EURORIENTE: JORDAN AND THE DEAD SEA (8 Days)

Day 1: AMMAN

Arrival in Amman and transfer to the Hotel. Accommodation

Day 2: AMMAN / BETANIA / AMMAN (B - D)

Breakfast and departure for the Baptism of Jesus "Bethany beyond the Jordan" (Al-Maghtas) The archaeological complex located on the eastern bank of the Jordan River, about 9 km north of the Dead Sea, is of immense importance for Christianity because It is recognized as the place where Jesus of Nazareth was baptized by John the Baptist. After the visit, return to the hotel. Free time. Dinner and Accommodation.

Day 3: AMMAN / AJLUN / JERASH / AMMAN (B - D)

Breakfast and departure to visit Ajlun Castle, a fortress built in 1185 and later rebuilt in the 13th century by the Mamluks after its destruction by the Mongols. It is a castle from the time of the Crusaders, located at the top of the mountain and from which you can see a beautiful view. Continuation to visit Jerash, one of the cities of the Decapolis. Jerash is located north of Amman, approximately 45 km and an hour away by road. During the excursion, we will visit the Arc de Triomphe, the oval square, the cardo, the colonnade, the temple of Aphrodite and finally, the Roman theater, with wonderful acoustics. The conservation of the ruins of Jerash is still surprising today, giving us a very accurate idea of ​​what the cities were like at the time. At the end of the visit, return to Amman. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 4: AMMAN / CITY TOUR / MADABA / MT NEBO / PETRA (B - D)

Breakfast. Meeting at the hotel and departure for a panoramic tour of the city of Amman. Continue to Madaba to visit the Orthodox Church of Saint George, where the first mosaic map of Palestine is located. Continuation to Mount Nebo to admire the panoramic view of the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea from the mountain. This place is important because it was the last place visited by Moses and from where the prophet saw the promised land, which he would never reach. In the afternoon, Continue to visit Um al Rassas a Jordanian archaeological site containing ruins from the Roman, Byzantine and proto-Muslim civilizations. It is located 30 km southeast of Madaba, which is the capital of Madaba Governorate in central Jordan. Departure to the nearby town of Al BEIDA, also known as LITTLE PETRA. Visit of this caravanserais. Transfer to Petra. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: PETRA / AQABA (B - D)

Breakfast. Full day dedicated to visiting the pink city, the capital of the Nabataeans. During the visit, we will see the most important and representative monuments sculpted in the rock by the Nabataeans. We start with The Treasury, a famous and internationally known monument taken to the cinema in one of the Indiana Jones movies, the Colored Tombs, the Royal Tombs, the Monastery... Petra is one of those places in the world where at least there are I have to go once in my life. Next, departure to the Red Sea coastal city of Aqaba. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 6: AQABA / WADI RUM (B - D)

Breakfast. Free time to enjoy the city of Aqaba. Stroll through the market, enjoy a morning at the beach, etc... Late in the morning, departure to Wadi Rum, one of the most important nature reserves in the Middle East. We are in the desert of Lawrence of Arabia. The visit lasts two hours, and is carried out in peculiar 4 x 4 vehicles driven by Bedouins, (6 people per car) and consists of a small foray into the lunar landscape of this desert. On our walk we will observe the wonders that nature has done and the erosion with rocks and sand. Also famous in cinema, with filming of enigmatic films, such as Lawrence of Arabia or lately The Martian. At the end of the visit, continue to the Bedouin camp where you will spend the night under the stars. (Included standard tents in the camp) If you wish to stay in the capsule tents, consult the supplement. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 7: WADI RUM / DEAD SEA (B - D)

Breakfast. At the indicated time, the corresponding transfer to the Dead Sea will be made. Arrival at your destination. Free time for swimming and mud. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 8: DEAD SEA / AIRPORT (B)

Breakfast and at the indicated time transfer to the airport. End of Services