Jordan and Israel Encompassed: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem & Petra

Upon arrival at Amman's Queen Alia airport, our representative will be waiting for you before the immigration office holding a sign with your names and will help you in the visa procedures, obtain the free visa, stamp your passport, collect luggage then coordinate with the driver to meet you outside the arrival hall. The rest of your day is at leisure.

After breakfast, drive to visit the Roman city of Jerash visiting Maximus Cardo, the colonnaded street flanked by temples, churches, theaters & endless mosaics. Next, continue to visit Ajloun Castle an awe-inspiring Islamic fortress that withstood the power of the Crusader armies in the 12th Century. Climbing the narrow staircases and walking through endless hallways takes you back to a time of chivalry and faith, where you can almost imagine the sounds of battling Iron and the sight of the raging battlefield. Stop for lunch at a local house in Ajloun where you will be able to enjoy authentic Jordanian cuisine before heading back to Amman for an overnight at the hotel.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before check out. This morning, enjoy a tour of Amman including the citadel and Roman Theatre. Next up, is a walking tour of downtown Amman to visit local markets, including the Iraq El-Amir Women cooperative society where you'll be able to see first-hand some of the beautiful handicrafts made in the cooperative including ceramics, rug weaving, and food sampling to name a few. Enjoy a local lunch in Amman before driving to Petra where the rest of your day is at your leisure.

After breakfast visit Petra the Rose Red City - The visit will include the main sites such as the "Siq", a long winding fissure between two walls of overhanging cliffs, the "Khazneh" referred to as the Treasury, the Street of Facades, the Court House and the Amphitheater. Next, continue your drive to Aqaba for a short tour before dropping off at your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

After breakfast, drive to visit Wadi Rum - the most enchanting deserts in the world. An open space and a setting that resembles that of the moon, Wadi Rum will engulf you with its enigmatic lure. Whether you're an avid adventurer or a novice wanderer. We will arrange for a jeep tour for 2 hrs inside the desert.

Afterwards, drive to the Dead Sea where the remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Today, you'll be transferred to Amman Airport for your onward flight (flight not included). A Goway representative will assist you at the airport.

On arrival at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport you will be transferred to Jerusalem.

The balance of the day is at leisure to explore this ancient city.

Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David's tomb, the room of last supper and the dormition abbey; Enter the old city and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish wailing wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the church of Holy Sepulchre.

Continue to Bethlehem for an overview of Shepherds' field; Visit the church of Nativity and manger's square .

Depart via Jean hills to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth.  You will have some time at leisure to visit a souvenir shop. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada. There you will learn about the story of the heroic Jewish fighters. Ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the zealots of the first century made their last stand againt the Romans. Visit the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, roman baths and other findings. Continue to the Dead Sea and enjoy the unique opportunity to swim and float in the Dead Sea that many believe has therapeutic effects.

Following Breakfast, transfer to Tel Aviv, Israel's cosmopolitan capital.

The balance of the day is at leisure to explore or relax on the shores of Mediterranean Sea.

Drive along the coastal road to Caesarea, the ancient Roman capital and port; enjoy a walking tour of the theatre and the archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue to Haifa for a scenic view of the city, the port and the magnificent Baha'i gardens and shrine. Proceed to Rosh Hanikra; descend by cable car into the underwater grottoes and admire the spectacular natural formation. Onto Acre, the Old City is recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Walk through the market, the mosque and the old port. Visit the remarkable underground Crusader City and crypt and learn about their fascinating history and culture.

Return to Tel Aviv late this afternoon.

A full day to explore Tel Aviv at your own pace.

Perhaps visit the Eretz Israel Museum with it's exhibits of folklore and crafts or the old port city of Jaffa.

Following breakfast, transfer to the airport in time for your onward flight.