Tel Aviv

Arrival at the airport, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Tel Aviv - Caesarea - Haifa -Saint John of Acre- Nazareth.-

Total distance: 177 km



PICK UP AT HOTEL: 07:45-08:00 AM

08.00 hrs.-: Departure from the city of Tel Aviv bordering the Mediterranean Sea until reaching Yaffo, old port of Israel, today an artists´ quarter.

09.00 hrs.-: Visit of the Church of Saint Peter.

11.00 hrs.-: Continue along the coast to CAESAREA, ancient Roman capital, where we will visit its Theater, the Fortress’ Wall of the Crusaders and the Roman Aqueduct.

12.00 hrs.-: We will continue our journey to the city of HAIFA, we will go up Mount Carmel, where the Grotto of the Prophet Elijah is located and observe the Bahai Temple and its Persian Gardens, and there we will have a panoramic view of the city and the port.

14.30 hrs.-: Continue to SAINT JOHN OF ACRE (Akko), capital of the Crusaders, visiting the medieval fortresses.

16.30 hrs.-: Arrival in GALILEA/ NAZARETH. Dinner included. Accommodation.

Nazareth - Magdala - Mount Beatitudes - Tabgha - Capernaum - Nazareth.-

Total distance: 112 km.

Breakfast.

08.00 hrs.-: We will begin the day with a boat trip on the Sea of Galilee.

10.00 hrs.-: We will continue to visit MAGDALA, where we will see remains of the town and its Synagogue, and we will visit the modern Church.

11.30 hrs.-: Later, we will visit the MOUNT OF THE BEATITUDES, where "The Sermon on the Mount" took place.

14.00 hrs.-: Arrival at TABGHA, place of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes.

15.00 hrs.-: Visit of CAPERNAUM where the House of Saint Peter and the ruins of the old Synagogue are located.

16.00 hrs.-: Return to Nazareth. Dinner included and accommodation.

NOTE: The boat trip on the Sea of Galilee may be the next day.

Nazareth – Mount of the Precipice – Canaan of Galilee – Jordan River – Jerusalem.-

Total distance: 222 km

Breakfast.

08.00 hrs.-: In the morning visit of the city of Nazareth we will visit the Church of the Annunciation, the Carpentry of Saint Joseph, and the Fountain of the Virgin. .

10.00 hrs.-: Continuation to the MOUNT OF THE PRECIPICE, from where we can admire a beautiful panoramic view of Nazareth and its surroundings.

10.30 hrs.-: We will continue the day with the visit of CANA OF GALILEE, where the first Miracle of Jesus took place.

12.00 hrs.-: In the afternoon departure to Jerusalem through the Jordan River Valley, bordering the oasis of Jericho, where we will enjoy a panoramic view of the Mount of Temptation and the Dead Sea.

16.00 hrs.-: Ascent through the Judean desert and entrance to Jerusalem, a messenger city of peace, cradle of the three great Cosmopolitan religions.

17.30 hrs.-: Arrival and accommodation in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem -Bethlehem- Jerusalem.-

Total distance: 32 km

Breakfast.

PICK UP AT THE HOTEL RECEIPTION BETWEEN 07:45 HOURS (AM) AND 08:00 HOURS (AM).

08.00 hrs.-: Excursion to visit the New City of Jerusalem, seeing the Shrine of the Book in the Museum of Israel, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed, and the model that represents the city of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus. We will go through the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

09.30 hrs.-: We going toward Ein Karen, a picturesque neighbourhood on the outskirts of the city to visit the Shrine of Saint John the Baptist.

11.00 hrs.-: We will also see Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum and Memorial.

12.30 hrs.-: In the afternoon, we will travel to BETHLEHEM, located behind the wall built in recent years to separate the two communities. We will take a Palestinian guide to visit the Church of the Nativity, the Grotto of the Manger and the Shepherds’ Field.

17.00 hrs.-: Return to Jerusalem and accommodation.

Jerusalem

Total distance: 12 km

08.00 hrs.-: We include a visit to the old city of Jerusalem. Visit to the Western Wall (Wailing Wall).

09.00 hrs.-: We will continue along the Via Dolorosa to arrive at Calvary, the place where Christ was crucified, and to see the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

15.00 hrs.-: We then go onward to Mount Zion to visit the Tomb of King David, the Cenacle (Hall of the Last Supper) and the Abbey of the Dormition

16.00 hrs.-: Excursion by Mount Scopus toward the Mount of Olives. There is an extraordinary view of the walled Holy City from the top.

17.00 hrs.-: We then continue to Gethsemane, the Basilica of the Agony.

18.00 hrs.-: Return to hotel and accommodation.

Jerusalem -  Ajlun – Jerash – Amman.-

06.15 hrs.-: Early departure to the Israel-Jordan border. Arrival at Sheik Hussein Bridge to complete border and visa procedures.

11.00 hrs.-: Approximate departure time from Sheikh Hussein border. Welcome to Jordan.

12.30 hrs.-: Arrival at the Ajlun Fortress, an imposing castle from the twelfth century, which is located in the middle of a fertile valley of vineyards and pine forests that gives us a particular view of the green side of the Hashemite Kingdom. It is considered one of the greatest examples of Arab military architecture, has spectacular panoramic views of the Jordan Valley and the three wadis constituted a strategic defense in the defensive chain that existed in the area. In this area Muslims and Orthodox Christians have always lived together, we will visit the old CHURCH OF SAN SERGIO. Shall we all pray together for peace?.

13.30 hrs.-: End of the visit and departure to Jerash.

14.00 hrs.-: Arrival in Jerash and transfer to a local restaurant for lunch (included).

15.00 hrs.-: Visit of the Roman ruins of Jerash, one of the best preserved archaeological sites in the Middle East, it is called the Asian Pompeii and the second most visited attraction in Jordan.
Jordânia.

17.00 hrs.-: End of the visit to Jerash and return by road to Amman. Arrival in Amman in about an hour.

NOTE: The Sheik Hussein border must be crossed on a special bus for this purpose. This costs around $3 per person, which must be paid directly by the passengers themselves.

IMPORTANT NOTE: There are customs regulations upon arrival in JORDAN that prohibit the entry of religious objects. These objects can be withdrawn from the passenger without prior notice and without any compensation. Europamundo is not responsible if this happens.

FEES: Each country requires an entry/exit fee that passengers must pay directly at their destination. For guidance purposes, these are the fees/visa fees that may apply (prices subject to change without notice): Israel: $32 (Departure Fee to Jordan); Jordan: 40 dinars/$60 (Sheik Hussein Border visa).

Amman- Castles of the Desert- Madaba- Mount Nebo- Amman.-

Breakfast.

07.30 hrs.- Departure to the Desert Castles built between the 7th and 8th centuries. We´ll head to the first castle, Qusayr Amra.

09.00 hrs.- Depart for Qusayr Amra Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Built in the early 8th century as a holiday resort for the caliph, it is preserved as one of the finest desert castles in Jordan.

10.30 a.m.- End of the visit to Qusayr Amra Castle, we will arrive in approximately 30 minutes at Qasr Kharana Castle built by the Umayyads from the year 661 to become an oasis of rest for the caravans of merchants who crossed the desert transporting their goods.

11.30 a.m.- Once the visit to Kharana Castle is over, we will head to Madaba.

13.00 hrs.- Arrival in Madaba.
We´ll visit the Madaba Archaeological Park, crossed by an old Roman road and the Church of St. George, with its fantastic mosaic from the sixth century. where the map of Madaba is exhibited, the oldest cartographic representation of Jerusalem and the Holy Land that is preserved to this day.

13.30hrs.- End of the visit to Madaba and departure to Mount Nebo, being a place of great importance at a historical, religious and cultural level for being the place from which Moses contemplated the Promised Land before he died. You will have the opportunity to admire the beautiful views from the viewpoint where on a clear day you can see places as far away as Bethlehem, the Mount of Olives and the Dead Sea.

13.45 hrs.- Arrival at Mount Nebo and lunch included.

15.30 hrs.- Departure from Mount Nebo to Amman.

17.00 hrs.- Arrival at the hotel in Amman. Free time. Accommodation.

Amman- Bethany- Panorama Complex- Dead Sea.-

Breakfast.

07.30 hrs.- Departure from Amman and panoramic tour on the bus (without tickets) and continuation to Bethany.

09.45 hrs.- Arrival in Bethany on the banks of the Jordan River, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it is the place where John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ.

11.00 hrs.- Departure from Bethany.

11.30 a.m.-Arrival at the Dead Sea Museum, it is an impressive panoramic complex.

12.00 hrs.- Departure from the Dead Sea Museum.

12.30 hrs.- Arrival at the Dead Sea hotel and lunch included. Free time to take a dip in the salty sea at a lowest altitude on Earth. Dinner included. Accommodation.

Dead Sea- Karak Castle- Dana- Shobak- Petra.-

Breakfast.

09.00 hrs.- Departure from the Dead Sea.

10.30 hrs..- Arrival at Kerak Castle, a former stronghold of the Crusaders, rising 900 meters above sea level, between the walls of an ancient city.

12.00 hrs.- Departure from Kerak and heading to the local restaurant where we will have lunch (included) until 14.00 hrs.

15.00 hrs.- Continuation to Dana, a small picturesque rural village of stone houses on a huge cliff located at the foot of the largest biosphere nature reserve in Jordan. We´ll take a panoramic tour where we´ll be able to take photos.

15.30 hrs.- Departure from Dana we will head towards Shobak.

16.00 hrs.- Arrival at Shobak Castle, built by the Crusaders in 1115 to control the trade routes between Egypt and Syria, as well as the passage permits for pilgrims and caravans. We will be able to take some photos to remember.

16.30 hrs.- Departure from Shobak, we will head to Wadi Musa where the Spring of Moses is located.

17.00 hrs.- Arrival and brief visit to the Spring of Moses, where Moses supposedly hit the rock with his rod and the water gushed out.

17.15 hrs.- Departure to Moses Spring.

17.30 hrs.- Arrival at the Petra Museum, an excellent exhibition that allows us to understand the history of the Nabataeans and learn about magnificent pieces found in the area.

18.00 hrs.- Departure from the Petra Museum.

18.15 hrs.- Arrival at the hotel. Dinner included. Overnight in Petra. Petra is the ancient capital of the kingdom of the Nabataeans. This civilization occupied the city in the 6th century B.C. and took advantage of the city´s location as a strategic lodging point for caravans during the Silk Road

Petra- Wadi Rum.-

Breakfast.

Known as the "Pink City", the "Lost City" or the "City of Stone", it is considered the jewel of Jordan and one of the Seven Wonders of the World since 2007.

07.00 hrs.-Departure from the hotel to visit Petra, we will access through the narrow canyon and discover the temples and tombs carved into the cliffs in this city founded 300 years before Christ. Lunch included.

14.00 hrs.- Departure from Petra to Wadi Rum, an impressive desert that is famous for being the setting for famous films where ´Dune´, ´Lawrence of Arabia´ or ´Star Wars´ have been filmed. We will be able to enjoy unparalleled sunsets and starry nights.

16.00 hrs.- Arrival at Wadi Rum- Valley of the Moon, a magical ecosystem of the Jordanian desert that has extensive red sand dunes and imposing sandstone arches, at the visitor center we take all-terrain vehicles to visit some of the most impressive landscapes. We include a ride of about 45 minutes on a camel through the desert. We will also visit the Khazali Canyon, in this spectacular place we will see the engravings that show us the origin of the Arabic language.

18.00 hrs.- End of activities in Wadi Rum.

18.15 hrs.- Arrival at the camp. Dinner included. Accommodation.

Wadi Rum- Aqaba.-

Breakfast.08.00 hrs.- Departure from Wadi Rum. 08.45 hrs.- Arrival in Aqaba and panoramic visit of Aqaba, the second Jordanian city, modern, commercial, port city and an entrance to the Red Sea in Jordan, forming here a gulf that has become one of the most visited places in Jordan especially due to its importance as a destination for divers and its coral reefs.09.45 hrs.- End of the panoramic tour.10.00 hrs.- Arrival at the Araba Border to drop off the people who continue their journey to Egypt. 10.30 a.m.- Approximate departure time from the Araba Border.11.00 -12.00 hrs.- Arrival at the hotel. Free time in the afternoon to enjoy the warm waters of the Red Sea. Accommodation.

Aqaba- Amman - Cairo.-

After breakfast we will depart via “the desert road” to the AMMAN airport. Arrival. We will take a flight to Egypt for a little over an hour. Arrival at CAIRO. Border procedures and transfer to the hotel. Free time.

Note: Depending on the number of travelers, the trip from Aqaba to Amman airport may be made by regular VIP coach.

Cairo.-

Note: In summer temperatures are higher, so visits to archaeological sites are made earlier in the day to avoid the hottest hours of the day. It is recommended to wear sports shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat or cap for these visits.

Breakfast.

07:00 hrs.-: We will visit the esplanade of the Pyramids, the most famous of which are those of the pharaohs Cheops, Kephren and Mykerinos (entrance to the interior of the pyramids not included), as well as the enigmatic Sphinx. Afterwards we will visit the Papyrus Institute for about 30 minutes, where we will see how the papyrus is handmade.

11:30 hrs.-: Visit the Coptic Quarter, which is nowadays one of the meeting places of the Egyptians and one of the oldest areas of the city. Visit the Hanging Church.

12:30 hrs.-: Visit the Citadel, built by order of Saladin in 1176 and completed in 1182. From 1218 until the 19th century it was the official seat of the Egyptian government. The history of this area is full of palace intrigues, assassinations, overthrows and massacres such as that of the Mamluks in 1811. Representative buildings include the Muhammad Ali Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, built on the model of Istanbul´s Hagia Sophia.

13.45 hrs.-: Lunch included in a local restaurant.

15:00 hrs.-: Visit the Egyptian Museum, which is about 10 km from the Pyramids and contains one of the most important and impressive archaeological exhibits in the world. The jewel of this exhibition is the treasure of Tutankhamun which occupies the entire upper floor. Remember that it takes at least a week to visit it in its entirety.

17:00 hrs-: Departure from the Egyptian Museum and return to the hotel.

18:00 hrs.-: Arrival at the hotel and accommodation.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our services.