Morning: Arrive at Queen Alia International Airport on Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET‑402, greeted by Jordanian tour guide Ahmad Al‑Farouq who assists with customs and transfer to the Jeru Caps City Center hotel (≈45 min drive). After check‑in, enjoy a light refreshment and rest.
Afternoon: Take a leisurely walk around downtown Amman, exploring the bustling Rainbow Street market and sampling local pastries. Your guide provides an overview of Jordanian culture and the itinerary ahead.
Evening: Dine at Al Quds Restaurant for a traditional Jordanian feast of mansaf and enjoy a welcome briefing with Ahmad over tea.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the historic Amman Citadel (09:00‑11:30) and the adjacent Roman Theatre, where Ahmad shares stories of the city's ancient past.
Afternoon: Explore Jordan Museum (12:30‑14:30) followed by a short drive to the vibrant Karak Castle (15:30‑17:00) for panoramic views.
Evening: Return to the hotel, relax, and enjoy a sunset dinner at Skyline Rooftop Bar with views over the city.
Find HotelsMorning: Depart at 08:00 for the Roman ruins of Jerash (08:45‑12:00), the best‑preserved Greco‑Roman city outside Italy.
Afternoon: After a light lunch, travel to Ajloun Castle (13:30‑15:00) to enjoy the forested hills and historic fortress.
Evening: Return to Amman for a relaxed dinner at Hashem Restaurant, sampling falafel and hummus.
Find HotelsMorning: Head out at 07:30 to the mosaic‑rich town of Madaba (08:30‑10:00) and view the famous **Madaba Map**.
Afternoon: Continue to Mount Nebo (10:30‑12:00) for sweeping views of the Jordan Valley, then drive to the Dead Sea for a floating experience (13:30‑16:00) and a mud spa.
Evening: Check into a beachfront resort on the Dead Sea, enjoy dinner and a starlit walk along the shore.
Find HotelsMorning: Early departure at 05:30 to Petra (arrive 09:30). Begin the iconic walk to the Siq and the spectacular Treasury (09:45‑12:00).
Afternoon: After lunch at the onsite restaurant, explore the Royal Tombs and the Monastery (13:30‑16:30), with Ahmad narrating Petra’s Nabatean history.
Evening: Return to the hotel near Petra for a relaxed dinner and optional night‑time lantern tour of the Treasury (optional).
Find HotelsMorning: Check out and travel to the King Hussein/Ben‑Gurion border crossing (08:00‑11:30). Cross into Israel and meet Israeli guide Leah Cohen at the checkpoint.
Afternoon: Transfer to a boutique hotel in Jerusalem’s Old City (12:30‑14:00). After settling in, enjoy a light lunch at Azura.
Evening: Take a twilight stroll through the Old City walls, visiting the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre illuminated at night.
Find HotelsMorning: Guided tour of the Temple Mount (including the Dome of the Rock) and the Al‑Aqsa Mosque (09:00‑11:30) with Leah.
Afternoon:
Visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum (12:30‑15:00) followed by a walk through the bustling Mahane Yehuda Market for snacks.Evening: Dinner at The Eucalyptus featuring modern Israeli cuisine, then optional night‑time sound‑and‑light show at the Western Wall Tunnels.
Find HotelsMorning: Depart at 07:00 for the desert fortress of Masada (arrive 09:30). Take the cable‑car up to the plateau and explore the ancient Herodian palaces (09:45‑11:30).
Afternoon: Descend to the Israeli shore of the Dead Sea for a leisurely float and a mud treatment (13:00‑15:30). Lunch at a lakeside café.
Evening: Return to Jerusalem, enjoy a relaxed dinner at Abu Shukri and a walk along the historic Jaffa Gate area.
Find HotelsMorning: Early drive to the Sea of Galilee region (07:30‑10:30). Visit the historic town of Capernaum and the Mount of Beatitudes.
Afternoon: Lunch at a kibbutz restaurant, then explore the ancient site of Beit She’an (13:30‑15:30), one of the best‑preserved Roman‑Byzantine cities.
Evening: Return to Jerusalem; enjoy a farewell dinner at Machneyuda with live music.
Find HotelsMorning: Check out and travel north to the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge (08:00‑11:00) for re‑entry into Jordan.
Afternoon: Arrive back in Amman, check into Jeru Caps City Center for a final night. Light lunch at Shams El‑Nahda.
Evening: Free time to shop for souvenirs in Souk Jara and enjoy a relaxed dinner at the hotel’s rooftop restaurant.
Find HotelsMorning: Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a short visit to the Royal Automobile Museum (09:00‑10:30) if time permits.
Afternoon: Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for the flight to Johannesburg (depart 14:30 on Ethiopian Airlines).
Evening: Arrival in Johannesburg, concluding the Jordan‑Israel adventure.
Find HotelsTo extend the trip, consider adding a full day in Petra for the Little Petra hike or a desert camp in Wadi Rum. If you need to shorten the itinerary, you can combine the Madaba‑Mount Nebo and Dead Sea visits into a single day and skip the optional night tour of Petra, saving both time and about $150 in costs.