This program includes the most fascinating sites off the Beaten Track that Jordan has to offer. This adventure and cultural program includes: SPA, desert, ecological & archaeological sites, wild reserves, eco tours, canyioning, Jeep safari adventure, Bedouin life style, desert adventures, mountains drive, sand dunes drive, camping, and sea side.
It is built to see Jordan in a short break, above all it is fun!! We have included the highlights of Jordan; the program is very intensive but interesting.
The very name of the country and its famous river of baptism and spiritual cleansing – Jordan – retain the unique heritage of the land where God repeatedly interacted with human beings and sent them his message of righteousness, love and peace.
The heartland of this spiritual landscape the witnessed the unfolding of God’s salvation history is the area alongside the Dead Sea and the Jordan River, in today’s west- central Jordan. This area was called the “plains of Moab" in the Old testament and formed part of the region of “Peraea“ in the New Testament. This is the only area in the holy land that combines the traditions of Moses, Elijah, John the Baptist, and Jesus Christ – key figures in God’s re-demption of humankind and call for human righteousness.
"We ascended for a short time and then began too descend into the valley called Wadi Hasa. It had now become dark, and this was without exception, the most dangerous route I ever traveled in my life. The descent is steep and there is no regular road over the smooth rocks…We had missed our way and were obliged to alight from our horses, as many of us had suffered severe falls." (J.L.Burckhardt, 1812)
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Amman
On arrival to QAIA Amman our group coordinator and Airport representative will meet and assist the group through all customs and immigration procedures. Followed by transfer by deluxe air-conditioned coaches to hotel in Amman. Welcome drink and check-in, overnight Amman.
Day 2: Amman – Madaba – Hammamat Maian – Amman
A full Buffet Breakfast at the hotel, 09:00 am bus transfer through the historical Mountains of Moa'ab to Madaba. This town has a long history, being first mentioned in the Bible and in the Mesha Stele when it was a Moabite town, visit St. George orthodox Christian church the mosaic Map of Jerusalem, Palestine, Jordan, Israel & Egypt.
Madaba is famous as a land of mosaics. Afterwards transfer to Hammamat Maian (the hot Springs) for half day of fun and relaxation, Buffet Lunch in Maian Hotel, then transfer to The Dead Sea for free afternoon, swimming and relaxation. Later after sunset transfer to Amman for freshen-up followed by dinner and overnight Amman.
Day 3: Dead Sea - Wadi Hasa - Dana Tauter Reserve
After Breakfast at hotel 8:00 am 4WD, then start a full day Jeep Tour from the dead sea to Wadi Hasa - Natural gardens of palm trees adorn the spectacular sandstone canyon of Wadi Hasa as it meanders towards the Dead Sea.The tranquil atmosphere is unequaled anywhere. There are warm springs, hidden pools and countless beauty spots. No matter how early you start – at the end of the day you will probably feel you have hurried it.
On arrival to the Wadi start walking through a narrow sandstone gorge, abundant water and splendid hanging gardens. At the entrance of the gorge lies a pleasant hot spring, springs flow everywhere. Box lunch inside the canyon then continue driving to visit Dana Nature reserve.
The village offer 500 years of living tradition the village overlooks sunsets and natural canyon land scope as far as the eye can see. The village is quaint and small home to be 40 families who continue to live a simple lifestyle. The homes of Dana are original remnants of the area's first settled inhabitants and are closely centered about the community mosque. Dinner and overnight Dana Guest house.
Day 4: Wadi Dana, Wadi Araba, overnight Wadi Finan Camp
After Breakfast 09:00 am start a full day Jeep Tour from Wadi Dana towards Wadi Araba (the Jordan Valley). Colorful desert landscape, spectacular fields of red sand dunes all over the Araba. The desert between Feinan and Petra is awe inspiring in its beauty and extraordinary moon like landscape. It is a region filled with history, battles and revolutions reaching back as far as the Old Testament when Solomon and Aaron passed through in their search for the Promised Land. Special character, not found elsewhere in Jordan combination of Volcanic mountains, Sand dunes, wild life, above all fun.
Afternoon drive to Wadi Finan. Finan was one of the largest copper works in the ancient near east. The site is located in the Araba valley at the end point of the treks of Wadi Dana. What remain today are runs of Byzantine churches, an aqueduct and a water reservoir and smelting furnaces. The site has been exploited since the Early Bronze Age (middle of the third millennium BCE), the Iron Age 9-5th centuries BCE), and the Roman Period 2-4th centuries CE0. Giant mounds of more than 200,000 tons of slag attest to copper productions on an industrial scale one can imagine endless caravans of pack animals carrying juniper beams from the uplands to stoke the furnaces.
Copper production in Finan reached its peak under the Edomites (during the 9-5th centuries BCE) when mining and smelting techniques attained high professional level and probably influenced the economic and political power of the Edomites. Dinner and overnight Camping Wadi Finan lodges camp.
Day 5: Wadi Feinan To Atlal Alsouffer & Bajah. Wadi Mousa
After Breakfast at camp Full day Jeep tour Leaving Wadi Feinan towards the Namalah Mountains, along narrow canyons of sandstone and igneous rocks, as well as towering peaks and vast expanses of colorful desert landscape. Petra - the fabulous Nabatean capital is located here, hidden among cliffs of red sandstone mountains.
Visit Bajah, the site of an Edomite Stronghold, located atop a sandstone bluff (1,230m) 5 km north of Little Petra. Surrounded by sheer cliffs, leave Siq Bajah up to Jebal Qaroun overlook the Araba valley, majestic colorful canyon, spectacular views of the Araba valley and the Petra mountains, explore Nabateain water instillation and ruins, beautiful valleys of sandstones till we reach.
Little Petra! The major caravanserai of the Nabatean capital. Its easy to imagine the sounds and smells of old days, when traders, caravan masters, drovers and local dwellers roamed about, chatted, negotiated, argued and prayed. Mediterranean tress such as Oak, juniper, carob and pistacia thrive here in small sandy valleys among typical desert plants such as the desert broom, visit little Petra (Baidah) 300BC. Rock stairs lead to rock carved streets, and thence to rock carved palaces, temples, houses and dwellings.
Afterwards driving to the Neolithic village at Baidah dates from 7000 to 6500 BC. Uniquely complete record of architectural evolution from the early Neolithic period (c.6800 BC). Leaving the Neolithic village south west to Wadi Shamasat then to Wadi Mousa for check in at hotel, freshen up followed by Dinner and overnight Wadi Mousa.
Day 6: Wadi Mousa – Rajef Mountains, Old Humemah - Wadi Rum overnight
Breakfast at hotel, check out, followed by full day Jeep tour through Rajif. Begin driving off-road via Nova Traianah to old Mesoudah, the happy land. Highlights over the Jordan Valley and Wadi Araba, continue to Old Humeimah, 62 km off-road. A Nabatean caravan station from the 2nd c. BC and Roman military camp from 2nd c. AD. On arrival to Wadi Rum a jeep tour to explore Wadi Rum and to follow the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, visiting the most spectacular sights of Wadi Rum. Viewing sand dunes, graffiti, inscriptions and canyons as well as having races through the dry oasis.
Then transfer to Camp for special Arabian Night, the group walk through the candle lights to reach the Bedouin tents , welcome drink in a setting lit by candles all the way to the Bedouin tents, e B-B-Q buffet gala dinner in Wadi Rum under the stars. The dinner will be Arabic cuisine, traditional authentic Bedouin dinner served open- buffet style including a (Bedouin entertainment) overnight camping Wadi Rum.
Day 7: Wadi Rum – Red Sea – Aqaba
Breakfast at the camp, followed by free morning in Wadi Rum for optional camel ride, then jeep ride to cross the Edom desert to the Red Sea (Aqaba ) End up at the Royal diving centre, to enjoy the Sun Sea and sands as will as to explore the Corals rifts of the Red Sea at the Royal diving center, free time for Snorkeling, diving. Free lunch in Aqaba, afternoon transfer to hotel in Aqaba, check-in & freshen up dinner and overnight Aqaba.
Day 8: Breakfast at hotel, free timing in Aqaba, to enjoy the Sun Sea and sands as will as to explore the Corals rifts of the Red, free lunch in Aqaba, dinner and overnight Aqaba.
Day 9: Aqaba - Aqaba. The Red Rose Adventure
Petra the "red rose city half as old as time". Overnight at Petra. A full Buffet Breakfast at hotel in Aqaba 9:00 am, check-out of departure by bus to Petra, on arrival to Petra start a full day guided tour through (the Rose-Red city) including the Siq, the Treasury, city centre, the Royal tomb, the theatre, the High Place of Sacrifice, Wadi Farasah and the Roman Soldier Tombs. Afternoon - walk back to hotel for check-in & freshen-up, followed by dinner and overnight.
Day 10: Petra – overnight Petra
A full Buffet Breakfast at hotel in Petra, another full day trip to Explore (the Rose-Red city) a day off the Beaten track, followed by Privet gala dinner at the red cave restaurant in Petra (authentic Bedouin restaurant). Overnight - Petra.
Day 11: Departure to Qaia
Full Buffet Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Airport for Departure.
Accommodation and Center Details:
Accommodation in 3 and 4-star on V/B basis, in major cities, best available in remote areas Like Dana, Finan.
Wadi Rum has some of the most spectacular desert scenery in the world. There is no hotel. The Bedouin have always lived in the long, low, black tent made of goat and camel hair cloth woven by the women. It is supported by a line of tall central poles in the middle, whilst the front, back and sides are supported on lower poles. The number of poles is an indication of the owner's wealth and social standing.
The tent is very well adapted to desert life. It can be packed up and ready to be moved within an hour. It is waterproof as the wool and hair from which it is woven expands when wet. It is warm in the cold desert nights and provides shelter from the wind. At midday, when the desert is extremely hot, the sides and back can be rolled up to let the breeze through, and it then offers a shaded and cool space. It can also be easily repaired when damaged. The floor is covered by rugs and cushions for sitting and sleeping.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
1. Meet and assist upon arrival and departure.
2. All transfers throughout.
3. Accommodation in 3 and 4-star on V/B basis, in major cities, best available in remote areas like Dana, Finan, Wadi Rum.
3. Full board in camp site & included all Camping equipment.
4. Collective visa to Jordan.
5. Five days Jeep 4WD vehicle, incl. A/C, fuel, insurance, back up.
6. Local guides according to nationality.
7. All entrance fees to sites mentioned.
Price Excludes:
1. Flight.
2. Personal Travel Insurance.
3. Tipping.
4. Items of a personal nature.
5. Extra meals.
6. Departure tax.
7. Drinks.
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