Arrival in Amman

Arrive in Amman and begin the journey with a quiet first evening in Jordan. This arrival day is designed for settling in after international travel, getting oriented, and preparing for the adventure ahead. The family will transfer to the hotel independently, with dinner and overnight arrangements on their own in Amman. The guided touring begins the following morning with the drive south toward Petra.

Highlights include: ✓ Arrival in Amman ✓ Independent hotel transfer ✓ Evening at leisure

Overnight: Amman

Petra Discovery

Depart Amman in the morning and drive south to Petra, the extraordinary Nabataean city carved into rose-colored sandstone cliffs. The visit begins with the walk through the Siq, a narrow desert gorge lined with ancient carvings, niches, and shrines. At the end of the Siq, the Treasury appears dramatically from the rock. Continue through Petra's main monuments, including the Street of Facades, the Nabataean Theater, the Royal Tombs, and, time permitting, the Colonnade Street and Great Temple before continuing toward Wadi Rum.

Highlights include: ✓ Petra ✓ The Siq ✓ The Treasury ✓ Street of Facades ✓ Royal Tombs

Overnight: Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum Crossing

Begin the day in the red desert landscapes of Wadi Rum with a 4x4 jeep experience across the sand dunes, surrounded by dramatic sandstone mountains and wide desert views. The morning highlights the beauty and scale of one of Jordan's most memorable wilderness areas. After the jeep tour, drive to the border, cross back into Israel, and continue by taxi to Eilat Airport. Fly from Eilat to Ben Gurion Airport, then transfer to Jerusalem for the first overnight in Israel.

Highlights include: ✓ Wadi Rum jeep tour ✓ Desert landscapes ✓ Border crossing ✓ Flight to Ben Gurion ✓ Transfer to Jerusalem

Overnight: Jerusalem

Jerusalem Old City

Meet the Levy Israel Tours guide and begin exploring Jerusalem, the City of Gold. Start from the Mount of Olives for a powerful introduction to the Old City, Temple Mount, and the layered history of Jerusalem. Continue to the City of David, where the story of ancient Jerusalem begins, including underground water systems and Hezekiah's Tunnel. The day continues to the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and, time permitting, the Jewish Quarter before dinner in Jerusalem.

Highlights include: ✓ Mount of Olives ✓ City of David ✓ Hezekiah's Tunnel ✓ Western Wall ✓ Via Dolorosa ✓ Church of the Holy Sepulcher

Overnight: Jerusalem

Holocaust Memory

This day is mostly independent, with the family making their own way to Yad Vashem for a private afternoon visit. The experience focuses on memory, responsibility, and the story of Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust. The guided visit includes the Historical Museum, Children's Memorial, and Hall of Remembrance. Later, the family may welcome Shabbat at the Western Wall, watching people of many backgrounds gather in song, prayer, and celebration before dinner in Jerusalem.

Highlights include: ✓ Yad Vashem ✓ Historical Museum ✓ Children's Memorial ✓ Hall of Remembrance ✓ Kabbalat Shabbat at the Western Wall

Overnight: Jerusalem

Desert Rebels

Depart Jerusalem early for the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea region. Begin with a short hike in Ein Gedi, where freshwater springs and hidden waterfalls create a surprising oasis in the desert landscape. Continue to Masada, the ancient fortress that became a modern symbol of courage, freedom, and Jewish resilience. Ascend by cable car to explore the plateau and hear the story of the final stand against Rome. End the day floating in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea before returning to Jerusalem.

Highlights include: ✓ Ein Gedi ✓ Masada ✓ Cable car ascent ✓ Dead Sea float ✓ Judean Desert

Overnight: Jerusalem

Toward the Galilee

Leave Jerusalem and begin the journey north with Sagi Levy. Start with a visit to Bethlehem, including Manger Square, the Church of the Nativity, and Shepherds' Field, connecting the day to important Christian traditions and biblical geography. Continue with a geopolitical look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including observation points, the security barrier, and regional context when possible. Drive north through the Jordan Valley and stop at Yardenit on the Jordan River before arriving in the Upper Galilee.

Highlights include: ✓ Bethlehem ✓ Church of the Nativity ✓ Geopolitical overview ✓ Jordan Valley ✓ Yardenit Baptismal Site

Overnight: Kfar Blum

Golan Borderlands

Explore the Golan Heights, beginning at Mount Bental, a dormant volcano with wide views toward Syria and the surrounding border region. The site offers a clear introduction to the geography and strategic importance of northern Israel. Continue with a 4x4 jeep tour led by a local guide, traveling near the northern borders while learning about history, communities, security, and life in the Golan. The day also includes a winery lunch experience and a visit to Tel Dan National Park, combining nature, archaeology, and biblical history.

Highlights include: ✓ Mount Bental ✓ Golan jeep tour ✓ Northern border views ✓ Shifon Winery ✓ Tel Dan National Park

Overnight: Kfar Blum

Mystical Galilee

Begin in Tzfat, one of Judaism's four holy cities and a center of Kabbalah, spirituality, and Jewish mysticism. Walk through narrow lanes, visit historic synagogues, and explore the artist quarter while learning about the ideas and traditions that shaped the city. Continue with a traditional cooking workshop hosted by a local Arab family, offering a warm cultural and culinary encounter in the Galilee. Later, visit Agmon Hula, one of the world's important bird migration routes, especially meaningful if the cranes are present.

Highlights include: ✓ Tzfat ✓ Historic synagogues ✓ Artist Quarter ✓ Galilee cooking workshop ✓ Agmon Hula

Overnight: Kfar Blum

Galilee to Tel Aviv

After breakfast and checkout, visit Capernaum on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, known in Christian tradition as the town of Jesus. The visit connects Capernaum with nearby sites such as Tabgha and the biblical stories of teaching, healing, and discipleship. Continue west with a scenic stop in Haifa for an overlook of the Bahai Gardens, then explore Caesarea National Park, where Herodian harbor ruins, Roman history, beaches, and modern Israel meet along the Mediterranean coast. End the day in Tel Aviv.

Highlights include: ✓ Capernaum ✓ Sea of Galilee ✓ Haifa overlook ✓ Bahai Gardens ✓ Caesarea National Park

Overnight: Tel Aviv

Jaffa and Tel Aviv

Spend the final touring day in the Tel Aviv area, beginning in ancient Jaffa, one of the oldest port cities in the world. Walk through stone lanes, alleyways, viewpoints, and marketplaces while connecting the city's ancient past with the Mediterranean story of the region. Continue through Neve Tzedek and Rothschild Boulevard, including the area around Independence Hall, where the State of Israel was declared in 1948. End with a tasting tour through Carmel Market, experiencing the colors, sounds, flavors, and energy of modern Tel Aviv.

Highlights include: ✓ Old Jaffa ✓ Neve Tzedek ✓ Rothschild Boulevard ✓ Independence Hall ✓ Carmel Market tasting tour

Tour ends: Tel Aviv