Jordan & Israel 12 Days Holy Tour
Summer 2019
* Visit 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Israel
*Visit “World’s 500 Top Attractions” in Israel ~ Dome Mosque, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Sea of Galilee; Jordan ~ Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea.
*One bottle of mineral water per person per day
*Provide headset service for 15 and more guests per group for better sightseeing experience
*Accommodations are based on TripAdvisor 4 star or up
★Entrance Fee & Transportation Included
Today take international flight to capital of Jordan-Amman. Arrive the next day.
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel, check-in and overnight.
Hotel:Crowne Plaza Hotel Amman or similar
After breakfast, visit the sights and cities of Amman: the Roman amphitheater built in the 3rd century and the King Abdullah I Mosque. Then drive to the northern ancient city 50 kilometers north of Amman, known as the Eastern Pompeii – ★Jerash. This ancient city once had a glorious history. Since the Roman era, the ancient city has been reclaimed as a relic in the desert due to the Crusades. Archaeologists discovered it at the beginning of this century. Visit the Temple of the Goddess, the Grand Place, the Arena, and the city. It is a collection of shopping malls, fountains, spectacular columns, and the Victory Arch built for the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Then transfer to the famous resort, the Dead Sea, which is 60 kilometers long and 17 kilometers wide. It is located at an altitude of 400 meters below sea level and is the lowest point in the world. Put on a bathing suit and walk on the dead sea, experience the wonderful experience of floating on the water reading newspapers, not sinking, because the amount of sea water evaporation is more than the fresh water injected, so that the salt content of sea water is as high as 35%, which is seven times that of ordinary sea water. You have a chance to swim in the Dead Sea, remember bring swimwear! Overnight at a resort in Dead Sea.
Meal:B/Hotel Hot Buffet L/Local Cuisine D/Hotel Dinner 3 Course
Hotel:Crowne Plaza Jordan – Dead Sea Resort & Spa or similar
This morning, to the east bank of the Jordan River [UNESCO, 2005] and visit the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ. Continued to the land of Moses ascend to heaven ★Nibo Mountain, there is a Roman church in the mountain, there are large mosaic ancient maps on the ground, now changed to Moses Memorial Church. If the weather is fine, there is a chance to look at the land of Moses and the clear view of the Jordan River into the Dead Sea. After going to the mosaic of the city known as the ancient city – Madaba, ★visit St. George Orthodox Church; when there is a sixth century mosaic map of the Middle East Down in the city, the figure of 2.3 million of various color stone inlay down on the floor of the church. Transfer to one of the seven wonders of the New World, it is also main tourist attraction in the Middle East – rose pink city of Petra.
Meal:B/Hotel Hot Buffet L/Local Cuisine D/Hotel Dinner 3 Course
Hotel:Petra Guesthouse Hotel or similar
Full day sightseeing in Petra; first visit ★Petra ancient city [UNESCO, 1985] then ★horse ride to the entrance of the ancient city of Petra, then walking through about 1.5 km to end the serpent. End of the serpent is the main square of the ancient city. The front of the square is the magnificent pharaoh’s treasure chest emperor on the steep stone. Huge rose-colored rocks carve it, and the spectacular scenery will be stunning. Continue to visit the ancient Roman open-air theater, the Royal Mausoleum, Columns and so on. After lunch, you can challenge more than 900 steps to reach the monastery of the Pharaoh’s Treasure, 40 meters high and 47 meters wide. The building is similar to the Pharaoh’s Treasure, but each has its own merits. Condescending here, overlooking the Wadi Araba Valley, the surrounding mountainous landscapes vary greatly, and the angles are different! On the top of the Petra, where the terrain is high and the sky is wide, Then walk freely and back to the entrance to end the enrichment of the ancient city adventure!
Meal:B/Hotel Hot Buffet L/Local Cuisine D/Hotel Dinner 3 Course
Hotel:Petra Guesthouse Hotel or similar
Before leaving Petra, first go to the nearby Moses Fountain. According to legend, when the Israelis complained about the lack of water, Moses hit the rock with a rod, and the water flowed out of the stone. Then transfer to ★Wadi Rum “UNESCO Site 2011”, the scenery is like the ancient canyon on the surface of the moon, the desert is unrestrained everywhere. Upon arrival, we will arrange a four-wheel drive vehicle to penetrate the desert. The weathered stone cliff forms the famous seven pillars of wisdom and the desert reflects the red afterglow! It is amazing to visit the Bedouin tent in the desert. Continue to drive south, through the Jordan Aqaba Port, cross the border with Israel and enter the Israeli Red Sea city of Eilat!
Meal:B/Hotel Hot Buffet L/Local Cuisine D/Hotel Dinner 3 Course
Hotel:Isrotel Yam Suf Hotel or similar
After breakfast, visit ★Masada [UNESCE, 2001], in the first century of the Jews to resist the rule of the Roman Empire, sacrificed heroic; today has become the symbol of Israel’s national consciousness and national soul. Take the ★cable car up the mountain to visit the large site of Herod’s palace, tour the three-story palace. Visit the Roman baths heating system, inlay Down exquisite mosaic tiles and chisel into the mountain, the water storage tanks, etc., are still intact and amazing. Continue to visit ★Quman Ancient City; this is the 2000-year-old monuments, the most important textual proof of the Old Testament and Christian faith. Then transfer to Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is about 60 kilometers long and 17 kilometers wide. It is located at an altitude of 400 meters below sea level. It is the lowest point in the world and is known as the “navel of the world.” Because seawater evaporates more than the injected fresh water, the salt content of seawater is as high as 35%, which is seven times that of ordinary seawater. The organism cannot survive at all, but because of its strong buoyancy, it can float on the water safely. You can experience it here!
Meal:B/Hotel Hot Buffet L/Local Cuisine D/Hotel Dinner 3 Course
Hotel:Leonardo Club Hotel Tiberias or similar
After breakfast, transfer to Jerico, one of the oldest cities in the world, city tour upon arrival. Overnight at the land of miracles ~ Tiberias.
Meal:B/Hotel Hot Buffet L/Local Cuisine D/Hotel Dinner 3 Course
Hotel:Leonardo Club Hotel Tiberiasor similar
Today, first visit ★The Church of Beatitudes; the octagonal building represents eight different blessings. The eight kinds of gospel written in Latin are as high as the church wall, and the auspicious atmosphere under the green shade In the middle, it seems that happiness is really coming. Transferto Tabuga and visit where Jesus was feeding 5,000 people with five loaves and two fish. Today, a monastery has been built, called the ★Church of the Multiplication. The church houses five-century mosaics depicting fish and cake baskets. Continued visits ★The home of Peter, the first apprentice of Jesus in the ancient city of Capernaum, and the site of the synagogue of the time of Jesus. Then arrange ★to explore the lake of Galilee on an antique fishing boat, like the harp shape of the Sea of Galilee, the waters with green mountains and forests, the picturesque scenery is full of miracles. Special arrangements for lunch ★St. Peter’s Fish Meal. Afternoon visit the ★Annunciation Church, where Angel Gabriel tells Maria about the good news of the birth of the Holy Child. Visit whereJesus showed the miraculous ~ Cana, it is said that Jesus entered the wedding banquet with his mother, and turned the water into fine wine. Overnight in Haifa, the three major cities of Israel.
Meal:B/Hotel Hot Buffet L/Local Cuisine D/Hotel Dinner 3 Course
Hotel:Golden Crown Hotel & Resortor similar
Haifa is Israel’s largest port and the name of the beautiful coast. Visit regarded Bahai Holy Temple and the Persian Garden [UNESCO, 2001]. From the time of the Phoenician rule, the ancient city of Ak is an immigrant city, what we saw before. The ancient city is a typical fortress city in the period of the Ottoman Empire in the 18th and 19th centuries. There are many urbanized buildings in the city, such as mosques, ★Turkish baths and other buildings. The remains of the Crusader Castle between 1104 and 1291, dotted in the streets, vividly reproduce the urban planning of Israel during the medieval crusade. Continue to the largest port between Israel and Rome in ancient times – Caesarea,an ancient city built by Herod for 12 years from 22 BC. Upon arrival, visit the ancient Roman theatre, racecourse, and waterway bridge. Then transfer Tel Aviv [UNESCO 2003], and visited the ancient city of Jaffa in the south of the city. It was also the place where the prophet Jonah was swallowed by the big fish in the Old Testament. The Jaffa Port can be seen across the beautiful beaches of Tel Aviv. Overnight in the holy city of Jerusalem.
Meal:B/Hotel Hot Buffet L/Local Cuisine D/Hotel Dinner 3 Course
Hotel:Grand Court Hotelor similar
Today, start with full day city tour. First to ★Garden of Gethsemane located on Mt. Olives. We will visit Church of All Nations. Continue to Western Wall (or Wailing Wall), then to Via Dolorosa, which was the path that Jesus walked, carrying his cross on the way to his crucifixion. Later, to The Church of Holy Sepulcher, Tower of David Museum, where their exhibition shows 4000 years of Jerusalem’s history. Continue to the Parliament and ★Israel Museum and ★Yad Vashem, is Israel‘s official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust.
Meal:B/Hotel Hot Buffet L/Local Cuisine D/Hotel Dinner 3 Course
Hotel:Grand Court Hotelor similar
After breakfast, first visit the Temple of King Solomon, which is now the Dome of Mosque. Legend has it that this place is also the place where the first ancestor of Islam, Muhammad passed away. Continue to the birthplace of Jesus ~ Bethlehem, located on the hills eight kilometers south of Jerusalem, about 780 meters above sea level, the terrain is dangerous, the land is fertile, the ancient name is Fab, symbolizing richness and wealth. Upon arrival, visit the ★Church of the Nativity, see where the Jesus was born, a silver star marks the place under the altar Jesus was born. In the afternoon, returned to Jerusalem and to the wailing wall of the place where the Jews were sanctified. Then follow the path where Jesus bear the cross of suffering injury through road, turn bitter finish fourteen Station Road to ★Calvary Church of the Holy Sepulcher after Jesus was crucified and resurrection and ascension of place, feeling from Christians around the world Devotion.
Meal:B/Hotel Hot Buffet L/Local Cuisine D/Hotel Dinner 3 Course
Hotel:Grand Beach Hotelor similar
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to return to the beautiful home.
Meal:B/Hotel Hot Buffet
Tour Fare include: 4 star Hotel, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Transportation & Entrance Fee
Tour Fare exclude: Airfare, Personal expense, any expense not included in our itinerary, Tips(Tour Leader, Bus Driver, Tour Guide: USD $10.00 per day), Visa Fee. Travel Insurance( If full payment paid 60 days prior to departure date, we offer travel medical insurance for US residents only)
** If you purchase air ticket on your own, your arrival time to the first destination and your departure time from last destination to U.S. must be the same as our group. If not the same, you must arrange your own transportation to meet group and to aiport on the last day **
Notes:
*Tour fare is per person in double occupancy
*Child Fee: 2-11 years old share bed with parents, otherwise will be count as adult fare
*Single supplement is for one person occupying one single room with one bed
*Tour fare, air ticket, airport tax and fuel surcharge are subject to change base on fluctuation in price, please contact us for more info
* We reserve the right to modify the itinerary and price change 30 days prior to tour departure date