Israel, Jordan · Religious & Spiritual

5-Day Jordan and Israel Cultural Tour with Petra and Jerusalem

5 Days Round trip from Amman Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Petra, the city carved into mountains with colourful rocks
02 Enjoy wonderful views of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives
03 Walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
04 Choose between Mahane Yehuda Market, Yad Vashem, or the Israel Museum

Sign up for this 5-day tour and explore the best of Jordan and Israel, starting from Amman. Marvel at the ruins of Petra, the city carved into colourful rock, enjoy the beautiful views from the Mount of Olives, and pay your respects at the Church of the Nativity and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Old City. Also see the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Garden of Gethsemane, and cross the Allenby border between Jordan and Israel.

Enter the Old City through the Dung Gate to visit the Wailing, or Western, Wall and view the Haram Al-Sharif with the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Amman, Jerusalem, Petra

Languages Armenian, Bulgarian, English, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Amman

Meet and assist at Queen Alia Airport by our representative, then transfer to Amman.

Overnight in Amman.

Day 02

Petra Excursion from Amman

After breakfast, drive south through Jordan via the Desert Highway to Petra.
Visit Petra, home of the Nabateans, a complete city carved into the mountain with huge colourful rocks, also called the "Red Rose City". The tour starts by crossing the "Siq," lined with mountains in multiple colours, up to the Treasury.
After the tour ends, drive back to Amman.

Overnight in Amman.

Day 03

Allenby Border Crossing and Jerusalem Old City

After breakfast, transfer from your hotel in Amman to the Allenby border, using a normal shuttle bus or VIP services, to cross to Jerusalem.
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a wonderful view of Jerusalem.
Go to Peter Noster, where the Lord's Prayer is displayed in different languages. From the Mount of Olives, the traditional Palm Sunday route takes you to the foot of the hill, where you will see the Garden of Gethsemane with its ancient olive trees.
Enter the Old City through the Dung Gate to visit the Wailing, or Western, Wall and view the Haram Al-Sharif with the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock.
Walk the Via Dolorosa with its Stations of the Cross until you arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where Jesus was crucified and buried, and then rose again.
Leave the city through the bazaars to the west by Jaffa Gate.
Drive through West Jerusalem to see various landmarks.

Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 04

Bethlehem Visit and Return to Amman

Depart from your hotel to Bethlehem, crossing into the West Bank and stopping at the Separation Wall.
Go to Bethlehem to see the Church of the Nativity and Shepherd's Fields in Beit Sahour.
This is also a chance to visit Mahane Yehuda Market, Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum, or the Israel Museum, where you can see the Dead Sea Scrolls. Please discuss your preference with your driver or guide, and note that museums can close early on some days.
Drive through the New City of Jerusalem and visit various landmarks.
Drive to the Allenby border, using a normal shuttle bus or VIP services, to cross to Amman.

Overnight in Amman.

Day 05

Departure from Amman

After breakfast, transfer to Queen Alia Airport for departure.

Where this trip takes you

Petra, Mount of Olives, Church of the Holy Sepulchre

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Amman 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Meet and assist at Queen Alia Airport upon arrival and departure.
Entrance fees to the mentioned sites in the program.
4 nights' accommodation on a bed-and-breakfast basis in a shared twin or triple standard room. A single supplement applies if you want a single room.
Transport by an experienced English-speaking driver in an air-conditioned vehicle.
English-speaking local Jordanian guide in Petra for 2-3 hours for individuals (1-4 persons).
Government-licensed multi-speaking tour guide in Jordan for groups of 5 persons or more.
Government-licensed multi-speaking tour guide in Jerusalem.
Jordan collective visa for groups of 5 persons or more. Full passport details must be received prior to arrival.
Portage at hotels and the airport.
1 small mineral water per person per day.

What's Not Included

All lunches and dinners.
All drinks.
Any services not mentioned in the program.
Visa fee to Jordan: USD 60.00 per person for individuals (1-4 persons).
Departure taxes: USD 15 per person at land borders. Airport tax is usually included in air tickets. Taxes are subject to change without notice.
Exit tax out of Palestine/Israel: NIS 182 per person (approximately USD 52 per person, subject to change).
Transfers between the Israeli terminal and the Jordanian terminal. The cost of a shuttle bus is JOD 7 per person (USD 10), plus JOD 1.50 (USD 2) per piece of luggage each way.
Tips for the driver, guide, and hotel staff.
Any airfares.
Carriages in Petra.