Holy Land and Jordan with Petra
Combine a broad Holy Land journey with the Roman streets of Jerash, Petra’s sandstone monuments and the mosaics and biblical traditions of Jordan.
- Route: Tel Aviv → Galilee → Dead Sea → Jerusalem → Bethlehem → Jerash → Amman → Petra → Madaba → Mount Nebo
- Tour Focus: Gospel landscapes, biblical geography, and Nabataean heritage
Important Historical and Biblical Context
The Holy Land brings together biblical landscapes, archaeological evidence and living religious traditions. Many churches commemorate events through longstanding tradition rather than identifying a location with certainty. The visible synagogue at Capernaum is later than the time of Jesus; Yardenit is a modern baptismal facility, distinct from the traditional baptism area near Jericho. Jordan adds the setting of biblical Moab, Roman Decapolis cities and the Nabataean civilization. Petra’s relationship to individual biblical place-names should not be treated as certain.
Places You’ll Visit
Tel Aviv • Galilee • Dead Sea • Jerusalem • Bethlehem • Jerash • Amman • Petra • Madaba • Mount Nebo
Why This Route
The Jordan extension introduces distinct archaeological and biblical themes without repeating the Holy Land section.
Who Is This Tour For
Church groups and active travelers seeking a wider regional perspective.
Practical Information
10 land days with 9 hotel nights, excluding international travel days. Passport, visa, border and flight arrangements must be established before confirmation. Border taxes, transfers and the departure airport are specified in the quotation. Accommodation, meals, transfers, entrance fees and flight inclusions are confirmed in the final quotation.
FAQ
Can we depart from Amman?
Yes. It avoids returning across the border and is often the simpler routing to plan.
How much walking is involved at Petra?
The main route involves several miles on uneven surfaces; the Monastery is a separate, strenuous extension.
Are border fees included?
Only if expressly listed in the quotation; no fixed border tax is assumed in this general program.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
10 DaysArrive from your country and transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv. If time permits, enjoy the Mediterranean waterfront or a short independent walk before your first overnight stay.
Explore Jaffa, then continue to Caesarea and the Mount Carmel–Megiddo region. Visit Nazareth’s Basilica of the Annunciation before reaching Galilee; Cana is included only if timing allows. The long day links coastal history with the landscapes of Jesus’ early life.
Overnight: Galilee
Visit Magdala and the ancient fishing boat display, then enjoy a Sea of Galilee boat outing when conditions allow. Continue to Banias and return through Upper Galilee, with a stop at Yardenit’s modern baptismal facility.
Overnight: Galilee
Visit the Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha and Capernaum, exploring sites associated with Jesus’ ministry. Continue to Beit She’an’s Roman remains and through the Jordan Valley to the Dead Sea. Time for a float depends on arrival and conditions.
Overnight by the Dead Sea.
Ascend Masada by cable car when operating and explore its royal and defensive remains. Continue via the Ein Gedi area to Qumran, then travel to Jerusalem for a panoramic introduction from Mount Scopus.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Visit the Mount of Olives, Dominus Flevit and Gethsemane. Continue to the Western Wall, St. Anne’s, Bethesda and the Via Dolorosa, ending at the Holy Sepulchre. Western Wall Tunnels can be added with a suitable reservation.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Explore Mount Zion and the Jewish Quarter, then continue to Ein Karem and Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity and Shepherds’ Field. A Garden Tomb visit offers time for reflection when arranged in advance.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Cross into Jordan at the confirmed border point, allowing time for formalities. Continue to Jerash for its colonnaded streets, theaters and forum, then Amman. Sightseeing depends on the crossing duration.
Overnight: Amman
Travel early to Wadi Musa and enter Petra through the Siq. Explore the Treasury area and selected monuments of the Nabataean city, whose wealth grew through trade and water management.
Overnight: Petra
Visit Madaba’s mosaic map and Mount Nebo, traditionally associated with Moses’ view of the Promised Land. Continue to the confirmed departure airport: Amman, or Ben Gurion via a prearranged border crossing. A late flight or additional overnight may be needed.