Biblical Jordan

Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), you will be greeted by our representative who will assist you with immigration procedures and guide you to your transportation. From there, you’ll head to your hotel in Amman to check in and settle in. You may take it easy and rest up for the adventure-packed days ahead.

After breakfast we will take a short trip north to Graeco-Roman city of Jerash. Inhabited since the Bronze Age, it’s known for the ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa just outside the modern city. These include the 2nd-century Hadrian’s Arch, the Corinthian columns of the Temple of Artemis and the huge Forum’s oval colonnade. The Jerash Archaeological Museum displays artifacts excavated from the site.

Followed by the Ayyubid fortress of Ajloun, with its amazing views over the Jordan valley, the marvels of nature and the genius of medieval Arab military architecture have given northern Jordan one of the most important ecological and historical attractions in the Middle East: the sprawling pine forests of the Ajloun-Dibbeen area and the towering Ayyubid castle. Locals take advantage of the green landscapes of Ajloun to take a break from city life and connect with nature.

Then we will visit Umm Qais, or Qays is a town in northern Jordan principally known for its proximity to the ruins of the ancient Gadara. It is the largest city in the Bani Kinanah Department and Irbid Governorate in the extreme northwest of the country, near Jordan's borders with Syria, overlooking the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee. Overnight in Amman..

Today, take a short trip to the Amman Citadel – also known as Jabal al-Qal'a – the most famous spot in the city, Citadel is one of the seven hills of the capital city of Amman which has many parts dated back to the B.C periods, besides temple of great Hercules, Umayyad Palace, and the giant hand of the Hercules statue.

Next, you will visit the semicircular Roman Theatre, which dates back to the 2nd century AD and is still used for concerts and shows. Theatre is up to 6000 persons and is still used today for the same purpose. .

Then visit the Desert Castless in the Eastern Desert of Amman. Jordan's desert castles, beautiful examples of both early Islamic art and architecture, stand testament to a fascinating era in the country's rich history. Their fine mosaics, frescoes, stone and stucco carvings and illustrations, inspired by the best in Persian and Graeco-Roman traditions, tell countless stories of the life as it was during the 8th century.

Called castles because of their imposing stature, the desert complexes actually served various purposes as caravan stations, agriculture and trade centers, resort pavilions and outposts that helped distant rulers forge ties with local Bedouins. Several of these preserved compounds, all of which are clustered to the east and south of Amman. Included: Qasr al Mushta, Qasr Amra, Qasr al-Hallabat, and Qasr al-Azraq. Overnight in Amman. .

After breakfast, we will drive to the mosaic-filled city of Madaba. Delegated Toward a little church, this notable town is famous for its Byzantine mosaics. The finest mosaic found to date is still in its original place on the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George..

Then we will visit Mount Nebo – the sacred mountain in Jordan standing over 2,000 feet high. These brilliant views are believed to be those from which Moses gazed upon the Holy Land before his death. The landscape is home to stunning surroundings and one can look out at the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, and on a clear day, even Jerusalem. The Memorial Church of Moses stands at the summit and is an important visit a significant visit for Christians.

Then we will visit the Baptism site. Home to several biblical cities including Sodom, Gomorrah, and Zoar, the archaeological discoveries between the Jordan River and Tal al-Kharrar have identified this area as Biblical “Bethany Beyond the Jordan.” The area is where John was living when he baptized Jesus. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Baptism Site commission welcomes pilgrims from all around the world seeking spiritual connection to biblical times, a glimpse of history or a chance to be baptized where Jesus was so many years ago. If that’s not enough biblical history for one area, the cave where Lot and his daughters took refuge after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is located just outside an area called Safi (Biblical Zoar).

Then visit the Dead Sea . A spectacular natural wonder, the Dead Sea, located 427 metres below sea level, is perfect for wellness and religious tourism. With its mix of beach living and religious history you can soak up the sun while Biblical scholars can get their daily dose of religious history. The leading attraction at the Dead Sea is the warm, soothing, super salty water itself – some ten times saltier than sea water, and rich in chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromine and several others. The unusually warm, incredibly buoyant and mineral-rich waters have attracted visitors since ancient times, including King Herod the Great and the beautiful Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra, all of whom luxuriated in the Dead Sea's rich, black, stimulating mud and floated effortlessly on their backs while soaking up the water's health-y minerals along with the gently diffused rays of the Jordanian sun. Overnight at the Dead Sea...

After breakfast we will ahead to Karak Castles; large medieval castle located in al Karak, Jordan. It is one of the largest castles in the Levant. Construction began in the 1140s under Pagan the Butler, during the reign of Fulk, King of Jerusalem. The Crusaders called it Crac des Moabites or "Karak in Moab", as it is referred to in history books..