I recently returned from a wonderful trip to Israel and Jordan sponsored by Travex and UTA, our Virtuoso partners in those countries. In ten days we experienced the best Israel and Jordan have to offer.
Israel highlights include a visit to a Golan Heights winery, Masada, Bethlehem, and most importantly the city of Jerusalem. We walked from the Mount of Olives through the Old City, stopping at Stations of the Cross and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Our visit ended at the Western Wall, a must see site!
Jordan; what an amazing country! So much more than I expected and the people were wonderful. Outside of Amman, we visited Jerash, one of the decapolis cities from the third century. We overnighted in Petra for a chance to ride a camel to see the sixth century B.C. ruins, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What a day! We also spent time with Bedouins in Wadi Rum on a wild jeep ride in the desert. We ended that day at a Dead Sea resort where we treated ourselves to a spa afternoon.
Length of Trip: 11 days
Places visited: Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Caesarea, Golan Heights, Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Jerusalem
Time of Year: February
Appeals to: Those with an interest in heritage, history, culture
Traveled with: Other Virtuoso agents from across the globe.
Note to Traveler: Lots of walking on uneven cobblestone ground, some distances.
Insider tip: Don't miss the jeep ride with Bedouins at Wadi Rum and the monastery at Petra.
