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Day 01: Arrive
Amman
Meet & Assist at Queen Alia International Airport,
transfer to the hotel.
Overnight: Fanar Palace Hotel, Amman (2 nights)
Day
02: Ajloun - Jerash – Amman
After breakfast, we proceed to Ajloun to explore this majestic
12th century Qala’at Al Rabadh, which is a fine example
of medieval Arab / Islamic military architecture. The castle
was built between 1184-85 CE by the Izz Eddin Usama, the
nephew of Salah Eddin Al-Ayubbi (known in the West as Saladin),
the
great Muslim commander, who waged a successful campaign to
recover lands lost to the invading Crusaders. You will be
uplifted by the overwhelming view of the Dead Sea, the Jordan
Valley,
the west bank of Lake Tiberius (the Sea of Galilee).
Next stop is the ancient city of Jarash is remarkable for
its long chain of human occupation. Well-watered site in
the hills
of Gilead, remains from Neolithic times have been found,
as well as Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad and others.
Jerash's
golden age, however, arrived with Roman rule. Today it
is acknowledged as one of the best-preserved province cities
of the Roman Empire.
Jarash was a member of the Decapolis, a dynamic commercial
league of ten Graeco-Roman cities. Drive back to Amman.
(B)
Day 03: Amman – Madaba - Mt. Nebo- Dead Sea
- Kerak- Petra
This morning we proceed to Madaba for a tour of St. George’s
church, home of the famous mosaic map of the holy land before
moving on to Mt. Nebo for visiting the memorial of Moses.
Drive to the Dead Sea of 400 meters below sea level, which
is the lowest point on the surface of the earth and some
of the world's oldest civilizations sprang from this soil.
The "Salt
Sea," as it was referred to in the Bible, rich source
of minerals essential for agricultural and industrial development,
as well as for the treatment of various medical conditions
such as psoriasis. Proceed via the famous King’s Highway
to Kerak for a tour of the famous crusader castle then onto
Petra.
Overnight: Panorama Hotel, Petra (1 night) (B)
Day 04: Petra – Wadi Rum - Amman
Visit the ancient city of Petra the legacy of the Nabataens,
an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan
more than 2000 years ago. The site is accessed by walking
through
a kilo meter long chasm (siq), the walls of which soar
200 meters upwards, the Treasury, appears dramatically
at the end
of the (siq). Various walks and climbs reveal literally
hundreds of buildings, tombs, baths, funerary halls, temples,
arched
gateways, colonnaded streets and haunting rock drawings
- as well as a 3000 seat open air amphitheatre circa, a
gigantic
first century Monastery. Then drive to Landscape Wadi Rum
beauty can only be described as breathtaking, area is spotted
with
fascinating sandstone Mountains decorated with an array
of colors explored on 4x4 vehicle tours that take you deep
into
the heart of the desert. Then drive back to Amman
Overnight: Fanar Palace Hotel, Amman (1 night) (B)
Day 05: Amman- Jerusalem
Depart from Amman to Jordanian – Israeli Allenby Bridge.
You will be met and assisted with the formalities, then proceed
to visit Mt. Of Olives to have a panoramic view over Jerusalem
then on to visit Ascension Church, Pater Noster, then on
to visit Garden of Gethsemane, Church of all Nations, then
on
to Mt. Zion to visit St. Peter in Galicuntu, then the Dormition
abbey. Continue onto Jerusalem.
Overnight: Grand Court Hotel, Jerusalem (3 nights) (B)
Day 06: Bethlehem - Shepherds Field - Ein Kerem - Bethany
Start the day to visit Bethlehem, the birth place of Jesus
Christ, then on to visit the shepherds' field. Then on
proceed to visit Ein Kerem, the visitation church, and
St. John the
Baptist then back to New Jerusalem to visit the western
part of the city. (B)
Day 07: Walking Tour Of The Old City Of Jerusalem
Start the walking tour of the old city by entering the
Old city from St. Stephens Gate, then on to visit the Via
Dolorosa
(the Stations of the Cross), then on to visit the Holy
Sepulcher. Then proceed to visit the Jewish Quarter, the
cardo and the
Wailing Wall then on to visit the Dome of the Rock and
the Aqsa Mosque if time permits. (B)
Day 08: Jerusalem – Tel Aviv Airport - Cairo
Depart from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv International Airport
for departure flight to Cairo (air ticket is not included
in the
quotes below). You will be met and assisted with the formalities
then transfer to the hotel.
Overnight: Shepperd Hotel, Cairo (2 nights) (B)
Day 09: Great Pyramids - Sphinx Of Giza - Sakkara
After breakfast, a scenic drive will take you to the Great
Pyramids & Sphinx of Giza, which has stood for the last
5000 years. Continue onto ancient Memphis, the first capital
of United Upper and Lower Egypt and Sakkara, site of the
Step Pyramid of Zoser. (B)
Day 10: Cairo - Luxor
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport
for your flight to Luxor, upon arrival you will be met
and transferred
to your hotel. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Temple, dedicated
to God Amon-Ra; it was expanded by Ramses II who added
statues of himself. Then go on to visit magnificent Karnak
Temple.
Overnight: Mercure Hotel, Luxor (1 night) (B)
Day 11: Luxor - Cairo
Very early morning cross the Nile today to visit the world-renowned
Valley of the Kings and Queens and the Funerary Temple
of Queen Hatshepsut. Continue to the Colossi of Memnon,
afternoon flight
back to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Shepperd Hotel, Cairo (1 night) (B)
Day 12: Depart - Cairo
This morning you will be biding your farewell. Transfer
to the airport for your departing flight. (B)
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