Embark on a 14-day biblical pilgrimage through Jordan and Israel, walking in the footsteps of prophets and Jesus. Explore Petra’s rose-red city, float in the Dead Sea, reflect at Mount Nebo, visit the Baptism Site, and experience Jerusalem’s Old City, Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, and Mount Tabor. This spiritual journey blends history, faith, and breathtaking landscapes, offering a profound connection to the biblical heritage of the Holy Land from Amman to Jerusalem and back.
Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Amman. Take time to rest and prepare for your spiritual journey through Jordan and Israel, reflecting on the pilgrimage ahead, and anticipating walking in the footsteps of biblical figures. Overnight in Amman.
Travel north to explore Umm Qais, with its breathtaking views of the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights, then continue to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities, where its ancient streets and theaters bring biblical-era history to life. Visit Anjara, home to the Church of Our Lady of the Mountains, and Ajloun Castle, set atop lush hills that recall the lands of Gilead and Moab mentioned in the Bible, before returning to Amman for overnight.
Enjoy a guided tour of Amman, visiting the historic Citadel and Roman Theater, before traveling to Madaba, the City of Mosaics, to see St. George Church and its famous biblical mosaic map of the Holy Land. Continue to Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land, as recounted in Deuteronomy 34: “Moses climbed Mount Nebo from the plains of Moab to the top of Pisgah…” Later, journey south to Petra for overnight.
Spend a full day exploring the magnificent city of Petra, including the Treasury, Monastery, and Royal Tombs, walking through a city carved into rose-red sandstone by the Nabateans, historically linked to Edom as mentioned in 1 Kings 9:26. In the late afternoon, transfer to Wadi Rum, where the desert landscapes evoke the wilderness traversed by the Israelites, and stay overnight amidst its dramatic red sands and towering rock formations.
Begin the day with a 2-hour Jeep tour in Wadi Rum, exploring canyons and desert expanses reminiscent of the Israelites’ wilderness journey described in Exodus 3-17. Later, visit Umm Al Rassas, an archaeological site adorned with ancient Christian mosaics reflecting the early biblical and Byzantine heritage, before returning to Amman for overnight.
Depart Amman for the Baptism Site (Al-Maghtas) along the Jordan River, where John baptized Jesus, fulfilling the prophecy recorded in Matthew 3:13-17. Cross into Israel via the Allenby Border and continue to Jericho, the oldest inhabited city, recalling Joshua’s conquest when the city walls fell (Joshua 6). Arrive in Jerusalem for overnight.
Explore the Old City of Jerusalem, walking the Via Dolorosa, visiting the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and pausing at the Western Wall. Reflect on centuries of biblical history as you walk in the footsteps of Jesus, King David, and Solomon. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Experience sunrise over Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, overlooking the city’s sacred skyline. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed before His arrest, as described in Matthew 26:36-46, and explore the nearby Dominus Flevit and Church of All Nations. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Travel to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, visiting the Church of Nativity and Shepherds’ Fields, reflecting on the humble beginnings of the Messiah. Engage with local Christian communities and explore the town’s rich biblical heritage before returning to Jerusalem for overnight.
Journey to the Dead Sea region in Israel and visit the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, preserving some of the earliest biblical manuscripts. Pause for reflection along the shores of the Dead Sea, contemplating the region’s spiritual significance and its connection to ancient biblical times. Overnight in Jerusalem area.
Travel north to Nazareth, visiting the Basilica of the Annunciation, where the angel Gabriel announced Jesus’ birth. Continue to the Sea of Galilee, exploring Tabgha, the site of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes, and Capernaum, where Jesus conducted much of His ministry, performing miracles and teaching the people. Overnight by the Sea of Galilee.
Ascend Mount Tabor, traditionally recognized as the site of Jesus’ Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9), before traveling through the fertile Jordan Valley, reflecting on the biblical significance of this historic land. Overnight in Tiberias/Sea of Galilee area.
Visit Acre (Akko), an ancient port city with rich Crusader history, and Caesarea Maritima, where Peter baptized Cornelius and early Christian faith spread to the Gentiles (Acts 10). Later, cross back into Jordan via the Allenby Border and return to Amman for overnight.
Spend the morning at leisure in Amman before transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your departure, concluding your spiritual pilgrimage through the lands of biblical heritage.
Roman toilets at Beth-shean, Scythopolis
Roman Army at Yodfat
Baptisms, and Sea of Galilee
Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan
Nazareth Ridge
Mount of Olives
Petra, Jordan
Beit Shean
Temple of Pan at Caearea Philippi
Herodium Aerial from north east
Jerusalem