Israel & Jordan: See & Do it ALL in 10 Days, 1st Class Traveling

Israel & Jordan: See & Do it ALL in 10 Days, 1st Class Traveling

You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price and substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see and do on this tour:

► Sightseeing Tours Leaving From Jerusalem: Landmarks, Streets & Souks

► Daytrips to Spiritual Places Such as Jesus' Birthplace, Jesus’ Childhood Hometown & the Garden Bahá‘í

► Floating in the Dead Sea

► Seeing the Archaeological Remains at Hisham’s Palace, Masada & Petra

► Snorkeling in the Red Sea

► Jeep Tour in the Valley of Wadi Rum

► Rich Culture

And Much Much More...

Itinerary

Day 1: Watching Petra Illuminated by Candlelight

Stop At: Petra By Night, Petra - Wadi Musa 71811 Jordan
Our group tour starts in Petra. We will arrange transportation for you if you are arriving from the capital of Jordan, Amman. The drive from Amman to Petra takes about 3 hours. Tour members would be arriving at different times. Some may be jet lagged while others, not. Those who arrive early enough and have some energy should join us as we see Petra by night. It is nothing short of a magical experience to see part of the rock city illuminated by candlelight. Note that the archeological site is not open every night.
Duration: 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Visiting the Archaeological Park that is Petra

Stop At: Petra - Wadi Musa, Petra - Wadi Musa, Ma'an Governorate
Today we are to explore Petra as well as Little Petra, the latter of which is a 15-minute drive away from town.

Established possibly as early as 312 BC, Petra is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. This archaeological park has been a World Heritage Site since 1985. UNESCO described it as “One of the most precious cultural properties of man’s cultural heritage.” Petra was also chosen by the Smithsonian Magazine as one of the “28 Places to See before You Die.” Popular attractions include the Treasury, a roman theater, royal tombs, a monastery and a winding sandstone canyon known as the Siq.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Jeep Safari in the Wadi Rum Valley & Partying in Eilat

Stop At: Wadi Rum, Wadi Rum, Al Aqabah Governorate
Today we are to relocate to Eilat, Israel. En route, we are to make a stopover in Wadi Rum. It is about a 2.5-hour drive away from Petra. Wadi Rum is a valley cut into sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan. The area is best explored by a guided Jeep tour, which we go on.

Including the process of crossing borders from Wadi Rum, Jordan to Israel, it takes about 2 hours to reach Eilat. In the evening, we should be checking out the pubs and bars found along Eilat’s promenade as well as in the main square. Eilat’s beaches, coral reef, desert landscapes and nightlife make this resort a popular destination for domestic and international tourists alike.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Seeing Timna Park, Hiking the Red Canyon & Snorkeling in the Red Sea

Stop At: Timna Park, Eilat 88000 Israel
As a daytrip, first we are to go on a group tour to both Timna Park and the Red Canyon. After returning to Eilat, we are to go snorkeling in the Red Sea.

The Timna Park area is rich in copper ore and has been mined since the 5th millennium BCE. The Red Canyon offers popular hiking trails through geologically unique and red-colored canyons. The coral reefs along Eilat’s coast remain relatively pristine. The area is recognized as one of the prime snorkeling locations in the world.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Relocating to the Ancient City of Jerusalem

Stop At: Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District
Today we are to relocate to Jerusalem via a 4.5-hour drive. We should arrive there in the early evening. Jerusalem is a city of both faith and fun. It also helps you better understand and appreciate the evolution of great civilizations. Whether you wish to humble yourself with prayers in sacred shrines, play card and board games with Palestinians on the streets and/or simply walk aimlessly around world heritage sites and along ancient alleys, know that you aren’t just anywhere. You are in Jerusalem, a beautiful city that is so dear to millions of people across the globe.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Daytrip to Nazareth, Golan Heights, the Sea of Galilee & Much More

Stop At: Golan Heights, Golan Heights
Today we are to make a daytrip to Nazareth, Kafr Kanna, the Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, Golan Heights, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum and Yardenit.

Described as the childhood home of Jesus and known for its many shrines commemorating biblical events, Nazareth is a world-renowned center of Christian pilgrimage. Kafr Kanna is associated with the New Testament village of Cana, where Jesus is said to have turned water into wine. The Mount of Beatitudes is where Jesus is believed to have delivered the Sermon on the Mount.

Tabgha is an area traditionally accepted as the place of the fourth resurrection appearance of Jesus after his crucifixion. Golan Heights features numerous archaeological sites, mountains, streams and waterfalls. The Sea of Galilee is an attraction for Christian pilgrims who want to visit where Jesus is said to have performed miracles such as his walking on water, calming the storm and feeding the multitude. Capernaum is home to archaeological excavations. Yardenit is a baptism site frequented by around 400,000 visitors each year.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Daytrip to Caesarea, Rosh Hanikra Grottoes, Haifa & Akko (a.k.a. Acre)

Stop At: Rosh Hanikra, Rosh Hanikra, Northern District
Today we are to make a daytrip to Caesarea, Rosh Hanikra grottoes, Haifa and Akko (a.k.a. Acre).

Caesarea is home to a fascinating Roman theater. Rosh Hanikra is a white chalk cliff face which opens up into spectacular grottos. The city of Haifa is popular specifically for the garden Bahá'í (terraces) located around the Shrine of the Báb. The Bahá'í Faith is a monotheistic religion, founded in 19th-century Persia, which emphasizes the spiritual unity of all humankind. Akko (a.k.a. Acre) is a charming coastal town regarded as the holiest city of the Bahá'í Faith.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Daytrip to Masada & Ein Gedi & Floating in the Dead Sea

Stop At: Masada National Park, Masada 8698000 Israel
Today we are to make a daytrip to Masada, Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea.

Masada is an archaeological site of ancient palaces and fortifications. Ein Gedi is an oasis and a nature reserve. The Dead Sea is a salt lake that has attracted visitors from around the Mediterranean basin for thousands of years. It was one of the world’s first health resorts and has been the supplier of a wide variety of products from asphalt for Egyptian mummification to potash for fertilizers. People also use the salt and the minerals from the Dead Sea to create cosmetic products as well as herbal lotions. Bring your swimming attire and expect to be floating on water, literally.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 9: Daytrip to the West Bank-Bethlehem, Jericho & Much More

Stop At: Hisham's Palace Road, Jericho Palestinian Territories
Today we are to make a daytrip to the West Bank area. Specific attractions/destinations include the Judaean Desert, Inn of the Good Samaritan, Jericho, Mount of Temptation, Bethlehem and the Chapel of the Shepherd's Field. The most popular of these destinations are Bethlehem and Jericho. Bethlehem is a town popular chiefly for the Church of the Nativity. This is where Jesus is said to have been born. Jericho is a town popular specifically for the archaeological remains of Hisham's Palace. Returning to Jerusalem from Jericho takes about 1 hour.

Note that Hebron is not included in today’s tour specifically because of the political climate. This city, popular specifically for a series of subterranean chambers called the Cave of the Patriarchs, is a 1.5-hour drive away from Jerusalem. The easiest and cheapest way to get to Hebron from Jerusalem is to take a service taxi to Bethlehem followed by another service taxi to Hebron.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 10: Our Tour Ends Today

Stop At: Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District
Our group tour ends today. Upon request, we will provide you with transportation to the airport. However, we do recommend you spend more time in Jerusalem. If you really want to cover the highlights of this city, then you will need six full days. We do not believe that going on a guided tour in Jerusalem is worth your investment. Instead, we recommend you do it on your own with the help of a book called DK Eyewitness: Jerusalem. You will see a LOT more of Jerusalem this way than by joining a guided group tour.

Steeped in thousands of years of history and home of the monastic religions of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, few destinations on earth can enchant the way Jerusalem does. The entire walled and ancient city is breathtaking and each of its quarters-the Muslim, Jewish, Christian, and Armenian alike-offers visitors memorable sites and experiences to last a lifetime. Each quarter prides itself on its own jewels. The Muslim Quarter is best known for its souks, traditional Arabic cuisine, and of course, the postcard-perfect and otherwise sacred Dome on the Rock mosque. A stone’s throw from there is another sacred site, the Western Wall. Here the Jewish Quarter stands. Much of this architectural masterpiece neighborhood was recreated after Arab-Israeli warring. Today it’s arguably the city’s best-preserved quarter. The Christian and Armenian quarters are no less spectacular, however, boasting world-renowned landmarks such as the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. It is here where each year millions of Christians kneel to their Lord’s grave giving thanks and praise.

Outside of the walled and ancient city are the Mount of Olives and Mount Zion, rich in holy places, tombs and not the least, the unforgettable City of David archaeological site. As if all that isn’t enough, then there is a modern area of Jerusalem, which entertains people all along Jaffa Road. A bit further along are some highly intellectual museums, a Holocaust memorial, and otherwise, an incredibly authentic fruit and vegetable market located in the district of Mahane Yehuda.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.