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CULTURAL TOUR OF JORDAN
From Lawrence of Arabia
to modern times, Jordan continues to offer a unique majesty. This tour is
a journey into history and culture including face-to-face meetings with
the people who proudly call themselves Jordanians. Jordan is a small
country, yet its richness makes it the envy of many larger ones. From
Jerash to Petra operates on daily departures making combinations with
many of our other programs in the region very convenient. From rich
antiquity to desert life, this is the "bestway" to see and
experience the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Day 1: Arrive Amman Ahlan Wasahlan (Welcome in Arabic) We are warmly welcomed at Amman
International Airport and subsequently transferred to our hotel. Overnight: Hotel (4 nights) (D)
Day 2: Amman
This morning enjoy a tour of Amman, visiting the Roman Theater, Citadel,
Archeology and the Folklore Museums, old and modern Amman, and one of the
many art galleries that dot this capital city. After an afternoon at
leisure, we visit Kan Zaman Village where we enjoy a delicious dinner
with a folklore show and a preview of the many handicraft ateliers. (B,
D) Day
3: Amman
Today we drive down to the lowest spot on earth and experience floating
in the healing waters of the Dead Sea. We then continue northwards to
Pella in the Jordan Valley, getting spectacular views of Jorday en route.
Next we are off to Um Qais, Gedara of the Bible (Mathew 8:28-43), for a
spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee, the Yarmouk River and Golan
Heights. Late this afternoon we return to Amman where we have the evening
free to wander through the many bazaars. (B, D)
Day 4: Amman - Jerash
Later this morning we take tour of Jerash (Gerasa of antiquity), the
best-preserved city of Roman times, and visit its theaters, temples,
churches and colonnaded streets. Then continue to Ajloun to tour the 12th
century Saracen Castle built by one of Saladin's lieutenants in the
campaign against the Crusaders. (B, D)
Day 5: Amman / Petra
We drive southwards along the Kings' Highway to the lost city of Petra.
En route we visit Madaba, where lies the oldest map of the Holy Land, its
Mosaic School, Mt. Nebo and the alleged burial site of Moses overlooking
the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley; then drive through the magnificent
scenery of Wadi Mujib to Kerak to visit the Crusader Castle (stop for
optional lunch). Overnight: (2 nights) (B, D)
Day 6: Petra
A magnificent day ahead as we visit the many sites of Petra, the city
carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans and lost to
Civilization until re-discovered by the Swiss Burkhardt. Walk through the
Siq, a narrow and winding fissure between the cliffs, to reach the
Treasury, the Roman Theater, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaoun, Temple of
the Winged Lion and other astounding monuments. Here we may wish to climb
up to the Monastery. (B, D)
Day 7: Wadi Rum / Amman
Today we drive south to Wadi Rum, to the land of Lawrence of Arabia. Time
permitting we may have time for a short visit to Aqaba, Jordan's only
seaport city. Later we return to Amman using the old Desert Highway. Overnight: Hotel (2 nights) (B, D)
Day 8: Amman /
departure
After an interesting visit of "where it all began", we bid
farewell to Jordan as we are transferred to the airport for our
departure. (B)
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