Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tel Aviv
You'll be met at Ben Gurion Airport on the 2nd floor at Gate 23 and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv. The driver will wait up to 1 hour after your flight lands, so there's time for baggage and getting through the terminal. Once you're settled at the hotel, the evening is yours to wander around Tel Aviv at your own pace. Maybe grab dinner near the beach or walk through the neighborhoods to get a feel for the city.
- Start point
- הנוחתים, Israel (Ben Gurion airport , 00:00 - 23:00)
- Accommodation
- Day 2
Jerusalem
You'll be picked up from central Tel Aviv between 07:30 and 07:45 for a guided tour of Jerusalem. The day includes Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Church of All Nations, Zion Gate, the Jewish Quarter, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Church of the Holy Sepulcher. There's a lot to see, so you'll be on the move throughout the day. By evening you'll head back to Tel Aviv for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jerusalem
- Visit Mount of Olives
- Explore Garden of Gethsemane
- Visit Church of All Nations
- Visit Zion Gate
- Explore Jewish Quarter
- Visit Western Wall
- Walk Via Dolorosa
- Visit Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Landmarks Mount of Olives Garden of Gethsemane Church of All Nations Zion Gate Jewish Quarter Western Wall Via Dolorosa Church of the Holy Sepulcher - Day 3
Masada and Dead Sea
Pickup happens between 07:30 and 07:45 from Tel Aviv. You'll drive through the Judean Desert toward Masada, then take the cable car up to explore Herod's fortress. After that, there's free time at the Dead Sea to float around or relax on the shore. The drive back to Tel Aviv takes place in the evening, so you'll have a full day out in the desert and by the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
Included Activities
- Drive through Judean Desert
- Visit Masada
- Cable car ascent to Masada
- Explore Herod's fortress
- Free time at Dead Sea
Landmarks Masada Dead Sea 
- Day 4
Bethlehem
Pickup from Tel Aviv between 07:30 and 07:45. The drive heads through the Judean Desert with a short stop at the sea level marker. From there you'll see Mount Temptation in Jericho and continue on to Bethlehem. You'll visit the Church of the Nativity, St. Catherine's Church, the grotto of St. Jerome, Milk Grotto, and Shepherd's Fields. The return to Tel Aviv happens around 18:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
Included Activities
- Drive through Judean Desert
- View Mount Temptation in Jericho
- Visit Church of the Nativity
- Visit St. Catherine's Church
- Explore grotto of St. Jerome
- Pass by Milk Grotto
- Visit Shepherd's Fields
Landmarks Mount Temptation Church of the Nativity St. Catherine's Church Milk Grotto Shepherd's Fields - Day 5
Coastal and Northern Sites
You'll be picked up between 07:30 and 07:45 for a drive north along the Mediterranean coast. First stop is Caesarea to see the Roman theater and Hippodrome. Then it's on to Haifa for the Bahai Gardens, followed by Rosh Hanikra grottos and Acre's Crusader city. The return to Tel Aviv happens in the evening, making for a full day exploring the northern coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
Included Activities
- Drive along Mediterranean coast
- Visit Caesarea
- Explore Roman theater in Caesarea
- Explore Hippodrome in Caesarea
- View Bahai Gardens in Haifa
- Visit Rosh Hanikra grottos
- Explore Acre's Crusader city
Landmarks Caesarea Roman Theater Caesarea Hippodrome Bahai Gardens Rosh Hanikra Acre Crusader City - Day 6
Galilee Region
Pickup from Tel Aviv between 07:30 and 07:45. You'll head to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and St. Joseph's Church. After that you'll pass through Cana and see Mount of Beatitudes, then visit Capernaum and the Yardenit baptism site. The return to Tel Aviv happens in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
Included Activities
- Tour Nazareth
- Visit Church of the Annunciation
- Visit St. Joseph's Church
- Pass Cana
- Visit Mount of Beatitudes
- Visit Capernaum
- Visit Yardenit baptism site
Landmarks Church of the Annunciation St. Joseph's Church Cana Mount of Beatitudes Capernaum Yardenit baptism site - Day 7
Free Day in Tel Aviv
This is your free day with no scheduled tours. You can explore Tel Aviv at your own pace, relax by the beach, or discover local neighborhoods at your leisure. The city has free cultural events happening as well, so check what's on if you're interested in that sort of thing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
Optional Activities
- Explore Tel Aviv
- Relax by the beach
- Discover local neighborhoods
- Enjoy free cultural events
- Day 8
Free Day in Tel Aviv
Another free day with no organized activities. Spend it however you like in Tel Aviv. You could relax by the beach, wander through neighborhoods, or catch some of the city's free cultural events. It's a good day to take things slow if you've been doing a lot of touring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
Optional Activities
- Explore Tel Aviv
- Relax by the beach
- Discover local neighborhoods
- Enjoy free cultural events
- Day 9
Tel Aviv to Eilat
You'll check out from your Tel Aviv hotel and transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for a domestic flight to Eilat. Flights typically depart around 11:00 a.m., so you won't need to leave the hotel too early. After landing at Ramon Airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel in Eilat. The rest of the day is free, so you can relax at the hotel or take a walk around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
Included Activities
- Domestic flight to Eilat
- Transfer to hotel in Eilat
Optional Activities
- Relax in Eilat
- Explore Eilat
- Day 10
Eilat to Petra
Pickup from your Eilat hotel between 08:15 and 08:30. You'll head to the Jordanian border with assistance through the crossing, then continue on to Petra. A licensed guide leads you through the Siq to the famous Treasury. There's an optional horseback ride available if you want it (tips of $2 to $5 are customary). You'll also explore the Roman theater, tombs, and temples. Lunch happens at a local restaurant, then you'll transfer to your hotel in Petra.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Petra
- Enter through the Siq
- Visit Treasury at Petra
- Explore Roman theater at Petra
- Explore tombs at Petra
- Explore temples at Petra
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Optional short horseback ride ($2-$5 tip required)
Landmarks Petra Treasury The Siq - Day 11
Wadi Rum
You'll start the day with breakfast in the desert. Then it's a 2-hour 4x4 wheel tour through the landscape where you'll explore Nabataean ways and learn about Bedouin life. After the tour wraps up, you'll check into your tent for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in the desert)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in the desert
- 2-hour 4x4 desert tour
- Explore Nabataean ways
- Experience Bedouin way of life
- Check into tent accommodation
Landmarks Wadi Rum - Day 12
Wadi Rum to Amman
The driver picks you up from your tent in Wadi Rum and takes you to Madaba, which is about 30 km away. There you'll have a private guided tour of St. George's Church, which has a famous 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land made from over two million colored stones. Next is Mount Nebo where Moses is said to have viewed the Promised Land. You'll see the ancient church there and the nice mosaics. From there you'll transfer to your hotel in Amman.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Madaba
- Visit St. George's Church
- View 6th-century mosaic map of Holy Land
- Visit Mount Nebo
- Visit ancient church at Mount Nebo
- View mosaics at Mount Nebo
- Transfer to Amman hotel
Landmarks St. George's Church Mount Nebo - Day 13
Jerash
You'll be picked up from your Amman hotel at 09:00 a.m. for a drive north to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities. You'll explore Hadrian's Arch, the Hippodrome, Oval Forum, Temple of Artemis, Colonnaded Street, and Nymphaeum. After checking out the site, you'll return to your hotel in Amman.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jerash
- Explore Hadrian's Arch
- Explore Hippodrome
- Explore Oval Forum
- Visit Temple of Artemis
- Explore Colonnaded Street
- Explore Nymphaeum
Landmarks Hadrian's Arch Jerash Hippodrome Oval Forum Temple of Artemis Colonnaded Street Nymphaeum - Day 14
Amman City Tour
An early pickup at 06:00 a.m. gets the day started. You'll begin with the Citadel in downtown Amman, then continue to the Archaeological Museum which has artifacts from over 10,000 years ago. Next is the 2nd-century Roman Theater built into the hillside with seating for 6,000 people. After that you'll walk through historic Jabal Amman, now one of the city's most upscale neighborhoods. The return to your hotel happens around 17:00.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Citadel in downtown Amman
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- View artifacts over 10,000 years old
- Visit 2nd-century Roman Theater
- Stroll through historic Jabal Amman
Landmarks Citadel of Amman Archaeological Museum of Amman Roman Theater of Amman Jabal Amman - Day 15
Departure
You'll check out from your hotel in Amman and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- End point
- عمّان, Amman, Jordan (Amman airport , 00:00 - 23:00)
