Holy Land tour of Jordan, Israel & Palestine

Madaba

Tag 1: Welcome To Jordan!

Welcome to Jordan!

Upon your arrival at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, your private driver will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name on it.

From the airport, you will drive to Madaba.

Mt Nebo

Tag 2: Visit Historical Madaba And Mt. Nebo

This morning you’ll go for a wonderful walk through Madaba.

Visit St. George Church, known for its mosaics of the Promised Land. Continue along other churches and monuments in Madaba, such as the Shrine of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist. Afterwards, you’ll continue with your trip and make your way to Mount Nebo. The mountain has two tops. On one of them, Moses saw the Promised Land, but died and was buried. On the other top is where the Biblical City of Nebo is supposed to have been located.

After your visit to this religious monument, you will continue to the town of Salt, where you’ll find the tomb of Prophets Joshua, who continued and finished the journey of Moses, the tomb of Job, one of the first Biblical Patriarchs and the tomb of Jethro, Mose's father-in-law.

Mukawir - Bethany Baptism Site - Dead Sea

Tag 3: Travel To Mystic Bethany

After breakfast, you’ll first drive to Mukawir and the fortress where John the Baptist was beheaded.

Then, you will head to Bethany Beyond the Jordan. This is where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Join the group tour and walk along the different pools and churches. If you’re interested you can also be baptized in this holy place.

Finally, you’ll drive down to the Dead Sea for an afternoon of relaxation.

Jerusalem

Tag 4: Head To Ancient Jerusalem

Today you will meet your driver for the ride to the border to cross over to Israel.

On the other side, your driver will meet you to take you to ancient Jerusalem. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore some of the city at your leisure.

Jerusalem - Bethlehem

Tag 5: Discover The Magic Of Bethlehem

Your tour of the Holy City begins with a panoramic view of Jerusalem at the top of the Mount of Olives, and onto the Garden of Gethsemane. Visit the Wailing Wall and the last remnants of the temple of Jerusalem.

Visit the Temple Mount. This is followed by a tour along the footsteps of Jesus Christ’s last earthly moments along the Via Dolorosa and to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher where Jesus was crucified. Later, visit the outside of the Old City walls and King David’s tomb, and stand where Jesus’ apostles participated in his Last Supper.

In the afternoon, continue to Bethlehem to see the Church of the Nativity, the Milk Grotto, and the Shepherds Fields.

Nazareth - Cana - Galilee

Tag 6: Explore The Sights Around Galilee And Nazareth

Depart for Tel Aviv via the coastal road and the landscape of the lower Galilee to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Basilica of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph.

Continue via Kana, to Tiberias, the lively resort town on the Sea of Galilee. Drive along the Kineret Lake to Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught. Continue to Tabgha and visit the Church of Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes with the beautiful mosaic floor.

Proceed to Yardenit, the famous baptismal site located where the Jordan River flows out from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea.

Lots Cave - Karak - Little Petra

Tag 7: Ride The Dead Sea Highway To Petra

Today you’ll be transferred back to Jordan by driving you south along the Dead Sea Highway, stopping to climb up to Lot’s Cave, where he lived with his daughters after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Next, you’ll drive up into the mountains and make a pause to visit the ruins of Karak Castle, one of the largest Crusader castles in the Middle East.

After lunch, you’ll continue via the Kings Highway, which offers scenic views over the valleys all the way to Little Petra for a visit to one of Petra’s suburbs.

Petra - Amman

Tag 8: Discover Fascinating Petra

Today, you will have a full day to visit the incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra. Walk your way through the mystic Siq, admire the beautiful Treasury and explore the site with its Colonnaded Street, and the Theater.

If you still have energy and time left, visit the High Place of Sacrifice or the Monastery to make the most out of your visit to Petra.

In the late afternoon, return to Amman.

Airport

Tag 9: Farewell, Jordan!

It's time to make your way home!

Depending on the time of your flight, you will be driven to the airport directly, or you may opt to go on a city tour of Amman – The Citadel Roman Theatre and Cave of the 7 Sleepers.

Have a great trip back home and visit again soon!