Classic Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Territories

Classic Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Territories

Tread some of the most ancient, revered paths known to humankind as you travel through Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Begin in Amman, Jordan’s capital, and make your way through the desert sands of Wadi Rum to the lost city of Petra. Head into Israel and visit holy sights including the Church of Nativity, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Church of the Annunciation, as well as the Masada fortress. Explore the Ramon Crater in the Negev Desert and float in the Dead Sea before this trip comes to an end.

Activities

• Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
• Wadi Rum – Desert Jeep tour
• Petra – Guided tour
• Petra – Home-cooked meal
• Shobak – Shobak Castle
• Madaba – St Georges Church
• Dead Sea – visit and swim
• Jerash – Roman ruins
• Tel Aviv – Welcome Dinner
• Haifa – Bahai Gardens view & photo stop
• Jaffa – Old Port Tour
• Tel Aviv – Lewinsky Market Visit
• Nazareth – Church of Annunciation & Mary’s Well
• Nazareth – Wine Tasting
• Akko – Knights Fortress Visit
• Beersheba – Anzac Memorial
• Mitzpe Ramon – Ramon Crater Jeep Safari
• Negev – Lakiya Negev Bedouin Weaving visit and lunch
• Masada – Masada visit
• Dead Sea – Visit and float
• Jerusalem – Garden of Gethsemane
• Jerusalem – Mount of Olives
• Jerusalem – Guided tour of Old City
• Bethlehem – Church of the Nativity & Shepherds’ Field
• Bethlehem – Refugee Camp Cooking Class
• Bethlehem – Separation Barrier Graffiti Tour

Highlights

• You’ll never forget your first glimpse of The Treasury in Petra. Spend a day taking in the majesty and mystery of this unforgettable place on a guided tour then enjoy free time to explore.
• Experience the unique sensation of floating in the super-salty waters of the Dead Sea, then cover yourself in the mineral-rich mud for a spa treatment like no other.
• Sample local wines like the region’s famous Syrah and join a cooking class in at a refugee camp in Bethlehem.
• Meet Bedouin locals, learn about their ways, and sleep under the stars in a desert camp in the far-out destination of Wadi Rum.
• Explore the Ramon Crater in the Negev Desert in a 4WD, spotting constellations unimpeded by light pollution on a tour with an expert local guide.