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Biblical Israel with Jordan
Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary 2024 - 11 Day Tour from Tel Aviv to Amman
Tour Description:
PROTESTANT ITINERARY Reconnect spiritually on this biblical tour of Israel and Jordan, starting from modern Tel Aviv and ending in the ancient city of Amman. This journey will lead you to the holy places mentioned in the Old Testament and into the footsteps of Jesus as you hear and learn the stories of his ministry, his miracles, and his life. Visit some of the most cherished biblical sites: Megiddo, Tiberias, Nazareth, the valley of the Jordan River, where you can be baptised on select departures. Spend four nights in Jerusalem and visit all the main sights, such as the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Holy Sepulchre, as well as the Jewish Quarter, the Israel Museum, and the Yad Vashem. Crossing the border to Jordan, visit more important biblical sites such as Mount Nebo, and marvel at one of the most inspiring places on earth: the spectacular sandstone city of Petra. one of the New7Wonders of the World®. Gather in prayer at iconic places and learn about ancient cultures in the company of like-minded fellow travelers; this experience will bring your faith to life on this faith-based vacation of a lifetime.
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Dates & Pricing
| Thursday 05 Sep 24 — Monday 16 Sep 24 | Starting at $3,159 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 12 Sep 24 — Monday 23 Sep 24 | Starting at $3,159 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 19 Sep 24 — Monday 30 Sep 24 | Starting at $3,099 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 26 Sep 24 — Monday 07 Oct 24 | Starting at $3,159 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 17 Oct 24 — Monday 28 Oct 24 | Starting at $3,329 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 24 Oct 24 — Monday 04 Nov 24 | Starting at $3,259 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 31 Oct 24 — Monday 11 Nov 24 | Starting at $3,259 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 07 Nov 24 — Monday 18 Nov 24 | Starting at $3,259 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 14 Nov 24 — Monday 25 Nov 24 | Starting at $3,139 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 19 Dec 24 — Monday 30 Dec 24 | Starting at $2,939 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingAdventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, included sightseeing to the iconic must-see sights, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travelers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.Boat trip on the Sea of Galilee.Special departures:Departures April 12 to September 6 feature an included Baptism ceremony at Yardenit on the Jordan River.December 20 departure includes Christmas in Jerusalem
Notes:
April 12 to September 6 departures feature an included Baptism ceremony at Yardenit on the Jordan River (bathing robe and baptism certificated are not included and payable locally)
April 12 to September 6 departures feature an included Baptism ceremony at Yardenit on the Jordan River (bathing robe and baptism certificated are not included and payable locally)
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
Welcome to Israel! Check into your hotel, then this evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers
Day 2
Leave Tel Aviv and visit the old port of Jaffa. Sightseeing continues at Caesarea, an ancient port turned stunning archaeological site. Admire the restored 3,500-seat Roman theater, the aqueduct, the harbor, the stadium and the crumbled moat and towers from the 12th-century Crusader fortress. Next, visit Muhraqa on Mount Carmel, site of Elijah’s contest of faith with the priests of Baal. From here, travel to the archaeological site of Megiddo, an age-old fortified town and site of the Battle of Armageddon in the End of Times, according to the Bible. Stay overnight in the lakeside city of Tiberias.
Today's Distance: 117 mi / 188 km
Day 3
Today, travel to Kibbutz Ginosar to visit the Jeus Boat Museum, followed by an included cruise on the Sea of Galilee. Next, visit Capernaum and see its ancient Synagogue and the house of St. Peter. Spend some time meditating at the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered his famous sermon, and continue to Tabgha to visit the Church of the Multiplication, where Jesus fed 5,000 people with two fish and five loaves. On to Caesarea-Philippi (Banias), location of one of the springs of the Jordan River, where Jesus taught his disciples.
Today’s Distance: 31 mi / 50 km
Day 4
This morning, stop in Cana, site of Jesus’ first miracle when he turned water into wine at a wedding. Continue to Nazareth and visit the Church of the Annunciation, St. Joseph Church, and the old village. Leave the Galilee area, drive through the Jordan Valley, and visit the Yardenit Baptismal site (departures April 1 to September 2 include Baptism ceremony), then ascend the Judean Mountains to Jerusalem, with a stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Old Town.
Today's Distance: 144 mi / 231 km
Day 5
Set off on a touching walking tour of Jerusalem’s Old Town. From the Mount of Olives, take in memorable views over the city. Descend via the Palm Sunday walk and visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed on the night before his arrest. Visit the Church of all Nations, located next to the garden, then enter through St. Stephen’s Gate and arrive at the Pool of Bethesda. Follow in Jesus’ footsteps along the Way of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Walk through the Jewish Quarter, reconstructed following unification of the city after the Six-Day War in 1967. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb and the Cenacle—the Upper Room where Jesus and his disciples had the Last Supper. View the unearthed colonnade-style thoroughfare with its ancient marketplace. Travel to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus and King David. Visit one of Christianity’s holiest places, the Church of the Nativity, built on the site where Jesus was born.
Today's Distance: 10 mi / 16 km
Day 6
Today, head for the Southern Wall excavations and visit the Davidson Center, one of the most significant archaeological sites in the country. Continue with a stop at the Western Wall, the holiest place in Judaism today. Next, visit the Garden Tomb and enjoy the beautiful garden, a perfect place for personal reflection and worship. Then, visit the Israel Museum to see the Shrine of the Book and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Later, tour Yad Vashem, the “World Holocaust Remembrance Center.”
Day 7
Today is free to relax, revisit some of the Jerusalem sites at your own pace, or join an exciting optional excursion to the Dead Sea, the planet’s lowest point on dry land. 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, on a clifftop above the Dead Sea, where 960 Jewish rebels made their last stand against Roman forces in 73 AD. Later, head for the shores of the Dead Sea, where you’ll have time to experience the incredible buoyancy in the salt water. Return to Jerusalem
Day 8
Drive to Allenby Bridge, where you will cross into Jordan and arrive at Bethany beyond the Jordan. On to Mount Nebo, where Moses saw the Promised Land and where he is believed to be buried. Next, travel to ancient Madaba, the “City of Mosaics.” Later, see the spectacular Byzantine mosaics and the precious 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land, and visit St. George Church.
Today's Distance: 174 mi / 280 km
Day 9
This morning, visit the archaeological site of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New7Wonders of the World®. Enjoy an unforgettable experience as you walk down the siq, the narrow gorge made famous in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” and stand in awe in front of the iconic Treasury. This afternoon, travel north to Amman for two overnight stays.
Today's Distance: 155 mi / 250 km
Day 10
Begin your day with a stop in Jerash, which was inhabited as early as 3200 BC. Although the city was impacted by the earthquake of 749 AD, it is the site of the best-preserved Greco-Roman ruins in the Middle East. Travel through beautiful pine forests and olive groves before arriving in Ajloun. This town’s most important feature is a Moorish castle that dominates a wide stretch of the northern Jordan Valley. Next on the agenda is the biblical city of Anjara, where Jesus, his disciples, and the Virgin Mary stopped and rested in a cave as they traveled between Jerusalem and Galilee. Today, the cave is a holy place for pilgrims.
Today's Distance: 155 mi / 250 km
Day 11
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Tel Aviv | Tiberias | Jerusalem | Petra | Amman |
Grand Beach Hotel
Hotel as shown or similar
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Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
