Tour Itinerary of 7-Day Jordan & Israel/Palestine

DAY 1: Arrival - Amman

Collection from Queen Alia International Aiport (QAIA) close to Amman, and transfer to your hotel.

Depending on your arrival time, we can offer additional activities for the day, such as a city tour, a cooking class or a wine tasting.Overnight in Amman

DAY 2: Amman - Petra Day Tour-Wadi Rum

On this day we will take you down south to visit the ancient Nabatean city of Petra. Did you know that Petra is one of the New7Wonders of the Modern World?

Once arrived at the visitor center, make your way through the Siq, a narrow, high walled, red sandstone canyon, towards the famous Treasury. Take some time to marvel at the magnificent building, which has been carved in stone thousands of years ago.

Then set out to explore the rest of the Rose-Red City with its many caves and tombs, a roman theater, palaces, and many other structures. If you enjoy walking, you can also hike all the way up to the High Place of Sacrifice, or even to the Monastery.

In the evening, either move on to Wadi Rum and stay in a Bedouin camp, get a taste of the traditional hospitality and eventually fall asleep under thousands of stars. Or, if you prefer the comfort of a nice hotel, you can alternatively spend the night in Wadi Musa, the village adjacent ancient Petra (see Tour Options below).

Meals included: Breakfast (& Dinner – Wadi Rum Option)

Overnight in Wadi Rum.

DAY 3: Wadi Rum–Amman

Enjoy the wilderness adventure of a 4×4 Jeep Tour through Wadi Rum. Following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia and the Martian, you will discover ancient rock carvings, climb sand dunes or walk over rock bridges. Also pause and let the atmosphere of the magic desert landscape cast it’s spell over you.

In the evening, return to Amman with a head full of new impressions and images, and get some well-earned rest.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight in Amman.

DAY 4: Amman - Jericho - Masada - Qumran - Dead Sea - Jerusalem

Start your day with an early morning transfer from Amman to the Kind Hussein/ Allenby Bridge. After crossing the border, we will first take you to Jericho, the oldest continually inhabited city in the world.

Then drive along the Dead Sea towards the stronghold of Masada. The grand fortress built by King Herod was the last stand of the Zealots in their fight against the Romans. The detailed excavations and the dramatic setting evoke the event that has become loaded with symbolism.

On your way you can stop at Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.

End your day with a dip in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Enjoy the sensation of floating effortlessly in the salty water. Then, we will take you up the long, winding road to Jerusalem.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight in Jerusalem

DAY 5: Jerusalem: Mt of Olives & Old City Tour

After a relaxed breakfast, your driver will take you to the Mt of Olives, where you can begin your city tour with a scenic view over Jerusalem.

Then follow the Palm Sunday route down the mountain, to visit the Garden of Gethsemane. According to tradition, this is the place where Jesus prayed the night before he was crucified.

Enter the Old City by foot and walk through the four quarters (Muslim, Christian, Jewish and Armenian) to view the major landmarks, including the Dome of the Rock, the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Take your time to stroll through the colorful markets, and trace 4000 years of dramatic history.

Meals included: Breakfast

Overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 6: Jerusalem - Bethlehem - West Jerusalem* - Amman

Depart to Bethlehem. After crossing into the West Bank we will have a short stop at the Separation Wall.

Continue into today’s modern city of Bethlehem to see the Church of the Nativity, believed to be located at the birthplace of Jesus.

From there, you can drive to the Shepherd’s Fields in BeitSahour, which is the site where according to some tradition the angels first announced Jesus’ birth.

After that, return to Jerusalem. If there is time, you can visit a site in the western part of the city, such as the Mahane Yehuda Market, YadVashem (the Holocaust Memorial), or the Israel Museum (where you can see the Dead Sea Scrolls). Please discuss your preference with your driver or guide, and note that museums may close early on some days.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight in Amman.

DAY 7: Amman – Departure

Depending on your flight schedule, we can arrange optional tours or activities, such as an Amman city tour, a trip to the Dead Sea, or to the ancient Mosaic Maps in Madaba.

Once it is time to go, you will be picked up at a previously arranged location and transferred to Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA).

End of services.

Prices are per person, with all rates in US dollars, including all service charges and government taxes.

The standard accommodation will be in a twin or double room, and on Bed & Breakfast basis.

The above prices may vary according to season, and are not valid during Christian or Jewish holidays.

*The additional cost for a single room is already included in the price for solo travelers.

INCLUSIONS

Pick-up at Queen Alia International Airport, Amman (alternatively from King Hussein/ Allenby Bridge).

Drop-off at Queen Alia International Airport, Amman (alternatively at King Hussein/ Allenby Bridge).

Accommodation: 5 nights in a Hotel, twin or double room (optionally one night in a Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum).

Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum

Meals as per Itinerary.

EXCLUSIONS

Entrances fees.

Exit tax out of Jordan.

Exit tax out of Israel / Palestine.

Transfers between border terminals & optional VIP Crossing Service.

All tips to guide & driver.

Everything not mentioned in the inclusions

UPGRADES & ADDITIONS

If you want, you can upgrade your accommodation to stay in a single room, or add dinner – just let us know.