We will pick you up from your hotel in Amman and head to explore Wadi Rum on a 1.5-hour jeep ride into the Jordanian desert!
Wadi Rum was best described by T.E. Lawrence as "Vast, echoing and god-like", and by the locals as "Valley of the Moon".
The Valley of the Moon", depicted as Mars in several Hollywood feature films Wadi Rum is an Arabian fairy-tale waiting to be discovered. Home to nomadic Bedouin tribes, Wadi Rum is a quiet getaway of stars, sand, and sun; a perfect complement from Amman's epicenter. Once inhabited by the Nabataeans of prehistoric times, Wadi Rum allows you to get lost in large landscapes and horizon lines. The calmness of the desert is sure to calm your spirit and de-clutter your thoughts. Wadi Rum is waiting for you.
After the ride, we will take you back to your hotel.
We will pick you up from your hotel in Amman and we will head to visit Madaba, a city best known for the famous 6th century Mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land and for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics.
Then we will proceed to Mt. Nebo, a city mentioned in the Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the promised land that he would never enter. We now head further down to the southern part of Jordan to visit the Kerak Castle.
The Kerak Castle is a Crusaders' Castle built on a triangular plateau dating back to the 12th century. It is one of the largest crusader fortresses built in 1140s under Pagan and Fulk king of Jerusalem and it was called Crac des Moabites or "Karak in Moab". The castle surrendered in the 12th century to Saladin's Army due to the lack of arms. Major highlight is to visit the castle as an example of Crusader architecture, a mixture of west European, Byzantine, and Arab designs, and as one of early Frankish castles.
Upon that, we will transfer you back to your hotel.
Your private driver will collect you from your hotel in Aman at your chosen time for either lunch or dinner.
After collection you will be taken to a local family home where you will meet the family members, share stories and learn more about Jordanian culture.
You will also enjoy a delicious meal cooked and prepared by the family, followed by tea and coffee and we hope you still have room for dessert.
Enjoy this unforgettable experience and after bonding with a local family here, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Amman.
Important Information
If you have any food allergies or dietary requirements (vegetarian) please leave a note.
Enjoy a private day tour to the downtown part of the capital city Amman, visiting sites and museums.
We will pick up from your hotel in Amman for a 2-hour tour of the capital city of Jordan. Your visit includes sites and museums such as the Archeological Museum, the Folklore Museum, The citadel, the blue mosque and the Amphitheatre.
Then we will head to Jerash for a 2-hour visit of the ancient Roman city with a local English-speaking guide.
Jerash is considered the "Pompeii of the East" and one of the Decapolis "the Famous 10 Greco-Roman Cities".
Located 45km north to Amman, Jerash is the best preserved example of Roman Civilization in Jordan.
The major highlights are: Arc de Triumph or Hadrian's Arch, The Hippodrome, the oval square, the colonnaded street, the temple of Aphrodite, Temples of Artemis and Zeus and the Roman theater, The Nymphaeum, 14 Churches from early Christian-Byzantine era, some Umayyad and Mamluks settlements.
After the visit we will transfer you back to your hotel in Amman.
After we pick you up from your hotel in Amman we depart to explore the Baptismal site of Jesus Christ (Bethany beyond Jordan). John the Baptist (PBUH) prepared the way for the arrival of the Messiah, and John's ministry itself marked the beginning of the preaching of "the gospel of the Kingdom of God" (Luke 16:16).
Some of the pivotal events in John's life and his heralding of the coming of Jesus took place in Jordan. Though Jesus Christ's divinely inspired role was announced before and during his birth, he launched his public ministry at Bethany beyond the Jordan at age 30, immediately after he was baptized by John and anointed by God (Luke 3:21-23, Acts 1:21-22). Proceed to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth deep in the Jordan Valley and 55 km southeast of Amman, is the Dead Sea, one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the whole world.
Enjoy the free time for swimming following with a buffet lunch before we return back to your hotel in Amman.
Enjoy a day tour to the highlights of ancient and modern Amman on this private tour. Travelling by private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver who will take you to discover the many different faces of Jordan's capital, from its dusty classical ruins to vibrant markets and the upscale malls of the modern city. See top Amman attractions including the stunning Roman amphitheatre, and the ruins and archaeological museum of the hilltop Citadel (museums are closed on Tuesdays).
Continue to the Eastern Desert to visit Al Kharraneh Castle, Amra Castle (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and Al Azraq Castle where Lawrence of Arabia resided and wrote part of his book "Seven Pillars of Wisdom". Then return back to your hotel.
Enjoy a day tour to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth deep in the Jordan Valley and 55 km southeast of Amman, is the Dead Sea, one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the whole world.
It is the lowest body of water on earth, the lowest point on earth, and the world's richest source of natural salts, hiding wonderful treasures that accumulated throughout thousands of years.
Free time swimming followed with a buffet lunch before we return to your hotel in Amman.
Explore Madaba, Mount Nebo, & Ma'in Hot Spring site in this private 1-day tour which will take you on an extensive trip visiting some of Jordan's highlights. Start the morning with pickup from your hotel in Amman and travel towards Madaba which dates back to the middle of the Bronze period and is famously known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. Marvel at the mosaics, artefacts and archaeological wonders showcased at Madaba.
Continue onto Mount Nebo, the site believed to be where Moses saw the Promised Land. Once atop the summit of Mount Nebo take in the view overlooking to the West Bank, Israel, Jericho and the valley of the Jordan River in the distance. Continue to Ma'in 58 km south of Amman and 120 meters below sea level, is the thermal mineral hot springs and waterfalls, where Herod the Great was said to have bathed in its medicinal water, and where people have come for thermal treatments, or simply to enjoy a hot soak, since the days of Rome. Then return back to your hotel.
Your visit includes sites and museums such as the Archeological Museum, the Folklore Museum, The Citadel, the Blue Mosque and the Amphitheatre. Upon completion, transfer back to your hotel in Amman for drop off.
Amman is the capital of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan which was founded 7000 years ago, the Human civilized occupation continued through the Greco-Roman era over Seven Mountains reaching nowadays over more than 20 mountains.
The major highlights of the city are the Amman Citadel, where you can visit Amman Archaeological Museum, Hercules Temple, Byzantine Church & the Ummayad Palace.
The Roman Amphitheater is in the down town next to the Folklore Museum. Amman down-town streets are ideal for short shopping walk within the old markets, and also you can enjoy Amman Cafe's in the New Part of the city where the major Shopping Malls located.
Important information - Therey may be restrictons
Please be advised that the museums are closed on Tuesday.
Visit of the ancient Roman city of Jerash with a local guide. Walk the paved and colonnaded streets, and take note of the soaring hilltop temples, theatres, spacious public squares, plazas, baths, fountains and city walls.
Jerash - "Pompeii of the East", Gerasa one of the Decapolis "the Famous 10 Greco-Roman Cities", located 45 km north to Amman, Jerash is the best preserved example of Roman Civilization in Jordan.
The major highlights fof the day are the Arc de Triumph or Hadrian's Arch, The Hippodrome, the oval square, the colonnaded street, the temple of Aphrodite, Temples of Artemis and Zeus and the Roman theater, The Nymphaeum, 14 Churches from early Christian-Byzantine era, some Umayyad and Mamluks settlements.
