Today, you will be escorted (45KM to south west of Amman) to see one of the unique mosaic floors in middle east at Madaba St. Gorge Church. Madaba called the Queen of Mosaic since it has more than 17 Byzantian churches and chapels that have mosaic floors inside. The mosaic floor that you will see in St. Gorge church is called the (Map of Holy Land), since it was made to show the Christian pilgrimage stops in the Holy Land.
Then, you will continue to Mt. Nebo (7KM to the west of Madaba). In there, you will visit the Church of Moses that has one of the complete beautiful mosaic floors in middle east and where Moses climbed and showed the Holy Land.The site is run by the Franciscan in Jordan and is one of the Christian pilgrimages stops as declared by the Pop John Paulo the Second during his visit to the site on the year 2000.Then, you will drive down through the Moabite hills to the Baptism Site on the Jordan River. Bethany beyond the Jordan, where Jesus was baptized formed part of the early Christian pilgrimage route between Jerusalem Jordan River, and Mount Nebo. The area is also associated with the biblical account of how the Prophet Elijah (Mar Elias in Arabic) ascended to heaven in a whirlwind on a chariot of fire.
When finish, drive to hotel at Dead Sea.
At Dead Sea, you will float in one of the most saltness water in the world, the percentage of salt is up to 32%, seven times more than any other sea saltness. More than 28 types of minerals melted in the water gives your skin, body and bones a lot of benefits, especially when you cover it with mud for 15 - 20 minutes. An experience that you will not forget at the lowest point in the world.
Today, you will check out your hotel and drive to the top of Jordan’s middle mountains at Kerak city where Kerak castle located. The castle considers one of many crusader castles built on the east side of Jordan River to control the trading and pilgrims routes between Damascus, Mekka and Egypt. Some parts of the castle still standing till nowadays. Later, continue to Petra for dinner and overnight
Today, you will explore Petra (the capital city of Nabatean civilization). Petra nowadays considers one of the new 7 wonders and a UNESCO heritage city since 1984. Petra was located at the middle of the trading routes coming from Arab peninsula towards the Mediterranean Sea that gives this city its importance in providing a station stop for the caravan serai passing by. From the moment you start your walk through the ancient city, you will be amazed by their facades that carved in the rocks. The decorations that are found in their carvings affected by different civilizations nearby, enabled Petra to be one of the astonished visits you ever seen.
At Petra, you are expected to see different facades from Nabatean Civilization. You will start walking from the entrance to go through Petra gorge that ends with a scene of Treasury, the most well decorated at the city. Then, continue to explore different sites of the city such as: tombs, temples, churches, caves, etc.
Late checkout from your hotel at Petra, driving south east to Wadi Rum (130KM) to be at one of the most beautiful deserts in the whole world. Wadi Rum is a UNESCO heritage city and its landscapes considered unique. Wadi rum was a station for the caravan serai to rest and spend some nights before they continue to other stations. When arrive, starting your 4x4 jeep tour for two hours to explore the different place of this vast desert including gorges, sand dunes, rock arts and inscriptions. After that, checking in at one f the Bedouins camps for dinner & overnight
At morning, many activities can be made at Wadi Rum including camel ride, ballooning, horse ride, etc. or just relaxing at your tent.
Late check out, and driving to Aqaba city (60KM south-west of Wadi Rum), Located on the Red Sea and the only sea city in Jordan. When arrive, a panoramic tour for the city then check in at your hotel.
Today, you have the chance to walk through Aqaba traditional markets, having lunch at one of the sea food restaurants, walking on the beach, doing some sea activities, etc.
After breakfast, checking out from hotel and driving back to Amman again. The drive will take 4-5 hours approximately.
When arrive, either you have a panoramic tour for the west part of Amman city (the new part) or going to your hotel for check in and overnight.
According to your flight details, the driver will pick you up to Queen Alia International Airport for final departure and end of service. Wish you a safe flight back home.
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