Israel/Jordan

Journey of a Lifetime: Israel and Jordan

Program No. 21566RJ
Discover holy sites, stunning architecture, modern cities and well-preserved ruins as you explore these two ancient countries on the shores of the Mediterranean.

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At a Glance

The material and historical riches of Israel and Jordan are relics of their roles as bridges between the Persian Empire and the Greco-Roman world. Their societies have been shaped by millennia of overlapping cultures, religions and languages. Explore ties between past and present in these fascinating nations where 5,000 years of human history converge.
Activity Level
Let's Go!
Walking up to five miles per day over uneven terrain. In Petra, there is little to no shade and few places to stop and sit down. Stairs on this program are often uneven and without railings. For security reasons, participants must carry their own luggage across the border between Israel and Jordan several hundred yards.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Explore Jerusalem, a holy city to all three Abrahamic faiths.
  • Discover Petra, a stunning city cut from rose-red rock by the ancient Nabataean people of Jordan.
  • Visit the Dead Sea before continuing on to Amman.
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Meals
32 Meals
12 Breakfasts
9 Lunches
11 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Nov 09, 2024 - Nov 22, 2024
  • Nov 09, 2024 - Nov 22, 2024
  • Sep 14, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024 (Tel Aviv to Amman)
  • Sep 21, 2024 - Oct 04, 2024 (Tel Aviv to Amman)
  • Oct 12, 2024 - Oct 25, 2024 (Tel Aviv to Amman)
  • Oct 19, 2024 - Nov 01, 2024 (Tel Aviv to Amman)
  • Oct 26, 2024 - Nov 08, 2024 (Tel Aviv to Amman)
  • Nov 02, 2024 - Nov 15, 2024 (Tel Aviv to Amman)
  • Nov 09, 2024 - Nov 22, 2024 (Tel Aviv to Amman)
2 nights
Tel Aviv
The Prima City Hotel is located on a quiet side street in the heart of Tel Aviv. The Prima City Hotel offers a place to relax after time exploring the vibrant city, nearby beach, and surrounding restaurants.
3 nights
Jerusalem
Hotel Prima Kings is landmark in the heart of Jerusalem’s prestigious Rehavia neighborhood, overlooking France Square. Centrally located, only a short distance from the Old City's major sites, the hotel is on the same block as the Great Synagogue of Jerusalem and across the square from the Terra Sancta College building. Guests enjoy luxuriously spacious rooms and Glatt Kosher meals, always prepared with the freshest ingredients, at the hotel’s on-premise restaurant. Cafe Paris Coffee Shop offers snacks and beverages throughout the day for a relaxing destination to meet with friends and colleagues in “golden” Jerusalem style. The hotel also features multiple conference and event spaces, as well as an in-house synagogue and Shabbat elevators. Hotel Prima Kings is perfectly suited to guests seeking an extra special Jerusalem experience. Hotel Prima Kings' superb location and unparalleled service assures beautiful memories of a grand visit to the capital city.
2 nights
Sea of Galilee
Breathtaking landscape, country atmosphere, personal service, and a real sense of vacation. The Ohalo Manor Hotel is nestled among breathtaking views of the Kinneret and the Golan Heights, with expansive lawns and beautiful, well-kept gardens.
1 night
Amman
Kempinski Hotel Amman is centrally located in the business district of the capital Amman. With only a five minute walk to the city's major attractions guests can experience both leisure and adventure in the vibrant city.
2 nights
Petra
The Mövenpick Resort Petra is situated right in the historic Jordanian city of Petra. It features a lovely combination of natural stone, handcrafted wood, and Middle Eastern fabrics and textures. The Mövenpick Resort Petra includes a fountain and a rooftop garden ideal for relaxing and enjoying the sunset over Petra.
2 nights
Amman
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea is located in a traditional village on the northern shores of the Dead Sea. The resort, nestled among many lush gardens, is designed to be an oasis of tranquility and relaxation. The Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea features the Zara therapeutic spa with a view of the Dead Sea, and 9 outdoor and indoor restaurants and bars.
2 nights
Tel Aviv
The Prima City Hotel is located on a quiet side street in the heart of Tel Aviv. The Prima City Hotel offers a place to relax after time exploring the vibrant city, nearby beach, and surrounding restaurants.
3 nights
Jerusalem
Hotel Prima Kings is landmark in the heart of Jerusalem’s prestigious Rehavia neighborhood, overlooking France Square. Centrally located, only a short distance from the Old City's major sites, the hotel is on the same block as the Great Synagogue of Jerusalem and across the square from the Terra Sancta College building. Guests enjoy luxuriously spacious rooms and Glatt Kosher meals, always prepared with the freshest ingredients, at the hotel’s on-premise restaurant. Cafe Paris Coffee Shop offers snacks and beverages throughout the day for a relaxing destination to meet with friends and colleagues in “golden” Jerusalem style. The hotel also features multiple conference and event spaces, as well as an in-house synagogue and Shabbat elevators. Hotel Prima Kings is perfectly suited to guests seeking an extra special Jerusalem experience. Hotel Prima Kings' superb location and unparalleled service assures beautiful memories of a grand visit to the capital city.
2 nights
Sea of Galilee
Breathtaking landscape, country atmosphere, personal service, and a real sense of vacation. The Ohalo Manor Hotel is nestled among breathtaking views of the Kinneret and the Golan Heights, with expansive lawns and beautiful, well-kept gardens.
1 night
Amman
Kempinski Hotel Amman is centrally located in the business district of the capital Amman. With only a five minute walk to the city's major attractions guests can experience both leisure and adventure in the vibrant city.
2 nights
Petra
The Mövenpick Resort Petra is situated right in the historic Jordanian city of Petra. It features a lovely combination of natural stone, handcrafted wood, and Middle Eastern fabrics and textures. The Mövenpick Resort Petra includes a fountain and a rooftop garden ideal for relaxing and enjoying the sunset over Petra.
2 nights
Amman
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea is located in a traditional village on the northern shores of the Dead Sea. The resort, nestled among many lush gardens, is designed to be an oasis of tranquility and relaxation. The Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea features the Zara therapeutic spa with a view of the Dead Sea, and 9 outdoor and indoor restaurants and bars.
2 nights
Tel Aviv
The Prima City Hotel is located on a quiet side street in the heart of Tel Aviv. The Prima City Hotel offers a place to relax after time exploring the vibrant city, nearby beach, and surrounding restaurants.
3 nights
Jerusalem
Hotel Prima Kings is landmark in the heart of Jerusalem’s prestigious Rehavia neighborhood, overlooking France Square. Centrally located, only a short distance from the Old City's major sites, the hotel is on the same block as the Great Synagogue of Jerusalem and across the square from the Terra Sancta College building. Guests enjoy luxuriously spacious rooms and Glatt Kosher meals, always prepared with the freshest ingredients, at the hotel’s on-premise restaurant. Cafe Paris Coffee Shop offers snacks and beverages throughout the day for a relaxing destination to meet with friends and colleagues in “golden” Jerusalem style. The hotel also features multiple conference and event spaces, as well as an in-house synagogue and Shabbat elevators. Hotel Prima Kings is perfectly suited to guests seeking an extra special Jerusalem experience. Hotel Prima Kings' superb location and unparalleled service assures beautiful memories of a grand visit to the capital city.
2 nights
Sea of Galilee
Breathtaking landscape, country atmosphere, personal service, and a real sense of vacation. The Ohalo Manor Hotel is nestled among breathtaking views of the Kinneret and the Golan Heights, with expansive lawns and beautiful, well-kept gardens.
1 night
Amman
Kempinski Hotel Amman is centrally located in the business district of the capital Amman. With only a five minute walk to the city's major attractions guests can experience both leisure and adventure in the vibrant city.
2 nights
Petra
The Mövenpick Resort Petra is situated right in the historic Jordanian city of Petra. It features a lovely combination of natural stone, handcrafted wood, and Middle Eastern fabrics and textures. The Mövenpick Resort Petra includes a fountain and a rooftop garden ideal for relaxing and enjoying the sunset over Petra.
2 nights
Amman
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea is located in a traditional village on the northern shores of the Dead Sea. The resort, nestled among many lush gardens, is designed to be an oasis of tranquility and relaxation. The Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea features the Zara therapeutic spa with a view of the Dead Sea, and 9 outdoor and indoor restaurants and bars.
2 nights
Tel Aviv
The Prima City Hotel is located on a quiet side street in the heart of Tel Aviv. The Prima City Hotel offers a place to relax after time exploring the vibrant city, nearby beach, and surrounding restaurants.
3 nights
Jerusalem
Hotel Prima Kings is landmark in the heart of Jerusalem’s prestigious Rehavia neighborhood, overlooking France Square. Centrally located, only a short distance from the Old City's major sites, the hotel is on the same block as the Great Synagogue of Jerusalem and across the square from the Terra Sancta College building. Guests enjoy luxuriously spacious rooms and Glatt Kosher meals, always prepared with the freshest ingredients, at the hotel’s on-premise restaurant. Cafe Paris Coffee Shop offers snacks and beverages throughout the day for a relaxing destination to meet with friends and colleagues in “golden” Jerusalem style. The hotel also features multiple conference and event spaces, as well as an in-house synagogue and Shabbat elevators. Hotel Prima Kings is perfectly suited to guests seeking an extra special Jerusalem experience. Hotel Prima Kings' superb location and unparalleled service assures beautiful memories of a grand visit to the capital city.
2 nights
Sea of Galilee
Breathtaking landscape, country atmosphere, personal service, and a real sense of vacation. The Ohalo Manor Hotel is nestled among breathtaking views of the Kinneret and the Golan Heights, with expansive lawns and beautiful, well-kept gardens.
1 night
Amman
Kempinski Hotel Amman is centrally located in the business district of the capital Amman. With only a five minute walk to the city's major attractions guests can experience both leisure and adventure in the vibrant city.
2 nights
Petra
The Mövenpick Resort Petra is situated right in the historic Jordanian city of Petra. It features a lovely combination of natural stone, handcrafted wood, and Middle Eastern fabrics and textures. The Mövenpick Resort Petra includes a fountain and a rooftop garden ideal for relaxing and enjoying the sunset over Petra.
2 nights
Amman
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea is located in a traditional village on the northern shores of the Dead Sea. The resort, nestled among many lush gardens, is designed to be an oasis of tranquility and relaxation. The Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea features the Zara therapeutic spa with a view of the Dead Sea, and 9 outdoor and indoor restaurants and bars.
2 nights
Tel Aviv
The Prima City Hotel is located on a quiet side street in the heart of Tel Aviv. The Prima City Hotel offers a place to relax after time exploring the vibrant city, nearby beach, and surrounding restaurants.
3 nights
Jerusalem
Hotel Prima Kings is landmark in the heart of Jerusalem’s prestigious Rehavia neighborhood, overlooking France Square. Centrally located, only a short distance from the Old City's major sites, the hotel is on the same block as the Great Synagogue of Jerusalem and across the square from the Terra Sancta College building. Guests enjoy luxuriously spacious rooms and Glatt Kosher meals, always prepared with the freshest ingredients, at the hotel’s on-premise restaurant. Cafe Paris Coffee Shop offers snacks and beverages throughout the day for a relaxing destination to meet with friends and colleagues in “golden” Jerusalem style. The hotel also features multiple conference and event spaces, as well as an in-house synagogue and Shabbat elevators. Hotel Prima Kings is perfectly suited to guests seeking an extra special Jerusalem experience. Hotel Prima Kings' superb location and unparalleled service assures beautiful memories of a grand visit to the capital city.
2 nights
Sea of Galilee
Breathtaking landscape, country atmosphere, personal service, and a real sense of vacation. The Ohalo Manor Hotel is nestled among breathtaking views of the Kinneret and the Golan Heights, with expansive lawns and beautiful, well-kept gardens.
1 night
Amman
Kempinski Hotel Amman is centrally located in the business district of the capital Amman. With only a five minute walk to the city's major attractions guests can experience both leisure and adventure in the vibrant city.
2 nights
Petra
The Mövenpick Resort Petra is situated right in the historic Jordanian city of Petra. It features a lovely combination of natural stone, handcrafted wood, and Middle Eastern fabrics and textures. The Mövenpick Resort Petra includes a fountain and a rooftop garden ideal for relaxing and enjoying the sunset over Petra.
2 nights
Amman
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea is located in a traditional village on the northern shores of the Dead Sea. The resort, nestled among many lush gardens, is designed to be an oasis of tranquility and relaxation. The Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea features the Zara therapeutic spa with a view of the Dead Sea, and 9 outdoor and indoor restaurants and bars.
2 nights
Tel Aviv
The Prima City Hotel is located on a quiet side street in the heart of Tel Aviv. The Prima City Hotel offers a place to relax after time exploring the vibrant city, nearby beach, and surrounding restaurants.
3 nights
Jerusalem
Hotel Prima Kings is landmark in the heart of Jerusalem’s prestigious Rehavia neighborhood, overlooking France Square. Centrally located, only a short distance from the Old City's major sites, the hotel is on the same block as the Great Synagogue of Jerusalem and across the square from the Terra Sancta College building. Guests enjoy luxuriously spacious rooms and Glatt Kosher meals, always prepared with the freshest ingredients, at the hotel’s on-premise restaurant. Cafe Paris Coffee Shop offers snacks and beverages throughout the day for a relaxing destination to meet with friends and colleagues in “golden” Jerusalem style. The hotel also features multiple conference and event spaces, as well as an in-house synagogue and Shabbat elevators. Hotel Prima Kings is perfectly suited to guests seeking an extra special Jerusalem experience. Hotel Prima Kings' superb location and unparalleled service assures beautiful memories of a grand visit to the capital city.
2 nights
Sea of Galilee
Breathtaking landscape, country atmosphere, personal service, and a real sense of vacation. The Ohalo Manor Hotel is nestled among breathtaking views of the Kinneret and the Golan Heights, with expansive lawns and beautiful, well-kept gardens.
1 night
Amman
Kempinski Hotel Amman is centrally located in the business district of the capital Amman. With only a five minute walk to the city's major attractions guests can experience both leisure and adventure in the vibrant city.
2 nights
Petra
The Mövenpick Resort Petra is situated right in the historic Jordanian city of Petra. It features a lovely combination of natural stone, handcrafted wood, and Middle Eastern fabrics and textures. The Mövenpick Resort Petra includes a fountain and a rooftop garden ideal for relaxing and enjoying the sunset over Petra.
2 nights
Amman
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea is located in a traditional village on the northern shores of the Dead Sea. The resort, nestled among many lush gardens, is designed to be an oasis of tranquility and relaxation. The Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea features the Zara therapeutic spa with a view of the Dead Sea, and 9 outdoor and indoor restaurants and bars.
2 nights
Tel Aviv
The Prima City Hotel is located on a quiet side street in the heart of Tel Aviv. The Prima City Hotel offers a place to relax after time exploring the vibrant city, nearby beach, and surrounding restaurants.
3 nights
Jerusalem
Hotel Prima Kings is landmark in the heart of Jerusalem’s prestigious Rehavia neighborhood, overlooking France Square. Centrally located, only a short distance from the Old City's major sites, the hotel is on the same block as the Great Synagogue of Jerusalem and across the square from the Terra Sancta College building. Guests enjoy luxuriously spacious rooms and Glatt Kosher meals, always prepared with the freshest ingredients, at the hotel’s on-premise restaurant. Cafe Paris Coffee Shop offers snacks and beverages throughout the day for a relaxing destination to meet with friends and colleagues in “golden” Jerusalem style. The hotel also features multiple conference and event spaces, as well as an in-house synagogue and Shabbat elevators. Hotel Prima Kings is perfectly suited to guests seeking an extra special Jerusalem experience. Hotel Prima Kings' superb location and unparalleled service assures beautiful memories of a grand visit to the capital city.
2 nights
Sea of Galilee
Breathtaking landscape, country atmosphere, personal service, and a real sense of vacation. The Ohalo Manor Hotel is nestled among breathtaking views of the Kinneret and the Golan Heights, with expansive lawns and beautiful, well-kept gardens.
1 night
Amman
Kempinski Hotel Amman is centrally located in the business district of the capital Amman. With only a five minute walk to the city's major attractions guests can experience both leisure and adventure in the vibrant city.
2 nights
Petra
The Mövenpick Resort Petra is situated right in the historic Jordanian city of Petra. It features a lovely combination of natural stone, handcrafted wood, and Middle Eastern fabrics and textures. The Mövenpick Resort Petra includes a fountain and a rooftop garden ideal for relaxing and enjoying the sunset over Petra.
2 nights
Amman
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea is located in a traditional village on the northern shores of the Dead Sea. The resort, nestled among many lush gardens, is designed to be an oasis of tranquility and relaxation. The Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea features the Zara therapeutic spa with a view of the Dead Sea, and 9 outdoor and indoor restaurants and bars.





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