. We continue to MOUNT NEBO, where Moses stopped to look over the Promised Land. Return to Amman. Arrival and free time.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 9 TUESDAY / AMMAN - BETHANY - PANORAMA COMPLEX - DEAD SEA

We leave for BETHANY on the banks of the River Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; this is where John the Baptist baptised Jesus. Then we visit the DEAD SEA MUSEUM, which an impressive Panorama Complex. Lunch is included. Arriving at our hotel at the DEAD SEA, do not forget to take a dip in the saltiest sea and lowest altitude on earth. Dinner is included.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Dead Sea for 1 night

DAY 10 WEDNESDAY / DEAD SEA - DANA - SHOBAK - PETRA

Exciting section in the heart of Jordan. We ascend to the historic King´s Road, which tells us about the Moab Kingdom of the Bible. At the top of a hill we will be surprised by the castle of KARAK (entrance included), an impressive example of military architecture of the twelfth century. It soon became one of the most important fortresses between Jerusalem and Aqaba. Arrival at DANA, a small picturesque town of stone houses on a huge cliff. Lunch is included. We continue along the King´s Route to SHOBAK, where we take photographs (outside only) of the great Crusader Castle. We continue to WADI MUSA (the site around Petra). We will explore the MOSES SPRING, where Moses is said to have tapped the rock with his rod and the water gushed out, and the Petra Museum, an excellent exhibition that enables us to learn about the history of the Nabateans and to see magnificent pieces found in the area. Dinner and accommodation included. Any travelers who wish can go to an old Turkish bath or see a light and sound show in Petra.
We will take a city tour of Amman before leaving for Bethany.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Petra for 1 night

DAY 11 THURSDAY / PETRA - WADI RUM

Today we have the most exciting day of the trip: First, we visit the impressive archaeological site of PETRA, which is accessed through a narrow canyon, and discover the temples and tombs excavated on the cliffs in this city that was founded 300 years before Christ. After lunch (included) we leave for the impressive desert of WADI RUM. At the Visitor Centre we board 4x4 vehicles to visit some of the most impressive landscapes. We stop in the town of RUM to visit the ruins of the Nabatean temple. We include a 45-minute camel ride through the desert. We will also visit the Khazali Canyon. In this spectacular place, we will see the engravings that reveal the origins of the Arabic language. Dinner and accommodation included in a desert camp.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Wadi Rum for 1 night

DAY 12 FRIDAY / WADI RUM - AQABA

After breakfast we will leave for AQABA, Jordan’s second city. We will visit Jordan’s second city, a modern, commercial port city. Afternoon free to enjoy the hotel-resort and the warm waters of the Red Sea!

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Aqaba for 1 night

DAY 13 SATURDAY / AQABA - AMMAN

After breakfast we will depart via “the desert road” to the AMMAN. Arrival at Amman airport and end of our services. Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.
Note: Depending on the number of travellers, the trip from Aqaba to Amman may be made by regular VIP coach.

Meals : Breakfast

HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR

Price based on one of the following accommodation or similar. Hotels will be confirmed 3 weeks prior departure.

Tel Aviv

Leonardo Boutique 4*
Ramada Ramat Gan 4*
Grand Beach Hotel 4*
Selina Frishman 3*
Selina Beach 4*

Nazareth

Ramada Olivie Hotel 4*
Nof Tavor 4*
Golden Crown Hotel Old City 4*
Golden Crown Nazareth Hotel 4*
Hotel Nazaret Plaza 4*

Jerusalem

Lady Stern Hotel 4*
Jacob Bat Sheva Jerusalem 4*
Ramada Ramat Gan 4*
Prima Park Jerusalem 4*
Ramada Jerusalén 4*
Ibis Jerusalem City Center 4*
Hotel Grand Court 4*

Amman

Seven Roses 4*
Hotel Mena Tyche 4*
Harir Palace 4*

Dead Sea

Crowne Plaza Jordan 5*
Grand East Hotel Resort Y Spa 4*
Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea 5*

Petra

Petra Moon Luxury 5*
Petra Elite 4*
Hotel Panorama 4*
Movenpick Resort Petra 4*
Movenpick Nabatean Castle 4*
Petra Moon 4*
Petra Nights 4*
Old Village Hotel 5*
Hotel Tetra Tree 4*

Wadi Rum

Private Magic Camp 4*
Yasmina Luxury Camp 4*
Luxury Magic Camp 4*
Campamento Jabal Burdah 4*
Aladdin Camp 4*
Oasis Luxury Camp 4*
Campamento Star Wars 3*
Sun City Camp 4*
Campamento Mazayen 4*

Aqaba

Oryx Aqaba 4*

Rates in CA$, per person, starting from	Land Package
Departures	Single Occupancy	Double Occupancy
Tour starts in Tel Aviv every Monday from July 2023 to March 2024
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023 August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023 November 6, 13, 2023 March 25, 2024	6535	4225
November 20, 27, 2023 December 4, 11, 18, 2023 January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024 February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 March 4, 11, 18, 2024	6325	4015
September 4, 11, 18, 2023 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2023 December 25, 2023	6765	4159

ID: 27046

**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.

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