15 Day Deluxe Israel with Jordan 2017 Itinerary

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2 Tel Aviv, 2 Haifa, 4 Jerusalem, 2 Dead Sea, 2 Petra, 1 Amman

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Walking tour of ancient Jaffa, along the winding cobblestone lanes to the Artists' Quarter Tour the astounding archaeological site of Caesarea, with its Roman and Crusader ruins In the Galilee, view the ancient Jesus Boat, an archaeological treasure reclaimed from the sea Visit Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter, Western Wall, and the astonishing Western Wall Tunnels Follow the Via Dolorosa through the souks of the Old City to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre In Bethlehem, visit the Church of the Nativity, built to commemorate the birth site of Jesus Visit Yad Vashem, memorial to the Holocaust; and view the Dead Sea Scrolls in Israel Museum Ascend to the cliff-top fortress at Masada, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit the sacred site at Bethany, one of the most important discoveries in biblical archaeology Enjoy a swim in the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea Journey to the vast archaeological site of Jerash, known as the "Pompeii of the East" An amazing day in the “rose red” city of Petra, sculpted by the Nabateans in the 3rd century Travel via the King’s Highway to Kerak, Madaba, Mt. Nebo and Jordan’s capital of Amman

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    2 Tel Aviv, 2 Haifa, 4 Jerusalem, 2 Dead Sea, 2 Petra, 1 Amman

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
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End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Trekking & Expeditions
  • Holy Land

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Israel
  • Jordan

Attractions

  • Amman
  • Bethlehem
  • Dead Sea
  • Galilee
  • Haifa
  • Jerusalem
  • Petra
  • Tel Aviv

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights New York-Tel Aviv, Amman-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 13 nights accommodations
    • 2 nights InterContinental David, Tel Aviv 2 nights Dan Carmel, Haifa 4 nights Waldorf Astoria, Jerusalem 2 nights Movenpick Resort & Spa, Dead Sea 2 nights Movenpick Resort, Petra 1 night InterContinental, Amman All transfers Maximum 24 passengers per tour 34 meals: 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches with soft drinks, 10 dinners with wine Welcome and farewell receptions Hotel porterage and complimentary in-room Wi-Fi Comprehensive sightseeing with all entrance fees per itinerary Tour manager throughout Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles Tips for restaurant staff, drivers and local guides Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring Visa to Jordan

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All of your needs are met and exceeded on this luxury tour of Israel and Jordan. Enjoying the company of no more than twenty-four travelers per group, tour participants travel in comfort and style. Travelers are accompanied by a professional tour manager who will introduce you to historic and modern Israel and Jordan, as you visit the most iconic sites and some that few will ever see. And at the end of each day you’ll retire to hotels chosen for their comfort as well as location. Welcome to Israel and Jordan with Signature Collection.

DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for Israel
Depart on your flight to Tel Aviv, Israel

DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Tel Aviv
Welcome to Israel! Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, VIP Services have been arranged to assist you through formalities. At your sophisticated hotel overlooking a seaside park, rest, relax and acclimate to your new time zone. Tonight, meet your Tour Manager and fellow t...
DAY 3, Thursday - Ancient Jaffa, Ilana Goor Museum, Sarona Market, Rabin Center
A morning walking tour introduces you to the ancient port city of Jaffa (Joppa), eternally linked with the biblical tales of Jonah and St. Peter. Tour the ancient ruins, continuing along the winding cobblestone lanes to the reconstructed Artists' Quarter. View the breath...
DAY 4, Friday - Caesarea, Wine Tasting, Special Arab speaker, Haifa
On the drive north along the scenic Mediterranean coast we reach spectacular Caesarea, built by King Herod, considered one of the greatest builders of the ancient world. Explore this archaeological site with its Roman and Crusader ruins, including an impressive 1st centu...
DAY 5, Saturday - Acre (Akko), Nazareth, Tzipori
Discover the timeless city of Acre (Akko), once capital of the Crusaders, and their last stronghold in the Holy Land. Visit the elaborate Jezzar Pasha Mosque, also known as the White Mosque, inside the walls of the Old City, a superb example of Ottoman architecture. A wa...
DAY 6, Sunday - Sea of Galilee Boat (Jesus Boat), Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Jerusalem
Travel via verdant rolling hills to the tranquil Sea of Galilee. The drive then takes us past kibbutzim that dot the area – the very beginning of Israel’s concept of collective communities traditionally based on agriculture. An unforgettable opportunity to visit a workin...
DAY 7, Monday - The Old City of Jerusalem, Tower of David
The exploration of Jerusalem, one of the oldest and holiest cities in the world, begins in the Jewish Quarter. Walk along the Cardo, the colonnaded main street of Roman and Byzantine Jerusalem, once bordered by stately columns and lined with shops. View the four Sephardi...
DAY 8, Tuesday - Dome of the Rock, Holy Sepulchre, Culinary Tour
We return to the Old City this morning for views of the magnificent Dome of the Rock, sheltering the rock from which the Prophet Mohammed is said to have ascended to Heaven. Then, we follow the Via Dolorosa through the narrow alleys and souks of the Old City to the Churc...
DAY 9, Wednesday - Yad Vashem, Israel Museum, Dead Sea Scrolls, Bethlehem
This morning, we visit Yad Vashem, memorial to the Holocaust. Walk through the Museum, the Children’s Pavilion and along the Avenue of the Righteous, dedicated to Christians who rescued Jews during the Holocaust. Afterwards, drive via the Supreme Court Building and the K...
DAY 10, Thursday - Masada and Dead Sea
Travel via the Judean desert to the cliff top fortress at Masada, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ascend by cable car to this last stronghold of the Zealots in their struggle against the Romans. Visit the excavations, Herod the Great’s palace, synagogue and bathho...
DAY 11, Friday - Leisure Day at the Dead Sea or Visit Jerash, Bethany
The day is yours to savor the countless pleasures of your spa-resort hotel on the edge of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Swim in the mineral-rich therapeutic waters or try some of the treatments at the spa. Or, choose to join the journey north to the vast archa...
DAY 12, Saturday - Wadi Rum, Bedouin Lunch, Petra
Departing the Dead Sea area, enormous contrasts in scenery as we travel through the surreal desert landscape at Wadi Rum, with its ancient river beds, wind sculpted mountains and pastel colored sands. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, called the "Valley of the Moon," serv...
DAY 13, Sunday - "Rose Red" Petra, Chef-led Cooking Lessons
An astonishing day! Enter the "rose red" city of Petra, hand sculpted from a mountain range by the Nabateans in the 3rd century BC. Begin your walk (or ride) through the Siq, a winding canyon road in the shadow of massive red and pink rock walls. At the end, stand in awe...
DAY 14, Monday - King’s Highway, Shobak Castle, Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Amman
Today, we travel on the storied King's Highway towards Amman, stopping briefly to view Shobak Castle, a striking 12th century Crusader fortification. Next, on to Madaba where we see the vivid 6th century Byzantine map created of mosaic tiles depicting Jerusalem and the H...
DAY 15, Tuesday - Depart Jordan
Transfer to the airport in Amman for your departure flight. VIP services expedite departure formalities Meals: Breakfast

*Please note that Bethlehem is located six miles south of Jerusalem in the West Bank and governed by the Palestinian National Authority. The Chu...

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Additional Information: Passengers arriving into Tel Aviv on Day 2 should select flights that arrive no later than 4:00 pm

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