Destinations:
Amman | Umm Qais | Mar Elias | Jerash | Shobak | Petra | Mount Nebo | Madaba | Bethany | Dead Sea | Lot’s Cave | Aqaba
Jordan has enchanted visitors for centuries with its World Heritage Sites, welcoming towns, and inspiring desert landscapes. From ancient times, the country has been a crossroads for various civilizations, leaving behind a rich tapestry of history and culture. Explore Roman amphitheaters, Crusader castles, and early Christian mosaics that have captivated travelers seeking the origins of faith and antiquity. The tradition of hospitality remains strong in Jordan today.
Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, you will be greeted by a Hajjat representative right at the arrival gate. Assistance with immigration formalities will be provided. After clearing customs, you’ll be escorted to your waiting transport for a transfer to your hotel in Amman. Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Amman.
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Umm Qais, situated on a hilltop with panoramic views of Lake Tiberias, the Golan Heights, and the Jordan Valley. Following your visit to Umm Qais, transfer to Mar Elias, home to one of Jordan’s largest Byzantine churches, dating back to the 7th century.
Next, drive north to Jerash (Gerasa), one of the best-preserved Roman cities outside of Rome. Explore its theaters, temples, churches, and colonnaded streets before returning to your hotel in Amman for dinner.
Overnight in Amman.
After breakfast, drive to Shobak to visit Shobak Castle, a Crusader fortress built by King Baldwin I in 1115. The castle played a significant role during the Crusades and was later occupied by the Mamluks in the 14th century.
After exploring Shobak, transfer to Little Petra, an archaeological site similar to Petra, with buildings carved into the sandstone canyons. After the visit, transfer to your hotel in Petra for dinner.
Overnight in Petra.
After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Enter through a narrow gorge that leads to the famous "Pink City," where you'll explore temples, tombs, and monuments carved into the rose-red rock by the ancient Nabataeans. Highlights include the Street of Facades, the Roman Theatre, the Royal Tombs, and Qasr Al-Bint.
After the tour, return to your hotel in Amman for dinner.
Overnight in Amman.
After breakfast, transfer to Mount Nebo, believed to be the burial site of Moses. Explore the 4th and 6th-century church ruins, which feature impressive mosaics. Continue to Madaba, known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, including the famous 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land at the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George.
After the visit, transfer to your hotel at the Dead Sea. Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at the Dead Sea.
After breakfast, visit the Baptism Site at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where John the Baptist is believed to have baptized Jesus. The site is explicitly mentioned in the Bible (John 1:28). Visit the nearby Russian church before returning to your hotel at the Dead Sea for dinner.
Overnight at the Dead Sea.
After breakfast, enjoy some free time at the Dead Sea before transferring to Lot’s Cave, located near the village of Safi. The site features a Byzantine basilica from the 7th century and the cave where Lot and his daughters are believed to have sought refuge.
After the visit, transfer to Aqaba for some free time. Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Aqaba.
After breakfast, transfer to Aqaba Airport for your departure.
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