Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Our representative will meet and assist upon arrival to Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) Amman. Our group coordinator will assist you through all costumes and immigration procedures, passport formalities and Visa handling, welcomed by guides followed by transfer to Amman (33 km from airport) for check-in & O/N hotel Amman.
Day 2: 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 dinner and O/N Amman.
Day 3: 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 & 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 baptised , has long been Known from the Bible from the Byzantine and medival 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, Dinner and O/N Dead sea.
Day 4: 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, continue driving via the desert highway to reach Petra, Upon arrival A welcome drink, followed by Check-in hotel, dinner and O/N Petra.
Day 5: A full Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. 8:00 am departure from hotel to Petra visitor center. On arrival to visitor center 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 center, the Royal tomb, the theater, 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 the hotel followed by dinner and O/N.
Day 6: After breakfast 9:00 am start a jeep tour from Petra to Wadi Rum full day Off roads hidden among cliffs of red sandstone mountains. Visit 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. Stop by Bedouin tents in the desert and chatted with them, negotiated, argued and know their life style,Jeep tour off the beaten track, to explore Wadi Rum, visiting the most spectacular sights of Wadi Rum. View sand dunes, graffiti, visit Bedouins tents, inscriptions and canyons as well as having races through the dry oasis. Followed by The Pasha Dinner A B-B-Q 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 includes Nergela and, O/N camping Wadi Rum.
Day 7: Breakfast in the camp, free morning, for Optional camel ride, or resting at the camp, later transfer to Amman for check-in at hotel freshen–up followed by transfer to Tawaheen Al Hawa Restaurant. 08:30 pm transfer to dinner outside the hotel. 10 min drive to restaurant Tawaenn Alhawa. Authentic Jordanian restaurant, Thousands Nights and Nights, decorated with Bedouin tents and Special carpets, Special Jordanian dinner with verity of Jordanian and western cousin during dinner a local women bakes the typical Taboun bread after dinner back to hotel for O/N Amman.
Day 8: A full Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for Departure.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transportation in deluxe A/C tourist coaches
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Tours to all sites mentioned above
- Meeting with different women associations.
- English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, French, Japanese & Arabic language speaking guide
- Jeep tour in Wadi Rum
- B.B.Q dinner in wadi Rum
- O/N camping under the stars in wadi rum.
Price Excludes:
- Beverage Drinks
- Tips for hotels, drivers, Guides
- Lunches
- Airport Tax.
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