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VACATION ENHANCING TOURS THE GLORY OF HAIFA (4 days/3 nights) EILAT & PETRA PACKAGE (3 days/2 nights) This package includes: • Three-night accommodations at the Dan Carmel • One free dinner per person, per stay (adults only) • One free entrance per person, per stay to the fitness spa with sauna, Jacuzzi and hammam • One free entrance per person, per stay, to the Japanese Tikotin Museum in Haifa • Free use of the King David Lounge This package includes: • Two-night accommodations at the Dan Eilat or Dan Panorama Eilat • Full Israeli buffet breakfast • Full-day tour of Petra, including lunch This flexible Haifa experience includes a choice of one of the following two tour options: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee: Depart Haifa and drive into the hills of Galilee. Your journey takes you to Nazareth, where you will explore the basilica of the Annunciation. Next see the church of St. Joseph, then walk through the Bazaar of Nazareth. Enjoy a drive through Canna. Afterwards proceed to the Sea of Galilee to visit Tabgha, then on to the Mount of Beatitudes and Capernaum. See the ruins of an ancient synagogue from the 5th century and the house of St. Peter, then relax and enjoy lunch on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. After lunch, ascend the Golan Heights to Shalom Vista point. Descend the scenic serpent road along the borders of Israel, Jordan and Syria. Your last stop is the Yardenit, the Baptismal site on the Jordan River. Tour to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea: Enjoy a scenic ride eastwards to Jerusalem. The tour begins at the summit of Mount of Olives, where you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the walled old city, and the Temple Mount. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane, than pass the monuments of Abshalom and Zachria in the Kidron valley. Your walking tour of the old city of Jerusalem includes the famous Western Wall. Then, walk through the Arab Bazaar to the Via Dolorosa and visit the church of the Holy Sepulcher. Depart Jerusalem and towards the Dead Sea. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea and stop to float upon the waters. Afterwards, enjoy a scenic ride back to Haifa. 20 Israel The morning after arrival, enjoy a full buffet-style Israeli breakfast before departing for a full-day tour to Petra, which will be guided by a licensed Jordanian English-speaking guide. After a short drive you'll arrive at the Aravah Border Pass, where you will cross through to Jordan. Upon arriving in Petra, enjoy an afternoon lunch. Here you will experience Petra, often described as the eighth wonder of the ancient world. It is a vast, unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans. You will be in awe of its natural beauty and outstanding architectural achievements. Entrance to the city is through the Siq, a narrow gorge which is flanked on either side by soaring, high cliffs. A horseback ride through the Siq is included. The Treasury is just the first of the many wonders that make up Petra. There are hundreds of elaborate rock-cut tombs with intricate carvings. Here you will also view the massive Nabataean-built, Roman-style theater. Late in the evening, return to your hotel for the night. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and a hat to protect you from the sun, and always carry plenty of drinking water. Consult your American Express travel counselor for more details on these and other tours, as well as for available airport transfers.