Itinerary Expand all Amman to Tel Aviv Depart London for Amman; transfer to Amman hotel. Fly to Amman; transfer to Amman hotel. The hotel is approximately a 40 minute transfer from the airport.Comfortable Hotel Day 1 Start Amman Trip starts at the hotel in Amman on Day 1 of the itinerary. Comfortable hotel Day 2 Amman city tour; on to Petra via Madaba and Mt Nebo After an early breakfast we head to the Citadel for breathtaking views of Amman and a short tour of this site. There is a small but very interesting museum to explore. From this viewpoint we can see the remains of the Roman Theatre in the old city area. Leaving Amman we join the King's Highway which takes us up and down huge 'wadis' (valleys). We stop en route at Madaba, known as the city of the mosaics, and beautiful Mt Nebo where Moses saw the promised land just before he died. Further south we reach the magnificent city of Petra; Jordan's premier historic site and one of the world's most outstanding ancient cities. This is a full day with great sites and stunning natural landscapes. Standard Hotel Meals included: Breakfast Day 3 Classic tour of Petra This morning we have an early start to make the most of our day exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra. Petra was hidden for centuries until the Swiss explorer Burckhardt made his great discovery in 1812. It was founded by the Nabateans, an Arab tribe that arrived here in the 6th century BC. Building at Petra began in the third century BC and continued through the Roman period, financed by taxes levied on the desert caravans. Two features of Petra are unique: firstly, it is a city made defensible by being built down a series of chasms, rather than on a hilltop. Secondly, it is built directly into the rock - beautiful red and yellow sandstone carved into the most impressive facades which glow in the brilliant sunlight. To enter Petra we must begin by walking down a narrow chasm, known as the Siq, surrounded by high cliffs on either side. Unveiled at the end of the Siq is El Khazneh, the Treasury. This is just the first breathtaking sight of a remarkable day. Continuing to the centre of the city, we pass the houses and tombs of the rich citizens and the remarkable scale of the site begins to unveil itself. A optional walk can then be done up 850 steps to El Deir, the monastery, with its superb facade topped by a huge urn. Standard Hotel Meals included: Breakfast Day 4 Visit Little Petra; on to Wadi Rum; sunset jeep safari Explore Little Petra with its well preserved ruins which are hidden away in the mountains, before continuing to the spectacular Wadi Rum desert. This is where Lawrence of Arabia and Prince Faisal assembled the Arab tribes for the attack on Aqaba in the First World War, and also where sections of many famous films have been shot including 'Lawrence of Arabia, 'Star Wars' and 'The Martian' were shot. Its Mars like landscape is truly breathtaking. We take a four-wheel drive safari throughout the area stopping at a an outcrop of rocks for sunset before returning to our Exodus permanent tented camp for a star filled night. Full-service Camping Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 5 Travel to the Dead Sea via Al Karak Castle Today we head back up North to the amazing Dead Sea for a float and relaxing evening. On the way we stop at Al Karak (or Kerak) Castle for a guided tour of this imposing Crusader stronghold. This is a place of legend in the battles between the Crusaders and the Islamic armies of Saladin (Salah-ad-Din). A guided tour through the well preserved ruins opens up another aspect of the history of Jordan. We continue on to the Dead Sea in time for float in its incredible saline waters and to watch the sunset over Israel on the opposite bank. Comfortable Hotel Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 6 Visit Jericho and Dead Sea Scrolls caves; on to Jerusalem After breakfast we take a short drive to the Allenby Bridge for the crossing to the West Bank. Your tour leader will explain in detail what happens at the border and how the crossing works. It is sadly time to say farewell to the Jordanian Leader and driver. On arrival on the West Bank the leader who will accompany the group for the rest of the trip will be waiting. First stop is Jericho in Palestine, claimed to be the oldest city in the world, it is rich with Biblical associations. We take a 2km (1 mile) cable ride to the Greek Orthodox Monastery of Temptation with wonderful views of the Judaean Desert below. The monastery dates back to the 12th century and is supposedly built around the grotto where the Devil appeared to tempt Jesus. From Jericho we head to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found by a Bedouin Shepherd boy. Although the caves cannot be entered there is a centre where a short film is viewed and then a trail takes us through the cliffs where the various caves are located. After this visit we continue on to Jerusalem. Standard Hotel Meals included: Breakfast Day 7 Jerusalem sightseeing tour Today we step back in history with a guided walking tour of the old city of Jerusalem. This includes the Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock, the Wailing Wall and the Church of the Sepulchre. The city is perfect to explore on foot as it is compact and there are plenty of sites to see and places to sit and rest. Jerusalem's history stretches back more than 3,000 years and a guided tour of this labyrinthine is sure to be on the top of the list of memorable experiences of this trip. Standard Hotel Meals included: Breakfast Day 8 Free day to explore Jerusalem Today is free for personal exploration of Jerusalem. The leader will provide suggestions for more places to visit and information on how to get to each one. You may want to return to the old city and take a leisurely stroll through the streets or head to the Mount of Olives, best known as the scene of Christ's agony and the Garden of Gethsemane. Another option is the Yad Vashem or Holocost museum and memorial. Standard Hotel Meals included: Breakfast Day 9 Travel into Palestine for Bethlehem sightseeing Today we have a local guide in Bethlehem who will reveal its Biblical traditions. Perched on a hill at the edge of the Judaean Desert it was the childhood home of David and the birth place of Jesus. It has been a major site of pilgrimage since the construction of the Church of the Nativity in the 4th Century AD. It is located on the spot which is generally believed to be the likeliest site of the nativity. It is also one of the world's oldest churches. The tour will include Manger Square, St Catherine's Church and the Milk Grotto. Standard Hotel Meals included: Breakfast Day 10 To Tel Aviv via Old Jaffa Today we head to vibrant Tel Aviv the modern face of the Jewish state. This Mediterranean resort has a long sandy beach and palm-filled avenues lined with elegant buildings in the Bauhaus style. First stop is Old Jaffa where according to the Bible a settlement was founded by Noah's son Japheth in the wake of the great flood. Remains dating back to 2000 BC found here have established Jaffa as one of the world's oldest ports. The House of Simon the Tanner is traditionally held to be where the apostle Peter once stayed and the compact old town is now an attractive centre of local arts and crafts. From here we continue on to Tel Aviv where a city tour includes the colourful Carmel Market. Tonight there are plenty of great restaurants where the group can head for dinner to share the wonderful memories this trip has created. Standard Hotel Meals included: Breakfast Day 11 End Tel Aviv Trip ends after breakfast in Tel Aviv. For those with onward flights our sales team can arrange a private transfer to the Ben Gurion airport at extra cost or you can arrange a taxi through the hotel reception. Please see transfer section for more details. Meals included: Breakfast
Jordan Visas are required by most nationalities, including British, and can be obtained at the border or Amman airport. At time of print, visa fees (usually 40JOD) have been waived for all nationalities travelling to Jordan with a tour operator and spending a minimum of 2 nights in country. Our airport representative will meet and assist you with obtaining the free visa on arrival in Jordan at Customs & Immigration. He will be carrying an Exodus sign. For more information on the free Jordan Visa, please see the link below:http://international.visitjordan.com/MediaCenter/News/JordanianGovernmen...
Israel and Palestine You don’t need a visa to enter Israel or Palestine as a tourist. On entry, visitors are granted leave to enter for a period of up to 3 months. Visitors will be given an entry card instead of an entry stamp in their passport. You should keep your entry card with your passport until you leave. This is evidence of your legal entry into the country and may be required, particularly at any crossing points into the Palestinian Territories.
Jordan There are no mandatory vaccination requirements. Recommended vaccinations are: Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid.
Israel and Palestine There are no mandatory vaccination requirements for both Palestine and Israel. Recommended vaccinations are: Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid.
Hotels and camps While in Jordan we spend 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Amman, 2 nights in a standard hotel in Petra and 1 night in a 5-star hotel at the Dead Sea. In Wadi Rum we stay at the Exodus permanent tented camp. This private camp is for the sole use of the Exodus group and offers an unforgettable experience. Accommodation in Petra is limited and demands on the infrastructure are high; this creates occasional problems with hot water and plumbing for all hotels. In general, the hotels in Petra are of an older style and more basic in comparison with the rest of Jordan. At the Wadi Rum camp there are traditional style tents equipped with basic beds, sheets and blankets. There are plumbed toilets and basins, and simple shower facilities with (limited) hot water. During our stay in Israel we spend four nights in a 3-star hotel in Jerusalem and 1 night in a 3-star hotel in the coastal city of Tel Aviv. Throughout the tour we use hotels with en suite facilities and air conditioning. Some hotels have more facilities than others however it is always good to keep in mind that the star rating in Jordan is quite different to what you may expect at home. Sometimes we may use less centrally located hotels in the interests of comfort. Single supplements are available for this trip however cannot be guaranteed at Wadi Rum. Please enquire at the time of booking for details and up-to-date prices.
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