Snapshot
The best of Israel and Jordan in 12 days. Travel with Bein Harim and discover the marvels of the region with our top class guides, including hotel overnight stay and breakfast. Visit Jerusalem, Galilee, Golan and more. Walk in the marketplaces and enjoy the smells and tastes, relax on the beaches of the Dead Sea and climb up to Masada. Visit Caesarea, Haifa, Nazareth and the Jordan River. Tour Jordan and see Jerash, Amman, Madaba and Petra.
Make the most of your visit to Israel and create unforgettable memories.
Highlights
Guaranteed departure - makes your trip planning much easier and gives you complete peace of mind
Have a free day to relax after your flight before you start touring and exploring the best of Israel
Join the tour directly from your hotel and enjoy a high-quality touring experience for a fair price
8 fully guided days with a local professional guide
11 nights’ accommodation on bed & breakfast basis
3 levels of accommodation for you to choose from
Float in the Dead Sea at the lowest point on Earth
Visit Masada, the symbol of the ancient kingdom of Israel
Drive through the farmlands and vineyards of the Golan Heights
Discover the lush countryside of the Galilee, Israel’s northern region, home to the Sea of Galilee
In Jerusalem, City of Gold, see world famous religious and historic landmarks
Drive up the Mediterranean coast stopping at Caesarea, Acre, Haifa and sea caves at Rosh HaNikra
Tour Jordan and see Jerash, Amman, Madaba and Petra
End your 12 day experience with a day of leisure in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Inclusions
Assistance on Arrival
Daily Full Breakfast
Hotel Accommodation on twin / double sharing basis.
All tours / activities / shows as per the itinerary
All entrance tickets as per itinerary
All Pick up drops / transfers mentioned in the itinerary
Transport in A/C car / Bus as mentioned
Meals as per the itinerary / included in the itinerary
Exclusions
Air Tickets (International / Domestic)
Visa and Insurance
Hotel Taxes
Suggested optional activities/ tours if any.
Any meals / snacks other than mentioned in the itinerary
Camera Fee and any other entertainment charges
Tips of any kind – Guides, Driver, Cruise Crew, etc.
Portages at airport
Personal Expenses such as Laundry, Telephone etc
Beverages of any kind
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Israel – Free leisure day
Welcome to Israel! After you touch down at Ben Gurion Airport, make your way to your hotel where you’ll have time to relax and settle in. If you want, you can use some of our suggestions about how to spend your first day in Israel or you could spend the day discovering the unique character of the Holy Land and its people. Your hotel accommodation on the first day is included in your tour package. The hotel’s location, address and other details will be stated in your confirmation email. Overnight in Tel Aviv
Day 2
Start of the tour – Caesarea, Acre and Rosh Hanikra
Tour the coastal cities of Israel as we drive north of Tel Aviv and make our first stop in Caesarea. Here we tour the remains of an ancient Roman port city and see the amphitheater, hippodrome and ruins of palaces, temples and bathhouses. We travel further north along the coast to the port city of Haifa. Here we see the terraced Baha’i Gardens on Mt. Carmel and learn about the Baha’i faith. Continuing all the way to Israel’s border with Lebanon the tour takes you to the sea caves of Rosh HaNikra. Here we can enter the cave chambers and tunnels where waves crash against the rocks. We return south and the tour visits the Crusader city of Acre. Here we tour the Crusader fortress built in the 12th century, the Ottoman structures and a former Turkish and British Mandate citadel prison. Sites During the Tour Acre Old City Market Bahai Gardens Caesarea National Park Rosh Hanikra Theater of Caesarea Underground Crusader City Acre Overnight stay
Day 3
Nazareth, Capernaum and Sea of Galilee
This tour begins with a drive up the coastal road, then we turn off towards the Valley of Armageddon. From here we can see Megiddo. We visit Mt. Precipice and arrive in Nazareth. Here we tour the beautiful Church of Annunciation and Church of St. Joseph. On route to the Sea of Galilee, we pass Cana, where Christ transformed water into wine. We see where Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount at the Mt. of Beatitudes and stop in Capernaum on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. In Tabgha, we tour the Roman Catholic Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes. We pass Tiberias on the edge of the Sea of Galilee and stop at Yardenit. This River Jordan baptismal site could have been where John baptized Jesus. On our return journey, we pass Mt. Tabor where the Transfiguration took place. Sites During the Tour Church of Annunciation Yardenit Baptism Site Capernaum Church of Multiplication - Tabgha Church of St. Joseph Overnight stay
The Golan Heights Tour takes you north through the Plain of Armageddon and past Megiddo into the Galilee. The Galilee has rolling hills, farmlands, vineyards and the beautiful Sea of Galilee. Crossing the Jordan River we ascend the Golan Heights through lush countryside. We pass Hamat Gader, a site with hot springs used by the Romans and modern-day spa-goers. We travel to the Shalom Observatory and from this elevated point we have stunning views all the way to the Sea of Galilee. In Katzrin we see an excavated Jewish village from the Mishnah and Talmudic eras. Nearby we visit the Golan Antiquities Museum and see archaeological discoveries from the Golan plus a film on the ancient Jewish city of Gamla. At Mt. Bental we explore the remaining Syrian bunkers and trenches captured by Israelis in the 1967 Six Day War. Sites During the Tour Synagogue of Katzrin Mount Bental Syrian Fortification Overnight stay
Day 5
Jerusalem Old and New
We take in the panoramic views of Jerusalem from the top of the Mount of Scopus then travel down the mount passing the Biblical Garden of Gethsemane, Church of All Nations and Kidron Valley that holds monumental Jewish tombs. In the Jewish Quarter, we see the Cardo; the Byzantine-era main street of Jerusalem. We stop at the sacred Western Wall to place a prayer note between the ancient stones of the wall. The tour follows part of the Via Dolorosa to the stunning Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Here we see the site of Christ’s crucifixion and his burial tomb. After a lunch break and walk through the Old City bazaar we travel to new Jerusalem. Driving through the modern city we reach Yad VaShem Holocaust Museum. The museum’s exhibits include authentic artifacts, original documents, photos and video testimonials of Holocaust survivors. Sites During the Tour Byzantine Cardo Christian Quarter Church of the Holy Sepulchre Jewish Quarter Muslim Quarter Via Dolorosa Western Wall Yad VaShem Holocaust Museum Mount Scopus Overnight stay
Day 6
Masada and the Dead Sea
This tour heads to southern Israel through the Judean Hills and past the Inn of the Good Samaritan. We pause at sea level for an unforgettable photo-op then continue our descent further and further down beneath sea level towards the iconic Dead Sea. Our first stop is at Masada where we take a cable car to the plateau summit and tour the remains of Herod’s 2,055 year old palace fortress. We see remarkable structures including palaces and a bathhouse. From Masada the tour takes you past the desert oasis of Ein Gedi and Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We spend the rest of the day relaxing on one of the Dead Sea beaches. You can float in the salty-water that is 8.6 times more saline than the ocean creating natural buoyance. Use the Dead Sea mud as a natural skin mask and soak up the glorious Dead Sea sun. Sites During the Tour Dead Sea Judean Desert Masada Overnight stay
Day 7
Day of Leisure in Jerusalem
With a free day in Jerusalem you can visit sites you’ve dreamed of or discover new places in the City of Gold. Wander through the Old City visiting churches and ancient sites or venture into the new city. At the Machane Yehuda Market taste local delicacies and at Mamilla Mall experience luxury shopping. Visit Ein Kerem, a village-like neighborhood or explore Mt. Zion. Jerusalem has brilliant parks and museums including the Israel Museum and Shrine of the Book that holds the Dead Sea Scrolls. We can offer suggestion of how to spend your free time in Jerusalem. Overnight stay
On the first day of this tour leave Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and enter Jordan by crossing the Sheikh Hussein Bridge and travel through stunning landscapes to Jerash. Here we see the well preserved remains of an important ancient Roman city. Your Jordanian tour guide will show you Jerash’s colonnaded streets, amphitheater, Roman baths, temples and more. Continue on to the Jordanian capital of Amman where we settle into our Amman hotel for the night. Sites During the Tour Amman, Jordan Jerash Overnight stay
Day 9
Mount Nebo and Petra
We set off to Mount Nebo where Moses stood as he looked out over the Promised Land. From here we have brilliant views of the Dead Sea, Jordan Valley and Jericho. The tour continues through dramatic landscapes to Wadi Musa, a small town at the entrance to Petra. We approach Petra on foot or horseback through a narrow gorge where vertical cliffs tower above us on both sides. Petra is an archeological city carved out of red-colored rock cliffs over 2,300 years ago. We tour Petra’s intricately decorated rock-cut tombs, temples and monuments then spend the night in Wadi Musa. Sites During the Tour Mount Nebo, Jordan Petra Archaeological Park Wadi Musa, Jordan Overnight stay
Day 10
Wadi Rum and Madaba
Start your day with a hearty breakfast then we embark on a journey through Wadi Rum, a desert wilderness with unique rock formations. Just like Lawrence of Arabia you’ll be mesmerized by the beauty of Wadi Rum as you explore the area on a thrilling jeep safari stopping at Khazali Canyon and Lawrence Spring. Driving north we reach Madaba to visit a Byzantine-era church with a floor mosaic featuring a map of the Holy Land. It is one of the oldest cartographic depictions of this region and specifically Jerusalem. We drive on to Amman where we spend the night. Sites During the Tour Madaba, Jordan Wadi Rum Overnight stay
Day 11
Back to Israel via Sheikh Hussein Border
On the final day of the tour you wake up in your Amman hotel and after breakfast the tour leaves the Jordanian capital to make the return journey back to Israel. On route we cross the Jordan River and leave the Hashemite Kingdom via the Sheikh Hussein Bridge border crossing into Israel and on to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Overnight stay
On your last day in Israel you will have time to pack your bags and say good-bye to the Holy Land. If your flight is in the evening check-out at 11am and leave your luggage at the hotel. Enjoy this free day to explore the area at your own leisure. Head into the city to enjoy a “last supper” or do some last minute shopping. Perhaps return to a place you fell in love with; visit somewhere new or mix with the locals at a neighborhood café. If you would like to use your last day to the fullest we would be happy to make suggestions or help you plan a tour.
Accomodations
3 STAR
Dan Panorama Hotel or Similar, Gilgal Hotel Tel Aviv or Similar, Grand Beach Hotel or Similar, Grand Palace Hotel or Similar, Liwan Hotel or Similar, Shani Hotel or Similar or similar
4 STAR
Dan Boutique Hotel or Similar, Grand Court Hotel or Similar or similar
5 STAR
Amra Palace Hotel or Similar, Marriott Hotel or Similar, Nabatean Castle Hotel or Similar, Regency Palace Hotel or Similar or similar
Policies
- Above rates are subject to availability.
- Cancellation charges as per company policy.
- The above rates are subject to change in case of travel during the festive season
- In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised.
- In case of Political Unrest, bad weather or sudden breakdown of the vessel we may shift guest to alternative govt ferry and no refund will be entertained during that situation.
- Our Executive may change your itinerary depending on the weather condition and ferry availability same will be update to you daily basis.
Others
Border shuttle transfers (minibuses that take you from the city to the border) at an extra cost; paid on tour (subject to change).
* Please note that the actual pick up time depends on your city and day of departure, final pick up time and the sequence of tour days will appear in your confirmation email.
Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Group type: Shared
Requirements
Remember to bring the voucher and valid photo ID with you
Please check if you need a visa
Please bring passport.
Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process and ensure that you have provided your correct email address.
Children under the age of 10 are not permitted to visit Yad Vashem due to the sensitive content.
Recommendations
Wear comfortable shoes, bathing suit, light clothing, towel, biodegradable sunscreen, sunglasses, change of clothing, sandals, and water shoes. Modest dress is required for holy places. Please wear comfortable shoes.
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