Holy Land via Jordan Departures | 2024
Join us on a Holy Land via Jordan tour, starting at $3598* from New York, on the dates below. Visit places such as Mount Nebo, Madaba, Qumran, Jericho, Caesarea, Galilee, Mount of Beatitudes, Church of the Loaves and Fish in Tabgha, Petra, Nazareth, Cana, Galilee, Shepherds' Field, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, and much more!
Register Early & Save
$150 11 Months Prior to Departure
$125 10 Months Prior to Departure
$100 9 Months Prior to Departure
$75 8 Months Prior to Departure
$50 7 Months Prior to Departure
$25 6 Months Prior to Departure
Full deposit required. Savings are deducted from the balance.
$400 scholarships are available for clergy traveling for the first time, and $250 scholarships are available for clergy spouses traveling for the first time!
Send an e-mail to scholarships@travelwithus.com to apply and confirm your eligibility.
What’s Included
- All Inclusive Pricing
- Breakfast and Dinner Daily
- Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
- Entrance and Program Fees
- First Class Hotels
- Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
- Guided Tours
- Hotel Gratuities
- International Airfare from NY
- Live Audio Headsets
- Overseas Airport Transfers
- Study Guide
- Administrative Fee
^ Additional Baggage & Optional fees may apply.
† If air purchased through EO.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 USA to Amman, Jordan
Your pilgrimage begins as you depart on your international flight.
Day 2 Welcome to Amman, Jordan
You will be welcomed to Amman, Jordan, by our representative and transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 Petra
Travel to the city of Petra. Its entrance passes through a long, narrow gorge known as the Siq and can only be accessed by carriage, horseback or on foot. Once inside the city, marvel at the intricate detail of a city that was cut into the cliff sides of rose-colored rock. Return to your hotel on at the Dead Sea for overnight.
Day 4 Mount Nebo, Madaba, Qumran & Jericho
Visit Mount Nebo, where Moses caught a glimpse of the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 34). On a clear day, you can see all the way across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, to the rooftops of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Continue to Madaba, the City of Mosaics, to visit the Church of Saint George with its sixth-century, Byzantine, mosaic map showing Jerusalem and other holy sites. Cross the border into Israel and visit Qumran, site of the Dead Sea Scrolls discovery. Learn about the mysterious community of Essenes who once lived on the shores of the Dead Sea. Head to Jericho to visit the ruins of the ancient city Joshua conquered (Joshua 6:20). From Jericho, you can see the traditional site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matthew 4:1).
Day 5 Jerusalem
Enter the Old City and walk along the Cardo, the ancient main street. The Southern Wall Excavations of the Temple Mount, including the Teaching Steps and the Western Wall, are a must see. View the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-18), where Jesus performed the Sabbath miracle, and sing a hymn in the Church of St. Anne to experience its beautiful acoustics. Visit Herod’s Antonia Fortress, where Jesus was brought before Pontius Pilate (Luke 23:1). Walk the Via Dolorosa, “the Way of the Cross,” and end your day at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, reflecting on Christ’s sacrificial love.
Day 6 Jerusalem
Stand on the Mount of Olives as Jesus did, and enjoy a remarkable view of the “Golden City” of Jerusalem, including the Temple Mount and Dome of the Rock. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed for God’s will to be done (Matthew 26:36-39). Visit the Upper Room, revered as the site of the Last Supper (Mark 14:12-26). Visit the House of the High Priest Caiaphas (Matthew 26:57), where Jesus was imprisoned for a night. End your day with communion at the Garden Tomb (Matthew 27:57-60).
Day 7 Bethlehem & Caesarea
In Bethlehem, visit the cave where Jesus was born (Luke 2:1-7) and see the Church of the Nativity built over the site. Gaze out over Shepherds’ Field, where the angels first proclaimed the Good News. Visit the Roman Aqueduct and Theatre at Caesarea, a center of the early Christians, where Cornelius became the first Gentile convert to the new religion (Acts 10), and where Paul was imprisoned before being taken to Rome for trial.
Day 8 The Galilee
Enjoy a scenic drive to Capernaum, center of Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee (Matt.4:13, 23). On the Mount of Beatitudes, contemplate the text of the Sermon on the Mount that Jesus preached there (Matt. 5-7). Experience a special onboard worship service as you sail across the Sea of Galilee. Visit the Church of the Fish and the Loaves in Tabgha, the traditional location of the feeding of the 5,000 (Luke 9:10-17). As you pray in the Chapel of the Primacy, remember how Peter professed his devotion to the risen Christ three times (John 21). In Magdala, once home to Mary Magdalene, visit a recently discovered first-century synagogue.
Day 9 Cana, Nazareth, Beit Shean
Journey to Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood home (Matthew 2:23), and recall Jesus’ first miracle as you travel through Cana (John 2:1). Travel to Beit Shean, a city continuously inhabited for over 5,000 years. Here Saul and his sons' bodies were hung from the walls of the city (1 Samuel 31). The ruins uncovered date back to the Greek / Roman city that was part of the Decapolis of Jesus' day. See colonnaded streets with marble sidewalks, Roman public baths, and a theater. Transfer back in to Jordan for dinner and overnight at your Dead Sea hotel.
Day 10 Free Day
Enjoy a free day at your hotel on the shores of the Dead Sea. Breakfast and dinner are included at your hotel.
Day 11 Return from Amman to the USA or enjoy a Cruise on the Nile.
Return from Amman to the USA or enjoy a Cruise on the Nile.
Enhance Your Journey
Dubai Pre Tour Starting from $1298
Starting at $1,298*
Pre-tour Day 1 - Depart the USA
Your journey begins as you depart the USA on your international overnight flight.
Pre-tour Day 2 - Arrive in Dubai
Arrive in Dubai and transfer to your hotel.
Pre-tour Day 3 - Old Dubai
Journey to the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood to explore Old Dubai. While exploring this neighborhood, you will visit the Textile Souk full of colorful fabrics and kitsch souvenirs. Next, visit the Saruq Al Hadid museum to see the archaeological treasures. Embark on a water taxi ride at Bur Dubai Abra Station by Dubai Creek. This waterway continues to reflect Dubai’s historic roots back when early settlers relied on its waters for their livelihood. Then, visit the Gold Souk, where you can haggle with shopkeepers for beautiful jewelry before continuing to the Spice Souk. This afternoon, head off-road into bright red dunes. Feel the adrenaline race as your vehicle plows up the dunes before sliding and slipping back down the slopes. Take a camel ride and surf the dunes on a sandboard before you return to your hotel.
Pre-tour Day 4 - Abu Dhabi
Visit the architectural beauty of the country’s largest mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The place offers a feast to eyes as it blends the cultural diversity of Islamic art and contemporary design. At Abu Dhabi Corniche, feel relaxed seeing the sweeping curve of the clean water harbor, pearl-white sand beaches and the beautiful promenade. Next, stop at Emirates Palace, a highly celebrated destination in the UAE. Later on, travel to the next photo stop destination, the stunning five towers of Abu Dhabi, Etihad Towers. At Qasr Al Waten, see how the palace is the reflection of Emiratis and their leaders. Learn about the amazing journey of the spurring Arabian design to the present state.
Pre-tour Day 5 - New Dubai to Fly to Amman
Visit the Burj Khalifa, which at 828 meters is currently the tallest building in the world. Look out from the viewing platform at 452 meters above sea level. Enjoy free time at the impressive Dubai Mall afterward. Visit a local church in the Jebel Ali area south of Dubai and hear from a local Christian Church on what life is like in a predominately Muslim country. Then, fly from Dubai to Amman to meet up with the rest of your tour group in Amman.
Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.
A minimum of 10 travelers are necessary to operate the extension
*A 3.5% surcharge will be added to all credit card transactions. Taxes, tips & fees for extensions are charged separately.
Nile Cruise Post Tour Starting from $2398
Starting at $2,398*
Day 11 – Fly to Cairo
This morning, depart Amman and fly to Egypt. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed to Cairo by your local guide. Enjoy dinner and overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
Day 12 – Fly to Luxor
This morning, fly from Cairo to Luxor (ancient Thebes), which served as the Egyptian capital during the New Kingdom and time of Moses. Visit the magnificent Temple of Luxor with its avenue of sphinx statues and mighty monumental columns. Continue to the Karnak Temple, which took over 2,000 years to build and is the largest religious building ever constructed. See the famed Hypostyle Hall, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose III, the temple of Amon, the Granite Scarabeus and the Sacred Lake. Board your Nile cruise ship and enjoy dinner.
Day 13 - Valleys of the Kings & Queens & Esna
This morning, enjoy the sunrise over the Nile River before your visit to the Valley of the Kings. Tombs were constructed here for the kings and powerful nobles of Egypt for nearly 500 years. The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, across from Thebes (modern Luxor), within the heart of the Theban Necropolis. See the Colossi of Memnon, made of sandstone brought from Gebel El Silsila. Each colossus, including the pedestal and the crown, is about 21 meters tall and represents King Amenhotep III. See the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of only a handful of female rulers in Ancient Egypt. Her reign was the longest of all the female pharaohs. Sail to Esna, enjoying afternoon tea before visiting the Temple of Khnum. Dinner & overnight on board.
Day 14 - Edfu & Kom Ombo
Visit the Edfu Temple on the west bank of the Nile. Dating to the Ptolemaic period, the temple was dedicated to the worship of the god Horus, represented as a falcon. It is one of the most beautiful Egyptian temples, distinguished by its huge splendid structure blending Pharaonic and Greek architecture. Enjoy lunch on board as you sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Kom Ombo Temple. Built on a hillside, this temple was constructed in the Ptolemaic Roman era for the worship of the gods Haroeris and Sobek. It is noted for the relief engravings on its walls, which show ancient surgical tools, bone saws and dentistry tools. Nearby, view the three mummified crocodiles in Hathor’s chapel.
Day 15 - Aswan
Set sail on a smaller boat across the Nile to visit the temples at Philae, including the Temple of Isis, one of the greatest temples in Egypt, occupying a quarter of the island. Next, visit the High Dam, one of the most outstanding architectural achievements of the twentieth century. It was constructed to replace the old Aswan dam built in 1902. The 3600-meter long dam was constructed to protect Egypt from the floods as well as provide irrigation and electricity to its citizens. View the Unfinished Obelisk made of red granite brought from the quarries of Aswan. After exploring Aswan, fly to Cairo to check into your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 16 - Cairo
This morning, visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to view the unique collection of Pharaonic art and the renowned treasures of King Tutankhamun. Afterward, visit the Pyramids of Giza, constructed over 1,000 years before the birth of Moses. See the Great Sphinx and have the opportunity to ride a camel in the desert near the Pyramids. Tour the Old City and see the Citadel of Saladin, built in 1183 AD, and view the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali. In Old Cairo, visit the Abu Serga Church built over the traditional site of the house where the Holy Family lived during their stay in Egypt. Prepare for your return flight home.
Day 17 - Return to the USA
Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.
A minimum of 10 travelers are necessary to operate the extension
*A 3.5% surcharge will be added to all credit card transactions.
Taxes, tips & fees for extensions are charged separately.
Departure Dates
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Monday, October 21, 2024From $3898* Register Now!
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Monday, November 4, 2024From $3898* Register Now!
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Monday, December 2, 2024From $3598* Register Now!