Day 1: Arrival in Jerusalem, Airport Pick-up
After arrival, our representative holding a board with your name will meet you at Tel Aviv Airport. Then the driver will transfer you to the hotel in Jerusalem in about an hour. In the afternoon, you can either have a rest to adjust yourself to the jet lag or explore the nearby areas on your own. Accommodation: Grand Court Hotel (4 stars)
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Day 2: Jerusalem New City Tour
Your driver-guide will wait for you at the hotel lobby in advance. After breakfast, start the tour in the New City of Jerusalem. You will first visit the Yad VaShem to experience the Holocaust of Israel history. Then, you will be driven by the Knesset - Israel's Parliament building, the Menorah and the new home of Israel's Supreme Court to reach Israel's National Museum, where you could admire the most famous Dead Sea Scrolls and the Second Temple Jerusalem Model. Finally, you will be accompanied to Mahane Yehuda Market where you can experience the culture of different local ethnic groups and taste some special local snacks. Tips: Taking photos is not allowed inside Yad VaShem, and it will not open on Saturday and Jewish holidays. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Grand Court Hotel (4 stars)
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Day 3: A Day Tour in Old City of Jerusalem & Bethlehem
Today, you will pay a visit to the Old City of Jerusalem with accompany of the driver-guide. The first stop today is the Mount Zion, where you could see the Tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. Then your driver-guide will take you to stroll at the famous Cardo Market in Jewish Quarter. Afterwards, head to Temple Mount and Wailing Wall, the holiest place for Jews. Temple Mount is regarded as the only sign from the Heaven for Jews, and the remaining Wailing Wall has been the holy site for devout Jews to pray. Continue to walk along Via Dolorosa on the Stations of the Cross to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. In the afternoon, your driver guide will take you to Bethlehem by car. After visiting Rachel's Tomb and Church of the Nativity, you will get back to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Grand Court Hotel (4 stars)
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Day 4: Transfer to Tiberias with the visit to Haifa and Akko
In the morning, check out the hotel and head to Haifa, the third largest city in Israel. Visit the scenic Bahai Gardens on Mt. Carmel. It is terraced gardens down from a hill. Standing on the Mount Carmel, you could get a panorama view of Hafai city and Haifa bay. Then continue to Akko, the ancient Phoenician and Crusader seaport, which has been listed as a World Heritage site by the UNESCO. Here you could see the ancient Knights Halls, the Al-Jazzar Mosque, the bathhouse and the multimedia show. Also, you could have a look at the new Ethnic Museum and the covered markets next to the old city wall. Then head to the next destination Tiberias and stay for an overnight. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Caesar Prima Hotel (4 stars)
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Day 5: Drive to Tel Aviv and Visit Nazareth
After breakfast, you will set out to the nearby tourist attractions including Ruins of Synagogue and Peter's House in Capernaum, Mount Beatitudes and Tabgha. Legend says that Jesus fed 5,000 people with five loaves and two fishes at Tabgha, and the Church of the Multiplication is originated to memorize this miracle. Inside the church, there are mosaic works of fifth century depicting the fishes and the basket with loaves. Continue to drive to Nazareth and visit Church of the Annunciation. Finally, you will be transferred to Tel Aviv. Your driver-guide will help you check in at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Metropolitan Hotel (4 stars)
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Day 6: Tel Aviv City Tour Including Old Jaffa
Today, you will explore the Ancient City of Jaffa. First, get to know its long and mysterious history in the Visitor Center. The prophet Jonah is said to start his voyage here though swallowed by the whale at last. Continue the visit to the St. Peter's Church, which is built to memorize the great disciple Peter brought the gospel from Jaffa to Rome. St. Peter's Church is located at the best place in Jaffa Port, thus it is the perfect place to appreciate the wonderful scenery of the harbor. In the afternoon, pay a visit to Carmel Market. If you happened to go there on Tuesday and Friday, Nahalat Binyaminn is worthy of visit where you can see the artists making their self-designed handicrafts on the spot. Stroll on the market and find a favorite gift for yourself. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Metropolitan Hotel (4 stars)
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Day 7: Crossing Sh. Hussein Bridge to Amman, with the Visits at Jerash, Ajloun
This morning, your will be driven to Sh. Hussein Bridge. Your English speaking driver in Jordan will pick you up at the border and transfer you to visit Jerash, one of the largest and most well-preserved Roman cities in the Middle East. After visiting the archaeological ruins in Jerash, you will head northwards for about one hour to Ajloun castle. In 1184 during the Crusades, the general in Saladin built it as a military base and to take control of the iron ore exploitation. In the afternoon, head to Amman - the capital of Jordan. Check in at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Down Town Hotel Apartments (4 stars) - or similar
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Day 8: Private Transfer to Petra, with Visits of Amman City Tour
The first stop of today is Roman Theater and Castle Hill. From the Castle Hill, you can have a bird view of the old city. Also, you will visit the Amman Archaeological Museum and Folklore Museum. Then, make a short visit to Umayyad Palace built in 720 whose domed throne hall is quite magnificent. After the tour, you will be driven for 2 hours to Petra, the City of Roses, and stay an overnight there. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Petra Guest House
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Day 9: Petra Visit & Wadi Rum
Today, you will go sightseeing the mysterious Petra, which used to be the capital of Nabataean Kingdom. Because its architectures are almost carved on the rocks surrounded by the cliffs and the sandstone mountains are reddish and russet in color, it is also called The City of Roses. At the entrance, you will ride a horse to reach Siq. And then walk towards the Al Khazneh located in the city center along the narrow winding Siq. The Al Khazneh palace is carved against the mountain and renowned as the "Treasure". You can also explore other historic sites standing by the main street on your own, including the Royal Tombs, Ancient Roman Theater, and Qasr al-Bint. In the early afternoon, drive around 1.5 hours to arrive at Wadi Rum. Here you will have a local Desert Jeep tour. You will be able to appreciate the unique scenery of the Moon Valley, which is shaped like Lunar Crater with wine-red sand. It is known to the world because of the majestic and precipitous mountains and endless vast desert. If weather permits, you can also watch the splendid sun set. At night, you will stay in the campsite inside the desert. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: SunCity Camp
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Day 10: Private Transfer from Wadi Rum to Dead Sea
After three hours' drive, you will arrive in Dead Sea, a highlight of this Israel Jordan tours. Dead Sea is regarded as "the belly button of the world" for it is the lowest part of the exposed land on the earth. After checking in the hotel, tourists will be free to arrange the rest time. You can experience the Dead Sea floating and enjoy a skin care by using the Dead Sea mud. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Dead Sea Resort (5 stars)
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Day 11: Drive to Amman Airport for Departure
After breakfast, the driver will meet you at the hotel and escort you to the Amman Airport, around one hour drive. Our vacation to Israel and Jordan draws to an end. Meals: Breakfast
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