11 days in Israel, Petra - Wadi Musa & Wadi Rum Itinerary

Visitors flock to Wadi Musa to witness the rose colored rock-carved temples and tombs of Petra, the famous ancient city and World Heritage Site.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): explore the ancient world of Petra, admire the striking features of The Great Temple, delve into the distant past at Temple of Dushares, then delve into the distant past at Al-Beidha - Little Petra, and finally delve into the distant past at Obelisk Tomb.

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Rome, Italy to Petra - Wadi Musa is an approximately 7-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Central European Time to Eastern European Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Wadi Rum.

Tourism in Wadi Rum revolves around UNESCO-protected desert scenery and spectacular limestone rock formations following a dry river bed, which in World War I served as the headquarters of a British-inspired Arab revolt against the Ottomans.

On the 29th (Sun), explore the fascinating landscape at Wadi Rum Protected Area.

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You can drive from Petra - Wadi Musa to Wadi Rum in 2 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Eilat.

At the northern extreme of the Red Sea sits Eilat, a resort town popular with domestic and international tourists.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Mon): observe the fascinating underwater world at Underwater Observatory Marine Park, explore the striking landscape of Timna Park, and then test your problem-solving skills at Escape Room Eilat. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Tue): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, explore the gorgeous colors at Dolphin Reef, and then ponder the design of Musical Fountain.

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Getting from Wadi Rum to Eilat by car takes about 1.5 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Eilat can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to fly to Tel Aviv.

Called the "White City" thanks to the color of its World Heritage-listed architectural landmarks, Tel Aviv serves as Israel's modern and cosmopolitan second city.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tel Aviv: The Baha'i Gardens (in Haifa) and Nazareth (The Church of the Annunciation & Nazareth Village). Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Jaffa Old City, take a leisurely stroll along Tayelet, explore the world behind art at Tel Aviv Museum of Art, and savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

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Fly from Eilat to Tel Aviv in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Eilat in December, you will find days in Tel Aviv are a bit cooler (22°C), and nights are about the same (14°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can go by car to Jerusalem.

Few places in the world boast such a long history and such a rich multiethnic culture as Jerusalem, a city sacred to Jews, Muslims, and Christians.

Jerusalem is known for historic sites, museums, parks, shopping, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center, explore the ancient world of Western Wall, admire the striking features of Eglise du Saint-Sepulcre, and get to know the fascinating history of Old City of Jerusalem.

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Traveling by car from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem takes an hour. Traveling from Tel Aviv in January, Jerusalem is a bit cooler at night with lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.