jordan - highlights in 11 days, 10 nights:

Introduction

The land is steeped in ancient traditions, but the Kingdom of Jordan was created in recent history – out of former Turkish territory following World War I. Visit Amman and and the roman city: Jerash the Pompeii of East travel the King’s Way to the magnificent lost city of Petra, and enjoy the Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum and much more...

Day by day tour itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Meets and assist at Airport, visa formalities, transfer Sadeein Hotel. Overnight.

Day 2: Azraq and Amra and overnight at Azraq guest house 

After breakfast you will depart early for the Eastern Desert. The Romans were not deterred by the desert climate and built a chain of fortresses along the ‘limes arabicus’, the frontiers of their new Arabic province. Most of the castles you can visit nowadays were built by the caliphs during the Ummayyad period. Some are decorated with fine mosaics, frescoes, stone and stucco carvings and illustrations. They stand as silent and impressive evidence of Jordan’s rich history. Today you shall see three of the best-preserved desert castles. Qasr al-Mushatta is the largest and most richly decorated Ummayyad castle in Jordan. It’s a large, square fortress, surrounded by walls with circular towers on every side. Qusayr Amra is placed by Unesco on its World Heritage List. Its interior walls and ceilings are covered with lively frescoes and two of its rooms are paved with colourful mosaics. Qasr al-Azraq is built in black basalt and has been in continuous use since Roman times. During the Arab Revolt it functioned as the headquarters of Lawrence of Arabia. Late in the afternoon you will be transferred to the Azraq Oasis and be shown the highlights of the oasis. Dinner is served in Azraq Guesthouse and you will stay there overnight.

Day 3: Stay in Umm Qays 

Transfer to North of Jordan, Gadara you will visit Umm Qais, which was built mainly out of black basalt. Here you can enjoy the impressive view over Lake Tiberias and the Golan Heights. At the guesthouse  - luxury – dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Umm Qays/Wadi Shayib/Dead Sea. 

In the morning we drive to down and will visit the Islamic military castle of Ajloun. The castle was used by the Islamic armies of Saladin to protect the region against the crusaders. Then we drive via the great Wadi where Shayib tombs and figs gardens and Olive will pass to the lowest point on earth check in at Dead Sea Spa Hotel, sue private beach, Mud and float and salty Dead Sea, overnight.

Day 5: Madaba/Wadi-El-Moujip/Kerak Castel/ Dana 

After breakfast will travel up to Madaba and visit the famous mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. Your next stop will be Mount Nebo, where like Moses you will be able to overlook the Holy Land and the Dead Sea. If the sky is clear Jerusalem, Jericho and Bethlehem will meet your eye. The journey will continue along the King’s Highway. On the way you will pass through Wadi Mujib, the grand canyon of Jordan. You will stop in Karak for lunch. In the afternoon you will visit the huge castle where Saladin and Richard Lionheart fought during the crusades. While enjoying the beautiful landscapes the journey continues along the King’s Highway to Dana Natural reserve will check in at Luxtury Dana Hotel in 1800 years old village, which offers an excellent view of the Dana Nature Reserve. dinner and overnight.

Day 6 & 7: Shoubak Castel/Abdalya/Beer Araais/ Petra 

After breakfast will drive to Shouback you will visit the castle of Shobak. During the crusades period it was known as Mons Realis, since it was the first castle established by the kingdom of Jerusalem at the other side of the river Jordan. Then we drive via Abdalya the oldest oak trees in Jordan and the great view of Little Petra and above all Petra mountains, we wil pass to the magic well, Beer Al-Arais, and Siq El-Bardi (Wet canyon) Late in the afternoon you arrive in Petra for dinner and overnight stay. At candles hotel ( 3* superior)

Day 8 & 9: Petra visit / Wadi Rum 

In the morning a local guide will escort you into Petra and show you the highlights of the Nabatean city. You will enter the city through the Siq, the narrow gorge and be rewarded with the most astonishing and dramatic monument in Jordan: the Treasury. You will also visit the theatre, the tombs and façades and the colonnaded street. climb the stairs to the Monastery and admire the view over the Wadi Araba. Perhaps you would like to walk all the way up to the High Place of Sacrifice and see the obelisks which are believed to represent the most important Nabatean gods, Dushara and Al ‘Uzza. Next morning you will be transfer by Jeep Safari  to Wadi Rum. You will pass the famous seven pillars of wisdom, described by Lawrence of Arabia. Our guided jeep tour will show you Lawrence of Arabia’s house and Thamudic and Nabatean inscriptions made centuries ago. Evening ttransfer to Aqaba, check in at Cazar Hotel or Aquamarina II, dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Aqaba 

Free time in Aqaba, snorkeling or diving at Royal diving center, or take glass boat to discover great coral in Aqaba, overnight.

Day 11: overnight in Amman 

Travel via desert high way to Amman, shopping and free time overnight at Sadeen Hotel. End of your tour.