Itinerary
- Day 1
Jerusalem
You'll arrive at the airport and get transferred to your hotel in Jerusalem. Take time to settle in and rest up before the days ahead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Court)
- Day 2
Jerusalem
Start with breakfast, then walk through Jerusalem's New City to see the Museum of Israel with its Dead Sea Scrolls display and a model of Jerusalem during Jesus's time. From there you'll head to the Hebrew University and on to Ein Karen. Later, you'll visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. In the afternoon, cross into Bethlehem with a Palestinian guide to see the Church of the Nativity and Shepherds' Field before heading back to Jerusalem.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Court)
Included Activities
- Visit the Museum of Israel and the Shrine of the Book with Dead Sea Scrolls display
- Visit the model representing Jerusalem at the time of Jesus
- Walking tour through Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Visit Ein Karen neighborhood
- Visit Shrine of Saint John the Baptist
- Visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and Memorial
- Visit Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
- Visit Grotto of the Manger
- Visit Shepherds' Field
Landmarks Museum of Israel Shrine of the Book Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ein Karen Shrine of Saint John the Baptist Yad Vashem Church of the Nativity Grotto of the Manger Shepherds' Field 
- Day 3
Jerusalem
Start your exploration of Jerusalem's Old City from Mount Scopus with views over the walled Holy City. Head to the Mount of Olives and Gethsemane to see the Basilica of the Agony, then walk through the Old City including the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and Mount Zion with the Tomb of King David and Hall of the Last Supper.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Court)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Mount Scopus
- Visit Mount of Olives
- Visit Gethsemane and Basilica of the Agony
- Visit Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
- Walk along Via Dolorosa
- Visit Calvary and Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Visit Mount Zion
- Visit Tomb of King David
- Visit Cenacle (Hall of the Last Supper)
- Visit Abbey of the Dormition
Landmarks Mount Scopus Mount of Olives Gethsemane Basilica of the Agony Western Wall Via Dolorosa Church of the Holy Sepulcher Mount Zion Tomb of King David Cenacle (Hall of the Last Supper) Abbey of the Dormition 
- Day 4
Jerusalem to Amman
After breakfast, head out early to the Israel-Jordan border at Sheik Hussein Bridge to complete border procedures. You'll enter Jordan and check out the 12th-century Fortress of Ajlun and the historic Church of Saint Sergius, where Muslims and Orthodox Christians have lived together for centuries. Then visit the impressive Roman site at Jerash before traveling to Amman for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amman West), Hotel (Seven Roses)
Included Activities
- Visit Fortress of Ajlun
- Visit Church of Saint Sergius
- Visit Jerash archaeological site
Landmarks Fortress of Ajlun Church of Saint Sergius Jerash 
- Day 5
Amman
Head out to the Desert Castles from the 7th and 8th centuries, visiting Qasr Kharana and the World Heritage Site Qusayr Amra with its remarkable frescoes. You'll travel to Madaba for lunch and explore the Archaeological Park via an ancient Roman road, see the Church of St. George with its 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land, and Mount Nebo where Moses looked over the Promised Land before returning to Amman.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amman West), Hotel (Seven Roses)
Included Activities
- Visit Qasr Kharana
- Visit Qusayr Amra
- Visit Madaba Archaeological Park
- Visit Church of St. George
- Visit Mount Nebo
Landmarks Qasr Kharana Qusayr Amra Madaba Archaeological Park Church of St. George Mount Nebo 
- Day 6
Dead Sea
Leave for Bethany on the banks of the River Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. You'll visit the Dead Sea Museum with its impressive Panorama Complex, then arrive at your hotel to take a dip in the saltiest sea and lowest altitude on earth.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Jordan)
Included Activities
- Visit Bethany
- Visit Dead Sea Museum and Panorama Complex
- Swimming in the Dead Sea
Landmarks Bethany Dead Sea Museum 
- Day 7
Dead Sea to Petra
You'll ascend the historic King's Road and explore the impressive 12th-century Karak Castle, one of the region's most important fortresses. Continue through the stone village of Dana perched on a cliff, then head to Wadi Musa around Petra. See Moses Spring and the Petra Museum before settling in at your hotel. Optional activities include a Turkish bath or light and sound show.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Panorama)
Included Activities
- Visit Karak Castle
- Visit Dana
- Visit Moses Spring
- Visit Petra Museum
Optional Activities
- Turkish bath experience
- Petra light and sound show
Landmarks King's Road Karak Castle Dana Shobak Moses Spring Petra Museum 
- Day 8
Petra to Wadi Rum
Explore the incredible archaeological site of Petra, accessed through a narrow canyon to discover temples and tombs carved into the cliffs. After lunch, head to Wadi Rum desert where you'll board 4x4 vehicles for desert landscapes, a 45-minute camel ride, and a visit to Khazali Canyon to see ancient engravings about the origins of Arabic language. The day ends in a desert camp.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campamento Mazayen)
Included Activities
- Visit Petra archaeological site
- 4x4 vehicles tour in Wadi Rum
- Camel ride through desert (45 minutes)
- Visit Khazali Canyon
Landmarks Petra Wadi Rum Khazali Canyon 
- Day 9
Aqaba
After breakfast, leave for Aqaba, Jordan's second city, and explore this modern commercial port. Spend the afternoon enjoying your hotel-resort and relaxing in the warm waters of the Red Sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Oryx Aqaba)
Included Activities
- Visit Aqaba
Landmarks Aqaba 
- Day 10
Aqaba to Cairo
After breakfast, head out via the desert road to Amman airport. You'll take a flight to Cairo (just over an hour), then complete border procedures and transfer to your hotel with free time to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Helnan Dreamland)
- Day 11
Cairo
Explore Cairo's famous Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos, and the impressive Sphinx carved from rock. Visit the Egyptian Museum with its ancient art and the treasures from Tutankhamen's tomb. Then check out the Citadel of Saladin, the Alabaster Mosque, and walk through the Coptic neighborhood to see the Hanging Church built above a Roman fortress.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Helnan Dreamland)
Included Activities
- Visit Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos
- Visit Sphinx
- Visit Egyptian Museum
- Visit Citadel of Saladin
- Visit Alabaster Mosque
- Visit Hanging Church in Coptic neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Enter inside the pyramids (entrance tickets not included)
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Cheops Pyramid of Kefren Pyramid of Micerinos Sphinx Egyptian Museum Citadel of Saladin Alabaster Mosque Hanging Church 
- Day 12
Cairo
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and your tour services end.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
