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12 Days Holy Land Tour (Jordan & Israel for 12 days starting from Tel Aviv) - (JHT-CTJOIL-008)

  • 12 Days Holy Land Tour (Jordan & Israel for 12 days starting from Tel Aviv) - (JHT-CTJOIL-008)
  • 12 Days Holy Land Tour (Jordan & Israel for 12 days starting from Tel Aviv) - (JHT-CTJOIL-008)
  • 12 Days Holy Land Tour (Jordan & Israel for 12 days starting from Tel Aviv) - (JHT-CTJOIL-008)
  • 12 Days Holy Land Tour (Jordan & Israel for 12 days starting from Tel Aviv) - (JHT-CTJOIL-008)
  • 12 Days Holy Land Tour (Jordan & Israel for 12 days starting from Tel Aviv) - (JHT-CTJOIL-008)
  • 12 Days Holy Land Tour (Jordan & Israel for 12 days starting from Tel Aviv) - (JHT-CTJOIL-008)

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General

12 Days 11 Nights
Category: Combined Tours of Jordan with other destinations
Type: Combined Tours of Jordan + Israel
Start in: Israel-Ben Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv)
Finish in: Israel-Ben Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv)

Tour Features

Classical and History
Heritage and Culture
Photography and Art
Religious

Inclusions

4x4 tour in Wadi Rum for approximately 2 hrs
All night​s Accommodations based on BB basis
All transfers based on private air-conditioned vehicles
Entrance fees for all sites
Free visa on arrival
Meet and assist service on arrival
Mineral Water onboard and Free WiFi
Roughly 1.5 hour guided tour in Jerash
Roughly 2.5 hour guided tour in Petra

Exclusions

All kinds of Tips for the driver and guides
Any item not listed as included
Border Departure Tax
Optional Tours
Personal expenses and Travel Insurance
Shuttle bus between borders
VIP Crossing at Allenby is upon request

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Highlights

Caesarea - See the Roman Theatre and the Crusader Fortress, another masterpiece of King Herod
Jerash - See the ruins of the ancient Roman city, which at over 2000 years old is still surprisingly well-preserved
Jerusalem - See the main sights of the city new and old, including the Wailing Wall, Yad Vashem, Mount of Olives and Temple Mount
Madaba - See Jordan’s finest Byzantine mosaics at the Church of St George in this Christian market town
Masada - Ride the cable car up to this UNESCO-listed fortress
Mt Nebo - Visit one of the most sacred sites in Jordan with views across the Promised Land
Nazareth - Visit the Church of Annunciation, Mary's Well, and Joseph's Church in the city where Jesus Christ grew up
Petra - Discover the spectacular UNESCO-listed Nabataean city, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
Sea of Galilee : It's where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. And it's where Jesus fed the masses with a few loaves and fish and gave his Sermon on the Mount.
Tel Aviv - your adventure in the cosmopolitan coastal city and head out to explore independently
The Dead Sea - Float in the salty, mineral-rich waters of the sea and slap on some of the Dead Sea mud, thought to have healing properties
This is a private and customised tour of Jordan and Israel, group tour is upon request can be customised/arranged
Tiberias - Stay in this historic city on the shore of the Sea of Galilee and visit the biblical sites of Capernaum and Tabgha
Wadi Rum - Explore this vast red desert with its rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations in a 4x4
 

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Israel

After you touch down at Ben Gurion Airport and make your way to your Tel Aviv hotel, you’ll have time to relax and settle in. Your hotel accommodation is included in your tour package.  If you want you can use some of our suggestions about how to spend your first day in Israel or you could spend the day discovering the unique character of the Holy Land and its people. Welcome to Israel.

Day 2: Caesarea, Acre and Rosh Hanikra

Tour the coastal cities of Israel as we drive north of Tel Aviv and make our first stop in Caesarea. Here we tour the remains of an ancient Roman port city and see the amphitheatre, hippodrome and ruins of palaces, temples and bathhouses. We travel further north along the coast to the port city of Haifa. Here we see the terraced Baha’i Gardens on Mt. Carmel and learn about the Baha’i faith. Continuing all the way to Israel’s border with Lebanon the tour takes you to the sea caves of Rosh HaNikra. Here we can enter the cave chambers and tunnels where waves crash against the rocks. We return south and the tour visits the Crusader city of Acre. Here we tour the Crusader fortress built in the 12th century, the Ottoman structures and a former Turkish and British Mandate citadel prison.

Sites During the Tour: Acre Old City Market, Bahai Gardens, Caesarea National Park, Rosh Hanikra, Theatre of Caesarea, Underground Crusader City Acre

Day 3: Nazareth, Capernaum and Sea of Galilee

This tour begins with a drive up the coastal road, then we turn off towards the Valley of Armageddon. From here we can see Megiddo. We visit Mt. Precipice and arrive in Nazareth. Here we tour the beautiful Church of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph. On route to the Sea of Galilee, we pass Cana, where Christ transformed water into wine. From a distance, we see Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount and stop in Capernaum on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. In Tabaha, we tour the Roman Catholic Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes. We pass Tiberias on the edge of the Sea of Galilee and stop at Yardenit. This River Jordan baptismal site could have been where John baptized Jesus. On our return journey, we pass Mt. Tabor where the Transfiguration took place.

Sites During the Tour: Church of Annunciation, Yardenit Baptism Site, Capernaum, Church of Multiplication - Tabgha, Church of St. Joseph

Day 4: Golan Heights

The Golan Heights Tour takes you north through the Plain of Armageddon and past Megiddo into the Galilee. The Galilee has rolling hills, farmlands, vineyards and the beautiful Sea of Galilee. Crossing the Jordan River, we ascend the Golan Heights through lush countryside. We pass Hamat Gader, a site with hot springs used by the Romans and modern-day spa-goers. We travel to the Shalom Observatory and from this elevated point we have stunning views all the way to the Sea of Galilee. In Katzrin we see an excavated Jewish village from the Mishnah and Talmudic eras. Nearby we visit the Golan Antiquities Museum and see archaeological discoveries from the Golan plus a film on the ancient Jewish city of Gamla.  At Mt. Bental we explore the remaining Syrian bunkers and trenches captured by Israelis in the 1967 Six Day War.

Sites During the Tour: Synagogue of Katzrin, Mount Bental, Syrian Fortification

Day 5: Jerusalem Old and New

We take in the panoramic views of Jerusalem from the top of the Mount of Scopus then travel down the mount passing the Biblical Garden of Gethsemane, Church of All Nations and Kidron Valley that holds monumental Jewish tombs. In the Jewish Quarter, we see the Cardo; the Byzantine-era main street of Jerusalem. We stop at the sacred Western Wall to place a prayer note between the ancient stones of the wall. The tour follows part of the Via Dolorosa to the stunning Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Here we see the site of Christ’s crucifixion and his burial tomb. After a lunch break and walk through the Old City bazaar we travel to new Jerusalem. Driving through the modern city we reach Yad VaShem Holocaust Museum. The museum’s exhibits include authentic artifacts, original documents, photos and video testimonials of Holocaust survivors.

Sites During the Tour: Byzantine Cardo, Christian Quarter, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jewish Quarter, Muslim Quarter, Via Dolorosa, Western Wall, Yad VaShem Holocaust Museum, Mount Scopus

Day 6: Masada and the Dead Sea

This tour heads to southern Israel through the Judean Hills and past the Inn of the Good Samaritan. We pause at sea level for an unforgettable photo-op then continue our descent further and further down beneath sea level towards the iconic Dead Sea. Our first stop is at Masada where we take a cable car to the plateau summit and tour the remains of Herod’s 2,055-year-old palace fortress. We see remarkable structures including palaces and a bathhouse. From Masada the tour takes you past the desert oasis of Ein Gedi and Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We spend the rest of the day relaxing on one of the Dead Sea beaches. You can float in the salty-water that is 8.6 times more saline than the ocean creating natural buoyance. Use the Dead Sea mud as a natural skin mask and soak up the glorious Dead Sea sun. Overnight stay: Jerusalem

Sites During the Tour: The Dead Sea, Judean Desert, Masada National Park, 

Day 7: Day of Leisure in Jerusalem

With a free day in Jerusalem, you can visit sites you’ve dreamed of or discover new places in the City of Gold. Wander through the Old City visiting churches and ancient sites or venture into the new city. At the Machane Yehuda Market taste local delicacies and at Mamilla Mall experience luxury shopping. Visit Ein Kerem, a village-like neighbourhood or explore Mt. Zion. Jerusalem has brilliant parks and museums including the Israel Museum and Shrine of the Book that holds the Dead Sea Scrolls. We can offer suggestion of how to spend your free time in Jerusalem. Overnight stay: Jerusalem

Day 8: Jerusalem - Sheikh Hussein or Allenby King Hussain Bridge - Jerash and Amman

On the first day of this tour leave Jerusalem and Jerusalem and enter Jordan by crossing the Sheikh Hussein Bridge or Allenby King Hussain Bridge and travel through stunning landscapes to Jerash. Here we see the well-preserved remains of an important ancient Roman city. Your Jordanian tour guide will show you Jerash’s colonnaded streets, amphitheatre, Roman baths, temples and more. Continue on to the Jordanian capital of Amman where we settle into our Amman hotel for the night.

Sites During the Tour: Jerash, Amman

Day 9: Amman - Petra

The tour continues through dramatic landscapes to Wadi Musa, a small town at the entrance to Petra. We approach Petra on foot or horseback through a narrow gorge where vertical cliffs tower above us on both sides. Petra is an archaeological city carved out of red-coloured rock cliffs over 2,300 years ago. We tour Petra’s intricately decorated rock-cut tombs, temples and monuments then spend the night in Wadi Musa.

Sites During the Tour: Mount Nebo, Petra Archaeological Park

Day 10:  Petra - Wadi Rum and Madaba and Mt Nebo

Start your day with a hearty breakfast then we embark on a journey through Wadi Rum, a desert wilderness with unique rock formations. Just like Lawrence of Arabia you’ll be mesmerized by the beauty of Wadi Rum as you explore the area on a thrilling jeep safari stopping at Khazali Canyon and Lawrence Spring. Driving north we reach Madaba to visit a Byzantine-era church with a floor mosaic featuring a map of the Holy Land. It is one of the oldest cartographic depictions of this region and specifically Jerusalem. We set off to Mount Nebo where Moses stood as he looked out over the Promised Land. From here we have brilliant views of the Dead Sea, Jordan Valley and Jericho. We drive on to Amman where we spend the night.

Sites During the Tour: Madaba, Mt Nebo, Wadi Rum

Day 11:  Back to Israel via Sheikh Hussein Border or Allenby King Hussain bridge – Tel Aviv

On the final day of the tour, you wake up in your Amman hotel and after breakfast the tour leaves the Jordanian capital to make the return journey back to Israel. On route we cross the Jordan River and leave the Hashemite Kingdom via the Sheikh Hussein Bridge border crossing or Allenby king Hussain bridge into Israel and on to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Overnight stay: Tel Aviv

Day 12:  Last Day in Israel – Departure

On your last day in Israel, you will have time to pack your bags and say good-bye to the Holy Land. If your flight is in the evening check-out at 11am and leave your luggage at the hotel. Head into the city to enjoy a “last supper” or do some last-minute shopping. Perhaps return to a place you fell in love with; visit somewhere new or mix with the locals at a neighbourhood café. If you would like to use your last day to the fullest, we would be happy to make suggestions or help you plan a tour.

 

 

Tour Booking Conditions

: 1-Minimum time for booking Multi-Day combined country tours, last minute booking and Availability of JHT team. COMB

-(A)- For multi-day combined country tours, we will accept reservation requests up to 7-10 days before tour commencement date (Please consider weekends, official holidays and office hours indicated below). -(B)- Our tour consultants are typically reachable during office hours only: Sun – Thu 10:00-18:00 (Jordan Time: 3 hrs past GMT). In cases of emergencies, you can reach our team through our main mobile contact shown on our website anytime any day, (or if in contact with you a tour consultant already, you would have their specific contact info directly). -(C)- Please consider Weekend in Jordan is Fri-Sat. Official National Holidays & Religious Holidays include but not limited to: Easter, Eids, Labor Day, Christmas, New Year’s Eve…etc. -(D)- When applicable, and in order to benefit from visa fee waiver conditioned with spending 2 consecutive nights in Jordan, we kindly ask that you share your passport information which will be kept safely in line with our privacy agreement, we will use this to prepare a manifest and allow our team to meet & greet you at the airport. -(E)- A visa fee applies for groups and individual travelers spending 1 night only prior to departure from the Kingdom, Visa fees are subject to change with no notice by authorities. -(F)- Confirmation for those tours will be issued on securing the needed services and accommodation is booked. Most hotel reservation teams are reachable till 17:00 Jordan time during weekdays. -(G)- If your tours includes the holy land and would be crossing land borders, it is important to know your Jordan visa status, whether obtained directly and paid for at the airport, entered on a manifest, or have obtained Jordan pass, to ensure a smooth crossing process kindly advise us to assist accordingly. -(H)- Knowledge and recommendations: Booking last minute can be a bit of a double-edged sword when it comes to travel. While the spontaneity can add an exciting edge to your plans, it's important to consider that the availability of services might be limited and the quality of services can be compromised. While we'll do our best to accommodate your preferences, it's worth keeping in mind that securing the most sought-after services may be a bit more challenging. Planning in advance not only secures the best options but also ensures a smoother and more enjoyable journey, allowing you to make the most of your travel experience without the constraints that last-minute bookings might bring.
: 2- Quotation and rates for Multi-Day combined country trips. COMB

-(A)- Our multi-day combined country tours are completely tailor made to fit individual preferences. Because those tours are customized, kindly check with us for rates for your requested tour. Note it is possible to select the desired accommodation standard 3, 4 or 5-star / typically offers are based on standard rooms in related hotels unless otherwise stated, upgraded room categories and / or family rooms would incur a surcharge. If interested to book accommodation directly yourself – please get in touch. -(B)- Accommodation choices and preferences will be considered, yet can’t be guaranteed as this is subject to hotel or camp availability and policies. Alternatives of same desired level can be secured (subject to availability). -(C)- For FTIs (small groups up to 6 guests) - local spot guide in Petra and Jerash would be included (who’d only join during your visit in Petra or Jerash only – if your visit includes either site) please see notes. Yet for groups of 7 guests and more it is mandated by law that we secure a government licensed Guide to escort the group from start till drop off to any destination in Jordan. -(D)- All quotes are based on English speaking local or government licensed guides. Other languages are subject to availability and can’t be guaranteed especially at peak season times, and can ultimately incur a surcharge. -(E)- The Local guides (who are at the visitor’s center of Petra site) are assigned at the visitor's center of the site on a turn-basis. Travel Agencies cannot guarantee the quality of their services. - We endeavor to utilize the guiding services of a licensed guide who is known to our agency. During peak times we might provide you with a guide from the Petra Visitors center. As these guides are not known to our agency, we cannot guarantee the level of their service. Any complaints about problems encountered with the guides from the Petra Visitors center should be directed to the Petra Visitors Centre directly at the conclusion of your guided tour.
: 3- Booking online and - or How to book this tour (Multi-Day combined country trips)? COMB

-(A)- You can request to book your desired tour online or please contact us by email. Online bookings are not confirmed until a personalized email detailing that a booking is confirmed is sent by a member of our reservation team, which will be within 24-48 hours of receiving your online booking. -(B)- We endeavor to display accurate availability on our website, though on rare occasions online bookings are made concurrently with others, and our website cannot reflect this information. -(C)- Securing accommodation space for larger group is primarily controlled by hotel – camp availability. Feedback will be shared with guests, to determine how best to proceed, example standard rooms may not be fully available, upgraded room types for an additional surcharge could be proposed to guest, our team will make sure you understand your options and can decide accordingly.
: 4- In very rare cases, JHT reserves the rights to amend or cancel the booking in the following cases: COMB

-(A)- In Last minute booking in less than 24 hrs period of the requested date. -(B)- When no personalized follow up email detailing that a booking is confirmed is sent by a member of our reservation team. If our JHT team is not available i.e. contact outside working hours, weekends, national holiday, religious holidays or any applicable holiday i.e. Easter, Eids, Christmas, New Year’s Eve…etc. -(C)- In cases of missing / faulty information on guests’ side. -(D)- Also JHT reserves the right to amend /cancel the tour / itinerary for reasons such as service requirements, road or weather conditions, hotel or camp announcements, respective agents’ recommendations in other countries, or unforeseen circumstances. Where a change /cancellation is of a significant nature it will be advised to our customers in writing. JHT cannot be held responsible for any service that we are unable to provide due to that particular component being unavailable due to circumstances beyond our control. -(E)- Refunds will be applied as applicable
: 5- Check Our Terms and Conditions, in addition to our Payments Methods, Conditions, Cancellation & Refunds. COMB

-(A)- Check both where you will find their links at the footer/bottom of our website