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October 18 - 27, 2023

ITINERARY

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18th – (TRANSFER ONLY)

VIP assistance upon arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport - You will be met by a representative and escorted through passport control, baggage claim, and customs and will meet your driver.
Transfer to your hotel – Check in at Alberto By Isrotel Design.
Welcome dinner - 3 course dinner menu with soft drinks and wine.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19th – (GUIDE & TRANSPORTATION)

Private walking tour of Tel Aviv - Enjoy a full day walking tour of Tel Aviv & Jaffa with an OUTstanding Travel Representative. Explore the highlights of the magnificent city and its amazing gay vibe! We will kick-off this tour on Rothschild Boulevard, one of Tel Aviv’s most important and iconic streets. It's is a commercial center, with major financial institutions lining the street, a cultural center, with the main theater and concert hall of Tel Aviv, a culinary center, with tens of top restaurants, and a leisure center. Following we will visit the lovely Neve Tzedek, the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv, built-in 1887, The Old Train Station, the Flee Market, and the historical sites of Old City Jaffa, one of the oldest port cities in the world.
LGBT bar hopping - Tonight, put on your best outfit... and meet our Outstanding "night guide" on the corner of Rothschild and Nahalat Binyamin. From there he'll take you for a tour of the gayest bars of the city!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20th – (GUIDE & TRANSPORTATION)

Carmel Market or Levinsky Market Tour - Meet our chef and head for a market tour in Tel Aviv. Wonder amongst the locals who come here to get the freshest fruits and vegetables, soak up the smells of the delightful spices and discover the wide range of culinary tastes. Come hungry!
An afternoon to recover, spend the day lounging at the Hilton Gay Beach or visiting the Tel Aviv port.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21st – (GUIDE & TRANSPORTATION)

Private tour of the Northern Coastline (with winery) - Meet our OUTstanding tour guide and drive north along the coastal road to Caesarea, the ancient Roman capital and port. Enjoy a walking tour of the theatre and the archaeological ruins and excavations. As Israel’s Mediterranean Coast has been ruled by various empires throughout history, it created a fascinating mosaic of historic sites.
Drive to Acco, the Old City recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Walk through the market, visit the mosque and the old port, the remarkable underground Crusader City and crypt and learn about their fascinating history and culture.
Finish your day with wine & cheese experience at the gorgeous Amphorae Winery before heading back to Tel Aviv.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22nd – (GUIDE & TRANSPORTATION)

Check out at Alberto By Isrotel Design and Transfer from hotel to Ben Gurion Airport.
Domestic flight from Tel Aviv to Eilat
Transfer from Ramon Airport to Arava Border crossing where our Outstanding Representatives will assist you with all border crossing formalities on the Jordanian side.
Transfer from border to Wadi Rum
Tour of the Wadi Rum desert - Jump in the back of your local Bedouin guide's off-road vehicle for an unforgettable tour of the Wadi Rum desert! He will take you to the renowned places as well as the less frequented and less famous ones. Sandstones and granite rocks make up this vast valley, the largest in the Hashemite Kingdom. Stop for a short camel ride to get the full desert experience. Seal this experience with a typical Bedouin lunch over a fire in the shade of canyon.
Check in at Aladdin nights camp where you will experience a camp dinner and Stargazing.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23rd – (GUIDE & TRANSPORTATION)

Breakfast at the Aladdin nights camp followed by check out.
Transfer from camp to Petra
Private guided tour of Petra - Carved into the red rock, Petra was the Nabatean capital, an important junction for the silk, spice and other trade routes that linked China, India and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome. Visit this world-renowned site in daylight with your guide.
Petra, marks the achievement of an impressive civilization, from the first century AD, the Nabataean Arabs, who perfectly carved the city into its mountains. The Siq is the main road that lies between the city’s rose colored mountains, which stand at a height of 80m and reach up to 1.2 Km at the end of the Siq. When sightseeing, you will be astounded by the sight of the Treasury, which represents the masterpiece of the ancient city with a height of up to 45m and width of 30m, all of which is carved into the mountain. We will visit also visit the city center, the Royal tomb, the theater, the High Place of Sacrifice and the Roman soldier tombs.
Check in at Petra Marriott Hotel
Petra by Night - The Petra Night Show is magical way to see part of the rock city by candlelight and explore the old city. This incomparable experience starts by walking the entire Siq, lit with over 1,500 candles and is followed by a light show on the Treasury.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24th – (GUIDE & TRANSPORTATION)

Check out at Petra Marriott Hotel
Transfer from Petra to Dead Sea hotel
Check in at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar
A free relaxing day at the Dead Sea. Swim & float at the world's largest natural spa.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25th – (GUIDE & TRANSPORTATION)

Check out at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar
Transfer from hotel to Allenby Bridge Border
Allenby Bridge Border Crossing - Our representative at the border on the Jordanian side will greet you, assist with the visa procedure and accompany you to your driver.
Trip to Masada and Ein Gedi - After crossing the border, you will arrive at the mountain fortress of Masada. Once arrived you will ascend to the mountain top, where lays the ancient fortress built in 30 BCE by King Herod, with the cable car. Right there, overlooking the biblical Moab Mountains, in the middle of the desert, discover the story of one the greatest Jewish symbols of hope and pride.
After a lunch break, continue to Ein Gedi, Israel’s largest natural oasis. Four rivers flow year-round to provide water for this gem, a site of lush vegetation and wildlife on the shore of the Dead Sea. Stop here for a short hike and enjoy the incredible landscape.
Drive to Jerusalem by the end of the afternoon.
Check in at Mamilla Hotel.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26th – (GUIDE & TRANSPORTATION)

Private walking tour of Jerusalem - After breakfast, meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Travel back in time through the Jaffa Gate and start your day at the top of the Tower of David to enjoy the exquisite panoramic views of the Old and the New City. On this journey visit historical marvels and spiritual landmarks such as King David’s Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Via Dolorosa, the recently restored Roman Cardo and, of course, the sacred Western Wall. You will find yourself wandering through the charming Armenian and Jewish quarters, the historic Christian quarter and the bustling Arab Market.
Farewell Dinner - 3 course dinner menu with soft drinks and wine.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27th – (TRANSPORTATION ONLY)

Check out at Mamilla Hotel.
Transfer from hotel to airport - Head to Ben Gurion International Airport for your flight back home with everlasting memories of Israel & Jordan. Goodbye and Shalom!