Itinerary
Day 1: Amman Airport or Amman Hotel - Mt. Nebo - Madaba - King's Way - Kerak - Petra Hotel
Stop At: Amman, Amman, Amman Governorate
Our representative will pick you at any location in Amman (Amman Airport, Amman Hotel or Amman Residence). You need to arrive to Amman Airport latest at 08:00 in winter time and latest at 09:00 in summer time to be able to do the tour. Drive around one hour to Mt Nebo.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mount Nebo, Madaba Jordan
Prophet Moses wandered 40 years in the desert until he reached Mt. Nebo. This is the place where he gazed at the Promised Land before he died here. Beside the panoramic view overlooking the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and parts of the Holy Land, you see on Mount Nebo the remains of an early Christian monastery.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: St. George's Church, K. Talal St. 30, Madaba 17110 Jordan
Close by Mt. Nebo is the town of Madaba, known in Jordan as City of Mosaics. You find here many examples of Byzantine and Umayyad mosaic art. As example we view the 6th century map of Palestine on the floor of St. George's church. If time permits and you like free time to wander around.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Karak Castle, Karak Jordan
Proceed to Kerak along the famous ancient biblical caravan route the King's Way. We have a short stop in Wadi Al-Mujib, a great wide valley with magnificent geological formation. Visit in Kerak the famous Crusader castle built in 1132/34 by King Baldwin I. of Jerusalem.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Petra - Wadi Musa, Petra - Wadi Musa, Ma'an Governorate
From Kerak continue 1.5 hours to Petra for overnight at hotel.
Duration: 5 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 4* hotel in Petra
Day 2: Petra Visit - Petra Hotel
Stop At: Petra - Wadi Musa 77110 Jordan
Today visit the red rose city Petra, the biggest attraction of Jordan. Petra was first established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs, a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and laid the foundation of a commercial empire that extended into Syria. With the guide pass the canyon, the so called Siq, to see the most beautiful monument: the Treasury. Continue via the Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle. The guide says farewell to you at the restaurant area; free time to explore Petra on your own, before walking the same way back to the entrance.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 4* hotel in Petra
Day 3: Petra Hotel - Wadi Rum 2.5 hours Jeep Ride - Dead Sea Hotel
Stop At: Petra - Wadi Musa, Petra - Wadi Musa, Ma'an Governorate
Check out from hotel and drive 1.5 hours to Wadi Rum.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Wadi Rum Protected Area, Wadi Rum Jordan
Wadi Rum is one of the most impressing desert landscapes in the world. Explore the area by a jeep ride to see rugged mountains, canyons, sand dunes and rock inscriptions from Thamudic and Nabatean period. The colourful and dramatic landscape had been used as location for several Hollywood films.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dead Sea Region, Dead Sea Region
After around 3.5 hours arrive at the lowest point on the earth, the Dead Sea, check in at hotel. Time to float on the salty waters and relax at the beach.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 4* hotel at Dead Sea
Day 4: Dead Sea Hotel – Baptism Site – Amman City Tour – Amman Airport
Stop At: Dead Sea Region, Dead Sea Region
To a pre-arranged time pickup lobby Dead Sea hotel for a short drive of 20 minutes to the Baptism Site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Baptism Site Of Jesus Christ, Site, Juwafat al-Kafrayn Jordan
The Baptism Site, known as Bethany beyond Jordan or Al Maghtas, is located on the east bank of the Jordan River. This is the place where John preached and baptized Jesus. It is believed, Prophet Elijah ascended from here into heaven. To be seen are remains from early Christian churches and baptism pools.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Al Balad – Downtown Amman, Amman Jordan
Then drive 1 hour to Amman Downtown. Visit the Citadel with the Temple of Hercules, the Umayyad Palace and the small Archaeological Museum. Not far is the Roman Theatre from 2nd century, stroll along traditional Souqs and in Rainbow Street of Jabal Amman. Transfer to your drop-off location in Amman or to Amman Airport for an evening departure.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.