Splendors
of Israel
Jordan and Palestine
A 14 Day Private Touring
Though
small in size, the Holyland looms large in the imagination of every
traveler. See the very best of Israel , Palestine and Jordan in our
fully-escorted tour. Add
Syria ?
DAY
1 - TEL AVIV & JERUSALEM Thursday - Weekly - Year Round
Our
staff meets you at Ben-Gurion airport, assists with arrival formalities,
and escorts you to your Jerusalem hotel.
DAY
2 - JERUSALEM & BETHLEHEM Friday (B)
We
start our tour at the scale model of Jerusalem as it appeared in Herod's
time, then go on to the Shrine of the Book to see the sacred Dead Sea
Scrolls. Then it's on to Ein Kerem and Bethlehem for a visit to the
Church of the Nativity, stopping at the Shepherds' Field on the way
back to Jerusalem.
DAY
3 - JERUSALEM Saturday (B)
We
start our explorations of Jerusalem, holy city to Christians, Jews and
Muslims, with a drive to the Mount of Olives, which offers panoramic
views. We visit the Church of Pater Noster and the Chapel of the Ascension
on our way to the Garden of Gethsemane. From the Garden, we enter Jerusalem's
walls to the Old City for a visit to the Western Wall and the Dome of
the Rock. We follow in Jesus' footsteps along the Via Dolorosa to the
Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
DAY
4 - JERUSALEM Sunday (B)
Now
that you've had a tour of the city, set out on your own to discover
its charms: the narrow bazaar streets of the Old City, the cheerful
cafés of New Jerusalem, and the broad boulevards surrounding
the modern city.
DAY
5 - JERUSALEM Monday (B)
Another
full day on your own in Jerusalem to wonder on your own, or ask us for
help with the available optional tours.
DAY
6 - BETHANY, DEAD SEA & MASADA Tuesday (B)
We
drive to Bethany and the site of the Good Samaritan's inn, then continue
through the Judean Hills down to the Dead Sea, below sea level. At Qumran,
we see the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. We go on
to the verdant oasis of Ein Gedi, and to Masada, where we ascend the
natural fortress by cable car. We return to Jerusalem passing by fabled
Jericho, the oldest city in the world.
DAY
7 - GOLAN, NAZARETH & GALILEE Wednesday (B)
We
drive north to Nazareth to see the Church of the Annunciation, built
to shelter the grotto where Mary received the message that she would
bear Jesus. Passing by Cana of Galilee, we reach Tiberias, on the Sea
of Galilee. We sail aboard the Lido to Tabgha, on the opposite shore,
returning to Tiberias for the night.
DAY
8 - ACRE, HAIFA, TEL AVIV & JAFFA Thursday (B)
Acre,
the medieval fortress-city, was visited by Caesar, Richard the Lion-Hearted,
and Napoleon. We follow in their footsteps along its ancient streets.
Continuing our journey, we seethe Baha'i Shrine and its Persian Gardens
in Haifa, and the Roman amphitheater and Crusaders' fortress in Caesarea.
Then traveling along Tel Aviv's bustling streets, we make our way to
Jaffa (Joppa) to see its ancient port and the artists' colony which
has grown up around it. We spend the night in Tel Aviv.
DAY
9 - TEL AVIV & JAFFA Friday (B)
Full day at leisure to explore Tel Aviv on your own.
DAY
10 - Tel Aviv / Amman Jordan Saturday (B)
Our
local rep escorts you to Allenby / King Hussein Bridge , cross into
Jordan.
On to Amman and your hotel. . Local sweets awaits you at your hotel
room with our compliments.
In the afternoon we visit of Amman, the capital of the Kingdom, with
its archeological and modern sites
DAY
11 - Sunday - Amman - Jerash- Mount Nebo - Madaba - Petra : (BL)
After
breakfast , tour Jerash, the best preserved Roman City of the East.
.
On to Mt. Nebo. Then continue on to Madaba and visit the oldest map
of the Holy Land, St. George's Cathedral . Lunch is included at a local
restaurant.
Proceed to Petra for check-in and overnight at your hotel
DAY
12 - Monday :(BL)
We
spend the entire day at Petra, the stunning desert city hewn by the
Nabateans from solid cliffs of pink and violet sandstone. Petra was
known in the bible as Sela, and rediscovered only in 1812. You'll feel
like Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" as you penetrate
into the city through a narrow sandstone gorge, the Siq, wander among
the Temple of the Winged Lion, tombs, Roman theater, and the imposing
Treasury, and even explore on horseback. Our discoveries complete, we'll
head back to your hotel for the night.
DAY
13 - Tuesday - Petra : (B)
Full day at leisure in Petra or optional tour of Wadi Rum . Return
to Amman and your hotel.
DAY
14 - Wednesday -Amman : (B)
After an early breakfast , proceed to Queen Alia Amman airport- Jordanian
Departed tax is included in our rate.
RATES
per person
| |
Superior
|
First
Class |
| Triple* |
US$
3916 . |
US$
3506 . |
| Double |
US$
4020 . |
US$
3666 .. |
| Single |
US$
4669 . |
US$
4346 . |
You may combine this tour with any of our tours to Syria , Jordan or
Egypt for an even more memorable vacation.
Your
tour includes:
-
Private
Transfers in Israel, Palestine and Jordan.
-
Accommodations
according to the category chosen, including all taxes and service
charges
-
Meals
as specified in the itinerary : cB = Continental Breakfast. L= set-menu
lunch
-
Private
English-speaking guide
-
Fully
escorted guided sightseeing in an air-conditioned vehicle
-
All
entrance fees on sightseeing tours
-
Jordanian
Departure Tax
-
Airport
taxes
- International
air fare from/ to your home country
- Trip
interruption and cancellation insurance
- Personal
expenses, including excess baggage or shipping charges, beverages,
and personal charges in hotels for laundry, telephone, or other
services
- Gratuities
- Optional
Excursion
Please
read our Terms & Conditions. By sending your deposit, you confirm
that you have read and have accepted these conditions.
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| Jordan | Morocco
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