Israel and Jordan Uncovered (Summer)

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From the passionate bustle of Jerusalem to the rose-tinted Nabatean ruins of Petra and the sweeping beaches of the Red Sea, plus a stay in a traditional Kibbutz and a night under the stars in Wadi Rum, this is the trip that will excite your senses and transport you back to ancient times as you fall head over heels for the Middle East. Over 11 nights we’ll unc...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    From the passionate bustle of Jerusalem to the rose-tinted Nabatean ruins of Petra and the sweeping beaches of the Red Sea, plus a stay in a traditional Kibbutz and a night under the stars in Wadi Rum, this is the trip that will excite your senses and transport you back to ancient times as you fall head over heels for the Middle East. Over 11 nights we’ll uncover Israel’s enigmatic energy and Jordan’s desert secrets, returning more enlightened than ever.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range18 to 35 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityAmman
End CityTel Aviv

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Israel
  • Jordan

Activities

  • Culture

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Amman

Welcome to Jordan! Bronze age ruins, a restored Roman theatre, art galleries & a Royal Automobile Museum, Jordan's capital city is a Middle Eastern metropolis of ancient and modern and the perfect place to begin our adventure. We’ll linger here for a night and enjoy an included dinner to get to know each other.

Rawa Hotel Suites (or similar)

Dinner

Day 2: Amman to Petra

We’ll enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning before setting off, bound for a visit and lunch stop at the Treadright-supported Iraq Al-Amir Women's Cooperative Society on our way to the ancient Greco-Roman city of Jerash and Rose City of Petra. Here in Jerash, we’l...

Day 3: Petra

Today is dedicated to uncovering the wonders of Petra - the magnificent ancient capital of the Nabatean Kingdom, where the hues of pink make us forget what era we’re in. Once we’re done taking pictures, we’ll be awed a second time as our local guide briefs us on the c...

Day 4: Petra to Wadi Rum

All that cultural discovery of the past few days has us craving some chill time, and we’ll find it in Wadi Rum. We’ll leave Petra and embark on a journey through Jordan’s largest and most stunning desert. Silent landscapes, ancient riverbeds and pastel colours will ...

Day 5: Wadi Rum to Amman

Rested and in love with the desert, we're heading back to Amman today where we'll have a final night here in Jordan. We'll stop off for lunch here in Aqaba. With divine food, beachside bliss and sultry views of the Red Sea, you'll think you're in a movie... Suit...

Day 6: Amman to Jerusalem

Rolling over the border to Israel, our first stop will be ancient Jerusalem. Welcome to Israel, we've arrived in the City of Gold: Jerusalem. In this religious centre of Christianity, Islam & Judaism, we'll begin with an included dinner followed by a free evening to explore.

Prima Park Hotel (or similar)

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: Jerusalem

Today you have the option to go beyond the monuments and dig deeper into ancient life, with a free day to explore. Maybe step back in history at the Israel Museum to view the Dead Sea Scrolls and see what the city might have looked like in ancient times with the Secon...

Day 8: Jerusalem

For our second day in Jerusalem we'll begin with a full day tour, uncovering secrets and culture that dates back thousands of years. We’ll discover the city's holy history and iconic sites, including the Jewish Quarter and the Arab Market, and visit Lions Gate, Doloro...

Day 9: Jerusalem to Haifa

It's been incredible, but it's time to move on from Jerusalem and discover more of Israel. On our way out of Jerusalem, we'll make a visit to the sobering site of the Yad Vashem Museum and Memorial, also known as The World Holocaust Remembrance Centre. Here in Haifa...

Day 10: Haifa to Tel Aviv

Waving goodbye to Kibbutz life in Haifa, today we have our sights set for Tel Aviv. We'll meet Doris Hiffawi as part of a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience and enjoy famous Anton coffee and sweets as Doris invites us to her home in the Ajami neighborhood of Jaffa. She ...

Day 11: Tel Aviv

The day is yours to explore at your own pace, and in a city inundated with beaches, parks, museums, shopping centres and cafes, we promise you won't get bored. Keep it high energy with a day full of seeing the sights and sinking your teeth into Tel Aviv’s eclectic cul...

Day 12: Tel Aviv

It’s been one incredible adventure, but all good things must come to an end. After a hearty breakfast, we’ll say our goodbyes and swap details. We sense new adventures on the horizon!

Breakfast

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Price per day$242
Last Updated: 5/2/2024
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$3,263
$4,306
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20 Oct 2024
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$3,651
$4,811
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$4,229
$5,594
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$3,595
$4,755
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09 Jan 2025
$4,355
$5,720
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$4,355
$5,720
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$4,105
$5,470
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$3,489
$4,650
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01 May 2025
$2,900
$3,880
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Accommodation

Rawa Hotel Suites (or similar) Petra Panorama Hotel (or similar) Wadi Rum El Zawaydeh Camp (or similar) Prima Park Hotel (or similar) Gev-Holiday Village (or similar) Lighthouse Hotel Tel Aviv (or similar),
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Meals Included
  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 11 Breakfast (B)
Age Requirements
18 to 35 years
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