Holy Lands (Jordan, Israel, Palestine)

(Jordan, Israel, Palestine)

Welcome to an unforgettable journey through the enchanting lands of Jordan and Israel, where history, spirituality, and breathtaking landscapes await you! This tourist program is designed to immerse you in the rich tapestry of cultures and traditions that both countries offer. In Jordan, you will discover ancient wonders such as the Rose City of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the stunning landscapes of Wadi Rum, known for its striking red deserts. You'll have the opportunity to float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea and experience the warm hospitality of the Jordanian people. In Israel, you'll visit iconic sites such as Jerusalem, where the Western Wall and the vibrant markets of the Old City tell the stories of millennia. Explore the serene shores of the Sea of Galilee, and walk through the historical region of Bethlehem. This program aims to not only showcase the rich history and spirituality of these remarkable countries but also to create lasting memories through authentic experiences and connections with the local culture. Join us on this captivating adventure through the Holy Lands! The Holy Lands Tour is an immersive 9-day journey through Jordan and Israel, designed to delve into the rich history and spirituality of these sacred regions. Highlights of the Tour: Jordan: Petra: Explore the ancient city, intricately carved into rock, showcasing remarkable architecture. Dead Sea: Experience the unique floating sensation in one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world. Israel: Jerusalem: Visit significant religious landmarks, including the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Sea of Galilee: Discover the serene landscapes and historical significance of this iconic site. Participants will engage with diverse cultures, witness breathtaking landscapes, and explore important archaeological sites, all contributing to a profound exploration of faith and heritage across these holy lands.

Trip Description

(JORDAN & ISRAEL) PRICES INCLUDE (ONLY): • In Jordan: meet & assist with free visa arrangements • Accommodation at hotels as mentioned above on a bed & breakfast basis. • Transfers as mentioned in the program in a/c vehicle: car/ minivan/ (01-03 Pax in car / 04-06 Pax in a 6-seater minivan) • English-speaking escort/driver all through days of tours and transfers • Local English-speaking guide at Petra for 3 hrs. • In Jordan only: entrance to all sites mentioned in the itinerary. • 4x4 jeep ride in Rum Valley (Bedouin jeep) for 2 hours • 02 small bottles of mineral water per Pax per day for touring days (JORDAN & ISRAEL) PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE: • Visa fees to Israel if needed (please ask if needed) • Meet & assist in Israel (please ask if needed) • Shuttle bus between the two points at Allenby Bridge (you may also want to use VIP transfer - also optional) • Departure tax (15 USD per person out of Jordan and 50 USD out of Israel if needed) • Lunches or dinners (optional – please ask for prices if needed) • Flight ticket • Travel insurance or any kind of medical insurance or covid 19 insurance • Golf Cars in Petra • Any personal expenses of any kind, i.e. phone call, laundry, drinks, mini bar, etc... • gratuities (tips) to guides, drivers, restaurants & hotel staff. • Any extra tours unmentioned in the tour program. • Any meals unmentioned in the tour program. • Private guide (please ask if needed – highly recommended for tours in Israel) • Entrance fees in Israel (integrated with guide services if requested) • Any services that are not listed in included items – even if they are described in itinerary text

Accomodation

Amman - Sulaf Hotel Petra Palace Dead Sea Spa Hotel Golan Tiberias Holy Land Jerusalem

Stay program

day 1:
QUEEN ALIA AIRPORT / AMMAN
Meet at Queen Alia International Airport upon disembarking craft, you will go through halls till immigration area, where you will meet our representative who will be holding a board sign of your name, he will lead you through procedures and deliver you till coach ,transfer to hotel for overnight OPTIONAL LUNCH / OPTIONAL DINNER
day 2:
AMMAN / UMM QAIS / JERASH / AJLOUN / AMMAN
Breakfast At Hotel 08:00 Transfer North to Umm Qais 10:30 Arrive Umm Qais and visit the site Overlooking Golan Heights and Tiberias lake – The site where the Biblical Miracle of Swine took place 12:00 Continue to Jarash 13:30 Arrive Jarash / Visit The site 15:30 Transfer to Ajloun ,Visit Castle 17:30 Transfer Back to Amman for Over Night BREAKFAST AT HOTEL / OPTIONAL LUNCH / OPTIONAL DINNER
day 3:
AMMAN/ MADABA/ MT. NEBO/ MACKAWER/PETRA
After breakfast, visit of Madaba (St. George’s Church) and Byzantine Church of Mt. Nebo, lunch in Mt. Nebo at local restaurant ,Proceed to Mackawer, visit the place where john the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded And Proceed to Petra for Over Night (** If Time permits , You could visit Umm Rsas , The place where St. Simon Lived ) BREAKFAST AT HOTEL / OPTIONAL LUNCH / OPTIONAL DINNER
day 3:
PETRA VISIT / DEAD SEA (Jordan Side)
After breakfast, EARLY MORNING (AROUND 06:30-07:00) Start Visit of Petra from the Entrance – Go Through Siq ( 01 Kilometer on Feet) Till Reaching Treasury Stop for Viewing the Site Then Proceed to Nabatean Tombs, Roman Theater, and Colonnaded Street Back to Entrance Proceed to The Dead Sea ( Jordan Side) (03 Hours) BREAKFAST AT HOTEL / OPTIONAL LUNCH / OPTIONAL DINNER
day 5:
DEAD SEA / ALLENBY BRIDGE /YARDINIT / CAPERNAUM / TIBERIAS
After Breakfast, drive to Allenby Bridge for crossing borders to Israel, (You have the choice to book VIP Mini Van if you want to make the crossing easier – for around 140 USD PP) Welcome arrival at Border, meet and assist by your local guide and driver, We travel to Yardenit - The Baptismal site reminiscent of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan river by John the Baptist. Continue to Capernaum where is believed to have been Jesus' home and the center of his ministry, here we can stand in what is left of the synagogue in which Jesus ministered, and where he performed many miracles, and it's in Capernaum where Peter’s mother-in-law lived and was healed. We visit Jesus Synagogue and the House of St. Peter. Proceed to the Primacy of Peter, where Jesus appeared to his disciples after the Resurrection and where he performed the miraculous catch of the 153 fish and conferred Church authority upon Peter, Visit Tabgha- the site of the Feeding of the 5,000 and Primacy of Peter Church of Multiplication with its 4th Century Mosaic floor. Continue to Tiberias for overnight at Hotel BREAKFAST AT HOTEL / OPTIONAL LUNCH / OPTIONAL DINNER
day 6:
TIBERIAS / CANA / NAZARETH / HAIFA / CAESAREA / JERUSALEM
After Breakfast Check out , then on proceed to idyllic village of Cana. Here we visit the Church of Wedding Miracle where Jesus turned water to wine Wedding vows could be organized renewed for married couples who wish so. From Cana we shall proceed to the biblical city of Nazareth. Towering Basilica of Annunciation is built at the site where Angel Gabriel revealed to Mary the news of divine conception. After the tour of this imposing structure, we shall walk down to visit Josef’s carpentry workshop and pass by the well of Mary. Drive to arrive the port city of Haifa. Here we shall view the breath taking view of the Haifa Bay, from Mt Carmel. We shall visit the Stella Marris convent and church; inside which is housed the cave of Elijah. We shall also view and tour the Bahai Gardens and it fantastic Persian hanging Gardens. This site is a world Heritage site and considered as one of the seven modern wonders of the world. (If Time Permits) Continue to ancient Roman port city of Ceasaria. We shall take short tour of this historical site and view the Roman ruins of Amphitheater and aqueduct. overnight stay Jerusalem BREAKFAST AT HOTEL / OPTIONAL LUNCH / OPTIONAL DINNER
day 7:
JERUSALEM OLD CITY / VIA DOLOROSA
Breakfast at the Hotel, . Proceed to the Old City of Jerusalem- Visit St. Anne Church and the Pool of Bethesda. We will walk the stations of the Way of The Cross- the Via Dolorosa the way of sorrows (14 Stations of the Cross) to visit Judgment Hall of Pilate, all the way to Church of the Holy Sepulcher We shall then walk through the old city streets pass the Jewish Quarter and the Armenian Quarter, to see the last remaining western wall of the Jewish Temple, visit the Upper room (Luke 22), Lord’s Supper, visit King David Tomb, Dormition Abbey, The Cenacle room where two major events in the early Christian Church are commemorated: The Last Supper and the coming of the Holy Spirit on the apostles and walk through the Jewish Quarter. Visit St Peter at Galicantu one of the most striking churches in Jerusalem commemorates the Apostle Peter’s triple denial of his Master, his immediate repentance and his reconciliation with Christ after the Resurrection Back to Hotel for overnight BREAKFAST AT HOTEL / OPTIONAL LUNCH / OPTIONAL DINNER
day 8:
JERUSALEM / MOUNT OLIVES /MT ZION / BETHLEHEM / ALLENBY BRIDGE / AMMAN
After breakfast check out, proceed to visit the Church of the Nativity Visit the Shepherd’s Field where an angel appeared to announce the birth of Jesus. Visit Our Lady of Milk Grotto Church. Proceed to top of Mount of Olives where the Lord ascended into heaven (acts 1) we will have a view across the Kidron Valley to the Eastern Gate where the prince of Peace will enter . Visit the Church of Ascension and we pass by Pater Noster Church on the Mount of olives, we recall Christ’s teaching of the Lord’s Prayer to his disciples. Then we visit Dominus Flevit where "The Lord wept" as he beheld the Holy City. Through Palm Sunday Road we proceed down to the Gethsemane where you will see 2,000 year old Olive trees that date back to the time of Christ. Basilica of the Agony and Tomb of St. Mary a dimly-lit, below-ground church where a Christian tradition says the Mother of Jesus was buried. OPTIONAL LUNCH / OPTIONAL DINNER
day 9:
TRANSFER FROM AMMAN TO QUEEN ALIA AIRPORT
AMMAN TO AIRPORT TAKES AROUND 45 MNTS – 01 HOUR MUST BE AT AIRPORT 03 HRS BEFORE FLIGHT DEPARTURE TIME BREAKFAST AT HOTEL