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History & Culture

6 Days Tour Including The Classical Sites Of Jordan:  Jerash - Amman City Tour - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Kerak - Petra - Wadi Rum - Dead Sea

Itineraries

Day 1

Amman Airport - Amman Overnight

Meet and assist upon arrival at Amman airport, and drive to Amman and check in to the hotel for overnight.

Day 2

Amman Hotel - Jerash Visit - Amman City Tour - Amman Overnight

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to visit the Greco-Roman city of Jerash which is the largest and best preserved Roman city outside of Rome. Afterwards return to Amman for a city tour of the capital with visits to the Amman Citadel and Roman Amphitheater. Then return to the hotel in Amman for overnight.

Day 3

Amman Hotel - Madaba Visit - Mount Nebo Visit - Kerak Visit - Petra Overnight

After breakfast in hotel, drive to visit Oldest mosaic map of the region in Madaba’s St. George Church. From there continue to Mount Nebo and visit Moses’ Shrine overlooking the Jordan Valley. Then continue to visit the Crusader Castle of Kerak with some of the best views of the Jordanian Sharah Mountain and experience the rich history. Then continue to Petra and check in at the hotel for overnight.

Day 4

Petra Hotel - Petra Visit - Petra Overnight

After breakfast in hotel, drive to visit the World Wonder, Petra. This is Jordan’s Crown Jewel of Archaeological heritage. The city was built by the Nabateans as their capital over 2000 years ago along the routes controlling the trade between the Arab Peninsula, Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean basin, making it a great success and allowed the city to prosper. After the visit return to the hotel for overnight.

Day 5

Petra Hotel - Wadi Rum Visit - Dead Sea Overnight

After a breakfast, drive to Wadi Rum and enjoy a 2 hours Bedouin Jeep Tour over the dunes of Wadi Rum followed by a Bedouin Style lunch at a local campsite. Afternoon drive to the Dead Sea and check in at the hotel for time at leisure and overnight.

Day 6

Dead Sea Hotel - Amman Airport Departure

Breakfast at the hotel and leisure time until departure to the airport for flight back home.

Visits Details:

1- Jerash / The Greco Roman city of Jerash known as Gerasa in ancient times is 45km north of Amman. Entry to the site is through the imposing Hadrian Arch erected to honor the visit of Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. A tour of the city will includes visits to the Hippodrome, the Oval Forum with its 56 Ionic columns, the Temple of Zeus, the 5000 seat South Theater, the Colonnaded Street and the Temple of Artemis.

Visit Highlight:
• Hadrian’s Arch.
• Temple of Artemis.
• Oval Plaza.
• Colonnaded street.
• Temple of Zeus.
• South and North theaters.
• Hippodrome.
• The Jerash Archaeological Museum that displays artifacts excavated from the site.

Visit Duration: 3 Hours Average
Difficulty Level: Medium

2- Amman / A modern capital with a population of around 4 million people. Its been inhabited since the Neolithic period and was also known as Rabath Ammon in the Iron age and Philadelphia during the Greek & Roman times. The Citadel- located on one of Amman’s hills - is home to the Roman Hercules Temple and Islamic Ummayad Palace. The Citadel overlooks the Roman Amphitheater in downtown Amman, which is cut into the side of a hill and seats more than 6000 spectators.

Visit Highlight:
• The Citadel (Temple of Hercules, Umayyad palace & Byzantine church).
• Roman amphitheatre.
• Downtown gold souk and old city market.

Visit Duration: 3 Hours Average
Difficulty Level: Low

3- Madaba / The town of Madaba lies south of Amman along the ancient Kings Highway. The city is known for its spectacular collection of Byzantine Mosaics. The Greek Orthodox Church of St George in the center of the town houses the famous Byzantine era mosaic map of the Holy Land depicting valleys, hills and villages from Jerusalem to the Nile. Other churches and location around the town host other colorful mosaics.

Visit Highlight:
• Church of St. George- 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land in the Greek Orthodox.
• Apostles church.

Visit Duration: 1 Hour Average
Difficulty Level: Low

4- Mount Nebo / Reputed to be Moses burial place after he saw the “Promised Land”. From the Franciscan Church built on the remains of the Byzantine Monastery, there is a commanding view of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and the hills of the Holy Land. The interior of the church contains remnants of mosaic floors from different periods.

Visit Highlight:
• Byzantine basilica.
• Archeological museum.
• Old monastery grounds.
• Scenic view of the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea with 4th century mosaic cross.

Visit Duration: 1:20 Hour Average
Difficulty Level: Low

5- Kerak / At 900 meters above sea level, the Crusader Castle of Kerak – one of the largest in the Levant - is dominating. Due to its location east of the Dead Sea, Crac des Moabites (Kerak of Moab) as the Crusaders called it controlled the trade route between Damascus, Egypt and Mecca . The castle and the city were later taken over by the Muslim armies of Saladin. Today Kerak is a thriving city with a population of around 170,000 inhabitants.

Visit Highlight:
• Kerak castle.

Visit Duration: 1 Hour Average
Difficulty Level: Medium

6- Petra / The capital city of the Nabatean Arabs is one of the most famous archeological sites in the world and Jordan’s national treasure. Petra –which means Rose Red city, gets its name from the color of the rocky mountains the city is carved into. The city prospered in the 1st century AD through the trade of frankincense, myrrh, and spices. The Romans annexed the thriving city, but abandoned it in mid of the 4th century after a strong earthquake hit the city. The city was rediscovered by a Swiss explorer Johannes Burckhardt in 1812. Today Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is visited by thousands of people every day.

Visit Highlight:
• The Siq.
• Al Khazneh (The Treasury) a temple with an ornate 45m-high Greek-style façade.
• Royal tombs.
• Amphitheatre.
• Colonnaded street.
• Qasr Al Bint.
• Extra free time to explore, visit the “Dier” or monastery.

Visit Duration: 4 Hours Average
Difficulty Level: Medium

7- Wadi Rum / A colorful desert with sandstone mountains and sheer cliffs that resemble a landscape from Mars. It’s a unique landscape that has been the backdrop of several Hollywood films over the years. Tourists flock to this desert to enjoy watching sunsets, desert safaris, trekking, camping and other adventurous activities.

Visit Highlight:
• Natural rock scapes.
• Sand dunes.
• Ancient inscriptions.
4x4 Pickup Tour Highlight:
• Burdah rock bridge.
• Khazali canyon and prehistoric inscriptions and carvings.
• Tea with bedouins.
• Lawrence’s spring, a natural watering hole.
• Sunset view.

Visit Duration: 2 Hours Average
Difficulty Level: Low

8- Dead Sea / A salt lake whose banks are more than 400m below sea level, the lowest point on dry land. It's famously hypersaline water makes floating easy, and its mineral-rich black mud is used for therapeutic and cosmetic treatments at area resorts. The surrounding desert offers many oases and historic sites.

Visit Highlight:
• Free time at Dead Sea.

Visit Duration: Sunrise to Sunset Hours
Difficulty Level: Low

  • Visa.
  • Meet and assist by our representative at airport upon arrival & departure.
  • Transportation by private A/C vehicle and English speaking driver.
  • Entrance fees to all mentioned sites.
  • Local guide in Jerash (groups of 5 people or less).
  • Local guide in Petra (groups of 5 people or less).
  • Accompanying guide throughout the program (groups of 6 people or more).
  • Optional horse ride in Petra.
  • Jeep tour for 2 hours in Wadi Rum.
  • Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast.
  • Flights.
  • PCR test.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Lunches & dinners.
  • Exit/Departure tax (included in flight ticket).
  • Tips for guide, driver, hotels, restaurants.
  • Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.