Highlights of Israel & Jordan - 11 days

Highlights of Israel & Jordan - 11 days

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Highlights of Israel & Jordan - 11 days

11 Days Starting and ending in Tel Aviv

Visiting: Tel Aviv-Yafo, Be'er Sheva, Masada National Park, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Beit She'an, Safed, Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, Golan Heights, Capernaum, Tiberias, Acre, Haifa, Caesarea, Jerash, Amman, Wadi Musa, Madaba, Mount Nebo

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2024/HIJ

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 45

Age range:

HHL, BBL & HIJ tours allow children aged 12+

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests

Tour operated in:
English
From:
$3835 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 20-May-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

COACH TOUR: Journey through Israel and Jordan on this epic 11-day tour featuring the biblical sights of Jerusalem, cosmopolitan city of Tel Aviv and beautiful Rose City of Petra. Float in the Dead Sea, admire the ancient fortress of Masada and soak up the views from Mount Nebo, where Moses once viewed the Promised Land.

Highlights

  • Tel Aviv - Dynamic city on the Mediterranean coast

  • Caesarea - One of the great cities of antiquity and Golan heights - Syrian fortifications and source of River Jordan

  • Picturesque Sea of Galilee and ruins of Capernaum

  • Nazareth - Church of the Annunciation, Mary’s Well and Joseph’s Church

  • Beit Shean - Excavations of the old Roman city

  • Jerusalem (West Bank) - Garden of Gethsemane, Israel Museum and the Dead Sea Scrolls, Yad Vashem - World Holocaust Centre. Old City - Jewish Quarter, bazaars, Western Wall. Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mt. Zion, Last Supper Room and King David’s Tomb and Dormition Abbey

  • Bethlehem (West Bank) - Church of the Nativity and Ein Karem, the birthplace of John the Baptist

  • Mt Nebo - Perhaps one of the most sacred sites in Jordan with views across the Promised Land

  • Madaba - Ruins and ancient mosaic of the Holyland

  • Petra - UNESCO-listed rose city that was all but lost to the modern world until its rediscovery in 1812

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Day 1 : Tel Aviv

Location: Tel Aviv-Yafo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Metropolitan

Meals Included: No Meals

Sunday. Welcome to Israel and the start of your adventure. You will be met at Ben Gurion Airport and transferred to our start hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure in Tel Aviv.



Renowned for its hedonistic nightlife, this dynamic city also offers beautiful beaches, art galleries and markets. And with a variety of trendy bistros, high-end restaurants and delicious street food stalls, there's plenty to choose from, for dinner.


Day 2 : Masada & Dead Sea

Location: Tel Aviv-Yafo, Be'er Sheva, Masada National Park, Dead Sea, Jerusalem

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Grand Court

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Tel Aviv- Beer Sheba - Masada (via the West Bank) - Dead Sea - Jerusalem. Leaving Tel Aviv, we drive past the coastal cities of Ashdod and Ashkelon on our way to Beersheba, the capital of the Negev Desert. After a short visit, we continue east to Masada and take a cable car to the UNESCO-listed fortress which was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Here we explore the excavations, synagogue, bathhouse and Herod's palaces, as well as admire breathtaking views of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea. We then descend to those salty waters at the Dead Sea for a 'float' before travelling to Jerusalem.

Day 3 : Jerusalem

Location: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jerusalem

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Grand Court

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Jerusalem - Bethlehem (West Bank) - Jerusalem. Our first stop this morning is the famous Dead Sea scrolls at Israel Museum's Shrine of the Book. We then continue to the Model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem and the Yad Vashem memorial, which commemorates the 6 million Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust. This afternoon, we see the birth place of John the Baptist, Ein Karem before we journey to our final stop - Bethlehem to see the Holy Church of Nativity and Manger Square before returning to Jerusalem.

Day 4 : Jerusalem

Location: Jerusalem

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Grand Court

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we further explore Jerusalem, entering the walled Old City through one of the imposing gates, here we’ll explore the Western Wall and walk the way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, Calvary before ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. We then drive to Mount Zion and visit King David's tomb, Dormition Abbey and the Room of the Last Supper before enjoying spectacular panoramic views of Jerusalem. The afternoon finds us exploring the Garden of Gethsemane, where Judas betrayed Jesus. We then head downtown to experience the colours and aromas of Mahane Yehuda, Israel's largest open market before retiring to our hotel.

Day 5 : Beit Shean, Safed & Galilee

Location: Jerusalem, Beit She'an, Safed, Sea of Galilee, Nazareth

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hagoshrim Hotel & Nature

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Jerusalem - Beit Shean (via West bank) - Safed - Galilee. Leaving Jerusalem, our drive north takes us past Jericho, the oldest city in the world, and through the Jordan Valley to Beit Shean. Here we explore the excavations of this beautifully preserved Roman city before continuing to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and the city’s Christian Holy sites. Our journey continues to Safed, which since the 16th century has been considered one of Judaism’s four holy cities due to it being the centre of Kabbalah. Here we’ll see a synagogue and the artists' colony before finishing our day in Galilee.

Day 6 : Golan Heights & Capernaum

Location: Sea of Galilee, Golan Heights, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Tiberias

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hagoshrim Hotel & Nature

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Galilee - Golan Heights – Galilee. This morning we drive to the rocky plateau known as the Golan Heights to visit Druze villages and Banias, the source of the Jordan River. We then enjoy an Israeli wine country experience, with a tour, wine tastings and breathtaking views over the surrounding vineyards. The afternoon finds us descending along the shores of the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum, where we explore the ruins of the ancient synagogue, before visiting Tiberias, the old centre of Jewish learning. The scenery around the Sea of Galilee has barely changed over the last 2,000 years and there is the option of a sailing across its tranquil waters (book and pay locally).

Day 7 : Tel Aviv

Location: Acre, Haifa, Caesarea, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Grand Beach

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Galilee - Acre - Haifa - Caesarea - Tel Aviv. After breakfast we travel west and to the famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications of Acre. After some time exploring, we continue to Haifa for a panoramic tour of the city, passing sights such as Mount Carmel, Haifa Bay, the Persian Garden and Bahai Shrine. Next, we head along the coast to Caesarea where we visit the Roman Theatre and Crusader Fortress. We end our day with a short city tour of Tel Aviv and Jaffa, a beautiful port town believed to be around 4,000 years old.

Day 8 : Jerash & Amman

Location: Tel Aviv-Yafo, Jerash, Amman

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Grand Palace Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Tel Aviv (via West Bank) - Jerash - Amman. Today we leave Israel and cross the border into Jordan. Our first stop is Jerash, the city of the Decapolis, which is located in the fertile heights around 45km north of Amman. We take some time to explore its colonnaded streets, baths and hilltop temple before driving to the Jordanian capital Amman for a fascinating city tour.

Day 9 : Petra

Location: Amman, Wadi Musa

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Petra Panorama Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Amman - Petra. After an early breakfast we travel south, reaching the rose city of Petra. You'll have the option to ride on horseback to the Siq, a canyon marking the entrance to Petra. We continue on foot and explore all that this ancient capital has to offer, including the Treasury, El Khazneh, obelisks and the field of tombs. From the Al Madhbah viewpoint we marvel at this lost city and its incredible lunar-like landscape.

Day 10 : Tel Aviv

Location: Wadi Musa, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Petra - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Tel Aviv. On our final day of sightseeing we travel to Madaba to see the ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land. We also have time to explore several ruins before our short drive to Mount Nebo. It's from this mountain that Moses viewed the Promised Land and the stunning views stretch from the Jordan Valley to Jericho and the Dead Sea. We then continue to the remains of a Byzantine church with a beautiful mosaic floor before crossing the border back into Israel for our final night in Tel Aviv.

Day 11 : Tel Aviv

Location: Tel Aviv-Yafo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Wednesday. Our tour comes to an end after breakfast today. A transfer to the Ben Gurion Airport is included to meet your flight home.



Tel Aviv offers so much to see and do that we highly recommend extending your stay. We can book pre and post tour accommodation, please enquire.



For information about visas, top travel tips and much more, take a look through our travel guide.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    4 star

  • Breakfast daily and 9 dinners

  • 10 nights 4 star hotels

  • Touring - Masada, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Beit Shean, Capernaum, Gallilee, Golan Heights, Nazareth, Acre, Haifa, Caesarea, Jerash, Amman, Petra, Mount Nebo, Jaffa & Tel Aviv

  • Entrance fees for all included sightseeing, excluding the Dead Sea should you choose to swim

  • Services of local guides for scheduled sightseeing

  • Ben Gurion Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 11

  • All transfers and transportation in modern air-conditioned vehicles

  • This coach tour is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go. You will join travellers from a number of different operators, some staying in different hotels for sightseeing each day

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visas

  • Tip for your tour guides and drivers. We recommend you allow USD$5-7 per day, per traveller for your guides and USD$2 per day, per traveller for your drivers. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture

  • Border taxes of approximately US$48 per person. Paid on tour and subject to change.

Age Policy

HHL, BBL & HIJ tours allow children aged 12+

Check out our Q&As

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    4 star

  • What is the maximum group size?

    45

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Ben Gurion Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 11

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide.

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TOTALLY MOROCCO We booked a 9 day tour of Morocco visiting many main cities and places of interest. The coach was very comfortable and we felt safe with the driver Suliman. The guide was Hicham Touraouine and he was fantastic. He spoke perfect English as well as French, Arabic and Berber. He was so kind and considerate and made a good tour great. We particularly enjoyed ‘glamming in the Sahara Desert. So much to see and do and great food and company. We would definitely use On The Go Tours again, especially if Hicham was the guide. Paul & Penny

Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)  

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

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Terrible tour of India. For...

27-Dec-2023

Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure

brandy hoffman (Google Reviewer)  

I had used them once...

09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

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