Israel and Jordan

br />Journey to Israel and Jordan, discovering some of the most significant sites of the ancient world including Nazareth, Caesarea and Jericho. "Float" in the tranquil, healing waters of the Dead Sea. Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Baha’i Shrine & Gardens, Acre, Masada and Jerusalem’s Old City. Enjoy a tour of the stone-carved hidden city of Petra, another UNESCO site and one of the new Wonders of the World. Enjoy a typical Bedouin sunset dinner in the Wadi Rum Desert. Relax for four nights in the holy city of Jerusalem and explore Jordan, one of the best kept secrets in travel. No matter where you look, the legendary stories of mankind’s collective history come to life.

Day 1: Overnight Flight
Journey with Collette Vacations to the Holy Land and Jordan and see some of the most ancient sites in the world.

Day 2: Arrive Tel Aviv, Israel - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in Tel Aviv. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.

Day 3: Tel Aviv - Jaffa - Caesarea - Haifa - Acre - Tiberias
Stroll through the ancient port city of Jaffa before continuing to the ruins of Caesarea, built by Herod the Great in 22 B.C. Visit the Roman Theatre, Aqueduct and Fortress. Enjoy a panoramic view of Haifa and the Baha'i Shrine and Gardens on Mount Carmel (UNESCO World Heritage site). Travel the Valley of Armageddon to the excavation site of Tel Megiddo. Visit the ancient Crusader city of Acre (UNESCO) before arriving in Tiberias.

Day 4: Tiberias
Visit the Mt. of Beatitudes before proceeding to Capernaum. Cross the River Jordan to visit the Golan Heights. Enjoy a cruise on the Sea of Galilee in a replica boat from the time of Jesus Christ. Next, experience lunch at a Kibbutz, a traditional communal settlement. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore Tiberias.

Day 5: Tiberias-Nazareth-Jordan Valley Border Crossing-Jerash, Jordan-Amman
Visit the Church of the Annunciation and Mary's Well in Nazareth. Cross into Jordan and the city of Jerash, the “Pompeii of the East.” Tour the ruins, walk along the paved and columned streets, hilltop temples and public squares and plazas. Continue to Amman, Jordan’s capital city.

Day 6: Amman - Madaba - Mt. Nebo - Petra
Travel Kings Highway, lined with prehistoric villages from the Stone Age, biblical towns, Roman fortresses and Islamic settlements. In Madaba, the “City of Mosaics,” visit the church of St. George to see a 6th century Byzantine mosaic map. Next, stop at a mosaic shop to learn the history of this ancient art. Travel to Mt. Nebo where Moses saw the Promised Land – present day Israel – and is believed to be laid to rest. Visit Shobak Castle, a 12th century crusader castle. Your day ends in the ancient city of Petra.

Day 7: Petra - Wadi Rum - Petra
Tour the remarkable city of Petra (UNESCO), one of the new Wonders of the World. Petra was “hidden” behind mountains prior to its discovery in 1812. With an expert guide, explore this city carved from sandstone by the Nabataeans. Then, depart for the desert of Wadi Rum, home of the famous film “Lawrence of Arabia.” Tonight, enjoy dinner at a traditional Bedouin camp. Learn about the history of the Bedouin people who have lived for generations in the Wadi Rum’s stark, fragile desert.

Day 8: Petra - Allenby Bridge Border Crossing - Jericho, Israel - Dead Sea
Return to Israel and continue to Jericho which is considered to be the oldest city on earth. Later, arrive in the Dead Sea, the lowest body of water on Earth. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax, experience the Dead Sea’s waters or perhaps take in a spa treatment*.

Day 9: Dead Sea - Masada - Qumran - Jerusalem
Travel the shores of the Dead Sea to the former palatial fortress of Masada (UNESCO), originally Herod's fortress. Ascending Masada by cable car, visit Herod's Palaces, the Roman Camp and the Synagogue. In Qumran, tour the area where the ancient Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. This evening you arrive in Jerusalem.

Day 10: Old City - Bethlehem - Jerusalem
A tour of the Holy City of Jerusalem begins with a drive to the old walled city. While walking through the Old City (UNESCO), visit the Western (Wailing) Wall, the Temple Area, Dome of the Rock, Pool of Bethesda, and the Church of St. Anne. Then, walk the path of the Stations of the Cross as you traverse the Via Dolorosa, beginning at Pilate's Judgment Hall and ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. A stop in Bethlehem, spread along the Judean Hills, allows for a visit to the Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus and the first church ever built.

Day 11: Jerusalem
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Jerusalem to explore the city according to your interests. Your Tour Manager will be available to assist with planning your day.

Day 12: Jerusalem
Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city of Jerusalem. Proceed to the Church of Ascension and the Garden of Gethsemane to view the Kidron Valley and the tombs of Mary, Absalom Zachariah and James. Visit St. Peter in Galicantu and Mt. Zion to see the room of The Last Supper and the tomb of King David. View a scale model of Jerusalem and visit the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum to view the display of the Dead Sea Scrolls. You’ll also visit the Garden Tomb. Join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating this once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Day 13: Jerusalem - Tour Ends

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
2/21/2012 - 3/4/2012	$2,699
3/13/2012 - 3/25/2012	$2,899
3/20/2012 - 4/1/2012	$2,899
4/17/2012 - 4/29/2012	$2,899
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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