Israel & Jordan – Crossroads of Kingdoms – Small Group Tour

TEL AVIV • CAESAREA • ACRE • SEA OF GALILEE • TIBERIAS • BEIT SHE’AN • BEIT ALPHA • JERUSALEM • BETHLEHEM • AMMAN • PETRA • DEAD SEA

SMALL GROUP Tour Limited to 14 Travelers

*****POSTPONED TO 2022 – DETAILS PENDING*****

Israel Only – November 3 – 13, 2021 | Begins: Tel Aviv, Israel Ends: Jerusalem, Israel

Israel & Jordan – November 3 – 17, 2021 | Begins: Tel Aviv, Israel Ends: Dead Sea, Jordan

Join your expert Lakani Tour Manager and an exclusive group of like-minded travelers as you step back in history and follow the trails of the ancient Jews, Romans and Nabaeteans on this fascinating tour of the Middle East.

Overview
Itinerary
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Step back in history and be inspired and transformed as you discover ancient cities, churches, synagogues, temples, and more on your journey through Israel and Jordan. See Roman and Crusader ruins in Caesarea and Akko. Sail across the Sea of Galilee; admire the Mount of Beatitudes and antiquities in Capernaum. Explore the walled Old City of Jerusalem; tour the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem; visit the Qumran Caves; and ascend the cliff of Masada. Cross the Allenby Bridge to Jordan and walk the impressive Roman ruins at Jerash. Walk through the Siq of Petra to the Treasury. Relax in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea. Capture memories to last a lifetime on this unforgettable adventure.

Highlights

Gain insight into Roman and Crusader history in Caesarea and Acre
Delve into the biblical past as you cross the Sea of Galilee and visit the Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum, and Megiddo
Step back in time as you visit Jerusalem’s important sites and walk through its walled Old City, then travel to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity
View the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Israel Museum and watch a poignant presentation at the Holocaust History Museum
Venture out to the Qumran Caves and ascend the steep cliff of Masada by cable car
Cross into Jordan and stroll down the colonnaded streets of the 6,500-year-old Jerash
Discover the monuments of the extraordinary Nabataean capital of Petra
Follow the trail of ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ aboard a Bedouin jeep in Wadi Rum and take in the therapeutic properties of the Dead Sea
Gain insight from local experts and your Lakani Tour Manager

PRICING

2021 - for reference, Israel Only: $11,950

Cost Per Person

$3,350

Single Room Supplement

2021 - for reference only, Israel & Jordan: $16,950

Cost Per Person

$4,580

Single Room Supplement

Deluxe accommodations

All meals including opportunities to Dine by Choice at local eateries

VIP service on arrival and departure

Transportation by deluxe vehicles

Gratuities for lodging, meals, local guides and drivers

Internet access at all hotels

Lakani’s “Luggage-One-Touch”

Services of the Lakani Tour Manager from start to finish

POSTPONED TO 2022 – DETAILS PENDING

November 3 & 4, 2021 • Tel Aviv, Israel -- Tel Aviv Hilton Hotel

Arrive Tel Aviv where you will be met by your VIP greeter, assisted through immigration and baggage claim, and transferred to your luxury hotel. Gather together for a welcome cocktail party to meet fellow travelers and your Lakani Tour Manager. Visit Ayalon Institute, the secret underground ammunitions factory; the port town of Old Jaffa; and an artist’s studio.

November 5, 6 & 7, 2021 • Tiberias -- The Scots Hotel

Enjoy a scenic coastal drive and exploration of Roman and Crusader remains in Caesarea and Acre. Cross the Sea of Galilee by boat; see Mount of Beatitudes and Capernaum; and drive up the Golan Heights to Tel Dan. Visit the ancient cities of Megiddo, Beit She’arim and Sepphoris.

November 8 - 12, 2021 • Jerusalem -- King David Hotel

On your way to Jerusalem, tour the ancient city of Beit She’an and the kibbutz of Beit Alpha. See the Mount of Temptation and Gilgal and visit St. George’s Monastery. Explore the incredible sights within the walled Old City of Jerusalem. Step inside the Israel Museum to view the Dead Sea Scrolls, then make a stop at Shepherd’s Field on the way to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus. Visit the Yad Ashem Memorial Complex and see the moving presentation at the Holocaust History Museum. Visit the Qumran Caves, take a cable car to the summit of Masada and experience the Dead Sea.

November 13, 2021 • Jerusalem / Amman, Jordan -- Four Seasons Hotel Amman

For those with limited time: You will be transferred to the airport to return home today with insightful memories of Israel.

Continuation to Jordan: Bid farewell to Israel this morning as you travel overland via the Allenby Bridge to Amman and your luxury hotel accommodations. This afternoon, tour Amman, the “White City” because all its buildings are of local white limestone. View the Citadel and the Roman Amphitheater. Continue to Jerash, an ancient city boasting an unbroken chain of human occupation dating back more than 6,500 years and one of the best preserved Roman provincial towns in the world. Wander the colonnaded streets to explore the soaring hilltop temples, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls pierced by towers and gates.

November 14 & 15, 2021 • Petra -- Movenpick Resort Petra

On departure from Amman, you will drive into the desert to Wadi Rum and explore the area aboard a Bedouin 4×4 jeep. Virtually untouched, Wadi Rum is a stupendous, timeless place where a maze of monolithic rock formations rise from the desert floor. The area has been the setting for many films since Lawrence of Arabia was filmed on location here over 50 years ago.

Continue your journey to the Red Rose City of Petra. Your hotel is just steps away from the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend a whole day exploring the ancient Nabataean capital. Enter the city through the East Siq that leads to the remarkable Treasury.

November 16, 2021 • Dead Sea -- Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

Today travel north to the Dead Sea – at 1,345 feet below sea level, the coast of the Dead Sea is the lowest place on Earth. The sea is actually a large inland lake with the saltiest water anywhere in the world, almost six times as salty as ocean water. Relax as kings, queens and celebrities have, enjoying the sea’s therapeutic properties.

Reminisce with fellow travelers and your Tour Manager at a farewell dinner party.

November 17, 2021 • Dead Sea / Amman / Home

Depart the Dead Sea and transfer to the Amman airport for your departing flight home or on to your next destination.

Tel Aviv Hilton Hotel • Tel Aviv, Israel

Located in Independence Park, on the Mediterranean Sea shore where you’ll enjoy views of the Mediterranean Sea from your private balcony. Deluxe Seaview Room.

Scots Hotel • Tiberias, Israel

This boutique hotel, located on the shore of the Sea of Galilee in Tiberias, is one of the most prestigious hotels in northern Israel. Antique Room.

King David Hotel • Jerusalem, Israel

Superbly located on an elevated site, offering incomparable views of the Old City walls, minarets and domes. Deluxe Old City View Room.

Four Seasons Amman • Amman, Jordan

A crown jewel in the heart of Jordan’s bustling capital city, set atop the tallest of Amman’s seven hills. Premium Room.

Movenpick Hotel • Petra, Jordan

Directly at the entrance to the historic Jordanian city of Petra with an exciting combination of natural stone, handcrafted wood, and Middle Eastern fabrics and textures. Junior Suite.

Kempinski Dead Sea • Dead Sea, Jordan

Situated on the edge of the famous salt lake with a luxury spa that provides relaxing experiences infused with Dead Sea rich minerals. Ishtar Deluxe Room.