Programs
1 START YOUR JOURNEY
Day 1 : Amman - Jerash
Breakfast and depart for a journey south of Amman to visit the Biblical city of Madaba. Once a Moabite frontier town, which continued to remain, inhabited during the Nabatean and Roman periods. Visit to the most famous landmark of the town, The Greek Orthodox Church where the 6th century mosaic map of Palestine has been preserved in its original for m. With 2 million pieces of colored stones and a full 25 x 5 meters in its original state – most of which can be still seen today. The map depicts hills, valleys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta.Next visit Mt Nebo where Mosses is believed to be buried. It is the most revered holy site in Jordan and a place of pilgrimage for Christians. En route, visit the site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ. Stunning archaeological discoveries between Jordan River and Tell al-Kharrar have identified this area as Biblical “Bethany-Beyond-the-Jordan” where John was living when he baptized Christ. St. Elijah’s Hill is now the focal point of the Baptism site and is covered with remains of a Byzantine monastery with churches, large baptism pool s and water storage systems.Drive onwards to Petra, one of the new seven wonders of world and stay overnight.
Day 2 : Madaba - Mount Nebo - Petra
Breakfast and depart for a journey south of Amman to visit the Biblical city of Madaba. Once a Moabite frontier town, which continued to remain, inhabited during the Nabatean and Roman periods. Visit to the most famous landmark of the town, The Greek Orthodox Church where the 6th century mosaic map of Palestine has been preserved in its original for m. With 2 million pieces of colored stones and a full 25 x 5 meters in its original state – most of which can be still seen today. The map depicts hills, valleys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta.
Next visit Mt Nebo where Mosses is believed to be buried. It is the most revered holy site in Jordan and a place of pilgrimage for Christians. En route, visit the site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ. Stunning archaeological discoveries between Jordan River and Tell al-Kharrar have identified this area as Biblical “Bethany-Beyond-the-Jordan” where John was living when he baptized Christ. St. Elijah’s Hill is now the focal point of the Baptism site and is covered with remains of a Byzantine monastery with churches, large baptism pool s and water storage systems.
Drive onwards to Petra, one of the new seven wonders of world and stay overnight.
Day 3 : Petra - Wadi Rum
Breakfast and dedicate the full day exploring the magnificent, mysterious, rock-carved red rose city of Petra or sometimes known as “The Lost City” (9 B.C. to 40 A .D.) On the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabatean empire of King Aretas IV (9 B.C. to 40 A .D.). Masters of water technology, the Nabataea’s provided their city with great tunnel constructions and water chambers. A theater, modeled on Greek-Roman prototypes, had space for an audience of 4,000. Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra, with the 42-meter-high Hellenistic temple facade on the El- Deir Monastery, are impressive examples of Middle Eastern culture.
The seven kilometer walk can also be covered in the Nabatean fashion on a “Horses back”!
Later on drive to Wadi Rum. Here you shall take a rustic jeep safari in the silent, timeless and starkly beautiful desert landscapes. Wadi Rum is a protected area covering 720 square kilometers of dramatic desert wilderness in the south of Jordan. Huge mountains of sandstone and granite emerge, sheer-sided, from wide sandy valleys to reach heights of 1700 meters and more. Narrow canyons and fissures cut deep into the mountains and many conceal ancient rock drawings etched by the peoples of the desert over millennia. Bedouin tribes still live among the mountains of Rum and their large goat-hair tents are a special feature of the landscape. There are many ways to enjoy the attractions of Rum, and overnight in a Bedouin camp.
Day 4 : Amman
Breakfast and drive to Amman Airport to catch your flight back home.
2 ENJOY LIFE
Day 1 : Amman - Jerash
Arrive at Queen Alia International airport, meet & assist with visa formalities by Honors Travel representative and transfer to the hotel. Later in the morning, tour the city including a visit to the Citadel, Roman Theatre and Jordan archaeological museum. End your tour at The Souk, in downtown Jordan a typical middle eastern market where you can buy almost anything ranging from jewellery made of gold and silver, coffee pot charms, handicrafts etc.
Return to the hotel and overnight in Amman.
Day 2 : Madaba - Mount Nebo - Kerak - Petra
Breakfast and depart for a journey south of Amman to visit the Biblical city of Madaba. Once Moabite frontier town, which continued to remain, inhabited during the Nabatean and Roman periods. Visit to the most famous landmark of the town, The Greek Orthodox Church where the 6th century mosaic map of Palestine has been preserved in its original for m. With 2 million pieces of colored stones and a full 25 x 5 meters in its original state – most of which can be still seen today. The map depicts hills, valleys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta. Next visit Mt Nebo where Mosses is believed to be buried. It is the most revered holy site in Jordan and a place of pilgrimage for Christians. Next visit Karak, an ancient Crusader stronghold, Karak sits 900m above sea level and lies inside the walls of the old city. The city today is home to around 170,000 people and continues to boast a number of restored 19th century Ottoman buildings, restaurants, places to stay etc. The Karak Castle dominates the history of the place undoubtedly, which is a dark maze of stone-vaulted halls and endless passageways.
Drive onwards to Petra, one of the new seven wonders of world and stay overnight.
Day 3 : Petra
Breakfast and dedicate the full day exploring the magnificent, mysterious, rock-carved red rose city of Petra or sometimes known as “The Lost City” (9 B.C. to 40 A .D.) On the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabatean empire of King Aretas IV (9 B.C. to 40 A .D.). Masters of water technology, the Nabataea has provided their city with great tunnel constructions and water chambers. A theater, modeled on Greek-Roman prototypes, had space for an audience of 4,000. Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra, with the 42-meter-high Hellenistic temple facade on the El- Deir Monastery, are impressive examples of Middle Eastern culture.
The seven-kilometer walk can also be covered in the Nabatean fashion on a “Horses back”. Return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 4 : Wadi Rum - Aqaba
After breakfast start your day with a visit to Wadi Rum. Here you shall take a rustic jeep safari in the silent, timeless and starkly beautiful desert landscapes. Wadi Rum is a protected area covering 720 square kilometers of dramatic desert wilderness in the south of Jordan. Huge mountains of sandstone and granite emerge, sheer-sided, from wide sandy valleys to reach heights of 1700 meters and more. Narrow canyons and fissures cut deep into the mountains and many conceal ancient rock drawings etched by the peoples of the desert over millennia. Bedouin tribes still live among the mountains of Rum and their large goat-hair tents are a special feature of the landscape. There are many ways to enjoy the attractions of Rum, including jeep, camel and hiking tours.
Later in the day, drive onwards to Aqaba.
Aqaba is a fun place it is a microcosm of all the good things Jordan has to offer. But perhaps Aqaba’s greatest asset is the Red Sea itself. Here you can experience some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world. There are several dive centers in Aqaba. All offer well-maintained diving equipment, professional instructors, and transport by boat to a variety of dive sites. For those who prefer to keep their feet dry, all the deep-sea wonders can be viewed through a glass-bottomed boat or by submarine, or you can just relax under the sun on the resort’s sandy beaches. In addition, of course, there are plenty of other water-sport activities available, as well as an extensive and interesting Marine Park. Overnight in Aqaba.
Day 5 : Amman
Breakfast and drive to Amman to catch your flight back home.
3 PARADISE ROAD
Day 1 : Amman
Arrive at Queen Alia International airport, meet & assist with visa formalities by Honors Travel representative and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Amman.
Day 2 : Amman - Jerash - Ajloun
Breakfast and transfer to visit the impressive Greco-Roman city of Jerash one of the best preserved provincial Roman cities in the world with fortification walls, temples, baths, colonnaded streets, theatres, shops and sophisticated water works. The city remains the live evidence of urban civilization spanning over a period of 9000 years including Hellenistic, Drive back to Amman and tour the city including a visit to the Citadel, Roman Theatre and Jordan archaeological museum. End your tour at The Souk, in downtown Jordan a typical middle eastern market where you can buy almost anything ranging from jewellery made of gold and silver, coffee pot charms, handicrafts etc.
73 km north of Amman, and a short journey northwest from Jerash, through a beautiful pine-forest and olive groves, brings you to the town of Ajloun, where Hadrian stayed over the winter of 129-30 AD, and built himself an arch well outside the town, leaving unbonded its sides for future city walls to come out to meet it.
Here you will find the Castle of Ajloun or Qalaat Errabadh (Arabic for “Hilltop Castle”), from which there is a splendid view westwards into the Jordan Valley. It looks like a Crusader fortress, but it was built by Muslims in 1184-85 as a military fort and buffer to protect the region from invading Crusader forces. It was built on the orders of the local governor, Ezz Eddin Osama bin Munqethe, a nephew of the Ayyubid leader Salahuddin Al-Ayyoubi (Saladin), as a direct retort to the new Latin castle of Belvoir (Kawkab El-Hawa) on the opposite side of the valley between the Tiberias and Besan, and as a base to develop and control the iron mines of Ajloun.
Return to the hotel and overnight in Amman.
Day 3 : Madaba - Mount Nebo - Kerak - Petra
Breakfast and depart for a journey south of Amman to visit the Biblical city of Madaba. Once a Moabite frontier town that continued to remain inhabited during the Nabatean and Roman periods. Visit to the most famous landmark of the town, The Greek Orthodox Church where the 6th century mosaic map of Palestine has been preserved in its original form. With 2 million pieces of colored stones and a full 25 x 5 meters in its original state – most of which can be still seen today. The map depicts hills, valleys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta.
Next visit Mt Nebo where Mosses is believed to be buried. It is the most revered holy site in Jordan and a place of pilgrimage for Christians. Next visit Karak, an ancient Crusader stronghold, Karak sits 900m above sea level and lies inside the walls of the old city. The city today is home to around 170,000 people and continues to boast a number of restored 19th century Ottoman buildings, restaurants, places to stay etc. The Karak Castle dominates the history of the place undoubtedly, which is a dark maze of stone-vaulted halls and endless passageways.
Drive onwards to Petra, one of the new seven wonders of world and stay overnight.
Day 4 : Petra
Breakfast and dedicate the full day exploring the magnificent, mysterious, rock-carved red rose city of Petra or sometimes known as “The Lost City” (9 B.C. to 40 A .D.) On the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabatean empire of King Aretas IV (9 B.C. to 40 A .D.). Masters of water technology, the Nabataea has provided their city with great tunnel constructions and water chambers. A theater, modeled on Greek-Roman prototypes, had space for an audience of 4,000. Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra, with the 42-meter-high Hellenistic temple facade on the El-Deir Monastery, are impressive examples of Middle Eastern culture.
The seven-kilometer walk can also be covered in the Nabatean fashion on a “Horses back”. Return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 5 : Baptism Site - Dead Sea
Breakfast and drive north towards the Dead Sea, en route visit the Stunning archaeological discoveries between Jordan River and Tell al-Kharrar have identified this area as Biblical “Bethany-Beyond-the-Jordan” where John was living when he baptized Christ. St. Elijah’s Hill is now the focal point of the Baptism site and is covered with remains of a Byzantine monastery with churches, large baptism pool s and water storage systems. Later in the afternoon, arrive at the Dead Sea Resort and day at leisure to enjoy the unique waters of the Dead Sea.
The leading attraction at the Dead Sea is the hot, soothing super – salty seawater, which is four times saltier than normal seawater. This unusually salty, buoyant and mineral – rich water has attracted visitors since ancient times, all of whom have floated effortlessly on their backs while soaking up the water’s healthy minerals along with the gently defused rays of the Jordanian sun. Overnight in the Dead Sea.
Day 6 : Dead Sea - Amman
Day at leisure until departure to Airport .
4 PARADISE AWAITS
Day 1 : Amman
Arrive at Queen Alia International airport, meet & assist with visa formalities by Honors Travel representative and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Amman.
Day 2 : Amman - Jerash - Ajloun
Breakfast and transfer to visit the impressive Greco-Roman city of Jerash, one of the best preserved provincial Roman cities in the world with fortification walls, temples, baths, colonnaded streets, theatres, shops and sophisticated water works. The city remains the live evidence of urban civilization spanning over a period of 9000 years including Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic. Drive back to Amman and tour the city including a visit to the Citadel, Roman Theatre and Jordan archaeological museum. End your tour at The Souk, in downtown Jordan a typical middle eastern market where you can buy almost anything ranging from jewelers made of gold and silver, coffee pot charms, handicrafts etc.
73 km north of Amman, and a short journey northwest from Jerash, through a beautiful pine-forest and olive groves, brings you to the town of Ajloun, where Hadrian stayed over the winter of 129-30 AD, and built himself an arch well outside the town, leaving unbonded its sides for future city walls to come out to meet it.
Here you will find the Castle of Ajloun or Qalaat Errabadh (Arabic for “Hilltop Castle”), from which there is a splendid view westwards into the Jordan Valley. It looks like a Crusader fortress, but it was built by Muslims in 1184-85 as a military fort and buffer to protect the region from invading Crusader forces. It was built on the orders of the local governor, Ezz Eddin Osama bin Munqethe, a nephew of the Ayyubid leader Salahuddin Al-Ayyoubi (Saladin), as a direct retort to the new Latin castle of Belvoir (Kawkab El-Hawa) on the opposite side of the valley between the Tiberias and Besan, and as a base to develop and control the iron mines of Ajloun.
Return to the hotel and overnight in Amman.
Day 3 : Madaba - Mount Nebo - Kerak - Petra
Breakfast and depart for a journey south of Amman to visit the Biblical city of Madaba. Once a Moabite frontier town, which continued to remain, inhabited during the Nabatean and Roman periods. Visit to the most famous landmark of the town, The Greek Orthodox Church where the 6th century mosaic map of Palestine has been preserved in its original form. With 2 million pieces of colored stones and a full 25 x 5 meters in its original state – most of which can be still seen today. The map depicts hills, valleys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta.
Next visit Mt Nebo where Mosses is believed to be buried. It is the most revered holy site in Jordan and a place of pilgrimage for Christians. Next visit Karak, an ancient Crusader stronghold, Karak sits 900m above sea level and lies inside the walls of the old city. The city today is home to around 170,000 people and continues to boast a number of restored 19th century Ottoman buildings, restaurants, places to stay etc. The history of the place is dominated undoubtedly by the Karak Castle, which is a dark maze of stone-vaulted halls and endless passageways.
Drive onwards to Petra, one of the new seven wonders of world and stay overnight.
Day 4 : Petra
Breakfast and dedicate the full day exploring the magnificent, mysterious, rock-carved red rose city of Petra or sometimes known as “The Lost City” (9 B.C. to 40 A .D.) On the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabatean empire of King Aretas IV (9 B.C. to 40 A .D.). Masters of water technology, the Nabataea has provided their city with great tunnel constructions and water chambers. A theater, modeled on Greek-Roman prototypes, had space for an audience of 4,000. Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra, with the 42-meter-high Hellenistic temple facade on the El-Deir Monastery, are impressive examples of Middle Eastern culture.
The seven-kilometer walk also can be covered in the Nabatean fashion on a “Horses back”. Return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 5 : Baptism Site - Dead Sea
Breakfast and drive north towards Dead Sea, en route, visit the site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ. Stunning archaeological discoveries between Jordan River and Tell al-Kharrar have identified this area as Biblical “Bethany-Beyond-the-Jordan” where John was living when he baptized Christ. St. Elijah’s Hill is now the focal point of the Baptism site and is covered with remains of a Byzantine monastery with churches, large baptism pool s and water storage systems. Later in the afternoon, arrive at the Dead Sea Resort and day at leisure to enjoy the unique waters of the Dead Sea.
The leading attraction at the Dead Sea is the hot, soothing super – salty Seawater, which is four times saltier than normal Seawater. This unusually salty, buoyant and mineral – rich water has attracted visitors since ancient times, all of whom have floated effortlessly on their backs while soaking up the water’s healthy minerals along with the gently defused rays of the Jordanian sun. Overnight in Dead Sea.
Day 6 : Dead Sea
Day at leisure and overnight in Dead Sea.
Day 7 : Amman
Breakfast and transfer to Amman airport to take your flight back home.
5 LUXURY ESCAPE
Day 1 : Amman - Desert Castles
Arrive at Queen Alia International airport, meet & assist with visa formalities by Honors Travel representative and transfer to visit desert castels.
In the North of Jordan there are many different desert castles. These castles were built in the 6th and 7th century. Most of the castles are on the ancient trading routes and scientists are still not sure for which purpose the castles are built exactly.
Overnight in Amman.
Day 2 : Amman - Jerash - Ajloun
Breakfast and transfer to visit the impressive Greco-Roman city of Jerash, one of the best preserved provincial Roman cities in the world with fortification walls, temples, baths, colonnaded streets, theatres, shops and sophisticated water works. The city remains the live evidence of urban civilization spanning over a period of 9000 years including Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic. Every year in July-August, this city has kept the spirit of the Romans alive by celebrating the Jerash festival. Their legacy shines today in during these months in forms of cultural programs, dance and singing performances etc.
There after continue northwest through beautiful pine-forest and olive groves towards the town of Ajloun. The beautiful castle of Ajloun built by the Muslims in 1184 is a fine example of medieval Arab/ Islamic military architecture.
Drive back to Amman and tour the city including a visit to the Citadel, Roman Theatre and Jordan archaeological museum. End your tour at The Souk, in downtown Jordan a typical middle eastern market where you can buy almost anything ranging from jewelers made of gold and silver, coffee pot charms, handicrafts etc.
Return to the hotel and overnight in Amman.
Day 3 : Madaba - Mount Nebo - Kerak - Petra
Breakfast and depart for a journey south of Amman to visit the Biblical city of Madaba. Once a Moabite frontier town, which continued to remain inhabited during the Nabatean and Roman periods. Visit to the most famous landmark of the town, The Greek Orthodox Church where the 6th century mosaic map of Palestine has preserved in its original form. With 2 million pieces of colored stones and a full 25 x 5 meters in its original state – most of which can be still seen today. The map depicts hills, valleys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta.
Next visit Mt Nebo where Mosses is believed to be buried. It is the most revered holy site in Jordan and a place of pilgrimage for Christians. Next visit Karak, an ancient Crusader stronghold, Karak sits 900m above sea level and lies inside the walls of the old city. The city today is home for around 170,000 people and continues to boast a number of restored 19th century Ottoman buildings, restaurants, places to stay etc. The Karak Castle dominates the history of the place undoubtedly, which is a dark maze of stone-vaulted halls and endless passageways.
Drive onwards to Petra, one of the new seven wonders of world and stay overnight.
Day 4 : Petra
Breakfast and dedicate the full day exploring the magnificent, mysterious, rock-carved red rose city of Petra or sometimes known as “The Lost City” (9 B.C. to 40 A.D.) On the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabatean Empire of King Aretas IV (9 B.C. to 40 A.D.). Masters of water technology, the Nabataea has provided their city with great tunnel constructions and water chambers. A theater, modeled on Greek-Roman prototypes, had space for an audience of 4,000. Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra, with the 42-meter-high Hellenistic temple facade on the El-Deir Monastery, are impressive examples of Middle Eastern culture.
The seven kilometer walk can also be covered in the Nabatean fashion on a” Horses back”!
Return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 5 : Wadi Rum - Aqaba
You shall take a rustic jeep safari in the silent, timeless and starkly beautiful desert landscapes. Wadi Rum is a protected area covering 720 square kilometers of dramatic desert wilderness in the south of Jordan. Huge mountains of sandstone and granite emerge, sheer-sided, from wide sandy valleys to reach heights of 1700 meters and more. Narrow canyons and fissures cut deep into the mountains and many conceal ancient rock drawings etched by the peoples of the desert over millennia. Bedouin tribes still live among the mountains of Rum and their large goat-hair tents are a special feature of the landscape. There are many ways to enjoy the attractions of Rum, including jeep tour.
Later in the day, drive onwards to Aqaba and overnight.
Day 6 : Aqaba
Breakfast and day at leisure
Aqaba is a fun place it is a microcosm of all the good things Jordan has to offer. However, Aqaba’s greatest asset is the Red Sea itself. Here you can experience some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world. The temperate climate and gentle water currents have created a perfect environment for the growth of corals and a teeming plethora of marine life. Here you can swim with friendly sea turtles and dolphins as they dart amongst the schools of multicolored fish. Night dives reveal the nocturnal sea creatures, crabs, lobsters and shrimp.
There are several dive centers in Aqaba. All offer well-maintained diving equipment, professional instructors, and transport by boat to a variety of dive sites. For those who prefer to keep their feet dry, all the deep-Sea wonders can be seen through a glass-bottomed boat or by submarine, or you can just relax under the sun on the resort’s sandy beaches. In addition, of course, there are plenty of other water-sport activities available, as well as an extensive and interesting Marine Park.
Overnight in Aqaba.
Day 7 : Baptism Site - Dead Sea
Breakfast and drive north towards the Dead Sea, En route, visit the site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ. Stunning archaeological discoveries between Jordan River and Tell al-Kharrar have identified this area as Biblical “Bethany-Beyond-the-Jordan” where John was living when he baptized Christ. St. Elijah’s Hill is now the focal point of the Baptism site and is covered with remains of a Byzantine monastery with churches, large baptism pools and water storage systems.
Later in the afternoon, arrive at the Dead Sea Resort and day at leisure to enjoy the unique waters of the Dead Sea.
The leading attraction at the Dead Sea is the hot, soothing super – salty seawater, which is four times saltier than normal seawater. This unusually salty, buoyant and mineral – rich water has attracted visitors since ancient times, all of whom have floated effortlessly on their backs while soaking up the water’s healthy minerals along with the gently defused rays of the Jordanian sun. Overnight in Dead Sea.
Day 8 : Amman
Breakfast and transfer to Amman airport to take your flight back home.
6 EXPLORE WORLD
Day 1: Amman
Arrive at Queen Alia International airport, meet & assist with visa formalities by Honors Travel representative and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Amman.
Day 2: Seven Sleepers Cave - Abdul Rahman bin Auf tomb - City Tour
After breakfast, visit the Cave of the Seven Sleepers (Ashab al Kahf), which is mentioned in a Sura in the Qur’an. This is where a group of devout Christian youths sought refuge from prosecution by the tyrannical Roman Emperor Trajan for monotheism. To keep them safe, Allah put them to sleep. They awoke 309 lunar years later; however, by then, Christianity was widespread, so Allah put them to sleep for eternity in the cave. The Byzantine ruins and mosques nearby are accurately described in the Holy Qur’an. We then drive to the tomb of the venerable companion Abdul Rahman bin Auf. He was among the first eight people to accept Islam. A line of stones marks the spot where he was buried. He is considered one of the “Blessed Ten” who Prophet Mohammad. Back into the centre of Amman for a city tour, including a visit to The Citadel, the site of the oldest civilization in Amman, the old downtown area and finally to the King Abdullah Mosque for prayer. Return to your
Overnight in Amman.
Day 3: Mt Nebo - al-Karak - Petra
Travel south along the Kings’ Highway to Mt Nebo. Here God permitted Prophet Moses to glimpse the Promised Land before dying. You can see the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, Jerusalem Mountains and Jericho. Continue along the Kings’ Highway to al- Karak. The most significant and fiercest battle fought during Prophet Mohammad’s (PBUH) lifetime was the Battle of Mutah (629 AD). When his closest companions were martyred fighting against a combined Byzantine/Ghassanid army, he took the life of Khalid ibn al-Walid. In the town of Al Mazar Al Janubi, close to Kerak, are the tombs of the venerable companions Zaid bin Harithah, Ja’far bin Abi Talib, and Abdullah bin Ruwahah. Today you will visit these tombs before continuing along the Highway to Petra. Overnight: Petra
Day 4: Petra – Amman
This morning meet with your guide to undertaking a 3-4 hour guided tour of the lost city of Petra. When you walk through the Siq, you emerge in front of The Treasury. Continue into the city of Petra to explore the Street of Facades, Royal Tombs, Roman Theatre, collonaded street, Great Temple, Qasr al-Bint and the museum. Early afternoon, meet at the hotel to collect your luggage before heading along the Desert Highway to Amman. Overnight: Amman
Day 5: Departure
After breakfast, you will be taken to Queen Alia International Airport for your flight home.
Culture of Jordan
Culture of Jordan
The culture of Jordan is based on Arabic and Islamic elements. Jordan stands at the intersection of the three continents of the ancient world, lending it geographic and population diversity. Notable aspects of the culture include the traditional music and clothing of Jordan and interest in sports. These include football and basketball as well as other sports such as equestrianism, fencing, karate, swimming, and table tennis
Archaeology
Archaeological study of Jordan began in the 19th century with the discovery of Petra by Johann Ludwig Burckhardt. Most archaeological attention in the 19th century, however, was focused on Palestine, since foreign archaeologists tended to be preoccupied with the proliferation of Biblical sites located there. The Department of Antiquities in Amman was established in 1923, and since then, there have been excavations in Amman, Pella, Gadara in Um Qais, Petra, Jerash, Kerak, and Aljun. Neolithic statuettes were found in 1983 at the site of prehistoric village Ain Ghazal. Fourth century mosaics have been found in the church at the Monument of Moses at Mount Nebo, and Byzantine mosaics at various churches in Nebo and Madaba. Other mosaics are found throughout the Jordanian desert at various castles dating back to the Umayyad dynasty. Such castles include Qasr al-Hallabat, Hmmam al-Sarakh, Qusayr ‘amra, Qasr Kharana, Mshatta, and Qasr al-Tuba.
