Where Hummus All Began
Visiting: Israel, JordanCode: GEJI
Tour price from USD 2240.00 for 11 days - Land Only
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Visiting: Israel, Jordan
In a traditional Bedouin coffee ceremony you’ll actually drink three cups of coffee: one for the soul, one for the sword and one because you’re a guest.
Where Hummus All Began
Don’t ask for a fourth – it’s greedy and you might wet your pants on the bus.(Was Jordan & Israel)
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Amman
The locals are friendly, but they don’t really understand the concept of personal space. Keep these phrases under your belt: Imshi baeed (Go away), La'a Shukran (No, thanks) Bass! (That’s enough, mate). Arrive in Amman and get yourself familiar with this fascinating locationDay
Amman - Aqaba
It won’t take long to see the best bits of Aqaba, and then you’re free to swim, snorkel and dive in the Red Sea. How many of the 100 species of fish can you spot?Arrive in Aqaba and spend free time exploring this lively beach side townPerhaps relax on the beach, do some shopping and grab a meal at a local seafood restaurant (B)Day
Wadi Rum - Petra
Keep an eye out for the Wadi Rum Desert Patrol in their spiffing khaki and red uniforms. Then live out your Indiana Jones fantasies at Petra, the 2000-year-old city carved into pink sandstone.Set off on an awesome jeep tour into the Wadi Rum desert Continue the journey to Petra. (B)Day
Petra
We like to make a dramatic entrance to the legendary Al Khazneh (The Treasury), so we take you through a narrow gorge, past tombs and rock formations, before you eventually get your first glimpse. Pick your jaw up off the ground, there are flies everywhere. Spend heaps of time exploring the ancient city of Petra, founded more than 2000 years ago Wander through the narrow ‘siq’ and visit the numerous tombs, temples and public buildings - as well as the rock-hewn amphitheatre Wind down with an optional Turkish Bath at the hotel (B)Day
Petra - Kings Highway - Amman
By now you should be addicted to hummus, ara'yes (oven-baked sandwiches filled with spiced mince) and mansaf (Google it, then wipe your drool of this page). Follow the ancient Kings Highway, a road that dates back to the Old TestamentReach Dana and enjoy a stroll though the ancient villageVisit the crusader castle at Shobak and the Greek Orthodox church of St. George in Madaba Arrive in the lively city of Amman and head out 'on the town' (B)Day
Jerash - Amman
A guy we know took a packet of chips to the Dead Sea. After swimming he grabbed a bunch of the chips, wiped them on his arm to make them salty, then at them. We just wanted to mention that somewhere. Enjoy a morning tour of the grand, ancient Roman city of JerashPerhaps visit Dead Sea in the afternoon, or explore Amman further (B)Day
Amman - Jerusalem
Best bits: Garden of Gethsemane, Manger Square and Church of the Nativity (the birthplace of Jesus Christ), Western (Wailing) Wall, Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross) and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. If you're not feeling the biblical vibe, you're not trying hard enough. Set off early and leave Amman for the Israeli border Arrive in Jerusalem and spend free time exploring this timeless city (B)Day
Bethlehem - Jerusalem
Make sure you try knafeh - shreds of filo dough drenched in syrupy sugar water and filled with gooey, salty, warm, soft goat's cheese. Wash it down with a classic Israeli iced coffee. Heavenly. Take a tour of Jerusalem, starting with a panoramic view of the city Drive via the Garden of Gethsemane and enter the Old City Walk to the 'Cardo' in the recently restored Jewish QuarterVisit the Western (Wailing) Wall, Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross) and the Church of the Holy SepulchreContinue the tour with a visit to Yad Vashem (Israel's memorial to the Holocaust) Press on to the biblical city of Bethlehem, and stop by Manger Square and Church of the Nativity - the birthplace of Jesus Christ Head back to Jerusalem and enjoy some hard-earned downtime (B)Day
Nazareth - Sea of Galilee - Jerusalem
Visit the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes. Abbreviations didn't exist back then, clearly. Day 9Drive to Nazareth for a visit to the Church of the Annunciation and the Church of St. JosephContinue to the Sea of Galilee via the ruins at Capernaum, Tabgha and the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and FishesPass Tiberias and reach the baptismal site on the Jordan River before returning to Jerusalem. Day 10Spend a free day further exploring Jerusalem, or join an optional tour to Masada, the fortress of King Herod Set off on an optional trip to the Dead Sea and enjoy a dip at the the lowest place on earth Day 11The trip ends today after breakfast, but if you wish to stick around, you'll find plenty more to see and do (3B)While the information presented here details our planned itinerary, including routes taken, activities included, accommodation and meeting times, please accept that unforseen changes may occur. We are constantly on the lookout to improve our program and further enhance your experience. Naturally, we will keep you up to date with any last minute amendments to your tour.
Key: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner
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