Q.A.I.A/Amman O/N (B)
Meet and Greet by our representative upon arrival at Queen Alia Intl. Airport and Transfer Directly to Amman – hotel of your choice for overnight.
Amman / Madaba / Mt. Nebo / Kerak / Petra – O/N (B)
After early Breakfast, head towards the Red Rose city of Petra
Via the king’s way, an ancient route that still has marks left from traders, armies and pilgrims who crossed it centuries ago, the first city to encounter is Madaba, “the City of Mosaics “. The city, best known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, is home to the famous 6th century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. With two million pieces of colored stone, the map depicts hills and valleys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta. Only 7 Km from Madaba Lies Mount Nebo, the site of the endearing monastery Built by some Franciscan Priests as a sanctuary and a prayer place in memorial of Prophet Moses who took the last look at the Promised Land, they perpetrated themselves to serve the pilgrims who comes to pay tribute to Prophet Moses place of death and burial.
After taking a look at the Holy land from Mt. Nebo and if the weather was clear maybe you could see Jerusalem, Head further north through Wadi Mujib. A deep valley featuring one of Jordan‘s most breathtaking views. To reach Kerak and Kerak Castle, the authentic hill top fortress of Kerak, is a fascinating example of architectural and military traditions of the time. Its galleries, towers, chapels and ramparts still echo with the resolve of the Crusaders who built them almost a thousand years ago, finally drive to the City of Petra for overnight at your chosen Hotel.
Petra Full day visit/ Amman ON (B)
After Breakfast begin the visit to one of the new Seven Wonders of the World and Jordan’s national treasures, the ancient city of Petra is located about three hours south of Amman, Petra is the legacy of the Nabateans, (an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2000 years ago.) Admired then for its refined culture, massive architecture and ingenious complex of dams and water channels, Petra is now a UNESCO world heritage site that enchants visitors from all corners of the globe.
Your Trip will include an approximately 800 Meters Horse ride from the Visitors center to the main access to Petra, and by walking through a kilometer long chasm known by the Siq, at the end of the walk you will be rewarded by the Breathtaking Scene of Petra‘s most famous monument, the Treasury.
Various walks and climbs reveal literally hundreds of buildings, tombs, baths, funerary halls, temples, arched gateways, colonnaded streets and haunting rock drawings – as well as a 3000 seat open air amphitheatre circa, and if time permits the high place of Sacrifice, a gigantic first century Monastery and a modern archeological Museum, all of which can be explored.
You will also be able to look at the modest shrine commemorating the death of Aaron, brother of Moses, was built in the 13th century by the Mamluke Sultan, high a top mount Aaron in the Sharah range, head back to Amman for overnight
After taking a look at the Holy land from Mt. Nebo and if the weather was clear maybe you could see Jerusalem, Head further north through Wadi Mujib. A deep valley featuring one of Jordan‘s most breathtaking views. To reach Kerak and Kerak Castle, the authentic hill top fortress of Kerak, is a fascinating example of architectural and military traditions of the time. Its galleries, towers, chapels and ramparts still echo with the resolve of the Crusaders who built them almost a thousand years ago, finally drive to the City of Petra for overnight at your chosen Hotel.
Amman – Q.A.I.A (B).
Throughout Guide supplement for 2-6 Pax is 475.00 USD to include guiding fees and all other related expenses.
Note:
Throughout Guide supplement for 2-6 Pax is 475.00 USD to include guiding fees and all other related expenses.
Visas to Jordan:
The cost of one entry visa for all nationalities is JD 40 (around $59).
Certain nationalities require an entry visa to be obtained prior to travel. Please check with us or with the Jordanian Diplomatic Missions in your country prior to travel to ensure that you have all the necessary paperwork for travel and to know which nationalities require visa clearance.
Travellers arriving through Ugarit will be granted free of charge (Gratis) visa upon arrival provided to forward a copy of the passports for the individuals and a passport manifest alongside with the passport copies for groups (5 Pax – Above) at least 72 Hours prior to arrival