World Heritage Sites of Jordan tour

After breakfast, tour the downtown part of capital city Amman for around 2 hours, exploring the Citadel and the Roman Theatre, two of the most popular archaeological sites in the city. Proceed to the Eastern Desert to visit Al Kharraneh Castle, Amra Castle (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and Al Azraq Castle where Lawrence of Arabia resided and wrote part of his book “Seven Pillars of Wisdom”.

Overnight stay in Amman.

The drive from Amman to the desert castles is around 1 hour 30 mins.

Pick up from Amman and drive north to Jerash, one of the most preserved GrecoRoman cities in the Middle East. After enjoying the ruins and souk at Jerash, proceed to Ajloun and visit the castle, dominating the Ajloun skyline. It was built to ward off the Crusader armies at the key trade and pilgrimage intersection between Jerusalem, Cairo, Damascus, and Mecca. We then head to the village of Orjan for an experience of more traditional life. Meeting our local host where you will be introduced to the culture and daily life of the host community, and sample a delicious feast of traditional food cooked by his family. A great opportunity to ask questions about life in rural Jordan. Back to Amman to spend the night. Overnight in Amman. Drive from Amman to Jerash takes around 1 Hour.

Drive from Jerash to Ajloun takes around 45 minutes. Drive from Ajloun to Amman takes around 1 hr 45 mins.

Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Amman and head to the town of Madaba and discover the amazing Byzantine mosaics excavated from throughout the town. See the ‘Madaba Map’, the oldest preserved mosaic map of the Holy Lands. Visit the Shrine of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist. Drive to Mount Nebo and wonder at the view where Moses looked across to the Promised Land and later died and was buried. Afterwards we will continue our journey to Um Al Rasas, in 2004, the site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is valued by archaeologists for its extensive ruins dating to the Roman, Byzantine, and early Muslim periods. Drive to Petra for the overnight.

Driving distance from Amman onto Madaba takes around 1 Hour.

Driving distance from Madaba onto Mount Nebo takes around 20 min.

Driving distance from Mount Nebo onto Um Al Rasas takes around 1 Hour

Driving distance from Um Al Rasas onto Petra takes around 2 Hours 20 min.

A Masterpiece half as old as time; The Red Rose city of Petra. Marvel at the beauty of the ‘Lost City’, exploring its many caves and tombs. Walk through the Siq and be astounded at the magnificent Treasury, the entrance guarding the ancient Nabatean city, now one of the Modern 7 Wonders of the World. Time to then explore the city further, such as Qasr Al-Bint or the Royal Tombs.

Overnight in Petra.

In the morning after breakfast, drive from your hotel in Petra and head south to Wadi Rum, where you will be taken on a roughly 4-hour jeep tour that will allow you to travel around Wadi Rum’s valleys, canyons, dunes and deserts; discover rock inscriptions, majestic views of mountains, landscapes and narrow gorges. The jeep will drive back to your camp, enjoy the delicious Bedouin dinner, the stars and the night in the desert.

Drive from Petra onto Wadi Rum takes around 2 Hours.

Overnight Wadi Rum.

After having breakfast in Wadi Rum you will drive to the lowest point on earth to relax at the Dead Sea. Time to float in the salty water, relax by the pool, enjoy the sunshine and views while trying out the invigorating mud bath to cleanse the skin, and experience the various treatments in the spa.

Overnight at the Dead Sea.

Driving time from Wadi Rum to Dead Sea: Approx. 4hrs

At the lowest point on earth, at 400m below sea level. Enjoy your morning relaxing at the Dead Sea, floating in the salt waters, rest by the pool or pamper yourself with spa treatments. At an agreed upon time with your driver, proceed to the Baptism site, where you will journey back through Jesus’ life and visit the site where he was baptized. Supported by many biblical, archeological, and historical evidence, Bethany Beyond the Jordan was recognized as the authentic site of Jesus’ baptism. Then proceed to As-Salt to explore a city that was built on a very hilly terrain. The centre of town lies in the middle of a deep valley and the town spreads up the surrounding hills. This trail focuses on the religious harmony in As Salt. You will visit mosques, churches and heritage buildings.

Driving distance Dead sea to Baptism site – Approx. 20 mins.

Baptism site to Al Salt – Approx.1 hour.

Al Salt to Amman – Approx.40 mins.

Transfer back to Amman for the overnight.

Depart to QAIA to meet your flight at time TBC.

An optional transfer can be arranged (Supplements apply).

Driving distance from Amman to QAIA: 45 Minutes. End of Services.