THE PEACE ROUTE

Day 6 | Saturday | WADI RUM – PETRA – AMMAN
Breakfast. Departure to visit Petra, the Rose City—capital of the Nabataeans and recognized as a Wonder of the World in 2007. We will explore the most important and iconic monuments carved into the rock by the Nabataeans, including the Obelisk Tomb; the Siq (a 1 km-long canyon leading to the impressive and renowned Treasury, or *Al Khazneh*); the Street of Facades; and the colorful tombs and Royal Tombs. Afterward, we will travel to Amman. Dinner and overnight stay in Amman.

Day 7 | Sunday | AMMAN – MADABA – MOUNT NEBO – ALLENBY – JERUSALEM
Breakfast. Departure for Madaba, known as the "City of Mosaics," located just 30 km from the Jordanian capital. There, we will visit the Church of St. George, home to the oldest known mosaic map of the Holy Land, created in 571 AD. Next, we will visit Mount Nebo, a site of great importance to Christians; it was the last place visited by Moses, and from there, the prophet beheld the Promised Land—a land he would never actually enter. We will then proceed to the Allenby border crossing. After completing border formalities, we will continue to Jerusalem with an English-speaking driver. Overnight in Jerusalem. Dinner not included.

Day 8 | Monday | JERUSALEM OLD CITY (OPTIONAL NIGHT TOUR: SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW AT THE TOWER OF DAVID)
Breakfast. Departure for the Mount of Olives to enjoy a magnificent view of the city. We continue to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Basilica of the Agony. We will then head to the Old City, ascend the Temple Mount (subject to access), and visit the Western Wall. Afterward, we will walk the Via Dolorosa to reach the site of Jesus' crucifixion and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. We will visit Mount Zion, home to King David's Tomb, the Cenacle (site of the Last Supper), and the Dormition Abbey. We will then proceed to the modern part of the city to visit the Mahane Yehuda Market (Shuk)—Jerusalem's most famous market—where you can experience the true variety of Israeli cuisine. Beyond its products, the market's main charm lies in the multicultural atmosphere found among its bustling stalls. Overnight in Jerusalem. Dinner not included. Optional: Nighttime Sound and Light Show tour at the Tower of David. 4,000 years of Jerusalem's history come to life in a fascinating audiovisual spectacle, featuring stunning virtual reality imagery projected onto the walls of the Tower of David complex. Overnight stay in Jerusalem. Dinner not included.

Day 9 | Tuesday | MODERN JERUSALEM (OPTIONAL BETHLEHEM)
Breakfast. Departure for the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum, home to the Dead Sea Scrolls and a scale model of Jerusalem as it appeared in the time of Jesus. Panoramic tour of modern Jerusalem and the Israeli Parliament (Knesset). We continue to the picturesque neighborhood of Ein Karem to visit the Church of St. John the Baptist. Next, we visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum and Memorial. Overnight in Jerusalem. Dinner not included. Optional Bethlehem: Visit to Bethlehem including lunch; we will visit the Church of the Nativity, the Grotto of the Manger, and the 14-pointed star (marking the birthplace of Jesus). Return to Jerusalem. Note: We recommend booking the optional Bethlehem tour one week prior to the start of the program. Return to Jerusalem. Accommodation in Jerusalem. Dinner not included.

Day 10 | Wednesday | JERUSALEM (OPTIONAL MASADA AND DEAD SEA)
Breakfast. Free day. Option to take the Masada and Dead Sea tour. Departure for the Dead Sea region, one of the lowest points on Earth. Cable car ascent to Masada, the final Jewish stronghold in the struggle against the Romans. Visit to the archaeological site, Herod's Palace, and the ancient synagogue. Free time to enjoy a swim in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea. Note: We recommend booking the optional Masada and Dead Sea tour one week prior to the start of the program. Return to Jerusalem. Accommodation in Jerusalem. Dinner not included.

Day 11 | Thursday | JERUSALEM – TEL AVIV
Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to Ben Gurion Airport.