Classic Jordan Tour
Sunday Departure | 2 Nights |
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Sunday
Jerash / Amman
Depart from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem to the Jordanian Border. After border crossing procedures, drive to Jerash, city of the Decapolis, located about 45Km North of Amman in the fertile heights of the Gilad. Enjoy a tour of the ancient Roman city including the colonnaded streets, baths, temple, and more. Continue to Amman for a city tour of the Jordanian Capital.
Overnight: Amman
Monday
Amman / Petra
After an early breakfast, leave the hotel and travel south on the road to Wadi Musa. Then on horseback to the "Siq" (canyon) and then on foot to Petra known as "Sela Edom" or red rock city, the ancient capital of the Nabateans from 3rd century B.C. to 2nd century A.D. Visit the interesting monuments such as the Treasury, El Khazneh (a tomb of a Nabatean king), the field of tombs, and obelisks. See the altar (Al Madhbah) - from this point you can view the entire city.
Overnight: Wadi Musa Village
Tuesday
Amman / Madaba / Mount Nebo / Jerusalem or Tel Aviv
Drive to Madaba to see the ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land and ruins of historical sites. Continue about 10Kms. to Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land. On a clear day you can view the Jordan Valley, Jericho, and the Dead Sea. Next, visit the remains of a Byzantine church with a mosaic floor. At the end of the day’s tour, drive to the border and cross back to Israel. Transfer to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.
* The sequence of the tour, border crossing points used, hotels, and sites visited are subject to change due to local conditions.
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