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-emption of humankind and call for human righteousness.
A Trip from the Plains of Moab to the Land Of Edom Dana – Petra – Wadi Rum–Aqaba
9 days 8 Nights
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Jordan (QAIA – Dana Nature reserve)
On arrival to QAIA Amman. Our group coordinator and Airport representative will meet and assist you through all customs and immigration procedures. Followed by 2hrs transfer by deluxe air-conditioned tourist car to hotel in Dana nature reserve. Check-in and freshen-up followed by overnight.
Day 2: On the Steps of Wadi Dana (From Wadi Dana to Wadi feinan 20 Km, 6hrs trekking)
After breakfast, follow a spectacular blend of mountains and desert landscapes, as well as an extraordinary botanic diversity, make Dana nature reserve one of its kind the reserve stretches over 300Sq.km from the edge of Edom plateau down to the Araba valley, its altitudes vary with short distances from 1,650m above sea level to 150m below, creating different climatic conditions and habitats. The reserve is dissected by deep canyons, winding below lofty sandstone massifs with overwhelming views.
The white sandstone at the reserve is sculpted into domes and valleys blanketed by vegetation. To date, 700 species of plants have been recorded in the reserve as well as 200 birds and 36 mammals. The big mammals, though rare, include Nubian ibex (wild mountain goat) wolf, golden jackal, striped hyena and red fox. The botanic diversity of Dana combines Mediterranean, desert (saharo Arabian), steppe (Irano-Turanian) and subtropical (sudanian) plants. Trees includes red juniper, Oak, pistachio. Oleander, brooms Acacia, cypress, all from the Mediterranean zone.
What is Wadi feinan:
Feinan 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 fienan 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.
Arrival to Wadi Finan followed by dinner and overnight camping in Feinan Lodges.
Day 3: Hiking From Wadi Feinan To Atlal Alsouffer & Bajah (25km trekking 6-7 hrs.)
After Breakfast at camp Leaving Wadi Feinan towards the Araba valley along a narrow canyons of sandstone and igneous rocks, as well as towering peaks and vast expanses of 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, 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, the access to the site demands a head for heights as well as climbing skills.
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, gardens of junipers. Dinner and overnight camping in the desert. Open air.
Day Four: Jabel Qaroun - Little Petra – Shamasa (24 Km Trekking)
After Breakfast at the camp leave Jabal Garoun towards the northern side of little Petra `the famous Nabatean caravan stations, superb views of Petra, and the tombs of Aaron, brother of Moses. Little Petra was the major caravanserai of the Nabatean capital. It’s 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 hiking 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 for dinner and overnight camping.
Day 5: Wadi Shamassat – El Deer – Wadi Maysrah overnight camping (6-7 Hrs 20km Trekking)
After breakfast in camp 8.00am start full day hiking from Wadi Shammasat to Monastery (El Deer) via the Araba Mountain, the trail maneuvers amidst rocks marked by occasional red paint spots. Rock carved Nabatean monuments are reached within 40 min from the watershed, from hear will continuo trekking through the mountains over looking the Jordan valley and the Syrian African Rift to the Monastery or El Deer after 2.30 hrs trekking tour the Monastery and the surrounding areas. Afterwards retrace 900 steps down to Museums then to Wadi Farash and the city center of Petra.
Afternoon leaving the city center and start trekking! Impressive facades of tombs and temples are hewn into the rock and traces of aqueducts and cisterns are seen everywhere. The place possesses an extraordinary peacefulness. It is worthwhile to visit some of the Nabataean water installation and old caves, following the canyon and the rocky Wadi until it suddenly narrows to steep little gorge. The routs are really impressive, it was a secret entrance or I can say a military entrance to Petra in the ancient days, trekking from the city center to the summit where ruins of Nabatean compound overlook superb scenery, wonderful views to the Wadi Mayserah, dinner and overnight Camping Wadi Mayserah.
Day 6: Wadi Mayserah – Petra - Wadi Enmear – Wadi Farasha – High Places overnight Hotel Wadi Mousa (25km 6-7 Hrs Trekking)
After Breakfast at the camp start full day hiking from Wadi Mayserah to Petra Via Wadi Enmear, a steep track with imposing views descends westwards from the northern part of the Petra city to the southern part a narrow gorge called wadi Enmear the trail ascends to an elevated rock terrace, passes some carved niches, only one hour to the city center of Petra winding route with dramatic panoramas to Wadi Farash and the high place of sacrifice mountain from which the group can over look all Petra.
Hiking Wadi Farasah and exploring some of Old Nabatean houses their, then climb a short way to reach a natural cleft, which leads into the site. On both sides of the valley are rock hewn facades of spectacular mountains, descending a rocky slops, follow cairns to negotiate some steep rock ledges, upon the right bank of the steep Wadi we will view the theater from the top. Then Up to the high place of sacrifice, looking over the city of Petra, then retrace the steps down through the cooler valley and exploring the city center and Al Kazneh, afternoon hiking through the Siq to Wadi Mousa for check-in at hotel dinner and overnight hotel Wadi Mousa.
Day 7: Wadi Rum, overnight camping
Tour, Wadi Umm Salab, Siq Al Bareah, Jebel En Fesheiah, Siq Umm Al Tawakey, Jebel Bourdah, the rock-bridge, Umm froth, Alkohrge, Wadi Umm Eshreen, and center of Wadi Rum.
Day 8: Wadi Rum, AQaba
After breakfast at camp, transfer to Aqaba, check-in at hotel. Free day in Aqaba, overnight Aqaba.
Day 9: Departure. End of the Program.
The above program is:
- F/B on camp and hiking days. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Hotels: one Night in Petra 3 Stars hotel.
- Meals during camping days: Bedouin Meals.
- Breakfast: Tea, coffee, milk, Pita bread, jam, butter, cheese, eggs, yogurt, Olive, cucumber, tomatoes and Hummus.
- Lunches: Boxed lunches and salads are provided during the hike – Salami, cheese, cucumbers. Tomatoes, oranges, cake, juice, bread, local salads.
- Dinner: Every day includes Salads Appetizer or a typical Bedouin meal will be prepared. Eg. Magluba, chicken or lamb with rice, salads, soup or a B-B-Q dinner can be provided, variety of seasonal fruits, water, tea and coffee. Every evening a different dinner will be provided.
- Beverage drinks: Local water is used for drinking, cooking and washing.
Guiding & Assistance:
- Bedouin guide will join this trip hiking Guide)
- Assistance by 4*4 Cars, meeting at the strategically places only. For lunches, water, food, for luggage etc.
Camping: We always use spectacular wilderness areas. We will decide the exact location, depending on the weather and the season.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included:
1. Meet and assist upon arrival & departure.
2. All transfers throughout programs.
3. Entrance fees to Petra and Wadi Dana, wadi rum
4. Guide according to nationality: English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, French, Japanese & Arabic language.
5. Accommodation at 3, 4 or 5 Stars hotel on H/B.
6. Camping With all equipment.
7. F/B basis includes, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
8. Escort 4WD car to join group during camping nights.
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