Day 1 | Thursday | AMMAN
Arrival at Amman Airport. Accommodation in Amman. Dinner included.
Day 2 | Friday | AMMAN – MADABA – MOUNT NEBO – PETRA
After breakfast, departure to Madaba to visit the Orthodox Church of St. George, where the first mosaic map of the Holy Land is located. We will continue to Mount Nebo to admire the unique view of the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. This place is important because it was the last place visited by Moses and where the prophet viewed the promised land, which he would never reach. There we will enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Jordan Valley, Jericho, and the Dead Sea. We travel along the road through the Wadi Musa desert to Petra. We will make a stop to visit Shobak Castle. Accommodation in Petra. Dinner included.
Day 3 | Saturday | PETRA
After breakfast, departure to visit Petra, the ancient capital of the Nabataeans since the 3rd century BC. Visit to monuments carved into rose stone such as, for example, Al Khazneh (Tomb of the Nabataean Kings), the obelisks, the tombs, or the altar (Al Madbah). Accommodation in Petra. Dinner included.
Day 4 | Sunday | PETRA – WADI RUM – ALLENBY – JERUSALEM
After breakfast, departure to Wadi Rum. Visit the Wadi Rum desert, a 2-hour 4x4 jeep trip driven by Bedouins through enormous mountains with unique shapes emerging from the green areas of the desert. Continuation to the Allenby border. After completing the border procedures, we continue to Jerusalem. Accommodation in Jerusalem. Dinner not included.
Day 5 | Monday | OLD JERUSALEM
After breakfast, departure to the Mount of Olives to appreciate a magnificent view of the city. We continue to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Basilica of the Agony. We will continue to the Old City to visit the Western Wall. Next, we will walk the Via Dolorosa to reach the place of the crucifixion of Jesus and the Holy Sepulchre. Visit to Mount Zion where the Tomb of King David, the Cenacle (place of the Last Supper), and the Abbey of the Dormition are located. We will continue to the modern part of the city to visit the popular market (Shuk) Mahane Yehuda, the most famous popular market in Jerusalem, where you can experience the true Israeli gastronomic variety. The main charm of the market, besides its products, is the multicultural atmosphere that can be felt in its bustling stalls. Accommodation in Jerusalem. Dinner not included.
Optional Night Tour Light and Sound Show at the Tower of David. 4,000 years of Jerusalem’s history are reflected in a fascinating audiovisual show, illuminated by impressive virtual reality images projected on the walls of the Tower of David complex. It can be done on Monday or Tuesday, depending on availability.
Day 6 | Tuesday | MODERN JERUSALEM (OPTIONAL BETHLEHEM)
After breakfast, departure to the Temple Mount Esplanade (if possible we will go up to visit). We continue to the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed, and where the Model of Jerusalem in the time of Jesus is located. Panoramic visit of the Modern City and the Israeli Parliament. We continue to the picturesque neighborhood of Ein Karem, visit the Church of St. John the Baptist. We continue with the visit to Yad Vashem, Museum and Memorial of the Holocaust. Accommodation in Jerusalem. Dinner not included.
Optional Bethlehem – Visit to Bethlehem with lunch (included), we will visit the Church of the Nativity, the Grotto of the Nativity, and the 14-pointed Star (place of the birth of Jesus). Return to Jerusalem.
Note: the Optional Bethlehem tour is recommended to be booked in advance one week before the start of the program.
Day 7 | Wednesday | JERUSALEM – JORDAN RIVER – GALILEE – HAIFA
After breakfast, departure to the Sea of Galilee. We continue along the Jericho Oasis, where we will enjoy a panoramic view of the Mount of Temptation and the Dead Sea. We arrive at Yardenit, traditional baptism site on the Jordan River, and continue for an exciting boat trip on the Sea of Galilee. We continue to the Mount of Beatitudes, scene of the Sermon on the Mount. Visit to Tabgha, site of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes, and Capernaum, where the Ancient Synagogue and the House of St. Peter are located. We continue along the Sea of Galilee towards Haifa. Accommodation in Haifa. Dinner not included.
Day 8 | Thursday | HAIFA – ACRE – NAZARETH – HAIFA
After breakfast, departure to Acre to visit the ancient Fortress of the Crusaders. Continue to Nazareth to visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and Joseph’s Carpentry. We continue to a winery in the Galilee area for a tasting in this region, known for the best wines produced in Israel. Return to Haifa. We continue to Mount Carmel, where we will see the Bahá’í Temple and its Persian Gardens, and also enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the port. Accommodation in Haifa. Dinner not included.
Day 9 | Friday | HAIFA – CAESAREA – TEL AVIV
After breakfast, departure along the Mediterranean Sea until reaching Caesarea Maritima, ancient Roman capital, where we will visit its Theater, the Crusader city, and the Roman Aqueduct. We arrive in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Panoramic tour by bus along Rothschild Street and the picturesque Neve Tzedek neighborhood, where we will visit the Carmel Market (Shuk), the market is famous for its fresh products, clothing, and authentic restaurants. We will head to Jaffa, one of the oldest ports in the world. We will enjoy free time at the Flea Market and its numerous art, craft, and jewelry galleries. Or possibility of transfer to the hotel. Accommodation in Tel Aviv. Dinner not included.
Day 10 | Saturday | TEL AVIV (OPTIONAL MASADA AND DEAD SEA)
After breakfast, free day. Possibility to take the Optional Masada and Dead Sea excursion. Departure to the Dead Sea region, one of the lowest places in the world. Cable car ascent to Masada, last fortress of the Jews in their fight against the Romans. Visit to the excavations, Herod’s Palace, and the Ancient Synagogue. We will have free time to enjoy a bath in the medicinal waters of the Dead Sea. Return to Tel Aviv. Accommodation in Tel Aviv. Dinner not included.
Note: the Optional Masada and Dead Sea tour is recommended to be booked in advance one week before the start of the program.
Day 11 | Sunday | TEL AVIV – TEL AVIV AIRPORT
After breakfast, at the indicated time transfer to departure to Ben Gurion Airport.
