Journey Through the Holy Land with Jordan - Faith-Based Travel
Journey Through the Holy Land with Jordan - Faith-Based Travel
Journey Through the Holy Land with Jordan - Faith-Based Travel
14 Days Starting in Tel Aviv, Israel and ending in Dead Sea, Jordan
Visiting: Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, Wadi Rum, Petra, Dead Sea, Europe, Middle East
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TGE-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, History, Religion and Spiritual, Ruins-Archaeology
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a profound exploration of the Holy Land with our "Journey Through the Holy Land with Jordan - Faith-Based Travel" tour. This cultural adventure takes you through the historic and spiritual heartlands of Israel and Jordan, visiting iconic sites such as the ancient port city of Jaffa, the Roman Amphitheater in Caesarea, and the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Experience the serene beauty of the Sea of Galilee, the majestic clifftop fortress of Masada, and the awe-inspiring Petra. Enjoy guided tours, scenic cruises, and free time to immerse yourself in the rich history and spiritual significance of these sacred lands. Accommodations include stays at renowned hotels in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Amman, Petra, and the Dead Sea, ensuring comfort throughout your journey.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Tel Aviv,Israel
Location: Tel Aviv
Accommodation Name: Dan Panorama Tel Aviv
Meals Included: Dinner
This evening, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2: Tel Aviv,Jaffa,Caesarea,Megiddo,Muhraqa,Sea Of Galilee
Location: Tel Aviv-Yafo
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Plaza Hotel, Tiberias
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
TEL AVIV–JAFFA–CAESAREA–MEGIDDO–MUHRAQA–SEA OF GALILEE Walking by Faith JAFFA Begin with a guided walking tour in Israel’s ancient port city. CAESAREA Guided sightseeing includes the Roman Amphitheater and the Crusader fortress. MEGIDDO Take an orientation tour before driving to Mount Carmel. MUHRAQA Photo stop en route to Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee. (B,D)118 mi / 183 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & MYSTERY Explore the ancient port of Jaffa, where legendary biblical stories of Jonah, Solomon, and St. Peter took place. The Israeli city traces its roots to 1800 BCE, with mythological tales of Andromeda and Perseus. Today Jaffa features picturesque alleys, art galleries, unique boutiques, ancient buildings, and wonderful landmarks.
Day 3: Sea Of Galilee. Excursion To Cana & Nazareth
Location: Sea of Galilee
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Plaza Hotel, Tiberias
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
SEA OF GALILEE. EXCURSION TO CANA & NAZARETH Fishers of Men CANA Take a guided visit to the city of Cana, where Jesus changed water into wine for the legendary wedding here. NAZARETH Visit the Church of the Annunciation and St. Joseph’s Church in the city where Jesus lived and worked as a carpenter. SEA OF GALILEE CRUISE Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Tiberias, see an ancient fishing boat said to be from the time of Christ, then enjoy some free time this afternoon and evening. (B,D)39 mi / 62 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTMIRACLES IN THE MAKING In the New Testament, much of Jesus’ early ministry is reported to have occurred on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. The Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke describe how ordinary fishermen, Simon, Andrew, John, and James were recruited by Jesus here. Many of Jesus’ miracles were performed on these waters, including walking on water, miraculous catching of fish, calming the storm, and feeding the multitude in nearby Tabgha, as well as the Sermon on the Mount. It is also here that John recounts the third appearance of Christ following his death and resurrection.
Day 4: Sea Of Galilee,Mount Of Beatitudes,Tabgha,Capernaum,Magdala,Jordan River,Bet She’An,Jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Dan Panorama Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
SEA OF GALILEE–MOUNT OF BEATITUDES–TABGHA–CAPERNAUM–MAGDALA–JORDAN RIVER–BET SHE’AN–JERUSALEM Blessed are the Peacemakers MOUNT OF BEATITUDES Visit the site where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount. TABGHA Visit the Church of the multiplication of loaves and fishes and the Church of St. Peter’s Primacy. CAPERNAUM Take an orientation tour followed by free time. MAGDALA Take an orientation tour followed by free time. JORDAN RIVER Visit a Baptismal site on the river where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. BET SHE’AN Pass the Ancient Roman Archaeological Site en route to Jerusalem. (B,D)134 mi / 216 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOTS Stand on the hill in Northern Israel, recognized for more than 1600 years as the site where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount -moral teachings through proverbial blessings.
Day 5: Jerusalem. Excursion To Ein Karem,Bethlehem & The Garden Tomb
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Dan Panorama Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO EIN KAREM, BETHLEHEM & THE GARDEN TOMB Joyful News EIN KAREM Visit the Church of St. John the Baptist and the Church of Visitation, honoring Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth to share the news of the Immaculate Conception. BETHLEHEM Visit the Church of the Nativity, built on the site where Jesus was born. JERUSALEM Visit the Garden Tomb, believed to be the tomb from which Jesus rose from the dead. (B,D)34 mi / 55 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTSACRED SITES The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is perhaps the most sacred of sites in Christianity and the oldest major church in the Holy Land. This basilica and UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the holy Nativity Grotto, considered to be the cave in which Jesus was born and was laid in a manger. As the oldest continuously visited church in Christianity, the Church features the Altar of the Nativity, placed above the 14-point silver star marking the cave where Mary gave birth. Visible through the center of this star lies an actual rock, upon which it is believed Mary rested.
Day 6: Jerusalem. Excursion To The Old City
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Dan Panorama Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast
JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO THE OLD CITY The Passion & The Promise JERUSALEM A guided walking tour of the Old City includes the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Via Dolorosa. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, see the Western Wall, Mount Zion, the Upper Room, and the Tomb of King David. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTJESUS’ FOOTSTEPS Walk the sorrowful path of Jesus along Jerusalem’s Via Dolorosa, where he carried the cross to his crucifixion on Calvary. Follow the stations of the cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in commemoration of the Passion of Christ.
Day 7: Jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Dan Panorama Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
JERUSALEM The Cradle of Christianity JERUSALEM Enjoy a free day to explore. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTSACRED SITES Considered the cradle of Christianity, the city of Jerusalem has been a Christian pilgrimage site for 2,000 years. It is mentioned in the Old Testament and was the site of significant events in the life of Jesus, brought here shortly after his birth. This is where he cleansed the temple of merchants and gamblers and years later shared the Last Supper with his apostles.
Day 8: Jerusalem. Excursion To Masada & The Dead Sea
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Dan Panorama Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO MASADA & THE DEAD SEA A Soldiers’ Stronghold & the Sea of Salt MASADA Ascend by cable-car to the clifftop fortress of Masada. DEAD SEA RESORT Spend free time this afternoon floating in the waters of the Dead Sea before returning to Jerusalem. JERUSALEM Enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel this evening. (B,D)125 mi / 200 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOTS Explore the extraordinary cliffs of Masada, where the rebels fought against Rome and gave their lives in a desperate fight for freedom. Also known for the site of King Herod’s palace, Masada is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Park, and worldwide pilgrimage site. Below the plateau of Masada lies the Dead Sea, where you’ll float weightlessly atop the salt-rich waters of the desert.
Day 9: Jerusalem,Allenby Bridge,Jerash,Jordan,Amman
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Landmark, Amman
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
JERUSALEM–ALLENBY BRIDGE–JERASH, JORDAN–AMMAN Bridging History JERUSALEM Depart Jerusalem and cross the Jordan River via the historic Allenby Bridge to Jerash. JERASH Visit the majestic Greco-Roman archaeological site. (B,D)75 mi / 120 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & MYSTERY Explore the remarkable Roman ruins of Jerash’ ceremonial gates, colonnades, temples, and theaters Considered one of the world’s largest and best-preserved sites of Roman architecture, Jerash gives a glimpse into a world of chariots racing before 15,000 spectators in the Hippodrome, and religious sacrifices carried out in the Temple of Zeus.
Day 10: Amman,Wadi Rum,Petra
Location: Wadi Rum
Accommodation Name: Movenpick Nabatean Castle, Petra
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
WADI RUM Explore the spectacular red-stone desert landscapes on a four-wheel drive tour in the Jordanian desert. Receive a keffiyeh (traditional headscarf) as a keepsake. PETRA Enjoy free time. 273 mi / 440 km
Day 11: Petra
Location: Petra
Accommodation Name: Movenpick Nabatean Castle, Petra
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
PETRA Cinematic Treasures PETRA Take a guided walking tour of stunning Petra, featuring the Siq and the Treasury, which may look familiar from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Enjoy free time for lunch, followed by traditional tea service in a Bedouin tent. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHTPICTURE PERFECT Step through the canyon corridor of Al Siq and turn back time to 300 BCE with a guided walking tour of Petra’s Siq and Treasury. Amazing is not the word for this mesmerising archaeological site in the southwestern desert of Petra – voted by 100 million people to be named one of the New7Wonders of the World ®. Explore the red sandstone facades of the Rose City, and venture further to marvel at its tombs and temples, which provided the perfect setting for the Indiana Jones movie.
Day 12: Petra,Kerak,Wadi Mujib,Dead Sea
Location: Petra
Accommodation Name: Moevenpick Resort & Spa, Dead Sea
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
PETRA–KERAK–WADI MUJIB–DEAD SEA Capturing the Castle KERAK Visit the Crusader Castle, the largest, best-preserved castle in Jordan. Enjoy free time for lunch. WADI MUJIB Stop for a photo opportunity amid dramatic rock formations and scenic riverscape. (B,D)200 mi / 322 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & MYSTERY Travel the Kings Highway between the desert and the Dead Sea to discover the mysterious tunnels, chambers, and dungeons of the massive Kerak Castle. Hear how this fortification has been the target of historic sieges since it was first built in 1140.
Day 13: Dead Sea. Excursion To Madaba,Mount Nebo & Bethany Beyond The Jordan
Location: Dead Sea
Accommodation Name: Moevenpick Resort & Spa, Dead Sea
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
DEAD SEA. EXCURSION TO MADABA, MOUNT NEBO & BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN Washed in the Waters MADABA Visit St. George’s Church and the Madaba Archaeological Museum. MOUNT NEBO Join an orientation walk on the legendary mountain ridge. BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN Take part to an orientation walk where Jesus is believed to have been baptized by John the Baptist. DEAD SEA A farewell dinner has been prepared at your hotel. (B,D)75 mi / 120 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDARY LIVES Stand on Mount Nebo, the vantage point from where Moses saw the Promised Land (the Land of Canaan) before his death. Take in the panoramic view of the West Bank across the Jordan River Valley, the city of Jericho, and Jerusalem on a very clear day.
Day 14: Dead Sea
Location: Dead Sea
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Amman.)
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at various hotels including Dan Panorama Tel Aviv, Leonardo Plaza Hotel in Tiberias, Dan Panorama Jerusalem, Landmark in Amman, Movenpick Nabatean Castle in Petra, and Moevenpick Resort & Spa at the Dead Sea.
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Meals
Buffet breakfast daily and 12 dinners are included.
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Guided Tours
Guided tours in various locations including Jaffa, Caesarea, Cana, Nazareth, Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, Capernaum, Magdala, Jordan River, Bet She'an, Ein Karem, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Masada, Jerash, Wadi Rum, Petra, Kerak, Wadi Mujib, Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Bethany Beyond the Jordan.
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Cruise
A scenic cruise on Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee).
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Transportation
Transportation between various locations including Tel Aviv, Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Amman, Wadi Rum, Petra, and more.
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Special Experiences
Special experiences such as a four-wheel drive tour in Wadi Rum, a cable-car ride to Masada, and a traditional tea service in a Bedouin tent in Petra.
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UNESCO Sites
Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Baptism Site 'Bethany Beyond the Jordan', Biblical Tells - Megiddo, Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity (Bethlehem), Masada, Old city of Jerusalem and its Walls, Petra, Wadi Rum Protected Area, and White City of Tel Aviv - the Modern Movement.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees and any other travel documentation costs are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
Meals
Buffet breakfast daily, 12 dinners
UNESCO Sites
Baptism Site ?Bethany Beyond the Jordan?|Biblical Tells - Megiddo|Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity (Bethlehem)|Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route (Bethlehem)|Masada|Old city of Jerusalem and its Walls|Petra|Wadi Rum Protected Area|White City of Tel Aviv - the Modern Movement
Accommodation
Tel Aviv: Dan Panorama Tel Aviv; Sea of Galilee: Leonardo Plaza Hotel, Tiberias; Jerusalem: Dan Panorama Jerusalem; Amman: Landmark; Petra: Movenpick Nabatean Castle; Dead Sea: Moevenpick Resort & Spa.
Mode of Transport
Travel between destinations in Israel and Jordan by coach, including guided tours and excursions to various historical and religious sites.
Notes
Participation in full tour experience may be challenging for guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs due to uneven terrain.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
The tour includes stays at various hotels: Dan Panorama Tel Aviv in Tel Aviv, Leonardo Plaza Hotel in Tiberias by the Sea of Galilee, Dan Panorama Jerusalem in Jerusalem, Landmark in Amman, Movenpick Nabatean Castle in Petra, and Moevenpick Resort & Spa by the Dead Sea.
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What activities are included on the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in Tel Aviv, Israel, and meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
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What will we do in Jaffa?
In Jaffa, you will begin with a guided walking tour in Israel’s ancient port city.
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What significant sites will we visit in Caesarea?
In Caesarea, the guided sightseeing includes the Roman Amphitheater and the Crusader fortress.
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What can I expect during the visit to Cana and Nazareth?
In Cana, you will have a guided visit to the city where Jesus changed water into wine. In Nazareth, you will visit the Church of the Annunciation and St. Joseph’s Church.
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What activities are planned around the Sea of Galilee?
Around the Sea of Galilee, you will enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Tiberias, see an ancient fishing boat said to be from the time of Christ, and have some free time in the afternoon and evening.
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What will we see at the Mount of Beatitudes?
At the Mount of Beatitudes, you will visit the site where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount.
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What is included in the visit to the Jordan River?
At the Jordan River, you will visit a Baptismal site where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
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What will we do in Bethlehem?
In Bethlehem, you will visit the Church of the Nativity, built on the site where Jesus was born.
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What are the highlights of the guided walking tour in Jerusalem's Old City?
The guided walking tour of Jerusalem's Old City includes the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall, Mount Zion, the Upper Room, and the Tomb of King David.
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What can I expect during the visit to Masada?
In Masada, you will ascend by cable-car to the clifftop fortress of Masada.
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What activities are planned at the Dead Sea?
At the Dead Sea, you will spend free time floating in the waters before returning to Jerusalem.
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What will we do in Jerash?
In Jerash, you will visit the majestic Greco-Roman archaeological site.
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What is included in the visit to Wadi Rum?
In Wadi Rum, you will explore the spectacular red-stone desert landscapes on a four-wheel drive tour and receive a keffiyeh (traditional headscarf) as a keepsake.
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What will we see in Petra?
In Petra, you will take a guided walking tour featuring the Siq and the Treasury, followed by free time for lunch and traditional tea service in a Bedouin tent.
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What can I expect during the visit to Kerak?
In Kerak, you will visit the Crusader Castle, the largest and best-preserved castle in Jordan, and enjoy free time for lunch.
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What will we do at Mount Nebo?
At Mount Nebo, you will join an orientation walk on the legendary mountain ridge.
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What is included in the visit to Bethany Beyond the Jordan?
At Bethany Beyond the Jordan, you will take part in an orientation walk where Jesus is believed to have been baptized by John the Baptist.
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How does the tour end?
The tour ends with breakfast at the Dead Sea, and the nearest airport for departure is in Amman.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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