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• Transfer from Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) near Amman to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, additional activities can be arranged, such as a city tour, cooking class, or wine tasting. Overnight stay in Amman.
• Begin your time in Jordan with a visit to Amman. Tour the Citadel and Roman Theater, two significant archaeological sites, and try falafel and hummus for the first time.
After lunch, travel to Madaba, a small Christian town south of Amman, known for its Byzantine mosaics. The ‘Madaba Map’, the oldest preserved map of the Middle East, is a highlight of your visit.
Next, head to Mt Nebo for views over the Dead Sea and the Judean desert mountains, reflecting on how Moses may have gazed upon the Promised Land from there.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Overnight in Amman.
• Start your exploration of Jordan with a tour of Amman. Visit the Citadel and the Roman Theater, key archaeological sites, and enjoy your first falafel and hummus.
After lunch, proceed to Madaba, a small Christian city located south of Amman. Marvel at the stunning Byzantine mosaics found throughout the area, including the notable ‘Madaba Map’, the oldest preserved map of the region.
Then, travel to Mt Nebo for scenic views of the Dead Sea and the surrounding Judean desert mountains, imagining the perspective of Moses looking toward the Promised Land.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Overnight in Amman.
• On this day, travel south to the ancient city of Petra, recognized as one of the New7Wonders of the Modern World.
Upon arrival at the visitor center, walk through the Siq, a narrow canyon with high walls of red sandstone, leading to the iconic Treasury. Take time to appreciate this remarkable structure, carved into stone centuries ago.
Explore the broader Petra area, including caves, tombs, a Roman theater, palaces, and additional sites. For those interested in hiking, opportunities exist to ascend to the High Place of Sacrifice or the Monastery.
In the evening, choose to stay in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum for traditional hospitality and stargazing or opt for a hotel in Wadi Musa, adjacent to Petra (see Tour Options below).
Meals included: Breakfast (& Dinner – Wadi Rum Option).
Overnight in Petra or Wadi Rum.
• Experience a wilderness adventure with a 4×4 Jeep Tour through Wadi Rum. Follow in the footsteps of historic figures while discovering ancient rock carvings, climbing sand dunes, and traversing rock bridges. Take time to absorb the enchanting desert landscape.
In the evening, return to Amman for rest.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
Overnight in Amman.
• Begin your day with an early transfer from Amman to the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge. After crossing the border, first visit Jericho, known as the oldest continuously inhabited city globally.
Proceed along the Dead Sea toward Masada, the fortress built by King Herod, noted for being the last stronghold of the Zealots against the Romans. The excavations and dramatic location convey the significance of the events that unfolded there.
Stop at Qumran, the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
Conclude your day with a dip in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, and enjoy the unique sensation of floating in its salty waters. Then, travel along the winding road to Jerusalem.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
• Start early with a transfer from Amman to the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge. Cross the border to Jericho, the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world.
Then journey along the Dead Sea toward Masada, the impressive fortress created by King Herod, which served
