Amman

Welcome to Jordan and start your amazing holiday! Upon arrival at Queen Alia Airport in Amman, you will be met by our representative, who will assist you as you qualify for a free visa to Jordan, given your stay of two or more consecutive nights. Our representative will then introduce you to your driver, who will transfer you to your hotel in Amman for an overnight stay. The transfer to Amman can take approximately 30-45 minutes. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore independently.

Archaeological Museum of Umm Qais

We head north, and visit the Decapolis city of Umm Qais “Gadara” dramatic black-basalt Roman city sitting on a ridge with an atmospheric spot offering incredible view over the Sea of Galilee, Golan Heights and the Jordan Valley. Along with the Roman remains here, are the remnants of a late 19th century Ottoman village.

Ajloun Castle

Drive onward through the Jordan Valley to Ajloun for a tour of the crusader era Saracen Castle built by the armies of Salah ad din. An important strategic fortress, helping to control the area between Damascus and Cairo, and one of the few castles built to defend against the Crusaders. Ajloun is remarkably well preserved and a prime example of Islamic military architecture of the 12th and 13th centuries. The castle occupies a commanding position on Jebel Auf with views over the countryside. In its heyday it had seven towers and was enclosed by a dry moat 15 meters deep. Inside it is a maze of interlinking rooms and tunnels. Although the castle was destroyed on several occasions by attacking forces and earthquakes, it was rebuilt each time and restoration work is ongoing.

Jerash Ruins

In nearby Jerash, the world’s best-preserved Roman provincial city. At its heart is a dramatic colonnaded public space from where cobbled, arcaded streets rutted with the tracks of Roman cartwheels lead past shop fronts and bathhouses to an impressive theatre. At the edge of Jerash is the Temple of Artemis with its exquisitely carved Corinthian capitol. We finally return to Amman for an overnight stay after a long, enriching day of exploration.

Madaba Archaeological Park

After breakfast, start your tour in Madaba “the city of Mosaics” and home to the world’s largest collection of ancient mosaics. The Main attraction in Madaba is the Madaba Map in St George's Church, which represents the oldest map of Palestine and the Holy Land in existence and provides many historical insights to the region in the 6th Century. Explore further of Madaba to visit the Archaeological Park with its Byzantine and Herodian mosaics, Apostles Church and Madaba Museum.

Mount Nebo

We go onward to Mt. Nebo, from which Moses has the first glimpse at the Promised Land – a Panoramic view of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, Jericho and the hills of Judea (if it's clear) the distant spires and domes of the Mount of Olives, and visit the contemporary church with its display of mosaics from the succession of pilgrimage churches on this venerated spot.

Wadi al-Mujib

Follow the Kings Highway, the historic north-south trade route that passed through the ancient Kingdoms of Edom and Moab, and was also used by the Nabateans to transport luxury goods from Petra to Damascus. Along the way, you'll pass through one of Jordan's most stunning natural landscapes, Wadi Mujib, often referred to as Jordan's 'Grand Canyon.' We will stop at a viewpoint for some great photo opportunities (note: there will be no visit to the canyon itself).

Karak Castle

Continue through this impressive Wadi to visit the massive Crusader Castle of Karak, located south of Jordan. The Crusaders built this fortress during their control over the Kings Highway, strategically linking Shobak Castle with Jerusalem. Perched 900 meters above sea level and nestled within the walls of the old city, Karak Castle is a dark maze of stone-vaulted halls and endless passageways. The best-preserved sections are underground, accessible through a massive door. The castle offers a fascinating glimpse into the architectural and military genius of the Crusaders.

Dana

After exploring Karak, we'll stop at the Dana viewpoint before continuing our journey south to Petra for an overnight stay.

Petra - Wadi Musa

We finally arrive Petra for an overnight stay after a long, enriching day of exploration.

The Treasury

After breakfast, spend the day with your private guide exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Rose City of Petra. The ancient site was rediscovered in 1812 AD, and it was first settled around the 6th century BC by the Nabataean tribe from the Arabian Peninsula. Start your magnificent archaeological treasure visit of the Rose City on foot through a narrow Siq, where the gorge leads you to reveal the famous façade of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury). Continuing your walk inside the ancient site explore tombs, temples, an extraordinary Amphitheatre, and a Roman colonnaded street. Our tour will conclude at the Petra Basin Restaurant. You will be free to further explore Petra on your own as there are still more to see and discover. Those who are feeling energetic, why not continue up the hillside along the ancient steps that take you to the Monastery by climbing the 860 steps?! Or do further exploration for other monuments before you exit the site taking the same route you came through.

The Triclinium

Short drive to visit the Siq Al Barid “Little Petra,” the Nabatean customs point outside the bounds of the city of Petra. You reach the ancient settlement of Siq al Barid, where the remains of water pipes, cisterns, and frescoes have been preserved, only a few kilometers further to the Neolithic site of Baidha.

Wadi Rum Protected Area

Drive to the moonscape terrain of Wadi Rum, described by T. E. Lawrence as "vast, echoing, and majestic." A vast, peaceful landscape with amazing rock formations that stretch across the colorful sandy desert. The drive to Wadi Rum will take approximately 2 hours. Enjoy the wilderness adventure of a 4x4 jeep tour of Wadi Rum, following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, climbing sand dunes and rock bridges. Start the 4–5-hour jeep tour with our English-speaking Bedouin escort. The sites you are going to visit include: • Nabatean Temple • Lawrence Spring • Sand Dunes • Khazali Canyon • Little Bridge • Um Frouth Rock Bridge • Lawrence House • Burdah Rock Bridge/Burdah Arch & more. You will enjoy a box lunch during the jeep tour. Tonight, we enjoy a Jordanian dinner with an overnight camping experience at a fixed campsite, where you'll have a chance to enjoy the dazzling night skies of Wadi Rum

Bethany Jordan River Baptism Site of Jesus

After breakfast, drive to the Dead Sea, lowest point on the earth's surface, and tour the newly-excavated Maqdas Baptismal Site. Biblical archaeologists, working from clues supplied by the Madaba mosaic map, believe this to be the spot where John the Baptist lived and worked, and where Jesus was baptized in the waters of the Jordan River. The extensive water channels, cisterns and baptismal fonts, as well as the impressive size of the very early (3rd-4th Century) pilgrimage churches on this site, certainly suggest that this is where the earliest Christian pilgrims believed the Baptism took place. The walk past "Elijah's well" to the St. John church on the banks of the Jordan is a pleasure in itself, as you follow the winding trail through marshes of high reeds and tamarisk trees.

Dead Sea Region

Proceed to the Dead Sea hotel for overnight. You have the whole afternoon free to relax by the shore of the lowest point on earth’s surface, for a chance to swim and float in its buoyant mineral-rich waters of the world’s oldest spa or try a detoxifying a mud bath. You could also indulge in a massage or spa treatment at your hotel. Should you wish to drive directly from Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea, or exclude any of today’s touring arrangements and allowing more time to relax at the Dead Sea (Depending on departure flights) this can be arranged, please enquire.

Dead Sea Region

Today marks the conclusion of your unforgettable journey through Jordan. A transfer will be arranged to take you to the airport for your onward flight. If you'd like to extend your stay and explore more of Jordan, please don't hesitate to inquire.