Jordan and Israel Discovery
15 Days
Visiting: Amman, Jordan Valley, Mount Nebo, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Tel Aviv, Nazareth, Galilee Mountains, Bethlehem, Mount Zion, Jerusalem
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Tour code:
2004
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Level1
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$8105 (USD) including Flights from the UKTour Overview
From Bedouin camps to Crusader castles, the sunny sands of Jordan, Israel and Palestine are steeped in history. Join us on an immersive two week journey through these ancient lands, and get an inside perspective on the many cultures that call this beautiful region home.
Itinerary
Day 1: Fly To Amman
Location: Amman
Meals Included: Dinner
Fly to Amman, arriving late the same day. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for your overnight stay.
Day 2: Jordan Valley
Location: Jordan Valley
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue onto Jerash, also referred to as the Pompeii of the East. Later, visit the town of Ajloun and admire the fortress of Qa'lat Al Rabad overlooking the Jordan Valley.
Day 3: Amman City Tour
Location: Amman
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a city tour of Amman, taking in the Citadel and Roman Amphitheatre, before heading out of the city to see the historic Desert Castles.
Day 4: Mount Nebo
Location: Mount Nebo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel to Mount Nebo and to the town of Madaba visiting Madaba Mosaic Map, the oldest surviving depiction of the Holy Land and St. George Church. Continue to the town of Petra, where we enjoy an evening cooking class.
Day 5: Petra
Location: Petra
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore the caves and tombs of this “Lost City”, Jordan’s most valuable treasure. It is surrounded by imposing mountains and has many locations within, such as The Siq, The Dam, Bab Al Siq and the popular Treasury. Return tonight to see this wonder under candlelight.
Day 6: Wadi Rum
Location: Wadi Rum
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stop at Little Petra, a smaller version of Petra before arriving at Wadi Rum. A drive over the sand dunes will allow for further exploration before settling in at your desert camp, just as the Bedouin nomads do.
Day 7: Dead Sea (East Coast)
Location: Dead Sea
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey to the Dead Sea, the lowest body of water on Earth, with a high level of salinity which allows one to float. You will have the afternoon to explore the surrounding area.
Day 8: Tel Aviv
Location: Tel Aviv
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer from the Dead Sea to Tel Aviv by road. On arrival you will check into your hotel and have time to relax.
Day 9: Jaffa - Caesarea - Nazareth
Location: Nazareth
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will visit Jaffa, the world's oldest active harbour, before travelling to Caesarea to view the fascinating Roman ruins Drive to view the Holy Land at Mukhraga viewpoint before finishing your touring in Nazareth, childhood home of Jesus.
Day 10: Galilee And Acre
Location: Galilee Mountains
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel to Tabgha, considered the site of the miracle of the Loaves and Fishes, and see its charming mosaics before visiting the Ancient Synagogue and House of St. Peter in Capernaum. Stop at the Mount of Beatitudes, where the Sermon on the Mount is believed to have taken place, before continuing to Acre (Akko) to see its Crusader Fortress.
Day 11: Qasr El Yahud And The Dead Sea (West)
Location: Dead Sea
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel to Qasr El Yahud, site of Christ's river baptism, and onto Jericho where you will take a cable car up to Quarantal Monastery, built into the face of the mountain. Arrive back, on the West side of the Dead Sea, to relax for the afternoon.
Day 12: Bethlehem
Location: Bethlehem
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, before you take the cable car to the top of Masada Fortress - site of a major Jewish rebellion against the Romans. Continue your journey to Bethlehem, located in the central West Bank of Palestine, and enjoy a Palestinian dancing show this evening.
Day 13: Mount Zion
Location: Mount Zion
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning you will visit the Church of Nativity, built over the birthplace of Christ, before driving to Jerusalem. Visit the Cenacle, King David's Tomb and the Dormition Abbey at Mount Zion. End the day visiting the Hebrew University, Parliament House and the Supreme Court.
Day 14: Jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your final day will include the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. Stroll through the Old City to see the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Virgin Mary's birthplace. End the day with an authentic Shabbat dinner experience prepared by a local Rabbi.
Day 15: Depart Tel Aviv
Location: Tel Aviv
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, we will endeavour to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. Any changes to confirmed bookings need to be sent to us in writing via your travel agent. Please refer to our booking conditions for further information and fees.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your Final Travel Documents are usually sent to you 2-3 weeks prior to your departure. Your travel pack will include your tour itinerary, hotel details, flight e-tickets and a travel guide. If you have booked with a travel agent, your tickets will be dispatched to your travel agent unless we have been otherwise informed.
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Will I be travelling with passengers from other countries?
Our passengers generally enjoy the mixture of British, Australian and American clients on tour. Occasionally we are joined by English-speaking passengers from other countries.
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Do you allow children on your tours?
We allow children 12 years and over on our group tours. We recommend that families with children of any age take advantage of our private or tailormade tours. This will give you more flexibility while on tour.
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Low Deposit
Wendy Wu requires a minimum deposit of 350 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of wendy wu charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
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How we Keep you safe on our Tours
Your safety and well-being will always be our Number 1 priority which is why we’ve instituted the most stringent COVID health and safety protocols on all of our tours. Here is a brief summary of the steps we are taking to ensure you will be safe, secure and satisfied when you travel with us.
Guides and National Escorts
Our National Escorts and guides will conduct a Health and Safety briefing with you before the tour begins and will help everyone ensure they adhere to social distancing, hygiene practises and local regulations. They will carry a supply of face masks and hand sanitiser for you to use free of charge and will, of course, observe the highest level of personal hygiene at all times.
Should anyone on the group fall ill your National Escort will ensure the individual receives swift medical attention and can only return to the group once cleared to do so.
Transport & Sightseeing
Vehicles will be thoroughly cleaned with disinfectant after each excursion service, overnight and between different groups.
You will always have at least one seat between you and your fellow tourers, hand sanitiser will be given to the group on each embarkation and vehicles will be thoroughly ventilated prior to passengers boarding.
Drivers will always embark vehicles after clients, disembark the group vehicle prior to clients disembarking, and maintain social distancing and a high level of personal hygiene at all times.
Your guides will assess the situation on the ground avoiding large crowds – where possible, alter timings and splitting the group into smaller sizes.
Accommodation
Wendy Wu Tours will only offer hotels that have undergone a detailed hygiene assessment, have specific COVID-19 protocols in place and comply with government standards.
We will ensure these protocols include staff practising social distancing and wearing appropriate PPI, regular cleaning and disinfection of high frequency touch points in all areas and food safety.
Dining
All the restaurants we visit will be researched and inspected regularly to ensure that they follow the strictest health, cleanliness and safety guidelines.
All waiting staff will wear face masks and gloves and we will arrange à la carte dining, waiter-served meals or waiter-assisted buffets throughout the tour. We will not share open-buffet meals with other hotel or restaurant guests.
Hand sanitiser will be provided to the group before and after every food and beverage service.