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Israel & Jordan: Ancient Sites & Epic Nights
8 days, Jerusalem to Tel Aviv
Itinerary
Day 1Jerusalem
Arrive at any time.
Shake off that jet lag and prepare for an evening buzzing with excitement. Head out with your group and CEO for drinks at a favourite local spot. After, feel free to do some exploring in the area on your own or with some fellow travellers. Kick-off your adventure in Jerusalem with lively music, and a healthy dose of fun.
The international airport is in Tel Aviv – Prebook a transfer from the airport to start your tour in Jerusalem. This is a vibrant city with much to see and do; we recommend booking prenights, should you wish to book optional activities or explore on your own.
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Optional Activities - Day 1 HideShow
City of David and Hezekiah's Tunnel
25ILS per personMarvel at the city of David, the heart of ancient Jerusalem, and one of Israel's most important archaeological sites. Wander through this site, and along through the Hezekiah tunnel that runs beneath the city's surface.
Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum) Visit
The Holocaust History Museum is home to state-of-the-art exhibits on this horrific tragedy. It also showcases original artifacts and survivor testimonies.
Garden Tomb
Visit this quiet garden space; commonly considered to be a possible site of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Day 2Jerusalem
Take a guided walk through the Old City along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the western wall. Later, get a taste of modern life in Jerusalem with a visit to the bustling Yehuda Market, and stop at a local craft beer cafe.
Old Jerusalem Walking Tour - 18-30s
Take a walking tour through the Old City of Jerusalem and view the western wall, before walking the 14 Stations of the Via Dolorosa, ending at the Holy Sepulchre Church. Later, visit the 4 quarters of the Old City: Christian, Jewish, Armenian, and Muslim quarters.
Your Foodie Moment: Yehuda Market walk & craft beer café visit
Explore the Mahane Yehuda Market, often referred to as "The Shuk," a vibrant community hub full of sights, sounds, and flavours of the Middle East. A popular spot for locals and visitors, as Jerusalem's largest market, it features fruits, vegetables, speciality stalls, and numerous spots for food and drink. Wander through the maze of laneways, sampling local treats. Afterwards, stop in at a beer café and your CEO will treat you to a local beer. Israel’s craft beer scene
has exploded over the last few years, and tasting options are available if you want to learn more.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Jerusalem/Wadi Rum
Cross the border into Jordan. Stop at a G Adventures–supported community cafe for lunch then continue into Wadi Rum. Head out for a 4x4 desert excursion before a traditional dinner and overnight at a Bedouin desert camp.
You will have one CEO in Israel and one in Jordan. In this case you will be transferred to the border and cross over unescorted to Jordan with any other travellers who are in your group. You will be met on the Jordanian side of the border by another CEO. See the "Detailed Trip Notes" section of the Tour Details page for helpful instructions on crossing the Israeli-Jordanian border.
Safi Kitchen is part of a nonprofit organization working in the South Ghour region, south of the Dead Sea, to create opportunities for members of the local community. The mission of the company is to raise awareness about the importance of cultural heritage and natural resources of the area. Their tourism program is key to the expansion of their environmental and social mission.
Drive to Wadi Rum, a vast, silent landscape of ancient riverbeds and the largest and most magnificent of Jordan's desert landscapes. Head deep into the desert by 4x4 stopping at famous landmarks along the way. Depending on the season / weather conditions, the 4x4 excursion may be done on the morning of day 4.
Arrive to the tented camp in time for a traditional meal and learn more about this ancient culture. There is a large, central tent that is traditionally decorated and perfect for relaxing or escaping the cold nights in winter. Our dinner is prepared in traditional fashion, with the meat and vegetables cooked in an underground oven. Soft drinks and water are available for purchase (alcohol is not available). Lanterns light the way but we do suggest you bring a flashlight.
Please remember that Israel and Jordan are very different Countries, in terms of culture, daily way of life and infrastructure. The best part of travel is gaining insight into these difference and keeping an open mind. Its important to note that transport vehicles in Israel are usually much more modern than in Jordan.
Accommodation in the desert is in one large goat-hair tent divided into "rooms" with curtains. Basic linens are provided but many travellers prefer to bring a sleep sheet for extra comfort. There are shared, unisex toilette facilities. For religious reasons, no alcohol is permitted at the camp.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Israel - Jordan)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Your G for Good Moment: Al Safi Community Lunch
Stop for lunch at Al Safi Kitchen to enjoy a traditional Jordanian meal. Take a tour of the grounds, taste a delicious meal with the freshest ingredients from Safi’s farms, and learn about how this nonprofit is working to create a sustainable future for community members near the Dead Sea. The mission of the company is to raise awareness about the importance of cultural heritage and natural resources of the area. They also offer equal job opportunities for all members of the local community.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Wadi Rum 4x4 Excursion
Journey into the stunning, colourful desert on this 4x4 excursion. Make stops along the way to get out and explore, learn about the region or scramble up rocks or sand dunes. Reach the Bedouin camp for nightfall to learn about a new culture and eat traditional food beneath the starry skies.
Your Local Living Moment: Bedouin Camp Overnight
Stay overnight in the desert, enjoying a traditional meal and learning more about the ancient Bedouin culture. Spend the evening sitting under the stars, around a fire, listening to stories from the Bedouin hosts. If really lucky, they may bring the drums out for some music!
Your accommodation in the desert is in individual cabins that are all attached. Each room contains a bathroom and basic linens are provided, but many travellers prefer to bring a sleep sheet for extra comfort.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Wādī Mūsá/Petra
Start early to visit iconic Petra for a tour and free time to hike and wander on your own. This evening, opt to visit Petra by Night.
The site is large so please be prepared for a lot of walking over sand and rocks for the entire day. Pace yourself, stay hydrated and be sure to have proper walking/hiking shoes.
In Jordan, alcohol is not often available in accommodations or restaurants. In the town of Wadi Musa (Petra), there are bars to enjoy a drink.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Petra Guided Tour
Journey to Petra to explore this UNESCO World Heritage site. Wind your way through the Siq, a narrow, 1km-long (.6 mi) gorge flanked by soaring 80m-high (262 ft) sandstone walls. Take in the astounding colours and patterns of the rock, and, at the end of this passage, catch your first glimpse of Al-Khazneh, the famed treasury of Petra.
Explore in depth with your CEO and get a brief history of the city, one of the greatest attractions in the Middle East. The Nabateans carved this capital from the living rock of the surrounding mountains in Petra. Visit monuments that include the Pharaoh's Column, the triumphal arch, the amphitheatre, and the monastery.
Free Time
Free time later this afternoon to wander through the market, sit at a local cafe or return to Petra this evening.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Petra by Night
17JOD per personEnjoy a magical night at Petra. Sit back in the candle lit Siq and treasury, and enjoy bedouin live music show.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5Wādī Mūsá/Amman
Drive to Amman, and take a tour of key sites, including the famous Citadel and the Roman Amphitheatre. Later join your CEO for a night out at the famous Rainbow Street.
Thursday and Friday are party nights in the Middle East. Join your Jordanian CEO for a night out at the famous Rainbow Street, or in new local favourite spot the Abdali Boulevard area.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Amman Tour - 18to30s
Discover Amman with your CEO. Amman is famous for Roman, Byzantine and Umayyad (first Muslim caliphate) sites which we view from outside, such as the Citadel and the Amphitheatre. It is however, a modern destination for many young Middle Eastern people, with many alternative and underground music and art scenes.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 6Amman/Tel Aviv
Travel back across the border into Israel with a stop to float in the Dead Sea and orientation visit to Bethlehem including a stop at Banksy's 'Walled Off Hotel'. Continue to the vibrant city of Tel Aviv.
Today we stop to float in the Dead Sea – don’t worry if you can’t swim, the water is so dense it’s not possible to sink. After, we will stop in Bethlehem for a quick photo stop to see the Palestinian town where Jesus Christ was born (while there won’t be time to go inside, you’ll be able to see the Church of the Nativity from the outside) and to see Banksy's 'Walled Off Hotel'.
Opt to head out tonight and experience the famed Tel Aviv nightlife – day 6 is a Friday, the best night of the week for clubbing with locals.
Today your Jordan CEO will accompany the group to the border where you will cross back over unescorted into Israel. You will be met on the Israel side of the border by your Israel CEO. See the "Detailed Trip Notes" section of the Tour Details page for helpful instructions on crossing the Israeli-Jordanian border. The boarder is often busy so be prepared for long lines and a wait.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Jordan - Israel)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Dead Sea Visit (Israel)
The Dead Sea is actually a lake, without any from of life whatsoever in its waters, hence its name. The water is so dense that it is practically impossible to sink and its five to ten times as salty as regular sea water. While swimming, cover yourself with the sea's mud, which is reputed to have special healing powers, and don't forget to take a photo of yourself reading a book while floating! You will notice that the salt penetrates any cuts on your body and has an unusual smell, but there are showers to wash off under after swimming.
Bethlehem Orientation Visit
Enjoy a short visit ancient Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus and King David, where pilgrims from all over the world come to pray. While there won’t be time to go inside, you’ll be able to view the Church of the Nativity, purported to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Bethlehem is also the site of Banksy’s iconic West Bank wall mural, an international emblem of the ongoing struggles of
Palestinian people and the famous Walled Off hotel.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 7Tel Aviv
Full free day to explore, chill on the beach, check out the street art or opt to take an excursion to Caesarea and Haifa. Later catch the sunset at a beach bar.
Some attractions are not open on Shabbat. If you have a particular museum in mind to visit while you are in Tel Aviv, we strongly recommend staying another day or two.
Free Time
Enjoy a free day to wander and explore or hit the beach.
Your Big Night Out Moment:
Whether it’s a pub crawl, drink specials or a bonfire on the beach, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends.
Optional Activities - Day 7 HideShow
Northern Coast Day Trip (Caesarea and Haifa)
Take a day tour up Israel's northern Mediterranean coast. Our first stop is Caesarea, named after Herod the Great (Caesar). We visit the ruins of his deep sea port, built about 25–13 BCE. Next, we head to Haifa, Israel's third largest city. In Haifa we experience another side of Israel's diversity, visiting the gorgeous Hanging Gardens of Haifa. As well as being one of Israel's most popular visitor sites, the golden-domed Shrine of the Báb is situated on the garden grounds, a very important site for the Baháʼí faith. Our last stop in the north is the Stella Maris Monastery, the “Star of the Sea”. This site dates back to the time of the Crusades, and is now famous for its beautiful frescoes, sea view, and lighthouse. Once you've had your fill of sea air, we'll head back to Tel Aviv in time for a sunset drink with the rest of the group.
Rothschild Boulevard pub crawl
100ILS per personSome of Tel Aviv’s coolest bars and clubs are located on and off Rothschild Boulevard where there is always a good party going on. This pub crawl departs from your hostel and stops at the most popular places around, enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.
Jaffa Visit
Walk up to the neighbourhood of Jaffa and explore this ancient port city’s famous winding alleys, now filled with trendy galleries, tiny neighbourhood restaurants, artisan and boutique shops, cute cafes and bars, many of which are even open on Shabbat.
Tel Aviv Street Art Walk
With less traffic around, Saturdays are ideal for exploring the city’s street art scene. Impressive graffiti murals can be found all over the city. You can explore this on your own, or book a guided walk if you want to delve deeper.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Tel Aviv
Depart at any time.
With so much to do and see in Tel Aviv, we highly recommend booking post nights to fully enjoy all that the city has to offer.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.