Tuesday, April 22nd – Jordan Pre-tour group flies from USA to Israel OR Jordan (to be determined) on  an afternoon flight.

Wednesday, April 23^rd – Tel Aviv/Jerusalem/Amman – Today we either arrive in Amman OR arrive at Tel Aviv in the mid-morning , bus to Jerusalem and have lunch overlooking the city and then we transfer to the Israel/Jordan border and cross the Allenby/Hussein bridge and board our Jordanian bus and continue to Amman (direct to Amman or through Israel to be determined).  We then  check into the beautiful and grand Le Royal Amman Hotel.

Thursday, April 24^th –  Amman/Mid-Jordan – We begin our day with a visit to the Jordan Archaeological Museum and see the famous  Dead Sea Copper Scrolls.  We then visit MT. NEBO, the site where Moses looked into the Promised Land and the place of his burial. We then visit MADABA, with the oldest map of Jerusalem. Next we drive to MACHAERUS, the fortress and palace of Herod Antipas and the site of the death of John the Baptist. Overnight at the Ma’In Resort Hotel, a special place to relax in this desert land built next to a high cascading hot springs waterfall.

Friday, April 25^th – Mid Jordan/Petra- Today, after a leisurely start, we visit BAB EDH-DHRA, possible site of biblical SODOM sifting through the ash layer for brimstone and pottery shards and then NUMEIRA (possible site of biblical GOMORRAH). Our next stop is the possible site of LOT’S CAVE and MUSEUM at ZOAR. We then drive to Petra and overnight at the beautiful Petra Movenpick Hotel

Saturday, April 26^th – Petra – All day tour of the awesome World Heritage Site of PETRA, “the Rose-red City Half as Old as Time” and the new PETRA MUSEUM. Overnight again at the gorgeous Petra Movenpick Hotel.

Sunday, April 27^th – Eilat/Jerusalem – Early morning start from Petra to where we cross the Jordan/Israel border near Eilat. We arrive at EILAT and first visit the fascinating RED SEA MARINE OBSERVATORY.  We then visit TIMNA PARK and have a guided spiritual tour of the replica full scale WILDERNESS TABERNACLE.   We then catch a late-afternoon flight from Eilat back to Ben Gurion to meet the incoming main Israel tour group and bus with our guide to Jerusalem and overnight at the Dan Jerusalem so we can start our wonderful tour of Israel in the morning!

Jordan Pre-Tour- April 22nd-27th, 2025 – 6 Days : $????

*Total price includes: 4 and 5 star Hotels with half board (Breakfast and Dinner),and all Guide/Bus/Tips cost.  Price given is cash price (payment by check). Credit Card can be accepted but with 3 percent upcharge.

NOTE: A travel insurance medical policy at least is recommended and not included in pricing. You can get an idea of of “medical only” policy cost or a total travel insurance policy by doing an estimate from https://worldtrips.com .  Choosing trip cancellation insurance along with the medical policy raises insurance costs significantly. For full trip cancellation insurance see also https://worldnomads.com (under 70) or https://insuremytrip.com for  all ages.

You should sign up for a policy within two weeks of registration for best coverage.

$500 per person deposit due upon registration, payment in full is due by February 20th. Cancellations in writing and confirmed by phone (512-557-3140) received on or before January 10th will receive a full refund less $150 cancellation per person and administrative fee. Cancellations in writing after this date will be subject to refunds based on the refund policies of the respective airline carriers and ground operators to which payments for services have been paid. In most cases a percentage of monies may be debited by these providers. Interruption of trip for any reason will be subject to regulations imposed by respective providers. World of the Bible Tours, and Trans-Global Travel assume no responsibility for refunds on any unused portion of the trip. Payment of deposit is indication of agreement with all the tour terms listed.

Meals are half-board (breakfast and dinner) daily within the hotels or guest houses, or outside restaurants as scheduled by the Tour Director. Lunch is not included, although time for a brief lunch break will be provided. At such times all food and beverage purchases are the sole responsibility of the participant. Missed meals (for whatever reason), substitution meals, and additional food and all beverage purchases at scheduled meals, room service, food items in store in the room, etc. are the sole responsibility of the participant. Snacks or meals at any time on the tour or in transit to the tour are the participant’s responsibility.

Tips to the bus driver, the tour guide, hotel staff, restaurants and miscellaneous people are included in the package price. Generally, this tip amount, which is specified on the Registration form, is paid with your final payment as Dr. Price tips for the whole group. Porterage is provided for one bag only between designated carriers upon arrival at foreign destination hotels. Excess luggage should follow the recommended tip schedule of $1 per bag. Each participant is responsible for their own luggage to and from tour arrival and home departure airports. Weight allowances vary with airlines and each participant is responsible for obtaining correct information from their carrier and for paying excess pounds. Carriers are now typically charging $100 for the second checked bag either way.

World of the Bible Tours, Trans-Global Travel, its tour hosts, and any other sponsoring organizations, designated persons, airlines and their representatives, act only in the capacity of agents for passengers in matters relating to all means of conveyance, lodging, and all other services in relation to tourism domestic and foreign, and as such hold themselves free of responsibility for any damages from any causes whatsoever and assume no liability for any injury, delay, loss, or accident occasioned by equipment defect, fault or negligence of any person(s) or company entrusted with fulfilling the services and/or arrangements of the tour. We furthermore accept no responsibility for inconveniences or expenses caused by delays, changes of any kind, or other conditions that may affect the passenger in any way. We reserve the right to change any tour arrangement should conditions warrant (based on the judgment of the tour operators) and will attempt to substitution of equal value (as is possible in the estimation of the tour director). We also reserve the right to decline, accept or retain any person as a member of the tour for any reason. In such cases refund for the unused portion of the tour will be made according to the refund policy as set forth in this document. We are also not to be held responsible for any event, act or omission occurring while passengers are under the control of scheduled or unscheduled conveyances. The passage contract in use by such carriers shall constitute the sole contract between these carriers and the purchaser(s) and/or passenger(s) of this tour. These terms and conditions apply from the moment of registration and payment of deposit and remain in effect until the conclusion of the tour and return to Newark or other International departure point.

Accommodations in Israel are in four- or five-star hotels. All rooms are double occupancy. Triple occupancy is possible at a reduced charge but is not necessarily recommended. Single Occupancy rooms are available at the additional rate specified on the Registration form. Participants who join the tour without a roommate will have a roommate assigned. In the event that no roommate is available before the final payment is due the participant must pay the single supplement rate. Any substitutions or alteration of these arrangements during the tour due to personal preference and other reasons are the sole responsibility of the participant.

Insurance is not included for any losses whatsoever. Please purchase your own insurance for trip cancellation, life and health, and any other coverage required (there are several tour insurance web sites to compare prices at).

Costs and tips to porters, taxi drivers, and restaurant wait staff for personal services are not included in the group tipping program, beverages not included with meals (bottled & mineral water, coffee & tea [included at breakfast only], soft drinks, laundry, personal items, and other conveyance fares not specified as a part of the tour package, or any other item or expense not detailed in the terms above are also the sole responsibility of the tour participant.

Transportation is usually provided by our agent Trans-Global Travel or their agents. Tour rates usually include international air transportation between Newark, NJ and Tel Aviv (except for fuel surcharge subject to change) but not always and can be modified to Land Only rate if requested or required if group air requirements are not met (flights purchased by participant(s) under Land Only arrangement are their sole responsibility), transfer to and from the airport, conveyance within countries, between hotels and tour sites by bus.

Domestic Air fares from home cities to Newark (EWR)are the sole responsibility of each Participant except when included with additional cost by mutual agreement prior to final payment.