Day 1: Arrival in Amman, Airport pick-up
When you land at Amman Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), our local representative will pick you up with placard on time. The airport is about 35km away from the city. You will be transferred to the hotel. The rest time is free for you. You can relax and rest in the hotel. Accommodation: Down Town Hotel Apartments (4 stars) or similar
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Day 2: Northern Tour of Amman with Ajloun, Jerash and Salt
After breakfast at hotel, our English-speaking driver will pick you up at the hotel on time and drive to the Roman Ruins of Jerash, one of the best-preserved ancient Rome cities in the world.Then go on moving towards north to Ajloun. It was established by General Saladin during the Crusades in 1184 AD to control iron mining and military fortresses in Ajloun. It is a typical Islamic building and covers a large area of canyons in northern Jordan. Standing at the highest point of Ajloun, you can overlook the beautiful mountains and canyons of northern Jordan.Before returning to Amman, you will also visit Salt, the Jordanian capital of the Ottoman Turkish era, which today still has intact Ottoman Turkish-era buildings and ancient buildings on the mountain ladder. Return to Amman to have a rest and stay overnight. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Down Town Hotel Apartments (4 stars) or similar
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Day 3: Private transfer from Amman to Dead Sea, with the visits of Madaba & Mt. Nebo
Our English-speaking driver will pick you up from hotel to visit the Madaba and admire the famous mosaic map. Continue to visit the holy Mount Nebo, the place that Prophet Moses gazed at the Promised Land before he passed away. There you can overlook the Jordan Valley, visit the old monastery. Finally, you will be transferred to the famous Dead Sea and check in the hotel. Free leisure on your own. You may enjoy the floating on salty water of Dead Sea before sunset. Experience the dark mud for skin health. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Dead Sea Resort (4 stars) or similar
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Day 4: Drive from Dead Sea to visit "Rose-Red City" Petra
After breakfast, the English-speakingdriver will pick you up on time and drive to Petra, which will takeapproximately 3 hours. The ancient city of Petra was the capital of theNabataean Kingdom. Known as "a rose-red ancient city", it issurrounded by cliffs and is famous for its russet sandstone. Afterwards, ride ahorse from the entrance to the Siq Canyon. Then walk along the narrow pathuntil the exquisite Al Khazneh (the Treasure) with Greek style shows up infront of you. This is the landmark of Petra. Depending on your physicalcondition, you can continue to visit other surrounding sites on your own tolearn about the lost Nabatean city the rest of the time. At the end of the day,the driver will accompany you to check in a local hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Petra Boutique Hotel (4 stars) or similar
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Day 5: Journey from Little Petra to Wadi Rum, Aqaba
Today you will drive north to visit Little Petra, 7km (4.3mi) away, and a place similar to Petra with stone carvings. Then drive south for about 1.5 hours to reach Wadi Rum. The Wadi Rum Desert was listed as the World Natural and Cultural Heritage in 2011 because its environment and landscape are the most moon-like on the planet and was named "Moon Valley". Here Bedouins still live in a traditional way. Taking 4x4 Jeep tour, you discover canyons, sand dunes and Nabatean rock inscriptions. Drive towards south about 1 hour to Aqaba and check into the local hotel. Aqaba is the southernmost city of Jordan. You can have relax and free time or enjoy the popular activities like snorkeling, diving or swimming there at your own expense. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lacosta Hotel (4 stars) or similar
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Day 6: Cross into Israel, Enjoy leisure time in Eilat, Drive to Jerusalem
After breakfast at your hotel, our English-speaking driver will pick you up from hotel and transfer to Arava Border Crossing where you will cross into Israel. Upon arrival in the Israeli side of the border, our local driver will meet you at the Israel side and take you to Eilat. Eilat is a family-friendly beachside getaway along the iconic Red Sea. Enjoy a half-day relaxing free time in the city of Eilat. After then, transfer to Jerusalem through the Negev Desert. Stay overnight. Note :Wadi Araba Crossing/South Border, located in the south, 324km away from Amman, connecting the two Red Sea resorts of Eilat and Aqaba. Operating Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 06:00hrs - 20:00hrs Friday - Saturday: 0800hrs - 20:00hrs. Must arrive at the border at least 2 hours before closing time. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Bat Sheva Hotel (4 stars) or similar
Floating in the Dead Sea
Western Wall, Jerusalem
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Day 7: Jerusalem and Bethlehem
Your driver-guide is waiting for you in the hotel lobby. Enter Jerusalem’s enchanted Old City, and visit the most famous sites of this incredible city, including the Western Wall, Church of the Sepulcher, Al Aqsa Mosque. Visit the Mount Zion and see the Tomb of David and the Dormition Abbey. After then, we will drive southward to Bethlehem. Your driver-guide will lead you to visit the Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus. Then visit the Manger Square equipped with benches and white-tinged marble fountains. We will also visit the Shepherds Field before driving back to Jerusalem. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Bat Sheva Hotel (4 stars) or similar
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Day 8: Departure from Tel Aviv, Airport see-off
Today your Jordan and Israel tour come to an end. If time permits, you can visit the city on your own, and the driver will pick you up at scheduled time and escort you to the airport. Meals: Breakfast
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