Luxury Small Israel and Jordan 12 Day Tour with Amman

Shalom and welcome to Israel! Be met by your VIP Meeting and Assistance Representative who will assist you through passport control and retrieving your luggage. Meet your driver and be transferred to your hotel for your first overnight in Tel Aviv.

Drive north to Caesarea, what was once the Roman capital of the region. See the excavations of the Crusaders' City, the aqueduct, and the amphitheater that has been restored as a concert venue. Proceed to Haifa for a panoramic view from Mount Carmel and an overview of the Bahai Gardens. Drive to Acre and visit the Knights’ Hall, also called the Citadel of Acre. End the day with a walk along the old harbor and local market. Overnight in the Galilee.

Today will be spent in the Golan Heights region where we will meet a woman named Nesiba, a local Druze woman. You will learn the religious history of the Druze people as well as have an authentic Druze Culinary Experience. After lunch, proceed to the Golan Heights Winery, Israel’s third-largest winery. Be joined by a professional wine guide and drink and eat as you go with a wine tasting accompanied by cheese from a local boutique dairy. Overnight in the Galilee.

After breakfast, continue to Masada and take the cable car up to the majestic fortress and visit the ruins of King Herod’s winter palace. The history will unfold before your eyes as you see the synagogues and bathhouses used by the Jews. Today will end at a Dead Sea Spa Hotel where you will have free time to float, get a massage, and relax. Overnight at the Dead Sea.

The morning will begin with a visit to Israel’s official memorial to the Holocaust, Yad Vashem, located on Mt. Herzl. Next, we will explore the Mahane Yehuda Market (Shuk) with a delicious food tour.  Free time to explore Jerusalem in the afternoon. In the evening you will join the Sound and Light Show. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Begin the day at the magnificent Tower of David, located right through Jaffa Gate, the historic entrance to the Old City. This archeological site offers a 360-degree view of the Old City. Continue to the Christian Quarter and see the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site where Jesus was crucified. Walk along the Cardo, the ancient Roman road, and end at the Western Wall for some time to pray or reflect. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Head to the unexplored Southern region of Israel, to Mitzpe Ramon (Ramon Crater), and have a thrilling jeep adventure. Drive to Israel’s most Southern point to the city of Eilat to cross the Arava border into Jordan. Transfer to Aqaba for your overnight.

Start the day with free time to sleep in, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a dip in the pool. In the afternoon, make your way to Wadi Rum for a 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour of the desert area. The day will carry on with a Bedouin feast for dinner at a local camp. Optional Activity: Stargazing. Overnight in Wadi Rum.

Early morning wake up to journey to Petra through the scenic Jordanian desert and the Wadi Rum area. Enter the Rose City of Petra through the Siq, a narrow passage through the mountains that has inspired people for centuries. Travel up to the treasury which suddenly appears at the end of the gorge, leaving visitors breath-taken by its size, color, and beauty. Continue into the heart of this ancient city carved into the mountains, passing hundreds of tombs and monuments and a spectacular Amphitheatre, which once held 3,000 spectators. Stop for a sit-down lunch at a local restaurant before leaving Wadi Mussa – the new town of Petra. Drive to Amman. Overnight in Petra.

Drive to Madaba, famous for the unique mosaic map of the Holy Land, which can be found on Saint George’s church floor. Then visit Mount Nebo, the place where Moses looked over the Holy Land and the Dead Sea. This is considered the burial place of Moses as this is where he was seen for the last time. Here, you can visit the memorial church bearing his name. If the sky is clear, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Jericho will meet your eye. Head to Amman for dinner and your overnight. Overnight in Amman.

Drive from Amman to visit Ajloun, a military castle that was used by the Islamic armies of Saladin to protect the region against the Crusaders. Next, visit Jerash, the Pompey of the East. Jerash has been covered by sand for centuries, which is the main reason why it is still so well preserved. You will enter Jerash through the monumental South Gate and find yourself wandering around in a Roman city. You will walk in the Oval Plaza surrounded by colonnades, and visit the Roman theatre and Byzantine churches with mosaic-covered floors. Enjoy a stroll along Jerash's main road, the Cardo, and pass by the Nymphaeum. You may experience the marvelous acoustics of the theatre, at the Jerash Music Festival which takes place every year. See for yourself how the Romans built the earthquake-proof columns of the colonnaded streets. After the visit, drive back to Amman. Overnight in Amman.

Transfer to Queen Alia Airport in Amman for your departure flight. Until next time!