Globus – Tour DetailsMarc Bollinger2024-09-10T17:47:10+00:00
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See Israel and Jordan on this guided tour of the historic Middle East, and enjoy shorter travel time, fewer crowds, and lower costs than the busy travel season. Begin in Tel Aviv, stop in the port of Jaffa, then through the Holy Land to Caesarea to visit the Roman Amphitheater and Crusader Fortress, and in Nazareth in Galilee, to visit the Church of the Annunciation. Stop in Cana—site of Jesus’ wedding miracle—on your way to Haifa. Visit the sites of Jesus’ life, including the Mount of Beatitudes and Capernaum. Travel to David and Goliath’s Valley of Elah; Samson and Delilah’s Valley of Ayalon; and cruise on the Sea of Galilee. You’ll also visit the birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem, and enjoy a four-night stay in Jerusalem.Take an excursion to Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, and visit the Israel Museum, which holds the Shrine of the Book, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Visit Jerusalem’s Old City, the Garden Tomb, and the Mount of Olives. See the Garden of Gethsemane, follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa, and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre at the site of the crucifixion. View the Temple Mount, the Dome of the Rock mosque, and visit the holy Western Wall; take an excursion to historic Masada to visit the cliff-top fortress; and float in the waters of the Dead Sea—with fewer crowds in this low-season travel to Israel.In Jordan, travel to Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where John the Baptist is said to have baptized Jesus; Madaba with its archaeological treasures; Mount Nebo, where Moses saw the Promised Land; and Jordan’s “Grand Canyon” at Wadi Mujib. Take an exciting four-wheel drive through the pristine desert of Wadi Rum. Visit Petra, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World—stand in awe in front of the 1st-century-BC Treasury, carved into the sheer sandstone rock, and walk down the Siq, the colorful gorge between the high cliffs; also sip tea in a real Bedouin tent. From Jordan’s capital Amman, travel to the Greco-Roman city of Jerash. Ancient sites and fascinating landscapes await you on this off-season guided tour of Israel and Jordan—without the crowds, costs, or lengthy travel schedule of the high season!
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Take a cruise on the Sea of Galilee, ride a cable car to Masada and enjoy a four-wheel drive at Wadi Rum. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
Notes: Participation in full tour experience may be challenging for guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs due to uneven terrain.
HISTORY & MYSTERY Explore the ancient port of Jaffa, where biblical stories of Jonah, Solomon, and St. Peter took place. The Israeli city traces its roots to 1800 BC, with mythological tales of Andromeda and Perseus. Today Jaffa features picturesque alleys, art galleries, unique boutiques, ancient buildings, and wonderful landmarks
Day 2
HISTORIC SITE The Emperor Constantine and his mother St Helena commissioned the first Church of the Nativity in the 4th Century, it was built over a grotto widely recognized to be the birthplace of Jesus. In the following centuries the church was rebuilt and renovated. Today the guardianship of the Church is shared by three Church Authorities – Armenian Apostolic, Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic
Day 3
IN MEMORIUM Yad Vashem (the World Holocaust Remembrance Center) takes its name from the biblical verse, ″And to them will I give in my house and within my walls a memorial and a name (a yad vashem)” – (Isaiah, 56; 5). Here, roughly one million visitors come to remember the millions who were persecuted during WWII. Housing a remarkable collection of historic and personal artifacts, stories, and memorials to the Jewish people who suffered at the hands of the Nazi regime, Yad Vashem leaves a deeply profound impression of remembrance and conviction in the souls of all who visit
Day 4
ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Jerusalem is totally unique; there is no place like it. A city of tradition, religion, and history, but also increasingly of modern culture and heritage. Take in all this while you wander around the maze of streets listening to the story that made it so special even astronaut Neil Armstrong when visiting said, “I am more excited stepping on these stones than stepping on the moon.”
Day 5
NATURAL WONDERS Feel weightless as you float effortlessly on the waters of the Dead Sea. This legendary salt lake in the Jordan Rift Valley is fed by the Jordan River, with its salty surface lying 430.5m below sea level – the lowest land-based shores on Earth
Day 6
ART & ARCHITECTURE Explore the remarkable Roman ruins of Jerash’ ceremonial gates, colonnades, temples, and auditoriums. Considered one of the world’s largest and best-preserved sites of Roman architecture, Jerash gives a glimpse into a world of chariots racing before 15,000 spectators in the Hippodrome, and religious sacrifices carried out in the Temple of Zeus
Day 7
NATURAL WONDERS Stop for a photo opportunity at the spellbinding canyon of Wadi Muji. Towering above Jordan’s Mujib River on its way to the Dead Sea, the Mujib Biosphere Reserve is home to fascinating and rare wildlife species who call this spectacular natural landscape their home
Day 8
ART & ARCHITECTURE Explore the market town of Madaba, home to a bounty of breathtaking Byzantine mosaics. See the most famous of these ancient works discovered amid the rubble of the floor of St. George’s Church – revealing a treasure of early Christianity and the oldest existing map of Palestine.
Accommodations
Tel Aviv
Haifa
Jerusalem
Amman
Petra
Dead Sea
Herods Hotel Tel Aviv Superior First-Class
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155 Hayarkon Street Tel Aviv Israel
Contemporary High-rise Hotel situated on the Mediterranean, in hub of fashionable tourist center.
Leonardo Plaza First-Class
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On Carmel Beach 10 David Elazar St. Haifa Israel
Set on the Mediterranean coast close to Mount Carmel, this 184-room property offers relaxing tranquility, an indoor pool with retractable roof for the summer months, a gym, a restaurant, and elegant lounge bar. Guestrooms are all air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi internet access, coffee & tea-making facilities, and in-room safes.
Leonardo Hotel Jerusalem First-Class
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9 St Georges Street Jerusalem Israel
The 8-stories Leonardo Hotel Jerusalem combines modern luxury with traditional hospitality. It features two restaurants serving local and international cuisine, a bar with a bright seating area and even its own synagogue. A spa with relaxing facilities, a sauna, a fully equipped gym, an outdoor pool and a game room are also at disposal. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the property. All 398 air-conditioned and tastefully decorated guest rooms are fitted with minibar, safe, 32-inch flat-screen TV with international channels and free Wi-Fi. There is a tram stop right next to the hotel enabling to reach all the major sights of the city within minute. The Old Town with the Western Wall and the Dome is just 0,6 miles away and some restaurants, bars and local shops are available within walking distance.
Landmark Superior First-Class
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Al-Hussein Bin Ali Street Amman Jordan
The Landmark Amman Hotel has 258 guestrooms, all decorated in a stylish contemporary design, enhanced by a colorful array of artwork celebrating local customs, including vibrant mosaics, Arabic calligraphy and individual handicrafts. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, mini bar, coffee maker, flat-screen TV and hairdryer. The Fitness & Wellness center offers a wide range of exercise equipment, a hot tub and a sauna. An array of restaurants serve a delicious range of dining options including the finest Japanese delights at Skyline Sushi, a creative concept where you can learn the art of origami and fresh local cuisine and international dishes at Colors all day dining restaurant. The property is conveniently located just a short walk away from the old city Jabal Al Lweibdeh, as well as the new downtown area of Abdali.
Grand Mercure Petra First-Class
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Taibah Street Petra Jordan
Set in Wadi Musa with scenic views over the Rift valley, and a few driving minutes from the entrance of the archaeological site, this castle-style hotel combine modernity and tradition. Every room has air conditioning, balcony with mountain view, flat screen TV with international channels, coffee and tea making facilities, minibar, and safety deposit box. At the restaurant local cuisine as well as international dishes can be enjoyed. An indoor heated swimming pool with terrace and a well-equipped fitness center are also available. Free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Moevenpick Resort & Spa Superior First-Class
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Sweimeh, Dead Sea Road P.O. Box 815538 Amman-Dead Sea Jordan
Seaside resort that offers therapeutic benefits from the salt water and elaborate marble lobby with grand chandeliers.
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