Israel and Jordan including Petra
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This eight-day journey immerses you in the ancient wonders and iconic sights of Israel before crossing into Jordan to marvel at the rose-red facades of Petra.
Israel is a nation cradled in biblical history, where ancient ruins and sacred shrines coexist with vibrant modern culture. Your exploration begins in timeless Jerusalem, one of the world’s most revered cities. Visit the hallowed Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, believed to be the site of Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection tomb.
No visit to Israel is complete without experiencing the UNESCO-listed Masada fortress. Taking a cable car up the iconic plateau, you’ll learn about the Jewish rebels’ heroic last stand against Roman invasion.
Continue to the Dead Sea, that hypersaline lake where you can float effortlessly while enveloping your skin in nutrient-rich mud.
Spend two nights in the resort town of Eilat, the gateway to the crimson deserts of the Negev. From here, you’ll cross into the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to unveil Petra, the legendary rose-red city carved into sandstone cliffs.
This ancient Nabataean capital, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, will dazzle you with its intricate rock-cut architecture and hidden passageways waiting to be discovered. Before departing Jordan, take time to snorkel or dive in the Red Sea’s coral-fringed waters teeming with marine life.
Cap off your journey in Tel Aviv, Israel’s pulsing cosmopolitan heart. Stroll along sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches, explore the historic Arabic quarter of Old Jaffa, and immerse yourself in the city’s dynamic culinary and nightlife scene.
For history buffs, archaeologists, culture vultures, and adventure seekers alike, this meticulously curated Israel & Petra experience reveals the region’s storied magic at every turn.
In detail
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Day 1 and 2: Tel Aviv
Arrive into Tel Aviv where you’ll be met by a driver who will take you to your centrally located Tel Aviv hotel.
Stroll through Rothschild Boulevard & the White City, Neve Tzeddek Neighbourhood – the first area to be built outside the Old City of Jaffa before Tel Aviv sprouted in 1909.
Enjoy the bars and the cafes around Rothschild Boulevard in the evening. Tel Aviv is known for being the centre of Israel’s gay scene with a hub of bars and vibrant nightlife.
Day 3 and 4: Jerusalem
After breakfast, you’ll be picked up and driven to Jerusalem. With your guide you’ll see the Old City, including the Western Wall, the Roman Cardo, the room of the Last Supper, Via Delarosa, the Arab Market and more. You’ll also be taken to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the church built on the site where it’s believed Jesus was crucified and the location of his tomb. Experience panoramic views from the Mount of Olives as well.
In the afternoon, visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust museum which was established as a response to reports of the mass murder of Jews in Nazi-occupied countries. The Hall of Names is a memorial to the 6 million Jews who perished in the Holocaust.
Day 5: Masada and the Dead Sea
After breakfast, we’ll drive you to Masada, the iconic mountain fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ascending the mountain by cable car, you’ll learn about the last Jewish stronghold against Roman invasion. More than two thousand years have passed since the fall of Masada yet the regional topography and its remoteness have preserved the remains of its extraordinary story.
Nearby is the Dead Sea and the lowest point on earth. You’ll visit the AHAVA Dead Sea Factory Shop. You’ll get to explore the natural minerals, float in the healing Dead Sea water and indulge in natural mud pools.
You’ll then head back to Tel Aviv and to your hotel.
Day 6: Eilat
Fly to Eilat which will be your base for the next few days. Relax on its beaches ahead of your memorable trip to Petra.
Day 7 And 8: Petra, Jordan
After breakfast, it’s time for the highlight of this tour. You’ll transfer to the Arava Border and drive onwards to Petra.
One of the new seven wonders of the world and a world heritage site, UNESCO have described it as “one of the most precious cultural properties of man’s cultural heritage”.
Petra was hidden under sand for centuries before recently becoming reachable again. It is half-built, half-carved into rock, surrounded by mountains and augmented with multiple passages and gorges. Known as one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites, you’ll be truly awestruck by Petra which was inhabited since prehistoric times.
After your visit to Petra, you’ll have free time to explore Aqaba, Jordan’s only coastal city.
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