Israel & Jordan Express
8 days in the Middle East
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Trip code: DOJO
Duration: 8 days
2 countries in 1 trip
Tick iconic Petra off your bucket list
Experience the cultural centre of Jerusaelm
Your socials won’t know what’s hit them after you fill them with your pics from this mind-blowing tour through Israel and Jordan! Make like Indiana Jones in the lost city of Petra, take a float in the Dead Sea, explore Jerusalem’s iconic sacred sites, party the night away in Tel Aviv (AKA the ‘Mediterranean Manhattan’) with your travel buddies, check out the little town of Bethlehem, and spend an unforgettable night in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, singing songs and telling stories round the fire with your Bedouin hosts. We can’t think of a better way to spend 8 days.
Trip highlights
- Spend an unforgettable night under the stars in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum
- Take a hike round the ‘pinch me I’m dreaming’ city of Petra
- Rub yourself in healing mud and take some epic floating selfies in the Dead Sea
- Explore the sacred sites of Jerusalem’s Old City
- Party the night away in Tel Aviv’s rooftop bars and underground clubs
- See Amman’s majestic Roman amphitheatre
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What's included
- Tour guide
- 7 nights’ accommodation
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
- Numeira Community Cafe lunch, Jordan Valley
- Yehuda Market walk & craft beer café visit, Jerusalem
- Bedouin camp overnight, Wadi Rum
- Old Jerusalem guided tour
- Wadi Rum jeep excursion
- Petra day pass and tour
- Amman guided tour
- Dead Sea visit with swim
- Bethlehem visit
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- 24 hour emergency support
What's not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visas
- Extra meals, snacks & drinks
- Optional activities
- Airport transfers
Further trip information
Day 1: Arrive in Jerusalem. Arrive in Tel Aviv Airport and make your way to the ancient city of Jerusalem. Head straight out to explore the rose-tinted Old Quarter and jaw-dropping archaeological sites. This evening, get to know your new travel buddies over a drink or two.
Day 2: Jerusalem tour & craft beer. Take a guided tour of the Old City, including the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall. After all that history, get a taste of modern life with a visit to the Yehuda Market (AKA the Shuk), and a local craft beer café. First round’s on us!
Day 3: Jerusalem to Wadi Rum (Jordan). Cross the border into Jordan, stopping at Al Safi Kitchen for a delicious Jordanian lunch en route to the jaw-dropping Wadi Rum. Arrive in your tented camp in time for a traditional Bedouin meal under the stars, and fireside stories from your Bedouin hosts.
Day 4: Wadi Musa & Petra. Head to Petra early today. Half-built, half-carved into the rose-coloured rock, and surrounded by mountains, it’s a ‘pinch me I’m dreaming’ kind of place. Take a guided tour through the highlights, including the Siq Gorge, Pharaoh's Castle and the iconic Al-Khazneh. Then enjoy a free afternoon in the markets and streets of Wadi Musa.
Day 5: Wadi Musa to Amman. Head to lively Amman today where we’ll take a tour of the highlights, including the Citadel and the Roman amphitheatre, before leaving you to explore at your own pace. After dark, head to Rainbow Street, or local favourite Abdali Boulevard, for a big night out.
Day 6: Amman to Tel Aviv. Travel back into Israel today, stopping for a float in the Dead Sea. Rub yourself in the healing mud, and take some epic selfies before heading to Bethlehem, where you’ll see the Church of the Nativity. We’ll also stop at Banksy’s West Bank wall mural, and the Walled Off hotel, before arriving in Tel Aviv. This evening, get ready to go ‘out out’ – the nightlife here is wild!
Day 7: Tel Aviv. You’ve got a full day to explore this Middle Eastern gem. Soak up the sun on the sandy beach, explore the street art, visit the hip Jaffa neighbourhood, or check out the ‘White City’. Make sure you’re on the waterfront for sundowners though – the sunsets here are legend.
Please note: Some attractions are not open on Shabbat. If you have a particular museum in mind to visit while you are in Tel Aviv, we recommend staying another day or two.
Day 8: Tel Aviv and trip end. All good things come to an end. Pack your bags and say your goodbyes or stay on for a few more days in sunny Tel Aviv!
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Arrival information
The trip starts in Jerusalem on day 1. Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) is the nearest airport to Jerusalem. Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned for that day other than your welcome meeting in the evening, so you can arrive at any time. Airport transfers are not included but you can take a public bus from the airport to Jerusalem for around 35 ILS, or a metered taxi which will cost about 150 ILS. You will be given the details of your meeting point after booking.
The trip ends in Tel Aviv on day 8. You can depart at any time. Your tour guide can help with arranging transfers.
Accommodation & meals
Accommodation
7 nights of accommodation are included. You’ll spend 3 nights in simple hotels, 3 nights in a hostel in dormitory style rooms and 1 night in a Bedouin camp in the desert!
The accommodation in the camp is very traditional. You’ll stay in one large goat-hair tent, divided into ‘rooms’ with curtains. Basic linens are provided but you may like to bring an extra sleep sheet. Toilet facilities are shared and unisex.
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner are included. You’ll have to buy the rest of your meals locally. Please let your travel adviser know if you have any dietary requirements.
Minimum age & eligibility
The minimum age for this trip is 18 years old. This trip is designed for 18-39 year olds.
On entry, British visitors are granted leave to enter for a period of up to 3 months. For this trip, the Jordanian visa will be organized at the border. Not all nationalities automatically qualify for this visa on arrival, and it is vital that you contact your local embassy or consulate for updated information according to your passport nationality.
It’s your responsibility to obtain the necessary visas for your time away. Visa rules are subject to change without prior notice, so please do check visa requirements at the time of your trip.
Covid safety
This trip is designed with your safety and wellbeing in mind. As a result of Covid-19, many of our suppliers and partners around the world are introducing new policies and procedures surrounding health and safety in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. As the state of travel is evolving these new safety measures will adapt over time, and will be different for each trip. Here are some of the changes you may see on your trip:
Arrival safety meetings
Most trips have an arrival meeting on the first day where the guide or local team will run through the trip, the safety protocols, and to answer any questions you may have. Now more than ever it is important you arrive in time for these meetings.
Proof of vaccination or negative covid test
For the safety of all travellers, at the start of some trips you may be required to show evidence that you are fully vaccinated (14 days after your second dose) and/or show evidence of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the tour start date in order to join the programme.
Updated hygiene and safety procedures
Our suppliers and partners have health and safety procedures in place on all of our trips. These protocols will be updated and adapted as a response to the Coronavirus outbreak, dependent on local restrictions and laws.
Transport and accommodation choices
Our suppliers and partners choose the accommodation and transport on our trips very carefully, and you may see a change to what would normally be used as a response to the outbreak. This may involve such changes as enhanced use of private transport or quieter accommodation.
Trained and knowledgeable staff
Our staff in the UK are trained to help you with your trip before you depart and answer any questions you may have. In addition, the local team and guides on our trips are there to help with any health and safety concerns and to ensure our trips run safely and smoothly.
Reduced group sizes
Some trips will run with reduced group sizes to start with. You may find that trips are more intimate and chilled, whilst still being packed with fun and adventure.
Healthcare
Your guide or the local team will be on hand to help you seek medical attention should you require it during your trip. As medical facilities and standards can vary around the world, you should ensure you have adequate travel insurance in place before you depart to cover you for any medical emergencies.
24/7 emergency support
We operate an emergency phone line for our travellers abroad. This is operated by a UK based member of staff 24/7 if you have a genuine emergency or urgent matter that you need attending.
It is important that you take measures to make travelling safer for yourself and others around you. Ensure you frequently wash your hands, cover your face when you sneeze and cough, bring and use your own hand sanitiser and facial coverings/masks, and enable social distancing where necessary. You should also ensure you listen to the instructions and guidance of the local team at all times, and follow all local laws and restrictions.