Assemble at the airport for your flight to Amman, the capital of Jordan and a modern city with numerous ancient ruins. Note: EK flight: 1 extra night stay for a smooth transition before starting your itinerary.

When you arrive, drive to visit Madaba, where you’ll find the modest St George’s Church and its extraordinary treasure – a mosaic map depicting all the major biblical sites of the Middle East. Continue to Mt. Nebo, the hill where the prophet Moses was said to have been granted a view of the Promised Land before he died. Head towards Petra to stay for the night.

Set off early this morning and get ready to discover one of the world’s most breathtaking ancient cities – Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Take a short horseback ride to the entrance of Siq, a narrow gorge flanked on either side by high cliffs. Walk through Siq and hold your breath as you approach the Treasury, Petra’s most spectacular monument that is considered to be one of the most elegant remnants of the ancient world. Then drive to Wadi Rum, the largest wadi in Jordan that became famous through the movie ‘Lawrence of Arabia’. Explore the unique rock formations of the desert on a sunset 4WD safari. Tonight, experience an unforgettable stay at the foot of the mountains looming out from the desert landscape. Gaze at the shimmering stars in the night sky as you enjoy the wonderful hospitality of the Bedouin.

Travel down to the lowest point of the earth – Dead Sea which sits over 400m below sea level. Enjoy free time here to float and swim in the incredible salt-rich waters.

After breakfast, drive to the Allenby border and cross over to Israel. Meet your local Israeli guide and proceed to Masada. Ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the Zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans. Then drive to Jerusalem and stop along the way for a view of Jericho and the Mt. of Temptation. Check in at your hotel in Jerusalem, where you’ll be staying for 3 consecutive nights.

Begin the day with a stunning panorama of the city from the revered Mount of Olives. Walk along the Palm Sunday route, which brings you to the Garden of Gethsemane at the foot of the hill, then visit the Church of All Nations, which enshrines a section of bedrock where Jesus is said to have prayed before his arrest. Move to the Old City and visit the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), the holiest site of the Jewish nation. After lunch, walk along Via Dolorosa with its fourteen Stations of the Cross till you arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where Jesus was crucified and buried, and then rose again. Walk past Temple Mount to see the Dome of the Rock, which is sacred to both Jews and Muslims.

After breakfast, visit the Israel Museum, which houses the model of the city of Jerusalem as it looked like in 70 AD and the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are found. Drive to Bethlehem and visit Manger Square as well as the Church of the Nativity where Jesus was born. (Visit to the Grotto of the Nativity may be skipped, especially during pilgrimage peak season as it may take up to 2-3 hours to enter the cave.) On the way back to Jerusalem, make a stop at the Garden Tomb and drop by the Mahane Yehuda Market, a prime place to buy dried produce and local specialty food.

Depart Jerusalem for Haifa. En route, stop for a panoramic view of the Bahai Gardens and the golden shrine. Drive towards the Mediterranean Coast to the ancient crusader port city of Akko, a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage town with new excavations that date back 1000 years. Highlights of the old city of Acre include the beautifully renovated Knights’ Halls of the Hospitaller Fortress as well as the fascinating underground tunnels and pathways. After lunch, drive to Nazareth, where you’ll visit the Basilica of the Annunciation in Jesus’s hometown. Continue on to Cana for a brief stop at the Wedding Church, where Jesus changed water into wine. Thereafter, drive to Tiberias for an overnight stay.

Enjoy a scenic drive to the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount. Proceed to Capernaum to see the ruins of an ancient Galilean synagogue, and the church built over the ruins that was believed to be the house of St. Peter. Continue on your journey to pay a visit to the Church of the Multiplication and Chapel of Peter’s Primacy. Thereafter, enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee as Jesus and the Apostles did. Tuck into a satisfying lunch of St. Peter’s Fish, before heading on to Golan Heights. There are wonderful scenic treasures alongside lovely nature reserves, as well as historic and archaeological sites. Stop by an Olive Oil Factory before returning to Tiberias for dinner and some rest.

After breakfast, drive to the Allenby Border to cross back to Jordan. Pay a visit to Jerash, an ancient city reminiscent of the Roman Empire that is situated in the foothills of the mountain of Gilead. Afterwards, go on a sightseeing tour of the downtown part of Amman city to transfer to Amman Airport for your flight home.

We hope you enjoyed your trip with EU Holidays, and we look forward to seeing you again for your next trip.

Additional activities that complement your holidays will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional. *Minimum group size may apply • Wadi Rum Camel Ride (60min): USD55

• USD160 per person • USD170 per person (By EK Flight)

• A minimum group size of 15 passengers is required for a confirmed departure. • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules and hotels are subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances. • During major events, accommodation may be re-located to outside of the city or in another city without prior notice.