Sept. 5th: "Ahlan Wa Sahlan ... "Welcome to Jordan"
You will arrive at Amman International Airport. Our friendly staff will
meet and assist you upon arrival at the airport and will transfer you to
your hotel in Amman.
Sept. 6th: Amman - Madaba - Nebo - Bethany - Karak - Petra
Today we will travel along the famous Kings' Highway to Petra. The 5,000-year-old
Kingsī Highway is one of the most memorable journeys in the Holy Land, passing
through a string of ancient sights and beautiful landscape.
First stop will be Madaba which contains some of the finest Byzantine mosaics
in the world.
Madaba is the Moabite town, known as Medeba in the Bible. Of great historical
importance is the large six century mosaic map of Palestine and Egypt, possibly
representing the oldest map of the"Holy Land" in existence.
Nearby is the historic Mount Nebo, with a remarkable view across the Jordan
Valley and the Dead Sea. On a clear day the spires of Jerusalem are visible
in the distance. Here we will
visit one of the oldest churches on earth with beautiful Byzantine mosaics.
Mount Nebo is the memorial of Moses, the presumed site of the prophet`s
death and burial place. Continuing, we pass by Karak and visit the Crusader
fort. Today we will end your trip
in Petra.
Sept. 7th: Petra, the Rose-Red City
The most famous attraction is the Nabatean city of Petra which has been
mentioned in the Bible under the name "Sela". To reach the city you will
walk or ride on horse back to the "Siq", an immense crack in the Nubian
sandstone. You will continue on foot through the winding, one-kilometre-long
fissure between overhanging cliffs.
At the last turn, out of the gloom appears Petra`s most impressive monument
- The Treasury. You will find yourself surrounded on both sides by hundreds
of Petra`s carved and built structures, soaring temples, elaborate Royal
tombs, a carved Roman Theatre and many
other impressive monuments.
After your exciting full day visit of Petra you will enjoy a "Sun
Set Concert" with highlights of famous musicals in the Roman Theatre
and after the concert fascinating "Petra by Night" is awaiting you.
In front of the candle-lit "Treasury" you will be received by a Bedouin
playing the flute for you.
Afterwards you will walk through the "Siq", beautifully illuminated by candles.
Today a late dinner will be served at your hotel in Petra.
Sept.
8th: Petra - Wadi Rum - Aqaba
Today we take you to Wadi Rum, the largest and most magnificent of Jordan`s
desert areas.Optional we can ride a camel or join a jeep safari and trek
deep into the enchanting landscape ofancient valleys and towering weathered
sandstone mountains rising out of the white and pink coloured sands.
We will continue your trip to the south until Aqaba, Jordan`s sea resort
at the Red Sea.
We can spend the afternoon at the beach or have a glass-boat ride watching
the dazzling undersea world of coral, fish and other marine life - just
a few meters off the sandy beaches .
Dinner and overnight in our hotel in Aqaba..
Sept. 9th: Aqaba - Wadi Araba - Dead Sea - Amman
In the morning we will take you along the Israeli-Jordanian border through
Wadi Araba and the Dead Sea, geologically known as the "Rift Valley".
We will pass the area where it is said the biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah
took place.
The Dead Sea is the lowest spot on earth. Enjoy your unforgettable "float"
in the therapeutic, salty waters of the Dead Sea (optional lunch at Salt
Land Village Hotel: 13 $).
In the afternoon we will take you back to our hotel in Amman where we can
prepare for the great event, the Opera
Gala at the Roman Theatre of Amman.
The stars of the famous Prague Opera will present known arias of operas.
After the concert we will take you to the Citadel where an extraordinary
open-air gala-dinner is waiting
for us. Enjoy a great meal with a fantastic overlook of Amman by night.
Sept. 10th: Amman - Jerash - Amman
Today we will explore the dynamic Capital City - "Amman". On its famous
seven hills Amman still sits majestically. After an interesting sightseeing
tour of Amman we will take you to Jerash where we will visit the fascinating
Greco-Roman city of Gerasa known as the best preserved and most intact city
of the Dekapolis.
We will walk through and explore the old temples, the vast Roman forum,
Hadrian's triumphal Arch, an impressive Roman theatre and a mile-long street
of columns, all enclosed with the original city wall.
Sept. 11th: "Today we have to say good-bye ... Ma Salameh!"
Today we have to say "good-bye" and we will take you to the airport for
departure.
Rates upon request at your agent in Jordan!
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