Day 1     Arrival

Pick up and assistance at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Amman for the first night.

Day 2     Amman - Jerash – Umm Qais – Amman

Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a sprawling city spread over 19 hills, or "jebels". Known as Rabbath-Ammon during the Iron Age and later as Philadelphia, the ancient city was once part of the Decapolis. Visit the Citadel with the Temple of Hercules, the Umayyad Palace, Byzantine Church and the museum and have a look at the 6,000 seat Roman Theatre.
Then we explore Jarash, the ancient Gerasa. Jerash reveals a fine example of the grand, formal provincial Roman urbanism that is found throughout the Middle East, comprising paved and colonnaded streets, temples, theatres, baths, towers and gates.
From Umm Qais, also known as Gadara, we will have a marvelous view to the Sea of Galilee and Golan hights. The Site was place of the famous miracle of the Gadarene swine. It was the home of several classical poets and philosophers, including Theodorus, founder of a rhetorical school in Rome, and was once called “a new Athens” by a poet.
End the day with a stroll through the Suk in Downtown Amman and enjoy dinner in a typical Jordanian restaurant.

Day 3     Amman – Madaba – Mt. Nebo – Karak – Petra

Madaba is best known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics and home to the famous 6th century Mosaic Map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. The Mosaic Map covers the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, which was built in 1896 AD, over the remains of a much earlier 6th century Byzantine church. The mosaic panel enclosing the Map was originally around 15.6 X 6m, 94 sq.m., only about a quarter of which is preserved. From Mt. Nebo, one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan and the place where Moses was buried, we enjoy the view to Dead Sea and the Jordan valley.
On our way to Karak we will follow the Kings Road, passing Wadi Mujib and the so called ‘Grand Canyon’ of Jordan with its spectacular views. Karak, the ancient crusader fortress, lies 900 m above sea level. Explore its endless labyrinth from arches and corridors. The castle we see today essentially dates back to the 12th century.
In the evening we will arrive in Wadi Musa where we will stay for the next three nights.

Day 4     Petra

The next two days belong to Jordans most famous attraction: the rose-red Nabatean city of Petra. Petra is a UNESCO world heritage site and one of The New 7 Wonders of the World. Much has been written about Petra, nothing really prepares you for this amazing place. It has to be seen to be believed. The vast and unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled here more than 2000 years ago, was an important junction for the silk, spice and other trade routes that linked China, India and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome.
After an early breakfast we will enter the city via the Siq, a long narrow gorge, which after 1 km opens for Petra's most famous monument, the Treasury (El-Khazneh). We will climb up the stairs to the High Place of Sacrifice and continue to Wadi Farasa with its Garden temple, Soldiers tomb and beautiful coloured rocks. On our way back you will have a good view to the Kings Wall before we pass the theatre on our way back. End this day with a tasteful Jordanian dinner.

Day 5     Petra

Today we will enter to the impressive Ed-Deir Monastery from behind, off the beaten track. Enjoy the walk on this amazing scenic trail where you will have fantastic views to Wadi Araba.
Having a refreshing cup of tea you can enjoy the Monastery in front of you. Now you will have free time to visit Petra on your own, have a look at the Museum or stroll through the shops outside the site. Just take the (round 800) steps down and find your way back to the visitor center. On your own cost you can take a camel or donkey - just for fun or if you like to shorten the way back.

Day 6     Wadi Rum: Jeep Safari

After breakfast we will drive to Wadi Rum, one of the most fascinating desert landscapes with attractions like rock-bridge and Nabatean inscriptions. Weather and wind have carved the imposing, towering skyscrapers. Climb the rocks and enjoy the breathtaking view over the endless landscape or feel the soft sand of the beautiful sand dunes. We will bring you to this best places by 4x4-jeep. If you wish, experience a fantastic camel ride and enjoy the silence of the desert.
After a breathtaking sunset you can assist preparing dinner and learn about the Bedouin way to cook in nature. Sleep under a starry sky or spend the night in a Bedouin tent.

Day 7     Dead Sea

Have Breakfast in the Bedouin tent like Lawrence of Arabia. After a last view about the beautiful landscape we drive you to the Dead Sea. Here you will be at the lowest place on earth with more than 400 m below sea level. Relax and enjoy floating effortlessly in the warm, soothing, super salty water while soaking up the water's healthy minerals along with the gently diffused rays of the Jordanian sun and give your skin a treatment with the healthy black mud.

Day 8     Departure

Transfer to the Airport.