Jordan: History and Adventure

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Queen Alia International Airport (Welcome to Jordan) – Amman

  

  Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, a representative will be waiting for you to handle the visa procedures and accompany you to the vehicle that will take you to the hotel. (Please, do not carry out any procedures without the representative).

• day 2

  Amman – Jerash (with local guide, approximately 1:30 hours) – Ajloun – Amman

  

  Breakfast and transfer to Jerash or "Gerasa", a Greco-Roman city that was part of the Decapolis and is known as the "Pompeii of the East" for its importance and its magnificent state of preservation. We will be able to admire, among others: the Arch of Hadrian, the Hippodrome, the Theater, the Agora or forum with its complete colonnade, the Cardo Maximus, the Temple of Zeus and that of Artemis. Afterwards, we will visit Ajlun Castle, a fortress built in 1185 and later rebuilt in the 13th century by the Mamluks after its destruction by the Mongols. It is a castle from the time of the Crusaders, located on top of the mountain and from which there is a beautiful view. Return to Amman. Dinner and accommodation. Return to Amman, dinner and accommodation.

• day 3

  Amman – Wadi Mujib (Siq Trail) – Dead Sea

  

  Breakfast and transfer to Wadi Mujib, one of the best canyoning adventures in the world. The trail begins at the Visitor Center, near the Mujib Bridge, where you will take the walkway over the dam and follow the river course between the high sandstone cliffs to the base of a large waterfall. Depending on seasonal rainfall levels, the gorge may contain pools deep enough for swimming. This is an ideal hike to take slowly and enjoy the cool water and shade, especially in the heat of summer. (Open from April 1 to October 31 and/or depending on the weather). It is self-guided. Time: 2 - 3 hours. Start time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Requirements: you must be at least 18 years old, know how to swim, and have a reasonable level of physical fitness. Continue to the Dead Sea. It offers one of the most exciting experiences in Jordan. With more than 400 m below sea level and a density ten times higher than any other sea, a quick dip in the water will give you an exciting and unforgettable experience. In addition, you can benefit from the mineral-rich black mud to soften your skin and revitalize your body! Dinner and accommodation at the Dead Sea.

• day 4

  Dead Sea – Mount Nebo – Madaba – King's Highway – Karak – Dana

  

  We leave Amman heading towards Mount Nebo, the place where the death of Moses is commemorated at the moment he saw the Promised Land. We continue to Madaba, where we visit the Orthodox Church of St. George, whose floor preserves the mosaic of the Holy Land, made in the 6th century AD. We continue to Dana, via Karak, to make a brief visit to the medieval Crusader castle. Dinner and accommodation in Dana.

• day 5

  Dana Nature Reserve – Ash Shawbak – Little Petra – Petra

  

  Breakfast. Trekking for 2 to 3 hours with an English-speaking local guide in Dana. Among the ten reserves in Jordan, Dana represents a unique case. Located in the heart of the mountains, with an extension to the Araba valley, it allows you to discover the diversity and multiplicity of species at the same time. A visit with a local guide will give you the opportunity to have direct contact with wild and resting nature. It is also the place where fauna and flora live in harmony. Continue to Shawbak Castle, located in a wild and remote landscape. Shobak Castle surpasses even the most battered of castles, despite being less complete than its sister fortification in Karak. Previously called Mons Realis (the Royal Mountain), it was built by the crusader king Baldwin I in 1115 AD. Continue to Little Petra, which was the main caravan station in the Nabataean kingdom. About 15 minutes on foot you can reach the Neolithic village of Behida, 7200 before Christ. Then, transfer to Petra, dinner and accommodation.

• day 6

  Petra (visit with local guide for approximately 2 to 3 hours)

  

  Breakfast. Day dedicated entirely to the visit of Petra, known as the “pink city”, where more than 2,000 years ago the Nabataeans established the capital of their empire for 500 years, carving admirable temples and tombs into the pink mountains and using advanced agricultural and water management systems. The tour begins at the Tomb of the Obelisks, continuing through the Siq, a canyon over 1 km long, after which the Treasury is revealed, a colossal tomb decorated with columns and sculptures of incomparable refinement and beauty. At the end, return to your hotel. Dinner and accommodation.

• day 7

  Petra - Wadi Rum 4*4

  

  After breakfast at the hotel, departure to the Wadi Rum desert, one of the scenes from the movie "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Martians", and one of the most spectacular settings in the Middle East. This is red desert sand, in which granite mountains rise and peaks of red and golden colors pierce the landscape. (Classic 4x4 tour of approximately 2 hours). Accommodation in a desert camp, where you can enjoy a delicious Bedouin dinner.

• day 8

  Wadi Rum – Aqaba (the Red Sea)

  

  Breakfast. At the indicated time, we will continue our journey and arrive in Aqaba, where you will have free time to relax, rest, and enjoy the sun and the beach. Free day. Possibility to take optional excursions (boat trip, snorkeling, diving, etc.) (excursion cost not included). Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.

• day 9

  Aqaba – Amman City Tour

  

  Breakfast. Departure to the Jordanian capital. To begin, we will see the magnificent Roman theater. From there, we will go to the Citadel and its Temple of Hercules, built between 162 and 166 AD. Afterwards, we will enjoy a walk through the old city called "West Al Balad", which has hundreds of shops, cafes, and local craft restaurants. Return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation.

• day 10

  Amman – Queen Alia International Airport

  

  Breakfast. At the indicated time, you will meet your driver for the transfer to Queen Alia International Airport.