Day 1: Arrival in Jerusalem, Airport Pick-up
Upon arrival at the Tel Aviv Airport, our representative will wait for you at the exit holding a welcome board with your name. Then, you will be escorted to the hotel in Jerusalem in about an hour. After check-in, you can arrange the rest time by yourself to wonder around. Accommodation: Grand Court Hotel (4 stars)
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Day 2: Jerusalem Old City Tour
Your driver-guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and then lead you to the first stop of our itinerary, Mount of Olives, to enjoy a panoramic view of the whole city. Then, you'll go to see the holiest site of Jews - Western Wall in the Old City. The Old City is divided into four sections: the Jewish Quarter, the Armenian Quarter, the Christian Quarter and the Muslim Quarter. You will visit all the four sections with the companion of your driver-guide including the famous tourist attractions like Holy Sepulcher Church and Al Aqsa Mosque. Afterwards, your driver-guide will transfer you to Mt. Zion where you could see the Tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey - the resting place of Virgin Mary. Later your driver-guide will take you stroll around the markets in the old city to see various handicrafts with Israel style. In the late afternoon, the driver will escort you back to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Grand Court Hotel (4 stars)
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Day 3: Jerusalem New City Tour & Bethlehem
After breakfast, you will first visit the Yad VaShem - the Jewish Holocaust Memorial Museum. Drive by the Knesset - Israel's Parliament building, the Menorah and the new home of Israel's Supreme Court, you will get to Israel's National Museum, where you will appreciate the most well-known Dead Sea Scrolls and the Second Temple Model of Jerusalem. Later you'll proceed to Bethlehem by car and visit the Church of the Nativity and Shepherds' Field. Then transfer you back to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Grand Court Hotel (4 stars)
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Day 4: Transfer to Eilat with Visits to Qumran, Ein Gedi, Timna
Today, you'll head southwards to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were founded 2,000 years ago. And then go on to Ein Gedi Natural Reserve and Timna Valley National Park. Tinma Valley National Park was the copper mine of Egyptians 6,500 years ago and the original sites are still kept there. Later, you will go to the southern port city - Eliat, the last destination of today, and stay overnight. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Astral Maris Hotel (4 stars)
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Day 5: Border Crossing & Transfer to Aqaba
In the morning, head to Jordan through Araba Border. At the south port Wadi Araba, the English speaking driver will pick you up and transfer you to Wadi Rum. After 1.5 hours drive, you will get there and enjoy an unforgettable Desert Jeep Tour, a memorable activity during this trip. The Wadi Rum is famous for its lofty and steep mountains and the large-scale desert. Here, you will appreciate the unique wine-red sand and the special topography shaped like a lunar crater. If weather permits, you can also appreciate the marvelous sun set on the desert. At night, experience the life in the desert camp. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: SunCity Camp
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Day 6: Private Transfer from Wadi Rum to Petra
After breakfast, the driver will lead you to Petra renowned as "the City of Roses", which will take 1.5 hours on the way. Petra, the precious capital of Nabataean Kingdom, is almost sculptured and engraved on the rocks and surrounded by the cliffs. Due to its well-known rose-red sandstone mountains, it is also reputed as "A rose-red city half as old as time". First, you will travel from the entrance to the Siq by horse. Then, hiking along the narrow Siq to Al Khazneh in the central area. Also named as "the Treasure", Al Khazneh is a palace carved against the mountain. After arrival, you can go sightseeing the relics along the main street in the ancient city by yourself. The Royal Tombs, Ancient Roman Theater and Qasr Al-Bint are all worth visiting. You can also visit other historic sites according to your physical strength. After the ancient city tour, you will go back to the entrance and live there for one night. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Petra Guest House
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Day 7: Little Petra and Dead sea
Today, proceed to Little Petra, 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) to the north of Petra. It is a scenic spot similar to Petra which is also carved on the stones. Then continue to the north to Dead Sea. After 3 hours, you will arrive there and check in the hotel. The Dead Sea floating would be a very interesting experience. Just take your time to enjoy it. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Dead Sea Resort (5 stars)
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Day 8: Transfer from Dead Sea to Jerash, with Amman City Tour
Your English speaking driver will pick you up at the hotel on time and drive 1.5 hours to escort you to the famous Ancient Roman Ruins in Jerash. It is regarded as the "Pompeii of the East" and also "the Rome outside Rome". The architectures there have integrated the Greco-Roman style and the oriental features of the Arabia. The city is quite large so it is advised to take some water and food in advance. And remember to wear sunscreen or hold a sun umbrella. Then go on to the last stop: Amman. First, pay a visit to Castle Hill and overlook the city in a perfect perspective at the mountain top. Follow your driver-guide to make a short visit at Umayyad Palace. It is constructed around 720 and its Throne Hall with a domed roof is very magnificent. After the tour, check in the hotel and have a good rest. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Down Town Hotel Apartments (4 stars)
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Day 9: Departure from Amman
After you have enjoyed the breakfast in the hotel, the driver will transfer you to the airport for the departing flight. Hope you have had a pleasant tour from Jerusalem to Petra. Meals: Breakfast
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