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

► Delicious Food

► Rich Culture

► Enjoyable Hotels

And Much Much More...

Itinerary

Day 1: Having a Traditional Dinner Inside a Native’s Home, Petra Illuminated by Candlelight & "Little Petra"

Stop At: Petra By Night, Petra - Wadi Musa 71810 Jordan
Our tour starts in Petra. We will arrange transportation for you if you are arriving into the capital of Jordan, Amman. The drive from the international airport in Amman to Petra takes about 3 hours. Let's see Little Petra. It is a 15-minute drive away from town. Following the tour, we are taken to a native Jordanian’s home. There we watch how traditional food is prepared as well as have dinner. The combination of tasty cuisine, rich culture and good company creates an unforgettable experience. Later this evening, we check out “Petra by Night.” It is nothing short of a magical experience to see part of the rock city illuminated by candlelight. Note that Petra by Night is not open every night.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Petra By Night, Petra - Wadi Musa 71810 Jordan
Although many activities on this multi-day tour are shared with other travelers, we can make the trip almost completely private, per your request. Typically, the Jordan part of this trip is private whereas almost all activities on the Israel part are shared with other travelers.

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: We finalize room bookings about 10 days before departure. We choose only quality accommodation. We'll keep you posted.

Day 2: Petra, a "Place to See Before You Die”

Stop At: Petra - Wadi Musa 77110 Jordan
Today we explore Petra and then relocate to the valley of Wadi Rum. There we sleep in the desert.

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.
Accommodation included: The room is in town.

Day 3: Jeep Safari in the Wadi Rum Valley, a Dolphin Reef & Partying in Eilat

Stop At: Wadi Rum, Wadi Rum, Al Aqabah Governorate
Before relocating to Eilat in Israel, we explore Wadi Rum. It 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 the border from Wadi Rum, Jordan to Israel, it takes about 2 hours to reach Eilat. The day ends with a visit to Eilat’s Dolphin Reef. The site is home to Black Sea bottlenose dolphins, which interact freely with human visitors. These dolphins swim alongside people who snorkel and dive around the observation posts and floating piers. If you wish to swim with the dolphins, you can directly pay the staff at the reef.

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.
Accommodation included: We finalize room bookings about 10 days before departure. We choose only quality accommodation. We'll keep you posted.

Day 4: Snorkeling in the Pristine Red Sea & Bizarre Stone Formations in Timna Valley

Stop At: Timna Park, Eilat 88000 Israel
The day starts with snorkeling off the Red Sea’s Coral Beach. These coral reefs remain relatively pristine. Afterwards, we go on an excursion to Timna Valley. There we have a Jeep tour as well as hike in the area. Timna is rich in copper ore and has been mined since the 5th millennium BCE. This valley is notable for its uncommon stone formations and sand. Although usually red, the sand can turn yellow, orange, grey, dark brown or black. Light green or blue sand occurs near the copper mines. Water and wind erosion have created several unusual formations here.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: We are making a daytrip from Eilat.

Day 5: Sightseeing in One of the World's Most Revered Cities & a Light Show

Stop At: Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District
Today we relocate to Jerusalem. There we are provided with a private guided tour, checking out landmarks, famous streets and souks. 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.

The evening ends with a light show at the Tower of David. Expect a multi-sensory experience that combines the past and the present using the most advanced technologies in the world. Powerful laser projectors accompanied by high-quality sound ultimately make our night magical.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: We finalize room bookings about 10 days before departure. We choose only quality accommodation. We'll keep you posted.

Day 6: Jesus' Childhood Home, Where He Walked on Water & Where He Was Baptized

Stop At: Nazareth, Nazareth, Galilee Region, Northern District
We go on a daytrip today. First is the biblical town of Nazareth, then the Sea of Galilee, then the archaeological excavations at Capernaum and finally the Yardenit Baptismal Site.

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. 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 site where Jesus is said to have been baptized. Yardenit is frequented by around 400,000 visitors each year.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: We are making a daytrip from Jerusalem.

Day 7: White Chalk Cliff Face, a Roman Theater, Bahá'í Garden & Shrine & the Coastal Town of Akko

Stop At: Caesarea, Caesarea, Haifa District
We go on another daytrip today. First is the archaeological ruins at Caesarea, then the Baha'i shrine and gardens in Haifa, then the Rosh Hanikra grottoes (reached by cable car) and finally the coastal town of Akko (a.k.a. Acre).

Caesarea is home to a fascinating Roman theater. The city of Haifa is popular specifically for its garden Bahá'í (terraces) located around the Shrine of the Báb. The Bahá'í Faith is a monotheistic religion founded in 19th-century Persia. It emphasizes the spiritual unity of all humankind. Rosh Hanikra is a white chalk cliff face which opens into spectacular grottoes. Akko (a.k.a. Acre) is a fascinating coastal town otherwise regarded as the holiest city of the Bahá'í Faith.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: We are making a daytrip from Jerusalem.

Day 8: Floating in the Dead Sea & Ancient Palaces & Fortifications

Stop At: Masada National Park, Masada 8698000 Israel
We go on another daytrip today. First is the Dead Sea and then, Masada.

Masada is an archaeological site of ancient palaces and fortifications. The Dead Sea is a salt lake which 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.
Accommodation included: We are making a daytrip from Jerusalem.

Day 9: Where Jesus Was Born & the Archaeological Remains of Hisham's Palace

Stop At: Hisham's Palace Road, Jericho Palestinian Territories
We go on another daytrip today, this time to the West Bank area, specifically to Jericho and then Bethlehem. Jericho is a town popular specifically for the archaeological remains of Hisham's Palace. Bethlehem is a town popular chiefly for the Church of the Nativity. This is where Jesus is said to have been born.

Note we cannot guarantee that we will be able to stand in front of the Church of the Nativity’s grotto. This is the exact spot where Jesus is said to have been born. It can take hours just waiting in line to see the grotto. Our tour guide is to decide once inside the church.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Mount of Temptation Monastery, Mount of Temptation, Jericho Palestinian Territories
Also note that ascending the Mount of Temptation in Jericho is not included on today’s tour because females are not allowed inside some of the monasteries. It would be too difficult for us to create a different West Bank daytrip for men and for women. Should you wish to visit the Mount of Temptation, then consider not returning to Jerusalem with the group. Instead, you could take a 1-hour bus ride from Bethlehem back to Jericho and later a 1-hour bus ride from Jericho back to Jerusalem.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: We are making a daytrip from Jerusalem.

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.