Day 6: Friday 4/24 JERUSALEM / HEBRON / QUMRAN / JERUSALEM
This morning we visit the ancient city of Hebron, believed to be the archeological site where Abraham, Sarah, Jacob, Leah, Isaac and Rebecca lived. The cave believed to be their burial site, as well as that of Adam and Eve, is located here. We will stop in at the Hebron Heritage Museum to see and experience the city’s ancient history in 4D. And, there will be time in the bustling market and lunch on our own. We will also have an opportunity to interact with the local community in Hebron. Then, we proceed to the excavations of Qumran, the Essene community connected with John the Baptist which is the site of the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Our day concludes as we return to Jerusalem. This evening, we enjoy a farewell dinner. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 7: Saturday, April 25, 2020
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FLIGHT OR JORDAN OPTION
{for those traveling back to the United States} Individuals returning to the U.S. will transfer to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport for independently pre-booked flights returning home.
Jordan Extension (Optional...add $850*)
Day 7: Saturday, April 25, 2020, JERUSALEM / ALLENBY HUSSEIN BRIDGE / MT NEBO / MADABA / KARAK / DEAD SEA
This morning we depart Jerusalem and cross over the Allenby Bridge into Jordan. We spend some time at Mount Nebo, the location where Moses saw the Promised Land. Moses spent his final days and was laid to rest here. Then, we visit the sanctuary at Nebo. This is one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan. We make our way to the Roman Byzantine town of Madaba (biblical Medeba), the city of fruit and water. We visit the Greek Orthodox St. George Church to view the mosaic map of Jordan, Jerusalem and Egypt. En route to our hotel we stop at Karak, location of the old 12th-century crusaders fortress which is labeled one of the most legendary for its role in Nabataean history. We check in at our hotel on the eastern side of the Dead Sea for dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Sunday 4/26, DEAD SEA (DAY OF REST)
Enjoy some down time to relax as the entire day is yours to enjoy at the resort. This evening, dinner is on your own.
Day 9: Monday 4/27, DEAD SEA / PETRA / DEAD SEA
We take a day trip to Petra, the Nabatean city. From the El Ji Post, we pass through the Siq (natural gorge) to visit the treasury, theater, Royal Tombs of the Urn/Silk, Corinthian and the Palace, and other amazing sites as we travel on foot back through the siq. Those who wish to skip this part of the journey are free to sit back and enjoy the scenery until the others return. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 10: Tuesday, April 28, 2020, FLIGHTS UNDER OWN ARRANGEMENT
An airport transfer will take us from the Dead Sea to Amman International Airport for independently pre-booked flights returning home.
