Bibleland Tour & Petra
8 Days Starting and ending in Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv
Visiting: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Ein Karem, Galilee Mountains, Safed, Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Tiberias, Golan Heights, Eilat, Haifa, Caesarea, Acre, Wadi Musa, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
52
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
12-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat, Kosher
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
The Bibleland & Petra tour covers both classical biblical sites as well as Israel’s history and culture on this 7 night guided tour with an expert, professional guide.
Explore the iconic sites of the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem’s Old City; visit Bethlehem, Nazareth and Tiberias in the Galilee, and the Golan Heights in the north. Haifa, Caesarea and the crusader fortress of Acre are also included, with a night on the Red Sea shore and a day tour to spectacular Petra
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation: Hotel
• Upon arrival to the airport you will meet our representative and transfer to your hotel in Jerusalem for overnight.
Day 2 : Jerusalem
Location: Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Ein Karem
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
• Start the day at the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, then a visit to the beautifully renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple.
• Enjoy Ein Karem; a picturesque village in the south western outskirts of Jerusalem. This small village has great significance in Christian traditions, since this is where according to tradition John the Baptist was born.
• Visit Yad Vashem the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, established in 1953, located at the foot of Mt. Hertzl.
• Visit Bethlehem - the birthplace of Jesus at the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square.
• Return to your Jerusalem hotel.
Day 3 : Jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
• Enter the Old City of Jerusalem where you will see the Western Wall and the actual site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount.
• Walk the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, housing both the traditional site of Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection.
• To the southwest, just outside the Old City, is Mount Zion, with the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper.
• Enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Jerusalem - the holy city for each of the world’s three great religions – Christianity, Judaism and Islam, from atop the Mount of Olives.
• Visit the Garden of Gethsemane where Judas betrayed Jesus.
• In the heart of a neighborhood in downtown Jerusalem, visit Mahane Yehuda to experience the flavors, aromas, colors and the traders' interaction with the crowds, at the largest open market in Israel.
• Return to your Jerusalem hotel.
Day 4 : Beit Shean / Nazareth / Safed
Location: Galilee Mountains, Safed, Nazareth
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
• Leave Jerusalem and drive north passing by Jericho, the oldest city in the world.
• Travel through the Jordan Valley and the new settlements to Beit Shean, and visit the excavations of this beautifully preserved Roman City.
• On to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and Christian holy sites.
• Proceed to Safed, city of the Kabbalah and centre of Jewish mysticism, to visit the beautiful streets of the artists’ colony.
• Overnight in a kibbutz hotel in the Galilee.
Day 5 : Golan Heights / Sea Of Galilee
Location: Sea of Galilee, Galilee Mountains, Tiberias, Golan Heights
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
• Drive up to the Golan Heights passing by Banias, source of the Jordan River, former Syrian fortifications and the Druze villages.
• Enjoy an Israeli wine country experience, with vineyards surrounded by breathtaking views. Become acquainted with the collection of fine and rare wines enjoying a tour, wine tasting and understanding of the wine production process.
• Descend to the shore of the Sea of Galilee and proceed to Capernaum, to visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue, the Mount of Beatitudes, traditional site of the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ and Tabgha, the traditional site of the ‘miracle of the loaves and the fish’.
• Onwards to Tiberias, the old center of Jewish learning.
• Optional sailing on a boat across the Sea of Galilee to experience the tranquility and scenery little changed during the past 2000 years (subject to conditions and fee).
• Return to the kibbutz hotel for overnight.
Day 6 : Acre / Haifa / Caesarea / Eilat
Location: Eilat, Haifa, Caesarea, Acre
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
• After breakfast drive through the hills of the Galilee, westwards to Acre (Akko) for a visit of the old, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications.
• Continue to Haifa, ascending Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the city, including the Baha'i Shrine, Persian Garden, and Haifa bay.
• Proceed along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea to visit the Roman Theater and the Crusader fortress at what is known as the “masterpiece of Herod the Great”.
• Continue to Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv for a short flight to Ramon Airport, Eilat and transfer to Eilat, the Red Sea resort.
• Overnight in Eilat.
Day 7 : Eilat / Petra / Tel Aviv
Location: Wadi Musa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
• After breakfast leave Eilat, Israel and cross into Jordan at the Arava border.
• Drive to Petra through the scenic Jordanian desert, passing by the Wadi Rum area.
• Enter the Rose City of Petra through the Siq, a narrow passage through the mountains that has inspired people for centuries.
• Up to the Treasury which suddenly appears at the end of the gorge, leaving visitors breath taken by its' size, color and beauty.
• Continue into the heart of this ancient city carved into the mountains, passing hundreds of tombs and monuments and a spectacular Amphitheatre, which once held 3,000 spectators.
• Exit the city and stop for a sit-down lunch in Wadi Musa - the new town of Petra, followed by a visit to Moses Spring before leaving.
• Drive to Aqaba for a short city tour, before returning to the Arava border and back to Ramon Airport, Eilat for return flight to Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv.
• Transfer from Tel Aviv airport to Tel Aviv hotel for overnight.
Day 8 : Departure
Location: Tel Aviv-Yafo
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Breakfast and transfer to the airport for departure.
What's Included
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7 nights hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis.
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4 Dinners. (No dinner on first night and last 2 nights).
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Transfers from/to airport on arrival and departure.
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Sightseeing in a modern air conditioned motor-coach.
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Service of a Government licensed guide on all touring days.
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Return flights from Tel Aviv to Eilat.
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Transfers from Ramon Airport, Eilat to hotel on Saturday evening and border to Ramon Airport, Eilat on Sunday evening.
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Entrance fees to sites on the program.
What's Not Included
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Porterage at airport.
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Tipping for guide, driver and hotel staff.
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Beverages with meals.
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Border taxes & Visa for Israel/Jordan border crossing.
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(total $130 to be paid on day of tour).
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We GUARANTEE that every tour will operate as long as there is a minimum of 2 travellers.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Entrance fees to all of the sites visited on the itinerary are included in the price. The only exception is the boat ride on the Sea of Galilee which is operated according to weather conditions and paid for at the time of sailing as long as it goes ahead. (Approx. US$10).
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
There is no limit to luggage, however we would appreciate if you advise us should you have more than 2 suitcases per person for storage in the bus during travelling between accommodations.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes. As soon as your reservation has been processed, we will contact you with all of the necessary information regarding accommodation and airport procedures.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
There is a supplement for solo travellers. Our tours provide private rooms for solo travellers. We do not provide the option to join the room of other travellers on our tours.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
The local guide is an English speaking, professional, licensed tour guide.
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Will we be met on arrival?
On arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, you will be met immediately after passport control by our representative, who will direct you to receive your luggage and then escort you to the driver who will be waiting to take you to your hotel. For departure, your driver will wait for you at the hotel to take you to the airport.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We are able to help you with any pre or post tour accommodation and are able to guarantee that you will stay in the same hotel that the tour will start or finish if required, so that you will not have to move hotels.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
While most nationalities receive tourist visas on arrival, certain nationalities require visas arranged in advance to enter Israel or Jordan. As long as you are not holding a restricted nationality passport for Jordan, we arrange your visa for your tour to Petra.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children above the age of 5 years old are permitted to join the tour.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, the touring vehicle is air conditioned.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes - Transfers on arrival and departure are included in this tour.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
In Israel, Israeli Shekels are the local currency. Exchange bureaus are located at the airport on arrival. In Jordan, Jordanian Dinars are the local currency. Exchange bureaus are available at the border for visiting Jordan. However, nearly all outlets will also accept US Dollars.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no specific vaccinations required to enter Israel.
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Do I need a visa for Jordan?
Certain nationalities are considered restricted to enter Israel and/or Jordan and/or Egypt, and therefore must arrange a visa in advance. If you are unsure, please check with the relevant consulates/embassies, or ask us to give you the information. As long as you are not holding a restricted nationality passport for Jordan: On our 3 or 4 day tours (either stand-alone or extension after touring in Israel), we arrange a free visa-waiver for your touring in Jordan. On our tours which have 1 day Petra (either stand-alone or extension after touring in Israel), your visa is issued on arrival at the border crossing (subject to fee). If you are holding a restricted nationality passport for entering Jordan: On our 3 or 4 day tours (either stand-alone or extension after touring in Israel), we can request a visa (free of charge) in advance for you – the process takes approx. 1 month, therefore we must receive your passport details in order to make the request at least 1 month prior to arrival. On our tours which have 1 day Petra (either stand-alone or extension after touring in Israel), we can request a visa (subject to fee) in advance for you – the process takes approx. 1 month, therefore we must receive your passport details in order to make the request at least 1 month prior to arrival.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tours?
Children aged 5 years old and above are permitted to join the Multi-day tours.
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Do I need a visa for Egypt?
Certain nationalities are considered restricted to enter Israel and/or Jordan and/or Egypt, and therefore must arrange a visa in advance. If you are unsure, please check with the relevant consulates/embassies, or ask us to give you the information. As long as you are not holding a restricted nationality passport for Egypt: Your can arrange a visa in advance by logging on to the EGYPT E-VISA PORTAL, or your visa is issued on arrival at Cairo Airport (subject to fee). If you are holding a restricted nationality passport for entering Egypt: You must arrange an entry visa in advance through your local embassy/consulate – the process can take a long time depending on which nationality you are (subject to fee).
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What languages are offered with your tours?
Many of our excursions are offered in different languages so you can enjoy the tour in your native tongue. We offer tours in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese. Please check the tours list to see which tours operate in your chosen language.
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Do I need a visa for Israel?
Certain nationalities are considered restricted to enter Israel and/or Jordan and/or Egypt, and therefore must arrange a visa in advance. If you are unsure, please check with the relevant consulates/embassies, or ask us to give you the information. All visitors to Israel must have either a valid visa or an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) entry approval, before starting their journey. As long as you are not holding a restricted nationality passport for entering Israel: From 1st January, 2025, visitors from non-restricted countries are required to obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter Israel. An approved ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization), indicates that you are allowed to travel to Israel and stay for up to 90 days per visit. You can get an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) using this link: https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il (subject to fee). If you are holding a restricted nationality passport for entering Israel: You must arrange an entry visa in advance through your local embassy/consulate – the process can take a long time depending on which nationality you are.
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Do I need to present a voucher for my tour?
It is not necessary to present a voucher on our tours.
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