Jordan & Israel Trip Details
March 12-25, 2027
Biblical Study Program Dates
March 12-25, 2027
Trip dates include anticipated travel time. The itinerary prepared is scheduled for your departure from the USA on March 12, to arrive in Amman, Jordan on March 13. Departure from Tel Aviv on March 24 to arrive home by March 25, 2027. See Trip Itinerary for more details!
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Total Program Land Cost (based on double occupancy):
$3,850 + $300 for group tips
*$985 single supplement for private room (limited)
Pay Deposit or make Payments here.
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The Program Fee for the March 2027 Jordan & Israel Study Trip includes;
Travel the Text Experience
Customized itinerary planning specific to Biblical Study Trip emphasis
Virtual group info meeting(s) and travel planning support with Geoff and Jamie Carroll
Pre-trip access to online “Biblical Foundations” study trip preparation course
On-site teaching provided by Geoff Carroll throughout the trip, with developed TTT Biblical Study Program curriculum
TTT Travel Materials including:
TTT Travel Study Guide
Day Bag
Foldable/packable seat cushion
TTT Luggage Tags
Israel & Jordan Travel Expenses
11 nights of accommodations as per itinerary (or similar)
Porterage (where available)
Daily breakfast and dinner buffet
2 lunches
Deluxe motorcoach transportation
All site entrance fees
Wadi Rum Jeep excursion
Red Sea Snorkeling excursion
Border crossing and exit fees for Jordan/Israel
Jordanian Visa fees
All Tips for Group Experiences
Your $300 final cash payment goes toward the tips paid to all guides, facilitators, drivers, hotel staff (housekeeping, valet, dining), excursions, etc.
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Airfare
Lunches (with a few exceptions)
Israel Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) Payment (see below for more info): about $7-$8 (25 shekels).
Special beverages (with the exception of juice, tea and coffee at breakfast, water at dinner)
Extra personal expenses due to delays or traveling separate from group flight, including airport transfers for late arrivals, cancellations, or emergencies.
Any other unforeseen personal expense outside the program schedule.
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PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Israel & Jordan: March 2027
Registration Deposit
$850* deposit due upon registration to confirm your place on this trip.
Registration deadline is September 15, 2026 and space is limited, and provided on a first come first serve basis. Register and submit deposit today to confirm your place!
December 12, 2026: Final Pre-Trip Payment Due in Full
$3,000 per person*
$985 single supplement for private room (if applicable)
*If you have a trip discount/credit from a previously cancelled trip, please contact us with any questions to confirm your final balance due.
Due on Arrival: Group Tip Contribution
$300 per person
Please bring this final payment in cash on arrival, to assist us with the high cash payment needs for tips throughout Jordan and Israel. These funds will go to our drivers, local facilitators and guides, hotel dining, housekeeping, and valet, site and excursion experiences. etc.
Please request large bills from your bank and bring clean $100s, $50s as larger bills are appreciated by our local providers as they often receive a higher rate of exchange. Bills that are torn, marked, or too old cannot be exchanged. Thank you for helping us take care of all who will take care of us!
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The Refund Policy for this March 2027 Israel & Jordan Biblical Study Trip is as follows:
Full refund less *non-refundable $200 service fee for cancellations received after deposit and registration.
Full refund less $850 deposit for cancellations received 120-90 days prior to March 12, 2027.
Full refund less $3,000 for cancellations received 90-46 days prior to March 12, 2027.
No refund of any pre-trip payments made for cancellations received 45 days or less prior to March 12, 2027.
*If Travel the Text cancels the trip due to low enrollment full refunds of all payments will be issued within 90 days of cancellation notification.
Flights
Group members are responsible for their own flight schedules and ticketing. You may book directly with your preferred airline or travel agent. Some may wish to arrive early or depart later, which may incur additional hotel nights and private airport transfers not included in the program fee. Travel the Text will provide as much assistance and flexibility as possible. Please reach out with any questions you may have as you finalize your travel plans so we can help ensure your travel is as smooth as possible.
With any questions please contact us by email to: Jamie@travelthetext.com
The recommended group flight is detailed below, and the included airport transfers will be scheduled according to the group flight arrival and departure times.
RECOMMENDED GROUP FLIGHT ITINERARY
The recommended group flight itinerary outlined above should be booked directly through American Airlines. You can view this itinerary from this link to Google Flights: https://www.google.com/travel/flights/s/6ouoFrgwa4BwUmCN8
This flight offers a NON-STOP flight from DFW to Amman, Jordan which is great! For this trip itinerary, we’ve opted to recommend the multi-city ticket arriving into Amman, Jordan and departing from Tel Aviv.
This saves us at least a couple hundred dollars per person than if we alternately crossed back into Jordan, requiring transportation, additional visa fees, and possibly another hotel night. It also provides a bit more stability for flight cancellations, as either Israel or Jordan can cause the entire ticket to cancel. We are negotiating for more flexibility in our refund policy in the case flights are cancelled, as this is the biggest and most likely indicator for if travel at any travel date is recommended. The return flight is from Tel Aviv with a late departure (12:20 am, March 25, but you’d arrive to the airport by 9:20 pm March 24. This allows an overnight flight immediately on departure, and is much better for re-entry jet lag. We love these flights when we can offer them, and will arrive early enough to the airport for plenty of time to sort suitcases and change into travel clothes and freshen up before travel. We’ll see just enough sites the final day to ensure you can sleep well!
Please reach out to Jamie@travelthetext.com with any questions regarding finalizing the best flight option for you.
*NOTE: Please remember that the included airport transfers will be scheduled according to the primary group flight itinerary. You are welcome to arrive or depart on different flights/times/days but are responsible for any additional transfer or accommodation fees outside of this program itinerary.
Physical Endurance
***This study program is only suitable for those who are physically able to walk a minimum of 3-5 miles per day, on a variety of terrain. The risk of injury from falls is high for those with mobility impairments, and for your well-being, we cannot recommend this program for you.***
Many days there are optional hikes for the more active in the group, with alternative transportation or activities available for those who need or prefer it. However, to reach most of the teaching sites, each day will require at least 3-5 miles of walking over a variety of terrain including pavement, dirt, cobbled, gravel, and worn (slippery) stone. Expect to be walking up and down hills, in varying weather.
PREPARE: To prepare for this trip, take stairs instead of elevators, go for daily walks (with incline if possible), or engage in other cardio activities. This will allow you to get the most out of your experience with less fatigue as we make the most of each day in the land of the Bible.
For those with limited mobility, we can often advise you about which sites are more physically demanding, so you can make decisions on when to sit one out, to save energy for other experiences. Please note that this Jordan & Israel program itinerary is more physically demanding than some of our other programs. Most of those on our trips are able to fully participate in over 80%+ of the sites, even if some need to skip the optional hikes, or more physically demanding sites.
SUPPORT: We ask those with limited mobility who dream of journeying to the land of the Bible to share your concerns with your group leader, and to have humble conversations to discern if this trip is a good option for you physical ability. On arrival, please be willing to advise Travel the Text’s Geoff Carroll of any mobility concerns so we can continue to advise and support you.
PASSPORT
You must have a passport for international travel and it must be not expire for at least 6 months after your departure from Israel or it must be renewed prior to travel. For this trip itinerary this means your passport must not expire prior to September 25, 2027 or it must be renewed prior to travel.
Passport renewal information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html
Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL)
As of January 1, 2025, U.S. citizens need an approved Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) to visit Israel for tourism or business. The ETA-IL is valid for two years or until your passport expires, whichever is shorter. Many countries are increasingly requiring something similar for those eligible for “visa free” travel to their countries. It is a simple (though perhaps tedious) process, with about a $7 (25 shekel), and most often approved within minutes.
We will advise you closer to your travel dates with any updates on how to secure this for your trip.
Travel Visas
USA passport holders do require a purchased visa (est. $60) for entering and re-entering Jordan. We will process these on your behalf in advance of the trip, and the fees are included in the Program Fee. If you do not have a USA Passport, please ensure we have your complete details so we can secure your ability to seamlessly enter/exit Israel and Jordan. The travel crossing we are using are convenient and easy to you, and this helps us ensure we are prepared well in advance.
Accommodation
Though subject to change, the accommodations reserved for your experience are:
Opal Hotel, Amman (1 Night)
5-star hotel near the airport for convenient travel on arrival with a large lobby and visiting areas, fitness center, bar, and many relaxing areas for conversation.
Petra Guesthouse Hotel (2 Nights)
4-star hotel with a prime location at the entrance gates to the ancient city of Petra. A fun highlight of this hotel includes the “Cave Bar,” an ancient Nabatean cave that’s been turned into a great space to enjoy a drink and relax after a day exploring.
Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort (1 Night)
5-star resort hotel with mountain and ocean views this is one of the newest and best hotels in Aqaba, and a perfect position for our snorkeling excursion, and quick location for crossing into Israel the next day.
Jericho Oasis Resort Hotel, Judean Wilderness (4 Nights)
4-star resort hotel offering a beautiful wilderness destination in the Judean Wilderness just north of the Dead Sea. Complete with pools, spas, restaurant, fitness center and ping pong, guests always enjoy this unique location in the lowest city on earth. We can access the Dead Sea and Jerusalem areas from here allowing us to relax for a little longer this stay.
Ein Gev Holiday Village (3 Nights)
Ein Gev is operated by a kibbutz situated on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, with a private beach, and many outdoor areas to relax and be fully present in one of the most meaningful places on earth.