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.
This 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.
Tour Highlights and Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival
- Optional AIrport pickup for additional cost**
- Checkin to hotel in Tel Aviv
- Free evening to acclimatise
- Overnight in Tel Aviv
Day 2
Galilee, Nazareth, River Jordan and Sea of Galilee
- Pickup from your hotel
- Head to the Galilee, we’ll explore this rich region
- Visit Nazareth, where we’ll tour the Church of the Annunciation in Jesus’s hometown
- See Capernaum on the shores of the Sea of Galilee
- Pass the city of Tiberias
- Visit the River Jordan Baptism Site at Yardenit
- Overnight in Tel Aviv
Day 3
Caesarea, Haifa, Akko, Rosh Hanikra
- Pickup from your hotel in the morning
- Visit ancient Caesarea with its Roman amphitheatre, port, hippodrome, and aqueduct. This is a magnificent archaeological site which has been incredibly restored and brought back to life.
- Explore Israel’s third city, Haifa set on the slopes of Mount Carmel which you will drive alongside on the way.
- In the city, you will enjoy a view of the beautiful Baha’i Gardens, a world heritage site home to the Baha’i faith.
- Travel further north, to ancient Acre – a UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site with ancient walled city and colourful market.
- Visit the caves of Rosh Hanikra, on Israel’s far-northern border.
- Overnight in Tel Aviv
Day 4
Golan Heights
- Pick Up from your hotel in the morning
- See Megiddo which stands above the Jezreel Valley (Valley of the Armageddon)
- Ascend into the Golan Heights, one of the most beautiful regions of Israel
- Visit the Ancient Synagogue at Katzrin
- From Mt Bental view across the abandoned villages of Syria, learning Israeli history
- Overnight in Tel Aviv
Day 5
Jerusalem
- Pick up from your hotel in the morning
- View of Jerusalem, see the famous view of the Old City with its Mount of Olives, which has become one of the most iconic images of this holy city. See the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of All Nations which sits within it.
- Crossing the Kidron Valley, enter walled Old City, holy to the three monotheistic faiths (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam)
- Enjoy an overview of the four quarters including the holiest sites to Christianity, the Via Dolorosa with the stations of the cross, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, as well as the Western (Wailing) Wall, Souq, Cardo, and more
- Visit Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust Memorial and Museum
- Overnight in Jerusalem
Day 6
Jesus’s Jerusalem
- Pick up from your hotel in the morning
- Visit the Church of the Ascension on Mount Zion
- At Pater Noster, see the grotto which commemorates the Lord’s Prayer
- Walk down the Mount of Olives into the Kidron Valley visiting Dominus Flevit
- Visit the Church of All Nations in Garden of Gethsemane
- In the Old City, visit Bethesda’s Pool, St Anne’s Church, the convent of the Sisters of Zion, and the Ecce Homo Arch
- Overnight in Jerusalem
Day 7
Bethlehem and Jericho
- Pickup from your hotel
- Drive into the Judean Desert, descending through the canyons of this majestic landscape
- At Jericho, the Oldest City on Earth, see the famous Sycamore Tree, Old City, and Mount of Temptation
- Visit Bethlehem, the town where Jesus was born. Explore the Church of Nativity, Manger Square, and Shepherd’s Field
- Overnight in Jerusalem
Day 8
Masada and Dead Sea
- Pickup from your hotel
- Drive to the lowest region on the planet, and head south along the shores of the Dead Sea to Mount Masada, a fortress which stands tall above this desert landscape
- Head to the top of Masada by cable car, and take in the spectacular views of the Dead Sea region, explore the palace of King Herod, and learn the story of this remarkable site
- Relax at the Dead Sea, float in the waters and immersing in the muds which are bottled and re-sold around the world
- See Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered
- Overnight in Jerusalem
Day 9
Sea of Galilee Area Christian Sites (Optional)
- Pickup from your hotel
- The Sea of Galilee’s importance in the life of Jesus is somewhat unrivaled, and on this day we will explore some of the most important sites of this region
- Visit Magdala, hometown of Mary Magdalene
- At Kibbutz Ginosar on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, we’ll see the remains of the ‘Jesus Boat’ which was uncovered as the best-discovered remnant of a vessel dating to the time of Christ
- Visit the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered his ‘Sermon on the Mount’
- Visit the Wedding Church in Kfar Cana
- Overnight in Jerusalem
- This is an optional day of touring, available for extra $105 per person. If you prefer, you can instead enjoy a free day at leisure.
Day 10
Northern Jordan – Jerash, Madaba, Mt Nebo
- Pickup from centralised location in Tel Aviv (your hotel can arrange a taxi for approximately $10)
- Drive north through the Jordan River Valley to the border crossing with Jordan
- Enter Jordan and meet your Jordanian tour guide
- Explore Jerash, one of the most spectacular Roman sites in the world, an extensive and impressive city
- At Madaba, see the Byzantine Mosaics and church
- From Mount Nebo, gaze across Israel, the ‘Promised Land’, and see the very same view that Moses had after walking 40 years in the Desert
- Overnight in Petra
Day 11
Petra
- One of the Seven Wonders of the World enjoy a guided tour of the highlights of this unrivaled ancient city which was constructed by the Nabateans in what is an unimaginable feat of human ingenuity
- Drive through the Jordanian desert to the Wadi Rum desert
- Overnight in Wadi Rum at a Bedouin Campsite (note that hotel is available in Aqaba for those who would prefer)
Day 12
Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Eilat, Red Sea
- With local Bedouin tribes people, enjoy a jeep safari through the magical Wadi Rum Desert. This landscape is termed the “Valley of the Moon” and is famous from popular culture having featured in many historic and current productions
- In Aqaba, explore the vibrant markets in Jordan’s Red Sea city
- Relax in Eilat, Israel’s ‘vacation city’ which sits majestically on the Red Sea, before heading back to Jerusalem through the Arava Valley. If light permits, we might see the statue of Lot’s Wife and Mount Sodom.
- Overnight in Jerusalem (arrival at your hotel is by midnight on this day)
Day 13
Departure
- Free day in Jerusalem
- Transfer to the airport available upon enquiry, for additional cost.
Further Details
- Price $2239 per person including 12 nights of accommodation, guiding by experienced government licensed guides, transportation in modern air conditioned vehicles, entrance fees to sites, breakfast every day, two dinners and two lunches (in Jordan).
- Price excludes Border Crossing Fees (approx 65 USD) and visa fee to Jordan (approx 60 USD) per person paid in cash at the border).
- 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, 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 availability of hotels.
- A high season supplement applies to this tour during the following periods in 2019: Summer (01/08/19-31/08/19), September, October and November (01/09/2019-30/11/2019), Christmas + New Year (23/12/19-02/01/20).
In 2020: Purim (06/03-10/03), Pesach (7/04-18/04), Independence Day + May (28/05-31/05), Gay Parade Week (15/06-21/06), Summer (1/08-31/08), September + October (15/09-31/10), Christmas + New Year (23/12/20-06/01/21). - The tour price is based on double occupancy. For single supplement and for high season supplement, please enquire.
- Pickup for the day departing to Jordan and returning from Jordan will be at a centralised point in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
- Cancellation fees are as follows:
Up to 14 days before departure - 20% of the total price
Up to 7 days before departure - 50% of the total price Less than 7 days - 100% of the total price
Hotels
3 Star Standard
- Tel Aviv – Gilgal Hotel
- Jerusalem – Shani Hotel
4 Star Standard
- Tel Aviv – Grand Beach Hotel
- Jerusalem – Grand Court Hotel
5 Star Standard
- Tel Aviv – Dan Panorama Hotel
- Jerusalem – Dan Boutique Hotel
*NB all hotels can be substituted with equivalent properties according to availability.
Optional Extras
- Published prices are for 3* Hotels. Upgrade to 4/5* Hotel is available, please enquiry for rates.
- **VIP Service Airport Pickup & Transfer – $96 per booking (up to 3 people). You’ll be greeted after passport control, guided through baggage claim and customs, and transferred to your hotel for the first night.
- Extra nights before or after the tour are available (prices on request according to the season)
- Optional Day 9 – Christian Sites in the Galilee is available for $105 per person
- Additional trips – if there’s somewhere you’d like to visit which is not included in this program, let us try to help you arrange it.
This is a group tour but can be customized and taken privately for families or groups.
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