ROMANS AND NABATEAN 2
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES: MONDAY
DAYS: 5 DAYS – 4 NIGHTS
About your trip
As you explore the capital of Amman, you'll be enchanted by its lively markets, delicious cuisine, and mix of modern skyscrapers with historic sites such as the Roman Theatre. Known for its exquisite mosaics, Madaba features a mosaic of cultures that echoes the region's ancient history, while the unique buoyancy and therapeutic minerals of the Dead Sea create an unforgettable wellness experience.
Umm al-Rasas and Jerash transport you to different eras: Umm al-Rasas is an archaeological puzzle with ancient churches and mosaics, and Jerash is a living testimony of Roman civilization with its well-preserved ruins and amphitheater. The lush landscapes of Ajloun and Ajloun Castle invite you to enter a greener and more serene world, rich in history and natural beauty.
Petra, hidden behind rose-red cliffs, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The city's intricate architecture, carved into the rock, will leave you in awe, and its rich history and hidden treasures are waiting to be discovered.
Finally, Aqaba, Jordan's only coastal city, offers relaxation and adventure. Its crystal-clear waters are home to colorful marine life, making it a paradise for snorkelers and divers, while its boardwalks and luxurious resorts provide an ideal setting to relax.
Jordan is a land of contrasts, where ancient history meets modern life, and the beauty of nature is both serene and exciting. It is a place where the warmth of its people matches the beauty of its landscapes, and invites you to explore its multifaceted character with open arms.
Direction
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MONDAY. - AMMAN (36.5 KM)
Arrival in Amman. Meeting and assistance at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
TUESDAY. - AMMAN - PANORAMIC CITY TOUR – MADABA – MT NEBO – UMM AR RASAS – PETRA (266 KM)
Meeting at the hotel and departure for a panoramic tour of the city of Amman. Continue to Madaba to visit the Orthodox Church of Saint George, where the first mosaic map of Palestine is located. Continuation to Mount Nebo to admire the panoramic view of the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea from the mountain. This place is important because it was the last place visited by Moses and from where the prophet saw the promised land, which he would never reach. In the afternoon, Continuation to visit the ruins of Umm ar Rasas. Transfer to Petra. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
WEDNESDAY. - LITTLE PETRA – PETRA – AMMAN (245 KM)
Breakfast, and departure to the nearby town of Al BEIDA, also known as LITTLE PETRA. Visit of this caravanserais. Then, full day dedicated to visiting the pink city, the capital of the Nabataeans. During the visit, we will see the most important and representative monuments sculpted in the rock by the Nabataeans. We start with The Treasury, a famous and internationally known monument taken to the cinema in one of the Indiana Jones movies, the Colored Tombs, the Royal Tombs, the Monastery... Petra is one of those places in the world where at least there are I have to go once in my life. At the end of the visit, I return to Amman. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
THURSDAY. - AMMAN – AJLUN – JERASH – DEAD SEA – AMMAN (233 KM)
Breakfast and departure to 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 at the top of the mountain and from which you can see a beautiful view. Continuation to visit Jerash, one of the cities of the Decapolis. Jerash is located north of Amman, approximately 45 km and an hour away by road. During the excursion, we will visit the Arc de Triomphe, the oval square, the cardo, the colonnade, the temple of Aphrodite and finally, the Roman theater, with wonderful acoustics. The conservation of the ruins of Jerash is still surprising today, giving us a very accurate idea of what the cities were like at the time. Transfer to Amman for free lunch, then transfer to the Dead Sea. Free time for bathing and mud, at the end of the visit, return to Amman. Dinner and accommodation.
FRIDAY. - AMMAN (34.3 KM)
Breakfast. Transfer to Amman airport.