Arrival to Amman. Meet and assist at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast and departure for a visit to Ajloun Castle, a fortress built in 1185 and later reconstructed in the 13th century by the Mamluks after its destruction by the Mongols. It is a Crusader castle located at the top of the mountain, offering a beautiful view. We will continue the visit to Jerash, one of the cities of the Decapolis. Jerash is located north of Amman, approximately 45 km away and an hour’s drive. During the excursion, we will visit the Arch of Triumph, the Oval Plaza, the Cardo, the Colonnade, the Temple of Aphrodite, and finally the Roman Theatre, which has wonderful acoustics. The preservation of the ruins of Jerash still surprises visitors, offering a clear sense of how the cities looked in that era. Afterward, transfer to the Dead Sea. Free time for swimming and mud treatment. At the end of the visit, return to Amman. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Meet at the hotel and depart for a panoramic tour of Amman.

At the scheduled time, visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the site where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. The Jordanian site of Bethany was opened to visitors in 2000, and Pope John Paul II attended its inauguration in recognition of its significance to the Christian world. The Baptism Site of Jesus, known as “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas), is an archaeological site located on the eastern bank of the Jordan River, approximately 9 km north of the Dead Sea. It is of immense importance to Christianity, as it is recognized as the place where Jesus of Nazareth was baptized by John the Baptist.

Continue to Madaba to visit the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, home to the oldest known mosaic map of the Holy Land.

Proceed to Mount Nebo to enjoy panoramic views of the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. This sacred site is believed to be the last place visited by Moses, from where he viewed the Promised Land, which he would never enter.

After the visit, transfer to Petra.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a departure to Little Petra (Al Beida), a site popularly known as Little Petra. It served as a caravanserai and offers a peaceful setting with rock-carved tombs and a narrow Siq that leads between towering sandstone cliffs to a scenic viewpoint overlooking the surrounding area.

The remainder of the day is dedicated to exploring the Rose City of Petra, the ancient capital of the Nabataean Kingdom. During the visit, discover Petra’s most famous and iconic monuments carved directly into the rose-colored rock by the Nabataeans. Highlights include The Treasury (Al-Khazneh), internationally renowned and featured in one of the Indiana Jones films, the Street of Facades (Colored Tombs), the Royal Tombs, and The Monastery (Ad Deir).

Petra is one of those extraordinary places that should be visited at least once in a lifetime.

In the afternoon, return to the hotel in Petra.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

OPTIONAL: Enjoy access and lunch at the Mövenpick Resort Aqaba City (see price and description below).

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by departure to Aqaba. Enjoy a city tour, visiting the city’s main attractions, strolling through the traditional souks, and shopping at the local markets.

In the early afternoon, continue to Wadi Rum. After approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, arrive at the magnificent desert known as the Valley of the Moon and famously associated with Lawrence of Arabia.

Enjoy a 2-hour 4×4 Jeep safari, led by local Bedouin drivers (up to 6 passengers per vehicle). This exciting excursion takes you deep into the spectacular lunar landscape of Wadi Rum, where you will witness breathtaking rock formations, towering sandstone mountains, and the extraordinary natural beauty sculpted by wind and erosion over thousands of years.

After the tour, continue to the desert camp.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a visit to Umm ar-Rasas, one of Jordan’s most important archaeological sites, featuring remarkably preserved remains from the Roman, Byzantine, and Early Islamic periods. Located approximately 30 km southeast of Madaba, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its ancient churches, mosaics, and historic ruins.

After the visit, transfer back to Amman.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

OPTIONAL: Enjoy an excursion to Al Salt and experience Amman the Jordanian Way (see price and description below).

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by free time at leisure.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.