Mystical Israel & Timeless Jordan

November 7th - November 21st, 2023

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club (https://www.photoflytravel.com/) have invited us on this brand new adventure. Email joinus@photoflytravel.com for the DAILY ITINERARY!

Sign up at https://www.photoflytravel.org/israel-jordan-group-tours/

Israel (8 Nights/9 Days):

The first part of our journey is spent exploring many corners of this beautiful country. Astounding landscapes, amazing people, surreal history (not only religious), and diverse varieties of local cuisine make for the trip of a lifetime, and this is only part 1!

Tel Aviv (2 Nights)

Highlights:

• Privately guided orientation tour of the city
  *Rothschild Boulevard and famous landmark Bauhaus edifices
  *The Center for Israeli Innovation
  *Ein Hod Artist Village
  *Tasting Experience at the Carmel Market
  *Trip to Jaffa

Haifa, Kibbutz, Akko, Nazareth, & the Turquoise Grottoes of Rosh Hanikra (2 Nights)

Highlights:

• Kibbutz living
• Haifa
• Akko
• Rosh Hanikra
• Steepest Cable Car in the World
• Kayaking through the grottoes of Rosh Hanikra
• Nazareth

The Sea of Galilee, Mt Gilboa, & the Warm Springs of Gan Hashlosha National Park

Highlights:

• Capernaum Fishing Village
• Tabgha
• Mt Gilboa Scenic Drive & Hike
• Gan Hashlosha National Park

Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, & Everything In-between (3 Nights)

Highlights:

• Privately guided tour of various sites
• The Old City: Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Muslim quarter
• Dome of The Rock
• Photograph Iconic Landmarks: the Russian Compound, the Haas Promenade with views of the holy city, and the First Station (Tachana)
• Tasting Tour at Machane Yehuda Market
• Traditional Shabbat Dinner
• Bethlehem
• Jericho
• Judean Desert Road Trip & Desert Fortress
• Dead Sea
• Ein Gedi Oasis

Eilat (1 night)

Highlights:

• R&R at a resort
• Optional Snorkeling Adventure (Not Included: price and sign up details TBD)

Part 2: Jordan (5 Nights/6 Days)

Part two of our adventure takes us across the nearby border, but it’s like stepping back in time 1,000 years! Where Israel has been modernized in many areas, Jordan has retained massive swaths of uninhabited wonderlands, dotted with tiny villages and ancient traditions still practiced to this day.

The Wadi Rum (1 Night)

Highlights:

• Luxury Camping
• Martian Dome Optional Room Upgrade: Ultra-glamping
  (See daily itinerary for price & more details)
• Jeep Safari
• Optional Sunrise Hike to Rock Bridge (See daily itinerary for price & more details)

Petra (2 Nights)

• Magical Nabatean City Guided Tour
• Exploring Petra once in the PM and once in the AM to allow for plenty of time to see more & photograph at your own pace

Amman (2 Nights)

En Route from Petra:

• Shobak Castle
• Madaba
• Mt Nebo & Moses’ Discovery

Guided tour of Amman:

• Roman Theatre
• Citadel and the Temple of Hercules
• Old City Walk

The Eastern Desert Castles:

• Al Kharaneh
• Amra Castle
• Al Azraq Castle

This entire trip will be amazing for photography and one photographer will be on hand to help those who want to learn more about using their cameras, compose better images, etc.

PhotoFly Travel Club adventures are laid back when it comes to photography. They are not workshop style based tours and you do not need to be an avid photographer to join. All are welcome!

Notes:

• Privately guided small group tour as always!
• All Taxes & Fees included
• All transfers and ground transportation included
• Roommate Pairing to save money
• International Airfare is not included

We will assist all guests with finding the best flight if needed

**Flying into Ben Gurion International Airport, Tel Aviv (TLV) and departing from Queen Alia International Airport, Amman (AMM). Specific arrival/departure times needed will be sent to the group approximately 4 months prior to the trip.

E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Price: $3,795.00
Single Supplement: $1,149.00

Deposit: $600.00

Sign up at https://www.photoflytravel.org/israel-jordan-group-tours/