Tour Israel And Jordan Uncovered (Summer, 12 Days)

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Jerash: Get your Indiana Jones hat on and tour this ancient city. See the 2nd Century Hadrian’s Arch, Corinthian Columns at Temple of Artemis and the Oval Forum Colonnade. Petra: It’s an archaeology treasure trove! Grab your camera and get to know the ‘rose city’: one of the seven Wonders of the World. Jerusalem: Visit one of the world’s oldest cities and a holy focal point for three different religions. See the Church of Holy Sepulchre, Arab Market, Jewish Quarter and Western Wall. Jerusalem: Pay your respects to the Jewish people who suffered in WWII, at Israel’s official site of remembrance. Amman: Visit the TreadRight-supported Iraq Al-Amir Women’s Co-operative Society to see the work they are doing to make local women financially independent. Wadi Rum: Jump in a 4x4 to tour the desert and visit Wadi Rum: AKA ‘Valley of the Moon. It’s literally out of this world!

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Coach

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guests’ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

Meals

5 Dinner (D) 11 Breakfast (B)

Accommodation

9 nights in Hotel, 2 nights in Contiki Special Stay

Guide

A highly trained Trip Manager who brings your adventure to life. An expert driver who knows foreign roads better than Google Maps. Local Guides who make tourist traps a thing of the past. This is your team. Smart, friendly, fun, and integral to everything we do.

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Sounds and Light Spectacular 23.00 USD Experience the surreal stillness of floating in the Dead Sea & Visit the ancient fortress of King Herod’s Palace in Masada Head to local eateries with the Bitemojo App in Jerusalem 23.00 USD EatWith locals inside their homes and taste traditional Israeli food in Tel Aviv 46.00 USD

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Amman
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Amman

Welcome to Jordan! Bronze age ruins, a restored Roman theater, art galleries & a Royal Automobile Museum, Jordan’s capital city is a Middle Eastern metropolis of ancient and modern and the perfect place to begin our Israel & Jordan adventures. We’ll linger here for a night and enjoy an included dinner to get to know each other.
Day 2 Day 2: Amman To Petra
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Amman To Petra

We’ll enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning before setting off, bound for a visit and lunch stop at the Treadright-supported Iraq Al-Amir Women’s Cooperative Society on our way to the ancient Greco-Roman city of Jerash and Rose City of Petra. Here in Jerash, we’ll uncover the Greek & Roman influences on this holy land, as a tour of the city sees us peruse Corinthian columns and ancient ruins. Arriving in Petra, our anticipation will be at an all-time high with the knowledge that tomorrow we’ll be visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site that this city is famed for.
Day 3 Day 3: Petra
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Petra

Today is dedicated to uncovering the wonders of Petra - the magnificent ancient capital of the Nabatean Kingdom, where the hues of pink make us forget what era we’re in. Once we’re done taking pictures, we’ll be awed a second time as our local guide briefs us on the city’s history. Getting up close and personal with Pharaoh’s Castle, the Triumphal Arc and the Treasury, we’ll see just why this is the greatest attraction in the Middle East. After a full day of exploring, we’ll head back to our hotel for an included dinner.
Day 4 Day 4: Petra To Wadi Rum
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Petra To Wadi Rum

All that cultural discovery of the past few days has us craving some chill time, and we’ll find it in Wadi Rum. We’ll leave Petra and embark on a journey through Jordan’s largest and most stunning desert. Silent landscapes, ancient riverbeds and pastel colors will have us glued to the windows as we hop in a 4x4 for the full desert experience. Tonight, we’ll be treated to a Special Stay overnight in the desert, complete with comfortable tents and dinner under the stars.
Day 5 Day 5: Wadi Rum To Amman
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Wadi Rum To Amman

Rested and in love with the desert, we’re almost ready to leave Jordan. Heading back to Amman today, we have a final night here in Jordan with a special visit to the opulent resort town of Aqaba on the way. Ready for some R&R? Aqaba is all about sweeping beaches, renowned dive spots and indulging in everything this resort town has to offer - with the Red Sea at our toes and the sun on our faces. Sun-kissed and relaxed, we’ll return to Amman with an optional dinner out this evening to celebrate our final night in Jordan.
Day 6 Day 6: Amman To Jerusalem
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Amman To Jerusalem

Rolling over the border to Israel, our first stop will be ancient Jerusalem. Welcome to Israel, we’ve arrived in the City of Gold: Jerusalem. In this religious center of Christianity, Islam & Judaism, we’ll begin with an included dinner followed by a free evening to explore.
Day 7 Day 7: Jerusalem
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Jerusalem

Today you have the option to go beyond the monuments and dig deeper into ancient life, with a free day to explore. Maybe step back in history at the Israel Museum to view the Dead Sea Scrolls and see what the city might have looked like in ancient times with the Second Temple Model. Or take up the chance to visit the ancient fortress of Masada and float in the Dead Sea on our optional day trip.
Day 8 Day 8: Jerusalem
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Jerusalem

For our second day in Jerusalem we’ll begin with a full day tour, uncovering secrets and culture that dates back thousands of years. We’ll discover the city’s holy history and iconic sites, including the Jewish Quarter and the Arab Market, and visit Lions Gate, Dolorosa, and the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Tonight you have the chance to see the city lit up at night, with an optional light show.
Day 9 Day 9: Jerusalem To Haifa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Jerusalem To Haifa

It’s been incredible, but it’s time to move on from Jerusalem and discover more of Israel. On our way out of Jerusalem, we’ll make a visit to the sobering site of the Yad Vashem Museum and Memorial, also known as The World Holocaust Remembrance Center. Here in Haifa we’ll discover life outside of the cities on a Kibbutz, a collective community way of living, unique to Israel. We’ll enjoy a traditional dinner here at the Kibbutz and experience Israeli hospitality.
Day 10 Day 10: Haifa To Tel Aviv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Haifa To Tel Aviv

Waving goodbye to Kibbutz life in Haifa, today we have our sights set for Tel Aviv. We’ll meet Doris Hiffawi as part of a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience and enjoy famous Anton coffee and sweets as Doris invites us to her home in the Ajami neighborhood of Jaffa. She will share her personal story of a Christian girl growing up in a Jewish, Muslim, and Christian area. Her heartfelt story shows the complexity of the mixed population city, speaks to the Arab Christian identity in Israel, and explores the true meaning of female empowerment in the area. After all the ancient history we’ve absorbed on this trip, you’ll have the whole afternoon and evening free to orientate yourself into the urban vibes of Tel Aviv.
Day 11 Day 11: Tel Aviv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Tel Aviv

The day is yours to explore at your own pace, and in a city inundated with beaches, parks, museums, shopping centers and cafes, we promise you won’t get bored. Keep it high energy with a day full of seeing the sights and sinking your teeth into Tel Aviv’s eclectic culinary scene, or slow it down with a day spent perusing boutiques with an ice cream in hand.
Day 12 Day 12: Tel Aviv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Tel Aviv

It’s been one incredible adventure, but all good things must come to an end. After a hearty breakfast, we’ll say our goodbyes and swap details. We sense new adventures on the horizon!

12 days tour

Israel And Jordan Uncovered (Summer, 12 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Israel And Jordan Uncovered (Summer, 12 Days)

Day 1: Amman

Day 2: Amman To Petra

Day 3: Petra

Day 4: Petra To Wadi Rum

Day 5: Wadi Rum To Amman

Day 6: Amman To Jerusalem

Day 7: Jerusalem

Day 8: Jerusalem

Day 9: Jerusalem To Haifa

Day 10: Haifa To Tel Aviv

Day 11: Tel Aviv

Day 12: Tel Aviv

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