Key attractions of this tour are the unique rock scenery of Petra and the exploration of the magnificent beauty of Wadi Rum on the back of camels. You will also hike on spectacular nature trails. Visit Mount Nebo, have a look at the oldest mosaic of the country, as well as the unforgettable experience of floating in the very salty waters of the Dead Sea.
Trip Highlights:
Floating in the Dead Sea – Madaba – Mount Nebo – Red Rose City Petra – Magnificent Mountains in Little Petra – Camel Riding in Wadi Rum Desert
Day 1: Arrival in Amman
We welcome you at Queen Alia International airport in Amman. Transfer to your hotel in Madaba.
Day 2: Madaba – Mount Nebo – Dead Sea – Little Petra
In Madaba we start with a visit to the St. George Church which became world-famous by an impressive mosaic on the floor that shows the map of the Holy Land.
Continue to Mount Nebo, from where Moses viewed the Promised Land. From here we have a fantastic view over the steep slopes of the Jordan valley to the Dead Sea and Jericho. After visiting the Moses Church we drive down to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the earth‘s surface: 400 meters below sea level. A chance to float in the salty waters, an unique experience!
After lunch we drive for another 3 hours to the old settlement of Beidha (Little Petra) where we visit the rock tombs, cisterns and frescoes to get the first impression of the unique Nabatean architecture. From there we drive to your hotel in Petra. (B)
Day 3: Petra via the Siq
After breakfast we walk to the Visitor Center of Petra. Today you will visit Petra by entering via the famous Siq, just like Indiana Jones. Visit the Tresasury, Street of Facades, Theatre and walk up to the Monastery (it is a lot of walking but definitely worth it). On your way back don’t forget to stop at the Royal Tombs who look even more beautiful when the sun is getting lower.
Tonight you will enjoy a dinner at a local family in Wadi Musa, the village next to Petra. Experience the famous Jordanian hospitality at its best with a delicious local dinner. (B/D)
Day 4: Petra via Al Madras, the “secret route”
Today we enter Petra via a different route. We walk up via the Al Madras route, also called the secret route. Around of the Siq until we see the Treasury from above! From here you have an impressive view on one of the most famous facades of Petra. We continue to the High Place of Sacrifice and then go back down via Wadi Farasa, returning to the city centre of Petra. The rest of the day you have free to explore even more of Petra. (B)
In the late afternoon you have the opportunity to enjoy the traditional Turkish Hammam.
Day 5: Wadi Rum – Camel Riding
We leave Petra and drive south. In Wadi Rum we meet our Bedouin escort for the camel rides. Enjoy the first ride through the beauty of Wadi Rum, passing sand dunes and sandstone mountains. You will reach the camp for overnight in the late afternoon. Take in the silence and unique landscape around the burning campfire with the mountains lighted up deep-red by the setting sun. Around the campfire we enjoy dinner, while thousands of stars sparkle in the sky. (B/L/D)
Day 6: Wadi Rum – Camel Riding
Second day of camel riding through Wadi Rum, passing ancient rock drawings, big sand dunes, the ruins of T.E. Lawrence’s House and fantastic rock bridges. We ride through the amazing Barrah Canyon and build up our camp at one of the nicest places in Wadi Rum. (B/L/D)
Day 7: Wadi Rum – Camel Riding – Amman
We get on our camels for the last time and ride to the village Diseh where we part with our Bedouin team. After a picnic lunch we say goodbye to the crew, followed by a transfer to your hotel in Amman. (B/L)
Remark: In case you like to extend your holiday with a stay in Aqaba at the Red Sea, you will be transferred to your hotel from here.
Day 8: Return Flight
Transfer to the airport for departure. (B)
Services included:
– All transfers by bus, a/c private car or jeep
– 5 nights in 3-star hotels (upgrades possible upon request)
– 2 nights camping in tents or under the open sky in Wadi Rum desert
– Sightseeing and trekking with specialized local English-speaking Bedouin guides in Petra and Wadi Rum
– Escort vehicle, camping equipment, chef during the trekking days
– All meals as noted in the program; B (breakfast), L (lunch) and D (dinner)
– Dead Sea day entry with lunch.
– 1 camel per person in Wadi Rum and a camel for your Bedouin guide.
Services not included:
– Flight
– Visa costs and all the entry/user fees for the program as mentioned above. We recommend the Jordan Pass, see www.jordanpass.jo
– Other meals and drinks
– Tips for guide, driver, cook etc. (3 – 5 JD per day / per person is appreciated)
– Travel and health insurance
Remark: We reserve the right to make program modifications according to the weather conditions.
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