JORDAN ROOTS WITH DEAD SEA

Arrival in Amman, capital of Jordan. Visa procedures and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of the new and old city of Amman, known as Philadelphia: you will take a tour of the modern area, proceed to the city center with a view from the Citadel. Continuation to the Roman Theater; then departure to the traditional markets (souqs), churches, mosques such as the Blue Mosque of King Abdullah near the parliament, as well as Abdali Boulevard and the new area with its residential neighborhoods. Departure to Jerash, one of the most complete and best preserved Greco-Roman cities of the Roman Empire known as Pompeii of the East, which indicates the great example of Roman urbanization. A journey through time through its streets, theaters, temples and squares, among which the great colonnade, the triumphal arch, the oval plaza and the temples of Zeus and Artemis stand out. Continuation to Ajloun Castle, located at the top of the mountain where there is a beautiful view. Fortress built by one of Saladin's generals in 1185 AD. in the times of the Ayyubí to control the iron mines in the area; which is a perfect example of Islamic architecture since it was rebuilt during the 8th century by the Mamluks. Ajloun Castle dominated the three main routes leading to the Jordan Valley and protected the trade routes between Jordan and Syria; so it became a strategic defensive point in the time of the Ayyubi's. Return to Amman. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart east to visit the Islamic castles, built between the 7th and 8th centuries during the Umayyad dynasty. Visit to Amra Castle, a former hunting lodge that contains unique frescoes from the Islamic world; Al - Kharanah castle, former caravanseria; and visit the Umayan Roman fort of Azraq, built of black volcanic stone. Descent to the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea and the desert of Moab, the first natural spa in the world. Free time to take a bath in its saline therapeutic waters, an unforgettable experience and enjoy the private facilities: beach and pool. Return to Amman. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Madaba the “City of Mosaics” where we will visit the church of Saint George that houses the map of the Holy Land made in the year 571 A.D. Continuation to Mount Nebo, known as the tomb of Moses and from whose summit you can see a magnificent panoramic view of the Jordan Valley. Visit of its church and then departure along the known royal road; such as the Silk Road for the trade of silk, spices and perfumes, towards the fortress of Karak or Shobak built between 1110 and 1213 AD. by the Templars during the Crusades, which was later taken by Saladin. Departure to Petra. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Classic full-day visit to the Nabataean city of Petra and one of the settings of “Indiana Jones”. Petra one of the seven wonders of the world, excavated in pink rock more than 2000 years ago. We will access to the entrance of the gorge (Siq). From there we will continue to reach the impressive monumental complex of the Treasury (El Khazneh). Visit of the theater, the royal tombs, the Byzantine church and the street of columns. (Climb to the monastery or the sacrificial altar on behalf of the clients, without a guide). Visit of the Petra Museum, if there is time. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Little Petra to visit the Nabataean caravan stop before entering the main city, a city of silk and spice trade. Then departure to the Wadi Rum desert, one of the settings for the films Lawrence of Arabia, “The Martian” by Matt Damon and Star Wars: The Rise of Sky Walker; also one of the most spectacular environments in the Middle East. It is a desert of red sand, on which granite mountains and peaks of golden and reddish colors rise, as well as different drawings excavated in red stone. Tour, classic tour, in a 4x4 vehicle through the impressive landscapes of approximately 2 hours. Departure to the city of Aqaba, for a panoramic visit. Return by road to the Dead Sea, the first natural spa and the lowest place on earth. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the Dead Sea hotel. Free time to enjoy the hotel facilities, beach and pool. At the scheduled time, transfer to the hotel in Amman. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel in Amman. Transfer to the Airport.