Israel, Jordan · Religious & Spiritual

5-Day Petra and Jerusalem Tour from Amman with Bethlehem Visit

5 Days Round trip from Alpha Building Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cross the Siq into Petra, the red rose city carved into the mountain
02 Take in splendid views of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives
03 Offer your prayers at the Pater Noster Church and the Church of Nativity
04 Visit the Western Wall and view the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque
05 Walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Explore Jordan and Jerusalem on this 5-day journey, from Amman to Petra and the sacred landmarks of the Holy City. Cross the Siq to discover Petra, the red rose city of the Nabataeans, with its Royal Tombs, theatre, High Place of Sacrifice, and Roman soldier tombs. In Jerusalem, take in splendid views from the Mount of Olives, visit the Garden of Gethsemane, the Western Wall, the Dome of the Rock, Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The tour also includes Bethlehem's Church of Nativity and selected highlights of the new city of Jerusalem.

Cross the Siq to discover Petra, the red rose city of the Nabataeans, with its Royal Tombs, theatre, High Place of Sacrifice, and Roman soldier tombs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Amman, Jerusalem, Petra

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Amman

Meet a representative at Queen Alia Airport and transfer to Amman.

Overnight in Amman.

Day 02

Petra Excursion from Amman

After breakfast, drive south through Jordan via the Desert Highway to Petra with your Petra tour guide.
Visit Petra, home of the Nabataeans, an entire city carved into the mountain with substantial colourful rocks, known as "the red rose city". The tour starts by crossing the Siq, lined by cliffs, up to the Treasury, the pride of all Jordanians, and continues to the Royal Tomb, theatre, High Place of Sacrifice, and Roman soldier tombs.
After the tour ends, drive back to Amman.

Overnight in Amman.

Day 03

From Amman to the Sacred Sites of Jerusalem

After breakfast, transfer from your hotel in Amman to Allenby border, using an ordinary shuttle bus or VIP services, to cross to Jerusalem.
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a beautiful view of Jerusalem with your Jerusalem tour guide.
Go to Peter Noster, where the Lord's Prayer is offered in different languages.
From the Mount of Olives, follow the traditional Palm Sunday route to the foot of the hill.
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 along 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 and New Jerusalem before Return to Amman

Depart from your hotel to Bethlehem, crossing into the West Bank and stopping at the Separation Wall.
Head into Bethlehem to see the Church of Nativity.
Proceed to Shepherd's Fields in Beit Sahour.
Visit sites such as 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.
Transfer to Allenby border, using a normal shuttle bus or VIP services, to cross over to Amman.

Overnight in Amman.

Day 05

Departure from Amman

After breakfast, transfer to Queen Alia Airport for departure.

Where this trip takes you

the Siq, the Treasury, Mount of Olives, Church of the Holy Sepulchre

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Meet and assist at Queen Alia Airport upon arrival and departure
Breakfast
Entrance fees to the mentioned sites in the program
Four nights' accommodation includes bed and breakfast, sharing a twin or triple standard room. Single supplement applies if you want a single room.
Transport by an experienced English-speaking driver in an air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking local Petra guide in Petra for 2-3 hours for individuals (1-4 people)
Government-licensed English-speaking tour guide in Jordan for a group of 5 persons and more
Government-licensed English-speaking tour guide in Jerusalem
Jordan collective visa for five people and more (full passport details must be received before arrival)
Portage at hotels and airports
One 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 (US$60.00) per person for individuals (1-4 persons)
Departure taxes ($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 (approx. $52 per person - subject to change)
Transfers between the Israeli terminal and the Jordanian terminal. The cost of the shuttle bus is JOD 7 per person ($10), plus JOD 1.50 ($2) per piece of luggage each way
Tips for driver, guide, and hotel staff
Any airfare
Carriages in Petra