Jordan - Where it all Began
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- Visiting the archaeological site known as the Citadel, the Roman Theatre,
- Visit the Desert Castles, beautiful examples of both early Islamic art and architecture.
- Visit the black basalt fort at Azraq, headquarters of Lawrence of Arabia during the Arab Revolt.
- See the Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas)*
- Explore the archaeological site and the area of the churches of Saint John the Baptist near the river.
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- Accommodation as mentioned or similar, including hotel taxes
- Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, D=Dinner)
- All sightseeing and transfers by private transportation
- Services of local English speaking guides cum drivers
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Ahlan Wasahlan (Welcome in Arabic). Upon arrival at Amman International Airport, we are warmly welcomed and transferred to our hotel. Check in starts from 1500 hrs. Overnight: Days Inn Or Imperial Palace Amman Hotel (3 nights) (D)
After breakfast we take a morning tour of Jordan’s capital, visiting the archaeological site known as the Citadel, the Roman Theatre, the Jordan Archaeological Museum, the Folklore Museum and one of Amman’s many art galleries, as we get a glimpse of old and modern Amm...
Early this morning we head out to the visit the Desert Castles, beautiful examples of both early Islamic art and architecture. Qasr Al-Mushatta, Qasr A-Kharrana, Qasr A-Tuba and Qasr Al-Hallabat, Qasir Amra* stand testament to a fascinating era in the country's rich h...
Today we travel to Aqaba along the 5,000-year-old Kings' Highway, one of the most memorable journeys in the Holy Land. We will see some of the finest Byzantine church mosaics at Umm ar Rassas *, followed by a visit of Madaba, city known for its spectacular mosaics, in...
After a brief tour of Aqaba we head to the land of Lawrence of Arabia, to explore haunting desert landscapes and fascinating Bedouin culture in Wadi Rum*. Here we to embark in a 2-hour 4x4 jeep safari to explore the wadi. In the evening we enjoy a barbecue dinner by traditional campfire under the stars Overnight: Jabal Rum Camp, Wadi Rum (1 night) (B, D)
Today we travel to explore the pink city of Petra*, an ancient Nabatean city set deep inside a narrow desert gorge. We will walk through a long chasm to Petra's most dramatic monument, the Treasury. We then explore the Roman Theater, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaoun, th...
After a fascinating visit of the land “where it all began”, we bid farewell to Jordan as we are transferred to the airport for our departure. Check out time is by 1100 hrs. (B)
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