Tour 4
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Travel dates: In 2025.
Itinerary
Transfer to Hotel
Arrival in Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. You will be assisted upon arrival (including complimentary visa procedures) and transferred to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, your city tour of Amman, the ancient Philadelphia, begins. First, you will explore the modern part of the city before delving into the old town. There, you will visit traditional markets (souks), churches, and mosques, including the King Abdullah Mosque with its striking blue dome, located near the Parliament.
After breakfast, your city tour of Amman, the ancient Philadelphia, begins. First, explore the modern parts of the city before delving into the old town. Visit traditional markets (souks), churches, and mosques, including the King Abdullah Mosque with its iconic blue dome near the Parliament. Continue to the Citadel and Roman Theater. Enjoy a stroll along Rainbow Street in Jabal Amman’s First Circle district, once home to Amman’s elite and renowned for its charming 1920s-1930s villas. Return to the hotel in Amman, dinner, and overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart for the city of As-Salt, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your guide will lead you on a walk along the famous Harmony Trail. Discover the highlights of Jordan’s first ancient capital, including the Abu-Jaber House, the As-Salt Museum, the Al-Khader Orthodox Church, the Great Mosque, the English Evangelical Hospital, Al-Ein Plaza, and the Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary. Immerse yourself in the harmonious coexistence of Christian and Muslim residents and learn more about their intertwined lives.
Optionally, you have the opportunity to enjoy a traditional lunch at one of the local restaurants, such as 'City Balcony,' 'Al Gherbal,' or 'Beit Aziz.
Alternatively, you can experience an authentic homemade meal during a visit to a local family.
Afterward, continue to the city of Madaba. Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay in a comfortable hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Tour of the city of Madaba, the 'City of Mosaics,' to visit the 571 AD map of the Holy Land in St. George's Church.
Visit St. George's Church in Madaba, famous for its impressive Byzantine mosaics, including the renowned map of the Holy Land and Jordan. Also explore the mosaics in the Madaba Archaeological Park. Another highlight is St. John’s Church with its distinctive bell tower. Then, from Mount Nebo, enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Jordan Valley extending to Jericho and Jerusalem.
Continue to Mount Nebo, known as the burial site of Moses, with a magnificent view over the Jordan Valley, to visit the Franciscan Church. Explore the ruins of a Byzantine Franciscan church that once stood on the hill and immerse yourself in the biblical legends that have made this historic region famous worldwide.
Continue to Petra. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, an early departure to Wadi Musa takes you to the world-famous rock-hewn city of Petra, known as the “Red Rose City.” Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, was carved into the rock over 2,000 years ago.
Begin your tour with a walk through the narrow Siq, a 1.2-kilometer gorge surrounded by high cliffs. At the end of the Siq, you will reach the iconic Treasury (El Khazneh), believed to have held countless treasures. Other highlights include the Theater, Byzantine Church, and Royal Tombs.
Optional: Guests may hike to the Monastery (Ad-Deir) or the Altar of Sacrifice at their own responsibility.
If time permits, explore the city further or visit the Petra Museum. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Petra.
Return to the vehicle and continue to the desert landscape of Wadi Rum, the Red Rose Desert – a unique destination. Dinner and overnight stay at the Wadi Rum Camp (options include a Bedouin tent, Mars tent, or bubble tent).
After breakfast, proceed to the spectacular Wadi Rum desert, one of the most stunning landscapes in the Middle East. The breathtaking desert has been the filming location for movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, The Martian, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
During a two-hour jeep tour with local Bedouins, explore the towering red sand dunes, granite mountains, and prehistoric rock carvings. Visit the local Bedouins and enjoy a cup of Arabic tea while learning about their hospitality and culture.
Departure to Aqaba for a panoramic tour of the city. Enjoy your free time to visit the Aqaba beach and hotel facilities such as the swimming pool. Water activities like diving and snorkeling can be arranged at your own expense. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Aqaba
After breakfast, departure to the lowest point on Earth, the Dead Sea, nestled in the Moab Desert – the world’s first natural spa. Enjoy your free time to take a relaxing dip in the therapeutic salt waters – an unforgettable experience. Take advantage of the hotel facilities, including the beach and pool. Spa services are available upon request and at your own expense. In the evening, an exclusive private farewell dinner awaits you at the Dead Sea hotel.
Enjoy your breakfast and then depart for Bethany, the sacred site where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. This location, situated on the eastern bank of the Jordan, was recognized by the Vatican as an official pilgrimage site during Pope John Paul II's visit in 2000.
After your visit to Bethany, return to Amman, where a memorable farewell dinner awaits you at the Lebanese-Arabic restaurant 'Um Khalil' or a similar establishment. Then, transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your departure.
End of services.
We look forward to welcoming you to Jordan and offering you an unforgettable journey!
Services included in the price:
- Visa fees included + hotel -- Meals (breakfast, dinner) -- Costs for visiting Petra, for example, horseback riding in Petra.
Not included in the price - self-payer
- Flight to Amman (own travel) – Lunch- Horseback riding in Wadi Rum -Diving in Aqaba
Tips
Tips of any kind are not included but are a common cultural practice- Restaurants approx. 10% of the bill- Tour guide 5 euros and for the driver 3 euros, per person and day. For group trips, expect 3 euros or 2 euros per person and day. For jeep drivers (Wadi Rum), camel and horse handlers, porters or other services approx. 3 - 5 euros per person.
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