Tour Delve Deep: Jordan & Israel 2022-23

Accommodation

- 7 nights in hotel-style accommodation (twin-share), 2 nights in hostels (twin-share), 1 night in a Bedouin desert camp (twin-share)

Meals

10 breakfasts 4 dinners

Others

Visit Madaba Visit Mt Nebo Visit Karak Castle Orientation walk of Petra with Trip Leader Wadi Rum 4x4 excursion Stay overnight in Bedouin desert camp Float in the Dead Sea Walking tour of Amman with Trip Leader See the Roman ruins of Jerash Walking tour of Jerusalem with local guide Walking tour of Bethlehem with local guide Local Israeli winery tour Walking tour of Old Jaffa with local guide

Transport

Air-conditioned minicoach

Guide

Awesome English-speaking Trip Leader

Hygieneprotocol

From 27 October 2021, all customers will be required to provide proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination status in order to join the tour.

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Petra by Night tour: from 25 USD Dinner with a local family in Petra: from 20 USD Camel ride: from 20 USD Diving in Aqaba: prices available locally Snorkelling in Aqaba: from 25 USD

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Day 1 Day 1: Amman (Jordan)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Amman (Jordan)

Touch down in one of the oldest cities in existence. Ready to experience the new and exotic? Thought so. Spot your Topdeck Rep at the airport (hint: they’re holding a placard with your name on it). Dump your stuff at the hotel and meet your fellow explorers. We might be a mixed bunch but we’re all in it together. Hungry? That’s lucky – tonight’s our first chance to sample some lip-smacking local eats at an included group dinner.

Included today:
- Airport transfer

Meals:
- Dinner
Day 2 Day 2: Amman – Madaba, Mt Nebo And Karak – Petra
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Amman – Madaba, Mt Nebo And Karak – Petra

Rise and shine! We’re off to the Lost City after breakfast. But it’s not just about the destination – the road to Petra is gonna be amazing. First? Madaba: the site of an ancient holy map that’s so detailed it puts Google Maps to shame. Check out the vibrantly coloured and intricately detailed Byzantine-era mosaics scattered across the city before we take in allllll the views of the Promise Land from Mt Nebo. Seen Kingdom of Heaven? Channel your inner Orlando Bloom as we storm through the Crusader stronghold of Karak Castle. And to round it all off? Experience Petra – by night. Opt for a goosebump-inducing walk down the dark ravine, following the sound of traditional music and the soft glow of a candle-lit desert floor. Awesome is an understatement.

Included today:
- Visit Madaba
- Visit Mt Nebo
- Visit Karak Castle

Optional activities:
- Petra by Night tour: from 25 USD

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 3 Day 3: Petra
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Petra

Words can’t describe how breathtaking this place is, so why would we try? Spend the whole day uncovering the magic of the Lost City and learn why people have been drawn to this place since 312 BC. With towering burning-red cliff faces and a façade made famous by Indiana Jones, this place rocks (sorry not sorry). Get your bearings on an orientation walk with our expert Trip Leader. Then: the rest of the day is yours to explore. Just be back in time for tonight’s optional dinner – a delicious traditional meal of maqluba with a local family. This is as authentic as it gets.

Included today:
- Orientation walk of Petra with Trip Leader

Optional activities:
- Dinner with a local family in Petra: from 20 USD

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 4 Day 4: Petra – Wadi Rum
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Petra – Wadi Rum

Back in the day, camels were the go-to way to cross the desert. But we’ve got a more buttock-friendly transport option today as we switch the coach for a 4X4 and venture across The Valley of the Moon to our traditional Bedouin Camp in the heart of the Jordanian desert. If you want to see if Alice really does have two humps, there’s an optional ride on offer today. Or just sit back and take it all in. This is your moment. Tonight’s included dinner is brought to you by one of the world’s most ancient nomadic tribes – tuck in around the camp fire and learn all about Bedouin life with your trip mates. We’re spending the night under the best-looking night sky you’ve ever laid eyes on. Heck yes!

Included today:
- Wadi Rum 4x4 excursion
- Stay overnight in Bedouin desert camp

Optional activities:
- Camel ride: from 20 USD

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 5 Day 5: Wadi Rum – Aqaba
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Wadi Rum – Aqaba

From a sea of burnt-red sand to well, the actual sea – we’re making tracks to Jordan’s only coastal city. Dating back to 4,000 BC, Aqaba’s located smack-bang in the middle of the Red Sea, with temps rarely dropping below 20°C. Meaning? It’s THE place for diving, snorkelling and Nemo-spotting. And you’ve got the whole afternoon to do just that. Scuba dive around sunken military tanks, transport planes and Lebanese freighters. Make friends with flashy fish, colourful coral and green turtles (maybe). Then, gather the gang for a shawarma (Jordanian kebab) and sunset on the beach. This is livin’.

Optional activities:
- Diving in Aqaba: prices available locally
- Snorkelling in Aqaba: from 25 USD

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 6 Day 6: Aqaba – Dead Sea – Amman
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Aqaba – Dead Sea – Amman

Ready to tick “bob on top of the Dead Sea” off your bucket list? Today is your day. At 427 m below sea level (the lowest point on Earth), the Dead Sea is so salty you can float weightlessly around like last night’s second helping of shawarma didn’t happen. Tip: avoid shaving your legs, face or other... parts before your swim. Sh*t stings! Give yourself a free spa treatment with the mineral-laden mud. Snap a pic for mum. And pile back on the coach – we’re heading back to Amman for an education in the Roman, Byzantine AND Umayyad empires that have left their mark on this place. Check out the Roman Amphitheatre, Citadel and melting pot of ancient historical sites on a walking tour with your fact-filled Trip Leader before heading downtown for a falafel feed.

Included today:
- Float in the Dead Sea
- Walking tour of Amman with Trip Leader

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 7 Day 7: Amman – Jerash – Jerusalem (Israel)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Amman – Jerash – Jerusalem (Israel)

Crank the history knob to 11 with a visit to Jerash – home to a bunch of Greco-Roman highlights, including a hippodrome which was used for chariot racing (and has nothing to do with hippos). Then wave goodbye to Jordan (and the trip mates who’ll be leaving us here) as we cross into Israel. Flash your passport and meet your local Israeli guide. After another included group dinner, we’re bunking down in the heart of Jerusalem tonight. Sit back and enjoy the view at our hostel’s rooftop terrace. This is what you came for.

Included today:
- See the Roman ruins of Jerash
- Local Israeli guide

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 8 Day 8: Jerusalem
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Jerusalem

Christianity, Islam and Judaism all consider Jerusalem a holy place, so it’s a big deal. Get educated on a guided tour of the old town, checking out the likes of Via Dolorosa, Dome of the Rock, Gethsemane, King David’s Tomb, the Western Wall and Golgotha (where Jesus was crucified). Then: the rest is up to you. Need some suggestions? Take in all the I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E views from the Mount of Olives. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, believed by some to be Jesus’s final resting place (expect queues!). Then, check out Mahane Yehunda Market – a variety of local produce stores by day, buzzing bars and shisha stalls by night. You wanted free time to delve deeper – go get it!

Included today:
- Walking tour of Jerusalem with local guide

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 9 Day 9: Jerusalem – Bethlehem – Tel Aviv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Jerusalem – Bethlehem – Tel Aviv

Today we’re rolling on to the culturally rich city of Bethlehem to see the very spot Jesus was born (according to certain sources). Wander across Manger Square and check out the Church of Nativity with your local guide, before heading over to Banksy’s Walled Off Hotel for the ‘worst view in the world’. Think: a hotel, museum, protest and art gallery all in one. Learn your ABCs of Israeli wine with a quick stop at a local winery, before we arrive in Tel Aviv. Discover the chilled-out seaport of Old Jaffa – ticking off the Clock Tower and St Peter’s Church. Then: there’s a reason they call this place ‘Non-Stop City’ – time to gather your trip mates and find out why.

Included today:
- Walking tour of Bethlehem with local guide
- Local winery tour
- Walking tour of Old Jaffa with local guide

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 10 Day 10: Tel Aviv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Tel Aviv

The trip may be winding up – but the adventure sure isn’t over yet! Today is 100% yours to delve deeper into this electrifying gem of a city. Sniff out some heady spices and show off your mad bartering skills (or not) at traditional Carmel Market. Make like a local and head to HaYarkon Park for a people-watching picnic. Or check out Sarona Market for alllll the world snacks under one roof (warning: Geminis and Librans will need help with decisions here). And this evening? Time for one final group dinner at a local eatery. WHAT an adventure it’s been.

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 11 Day 11: Tel Aviv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Tel Aviv

Down your pomegranate juice and brush away those tears – this morning it’s time to say our goodbyes. Swap those Insta handles and pencil in next year’s reunion trip. Sticking around? Track down Abu Hassan for hummus that will haunt your dreams (it’s that good).

Meals:
- Breakfast

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Delve Deep: Jordan & Israel 2022-23

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Itinerary of your trip Delve Deep: Jordan & Israel 2022-23

Day 1: Amman (Jordan)

Day 2: Amman – Madaba, Mt Nebo And Karak – Petra

Day 3: Petra

Day 4: Petra – Wadi Rum

Day 5: Wadi Rum – Aqaba

Day 6: Aqaba – Dead Sea – Amman

Day 7: Amman – Jerash – Jerusalem (Israel)

Day 8: Jerusalem

Day 9: Jerusalem – Bethlehem – Tel Aviv

Day 10: Tel Aviv

Day 11: Tel Aviv

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