13 Day Christian Holy Land Israel and Jordan Tour

On our 13 day Christian Holy Land Tour of Israel and Jordan, let the Bible come alive as you traverse this unique region with our superb team of guides and ground staff. Our tour is available every week, with guaranteed departures, and is brought to life by our experienced and energetic team in both Israel and Jordan to ensure we are able to provide you with the best tour with unrivaled value.

Our 13 day Christian Holy Land Tour covers the highlights of Israel and Jordan with a Biblical focus in the content included. As we visit sites including Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee, Petra, Madaba, Mount Nebo, and many more, the places of the Bible will be brought to life, and with all arrangements in place, you’ll be free to simply sit back, absorb the content, let your senses take in the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells, and reflect on a set of memories which will remain with you forever.

13 Day Christian Holy Land Israel and Jordan Tour Highlights

Spend some free time in Tel Aviv exploring the bustling markets, beautiful beaches, and Bauhaus architecture that lines the White City
Make your way north to explore the rolling hills of the Galilee, the ancient streets of Nazareth, the quaint village of Capernaum, and the Yardenit Baptismal Site
Discover the ancient Herodian port of Caesarea and its Roman ruins, the Hanging Bahai Gardens in Haifa, and the cultural melting pot of Akko
Walk through Jerusalem's ancient streets to Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall, the Quarters of the Old City, and more
Sweep through the shimmering Judean Desert on your way to the very place where Jesus was born, Bethlehem, and then tour the oldest and lowest city on the planet, Jericho
Tour the floating fortress of Masada and enjoy panoramic views across the Dead Sea and the Moab Mountains before descending to the lowest place on Earth to float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea
Enjoy a free day or explore famous Christian sites in the Galilee including Magdala, Cana, Nof Ginosaur or the Jesus Boat, and the Mount of Beatitudes
Cross over into Jordan to uncover the Roman ruins at Jerash, the Byzantine mosaics at Madaba, and admire Mount Nebo, where Moses first laid eyes on the Holy Land
Drive through the Mars-like and ethereal sands of Wadi Rum on your way to Petra, the forgotten Nabatean city that's one of the Seven Wonders of the World
Take a Jeep safari tour with a local Bedouin guide through Wadi Rum's lunar landscape before spending some time in Aqaba, Jordan's port city on the Red Sea
Watch history come to life as you stroll the cities, streets, and sites that Christ and his followers did generations ago for an unforgettable experience

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13 Day Christian Holy Land Israel and Jordan Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival

Check in to hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Free evening to acclimatize
Overnight in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Airport transfer is available if pick up at the airport is selected.

Day 2 - Galilee, Nazareth, River Jordan and Sea of Galilee

Arrive at Sea of Galilee area; The largest freshwater lake in Israel which is also the source of the sacred Jordan River
Visit Capernaum - home to the Apostles, at the foot of the Mount of Beatitudes
Enjoy the panoramic views of the lake and the surrounding valley on your way to Church of Multiplication at Taghba
Arrive to River Jordan at Yardenit and visit the Baptism site
Explore Nazareth, Israel's largest Arab city with its distinctly Middle Eastern flavor and the charming old town of Nazareth
Overnight in vibrant Tel Aviv or historic Jerusalem in a hotel you select from our recommended options

Day 3 - Best of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Walking Tour

Start your tour In Jaffa: Outside Setai Hotel (David Razi'el St 22)
Explore Jaffa And Neve Tzedek, learn about the history and foundation of this city
Explore the colorful and vibrant Shuk HaCarmel Market by tasting its special flavors and ingredients
Continue to Florentin for a street are tour and listen to the stories behind the dynamic graffiti of the area
Finish your day and head to your hotel in Tel Aviv

Day 4 - Caesarea, Haifa and Akko

Start your day exploring Caesarea - see the 2,000-year-old remains of the Roman amphitheater and hippodrome
Explore Akko, the city of the Crusaders, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit Haifa, see the famous hanging Bahai Gardens and Stella Maris Monastery
You’ll finish the tour full, fascinated and ready to take on another day of exploration
Overnight in vibrant Tel Aviv or historic Jerusalem in a hotel you select from our recommended options

Day 5 - Jerusalem

Start your tour by visiting the four quarters of the Old City
Visit the Western Wall in the Jewish Quarter
In the Christian quarter, walk in the footsteps of history on the Via Dolorosa and visit the Holy Sepulchre
In the Muslim Quarter, see the famous 'souq', markets, and take in the flavors and smells surrounding you
Walk from Tzahal Square to the Municipality complex, Jaffa Street, Davidka Square, and Nachlaot
Explore the scents, sounds and flavors of Machane Yehuda Market
Finish your day and return to the hotel you chose from our recommended options

Day 6 - Chrisitian Jerusalem tour

Start the tour by explore the Mount Of Olives, gardens of Gethsemane, Chapel of Ascension where Jesus is believed to have ascended to heaven
Enter the Pater Noster, where Jesus recited the Lord's Prayer, and the Dominus foresaw the destruction of Jerusalem
After that, wander through the garden of Gethsemane and visit the Church of All Nation and Mary's Tomb
Ascend to the Old City via Lion's Gate and visit the pools of Bethesda. Eat a delicious lunch in the Muslim Souq (marketplace)
Walk Jesus' footsteps on the Via Dolorosa, taking in churches and landmarks along the way
End the tour and go back to your hotel Jerusalem or Tel Aviv

Day 7 - Bethlehem, Jericho and Jordan River

Arrive In Bethlehem And Meet Your Local Guide, Tour The city where Jesus was born, with its famous Church of Nativity
See the famous Banksy hotel
Continue To Jericho For Your Guided Tour And Ascend The Mount Of Temptation via cable car
Visit The Qasr Al Yahud Baptismal Site On The Jordan River
Overnight in vibrant Tel Aviv or historic Jerusalem in a hotel you select from our recommended options

Day 8 - Masada, Ein Gedi, and Dead Sea

Arrival in Masada. Ascend via the cable car and explore the site with a guided tour
Explore the ruins of King Herod's palace and fortified site, which is a symbol of heroism in Jewish history and Israel society
Arrive at Ein Gedi. Explore this beautiful nature reserve, a true desert oasis
Enjoy floating in the Dead Sea waters and immersing in muds of this unique place, the lowest point on Earth. Free time for lunch
Leave the Dead Sea after a full day of exploring the 'must see' sites of Israel
Overnight in vibrant Tel Aviv or historic Jerusalem in a hotel you select from our recommended options

Day 9 - Free Day

Enjoy a free day in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Explore the city and its culture

Day 10 - Northern Jordan – Sheikh Hussein, Jerash, Amman

Transfer in the early morning to the border of the Jordan side, then start your explorations with a short tour of Jerash. Jerash was part of the Graeco-Roman Decapolis, the league of ten cities bound by strong political, social and commercial interests. It's one of the best preserved Roman towns outside Italy
Continue to tour in the city of Amman - Jordan's sprawling capital city.
Walking in Amman visit the Citadel, the Roman ruins, and the Roman theater in the most active center of the city, King Abdullah Mosque
After a full day of exploring the sites, enjoy a relaxing evening in your hotel and get ready for tomorrow’s adventure
Overnight in Amman

Day 11 - Amman, Nebo, Madaba, Wadi Rum

Start your day at Mount Nebo - the place where Moses is buried. Enjoy the wonderful view up from the mountain seeing the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Jericho in the other bank of the Jordan River
Drive to visit Madaba, best known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, especially a large Byzantine-era mosaic map of The Holy Land. Visit Madaba's most spectacular churches around the world: ST. George church where you will find the Mosaic Map of Jerusalem painted on the floor of the church
Drive towards Wadi Rum, and enjoy a jeep tour with the unique views of the Wadi
Arrive at the Bedouin campsite in Wadi Rum and enjoy an authentic dinner in the desert setting
Overnight in Wadi Rum (upgrades possible)

Day 12 - Wadi Rum, Petra, Arava

Enjoy Breakfast at the campsite enjoying the beautiful morning skies of Wadi Rum
Enter the amazing city of Petra: The two thousand-years-old city and UNESCO world heritage site
Visit the iconic sites and some of the beaten track places of Petra, those spots who tourists are not usually able to see due to time restrictions
Enjoy some free time to explore the site at your own pace (time permitting)
Head to Aqaba and return to the Israeli side of the border, return to Jerusalem/Tel Aviv, travel time is approximately 4 hours
Overnight in vibrant Tel Aviv or historic Jerusalem in a hotel you select from our recommended options
(arrival at your hotel is by midnight on this day)

Day 13 - Departure

Free day
Airport transfer is available if drop off at the airport is selected.

NB - all timings on 13 Day Christian Holy Land Israel and Jordan Tour are approximate

Availability

Available dates are shown in green along with the starting price for that date based on recent searches for 2 adults. Click on a date to move to the next step and customize your trip such as adding airport transfers, choosing your hotel, and adding extra nights.

important information

Includes

Transportation in modern air-conditioned vehicles

Hand picked expert guides in both Israel & Jordan

Daily pick up from a centralized location

12 nights of accommodation

Petra Entrance fees

Two dinners and two lunches (in Jordan)

Excludes

Border Crossing Fees (approx 65 USD per person paid in cash at the border

Entrance fees on day 6 to Pater Noster, Bethesda’s Pool and St Anne’s Church (approx 10 ILS per person paid in cash)

Meals and drinks in Israel on all days

Any entrance fees not mentioned above

Personal travel insurance

Gratuities

What to Bring

Passport is required at the border

Walking shoes

Hat & sunscreen

Comfortable clothing according to the season

Essential Information

Why stay in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv? These two cities provide access to countless great restaurants and leisure options, and more flexibility than being based in other locations. Your overnight stays will be booked according to your final tour schedule, which may vary from the sample itinerary online

Please note, border crossing fee is NOT included in the tour price and is paid directly at the border, in cash. Border fee is for departure tax from Israel, the departure tax for operated groups from Jordan, arrangement, and preparation of Jordan visa, assistance service from border representative on departure from Israel, assistance service from border representative on arrival in Jordan, and assistance service from border representative on departure from Jordan

The order of days is subject to change and will be reflected on your itinerary provided before travel. Hotel choice is provided upon availability. Change of an existing package booking is possible only for a fee and depends on the availability of hotels

Pickup for the day departing to Jordan and returning from Jordan will be at a centralized point in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem

N.B: The hotels included in Petra are as followed: 3* - Petra Al Nabt hotel or similar. 4* - Sella hotel or similar. 5* - The Old Village Hotel or similar

N.B: The hotels included in Wadi Rum are as followed: 3* - Wadi Rum Beit Ali Camp or similar. 4* - Hassan Zawedah or similar. 5* - Al Sultana Luxury or similar

Please note that the hotels are subject to availability

If you select pick up/drop off at the airport, please provide your flight details in 'Notes', or reach out to our customer team with the relevant information for your airport pick up

For Jordan : We are able to arrange visa for most nationalities (including USA, Canada, all European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, Japan, China, India). Certain nationalities are required to arrange a visa in advance. Please contact us in case of questions