Delve Deep: Jordan & Israel 2022-23
Delve Deep: Jordan & Israel 2022-23
Delve Deep: Jordan & Israel 2022-23
11 Days Starting in Amman and ending in Tel Aviv
Visiting: Amman, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Kerak, Wadi Musa, Wadi Rum Village, Aqaba, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TJIAT2
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
10 - 20
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
18-39
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Budget, Coach tours (worldwide), Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Cultural, Photography, Religion and Spiritual, Ruins-Archaeology
Activities:
Tour Overview
(Previously called: Jordan & Israel)TRIP VIBE = iconic sights and in-depth adventures with a local Trip Leader.Fiery desert landscapes to world-class wreck diving. Ancient sandstone cities to ultra-modern metropolises. Floating weightlessly on the surface of the Dead Sea to partying like a local in lively Tel Aviv... it's hard to know what to expect from these two incredibly diverse countries except the fact that they EXCEEED expectations in every. single. way. Ready to see why?
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Amman, Jordan
Location: Amman
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Touch down in one of the oldest cities in existence. Ready to experience the new and exotic? Thought so. Spot your Topdeck Rep at the airport (hint: they’re holding a placard with your name on it). Dump your stuff at the hotel and meet your fellow explorers. We might be a mixed bunch but we’re all in it together. Hungry? That’s lucky – tonight’s our first chance to sample some lip-smacking local eats at an included group dinner.
Day 2 : Amman To Petra, Via Madaba, Mt Nebo And Karak
Location: Amman, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Kerak, Wadi Musa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise and shine! We’re off to the Lost City after breakfast. But it’s not just about the destination – the road to Petra is gonna be amazing. First? Madaba: the site of an ancient holy map that’s so detailed it puts Google Maps to shame. Check out the vibrantly coloured and intricately detailed Byzantine-era mosaics scattered across the city before we take in allllll the views of the Promise Land from Mt Nebo. Seen Kingdom of Heaven? Channel your inner Orlando Bloom as we storm through the Crusader stronghold of Karak Castle. And to round it all off? Experience Petra – by night. Opt for a goosebump-inducing walk down the dark ravine, following the sound of traditional music and the soft glow of a candle-lit desert floor. Awesome is an understatement.
Day 3 : Petra
Location: Wadi Musa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Words can’t describe how breathtaking this place is, so why would we try? Spend the whole day uncovering the magic of the Lost City and learn why people have been drawn to this place since 312 BC. With towering burning-red cliff faces and a façade made famous by Indiana Jones, this place rocks (sorry not sorry). Get your bearings on an orientation walk with our expert Trip Leader. Then: the rest of the day is yours to explore. Just be back in time for tonight’s optional dinner – a delicious traditional meal of maqluba with a local family. This is as authentic as it gets.
Day 4 : Petra To Wadi Rum
Location: Wadi Musa, Wadi Rum Village
Accommodation: Camp, Bedouin desert camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Back in the day, camels were the go-to way to cross the desert. But we’ve got a more buttock-friendly transport option today as we switch the coach for a 4X4 and venture across The Valley of the Moon to our traditional Bedouin Camp in the heart of the Jordanian desert. If you want to see if Alice really does have two humps, there’s an optional ride on offer today. Or just sit back and take it all in. This is your moment. Tonight’s included dinner is brought to you by one of the world’s most ancient nomadic tribes – tuck in around the camp fire and learn all about Bedouin life with your trip mates. We’re spending the night under the best-looking night sky you’ve ever laid eyes on. Heck yes!
Day 5 : Wadi Rum To Aqaba
Location: Wadi Rum Village, Aqaba
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
From a sea of burnt-red sand to well, the actual sea – we’re making tracks to Jordan’s only coastal city. Dating back to 4,000 BC, Aqaba’s located smack-bang in the middle of the Red Sea, with temps rarely dropping below 20°C. Meaning? It’s THE place for diving, snorkelling and Nemo-spotting. And you’ve got the whole afternoon to do just that. Scuba dive around sunken military tanks, transport planes and Lebanese freighters. Make friends with flashy fish, colourful coral and green turtles (maybe). Then, gather the gang for a shawarma (Jordanian kebab) and sunset on the beach. This is livin’.
Day 6 : Aqaba To Amman, Via The Dead Sea
Location: Aqaba, Dead Sea, Amman
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ready to tick “bob on top of the Dead Sea” off your bucket list? Today is your day. At 427 m below sea level (the lowest point on Earth), the Dead Sea is so salty you can float weightlessly around like last night’s second helping of shawarma didn’t happen. Tip: avoid shaving your legs, face or other... parts before your swim. Sh*t stings! Give yourself a free spa treatment with the mineral-laden mud. Snap a pic for mum. And pile back on the coach – we’re heading back to Amman for an education in the Roman, Byzantine AND Umayyad empires that have left their mark on this place. Check out the Roman Amphitheatre, Citadel and melting pot of ancient historical sites on a walking tour with your fact-filled Trip Leader before heading downtown for a falafel feed.
Day 7 : Amman To Jerusalem, Israel, Via Jerash
Location: Amman, Jerusalem
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Crank the history knob to 11 with a visit to Jerash – home to a bunch of Greco-Roman highlights, including a hippodrome which was used for chariot racing (and has nothing to do with hippos). Then wave goodbye to Jordan (and the trip mates who’ll be leaving us here) as we cross into Israel. Flash your passport and meet your local Israeli guide. After another included group dinner, we’re bunking down in the heart of Jerusalem tonight. Sit back and enjoy the view at our hostel’s rooftop terrace. This is what you came for.
Day 8 : Jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Christianity, Islam and Judaism all consider Jerusalem a holy place, so it's a big deal. Get educated on a guided tour of the old town, checking out the likes of Via Dolorosa, Dome of the Rock, Gethsemane, King David’s Tomb, the Western Wall and Golgotha (where Jesus was crucified). Then: the rest is up to you. Need some suggestions? Take in all the I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E views from the Mount of Olives. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, believed by some to be Jesus’s final resting place (expect queues!). Then, check out Mahane Yehunda Market – a variety of local produce stores by day, buzzing bars and shisha stalls by night. You wanted free time to delve deeper – go get it!
Day 9 : Jerusalem To Tel Aviv, Via Bethlehem
Location: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we’re rolling on to the culturally rich city of Bethlehem to see the very spot Jesus was born (according to certain sources). Wander across Manger Square and check out the Church of Nativity with your local guide, before heading over to Banksy’s Walled Off Hotel for the ‘worst view in the world’. Think: a hotel, museum, protest and art gallery all in one. Learn your ABCs of Israeli wine with a quick stop at a local winery, before we arrive in Tel Aviv. Discover the chilled-out seaport of Old Jaffa – ticking off the Clock Tower and St Peter’s Church. Then: there’s a reason they call this place ‘Non-Stop City’ – time to gather your trip mates and find out why.
Day 10 : Tel Aviv
Location: Tel Aviv-Yafo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
The trip may be winding up – but the adventure sure isn’t over yet! Today is 100% yours to delve deeper into this electrifying gem of a city. Sniff out some heady spices and show off your mad bartering skills (or not) at traditional Carmel Market. Make like a local and head to HaYarkon Park for a people-watching picnic. Or check out Sarona Market for alllll the world snacks under one roof (warning: Geminis and Librans will need help with decisions here). And this evening? Time for one final group dinner at a local eatery. WHAT an adventure it’s been.
Day 11 : Tel Aviv
Location: Tel Aviv-Yafo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Down your pomegranate juice and brush away those tears – this morning it’s time to say our goodbyes. Swap those Insta handles and pencil in next year’s reunion trip. Sticking around? Track down Abu Hassan for hummus that will haunt your dreams (it’s that good).
What's Included
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Transport
Air-conditioned coach
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Accommodation
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Fully Guided
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Meals
10 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No they aren't
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What is the maximum group size?
20
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes it is
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes from all over the world
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Single pricing is available on all tours
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No they aren't
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What is the tipping policy?
Tipping is not required
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Dinar
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No they aren't
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
We will have our Tour Leader with you every day
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes we can
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Are flights included in this tour?
No they aren't
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
This will be provided on all documentation
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
All guides are English Speaking
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Curious? Open-minded? Same. Topdeckers are a mixed bunch, but that’s what makes us special. They come from all over the globe and are aged between 18 and 39. Like you, they’re looking to feel real. To experience more. To embrace the unknown. To grow and connect – without judgement.
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Is there an age limit on Topdeck trips?
Yes. Our trips are specifically designed for those aged 18-39 years of age.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
https://www.topdeck.travel/resources/booking-flexibility
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We operate Single Share across across all touring styles and will match you with someone of the same gender
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
E-Documentation will be sent
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, we work dilligenltly with our partners to acheive this
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes you can on European Tours
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Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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