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Israel and Jordan Uncovered

15 days, Jerusalem to Amman

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Jerusalem to Amman

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Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

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Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 10.

Age requirement: 12+

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15 days

Jerusalem to Amman

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Trip Code: DOJJ

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Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Jerusalem

Arrive at any time. Your arrival transfer is included.

Day 2Jerusalem

Today starts off with a walking tour of Jerusalem’s Old City. This area of the city is where sacred sites are located that happen to be important to three of the world’s largest faiths. The group will visit the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque when at the Temple Mount. Afterwards, walk through the Jewish Quarter to the Hurva Synagogue. Follow the Way of the Cross, which is believed to be the route Jesus took on his way to crucifixion. Later in the afternoon the group will climb up the Mount of Olives where they can enjoy views of the city below. In the evening take part in a discussion with a local scholar to learn about daily life in this country and the hardships that may come with it.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Jerusalem

First thing in the morning the group will head to Israel’s memorial to the Holocaust called, Yad Vashem. Afterwards, it’s on to see the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Israel Museum. Choose to meander through the exhibition on your own and in the evening embark on a walking tour to the vibrant Mahane Yehuda Market with an Israeli chef. During the walk you’ll learn about the staple ingredients in Israeli cuisine before partaking in a lesson in kosher cooking.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 4Jerusalem

It’s all about Bethlehem today. This ancient town is located in the hills of the West Bank. First, the group will visit Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity, supposedly, where Jesus is said to have been born. Then, take a walk through a Palestinian refugee camp close by before continuing on to a local women’s collective to support refugee women. Here, watch and learn how Palestinian dishes are prepared in the shared camp kitchen before digging in to the delicious meal with these women who will tell you stories of their experiences and lives as refugees.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 5Jerusalem/Tiberias

Enjoy a guided visit this morning to Masada, King Herod’s 2,000-year-old mountaintop fortress and also a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander the remains of palaces and bathhouses before going to the Dead Sea where you’ll have the opportunity to try floating in its known waters. Then, travel north to the Sea of Galilee and visit a kibbutz, which is an Israeli communal settlement. While here learn all about the movement's origins.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 6Tiberias

Experience the place where it’s thought that Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount at the top of the Mount of Beatitudes. See the incredible views of the Sea of Galilee and visit the church that commemorates the event. Then, onwards to the ruins of Capernaum to learn perspectives of Israeli Arabs before continuing on to Nazareth. Here, enjoy a quick visit to the Basilica of the Annunciation, which also happens to be one of the largest churches in the entire Middle East. Later, the group will be treated to a private tasting and tour of a local winery.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 7Tiberias/Tel Aviv

Along the way to the beautiful Mediterranean, stop at the coastal city of Haifa before continuing south to Caesarea Maritima for some exploring of the ruins of this harbour city. Then, finish the day in Tel Aviv where you can enjoy the group’s last night in Israel.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Tel Aviv/Amman

Today the group will head to the border and transfer to Amman, Jordan. Once there check into your hotel, meet your new CEO, and spend the evening as you wish.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 9Amman

Journey to Jerash, which is home to one of the world’s largest and most well-preserved Roman ruins. After exploring the ruins, take part in a cooking class at a G Adventures–supported café run by local women and indulge in a traditional lunch. Travel back to Amman and visit the Jordan Archaeological Museum and the ruins of the Citadel.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Beit Khayrat Souf women-run cafe

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 10Amman/Wādī Mūsá

Head east towards Petra along the King’s Highway. Take in views of the Dead Sea from the summit of Mount Nebo. Arrive in Wadi Musa and listen to an archaeologist talk about the magnificent sandstone city of Petra.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 11Wādī Mūsá

Get started early this morning and enjoy a guided walking tour of the jaw-dropping ruins of legendary Petra. Take some time to wander through the sandstone city on your own marvelling at the majesty of this special place. In the evening choose to see Petra in the glow of thousands of candles as you witness a Bedouin music performance.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 12Petra/Wadi Rum

Travel to Wadi Rum in the morning and then enjoy lunch at our desert camp before setting out on a 4x4 excursion into the desert. Pick the perfect spot to watch the sunset and then return to camp for a typical Bedouin feast. Then admire the beautiful night skies on a desert night walk with a Bedouin guide.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 13Wadi Rum/Dead Sea

Spend the morning travelling to the Dead Sea, stopping along the way for lunch at a G Adventures–supported community café. Once at our hotel, take some time to relax beside the pool or soak in the mineral-rich waters of the lake.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Numeira Community Cafe Lunch

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 14Dead Sea/Amman

Visit the archaeological remains of Bethany today and explore the churches and caves of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Travel back to Amman and enjoy an optional farewell dinner as a group.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 15Amman

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Beit Khayrat Souf women-run cafe, Jerash Governorate
  • Your G for Good Moment: Numeira Community Cafe Lunch, Jordan Valley
  • Arrival transfer
  • Jerusalem Old City walking tour
  • Visit Yad Vashem (the Holocaust memorial)
  • Visit the Israel Museum and view the Dead Sea Scrolls
  • Tour Bethlehem
  • Visit a Palestinian refugee community
  • Guided visit to Masada
  • Dead Sea visit
  • Explore the Sea of Galilee area including Capernaum and Nazareth
  • Kibbutz tour
  • Visit Haifa and Caesarea Maritima
  • Visit to the Amman Citadel and the National Archaeological Museum
  • Tour of Jerash and the Madaba mosaics
  • Visit Mount Nebo
  • Petra guided tour
  • Wadi Rum desert 4x4 excursion
  • Visit to Bethany
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (13 nts), desert camp (1 nt).

Meals

14 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Allow USD405-530 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private van/bus, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) in Israel and Jordan, local guides.

Departures

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Israel and Jordan Uncovered

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