Israel and Jordan Uncovered(Twin Share Room,Start Amman, End Tel Aviv)

12 days
From $195/day
$2,342
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Trip last updated: 7/19/2023
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
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Overview

What's this trip about?

    From the passionate bustle of Jerusalem to the rose-tinted Nabatean ruins of Petra and the sweeping beaches of the Red Sea, plus a stay in a traditional Kibbutz and a night under the stars in Wadi Rum, this is the trip will excite your senses and transport you back to ancient times as you fall head over heels for the Middle East. Over 11 nights we'll uncover Israel's enigmatic energy and Jordan's desert secrets, returning more enlightened than ever.
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityAmman
End CityTel Aviv

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Amman

Welcome to Jordan! Bronze age ruins, a restored Roman theatre, art galleries & a Royal Automobile Museum, Jordan's capital city is a Middle Eastern metropolis of ancient and modern and the perfect place to begin our Israel & Jordan adventures. We’ll linger here for a night and enjoy an included dinner to get to know each other.

Day 2: Amman to Petra via Jerash

We’ll enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning before setting off, bound for a visit and lunch stop at the Treadright-supported Iraq Al-Amir Women's Cooperative Society on our way to the ancient Greco-Roman city of Jerash and Rose City of Petra.Here in Jerash, we’ll u...

Day 3: Petra

Today is dedicated to uncovering the wonders of Petra - the magnificent ancient capital of the Nabatean Kingdom, where the hues of pink make us forget what era we’re in. Once we’re done taking pictures, we’ll be awed a second time as our local guide briefs us on the c...

Day 4: Petra to Wadi Rum

All that cultural discovery of the past few days has us craving some chill time, and we’ll find it in Wadi Rum. We’ll leave Petra and embark on a journey through Jordan’s largest and most stunning desert.Silent landscapes, ancient riverbeds and pastel colours will hav...

Day 5: Wadi Rum to Amman via Aqaba

Rested and in love with the desert, we're almost ready to leave Jordan. Heading back to Amman today, we have a final night here in Jordan with a special visit to the opulent resort town of Aqaba on the way.Ready for some R&R? Aqaba is all about sweeping beaches, r...

Day 6: Amman to Jerusalem

Rolling over the border to Israel, our first stop will be ancient Jerusalem.Welcome to Israel, where we'll kick off our tour in the City of Gold. In this religious centre of Christianity, Islam & Judaism, we'll begin with an included dinner to get to know each other, before a locally guided tour of this holy city tomorrow.

Day 7: Jerusalem

Today we’ll get to know Jerusalem a little better with a full day tour, uncovering secrets and culture that dates back thousands of years. We’ll discover the city's holy history and iconic sites, including the Jewish Quarter and the Arab Market, and visit Lions Gate, ...

Day 8: Jerusalem

For our second day in Jerusalem, you have the option to go beyond the monuments and dig deeper into ancient life, with a free day to explore. Maybe step back in history at the Israel Museum to view the Dead Sea Scrolls and see what the city might have looked like in a...

Day 9: Jerusalem to Haifa

It's been incredible, but it's time to move on from Jerusalem and discover more of Israel. On our way out of Jerusalem, we'll make a visit to the sobering site of the Yad Vashem Museum and Memorial, also known as The World Holocaust Remembrance Centre.Here in Haifa we...

Day 10: Haifa to Tel Aviv

Waving goodbye to Kibbutz life in Haifa, today we have our sights set for Tel Aviv.Bustling, modern, fresh and exciting, charming cafes rub shoulders with ancient monuments here in Israel’s second-largest city, translating to 'Hill of Spring'. After all the ancient hi...

Day 11: Tel Aviv

Today we'll meet Doris Hiffawi as part of a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience and enjoy famous Anton coffee and sweets as Doris invites us to her home in the Ajami neighborhood of Jaffa. She will share her personal story of a Christian girl growing up in a Jewish, Muslim...

Day 12: End Tel Aviv

It’s been one incredible adventure, but all good things must come to an end. After a hearty breakfast, we’ll say our goodbyes and swap details. We sense new adventures on the horizon!

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Group size:

Intimate group - 12 max

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    Meals included:

    • 17 meals: 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners

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