Biblical Israel with Jordan - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary
Biblical Israel with Jordan - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary
$2966
Biblical Israel with Jordan - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary
11 Days Starting in Tel Aviv, Israel and ending in Amman, Jordan
Visiting: Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Jerusalem, Petra, Amman
Tour operator:
Tour code:
5345-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 43
Age range:
5-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, History, Religion and Spiritual, Ruins-Archaeology
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a profound journey through the Holy Lands with the "Biblical Israel with Jordan - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary." This tour takes you through the spiritual heartlands of Israel and Jordan, visiting iconic biblical sites such as the ancient port of Jaffa, the Sea of Galilee, and the Mount of Beatitudes. Explore the historic cities of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, and marvel at the archaeological wonders of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stay in comfortable accommodations like the Grand Beach Hotel and Petra Guesthouse, and enjoy daily buffet breakfasts and dinners. This faith-based tour offers a unique opportunity to walk in the footsteps of biblical figures and experience the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the region.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Tel Aviv,Israel
Location: Tel Aviv
Accommodation Name: Grand Beach Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Israel! Check into your hotel, then this evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Day 2: Tel Aviv,Jaffa,Caesarea,Muhraqa,Megiddo,Tiberias
Location: Tel Aviv
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Tiberias
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Leave Tel Aviv and visit the old port of Jaffa. Sightseeing continues at Caesarea, an ancient port turned stunning archaeological site. Admire the restored 3,500-seat Roman theater, the aqueduct, the harbor, the stadium and the crumbled moat and towers from the 12th-century Crusader fortress. Next, visit Muhraqa on Mount Carmel, site of Elijah’s contest of faith with the priests of Baal. From here, travel to the archaeological site of Megiddo, an age-old fortified town and site of the Battle of Armageddon in the End of Times, according to the Bible. Stay overnight in the lakeside city of Tiberias. Today's Distance: 117 mi / 188 km
Day 3: Tiberias. Excursion To Kibbutz Ginosar,Capernaum,Mount Of Beatitudes,Tabgha & Caesarea-Philippi
Location: Tiberias
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Tiberias
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, travel to Kibbutz Ginosar to visit the Jeus Boat Museum, followed by an included cruise on the Sea of Galilee. Next, visit Capernaum and see its ancient Synagogue and the house of St. Peter. Spend some time meditating at the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered his famous sermon, and continue to Tabgha to visit the Church of the Multiplication, where Jesus fed 5,000 people with two fish and five loaves. On to Caesarea-Philippi (Banias), location of one of the springs of the Jordan River, where Jesus taught his disciples. Today’s Distance: 31 mi / 50 km
Day 4: Tiberias,Cana,Nazareth,Yardenit,Jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Bat Sheva Hotel Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, stop in Cana, site of Jesus’ first miracle when he turned water into wine at a wedding. Continue to Nazareth and visit the Church of the Annunciation, St. Joseph Church, and the old village. Leave the Galilee area, drive through the Jordan Valley, and visit the Yardenit Baptismal site (departures April 1 to September 2 include Baptism ceremony), then ascend the Judean Mountains to Jerusalem, with a stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Old Town. Today's Distance: 144 mi / 231 km
Day 5: Jerusalem. Excursion To Bethlehem
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Bat Sheva Hotel Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Set off on a touching walking tour of Jerusalem’s Old Town. From the Mount of Olives, take in memorable views over the city. Descend via the Palm Sunday walk and visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed on the night before his arrest. Visit the Church of all Nations, located next to the garden, then enter through St. Stephen’s Gate and arrive at the Pool of Bethesda. Follow in Jesus’ footsteps along the Way of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Walk through the Jewish Quarter, reconstructed following unification of the city after the Six-Day War in 1967. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb and the Cenacle—the Upper Room where Jesus and his disciples had the Last Supper. View the unearthed colonnade-style thoroughfare with its ancient marketplace. Travel to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus and King David. Visit one of Christianity’s holiest places, the Church of the Nativity, built on the site where Jesus was born. Today's Distance: 10 mi / 16 km
Day 6: Jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Bat Sheva Hotel Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, head for the Southern Wall excavations and visit the Davidson Center, one of the most significant archaeological sites in the country. Continue with a stop at the Western Wall, the holiest place in Judaism today. Next, visit the Garden Tomb and enjoy the beautiful garden, a perfect place for personal reflection and worship. Then, visit the Israel Museum to see the Shrine of the Book and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Later, tour Yad Vashem, the “World Holocaust Remembrance Center.”
Day 7: Jerusalem. Optional Excursion To Qumran,Masada & The Dead Sea
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Bat Sheva Hotel Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is free to relax, revisit some of the Jerusalem sites at your own pace, or join an exciting optional excursion to the Dead Sea, the planet’s lowest point on dry land. Travel to Qumran with an included visit to the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Continue to Masada and ride the cable car up to the magnificent rock fortress, on a clifftop above the Dead Sea, where 960 Jewish rebels made their last stand against Roman forces in 73 AD. Later, head for the shores of the Dead Sea, where you’ll have time to experience the incredible buoyancy in the salt water. Return to Jerusalem.
Day 8: Jerusalem,Israel,Petra,Jordan
Location: Petra
Accommodation Name: Petra Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Drive to Allenby Bridge, where you will cross into Jordan and arrive at Bethany beyond the Jordan. On to Mount Nebo, where Moses saw the Promised Land and where he is believed to be buried. Next, travel to ancient Madaba, the “City of Mosaics.” Later, see the spectacular Byzantine mosaics and the precious 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land, and visit St. George Church. Today's Distance: 174 mi / 280 km
Day 9: Petra,Amman
Location: Petra
Accommodation Name: Centro Mada
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, visit the archaeological site of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New7Wonders of the World®. Enjoy an unforgettable experience as you walk down the siq, the narrow gorge made famous in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” and stand in awe in front of the iconic Treasury. This afternoon, travel north to Amman for two overnight stays. Today's Distance: 155 mi / 250 km.
Day 10: Amman. Excursion To Jerash,Ajloun & Anjara
Location: Amman
Accommodation Name: Centro Mada
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Begin your day with a stop in Jerash, which was inhabited as early as 3200 BC. Although the city was impacted by the earthquake of 749 AD, it is the site of the best-preserved Greco-Roman ruins in the Middle East. Travel through beautiful pine forests and olive groves before arriving in Ajloun. This town’s most important feature is a Moorish castle that dominates a wide stretch of the northern Jordan Valley. Next on the agenda is the biblical city of Anjara, where Jesus, his disciples, and the Virgin Mary stopped and rested in a cave as they traveled between Jerusalem and Galilee. Today, the cave is a holy place for pilgrims. Today's Distance: 155 mi / 250 km
Day 11: Amman
Location: Amman
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at various hotels including Grand Beach Hotel, Leonardo Tiberias, Bat Sheva Hotel Jerusalem, Petra Guesthouse, and Centro Mada.
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Meals
Buffet breakfasts daily and 9 dinners are included.
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Guided Tours
Guided tours to various historical and religious sites including Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Muhraqa, Megiddo, Tiberias, Kibbutz Ginosar, Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, Caesarea-Philippi, Cana, Nazareth, Yardenit, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Qumran, Masada, Dead Sea, Bethany beyond the Jordan, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Petra, Amman, Jerash, Ajloun, and Anjara.
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Transportation
Transportation between various locations as per the itinerary.
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Cruise
Included cruise on the Sea of Galilee.
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Museum Visits
Visits to the Jeus Boat Museum, Israel Museum, and the Shrine of the Book to see the Dead Sea Scrolls.
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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), Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route (Bethlehem), Old city of Jerusalem and its Walls, Petra, and White City of Tel Aviv - the Modern Movement.
What's Not Included
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Baptism Ceremony Costs
Bathing robe and baptism certificate for the Baptism ceremony at Yardenit on the Jordan River are not included and are payable locally.
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions such as the trip to Qumran, Masada, and the Dead Sea are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees for entry into Israel and Jordan are not included.
Meals
Buffet breakfasts daily, 9 dinners.
Notes
April 12 to September 6 departures feature an included Baptism ceremony at Yardenit on the Jordan River (bathing robe and baptism certificated are not included and payable locally)
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)|Old city of Jerusalem and its Walls|Petra|White City of Tel Aviv - the Modern Movement
Accommodation
Stay at the Grand Beach Hotel in Tel Aviv, Leonardo Tiberias in Tiberias, Bat Sheva Hotel in Jerusalem, Petra Guesthouse with stunning views of the Petra Mountains, and Centro Mada in Amman, a modern property with excellent amenities including a fitness center and seasonal outdoor pool.
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably by coach throughout Israel and Jordan, with included transfers between key locations such as Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Petra, and Amman, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodations can I expect during the tour?
You will stay at various hotels including the Grand Beach Hotel, Leonardo Tiberias, Bat Sheva Hotel Jerusalem, Petra Guesthouse, and Centro Mada. Each hotel offers unique amenities and settings, such as the Petra Guesthouse which provides stunning views of the Petra Mountains and the Centro Mada which is located in the heart of Amman's business and leisure hub.
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Will there be any opportunities for personal reflection or worship during the tour?
Yes, there will be several opportunities for personal reflection and worship. For example, you will visit the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem, which is a perfect place for personal reflection and worship. Additionally, you will have time to meditate at the Mount of Beatitudes and visit the Church of the Multiplication in Tabgha.
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Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?
Yes, on Day 7, you have the option to join an exciting excursion to the Dead Sea, Qumran, and Masada. This includes a visit to the Qumran Caves, a cable car ride to the rock fortress of Masada, and time to experience the buoyancy of the Dead Sea.
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What kind of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes buffet breakfasts daily and 9 dinners.
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Is there a special ceremony included in the tour?
Yes, for departures from April 1 to September 2, there is an included Baptism ceremony at the Yardenit Baptismal site on the Jordan River. Please note that the bathing robe and baptism certificate are not included and are payable locally.
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What are some of the significant historical and religious sites we will visit?
You will visit numerous significant sites including the old port of Jaffa, Caesarea, Muhraqa on Mount Carmel, Megiddo, Kibbutz Ginosar, Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, Caesarea-Philippi, Cana, Nazareth, Yardenit, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, the Western Wall, the Garden Tomb, the Israel Museum, Yad Vashem, Bethany beyond the Jordan, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Petra, Jerash, Ajloun, and Anjara.
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What is the distance covered on the longest travel day?
The longest travel day covers a distance of 174 miles (280 km) from Jerusalem, Israel to Petra, Jordan.
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What UNESCO World Heritage Sites will we visit during the tour?
The tour includes visits to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the 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), Old city of Jerusalem and its Walls, Petra, and the White City of Tel Aviv - the Modern Movement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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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 happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
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