Your Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Jordan
Our representative will meet and assist upon arrival to Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) Amman. Our group coordinator will assist through all costumes and immigration procedures, passport formalities and Visa handling, welcomed by guides followed by bus transfer to Amman (33 km from airport) for check-in & overnight hotel Amman.
Day 2: A Day of Contrasts (Ajloun - Jerash – Amman) 145 km.
After breakfast in hotel Late departure by bus, through the pine forests and olive groves until we reach the City of Ajloun dominated by the imposing fortress of Qa'lat Al Rabat overlooking the Jordan Valley. It was from this location that the forces of Saladin launched their successful campaigns against the Crusaders. Afterwards drive to Jerash 24 Km from Ajloun! Visit the splendidly preserved Greco-Roman city of Jerash, the most complete remaining city of the Decapolis. It is also known as the Pompeii of the east.
The history of Jerash is a blend of the Greco-Roman world of the Mediterranean basin and the ancient traditions of the Arab Orient. Indeed, the name of the city itself reflects this interaction. The earliest Arab/Semitic inhabitants, who lived in the area during the pre-classical period of the first Millennium BC named their village Garshu. The Romans later Hellenised the former Arabic name of Garshu into Gerasa, and the Bible refers to "the region of the Gerasenes" (Mark 5:1; Luke 8:26). At the end of the 19th century, the Arab and Circassian inhabitants of the small rural settlement transformed the Roman Gerasa into the Arabic Jerash. Returning to our hotel in Amman for freshen-up overnight Amman.
Day 3: Romans, Bedouins & Crusaders (Umm Qais, Jordan Valley, Amman) 285 km
A full Buffet Breakfast at the hotel 8:30 Departure for a full day tour to the North of Jordan to Umm Qais (Old Gadara) dating back to 2nd century AD, colonnaded streets, amphitheaters, churches, temples and the vast Roman forum. Viewing the North of Jordan and the Golan Heights and Tayberias Lake from 1500 M above Sea level. Afterwards continuo driving down through Jordan Valley (or the Great Syrian African Rift) Cleaves the length of the country, and forms a natural boundary to the west it is actually part of the Great Rift valley, which carves a passage further southwards through East Africa driving along the Yarmok River of Jordan among the Fruit basket of Jordan, the most green part of the country evening transfer to Amman for freshen-up followed by dinner and overnight Amman.
Day 4: A Dream Comes True (Amman City tour - Bethany - Dead Sea –Amman) 155 km.
A full Buffet Breakfast at the hotel 9:00 am check-out of hotel followed by highlights of Amman the Capital of the Hashemite kingdom of Jordan, the city was known in the Iron age as Rabbath Ammon, and later Philadelphia, city tour of Amman (Ancient Philadelphia, Citadel, Temple of Hercules, Roman Theatre, Nymphaeum, King Abdullah Mosque [Blue Mosque] & the Ummayad Palace, afterwards transfer down by side of the river Jordan to Bethany: The site of John the Baptist's settlement at Bethany beyond the Jordan Where Jesus was baptized, has long been Known from the Bible (John 1:28 and 10:40 and from the Byzantine and medieval texts.
The site has now been identified on the east bank of the Jordan River in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. And is being systematically surveyed excavated restored, and prepared to receive pilgrims and visitors in early 2000. After Visit Continuo to the Dead sea the lowest point on the earth 409 meters below sea level for swimming and free afternoon, after unset transfer to Amman for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: The Secrets Of The Mobabites Mountains (Mount Nebo – Madab - Kings Highway - Kerak Castle - Petra) 320km
A full Buffet breakfast at the hotel 8.30 am check-out for full day excursion. Trip in the way visit Mount Nebo (20 min drive) from the Dead Sea, tour of the site of the Tomb of Moses. from here Where Moses viewed the promised Land in Canaan, and where he died and was buried in a nearby valley. Here there are ruins of 4th and 6th c. churches whose floors are still covered with marvelous mosaic. Afterwards 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 followed by transfer via Kings’ Highway one of the oldest roads in Jordan, spectacular drive through wadi Al wala a tributary of the Mojib and which lower down is named Wadi el Heidan to Dhiban the site attracted the attention of scholars when the Moabite stone, an inscribed stele set up by Mesha, king of Moab about 835 B.C., Dhiban was captured from the Moabites by Sihon king of the Amorites.
Next transfer via Wadi Al Mujib or the king’s highway to Kerak, Guided tour to Karak Castle (one of the finest examples of Crusader military construction, its walls are strengthened with rectangular projecting towers, long stone vaulted galleries lit only by narrow slits, and a deep moat from the west which completely isolates the site after the visit of the Castle, continuo driving via the desert highway to reach Petra, Upon arrival A welcome drink, followed by Check-in at hotel, dinner and overnight Petra.
Day 6: The Rose Red Adventure (Petra the "rose red city half as old as time")
A full Buffet Breakfast at hotel 8:00 am departure from hotel to Petra visitor centre , On arrival to visitor centre begin a most memorable day with a horseback ride through to the SIQ of Petra (Canyon) followed by guided tour through the Siq to the Treasury, the accompanying bilingual guides give a brief history of Petra, followed by Full day to explore (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. Full Buffet Lunch inside Petra, afternoon Walk back to bus Station for transfer to Hotel. Freshen-up at hotel followed by dinner and overnight.
Day 7: The Rose Red Adventure (Petra - Bidah Village - overnight the Same the hotel)
A Full Buffet Breakfast at the hotel, followed by 8.00 am full day excursion to the rose red City Of Petra. Tour the Monastery Al Deer next to little Petra Baidah a caravan station from the 3rd century BC, touring old Caves and temples, Afternoon back to hotel for freshen-up followed by dinner and overnight Petra.
Day 8: Following the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia (Petra - Wadi Rum–Aqaba) 132 km.
A Full buffet Breakfast at the hotel, followed by morning at leisure, shopping, Turkish bath e.c.12:00 non time check-out of the hotel, followed by transfer to Wadi Rum, the Valley of the Moon. Here you will find adventure and feel the romance of the Arabian Desert Wadi Rum is like a moonscape of ancient valleys and towering weathered sandstone mountains rising out of white and pink colored sands. Upon arrival to Wadi Rum, a jeep tour to explore Lawrence Road, visiting the most spectacular sights of Wadi Rum.
We will view sand dunes, graffiti; visit Bedouins tents, inscriptions and canyons as well as having races through the dry oasis. Exploring the most interesting and exiting sites of Wadi Rum Sunset tour ending at Wadi Umm Eshreen, followed by The Pasha Dinner: A B-B-Q buffet gala dinner. Upon arrival a welcome drink in a setting lit by candles all the way to the Bedouin tents, with carpets and mattresses for sitting, where guests will be seated.
As guests are enjoying a fantastic night, followed by a Bedouin dinner under the stars. The dinner will be Arabic cuisine B.B.Q Check & lamp 3 hot dishes, Soup, rice, salads, Tea, coffee, Seasonal fruits & Sweets. Traditional authentic Bedouin dinner (Candle lit Dunes) served open- buffet. After dinner transfer to Aqaba for overnight.
Day 9: Once In A Life Time (Aqaba) 60 km
A full Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning in Aqaba for Swimming and relaxation at the read sea beach, dinner and overnight Aqaba.
Day 10: Farewell to the Land Of Treasures
A full Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Aqaba International Airport for Departure.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included:
1. Meet and assist upon arrival and departure.
2. Accommodation in 5 star hotels on H/B basis.
3. Transportation in deluxe A/C tourist coaches.
4. Entrance fees to all mentioned sites.
5. Guide English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, French, Japanese & Arabic language throughout the program.
6. Jeep tour in Wadi Rum
7. B.B.Q dinner in wadi Rum.
Excluded:
1. Beverage Drinks.
2. Tips for hotels, drivers, Guides.
3. Lunches
4. Airport Tax.
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