Lawrence of Arabia III

Duration
7 Days & 6 Nights

Day 1    Arrival at Queen Alia International airport in Amman

After arrival at the airport in Amman, our representative will meet & assist you with the visa & customs formalities, which usually needs not more than ½ an hour. Transfer to the hotel in Amman, which takes about 45 minutes. After arrival at the hotel, check-in, dinner & overnight.

 

Day 2    City tour in Amman & the Desert castles

After breakfast, we drive into the city for a city tour in the old part and in the modern part of Amman. We visit the king Abdullah mosque, the citadel with the archaeological museum as well as the well preserved Roman theatre. Drive on through the desert to the Omayyaden Desert castles from that 8th century. The Caravansary AL Harana, the desire castle Amra and the fortification in the oasis Azraq offer a good overview of the history of the country. After this wonderful day, return trip to Amman. Dinner & overnight.

 

Day 3    Um Qeiss, Jerash & Ajlun

After breakfast, we drive into the north of the country and visit the Roman ruin city Um Qeiss with the beautiful view of the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus walked on the water. Afterwards, we drive to Jerash, one of the best preserved ruin cities of the Roman world. The colonnade road, large Roman theatres and churches will tell all the history of this commercial town. On our way further north we visit the castle ruin of Salahedin - Ajlun, which lies on a 1250m high mountain. It originates from that 12th century and is particularly impressing with its five floors. Return trip to Amman, Dinner & overnight.

 

Day 4    Madaba, Mount Nebo, Wadi Bin Hammad & Petra

Today we leave Amman and drive to Madaba, where we will visit the unique mosaic map of old Palestine from the 6th century in the St. Georges church. Afterwards we go further to Mount Nebo wherefrom Moses saw for the first time the "Holy land", on a clear summer day you can see Jerusalem from here. We proceed to Wadi Bin Hammad, a ravine developed in the mountains before millions years by seismic forces. In this ravine flows a small river which rises out of hot springs and from it develops beautiful colors and a magical landscape, which is very rich with a fascinated Botanic world. Finally, after the sightseeing, proceed to Petra. Dinner & overnight

 

Day 5    The antique city of Petra, Wadi Rum & Aqaba

Put on some firm shoes today, because a full day sightseeing of Petra is in our program. Experience this impressive and unique Nabatean city, "a true wonderwork"! We pass the 1,5km famous "Siq" (ravine) on foot and see the impressive, from red-rose sandstone curved 40m high treasure house "Al Khazna". Admire hundreds of buildings, Fronts, Graves, Baths, Temples and unforgettable stone drawings - Petra extends on a total area of approx. 40qkm. Afterwards we leave to Wadi Rum, the desert valley of the Bedouins, which is surrounded by brown-red, fissured and torn mountain courses. We will have an adventurous 1½ - 2-hour jeep safari through Wadi Rum (Disi). Count the stars in the clear sky after an unforgettable sunset. Proceed to Aqaba. Dinner & overnight

 

Day 6    Shobak & Kerak

Today we leave Ababa and drive direction Shobak, southeast the dead sea and not far from the old king road, where the oldest crusaders castle of the east Jordan country lies. Afterwards, we proceed to the impressive crusaders castle Kerak from the 12th century. Kerak lies on the ancient King's Highway, 75 miles south of Amman, Jordan. The remaining castle, 4,300 feet above sea level, is imposingly situated on an almost isolated hilltop, and commands a magnificent view in all directions, especially towards the Dead Sea. Finally, after the sightseeing, we proceed to Amman. Dinner & overnight

 

Day 7    Return back home

Unfortunately, it goes back home today, we hope, that you enjoyed an unforgettable journey with us. Transfer to the airport in Amman, our representative takes over again the departure and customs formalities and says goodbye to you.