Best of Israel & Jordan

Best of Israel & Jordan

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Best of Israel & Jordan

11 Days Starting and ending in 32.085300,34.781768

Visiting: Israel, Jordan

Tour operator:

Encounters Travel

Tour code:

262

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 45

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

8-95

Special diets catered:

Request dietary needs

Tour operated in:

English
From: $2945

NB: Prices correct on 06-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

This 11-day trip through Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories along with Jordan is the perfect tour for people who want to combine visits to important historical and religious sites with some cultural and scenic experiences as well. The tour has time to explore the buzz of the city and beaches of Tel Aviv while also visiting Tiberias and touring Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth and many important religious and historical sites and monuments. The tour also includes a visit to Masada Fortress and the Dead Sea where you can bob on top of this remarkably salty Sea, the lowest place on Earth. The tour also visits the famous Sea of Galilee and enjoys a wine tasting experience in the hills of the Golan Heights.

Leaving Israel behind we cross the border into Jordan where we visit some of Jordan's tourist highlights including the Roman Ruins in Jerash, the 'lost city' of Petra, Biblical Mount Nebo and the famous mosaic map of the Holyland in Madaba.

Accommodation is on a 3-4 star basis with upgrades available to deluxe 4-star and 5-star hotels.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to continued unrest we have temporarily suspended this tour in Israel. Reservations are still being accepted for later travel dates. Should the situation continue, we will contact you approximately 8 weeks prior to departure to discuss new dates/cancellation options (though you can be assured of a full refund if we are unable to operate the tour).

Highlights

  • Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Sea of Galilee, Tiberias, Golan Heights, Nazareth, Qumran, Masada fortress, Bethlehem, Dead Sea, old & new Jerusalem, Jerash Roman ruins, Petra tour, Madaba mosaics, Mount Nebo views

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Day 1: Arrive Into Tel Aviv. Transfer To Hotel

Accommodation Name: Upon arrival in Ben Gurion Airport, in Tel Aviv, after passing through immigration and customs you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv for the night. The rest of the day is free for you to settle in and look around

Day 2 : Day 2: Masada & Dead Sea

You'll meet your tour guide and fellow travellers this morning and set of south from Tel aviv, passing the cities of Ashkelon, Ashdod and Beersheba, the capital of the Negev Desert region. You'll then continue to Masada, the foremost archaeological park in Israel. Here we'll ascend to the top of the fortress by cable-car and have a comprehensive visit of the site, learnign about the rituals, culture and politics of the people who lived in this desert fortress. This was the final stronghold of the Jewish Zealots during their war against the Romans, and we will visit the excavations, the synagogue, bathhouse and cisterns, Herod's palaces and enjoy fantastic views of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea, far below us.

Day 3 : Day 3: Israel Museum - Yad Vashem - Ein Karem - Bethlehem

We start our tours today in Jerusalem at the Israel Museum's Shrine of the Book, home to the famous Dead Sea scrolls. Next well visit the beautifully renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, which dates back to the time of the Second Temple.
We then visit Yad Vashem which is the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Established in 1953, the memorial is located at the foot of Mt. Hertzl.
On our way out of Jerusalem, we'll visit the picturesque village of Ein Karem in teh southwestern outskirts of the city. According to tradition, this is where John the Baptist was born. We continue out of Jerusalm to visit Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, and we will will vsiit the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square before returning to Jerusalem.

Day 4 : Day 4: Old City Of Jerusalem

Accommodation Name: We'll enter the Old City of Jerusalem today for a day packed with visits to some of the most important religious sites in the world. We'll see the Western Wall, and the actual site of the Second Temple at Temple Mount. We'll also walk the Way of the Cross

Day 5 : Day 5: Beit Shean - Golan Heights - Tiberias

Accommodation Name: We leave Jerusalem this morning and head north past Jericho, considered by many as the oldest city in the world. As we travel through the Jordan Valley we'll pass new settlements to Beit Shean and visit the excavations of this well preserved Roman city.Tr

Day 6 : Day 6: Capernaum - Mount Of Beatitudes - Nazareth

Accommodation Name: This morning we'll descend back down to the shores of the Sea of Galilee, the stage for many of the events in Jesus' life. We'll visit Capernaum, known as 'His Town', the centre of Jesus ministry, where he spent much time healing the sick and performing m

Day 7 : Day 7: Acre - Haifa - Caesarea - Jaffa

Accommodation Name: After breakfast we will drive through the hills of the Galilee, heading westwards to the Mediterranean coast and Acre, where we visit the old, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications.Next we continue to Haifa where we will ascend to the top

Day 8 : Day 8: Cross From Israel To Jordan: Tour Jerash

Accommodation Name: This morning we head east from Jerusalem to the Sheikh Hussein border crossing where we proceed through the immigration formalities and enter Jordan where we are met by our Jordanian guide and vehicle. We'll continue on to Jerash, a city of the Decapolis

Day 9 : Day 9: Petra

Accommodation Name: After another early breakfast, we will drive south down Jordan's Desert Highway to Petra. Here you have the option to ride on horseback, take an electric buggy, or walk through the towering cliffs of the 'Siq' (canyon) into the incredible site of Petra. K

Day 10 : Day 10: Madaba: Mt. Nebo: Tel Aviv

Accommodation Name: After breakfast, we drive back up north to see the remains of a Byzantine church with a famous ancient mosaid floor map in Madaba. This is the oldest surviving original catrographic depiction in a mosaic of the whole of the Holy Land region and Jerusalem.

Day 11 : Day 11: Free Time In Tel Aviv. Departure Airport Transfer

After breakfast, your time is free until we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. Extra nights are available in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv if you would like to extend the tour.

Day 430 : Leaving Masada: We Head Down To The Lowest Place On Earth - The Dead Sea - At 430 Metres Below Sea Level! Here We'll Enjoy A Swim: Or Float: In The Salty Waters And Those Inclined Can Also Enjoy The Benefits Of The Mineral Rich Black Mud. We'll Then Head

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What's Included

What's Not Included

    • International Flights
    • Visa fees
    • Border tax & crossing fees (payable locally at approx. $107 per person)
    • Travel Insurance (compulsory)
    • Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Tips for tour leader
    • Any other items not mentioned above

Mode of Transport

A/C minibus/coach

Accommodation

3 to 4-star hotels

Check out our Q&As

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    The local currency in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories is the Israeli Shekel (ILS). You do not need to arrange to bring any Shekels with you as exchange facilities are available in the international airports and in most hotels, banks and bureau de changes in major towns. You should try to obtain and keep hold of small denomination notes or coins on you during the tour as these are useful for toilets, tips and small purchases. ATMs are readily available in major towns and many local shops will accept VISA/Mastercard or Amex, but may charge fees of up to 10% - check before you pay. Travellers cheques are not recommended as they can not be changed in many places now, and can incur high fees.

    While in Israel and the OPT you will need sufficient funds to cover meals not included in the itinerary, drinks, snacks, souvenirs and personal expenses such as laundry. These should generally all be paid for in local currency, though tips for guides and drivers may be paid in hard currency (GBP, USD, EUR).

    It is difficult to recommend a level of personal spending money which will suit everyone as this can differ greatly, but as a guideline, we would suggest allowing USD 25-35 per person per day as a minimum. Allow more if you plan on doing lots of shopping, or buying many alcoholic drinks.

  • Is travel insurance compulsory?

    Yes! Travel insurance is compulsory on all of our tours and needs to cover personal accident & liability, medical expenses and repatriation, travel delay & abandonment. We also strongly recommend that you take out cover against cancellation and lost/stolen baggage. Personal medical insurance does not normally provide sufficient cover and is generally not suitable for travel on our tours. You will not be able to join your tour if you have not provided us with details of your insurance or if you arrive without cover in place (no refunds will be due in this event).

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    You are always able to change your travel date. However, some charges may apply depending on how long before your departure you make the change. Our flexible booking conditions and reduced charges will apply if you are changing date because of a Covid-19 reason or because your government is advising against travel to your destination. Please check our detailed booking conditions for full details.

  • When is my balance payment due?

    60 days prior to departure

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    On most of our group tours, solo travellers may choose to form a temporary 'tour bubble' and share a room with another traveller of the same sex in the group. If a room share is not available then a single room supplement may be payable, with the costs for these kept as low as possible. We have also removed compulsory single supplements from many of our tours, and are reducing the cost by 50% on s

  • Can I transfer my booking to someone else?

    Customers may transfer their booking or any Credit on File to another person who satisfies all the relevant conditions to the tour, provided that we are notified not less than 7 days before departure, and the transferee agrees to these booking conditions and all other terms of the contract between us. The Client and new booker are jointly and severally responsible for any outstanding payments and a transfer administration fee of GBP50 / USD75 / CAD100 / AUD100 / NZD100 / EUR75 / ZAR1000 / INR5000 or GBP100 / USD150 / CAD200 / AUD200 / NZD200 / EUR150 / ZAR2000 / INR10,000 if the transfer is made less than 60 days before departure. Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended or transferred after they have been confirmed (for example flight tickets, Gorilla Permits) and any alteration could incur a cancellation and rebooking charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Ezmmy  

Egypt Tour and Petra Tour was Amazing!!!

January 2020

My travel buddies and I decided to visit the amazing city of Egypt and Petra! Our destination was pretty long flight from LAX to layover at London then fly to Cairo Egypt. As soon as we got there it was about 3 a.m. and one of the encounter guide was there to pick us up. Got to the hotel, just to fresh in up a bit, had breakfast at 6 a.m. no sleep, then met our tour guide name Islam Gaber he explained everything what we were going to do for the first tour until the last tour will do with him. He was very friendly and funny. He made sure everyone was okay and comfortable. He even gave us a Santa clause hat and we took a group picture! Islam would tell us the history of the city and sometimes give us trivia if we will remember what we learned. He made it FUN! All of our new friends in our tour was pretty amazing! We all got along! The History was amazing!!! Temples, Kings, and the Tombs. We all had a great conversation with Islam and he was helpful in every way. The one thing I will never forget was our experience in the train, Cairo to Luxor. 9 hour train ride... WOW!! But Islam Gaber made sure we are okay and our luggages was complete. Our bus drivers was great as well but I don't remember everyone they were as friendly as Islam. Everyone liked the Nile River boat sometimes you just need some self reflections.. My experience over all with Cairo and Luxor tour was something I will never forget! Thank you for everything you did for us Islam Gaber, if you need a tour guide please add him with your travel in Egypt, Cairo and Luxor. After this tour my tour group were headed to hurghada egypt and that's where we met Big Mo. I got to see the red sea, he was funny and friendly as well. after this tour me and friends were headed to Jordan Petra. That was an amazing place! We also met our tour driver name Amer Abu Rezeq if you guys need a tour driver his awesome! I had an incredible amazing tour with every city we visited!! Something you need to experience when you only live once. Thank you! Everyone!

Aliria R  

Great tour guide in Egypt!

May 2023

We traveled to Jordan and Egypt! Great experience but what made it unforgettable was our tour guide, Ayman, in Egypt. He was so knowledgeable, educated, funny but overall a nice, good person!! If I was to ever go back to Egypt, I would definitely ask for him as my tour guide!! 5 stars for him!!!

Ashley L  

AMAZING Jordan trip.

July 2021

I took a solo trip to Jordan and my guide (Mo Bani Nasr) made what would’ve been a great trip AMAZING! A passionate, knowledgable guide makes all the difference in the world. It was beyond just learning and seeing, it was experiencing Jordan! I would absolutely book with this agency again.

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  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Encounters Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform encounters travel, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Encounters Travel requires a minimum deposit of 150 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of encounters travel charges.

    Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 35% of booking price.

    At 41 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.

    At 27 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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