Start the day traveling 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".
The Quseir Amra, built in the early 8th century, is an exceptionally well-preserved desert castle that was both a fortress with a garrison and a residence of the Umayyad caliphs. The most outstanding features of this small pleasure palace are the reception hall and the hammam, both richly decorated with figurative murals that reflect the secular art of the time.
Pick up from your hotel for self-arranged to visit the Nabatean Red Rose city of Petra "Seven Wonders of the World" with , one of the 7 world wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Enter the city through 1km long narrow gorge which is flanked either side by 80m high cliffs! Notice the dazzling colors and formations of the rocks. The site is massive, and contains hundreds of elaborated rock-cut tombs, a treasury, Roman-style theatres, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets.
Upon completion, transfer back to your hotel.
Important information
Guide and tickets are not included in this tour. Only chauffer driver at disposal.
Located at the airside after immigration and security check, Plaza Premium Lounge offers a full range of services available for passengers departing from Queen Alia International Airport.
Conveniently located near a duty-free area towards Gates 21-24 and 202-228, and covering a spacious area of 475 sqm with a capacity of 130 seats, the new lounge boasts a meticulously crafted interior inspired by the landscape of Amman and the most significant heritage of Jordan-Petra. From plush seating areas to stylish workstations, every corner of the lounge is thoughtfully designed to offer a premium travel experience and an absolute comfort level to elite guests, before their next flights.
Marhaba Plaza Premium Lounge AMM features an array of services and facilities including comfortable seating, local authentic and international flavours freshly made in the kitchen, complimentary Wi-Fi and TV channels, inclusive of sports and news. The lounge also offers a wide selection of hot and cold beverages.
The lounge also comprises of quiet rooms for privacy and spacious shower rooms with towels, luxurious hair and body products, and shaving kits for travellers to refresh.
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Leave Amman behind and transfer to Pellawhere you can see the remains of a Chalcolthic settlement from the 4th millennium BC, Byzantine churches and houses, and a small medieval mosque.
Proceed to Um Qais, previously known as Gadara, the site of the famous miracle of the Gadarene swine. Gadara was renowned in its time as a cultural center.
It was the home of several classical poets and philosophers, including Theodorus, founder of a rhetorical school in Rome, and was once called "a new Athens" by a poet. Perched on a splendid hilltop overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee, Gadara is known today as Umm Qais, and boasts an impressive colonnaded street, a vaulted terrace, and the ruins of two theaters.
You can take in the sights and then dine (not inclued) on the terrace of a fine restaurant with a breathtaking view.
Leave behind Amman and head to the baptismal site of Jesus Christ (Bethany beyond Jordan)for a visit.
After the visit, proceed to Madaba, a city best known for the famous 6th century Mosaic map of Jerusalem and Holy Land and for its spectacular Byzantine mosaics and visit of St. George's church.
Continue to Mount Nebo- Moses Mountain, situated 10 kilometers west of Madaba, overlooking the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, West Bank and Jerusalem,where believed the alleged sites of the tomb of Moses.
Leave Amman behind for a 2-hour visit of the ancient Roman city of Jerashwith 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.
Proceed to Um Qais, previously known as Gadara, a city renowned as the site of the famous miracle of the Gadarene swine, a cultural center in its time and the home to several classical poets and philosophers.
Walk through Um Qais and see its colonnaded street, vaulted terrace and the ruins of two theatres.
Explore the location where Jesus Christ was baptized(Bethany beyond Jordan), where John the Baptist paved the way for the Messiah's coming, and where the preaching of "the gospel of the Kingdom of God" began (Luke 16:16).
Jordan was the scene of some of the most important moments in John's lifeand his prophecy of Jesus' return.
Even though Jesus Christ's role was predetermined by divine inspiration before and during His birth, He began His public ministry in Bethany beyond Jordan at the age of thirty, just after receiving God's anointing and being baptized by John (Luke 3:21-23; Acts 1:21-22).
Start the day by driving to Madaba, a city best known for the famous 6th-century Mosaic Map of Jerusalem and the Holy Landand for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics.
Continue to Mount Nebo, a city mentioned in the Bible as the place where Moses was granted a glimpse of the Promised Landhe would never enter.
Visit the site of the baptism of Jesus Christ (Bethany beyond the Jordan), where John the Baptist prepared the way for the coming of the Messiah, and John's ministry itself marked the beginning of the preaching of the "gospel of the kingdom" (Luke 16:16).
Some of the key events in John's life and in his proclamation of Jesus' coming took place in Jordan. Although the divinely inspired role of Jesus Christ was announced before and during His birth, He began His public ministry at Bethany beyond the Jordan at the age of 30, immediately after being baptised by John and anointed by God (Luke 3:21-23; Acts 1:21-22).
We then travel to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, for a 3-hour swimand lunchat a 5* Dead Sea resort.
Visit the Nabatean Red Rose city of Petrawith a local guide for 2 hours.
Petra is one of the 7 world wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enter the city through 1KM long narrow gorge which is flanked either side by 80m high cliffs!
Notice the dazzling colors and formations of the rocks. The site is massive, and contains hundreds of elaborated rock-cut tombs, a treasury, Roman-style theatres, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets.
The first stop of the day is Madaba, a city best known for the famous 6th-century Mosaic map of Jerusalem and Holy Landand for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics.
Proceed to Mt. Neboa city mentioned in the bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the promised landthat he would never enter.
Back to Ammanfor 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.
Important information - There may be restrictions
Please be advised that the museums are closed on Tuesday.
We begin with a visit to Madaba, a city best known for its famous 6th-century Mosaic Map of Jerusalem, the Holy Land, and its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics.
Continue to Mount Nebo, a town mentioned in the Bible as the place where Moses was given a glimpse of the Promised Land that he would never enter.
We then drive to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth,deep in the Jordan Valley and 55km south-east of Amman, one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the 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 accumulated over thousands of years.
You will have free time for a swim and lunchwith access to the hotel pools and beach once we reach the resort.
Upon completion, transfer back to Amman for drop off.
We travel to Madaba, a city covered in mosaics, located on the Kings Highway about thirty minutes south of Amman.
The Greek Orthodox Basilica of St. George, also known as the Church of the Map, is the main attraction. It is a massive, extremely well-preserved work of art that depicts the entire region from Egypt in the south to Jordan and Palestine in the north using two million mosaic pieces to recreate the old Holly Land.
These days, Madaba is well-known for its hand-woven carpets and mosaic schools.
Head to Mount Nebo, also known as Moses Mountain. It is located 10 kilometers west of Madaba and offers views over the West Bank, Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Jerusalem, which is thought to be the location of Moses' burial.
The main attractions are the Byzantine Church, which was constructed in the fourth century to honor the Prophet Moses and the location where Moses first saw the Holy Land, also known as the "Land of Canaan," which he chose not to enter.
After finishing, return to Amman to be dropped off.
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.
Tour of the capital city of Jordan during 2 hours. Your visit includes sites and museums such as the Archeological Museum, the Folklore Museum, the Citadel, the Blue Mosque, and the Amphitheatre.
Now onto Jerashfor a 2-hour visit of the ancient Roman citywith a local guide. Walk the paved and colonnaded streets and take note of the soaring hilltop temples, theaters, spacious public squares, plazas, baths, fountains, and city walls.
Proceeding to northern Jordanto visit one of the most important ecological and historical sites in the Middle East: Ajloun.
Ajloun Castle (Qal'at Ar-Rabad) is a fine example of Islamic architectureas it was built by Saladin's general in 1184 AD to control the iron mines of Ajloun and to counter the progress of the Crusaders by dominating the three main routes leading to the Jordan valley and protecting the communication routes between Jordan and Syria.
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Visit 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.,
Proceeding to northern Jordanto visit one of the most important ecological and historical sites in the Middle East; Ajloun.
Ajloun Castle (Qal'at Ar-Rabad) is a fine example of Islamic architecture as it was built by Saladin's general in 1184 AD to control the iron mines of Ajloun, and to counter the progress of the Crusaders by dominating the three main routes leading to the Jordan valley and protecting the communication routes between Jordan and Syria.
