ROOTS OF JORDAN WITH AQABA

Arrival in Amman, capital of Jordan. Visa procedures and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of the new and old city of Amman, known as Philadelphia: you will take a tour of the modern area, proceed to the city center with a view from the Citadel. Continuation to the Roman Theater; then departure to the traditional markets (souqs), churches, mosques such as the Blue Mosque of King Abdullah near the parliament, as well as Abdali Boulevard and the new area with its residential neighborhoods. Departure to Jerash, one of the most complete and best preserved Greco-Roman cities of the Roman Empire known as Pompeii of the East, which indicates the great example of Roman urbanization. A journey through time through its streets, theaters, temples and squares, among which the great colonnade, the triumphal arch, the oval plaza and the temples of Zeus and Artemis stand out. Continuation to Ajloun Castle, located at the top of the mountain where there is a beautiful view. Fortress built by one of Saladin's generals in 1185 AD. in the times of the Ayyubí to control the iron mines in the area; which is a perfect example of Islamic architecture since it was rebuilt during the 8th century by the Mamluks. Ajloun Castle dominated the three main routes leading to the Jordan Valley and protected the trade routes between Jordan and Syria; so it became a strategic defensive point in the time of the Ayyubi's. Return to Amman. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart east to visit the Islamic castles, built between the 7th and 8th centuries during the Umayyad dynasty. Visit to Amra Castle, a former hunting lodge that contains unique frescoes from the Islamic world; Al - Kharanah castle, former caravanseria; and visit the Umayan Roman fort of Azraq, built of black volcanic stone. Descent to the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea and the desert of Moab, the first natural spa in the world. Free time to take a bath in its saline therapeutic waters, an unforgettable experience and enjoy the private facilities: beach and pool. Return to Amman. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Madaba the “City of Mosaics” where we will visit the church of Saint George that houses the map of the Holy Land made in the year 571 A.D. Continuation to Mount Nebo, known as the tomb of Moses and from whose summit you can see a magnificent panoramic view of the Jordan Valley. Visit of its church and then departure along the known royal road; such as the Silk Road for the trade of silk, spices and perfumes, towards the fortress of Karak or Shobak built between 1110 and 1213 AD. by the Templars during the Crusades, which was later taken by Saladin. Departure to Petra. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Classic full-day visit to the Nabataean city of Petra and one of the settings of “Indiana Jones”. Petra one of the seven wonders of the world, excavated in pink rock more than 2000 years ago. We will access to the entrance of the gorge (Siq). From there we will continue to reach the impressive monumental complex of the Treasury (El Khazneh). Visit of the theater, the royal tombs, the Byzantine church and the street of columns. (Climb to the monastery or the sacrificial altar on behalf of the clients, without a guide). Visit of the Petra Museum, if there is time. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Desayuno en el hotel. Salida hacia la Pequeña Petra para visita de la parada de caravanas de los nabateos antes de entrar a la ciudad principal, ciudad de comercio de seda y especies. Luego salida al desierto de Wadi Rum, uno de los escenarios de las películas Lawrence de Arabia, “The Martian” por Matt Damon y La Guerra de las Galaxias: El Ascenso de Sky Walker; además uno de los entornos más espectaculares de Oriente Medio. Se trata de un desierto de arena roja, sobre la cual, se alzan montañas de granito y picos de colores dorados y rojizos, así como diferentes dibujos excavados en piedra roja. Recorrido, tour clásico, en vehículo 4x4 por los imponentes paisajes de aproximadamente 2 horas. Salida a la ciudad de Aqaba, para una visita panorámica. Cena y alojamiento en el hotel en Aqaba.

Breakfast at the Aqaba hotel. Free time to enjoy the hotel facilities, pool and Aqaba beach. At the scheduled time, transfer to the hotel in Amman. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel in Amman. Transfer to the Airport.