Rejuvenating Jordan

Arrive at Queen Alia International Airport in Jordan. Jordan is popular for its historical sites, natural wonders, glorious museums and wellness tourism. Your guide will meet you and transfer you to your chosen hotel at the Dead Sea, after completing the visa on arrival formalities. Check-in to the hotel and relax. The day is at leisure and we recommend you to take a walk around and get yourself acquainted with this charming place. In the evening, relax in the comfortof oyur hotel at the Dead Sea.

After a sumptuous breakfast, head to explore the wonderful city of Amman. Visit the Jordan Archaeological Museum which houses artefacts from the archaeological sites like metal, pottery objects, glass, flint, coins and jewellery. Next, head to the Folklore Museum where you be able to get some insight in the life of the locals through the display of musical instruments, weapons and costumes. Then you proceed to the Amman Citadel, which is a national historic site and provides insights into the Roman, Byzantine and Umayyad periods. Next, you will see the King Abdullah I Mosque also known as the Blue Mosque due to its blue dome. Follow this with a visit to the magnificent Roman Theater which is built near the hills and has a seating capacity of around 6,000 people. Next, head to the ancient Roman city of Jerash and explore its paved and colonnaded streets. Drive past Forum or Oval Plaza which is a wide and asymmetrical plaza enclosed by 160 ionic columns. Be prepared to be enamoured by the splendid Temple of Artemis which was built in honour of the patron goddess of the city. Return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast. Spend the day at leisure. A must-do today even if you are a non-swimmer, would be a swim in the Dead Sea. Due to its high salt content, you will float in the Dead Sea. Laze on the beach and breathe in the fresh air of this peaceful haven. Return to the hotel and spend a comfortable overnight stay.

Have your breakfast and check-out from the hotel. Head to Madaba, a city best known for the famous 6th century mosaic map of the holy land and spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. Then proceed to Mount Nebo (site only, as the church is closed down for renovation). Head south of Jordan to visit Umm ar-Rasas and Kerak Castle. Umm ar-Rasas is an archaeological site which is home to ruins from the Roman, Byzantine, and early Muslim civilizations. Kerak Castle is a Crusaders’ castle built on a triangular plateau dating back to the 12th century. Check-in to your hotel in Petra and spend a peaceful overnight stay.

After breakfast, visit the Nabatean Red Rose city of Petra, one of the 7 wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enter the city through a 1 km long narrow gorge which is flanked on either side by 80m high cliffs. Notice the dazzling colours and formations of the rocks. The site is massive and contains hundreds of elaborated rock-cut tombs, a treasury, Roman-style theatres, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets. Head back to your hotel and spend an overnight stay in your room at Petra.

Enjoy a healthy breakfast and check-out from the hotel. Head further down to southern Jordan and visit significant sites including Wadi Rum and Aqaba. Explore Wadi Rum on a one and a half hour Jeep ride into the Jordanian desert. Wadi Rum was best described by T. E. Lawrence as ‘Vast, echoing and God-like”, and by the locals as ‘The Valley of the Moon’. Proceed to the sole gulf city in Jordan; Aqaba for a quick tour. Its sandy beaches and coral reefs are pristine on the Red Sea. After a rejuvenating experience, check-in to your hotel near the Ma'in Hot Springs and spend a comfortable overnight.

Enjoy your tasty breakfast. Today you are free to relax. Spend a rejuvenating day in the mesmerising hot mineral springs and waterfalls. Capture the picturesque beauty of this piece of heaven through your lens to refresh these magical moments in the future. Return to your hotel and spend the overnight in comfort of your room.

In the morning, enjoy a wonderful breakfast and check-out from the hotel. Head to Queen Alia International Airport for departure to your onward destination. Cherish the unforgettable experiences of Jordan as you head back home.