Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Muhraka, Megiddo, Acre, Galilee, Tiberias, Capernaum, Tabgha, Banias, Golan Heights, Cana, Nazareth, Yardenit, Beit Shean, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Qumran, Masada, Dead Sea, Jerash, Amman, Petra, Madaba, Mount Nebo
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Discover two countries in the one journey spanning thousands of years in history
Upon arrival at Ben Gurion airport (Tel Aviv) you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight Tel Aviv.
Depart Tel-Aviv and drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region; visit the excavations of the ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct. Proceed to Muhraka, the site of confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal; enjoy the spectacular view of the Jezreel valley and the lower Galilee . Continue to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon; learn the impressive history of this battle field as you visit the archaeological excavations including the well-preserved water supply system. Onto Acre to visit the remarkable underground Crusader City and crypt; walk through the Old City recognized by UNESCO as world heritage site , the local market and harbour . Overnight in a Kibbutz hotel in the Galilee.
Short tour of Tiberias, with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Visit the Yigal Alon centre where the “Jesus Boat” is displayed. Continue to Capernaum. Visit the remains of the 2nd century synagogue. Proceed to Tabgha and visit the Church of Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. Continue to Mount of Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive to the Banias Springs and tour the Golan Heights. Overnight in a Kibbutz hotel in the Galilee.
Drive to Cana to visit the Wedding Church, where Jesus turned water into wine. Continue to Nazareth. Visit the Church of Annunciation, St. Joseph’s workshop and Mary’s Well. Drive to Yardenit, the baptismal site on the Jordan River. Continue to Beit Shean and visit the Roman amphitheatre. Drive along the Jordan Valley to Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Visit the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view. Visit King David’s Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion. Enter the Old City; walk through the Cardo, see the Jewish Wailing Wall, view the Temple Mount, walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Drive to the Garden Tomb and enjoy the beautiful gardens. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Drive to Ein Karem to visit the Church of Visitation. Proceed to Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed and see the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period. Proceed to Bethlehem* to visit Shephard’s Field, walk through Manger Square and visit the Church of the Nativity. Return to Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem.
*Bethlehem is under the Palestinian Authority Jurisdiction and therefore the visit is subject to confirmation on the day.
Drive through the Judaean Hills to Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found; continue along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 AD; ascend Masada by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod; visit the remains of the walls, the water cistern and Herod’s Palace; descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth; enjoy the opportunity to float in the unsinkable water and cover yourself with the mineral rich mud, believed to have therapeutic effects (weather permitting). Overnight in Jerusalem.
Transfer to the border to cross over into Jordan. Continue to Jerash to see the well preserved ruins of this city of the Decapolis. Drive to Amman for a tour of the Jordanian capital. Overnight in Amman.
After early breakfast, leave the hotel and travel south on the road to Wadi Musa, the modern village of Petra. Walk, or ride on horseback, to the “Siq” (canyon) and then on foot into Petra, known as “Sela Edom” or red rock city, the ancient capital of the Nabateans from the 3rd century B.C. to 2nd Century A.D. Visit the most interesting monuments such as the Treasury, El Khazneh (a tomb of a Nabatean king) then the field of tombs, obelisks, the altar, (Al Madhbah) – from this point you can view the whole of the rock city, then back to Wadi Musa village. Overnight in Petra.
Depart for Madaba, with the oldest map of the Holy Land. See the Byzantine church with its mosaic floors. Continue on to Mt Nebo, the traditional burial place of Moses. Cross the border back into Israel, and drive to Tel Aviv. Overnight in Tel Aviv.
After breakfast transfer to Ben Gurion airport for departure.
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Accommodation in 2*, 3*, 4* or 5* hotels
Touring with licenced English-speaking guide
Tours as per itinerary
10 Breakfasts, 10 Dinners
Transportation by air conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees and local taxes
Border tax and entry visa in Israel & Jordan
Passport or visa fees
Any beverages or food not listed in itinerary
Baggage and personal insurance of any kind
Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling
Any items of a personal nature
All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.
Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your tour director.
Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.
Tour can be a combination of regular tours; therefore coach changes may be required.
The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
Due to availability, the second night in Jordan may take place in Amman instead of Petra.
Lavi Hotel in Galilee uses the Lev room for Tourist Class & the Eden room for Standard, Superior & Deluxe class.
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