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From Petra to Bethlehem Luxury Tour

by kathy
November 16th, 2012

The Ultimate in Luxury When You Tour Jerusalem
And The Heart of the Middle East
A Private Tour of Israel, Palestine and Jordan

Luxury at the American Colony Hotel – Jerusalem

From Jerusalem Holy Sites, to Petra Siq and Khazneh, we will take you to the heart of the Near East and the Holy Land. This is truly an experience for those who have been dreaming to see and enjoy the ultimate Israel, Palestine and Jordan tour. A true diverse itinerary offering an array of Jordan and Israel finest travel experiences. Visit ancient cities, desert oases, curious dwellings, Islamic splendors, and Roman ruins in the Middle East. We have even included all the tips. No hidden charges. No additional tax. Combine with  Turkey.

Tour

Day 1 – Amman: Private luxury tour of Jordan Israel and Palestine, departing whenever you like
We’ll land in Amman, our Jordan-based representative waits to greet you. You’ll drive to Amman and your hotel for the night.

Jordanian visa may be issued upon arrival for a limited number of nationalities, please check with the Jordanian Consulate nearest you. Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival). Welcome fruit basket and local sweet platter await you in your room with our compliments.

Day 2–Madaba- Mount Nebo – Kerak – And Petra (BLD)
We drive south along the King’s Highway, an ancient caravan route, to Madaba to visit the church containing the oldest known map of Palestine and the Holy Land. Continuing to Mount Nebo, we enjoy the panoramic view of the Promised Land the way Moses saw it for the first time. Further on, at Kerak, we tour the ruins of its romantic Crusaders’ castle of Renaud de Chatillon, one of a line which stretched from Aqaba to Turkey. Finally, we arrive to PETRA. In the evening enjoy the visit to Petra by night, this is an awe-inspiring experience; to experience it at night by the light of 1,800 candles is truly an out-of-this-world experience! Walk through the Siq to the Khazneh following a candle-lit path and enjoy the haunting music of the Bedouin at the Treasury. Tours start at 8.30pm and finish at 10.00pm. Allow yourself plenty of time to walk through the Siq; you don’t want to miss the show.  Lunch is included enroute.  Dinner is included this evening at your hotel. Sample sHotel in Petra : Petra Movenpick ( Suite)  or the Marriott Petra Hotel.

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DAY 3– PETRA (BD)
We’ll spend the entire day at Petra, the stunning desert city hewn by the Nabateans from solid cliffs of pink and violet sandstone. Petra was known in the bible as Sela, and rediscovered only in 1812. You’ll feel like Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark as you penetrate into the city through a narrow sandstone gorge, the Siq, and wander among the Temple of the Winged Lion, tombs, Roman theater, and the imposing Treasury. Petra has a lot to tell. The visit starts at the visitor’s center, where each person is assigned a Bedouin guided horse for the journey to the entrance of the lost city. After passing some tombs which are located outside the city, the visitor passes through the SIQ, an immense crack in the Nubian sandstone. It is a winding, one-kilometer-long fissure between overhanging cliffs that seem to meet more than 300 feet overhead. Near the end of the passage, the SIQ, with great style, makes one last turn and out of the gloom in towering brightness appears Petra’s most impressive monument, el Khazneh – The Treasury. This is one of the most elegant remains of antiquity, carved out of the solid rock from the side of the mountain, is nearly 140 feet high and 90 feet wide.

Beyond el Khazneh the visitor is surrounded on both sides by hundreds of Petra’s carved and built structures, soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a carved Roman theater, large and small houses, burial chambers and much more. The Victorian traveler and poet, Dean Burgon, gave Petra a description which holds to this day – “Match me such a marvel save in Eastern clime, a rose-red city half as old as time.” After that, we will return to the hotel to get prepared for a Moonlight dinner served at a Bedouin camp. This evening we have a fantastic traditional dinner under the stars in a Bedouin camp, at a site that dates back more than 2,000 years.

DAY 4 – Petra – Dead Sea (BL)
Breakfast at the hotel then off to the DEAD SEA / GALILEE
After breakfast, Continue northwards to Pella in the Jordan Valley. Visit Um Qais, Gedara of the Bible (Matthew 8:28-34) for a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee, the Yarmouk River drive down to the lowest spot on Earth and experience floating in the waters of the Dead Sea and your resort such as the Mövenpick Dead Sea, the Ishtar Dead Sea Kempinski Resort. Lunch is included enroute.

Day 5– Tel Aviv (B)
Drive to the border with Israel/ Palestine. Go through passport formalities, change vehicles and continue on to Tel Aviv and your hotel, Expect one hour on the border to go through formalities and change cars from the Jordanian to the Israel. No visa requirement for Israel for US citizens, your passport must be valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of arrival. Private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur. Expect to change the vehicles at the border. Jordanian departure tax is included in our rate; your driver/local rep. will cover it at the border.

Day 6- Tel Aviv City Tour – Jaffa – Tel Aviv (B)
after breakfast proceeds to Tel Aviv City, the commercial capital of Israel, which is located on a beautiful beach strip of the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy a city tour and visit Rabin Square, the Diaspora Museum and view Opera House. Onto Jaffa, to visit Peter’s Church, the House of Simon the Tanner, the Old City of Jaffa, and the old port one of the most ancient port cities in the world. Back to your hotel in Tel Aviv for the night.

Day 7- Caesarea – Haifa – Akko – Tiberias (BL)
After breakfast on proceed to Caesarea, built by Herod the great and where the apostle Peter first preached the Gospel to the Gentiles, visit the Amphitheater, the Roman ruins, and the Water Aqueduct. Then head to Haifa, ascend Mt. Carmel to enjoy a panoramic view over the Bay, then on to visit Stella Maris on top, and the Bahai’ Gardens, Elijah Cave. Drive to Akko; enjoy its Walls, Roads and Markets, and visit Al Jazar Mosque, the old port, the Remains of the Castle, on to Tiberias and your hotel: Galei Kinnereth Hotel or similar. Lunch is included enroute.

Day 8- Dan – Banias – Golan Heights – Tiberias (BL)
After breakfast, drive to Tel Dan, a biblical city and a breathtaking nature reserve. Continue to Banias named for the God Pan, Panias was built as Caesarea Philippi by Philip, son Herod at one of the sources of the Jordan River. Jesus visited this site together with the disciples. Visit Golan Heights which is on the Border between Israel and Syria view the Syrian town of Kuneitra, and then back to Galei Kinnereth Hotel. Lunch is included enroute.

Day 9 – Sea of Galilee – Tiberias (BL)
After breakfast, drive to the Sea of Galilee where Jesus calmed its stormy waters, onto Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Then visit Tabgha, Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish, onto Capernaum where Jesus lived and healed the sick preaching in the synagogue and performing miracles. End the day with a visit to the inspiring Baptismal Site. Tiberias: Galei Kinnereth Hotel. Lunch is included enroute.

Day 10- Nazareth – Cana – Tiberias (BL)
After breakfast, proceed to Nazareth where Jesus spent his boyhood and lived with Joseph and Mary (Luke 1:26-38) visit the Annunciation Church, ”the announcement of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary of the approaching virgin birth” (Luke 1:26-38) visit the St. Joseph the Carpenter and Mary’s Well, Proceed to Cana where Jesus did his first Miracle ”the transformation of water into wine. Back to your hotel Galei Kinnereth Hotel. Lunch is included enroute.

Day 11- Jordan Valley – Jericho – Qumran – Dead Sea – Jerusalem (BL)
After breakfast and along the Jordan River to Jericho the oldest town in the Holy Land, visit the Sycamore Tree (Zacharious the tax collector climbed the tree to view Jesus) view Mt. of Temptation and view the Old Walls of Jericho. Visit Qumran Caves, where the 2000 years old Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered and later on enjoy a view or a stop to see the Dead Sea from the Israeli side then on to Jerusalem and your hotel. Lunch is included enroute.

Day 12- Masada – Ein Gedi – Mt Scopus – Jerusalem (BL)
Breakfast in the hotel then on proceed to visit Masada, the last Jewish stronghold during the time of the Romans, ascend and descend by cable car to the top of the cliff overlooking the Dead Sea. Onto Ein Gedi, which is the Oasis on the Dead Sea shore Near the 200 meter high waterfall is a cave where David had his famous meeting with King Saul, on to Jerusalem and enjoy a panoramic view over Jerusalem from Mt Scopus, before we return to the Hotel. Lunch is included enroute.

Day 13- Mt of Olives – Mt. Zion – Old City – Jerusalem (B)
Breakfast in the hotel then on proceed to Mt. of Olives, enjoy a majestic panoramic view over Jerusalem from on top of the mountain. Visit the church of the Ascension, believed to mark the place where Jesus ascended into heaven. Visit Pater Noster Church stands on the traditional site of Christ teaching of the lords priers. Visit the Dominus Flevit Church, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem shortly before the destruction of the second temple, continue to visit the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus was captured by the Romans after he has been betrayed by Judas, visit Tomb of Mary, the burial place of Mary. Onto Mt. Zion, visit St. Peter in Gallicantu which commemoration of Peter’s triple rejection of Jesus “… before the cock crows thrice.” (Mark 14:30). Visit King David’s Tomb and the Upper room, commemorates the “upper room” in which Jesus shared the Last Supper with the disciples. enter the Old City of Jerusalem from Dung Gate, visit the Walling Wall, onto the Area of the Mosque Al Aqsa and Dome of the Rock built on Mt. Moriah (Temple Mount), then through St. Stephens Gate visit St Anne and the Pool of Bethesda, believed to be the site where Jesus healed a paralytic (John 5:1-15). Via Dolorosa walk the traditional Way of the Cross the 14 Stations of the Cross, and visit the Holy Sepulcher Church that stands on a site that encompasses both Golgotha, or Calvary, where Jesus was crucified, and the tomb (sepulcher) where he was buried. Hotel for overnight.

Video by Israel Tourism

Day 14- Bethlehem – Herodian – Jerusalem (B)
After breakfast, we proceed to Bethlehem, visit the Nativity Church, and marks the traditional place of Christ’s birth. It is also one of the oldest surviving Christian churches. Shepherd Field. Continue and visit Herodian. Back to your hotel.

Day 15- Israeli Museum – Ein Karem – Jerusalem (B)
After breakfast we visit the Israeli Museum, the Shrine of the book, Holy Land Model as it was during the time of King Herod, drive to Ein Karem, visit St John the Baptist Church and Church of Visitation. In Luke 1, the pregnant Mary visited her pregnant cousin Elizabeth and stayed for three months (Lk 1:56). Upon Mary’s arrival, the unborn John the Baptist recognized the unborn Jesus and “leaped with joy” in Elizabeth’s womb (Lk 1:44). Back to the hotel.

Day 16- City of David –Davidson Center / Archeological Park – Western Wall Tunnel (B)
Breakfast in the hotel, and then proceed to visit the Archeological site of City of David which is located just outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, beneath the Western Wall. Proceed to visit Davidson Centre, the Jerusalem Archeological Park. This is Israel’s most important antiquity site. It reaches the Temple Mount on the North, the slope of the Mount of Olives and the Kidron Valley on the East and the Valley of Hinnon on the West and the South. Continue and visit the Western Wall Tunnel. Back to the hotel.

Day 17 – Tel Aviv – Departure (B)
After breakfast at the hotel and check-out, our local rep. will assist with your transfer to Tel Aviv Airport (VIP  Airport Transfer). Bon Voyage.

Rates per person in US $
Category A
Category B
In Triple occupancy
US$ 15,950
US$ 12,650
In Double occupancy
US$ 16,190
US$ 13,890
In Single occupancy
US$ 27,550
US$ 22,854

 For Easter Weeks as well as New Year’s and Christmas weeks: please add 20% to the listed rates.

Inclusions:

  • All Gratuities for local personnel, including: Drivers, guides, and hotel maids.
  • Round-trip transportation between airport and hotels, always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur.
  • Hotel Accommodations as mentioned in itinerary, with tax and breakfast daily
  • Meals as indicated from preset menu (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner).
  • Tea or coffee with each and every meal.
  • One large bottled water per person with each lunch and dinner meals that is included.
  • Private locally guided sightseeing as indicated in air-conditioned vehicles, including all admission fees. Private local guides will be escorting you at all times during sightseeing: one guide in Israel and another in Jordan.

Not Included:

  • International air transportation from/to your home country
  • Optional excursions.
  • Any meal not specifically mentioned beverages, and personal expenses.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Airport taxes.
  • Passport and visa fees for Jordan as well as for  Israel if/when required
  • Excess baggage charges, shipping charges, and other items of a personal nature such as gratuities to drivers and guides, porters, telephone/telex/fax charges, laundry, and beverages.
Categories Israel, Jordan

The Best of the Near East (14 Days)

by kathy
November 14th, 2012

The Highlights of the Levant and the Near East
Egypt, Jordan, Palestine and Israel
A 14 –Day Adventure tour

Come and tour the 1001 Arabian Nights of the Near East. You will start with the throbbing capital of Egypt exploring key sites both within the city and nearby. Then it’s on to the old –new land of Luxor, the Ancient Capital of the first United Kingdom. Egypt was originally divided into two kingdoms, that was united by Ahmos I creating a United Kingdom in the Nile Valley.

Tour

DAY 1 – Monday – Weekly – Year Round – CAIRO – VIP Meet & Greet Service
Our representative greets you at Cairo airport and whisks you to your hotel. VIP Meet & Greet Service. Visa will be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for a limited number of citizens such as: American, Australian, NZ, EU, Canadian, EU Singaporean and Japanese citizens. You are responsible for having your passport in order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo. Our local rep. will meet you with a sign that carries your name, and will be waiting for you with the prepaid visa stamps to proceed to the passports control to stamp your passports, then you claim your luggage. After you clear the passport and customs formalities and exit the terminal, our local representative will escort you by private vehicle to the hotel. A welcome fruit basket & Egyptian pastries await you in your room with our compliments.

DAY 2 –Tuesday Tour CAIRO – Tour Coptic Cairo – Home Hosted Dinner (BL)
We start with the best of Cairo: the Egyptian Museum, Manial Palace of the former Crown Prince Mohamed Ali, Citadel of Saladin and its Alabaster Mosque. After lunch, we walk the narrow streets of Old Cairo, once a Roman fort, later the Jewish Quarter, then the Coptic Christian Quarter. We visit the Coptic churches of Abu Serghius and Al Molaka, the Coptic Museum, and Ben Ezra synagogue. Finally, we wander through the alleys of Khan el –Khalili bazaar in search of souvenirs.

DAY 3 – Wednesday CAIRO (BL)
In the morning, we visit the majestic pyramids of Giza, the Valley Temple and the timeless Sphinx. Those who are fit and adventurous enough may wish to penetrate into the heart of the Great Pyramid, to the King’s Chamber. Your ticket is included with our compliments (or the interior of Kephren Pyramid). Taking a camel ride (included) is entirely your own choice!

After lunch we drive to Dahshour, the newly–opened pyramid field south of Cairo. We visit several ancient structures, including the great pyramid built by Senfru, father of Cheops.

DAY 4 – Thursday: LUXOR – CAIRO (BL)
We enjoy an early breakfast before we head for the airport and fly to Luxor, upon arrival your private guide will be waiting for you and then we we cross the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch in Luxor, we tour the Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and visit the Sacred Lake. We have a quick look at the great temple of Amon Ra at Luxor on our way to the airport for our flight back to Cairo, and our hotel.

Day 5 – Friday – Cairo – Amman – Petra: (BL)
Fly to Amman, on to Petra: air ticket is included in our rate in economy class, tax included. Our local rep. meets you at the airport and assist with your visa, issued on a complimentary basis for American, Australian, NZ, EU, Canadian, Korean, Singaporean & Japanese citizens, your passport must be valid and in order. From the airport in Amman: We proceed in your private air –conditioned vehicle and with your private English speaking guide to Petra, lunch is included enroute, finally we reach your hotel, check –in and overnight in Petra.

Day 6 – Saturday – Petra: (BL)
A full day tour of Jordan’s most famous site, the rose –red city of Petra. Venture through the Siq (the gorge between two towering mountains) until you reach the treasury which, like the most of the structures at Petra, is carved into the rose –red Nubian sandstone. In the afternoon, drive back to Amman and your hotel.

DAY 7 – Sunday Amman – Tel Aviv (BL)
After breakfast, our local rep. escorts you to the border for your drive to Tel Aviv and your hotel and overnight. Please make sure that you have your passport in order, valid for at least 6 month beyond your arrival date and with visa (if needed for Israel). Change of vehicles at the border, and on to Tel Aviv and your hotel, lunch is included enroute.

Day 8 – MONDAY – Tel Aviv – Beersheva – Arad – Massada – Jerusalem (BL)
Leave Tel Aviv – via Ashdod – Ashkelon – Beersheba. A short visit to the Negev capital. Continue via Arad to Massada. Ascend by cable car to the fortress, which was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, bathhouse, etc. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea. Descend for a possible “float” in the in the salty water of the world’s lowest place. Via Ein Gedi and Kalya, proceed to Jerusalem for overnight. Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Video by UNESCO

Day 9 – TUESDAY – Jerusalem – sightseeing of the new city (BL)
Drive to Mt. Scopus for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. On to the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of the Agony. Drive to Mt. Zion for a visit to the tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey. Sightseeing in the new city including the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, new Supreme Court bldg. Mt. Herzl. Then visit the model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Afternoon visit of the Hadassah medical center in the synagogue with Marc Chagall stained glass windows, then via Ein Karem (the birth place of John the Baptist). Return to Hotel. Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Day 10 – WEDNESDAY – Jerusalem – (Old City) – Bethlehem (BL)
Walk through one of the Gates to the walled Old City: the renewed Jewish Quarter; the Western Wall, the “Tunnel”, the Temple area; the colorful bazaars; Via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Continue to Bethlehem to visit Rachel’s Tomb and the Church of the Nativity and return to Jerusalem for overnight. Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Day 11 – THURSDAY – Jericho – Tiberias – Galilee (BL)
Leave Jerusalem, driving via Bethany to Jericho*, the oldest city in the world. Visit the excavations and then continue northward via Jordan Valley and the new settlements to Beit Shean. After a short visit proceed to Tiberias, the old center of Jewish learning. Drive along the shores of the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum to visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue. Continue to a Kibbutz hotel for overnight. Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Day 12 – FRIDAY – Upper Galilee and Golan Heights – Nazareth (BL)
Drive to the Golan Heights. Visit the former Syrian fortifications, Birkat Ram, and the Druze villages, Via Banias, source of the Jordan River. Proceed via Kiryat Shmone and the Hula Valley to Safed, city of the Kabala, to visit synagogue and the artists’ colony and then to Nazareth to visit the Christian Holy Sites. Return to the Kibbutz hotel for overnight. Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Day 13 – SATURDAY – Acre – Haifa – Tel Aviv (B)
After Breakfast drive west to Acre for a visit of the old, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications. Continue to Haifa, sightseeing tour of Haifa, including the Bahai Shrine, Persian Garden and Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the city. Proceed southwards to Caesarea to visit the Roman theater and the Crusader fortress. Continue south for a short city tour of Tel Aviv –Jaffa and to hotel for overnight. Breakfast

DAY 14 – Sunday DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. We’ll escort you to the airport to catch your homeward –bound flight. Salam! For crossing back into Jordan, please add: $ 150 per person for the private transfer to the border, change of cars, and then a Jordanian sedan will meet you at the border and continue on to Amman or Petra.

Rates per person in US:
Tourist class
(3 stars hotels)
First class
(4 stars hotels)
Deluxe
(5 stars hotels)
Triple
$ 4450
$ 5035
$ 6060
Double
$ 4584
$ 5154
$ 6191
Single
$ 6050
$ 6759
$ 7440

Prices include:

  • All ground transportation, including service between airport and hotels
  • Meals as indicated, with preset menu (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
  • Guided sightseeing with professional guide and all admission fees
  • Hotel accommodations, including tax and service charges
  • Air fare Cairo Amman in economy class, tax included
  • Domestic air & sleeper train tickets in Egypt. Economy class, tax included
  • Visa fee for Jordan for American, Australian, NZ, EU, Canadian, Korean, Singaporean & Japanese citizens, your passport must be valid
  • Visa for Egypt will be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for a limited number of citizens such as: American, Australian, NZ, EU, Canadian, EU Singaporean and Japanese citizens, You are responsible for having your passport in order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo. Our local rep. will meet you with a sign that carries your name, and will be waiting for you with the prepaid visa stamps to proceed to the passports control to stamp your passports, then you claim your luggage. After you clear the passport and customs formalities and exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you  by private vehicle to the hotel. Welcome fruit basket & Egyptian pastries await you in your room with our compliments.

Not included:

  • Trip interruption and cancellation insurance
  • Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
  • Visa for Israel ( if /when needed)
Categories Egypt, Egypt_multi, IndianaJones_multi, Israel, Jordan, Multi, Palestine

Quick Tour of Israel, Palestine and Jordan
(start in Jerusalem)

by kathy
November 5th, 2012

The Highlights of the Levant and the Near East
Jordan, Palestine and Israel
All in a 10-Day Adventure

View from Mount Carmel in Israel during sunset.

View from Mount Carmel in Israel during sunset.

Here’s the best way to cover the highlights of  Jordan, Israel and Palestine in 10 days: Petra, Tel Aviv Jerusalem, Bethlehem and more.

Tour

Day 1 – Saturday – Tel Aviv – Jerusalem
Arrival at Ben Gurion airport, our local rep. will meet you after you clear customs with a sign in your name and assist with your transfer to your hotel in Jerusalem. Remainder of the day at leisure. For guests who are landing in Amman please click here.

Day 2 – Sunday- Jerusalem – Sheikh Hussein border- Petra: (B)
After breakfast transfer to Sheikh Hussein border with Jordan, change of vehicles at the border. Onward to Petra and your hotel: sample deluxe: Mövenpick, Marriott, or similar, for First class hotels: Golden Tulip or similar.

Jordanian Visa : Please secure the visa for Jordan from the Jordanian Consulate nearest you. Israeli departure tax is not included in our rate  (please have the amount ready with you in CASH At Sheikh Hussein border crossing).

Day 3 – Monday – Petra: (B)
A full day tour of Jordan’s most famous site, the rose-red city of Petra. Venture through the Siq (the gorge between two towering mountains) until you reach the treasury which, like the most of the structures at Petra, is carved into the rose-red Nubian sandstone. The afternoon is devoted to further exploration in Petra: Street of Façades, Roman theater, Royal tombs includes: (Urn tomb, Silk tombs, Corinthian tomb and Palace tomb), Byzantine church, Nabatean Temples, Colonnaded street, Great temple, Qaser El-Bent, museums and Al-Dair, of course time permitting. We spend another night in Petra.

Petra Kitchen or Petra by Night: (please choose one)
This evening in Petra we enjoy a unique experience: The Petra Kitchen is a delightful way to round out your Jordan travel experiences. Like any home kitchen, The Petra Kitchen is a relaxed, informal atmosphere where you’ll gather to prepare an evening meal, working alongside local women under the supervision of our chef.

Each evening meal includes soup, cold and hot mezza and salads, and a main course all typical Jordanian dishes. You will have get an inside glimpse of the secrets behind the famous regional cuisine of the Levant.

The Petra Kitchen offers an evening of learning, fun and a very special dining experience, with each dish gaining the special flavor of a reward well-earned. Great care has been taken to make The Petra Kitchen a truly Jordanian experience right down to the furnishings, all crafted in Jordan, the tableware, all produced by the Iraq al Amir Women’s Co-operative, and the aprons and table linens, all hand-embroidered by the Jordan River Foundation. The rate includes the cuisine course, meal and all non-alcoholic beverages as well as take-home recipes for all dishes prepared that evening.

For guests who are not keen on the dinner (Petra Kitchen) then we replace with:

Petra by Night:
In the evening enjoy the visit to Petra by night , this is an awe-inspiring experience; to experience it at night by the light of 1,800 candles is truly an out-of-this-world experience! Walk through the Siq to the Khazneh following a candle-lit path and enjoy the haunting music of the Bedouin at the Treasury. Tours start at 8.30 pm and finish at 10.00 pm. Allow yourself plenty of time to walk through the Siq, you don’t want to miss the show.

Petra by night.

Petra by night.
By Anark75 (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

DAY 4 -Tuesday- Madaba – Mount Nebo -Allenby Bridge – Jerusalem: (B)
After breakfast, we head north along the King’s Way, visiting Madaba, which has the oldest map of the Holy Land, and Madaba’s Mosaic School. Then it’s on to Mt Nebo and Moses’ traditional burial site overlooking the Dead Sea and the Jordan River Valley. We continue through the magnificent scenery to the border for your drive to Jerusalem and your hotel and overnight. Please make sure that you have your passport in order, valid for at least 6 month beyond your arrival date and with visa ( if needed for Israel). Change of vehicles at the border , and on to Jerusalem and your hotel. For Deluxe: Mamila Hotel, American Colony Hotel or similar, for first class: Jerusalem Hotel, Novotel hotel or similar. Petra to the border crossing is about 4 hours including stop at Mount Nebo , then about 45-60 minutes formalities to cross and change cars, and another 30-45 minutes drive to Jerusalem. All times are subject to change and/or delays.

Day 5 – Wednesday – Beersheva – Arad – Massada – Jerusalem: (BL)
Leave Jerusalem, on to Beersheba. A short visit to the Negev capital. Continue via Arad to Massada. Ascend by cable car to the fortress, which was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, bathhouse, etc. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea. Descend for a possible “float” in the in the salty water of the world’s lowest place. Via Ein Gedi and Kalya, proceed to Jerusalem for overnight. Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Day 6 – Thursday – Jerusalem: sightseeing of the new city (BL)
Drive to Mt. Scopus for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. On to the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of the Agony. Drive to Mt. Zion for a visit to the tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey. Sightseeing in the new city including the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, new Supreme Court bldg. Mt. Herzl. Then visit the model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Afternoon visit of the Hadassah medical center in the synagogue with Marc Chagall stained glass windows, then via Ein Karem (the birth place of John the Baptist). Return to hotel. Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Day 7 – Friday – Jerusalem – (Old City) – Bethlehem: (BL)
Walk through one of the Gates to the walled Old City: the renewed Jewish Quarter; the Western Wall, the “Tunnel” , the Temple area; the colorful bazaars; Via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Continue to Bethlehem to visit Rachel’s Tomb and the Church of the Nativity and return to Jerusalem for overnight . Breakfast is included daily at the hotel. Lunch is included at a local oriental restaurant.

Day 8 – Saturday – Jericho – Tiberias – Galilee: (BL)
Leave Jerusalem, driving via Bethany to Jericho, the oldest city in the world. Visit the excavations and then continue northward via Jordan Valley and proceed to Tiberias, the old center of Jewish learning. Drive along the shores of the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum to visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue, we are happy to arrange for a tour of one of the local kibbutz for interested guests. Continue to Scott hotel for the deluxe Category and overnight. For First class and tourist class we will use a Kibbutz. Breakfast at the hotel. Oriental (Middle Eastern) Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Day 9 – Sunday – Haifa – Megiddo – Caesarea – Nazareth – Tel Aviv: (BL)
Breakfast is included at the hotel daily. We’ll go from ancient to recent history today, this is a very full day : Our local rep. will call for you after breakfast and drive around the bay to Haifa, Israel’s main port, a scenic cluster of neighborhoods climbing seaside slopes. Stops will include the Bahai Shrine, the Persian Garden, and Mount Carmel, where we’ll take in a panorama stretching from the port up the coast almost to Lebanon. At Nazareth, we’ll visit the Church of the Annunciation and Mary’s Well, then continue to Cana, and Beit Shean, where a Roman theater survives. Lunch is included at a local oriental restaurant, we head further south on our way to Tel Aviv, we’ll stop at the extensive and well-preserved Roman city of Caesarea whose buildings tell of a way of life through baths, plazas and a theater that is still used for major concerts! Later structures bespeak Crusader defenses. This evening will be your chance to do your last-minute shopping for Israeli souvenirs, and to enjoy a fine dining experience from among the many choices in Tel Aviv. Your guide will be pleased to make recommendations. Deluxe: Dan Tel Aviv or similar.

DAY 10 – Monday – Departure – Tel Aviv: (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. We’ll escort you to the airport to catch your homeward-bound flight. Salam!

Rates per person in US:
Tourist class
(3 stars hotels)
First class
(4 stars hotels)
Deluxe
(5 stars hotels)
Triple
$ 3328
$ 3990
$ 5210
Double
$ 3385
$ 4040
$ 5429
Single
$ 4650
$ 5630
$ 7052
Rates For Groups or Families
with a minimum of 10-15 Guests
Rates per person in US:
Tourist class
(3 stars hotels)
First class
(4 stars hotels)
Deluxe
(5 stars hotels)
Triple
$ 2380
$ 3089
$ 4370
Double
$ 2490
$ 3159
$ 4490
Single
$ 3750
$ 4750
$ 6160

Prices include:

  • All ground transportation, including service between airport and hotels
  • Meals as indicated, with preset menu (B = breakfast, L = lunch)
  • Guided sightseeing with professional guide and all admission fees
  • Hotel accommodations, including tax and service charges

Not included:

  • Trip interruption and cancellation insurance
  • Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
  • Beverages
  • Visa for Israel (if/when needed)
  • Visa fee for Jordan
Categories Israel, Jordan, Palestine

Quick Tour of Israel, Palestine and Jordan
(start in Tel Aviv)

by kathy
November 2nd, 2012

The Highlights of the Levant and the Near East
Jordan, Palestine and Israel
All in a 9-Day Adventure – Start and end in Tel Aviv

The Western Wall and Dome of the Rock in the Old City of Jerusalem.

The Western Wall and Dome of the Rock in the Old City of Jerusalem.
By David Shankbone, via Wikimedia Commons

Here’s the best way to cover the highlights of  Jordan, Israel and Palestine in 9 days: Petra, Tel Aviv Jerusalem, Bethlehem and more.

Amazing Jerusalem: Tour of the Old City. Video by LearnArabicwithMaha.

Tour

Day 1 – Sunday – Tel Aviv – Sheikh Hussein border – Petra: (L)
Arrival at Tel Aviv airport – VIP Club Transfer Service Meet & Assist – transfer directly to Sheikh Hussein border with Jordan, change of vehicles at the border. Onward to Petra and your hotel. Sample deluxe: Mövenpick, Marriott, or similar. For First: Golden Tulip or similar. Lunch is included en-route. Jordanian Visa: Please secure the visa for Jordan from the Jordanian Consulate nearest you. Israeli departure tax is not included in our rate,  (please have the amount ready with you in CASH At Sheikh Hussein border crossing). If you land in Tel Aviv late in the day we will overnight in Jerusalem and on to Petra the next day (please click here). Israeli departure tax is not included in our rate (please have the amount ready with you in CASH At Sheikh Hussein border). For guests who are landing in Amman please click here.

Day 2 – Monday – Petra: (BD)
A full day tour of Jordan’s most famous site, the rose-red city of Petra. Venture through the Siq (the gorge between two towering mountains) until you reach the treasury which, like the most of the structures at Petra, is carved into the rose-red Nubian sandstone. The afternoon is devoted to further exploration in Petra: Street of Façades, Roman theater, Royal tombs includes: (Urn tomb, Silk tombs, Corinthian tomb and Palace tomb), Byzantine church, Nabatean Temples, Colonnaded street, Great temple, Qaser El-Bent, museums and Al-Dair, of course time permitting. This evening in Petra we enjoy a unique experience: The Petra Kitchen is a delightful way to round out your Jordan travel experiences. Like any home kitchen, The Petra Kitchen is a relaxed, informal atmosphere where you’ll gather to prepare an evening meal, working alongside local women under the supervision of our chef.

Each evening meal includes soup, cold and hot mezza and salads, and a main course—all typical Jordanian dishes. You will have get an inside glimpse of the secrets behind the famous regional cuisine of the Levant.

The Petra Kitchen offers an evening of learning, fun and a very special dining experience, with each dish gaining the special flavor of a reward well-earned. Great care has been taken to make The Petra Kitchen a truly Jordanian experience—right down to the furnishings, all crafted in Jordan, the tableware, all produced by the Iraq al Amir Women’s Co-operative, and the aprons and table linens, all hand-embroidered by the Jordan River Foundation. The rate includes the cuisine course, meal and all non-alcoholic beverages as well as take-home recipes for all dishes prepared that evening.

DAY 3 – Tuesday – Petra – Allenby Bridge – Jerusalem: (B)
After breakfast, our local rep. escorts you to the border for your drive to Tel Aviv and your hotel and overnight. Please make sure that you have your passport in order, valid for at least 6 month beyond your arrival date and with visa (if needed for Israel). Change of vehicles at the border, and on to Jerusalem and your hotel. For Deluxe: Mamila Hotel, American Colony Hotel or similar, for first class: Jerusalem Hotel, Novotel hotel or similar. Petra to the border crossing is about 4 hours including stop at Mount Nebo, then about 45-60 minutes formalities to cross and change cars, and another 30-45 minutes drive to Jerusalem. All times are subject to change and/or delays.

Day 4 – Wednesday – Beersheva – Arad – Massada – Jerusalem: (BL)
Leave Jerusalem, on to Beersheba. A short visit to the Negev capital. Continue via Arad to Massada. Ascend by cable car to the fortress, which was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, bathhouse, etc. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea. Descend for a possible “float” in the in the salty water of the world’s lowest place. Via Ein Gedi and Kalya, proceed to Jerusalem for overnight. Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Day 5 – Thursday – Jerusalem: sightseeing of the new city (BL)
Drive to Mt. Scopus for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. On to the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of the Agony. Drive to Mt. Zion for a visit to the tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey. Sightseeing in the new city including the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, new Supreme Court bldg. Mt. Herzl. Then visit the model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Afternoon visit of the Hadassah medical center in the synagogue with Marc Chagall stained glass windows, then via Ein Karem (the birth place of John the Baptist). Return to hotel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Day 6 – Friday – Jerusalem – (Old City) – Bethlehem: (BL)
Walk through one of the Gates to the walled Old City: the renewed Jewish Quarter; the Western Wall, the “Tunnel”, the Temple area; the colorful bazaars; Via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Continue to Bethlehem to visit Rachel’s Tomb and the Church of the Nativity and return to Jerusalem for overnight. Breakfast is included daily at the hotel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Day 7 – Saturday – Jericho – Tiberias – Galilee: (BL)
Leave Jerusalem, driving via Bethany to Jericho*, the oldest city in the world. Visit the excavations and then continue northward via Jordan Valley and the new settlements to Beit Shean. After a short visit proceed to Tiberias, the old center of Jewish learning. Drive along the shores of the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum to visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue. Continue to Scott hotel for the deluxe Category and overnight. For First class and tourist class we will use a Kibbutz. Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Day 8 – Sunday – Upper Galilee and Golan Heights – Nazareth: (BL)
Breakfast is included at the hotel daily. We’ll go from ancient to recent history today, as we ascend to the Golan Heights. Here we’ll catch a glimpse of the Syrian fortifications where guns were once trained on the Israeli farms below. A sharp eye will spot gazelles and other wildlife that live mostly out of sight among the rocks. We’ll visit the lake of Birkat Ram in a fertile volcanic landscape, and Druze villages, stopping along the way at Banias, at the foot of Mt. Hermon, where the Jordan River gushes from the earth. We’ll continue via Kiryat Shmoneh and the Hula Valley, reclaimed from marshes, to Safed, the city of the Kabala, where we’ll visit the synagogue and artists’ colony. At Nazareth, we’ll visit the Church of the Annunciation and Mary’s Well, then continue to Cana, and Beit Shean, where a Roman theater survives. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

DAY 9 – Monday – DEPARTURE: (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. We’ll escort you to the airport to catch your homeward-bound flight. Salam! Tel Aviv Airport VIP Club Transfer Services.

 

Rates per person in US:
 
Tourist class
(3 stars hotels)
First class
(4 stars hotels)
Deluxe
(5 stars hotels)
Triple
$ 3989
$ 4790
$ 6250
Double
$ 4040
$ 4890
$ 6377
Single
$ 5350
$ 6530
$ 7602

 

Prices include:

  • All ground transportation, including service between airport and hotels
  • Meals as indicated, with preset menu (B = breakfast, L = lunch)
  • Guided sightseeing with professional guide and all admission fees
  • Hotel accommodations, including tax and service charges
  • VIP MEET & GREET at Tel Aviv Airport: the local rep. will meet you just before the immigration, at Tel Aviv Airport, then walk you through the immigration and luggage claim, on to the arrival hall and meeting the guide/driver and drive on to your hotel.Vip Club Airport Transfers Service (Tel Aviv Airport)
    Description of service

Flights: Incoming/Arrival
Porter services included

  • Meeting the guest at the exit of the plane’s sleeve.
  • Transfer to passport control with luxury car.
  • Quick transfer through passport control.
  • Pickup luggage, porter service included.
  • Quick transfer through Customs and exiting to the Arrivals Hall.

Outgoing / departure flights:
Porter services included

  • Meeting the guest at departure hall, gate 32.
  • Quick transfer through security check.
  • Porter service is included.
  • Check-in for flight and deposit of baggage at designated counter,
  • Quick transfer at hand bags security.
  • Quick transfer during boarding.

Not included:

  • Trip interruption and cancellation insurance
  • Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
  • Beverages
  • Visa for Israel (if/when needed)
  • Visa fee for Jordan

 

Categories Israel, Jordan, Palestine

Quick Tour of Israel, Palestine and Jordan

by kathy
November 2nd, 2012

The Highlights of the Levant and the Near East
Jordan, Palestine and Israel — all in a 10-Day Adventure

The ruins of the Roman city and the stone fortress of Petra

The ruins of the Roman city and the stone fortress of Petra
By Brad Mering, via Wikimedia Commons

Here’s the best way to cover the highlights of Jordan, Israel and Palestine in 10 days: Petra, Tel Aviv, Beersheva, Arad, Massada, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, Tiberias, Galilee, Upper Galilee and Golan Heights, Nazareth, Acre, Haifa.

Tour

Day 1 – Friday – Amman- Petra
Land in Amman, where our local rep. meets you at the airport and meets you after you clear customs and passports formalities. From the airport in Amman: We proceed in your private air-conditioned vehicle and with your private English speaking guide to Petra, finally we reach your hotel, check-in and overnight at your hotel in Petra.  For guests who are landing in Israel/Palestine please click here.

Day 2 – Saturday – Petra: (BD)
A full day tour of Jordan’s most famous site, the rose-red city of Petra. Venture through the Siq (the gorge between two towering mountains) until you reach the treasury which, like the most of the structures at Petra, is carved into the rose-red Nubian sandstone. The afternoon is devoted to further exploration in Petra: Street of Façades, Roman theater, Royal tombs includes: (Urn tomb, Silk tombs, Corinthian tomb and Palace tomb), Byzantine church, Nabatean Temples, Colonnaded street, Great temple, Qaser El-Bent, museums and Al-Dair, of course time permitting. This evening in Petra we enjoy a unique experience: The Petra Kitchen is a delightful way to round out your Jordan travel experiences. Like any home kitchen, The Petra Kitchen is a relaxed, informal atmosphere where you’ll gather to prepare an evening meal, working alongside local women under the supervision of our chef.

Each evening meal includes soup, cold and hot mezza and salads, and a main course all typical Jordanian dishes. You will have get an inside glimpse of the secrets behind the famous regional cuisine of the Levant.

The Petra Kitchen offers an evening of learning, fun and a very special dining experience, with each dish gaining the special flavor of a reward well-earned. Great care has been taken to make The Petra Kitchen a truly Jordanian experience right down to the furnishings, all crafted in Jordan, the tableware, all produced by the Iraq al Amir Women’s Co-operative, and the aprons and table linens, all hand-embroidered by the Jordan River Foundation. The rate includes the cuisine course, meal and all non-alcoholic beverages as well as take-home recipes for all dishes prepared that evening.

DAY 3 – Sunday- Petra – Allenby Bridge – Jerusalem: (B)
After an early breakfast, we head north to Mount Nebo, we enjoy the panoramic view of the Promised Land the way Moses saw it for the first time, then our local rep. escorts you to the border for your drive to Jerusalem and your hotel and overnight. Please make sure that you have your passport in order, valid for at least 6 month beyond your arrival date and with visa (if needed for Israel). Change of vehicles at the border. For Deluxe: Mamila Hotel, American Colony Hotel or similar, for first class: Jerusalem Hotel, Novotel hotel or similar. Petra to the border crossing is about 4 hours including stop at Mount Nebo, then about 45-60 minutes formalities to cross and change cars, and another 30-45 minutes drive to Jerusalem. All times are subject to change and/or delays.

Day 4 – Monday – Beersheva – Arad – Massada – Jerusalem: (BL)
Leave Jerusalem, on to Beersheba, visit to the Negev capital. Continue via Arad to Massada. Ascend by cable car to the fortress, which was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, bathhouse, etc. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea. Descend for a possible “float” in the in the salty water of the world’s lowest place. Via Ein Gedi and Kalya, proceed to Jerusalem for overnight. Breakfast at the hotel. For Deluxe: American Colony Hotel or similar. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Day 5 – Tuesday – Jerusalem: sightseeing of the new city (BL)
Drive to Mt. Scopus for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. On to the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of the Agony. Drive to Mt. Zion for a visit to the tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey. Sightseeing in the new city including the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, new Supreme Court bldg. Mt. Herzl. Then visit the model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Afternoon visit of the Hadassah medical center in the synagogue with Marc Chagall stained glass windows, then via Ein Karem (the birth place of John the Baptist). Return to Hotel. For Deluxe : American Colony Hotel or similar. Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Day 6 – Wednesday – Jerusalem – (Old City) – Bethlehem: (BL)
Walk through one of the Gates to the walled Old City: the renewed Jewish Quarter; the Western Wall, the “Tunnel”, the Temple area; the colorful bazaars; Via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Continue to Bethlehem to visit Rachel’s Tomb and the Church of the Nativity and return to Jerusalem for overnight. Breakfast is included daily at the hotel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Day 7 – Thursday – Jericho – Tiberias – Galilee: (BL)
Leave Jerusalem, driving via Bethany to Jericho*, the oldest city in the world. Visit the excavations and then continue northward via Jordan Valley and the new settlements to Beit Shean. After a short visit proceed to Tiberias, the old center of Jewish learning. Drive along the shores of the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum to visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue. Continue to Scott hotel for the deluxe Category and overnight. For First class and tourist class we will use a Kibbutz. Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Day 8 – Friday – Upper Galilee and Golan Heights – Nazareth: (BL)
Breakfast is included at the hotel daily. We’ll go from ancient to recent history today, as we ascend to the Golan Heights. Here we’ll catch a glimpse of the Syrian fortifications where guns were once trained on the Israeli farms below. A sharp eye will spot gazelles and other wildlife that live mostly out of sight among the rocks. We’ll visit the lake of Birkat Ram in a fertile volcanic landscape, and Druze villages, stopping along the way at Banias, at the foot of Mt. Hermon, where the Jordan River gushes from the earth. We’ll continue via Kiryat Shmoneh and the Hula Valley, reclaimed from marshes, to Safed, the city of the Kabala, where we’ll visit the synagogue and artists’ colony. At Nazareth, we’ll visit the Church of the Annunciation and Mary’s Well, then continue to Cana, and Beit Shean, where a Roman theater survives. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Day 9 – Saturday – Acre – Haifa – Tel Aviv: (B)
Our local rep. will call for you after breakfast and drive up the cost to Acre, a Crusader stronghold in the Middle Ages. After a view of the fortifications, we’ll drive back around the bay to Haifa, Israel’s main port, a scenic cluster of neighborhoods climbing seaside slopes. Stops will include the Bahai Shrine, the Persian Garden, and Mount Carmel, where we’ll take in a panorama stretching from the port up the coast almost to Lebanon. On our way back to Tel Aviv, we’ll stop at the extensive and well-preserved Roman city of Caesarea whose buildings tell of a way of life through baths, plazas and a theater that is still used for major concerts! Later structures bespeak Crusader defenses. This evening will be your chance to do your last-minute shopping for Israeli souvenirs, and to enjoy a fine dining experience from among the many choices in Tel Aviv. Your guide will be pleased to make recommendations. Deluxe: Dan Tel Aviv or similar.

DAY 10 – Sunday – DEPARTURE: (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. We’ll escort you to the airport to catch your homeward-bound flight. Salam! Tel Aviv VIP Club Transfer Service.

Rates per person in US:
Tourist class
(3 stars hotels)
First class
(4 stars hotels)
Deluxe
(5 stars hotels)
Triple
$ 4180
$ 4870
$ 6053
Double
$ 4243
$ 4941
$ 6179
Single
$ 5458
$ 6532
$ 7705


Prices include:

  • All ground transportation, including service between airport and hotels
  • Meals as indicated, with preset menu (B = breakfast, L = lunch)
  • Guided sightseeing with professional guide and all admission fees
  • Hotel accommodations, including tax and service charges.
  • Visa for Jordan, limited to specific number of nationalities such as: Australian, NZ, USA, Canada, EU, Japan and others (please check with us if needed at the time of booking).
  • VIP MEET & GREET at Tel Aviv Airport: the local rep. will meet you just before the immigration, at Tel Aviv Airport, then walk you through the immigration and luggage claim, on to the arrival hall and meeting the guide/driver and drive on to your hotel.Vip Club Airport Transfers Service (Tel Aviv Airport)
    Description of service

Flights: Incoming/Arrival
Porter services included

    • Meeting the guest at the exit of the plane’s sleeve.
    • Transfer to passport control with luxury car.
    • Quick transfer through passport control.
    • Pickup luggage, porter service included.
    • Quick transfer through Customs and exiting to the Arrivals Hall.

Outgoing / departure flights:
Porter services included

    • Meeting the guest at departure hall, gate 32.
    • Quick transfer through security check.
    • Porter service is included.
    • Check-in for flight and deposit of baggage at designated counter,
    • Quick transfer at hand bags security.
    • Quick transfer during boarding.

Not included:

  • Trip interruption and cancellation insurance
  • Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
  • Beverages
  • Tips
  • Visa for Israel (if/when needed)
  • Jordan Departure tax at Allenby Bridge.
Categories Israel, Jordan, Palestine

The Best Of Egypt and Petra (8 Days)

by kathy
October 20th, 2012

Private Tour of Egypt and Jordan


Here’s the best way to see the best of Egypt and Petra in only 8 days. Tour starts daily in Cairo – Year Round.

Tour

Day 1- CAIRO- Arrive any day (year round)
Upon landing in Cairo, our staff meets you, assists with entry formalities, and whisks you downtown to your hotel. Transfers are always with a private chauffeur / private air-conditioned vehicle and private escort. The rest of the day is yours to get a glimpse of this great, timeless city on the Nile.

VIP Meet & Greet Upon arrival at Cairo Airport
Visa issued locally in Cairo (for a limited number of nationalities) no photos required. Our representative greets you at the airport and whisks you to your hotel. Visa will be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for a limited number of citizens such as: American, Australian, NZ, EU, Canadian, EU Singaporean and Japanese citizens. You are responsible for having your passport in order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo. Our local rep. will meet you with a sign that carries your name, and will be waiting for you with the prepaid visa stamps to proceed to the passports control to stamp your passports and then you claim your luggage. After you clear the passport and customs formalities and exit the terminal, our local representative will escort you by private vehicle to the hotel. Welcome fruit basket & Egyptian pastry awaits you in your room with our compliments.

DAY 2 – CAIRO (BLD)
We start with the best of Cairo: the Egyptian Museum including the Mummies room and King Tut’s Golden Treasure room; the Royal Manial Palace of Egypt’s last Crown Prince, Mohamed Ali; the Citadel of Saladin and its Alabaster Mosque. After lunch at a local resataurant (La Bodega, Abu El-Sid or similar), we wander through the alleys of Khan el-Khalili bazaar in search of souvenirs. Dinner is included at the hotel or join us for a home cooped meal with a local Egyptian family:

Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals. You may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family (T shirt, small souvenirs of your home town). This evening we’ll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread… right into the homes of some of the people of Cairo! You’ll be invited to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties, you’ll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your new friends, they’re sure to have questions about your own background. Once the ice is broken, you’ll enjoy a lively evening, and find that you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, if you prefer, you may enjoy a quiet evening with your travel companions – just let us know your preferences.

Tours are always with a private chauffeur / private air-conditioned vehicle and private Egyptologist in Egypt, guide in Jordan.

DAY 3 – LUXOR (BLD)
After a very early breakfast, we board a short flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, we will proceed to cross to the west bank of the Nile. Today’s tour includes:

Deir El Medinah is on Luxor’s west bank where you get a totally different perspective on ancient Egyptian life at the ancient workers’ settlement of Deir el-Medinah. While most of the imposing stone monuments and sites of Egypt honor the lives and after-lives of royalty, Deir el-Medinah gives us unique and surprising insights into the ordinary citizens who constructed and decorated the tombs.

Here we’ll see the excavated homes shared by laborers with their domestic animals. These quarters were surprisingly large, with three good-sized rooms, courtyard, kitchen, and even storage cellars. While ancient Egypt might not have been a workers’ paradise, we’ll see that artisans and builders were highly regarded in their community. We are proud to be the only operator to offer regular visits to this singular ancient settlement in its tour and cruise programs.

Today’s tour include as well a visit to the Valley of the Kings including Tut-Ank-Amon’s tomb, temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, and Colossi of Memnon, returning to one of the deluxe hotels or Nile cruiser for lunch. Following lunch, we visit the great Temple of Luxor, and the gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, returning to Luxor Airport to board your flight back to Cairo & your hotel.

Tours are always with a private chauffeur / private air-conditioned vehicle and private Egyptologist in Egypt, guide in Jordan.

Video by ConnollyCove

DAY 4 – CAIRO – Giza (cBLD)
In the morning, we visit the majestic pyramids of Giza, the Valley Temple and the timeless Sphinx. Those who are fit and adventurous enough may wish to penetrate into the heart of the Great Pyramid, to the King’s Chamber your ticket is included with our compliments (or the interior of Kephren Pyramid). Taking a camel ride (included) is entirely your own choice!

After lunch at the Mena House we drive to Dahshour, the newly-opened pyramid field south of Cairo. We visit several ancient structures, including the great pyramid built by Senfru, father of Cheops.

The “Discovery” of Dahshour: For almost half a century, the great field of huge pyramids near the desert village of Dahshour, 25 miles south of Cairo, has been off limits to the public. Confined within the perimeter of a military base were many pyramids, including the great 4500-year-old pyramid built by Senfru, father of Cheops. Senfru’s pyramid, the largest in Egypt until his son built Giza’s Great Pyramid, is rhomboidal in shape: it tapers more distinctly on its upper half. All the pyramids were coated in thick plaster at one time. Most have lost these protective, decorative sheaths, but Senfru’s–miraculously–is still in place. Lunch is included at a local restaurant or at Mena House hotel. Dinner is included tonight at your hotel.

Tours are always with a private chauffeur / private air-conditioned vehicle and private Egyptologist in Egypt, local guide in Jordan.

DAY 5 – AMMAN -JORDAN (cB)
After breakfast, our local representative escorts you to the airport for your flight to Jordan (Air ticket included in our rate, in economy class with tax). Upon arrival in Jordan our local representative will pick you up from Queen Alia Airport, proceed to Amman for check-in and overnight at your hotel. Tours are always with a private chauffeur / private air-conditioned vehicle and private Egyptologist in Egypt, local guide in Jordan.

DAY 6 – PETRA (BL)
Mt. Nebo – Madaba – Jerash – Petra: We head south in our private air conditioned sedan. On to Mt. Nebo! Then we’ll continue to Madaba and visit the site of the oldest map of the Holy Land, St. George’s Cathedral, and Jerash, the best preserved Roman City of the East. On to Petra with lunch served (Included) enroute at a local restaurant. Reach Petra late afternoon, check-in and overnight at the hotel of your choice. Dinner is included tonight at your hotel.
Sample Hotels: First Class Golden Tulip Kings Way Hotel (modest 4 stars), or the Petra Movenpick or Marriott hotel for Deluxe


DAY 7 – PETRA – Dead Sea (cBL)
A full day tour of Jordan’s most famous site, the rose-red city of Petra. Venture through the Siq (the gorge between two towering mountains) until you reach the treasury which, like the most of the structures at Petra, is carved into the rose-red Nubian sandstone. In the afternoon, drive to the
Dead Sea – Deluxe: Kempinski Ishtar Hotel or Movenpick, for First Class: Dead Sea Spa Hotel or similar, for an overnight.

DAY 8 – Departure – Amman Airport (B)
We escort you back to Queen Alia’s Airport. Jordanian Departure tax is included in our rate. End of our service Bon Voyage.

RATES per person in USD
Deluxe First Class
Triple US$ 3590.00 US$ 2980.00
Double US$ 3750.00 US$ 3110.00
Single US$ 5020.00 US$ 4130.00

For Christmas, New Year’s & Easter week, Please add %10  supplement.

Rate Includes:

  • Air fare between Cairo and Amman ” Y” class, tax included.
  • Hotels accommodation with tax as per itinerary.
  • All transfers in Jordan and Egypt as per itinerary and always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle and private chauffeur.
  • Guided sightseeing including all entrance fees, always on a private basis, with a private guide/Egyptologist in Egypt and a private guide in Jordan.
  • Domestic air tickets within Egypt “Y” economy class with tax, or business class when you choose deluxe hotels category.
  • Pre set meals as listed including B = Breakfast, (or cB, Continental Breakfast), L = Lunch, D = Dinner. All as per itinerary.
  • In Jordan: For your convenience: Wi-Fi internet access and mineral water with soft drinks are available in Jordan on board of all the vehicle for our VIP guests.
  • Jordanian visa, issued upon arrival at Amman Airport. Visa rule is subject to change without notice.
  • Egypt Visa Fee as well as VIP Meet & Greet Upon arrival at Cairo Airport:
    Visa issued locally in Cairo  (for a limited number of nationalities) no photos required.
    Our representative greets you at the airport and whisks you to your hotel. Visa will be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for a limited number of citizens such as: American, Australian, NZ, EU, Canadian, EU Singaporean and Japanese citizens. You are responsible for having your passport in order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo.
    Our local rep. will meet you with a sign that carries your name, and will be waiting for you with the prepaid visa stamps to proceed to the passports control to stamp your passports and then you claim your luggage. After you clear the passport and customs formalities and exit the terminal, our local representative will escort you by private vehicle to the hotel.
Hotels Deluxe First Class
Cairo Grand Hyatt, City Stars, Sonesta, J. W. Marriott. Inter.Continental, Conrad or similar Sonesta Cairo Hotel. Helnan Shepheards. Cataract Pyramids. Oases Pyramids or similar
 Luxor Sheraton or Sonesta Luxor, Steinberger Luxor. or similar Novotel
Petra Movenpick, Marriott. Taybet Zaman, or similar Golden Tulip King Way, Petra Forum

Rate Does Not Includes:

  • Tips
  • Travel Insurance
  • International air fare from / to your home country
Categories Egypt, IndianaJones_multi, Jordan

A Great Selection of Egypt and Jordan tours a la Indiana Jones

by kathy
October 20th, 2012

A series of grand Tours of these two gems of the Near East: Egypt and Jordan. Some cover Alexandria in the North to Abu Simbel on the border with Nubia And Africa. Some include Jerash, or camping in Wadi Rum. Use the train or fly between Cairo and the Nile Cruise. We try to cover it all!

Indiana Jones himself couldn’t squeeze more adventure into this series we offer: Cairo and the Pyramids, a cruise on the Nile, Alexander the Great Mediterranean Ancient Capital of Alexandria, the fabled temples and tombs of Luxor and Thebes, diving in the Red Sea, the mountains of Sinai, and a trek to the mysterious ruins of Petra in Jordan. Just email us your wish list, and we’ll give you the Near East! Egypt and Jordan A La Carte. We have more choices available upon request.

Tours

The Best Of Egypt and Petra (8 Days)
Private Tour of Egypt and Jordan. Here's the best way to see the best of Egypt and Petra in only 8 days. Tour starts daily in Cairo - Year Round.
Egypt and Jordan a la Indiana Jones (11 days)
11 day grand tour of the two gems of the Near East, Egypt and Jordan, including a five day Nile Cruise. Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Amman and Petra. Click here for the tour without a Nile Cruise, or add a tour of Queen Nefertiti's Capital in Egypt: Tel El-Amarna.
Queen Nefertiti’s Egypt with a Foray Into Petra
(11 days)
A Grand Private 11-day Tour including a foray into the famous Petra, as well as Nefertiti's Capital, Tel Al Amarna. Middle Egypt and Beni Hassan – a true once in a life time tour for history and Egyptology buffs. Private touring of Cairo, the Pyramids, and Luxor – the mighty ancient capital of the Ancient Egyptian Pharaonic Empire.
Egypt and Jordan (12 days)
Including airfare from the United States: 12 days. Indiana Jones himself couldn't squeeze more adventure into such a journey: Cairo & the Pyramids, cruise the Nile, explore the temples and tombs of Luxor & Thebes, dive in the Red Sea, visit the mountains of Sinai, and the ruins of Petra.
Egypt and Jordan a la Indiana Jones (12 days)
A Grand 12-day Tour of Egypt and Jordan. Cairo and the Pyramids, Edfu, Kom Ombo, the fabled temples and tombs of Luxor and Thebes, Ramses The Great Mighty Temples in Abu Simbel, Aswan, Wadi Rum camping and a trek to the mysterious ruins of Petra in Jordan.
The Best of the Near East (14 Days)
The Highlights of the Levant and the Near East: Egypt, Jordan, Palestine and Israel. A 14 –Day Adventure tour.
Egypt and Jordan a la Indiana Jones (14 days)
A Grand 14-day Tour of these Two Gems of the Near East: Egypt and Jordan, including Abu Simbel Temples and a five day Nile Cruise.
Egypt and Jordan a la Indiana Jones (Luxor)
A Grand 14-day Tour of these Two Gems of the Near East. Egypt and Jordan, including Cairo and the Pyramids, a cruise on the Nile boarding in Luxor, the fabled temples and tombs of Luxor and Thebes, the Red Sea and a trek to the mysterious ruins of Petra in Jordan.
Grand Tour of Arabia (15 Days)
A Luxury Tour of Dubai, Cairo and Jordan a la Indiana Jones. A 15-Day Adventure of These Three Gems of Arabia Including Petra.
The Best of Egypt and Jordan (17 Days)
The best way to see the best of these two gems of the Near East in 17 days. See the top sights in Egypt (Cairo, Giza and a 5-day cruise along the Nile) and Jordan, Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum (including camping), Jerash, and the Dead Sea.
Egypt and Jordan a la Indiana Jones (19 Days)
Indiana Jones himself couldn't squeeze more adventure into this journey: Alexandria Cairo, Memphis, Sakkara and the Pyramids, a cruise on the Nile, the fabled temples and tombs of Luxor and Thebes, diving in the Red Sea, the mountains of Sinai, and a trek to the mysterious ruins of Petra in Jordan.
The Near East and The Levant
(24 Days)
Indiana Jones himself couldn't squeeze more adventure into this journey to Alexandria, Cairo, Memphis, Sakkara and the Pyramids, a Nile cruise, Luxor and Thebes, diving in the Red Sea, the mountains of Sinai, and Petra. Then a foray into the Holy land and Jerusalem.

 

 

Categories Egypt, Jordan, Jordan_multi

Jordan

by kathy
October 19th, 2012

Famous the world over for their Bedouin ethic of hospitality, Jordan is a gem of the middle east that delights and surprises. Jordan offers the traveler a piece of living history that they can walk through and experience. While the evidence of Jordan’s colorful history tantalizes the traveler, it is closer to you than you would think if the only images you have seen of Jordan are in films.

Featured Destinations

Feynan EcoLodge

SunCity Camp, Wadi Rum

Tours
Tours are listed based on number of days:

Petra and Wadi Rum (1 day)
Petra a la Indiana Jones including Wadi Rum. One day private cruise shore excursion arriving Aqaba on the Red Sea onboard your cruise ship.
One Day Tour of Petra
One day private shore excursion arriving at Aqaba on the Red Sea. Designed for cruise passengers seeking more personal service, or a more upscale way of enjoying shore excursions.
The Best of Jordan in 5 days (Private)
A private 5-day Arabian adventure. See the top sights in Jordan on this fully escorted private tour of Jordan including Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and Jerash.
Lawrence of Arabia’s Jordan (5 days)
The country that captivated Lawrence of Arabia and Indiana Jones is now yours to explore. We will see the best of Jordan in five days.
The Best of Jordan in Five Days
See the top sights in Jordan on this escorted tour, including Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and Jerash.
The Best of Jordan in 5 days (Wadi Rum)
A Private 5-Day Arabian Adventure. See the top sights in Jordan on this fully escorted private tour of Jordan including Amman, Petra, The Dead Sea and camping in Wadi Rum.
Jordan Desert Castles (5 days)
The Desert Castles: From Amman, Jerash, Petra to the Roman & Ummayids Desert Castles. Weekly — year round.
The Best of Jordan in 6 days (Private)
A six day private tour – daily arrival, choose your own date. See the top sights in Jordan including Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and Jerash.
The Best of Jordan (6 days)
See the top sights in Jordan on this fully escorted tour, including Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and Jerash.
The Best of Jordan & Dana Nature Reserve (6 days): Wadi Rum
A private 6-day Arabian adventure. See the top sights in Jordan on this fully escorted private tour of Jordan including Amman, Petra, Dana Nature Reserve, The Dead Sea and camping in Wadi Rum.
The Best of Jordan & Dana Nature Reserve (6 days): Feynan EcoLodge
A Private 6-Day Arabian Adventure. See the top sights in Jordan on this fully escorted private tour of Jordan including Amman, Petra, Dana Nature Reserve (staying at the famed Feynan EcoLodge), and the Dead Sea.
The Best of Jordan in Seven Days
A 7 day tour. See the top sights in Jordan on this fully escorted Private tour including Amman, Petra, Jerash, The Desert Castles, the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum.
Discovery Of Jordan and Arabia (8 days)
The Romance of Arabia. A private tour covering the highlights of Jordan and Petra in eight days. From Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum. Tour starts daily in Amman.
The Best of Jordan Nature Reserves (All in 8 Days)
Private 8-Day Arabian Adventure. See the top sights in Jordan on this fully escorted private tour of Jordan including Amman, Petra, Dana Nature Reserve (staying at the famed Feynan EcoLodge), the Dead Sea, and the Shaumari Wildlife Reserve.
Discovery of Arabia (9 days): with Camping
A 9 -Day Tour of Jordan including Amman, Petra, and camping in Wadi Rum or Dana Nature Reserve.
The Best of Jordan Islamic Heritage (9 days)
A 9-Day Quranic and Islamic Tour. See the top Islamic sites in Jordan on this locally escorted tour.

Multi-Country Tours

A Great Selection of Egypt and Jordan tours a la Indiana Jones
A series of grand Tours of these two gems of the Near East: Egypt and Jordan. Some cover Alexandria in the North to Abu Simbel on the border with Nubia And Africa. Some include Jerash, or camping in Wadi Rum. Use the train or fly between Cairo and the Nile Cruise.
The Best of Jordan and Lebanon (10 days)
All in 10 Days. See the top sights in Jordan and Lebanon on this locally escorted tour, including Amman, Beirut, Tyr, Sidon, Petra, Wadi Rum Martian Dome Luxury Camping and Jerash.
The Best of Jordan & Jerusalem Islamic Sites
A 12-Day Quranic and Islamic Tour. See the top Islamic sites in Jordan and Al Qouds Al Shareef. We'll show you the wonders of fabled Jerusalem and Jordan and the Lost City of Petra on this locally escorted tour.
Splendor of Istanbul, Turkey and Petra (14 Days)
A private ultra deluxe 14 day tour of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and the legendary lost city of Petra. Meet artisans and learn their crafts, hike through striking landscapes, and explore the deep history, art, culture and society of biblical Anatolia, Cappadocia; the treasures of Istanbul; Ephesus, Wadi Rum, Petra and more.
Lawrence Of Arabia Grand Tour
The Best of Jordan, Egypt, and Lebanon (18 days)
A true grand tours of the Near East. Lawrence of Arabia couldn’t squeeze more adventure into this in-depth journey of the East Mediterranean. This is for our guests who want the best when touring the Near East.

Border crossing details between Israel, Palestine and Jordan: Allenby Bridge and Sheikh Hussein Bridge.

Jordan’s Visa fee will be waived for groups or families with a minimum of 5 paying guests (please ask us for details).

“Undercover Tourist”

You’ve heard the expression “fly on the wall.” Well, what would it be like to be a fly on the wall in Cairo, or Morocco, or Jordan? You’d dress in the manner of locals, in a flowing robe. Ladies, we’d help you apply some henna to your hands, and lend you a scarf. Do you have some leather sandals? Put them on! Though running shoes will do in a pinch as local gear.

Then it’s off for a walk to a market. Pretty soon, you’ll adjust your gait to your clothing, and shuffle rather than stride. You’ll pick up cues from those all around you. Leave the backpack at your hotel – we’ll hand you a straw basket or cloth bag in which to carry your purchases.

Will you be taken for a local, offered the prices that natives pay, be able to enter unobtrusively and unobserved? Well, let’s just say that you won’t stand out like a tourist in shorts and a Hawaiian shirt with red face and arms bared. You’ll go farther into the local ways than you would have otherwise. When you sit down for a cup of tea with a merchant, you’ll feel more genuinely part of the experience, and bargaining for the best price of a work of art, a rug or a homely teapot will come that much more easily. And just as you learn about different cultures through their food and language and manners, you’ll surprise yourself at how far you get and what you pick up by dressing up in the local manner.

And most of all, it’s fun! We’ll lend you everything you need for a half-day outing. Chances are, you’ll want to buy a robe yourself and set out again on your own. Please book at the time your reserve your tour with us.

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