Jorden & Israel

Assemble at Kolkata, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Int’l Airport, New Terminal Building, 3 hours before departure of the flight and after entering through Gate No: 4A or 5A wait at the departure hall. After gathering of all passengers, the accompanying Tour Director will give some important briefing about the tour and then to complete security check of checked-in baggage(s) at the respective airlines’ x-ray machine and get security checked striker on your baggage and then proceed to complete check-in formalities. After completion of check-in formalities and getting the boarding pass (Please check that the checked-in baggage should be tagged till final destination – Amman (AMM) and then proceed to complete immigration formalities, pass through customs area and to complete hand baggage and physical security check. After all formalities, wait near the boarding gate until the boarding announcement and after boarding announcement to board the flight Qatar Airways flight QR-0541 from Kolkata for Doha, leaving Kolkata at 03:15 hrs and arriving at Doha at 06:25 hrs. After take-off the flight, light refreshment will be served on board. On arrival at Hamad Int’l Airport at Doha, proceed to security gate for physical and hand baggage check; then proceed to designated boarding gate to board the onward flight for Amman, Capital City of Jordan. After boarding announcement, to board the flight Qatar Airways flight QR-0402 for Amman, leaving Doha at 08:10 hrs and arriving at Amman, Queen Alia Int’l Airport at 10:10 hrs. After take-off the flight hot breakfast will be served on board. On arrival at Queen Alia Int’l Airport at Amman, to complete Visa-On-Arrival formalities before Immigration, followed by pick-up the checked-in baggage from the carrousel and then clear the customs. Our representative will meet, greet after the customs area and then transfer to hotel. Welcome to City of Amman & Jordan !!! Jordan – officially the known as Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is an Arab kingdom in Western Asia, on the East Bank of the Jordan River. Jordan is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south and east, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north, and Israel and Palestine to the west.  After leave Amman for sightseeing of Jerash, North of Amman, which remains today as one of the most beautiful and best-preserved Graeco-roman site in Jordan. The ancient city of Jerash boasts a history of human occupation dating back to more than 6 500 years. Excavations made it possible to update two theatres, several temples, churches, a market, thermal baths, and the famous Cardo Maximus alley of 600 meters bordered columns. After sightseeing of Jerash, continue  north to Umm Qays, the ancient Graeco-Roman City of Gadara, which offers a splendid panoramic view overlooking the lake of Tiberias, Jordan Valley and the Golan Heights. After sightseeing transfer to hotel. On arrival at hotel, check-in and free for own activities. Dinner at hotel.

Overnight at Hotel (Amman)

Buffet breakfast at hotel. After breakfast check-out and leave Amman and drive 30 Km south of Amman to visit Madaba “the City of Mosaics”. On arrival visit the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George where the famous 6^th Century Byzantine mosaic map of the holy sites in the biblical world is found. Then proceed to Mount Nebo, the place where it is believed that Moses was buried. Drive via the Kings Highway, the ancient road mentioned in the bible, which links prehistoric villages from the Stone Age, and biblical towns from the kingdoms of Ammon, Moab and Edom, to arrive at Karak. Visit Karak’s Crusaders Castle built in the 12^th century AD, which is situated on a hilltop about 1000 meters above sea level and surrounded by a valley on three sides. Then proceed to the greatest city of the Arab nation which existed 2000 years ago: Petra. On arrival transfer to hotel. Evening leave hotel to see Candlelight program at Petra.  After the programe transfer back to hotel. On arrival buffet dinner at hotel.

Overnight at Hotel (Petra)

Buffet breakfast at hotel. After breakfast leave hotel for sightseeing of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, which was recently voted as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. In 1985 Petra was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On arrival at site, begin your visit by enjoying a walk or a short horse ride from Petra’s main entrance to the entrance of the old city “Al Siq”. As you reach the end of the Siq, the first and greatest monument of Petra slowly comes into view. This is the famous Treasury monument “Al Khazneh”. Indulge yourself, and walk through the architectural and spiritual wonders of this majestic place examining every detail in sight. Buffet Lunch at Basin Restaurant inside Petra. After lunch trabsfer to Aqaba; Jordan’s window to the sea. On arrival buffet dinner at hotel. Transfer to Aqaba: Jordan’s window to the sea. Buffet dinner at hotel.

Overnight at Hotel (Aqaba)

Buffet breakfast at hotel. After breakfast check-out and leave to hotel for Red Sea to board a glass bottom boat-ride. Then continue to the Natural Resort of Wadi Rum “The Valley of the Moon” a unique place unlike anywhere else you have ever visited. Arrive at the village of Rum where you will be picked up by local Bedouins to explore this splendid desert. They will drive you with their 4×4 Bedouin Pick Ups (6 pax per pick Up) for approximately 02 hours to the Bed of the Valley of the Moon to the great mountain of Al Khazali. Buffet Lunch at Wadi Rum Rest House.  In the afternoon drive to Amman. On arrival at Amman transfer to hotel. After check-in free time. Buffet dinner at hotel.

Overnight at Hotel (Amman)  

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Visit Amman, the capital of Jordan, a fascinating city of contrasts.  Visit the Citadel, which is situated on one of the highest hills in Amman that offers a splendid view of the old city. Near the citadel pay a visit to the Archaeological Museum that houses an excellent collection of Jordan’s antiquities. Proceed down hill to the downtown of the old city to visit the Roman Theatre, which dates back to the 2^nd century AD. It is also the home of Jordan’s Folklore Museum, which displays various artifacts of the traditional Jordanian life including, costumes, home furnishings, musical instruments and handicrafts dating back to the 19th century. Set Menu Lunch at Tawaheen Al Hawa restaurant in Amman. Drive to the lowest spot on earth 400 meters below sea level: the Dead Sea to spend the rest of the day by bathing and relaxing in the gently lapping waters of the Dead Sea and be amazed that you can never sink!! Treat yourself to a soothing massage or try the well-known healing powers of minerals from the sea’s muddy floor. The Dead Sea has an historical and spiritual legacy of its own. It is believed to be the site of five biblical cities: Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboim, and Zoar.

Overnight at Hotel (Dead Sea)

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Drive to Bethany, the place that has been identified for nearly two millennia as the area where Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist. Stunning archaeological discoveries from the 1^st century AD confirm that the site was inhabited during the lives of Jesus and John the Baptist. The late Pope John Paul II also visited the site as part of his spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy Land at the start of the new millennium.  Proceed to cross the border through Allenby Bridge to enter Israel. Welcome to Israel – the Land of Jesus.  After entering into Israel  to visit Jericho near Jordan River in West Bank of Palestine territories and well below sea level also known as city of Palm trees. Jericho is believed to be one of, if not the oldest cities in the world. It was the first city captured by the Israelites after their 40 years of wandering in the desert after the exodus from Egypt. Ironically, Jericho (along with the Gaza Strip) was the first territory given to the Palestinians by Israel as part of their peace agreement in 1994. Today, the Palestinian Authority is developing the town in hopes of making it a major tourist attraction. It is also where Yaser Arafat maintained a home. Lunch in local restaurant in Jericho. After lunch drive to Nazareth, the largest City in North district of Israel. According to the Gospel of Luke, Nazareth was the home of Joseph and Mary and the site of the Annunciation (when Mary was told by the Angel Gabriel that she would have Jesus as her son); in the Gospel of Matthew, Joseph and Mary resettle in Nazareth after fleeing to Egypt from their home in Bethlehem. The differences and possible contradictions between these two accounts of the nativity of Jesus are part of the Synoptic Problem. Nazareth is also allegedly where Jesus grew up from some point in his childhood. However, some modern scholars argue that Nazareth was also the birth place of Jesus. Check-in at the hotel for overnight stay in the historical city of Nazareth. On arrival at Nazareth, to complete check-in formalities followed by buffet dinner at hotel.

Overnight at Hotel (Nazareth)

After Breakfast check-out; transfer to Capernaum a fishing village from 2^nd Century B.C. till 11^th Century A.D. the North-Western shore of sea Gallilei. Visit Tabgha, the church of Loaves and Fishes, St Peter’s House, Cana Nazareth, a picturesque city and one of the best places of North Israel and known as home town of Jesus. History records that a church was built in Cana by Empress Helena (mother of Constantine) in the 4th century, and this was identified with the remains of a large building found by travellers to Kafr Kanna in the 17th century. Recent excavations have uncovered ruins of houses from the 1st-4th centuries AD, of a 5th-century atrium with portico, a Christian funerary building from the 5th or 6th century, and a medieval building. The land at Kafr Kanna was sold by the lord of Sidon to the Knights Hospitallers in 1254. Lunch in local restaurant. After lunch take a ride on the wooden boat for the “Jesus Boat” ride at Sea of Galilee. The base of Jesus’ early ministry, the Sea of Galilee – or Lake Kinneret, as it is known in Israel – is one of the most important locations for Christian faith. Many New Testament stories take place around the Sea of Galilee, and it was from this region that Jesus called his disciples to follow him. At about 212 meters (or nearly 700 feet) below sea level, the Sea of Galilee is the lowest freshwater lake in the world. This lake supports Israel’s life and agriculture today, just as it did in the past. We then proceed to the famous Bethlehem, South of Jerusalem. On arrival at Bethlehem to complete check-in and followed by buffet dinner.

Overnight at Hotel (Bethlehem)

After breakfast we visit old city of Jerusalem, Golgotha, Wailing Wall, a remnant of the ancient wall surrounding the Jewish Temple’s country yard and most sacred sites of Judaism. After sightseeing return back to hotel. Lunch in local restaurant in Jerusalem. On arrival buffet dinner at hotel.  Overnight at Hotel (Bethlehem)

After Breakfast, drive to Ein Karem, an ancient village and Birth place of John the Baptist. Golgotha is the biblical name for the place where Jesus was crucified. It was probably a small hill just outside the walls of ancient Jerusalem. According to Christian tradition, it was within the area now occupied by the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Continue to visit Mt. Olives in East Jerusalem with 3 peaks and also Jewish Cemetery holding 1,50,000 graves. Proceed to Gethsemane, a garden at the foot of Mt. Olives where Jesus prayed with his disciples before Crucifixion. While the above title is a matter of opinion there are a lot of reasons to validate the claim. For example the location of the Mount of Olives is a perfect place to take in views of the Temple Mount and the rest of the Old City. It’s also a very pleasant place to take a walk along the curvaceous road that leads to the top of the Mount of Olives. Plenty of shade, views, and usually solitude to go along with the fact that the Mount of Olives is quite a prominent place for those who believe in the events that are chronicled in the Bible. Be sure to have your camera ready for all the spectacular views of the Old City. Lunch in local restaurant in Jerusalem. After sightseeing return back to hotel. On arrival buffet dinner at hotel.

Overnight at Hotel (Bethlehem)

Early breakfast at hotel. After breakfast, check out and proceed for crossing the border from Israel side through Allenby Bridge with all formalities (change of coach & immigration with custom) to Jordan side and immediately drive back to Amman. On arrival transfer to Queen Alia Int’l Airport to take homebound flight. On arrival at airport to complete all check-in formalities and followed by security and immigration formalities and wait for boarding announcement. After boarding announcement to board Qatar Airways flight QR-0403 from Amman for Doha, leaving Amman at 11:20 hrs and arriving at Doha at 14:50 hrs. After take-off the flight, lunch will be served on board. On arrival at Hamad Int’l Airport at Doha, proceed for security check of hand baggage and physical frisking; then proceed to designated boarding gate to board the onward flight for Kolkata. After boarding announcement, board the flight and leave Doha by Qatar Airways flight QR-0540 for Kolkata leaving Doha at 18:45 hrs and arriving at Kolkata, NSC Bose Int’l Airport at 01:45 hrs (Next Day). After take-off the flight have dinner on board.

On arrival at Kolkata, after Immigration proceed to pick-up checked-in baggage from carrousel and then walk through Customs area and submit declaration form duly filled-in in all respect. After completing all the formalities leave airport for home with sweet memories of the tour.