Classical Tour Of Jordan & Palestine

Classical Tour Of Jordan & Palestine

Uncovering History and Culture

9 Days | 8 Nights


Tour Schedule

Arrive at Queen Alia International Airport, where you meet our representatives to assist you with visa formalities, then transfer to Petra for dinner & overnight.

After breakfast, you can dedicate the whole day to exploring the magnificent, mysterious, rock-carved red rose city of Petra, otherwise known as 'The Lost City. Located on the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabatean Empire of King Aretas IV. Considered masters of water technology, the Nabataea's provided their city with great tunnel constructions and water chambers, as well as a theater modeled on Greek-Roman prototypes, which had space for an audience of 4,000. Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra with a 42-meter-high Hellenistic temple facade on the El- Deir Monastery are impressive examples of Middle Eastern culture. The seven-kilometer walk can also be covered in the Nabatean fashion on a 'Horse-back'! 

This marvelous journey is followed by a transfer to the Dead Sea for dinner and overnight.

The Dead Sea is famous for the mud and minerals that are natural healers and skin exfoliators. Its waters contain a high content of salt making it inhabitable for any form of marine life. However, it provides an excellent opportunity to float on its plentiful waters. 

After experiencing the waters and mud of the Dead Sea, the journey continues with a visit to the Biblical City of Madaba. The city was a Moabite frontier town that has remained inhabited since the Nabatean and Roman periods. 

You can visit the most famous landmarks of the town, like the Greek Orthodox Church, where the 6th-century mosaic map of Palestine has been preserved in its original form. It is an enchanting mosaic of 2 million pieces of colored stone conserved in its 25 x 5 meters original state. The map depicts hills, valleys, villages, and towns as far as the Nile Delta. 
Our Next stop would be a tour in Mt Nebo, where Mosses is believed to be buried. It is the most revered holy site in Jordan and a place of pilgrimage for Christians. 

We conclude the day with a drive to Allenby Bridge to cross the border, into Palestine where you can stay in Jericho for dinner & overnight at the hotel.

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 above the Dead Sea on a clifftop.

Then proceed to Jerusalem, where you can visit some sites of this magnificent city at your own pace. Overnight in Jerusalem.

We start the day in the Historic Alleyways of the Cradle of Abrahamic Religions, filled with architectural gems and holy sites. 

The old city's alleyways take you to Al Aqsa Mosque, Dome of Rock, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, some of the most important sites in Islam and Christianity. 

During the tour, you will have the chance to taste Jerusalem's specialties, Hummus, Falafel, and Ka'aek, at one of the city's most popular spots.

Then we walk the route of Via Dolorosa, reach Mount of Olives, where you find unparalleled views of the new and old city. 

Next would be the Church of all Nations, the Kidron Valley, and the Tomb of the Virgin Mary. 

In this tour, you will get the opportunity to walk along the city's ancient walls and through its roads, where you'll get a glimpse of Palestinians' traditional food and local produce and familiarize yourself with the quarters in it—overnight in Jerusalem.

After a delicious Palestinian breakfast, we go into the city where Jesus Christ was born. Bethlehem has plenty to offer for those interested in theology and history. 

The Church of the Nativity, the exact location where Jesus was born, highlights Bethlehem. But the city does not fall short of great attractions, Solomon's pools, a little gem of pine-hidden pools that never fail to amaze. The Mar Elias and the Mar Saba Monasteries would be next on our agenda. 

Afterward, you get the opportunity to see the beautiful handcrafts in the markets of Bethlehem, which make great souvenirs. And what better way to end your day than with a delicious traditional dinner and overnight in Bethlehem. 

After the drive from Bethlehem, we begin the day with the colorful stalls and vendors in Hebron's old market, or souq in Arabic, that flaunts a variety of local goods and handicrafts like pottery, olivewood, blown glass, aromatic spices, and dried fruits. One of Hebron's specialties is dibs, molasses-like syrup made from Hebron's infamous grapes, which can also be tasted in the vineyards of Halhul, a nearby village.

Next, we visit the Abraham Mosque-Cave of the Patriarchs, a holy site for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It's considered the resting place of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and their wives. The complex houses a carved walnut Minbar made of fine marble and mosaics that is considered a masterpiece of intricate craft.

After witnessing this beautiful architecture, we visit the miraculous Oak of Ibrahim and drive to the Cultural Capital Ramallah overnight. 

Nablus city awaits its visitors with many delights, including the old town, the Turkish bath, soap factories, impressive mosques, souqs, Abd al-Hadi palace, Jacobs well, and Joseph's tomb. 

After the sunset, you can go to the Samaritans neighborhood for lunch and taste the Nabulsi Knafeh, a Palestinian delicacy that the city is famous for. 

This day's journey concludes with the return to Ramallah and perhaps with a traditional Dabkeh show, a traditional dance performance. Dinner & overnight.

We proceed to the bridge or the airport after breakfast.