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Times for the trips vary tremendously depending on how busy the border crossing terminals is. If the terminals are busy the crossing may take up to 3 hours more. The VIP service at the bridge speeds up the procedure.
We recommend travelling with carry or hand luggage only to save time at the border. Keep your luggage with you and have it checked at the personal security check.
Typical Timings using the Shuttle Bus
(all times are approximate and depend on how busy the border is, traffic, etc):
Day 01:
| 07:05 | Depart Amman |
| 07:50 | Arrive at Jordanian Terminal of King Hussein/ Allenby Bridge |
| 08:30 | Shuttle Bus departs from Jordanian |
| 09:30 | Complete security, immigration & customs (varies according to how busy the terminal is). Meet driver on exit from Israeli terminal after customs |
| 10:00 | Depart from border crossing to Jerusalem |
| 10:45 | Arrive Mt of Olives & start visit of Jerusalem. |
| 17:00 | Check in to your hotel. |
Day 02:
| 08:30 | Visit to Bethlehem & Shepherds Field |
| 11:00 | Continue to Ein Karem |
| 12:30 | Visit Ein Karem |
| 14:00 | Visit of West Jerusalem |
| 16:00 | Drive back to Hotel in Jerusalem |
Day 03:
| 08:00 | Check out of Hotel |
| 09:30 | Visit Jericho |
| 12:30 | Leave to Qumran |
| 13:30 | Visit Qumran |
| 15:30 | Leave Qumran to Allenby Bridge |
| 16:00 | Arrive Allenby Bridge |
| 16.40 | Shuttle bus departs to Jordanian terminal |
| 17:00 | Arrive Jordanian Terminal |
| 17:15 | Depart for Amman |
| 19:00 | Arrive Amman |
On Friday & Saturday and on the Jewish Holidays the bridge closes early & this program is not possible. It is possible to do this trip with a return via Sheikh Hussein on these days at extra cost. Please contact us for details.
Typical Timings using the VIP Service from Jordanian side only
(all times are approximate and depend on how busy the border is, traffic, etc).
Day 01:
| 07:15 | Depart Amman |
| 08:00 | Arrive at Jordanian Terminal of King Hussein/ Allenby Bridge |
| 08:30 | Shuttle Van departs from Jordanian to Israeli Terminal |
| 09:00 | Complete security, immigration & customs (varies according to how busy the terminal is). Meet driver on exit from terminal after customs |
| 09:20 | Depart from border crossing to Jerusalem |
| 10.00 | Arrive Mt of Olives & start visit of Jerusalem. |
| 17:00 | Check in to your hotel. |
Day 02:
| 08:30 | Visit to Bethlehem & Shepherds Field |
| 11:00 | Continue to Ein Karem |
| 12:30 | Visit Ein Karem |
| 14:00 | Visit of West Jerusalem |
| 16:00 | Drive back to Hotel in Jerusalem |
Day 03:
| 08:00 | Check out of Hotel |
| 09:30 | Visit Jericho |
| 12:30 | Leave to Qumran |
| 13:30 | Visit Qumran |
| 15:30 | Leave Qumran to Allenby Bridge |
| 16:00 | Arrive Allenby Bridge |
| 16.40 | Shuttle bus departs to Jordanian terminal |
| 17:00 | Arrive Jordanian Terminal |
| 17:15 | Depart for Amman |
| 19:00 | Arrive Amman |
On Friday & Saturday and on the Jewish Holidays the bridge closes early & this program is not possible. It is possible to do this trip with a return via Sheikh Hussein on these days at extra cost. Please contact us for details.
The VIP service provides you with a VIP room in both terminals. At both terminals you are met and assisted through all formalities by the VIP staff. The service expedites you through queues, which makes a big difference in the time taken for crossing when the border crossing is busy.
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