Hidden Jordan with Israel

On arrival in Amman, we will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Settle in before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travellers during a Jordanian Welcome Reception. Stay: Amman, Rotana Hotel

Today starts with a guided tour of Amman. Discover the historic legacy of the city at the Roman Theatre and Nymphaeum, before taking in the enchanting Citadel. You'll then stroll via a traditional souk, where the sights and smells of spices and gold are sure to delight. Afterwards, drive to the ruined city of Jerash. A once great Roman city, here you will be transported back some 6,500 years in time to the ‘Pompeii of the Middle East'. Continue to the Dead Sea this afternoon where you will check into your hotel. Stay: Dead Sea, Crowne Plaza (B/D)

Insider Experience: Visit a popular spot to sample the Jordanian sweet kanafeh, a delicious cheese pastry soaked in a sugar syrup.

Spend the morning at leisure, perhaps floating on the salty waters of the Dead Sea.

Later travel to Bethabara, the Baptismal Site of Jesus Christ. Arrive in Aqaba this afternoon, a picturesque port set on the Red Sea.

This evening is yours to enjoy as you wish. Stay: Movenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba (B)

This morning, perhaps take advantage of the hotel facilities, go for a dip in the Red Sea or enjoy a glass-bottom boat tour. Then travel to Wadi Rum this afternoon where you'll join an Insider Experience. Continue on to your desert camp and savour a unique Bedouin dinner this evening. After dinner, perhaps enhance your experience and explore the uninterrupted desert night skies with some stargazing. A presentation and giant telescopes bring these star-studded skies to life. Stay: Wadi Rum, Hasanza Waideh Camp (B/D)

Insider Experience: In Wadi Rum, take an exciting 4WD tour across the lunar-like desert landscapes. As the sun goes down, toast the day with a glass of sparkling wine.

Today, a short drive brings you to Little Petra, an archaeological site where magnificent buildings have been carved into sandstone canyons. Continue on to your hotel before your included dinner. Stay Two Nights: Petra, Movenpick Nabatean Castle (B/D)

Insider Experience: Tonight, enjoy an evening of learning and fun, as you partake in a Jordanian hands-on dining experience at Petra Kitchen.

Following breakfast at your hotel, spend the morning exploring Petra. Famous for its rock-cut architecture, stone colours and formations, Petra is also known as the Rose City. Wander through a narrow gorge called the Siq and emerge to witness Petra's most breathtaking and elaborate ruin, Al Khazneh, also known as the Treasury. Among the numerous temples, caves and tombs in this UNESCO World Heritage site is the Ad-Deir Monastery, worth the 900-step ascent for those who wish to explore more.

This evening, perhaps witness Petra by Night as you wander through the lit-up complex of temples. (B)

After breakfast, travel to Shobak and visit the earliest crusader castle in the region. Set within the walls of the old city, the fortified castle dominates the town and has been the setting for a number of battles. Continue to Madaba, best known as the ‘City of Mosaics', for its beautiful Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. Madaba is most famous for the 6th-century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. Covering the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, witness over two million pieces of coloured stone depicting the hills and valleys, villages and towns.

Afterwards, head to the mountaintop Memorial of Moses at Mount Nebo. It is here, that the Bible states, Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land that he could never enter. Atop the mountain, enjoy captivating views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and River Jordan. Continue to Amman this afternoon. Stay: Amman, Rotana Hotel (B/D)

Depart Amman and travel to the Israel border. With a history stretching back almost 5,000 years, few places in the world resonate in the same way as Israel. This evening, enjoy an Insider Experience. Stay Two Nights: Jerusalem, Herbert Samuel Hotel, or similar (B/D)

Insider Experience: Experience an authentic Jewish Sabbath, where you are welcomed into a family's home for a five-course dinner by candle light, to share in the meaning of Shabbat.

Start out with views from Mount Scopus and the Mount of Olives, a vista which includes the Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount, the top of the Holy Sepulchre and Mount Zion, as well as the old city walls and gates. At Mount Zion, you see the Room of the Last Supper and the Tomb of David. After lunch, walk along part of the Via Dolorosa as the guide explains the significance of the holy sites in Christian history. Continue to the iconic Western Wall, navigating through the winding streets of the Christian and Muslim quarters of the city. (B/L)

Insider Experience: Enjoy a special lunch today, where you'll sample an Israeli staple, the falafel, and learn about its role in the traditional Israeli household.

Today, you will visit the immensely moving Yad Vashem, the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust. You walk through the museum independently, accompanied by an audio guide. The visit is unrushed, and there are gardens and places to sit and reflect.

Afterwards, explore the pretty and historic village of Ein Karem, perhaps visiting the Church of Saint John the Baptist and the site of Mary's Spring. Then view the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Israel Museum and visit Bethlehem to see the sixth-century Church of the Nativity, with the chance to descend to the grotto to see the location of Jesus' manger, as well as Manger Square, before your transfer to Tel Aviv. Stay Two Nights: Tel Aviv, Opera Herbert Samuel Hotel (B)

This lively seaside city is a dramatic contrast after your time spent discovering places rich in religious history. After breakfast, explore Tel Aviv, wandering through the Zodiac Alleyways of Old Jaffa and seeing unique Bauhaus buildings. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Perhaps head out on a food tour of Tel Aviv and sample Israeli street food or explore the colourful street art on a guided tour. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner tonight. (B/D)

Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast with a transfer to the airport. (B)