Discovering Jordan, 9 days

The ancient temples that adorn the Nile are juxtaposed with the mosques, which calls modern-day Egyptians to prayer. Straw-loaded donkey carts drive through the busy streets of Cairo, alongside drivers who seem to follow their own traffic laws... Old and modern Egypt meet, and we see farmers plowing their fields with donkeys and buffaloes, planting and harvesting grain and dates as it used to be hundreds of years ago.

DAY 1 - AMAN
Arrival at Amman airport on behalf of passengers (international airfare not included). Reception and transport to the chosen hotel for accommodation. Rest of the day free for independent activities.
Amman - is the capital of Jordan and a fascinating city, full of contrasts with a unique mixture of the old and the new, located in a mountainous area, between the desert and the fertile valleys of Jordan. Virtually 50% of Jordan's population is concentrated in the Amman region, due to the climate and the modernity of the city.

DAY 2 - AMAN - JERASH - AJLUN
Breakfast. After leaving for Jerash, second to Petra on Jordan's list of favorite destinations, an ancient city lies on a plain surrounded by wooded mountain areas and fertile basins. Conquered by General Pompeu in 63 BC, it was of Roman rule and was one of the ten great Roman cities. At that time it was known as Gerasa, and is generally recognized as one of the best preserved Roman provincial cities in the world. It was hidden for centuries in the sands, before being excavated and restored over the past 70 years. Continuing to Ajlun, the wonders of nature and the genius of medieval Arab military architecture have given northern Jordan two of the most ecological and historical landmarks in the Middle East, the pine and olive forest in the Ajloun-Dibbine area, and the Ayyubid Castle in Ajloun, who helped defeat the Crusaders eight centuries ago. The Castle dominated the three main routes that lead to the Jordan valley and protected the commercial routes between Jordan and Syria, it became an important link in the defensive chain against the Crusaders, who, unsuccessfully, passed decades trying to take the castle. Ajloun is just a short drive from Jerash through the pine and olive forest and dozens of archaeological sites, including water mills, forts and villages, across the beautiful hills and valleys of northern Jordan. Return to Ajlun and transfer to the selected hotel for accommodation.

DAY 3 - AJLUN - AMAN
Breakfast and free day to walk Ajlun. Founded in 1987, the Ajlun Forest Reserve covers an area of ​​13 km2, located on the northern plateau of Amman. A Mediterranean mountainous region, ranging from 600-1100m above sea level, with a series of small and medium sinuous valleys. Then, return to Amman and visit to the city, an urban center in a much older and more traditional area, which shelter small shops that produce and sell everything from fabulous handmade jewelry pieces to everyday utensils. The local population is cultured, of different origins and religions and tremendously hospitable, proud to show visitors how vibrant and fascinating their city is. The tour includes a visit to the extraordinary Roman Theater, a reflection of the city's historical legacy, also includes a visit to the Citadel, a building dating back to the time of the Ammonites. Stop at Wakalat Street, great for shopping, with a large selection of international brands.

DAY 4 - AMAN - MADABA - MT NEBO - DANA
Breakfast and then visit Madaba, known mainly for its spectacular Byzantine mosaics and the Omeya dynasty; Madaba shelters the famous mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, dating from the 6th century, made from approximately two million colored stones in the region, the mosaic illustrates the hills, valleys, villages and towns with an extension that reaches the Delta of the Nile. Madaba's mosaic map covers the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, located in the city center and built on the ruins of an ancient Byzantine church. Then visit Mount Nebo, where Moses saw the Promised Land, a small Byzantine church was built by the early Christians and later expanded into a vast complex. And in this place, during a visit to Jordan, in 2001, Pope John Paul II celebrated a mass for more than 20,000 faithful. Continuation to Dana, arrival and transfer to the selected hotel for accommodation.

DAY 5 - DANA - FEYNAN
Breakfast at the hotel, then walk from Dana to Feynan. The Dana Reserve, created in 1993, is Jordan's largest biosphere reserve, covering 291 km2 of some of Jordan's most diverse landscapes. Dana has an integrated conservation and socio-economic program and examples of building rehabilitation, as well as the creation of the first village that is Jordan's heritage. The Dana Reserve is home to hundreds of species that live within diverse ecosystems and inhabitants. However, animals are not the only ones to consider Dana's natural resources important. For centuries, foreign empires – especially Roman and Byzantine ones – coveted the region, because of its expansive copper and other mineral deposits. Arrival in Feynan, and transfer to the selected hotel for accommodation.

DAY 6 - FEYNAN - PETRA
Breakfast at the hotel, and free day for walking around Feynan. Right in the heart of the Dana Mountain Reserve, at the end of a rugged trail. Admire the glorious desert landscape, go in an adventure into the great outdoors, have peppermint tea with native Bedouins, explore local archeological sites. At a certain departure time to Petra, the city is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, it also houses the crown jewels of the Kingdom of Jordan, it is the most visited city in the country. Arrival and transfer to the selected hotel for accommodation. Rest of the day free for independent activities.
Petra - is a vast and unique city carved out of rocks by the Nabateo people, more than 2,000 years ago, where the bond between the silk and spice route to China, India, southern Arabia and Egypt was , Syria, Greece and Rome.

Suggestion - Petra by Night:
In the evening, we recommend the Petra by Night tour, a visit to the city of Petra at night, under the light of 1800 candles, an unusual experience! Walk through the Siq to Khazneh following a candlelit path while enjoying typical Bedouin music at the Treasury.

DAY 7 - PETRA - WADI RUM
Breakfast at the hotel, and departure for a visit to the city of Petra. The city is accessed via Siq, a narrow gorge about one kilometer long, surrounded by 80-meter cliffs. The simple act of crossing the gorge is, in itself, an incredible experience for its colors and rock formations, reaching the end of the Siq, it is possible to appreciate the images of the “Treasure of Al-Khaznhe”, the Petra Valley has incredible natural and architectural beauty, with hundreds of very elaborate tombs, built in rocks. Also visit the huge Nebatean building, Roman-style theater, obelisks and temples. Finally, at the top of Petra is the impressive Ad-Deir Monastery, which is accessed via steps also carved in stone. Then, continue to Wadi Rum, arrival and transfer to the selected hotel for accommodation. At a certain time, departure for a jeep tour at sunset.

DAY 8 - WADI RUM - DEAD SEA
Breakfast at the hotel, and departure to enjoy a camel ride in Wadi Rum, located two hours south of Petra, "vast and divine", according to Colonel Lawrence, who established it as his headquarters during the First War Worldwide. A Bedouin guide will help you discover spectacular canyons across the desert, the stone bridge, the Nabataean temple, the well of Lawrence and the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, the magnificent mineral cliffs that inspired one of Lawrence's works. Wadi Rum is also a nature reserve that is home to small oases where the black iris, Jordan's national flower, blooms in the spring. At a specific time, continue to the Dead Sea. Arrival and transfer to the selected hotel for accommodation. Rest of the day free for independent activities.

Dead Sea - is located 400 meters below sea level, the lowest point on earth. It is fed by several rivers and mainly by the Jordan River, and once the water reaches the Dead Sea, it undergoes evaporation, leaving all its salts and minerals, resulting in an increase in the amount of salt. Currently, the waters of the Dead Sea have a volume of salt ten times greater than that of the other oceans, making any form of aquatic life (fauna or flora) impossible. But on the other hand, with this large increase in salt, it increases its buoyancy, preventing bathers from sinking into its waters. These still have healing and calming properties, in addition to being excellent for aesthetic treatments.

Suggestion 02 Bethany Tour (tour suggested and not included):
We recommend a half-day visit to the city of Bethany, where the area where Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist was located and a place of sacred pilgrimage for Christians around the world. Tour through the archaeological finds dating from the first century after Christ, confirming that the site was inhabited during the life of Jesus and John the Baptist, with a Byzantine monastery and churches, large baptism pools and a water storage system that were discovered.

DAY 9 - DEAD SEA - AMAN -…
At a certain time, transfer to Amman airport. End of our services. Until the next trip!