Description
Day 1: Amman – Madaba – Mount Nebo – Shoubak – Petra
After picking you up from your hotel in Amman, we'll head to the south of the country in the direction of Madaba, where we'll see St. George's Orthodox Church. This early Byzantine church is home to the Madaba Mosaic Map, which contains the oldest surviving original cartographic depiction of the Holy Land and Jerusalem.
We'll then head to Mount Nebo, an elevated ridge with an amazing panoramic view of the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. According to the Bible, this is where Moses first caught a glimpse of the Promised Land.
Our next stop will be at Shoubak, aka Montreal, a Crusader castle located in the Arabah Valley. We'll explore the medieval fortress and discover its fascinating legends with the help of our expert guide.
Finally, we'll make our way to Petra, where we'll spend the night after a delicious dinner at the hotel.
Day 2: Petra
Energized with a good breakfast at our Petra hotel, we'll devote this entire day to learning the secrets of one of the most incredible archaeological sites in the Middle East. Throughout our guided tour of Petra, we'll discover the splendor and subsequent decline of the ancient Nabatean capital.
We'll start the route with a short ride on horseback, and then our tour will begin at the Obelisk Tomb, a funerary monument and inexhaustible source of stories, theories, and curses. From there, we'll walk through the Siq Gorge, a natural canyon a little less than a mile long that will lead us directly to the iconic façade of the Treasury of Petra, also known as Al Khazneh. The elaborate architecture of this rock-carved mausoleum and its majestic columns and sculptures will have you in awe at first glance.
Finally, we'll head back to the hotel in Petra, where we'll have dinner and rest for the next day.
Day 3: Petra – Little Petra – Wadi Rum – Amman
Having eaten a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we'll set off for our final day of sightseeing, making our first stop at Little Petra. This smaller archaeological site is home to tombs, houses, and many other buildings dating back to the Nabateans.
After exploring the little sister of Petra, we'll head further into the south of Jordan to enjoy an exciting 4x4 Jeep tour of the Wadi Rum desert. This 2-hour thrill ride will take us bouncing through the arid landscapes of the Middle East. You'll get to see the desert's magnificent natural rock formations and the vivid colors of the sand and stone.
At the end of 3 unforgettable days exploring Jordan, we'll make the return journey to Amman.
Accommodation
This 3-day tour includes two nights' half-board accommodation in Petra, including breakfast and dinner. When making your reservation, you can choose between 4 or 5-star hotels. The planned accommodation is the following:
Note on prices
The price indicated is per person based on two people sharing a double room. If you'd like a single room, you'll be charged a supplement according to the hotel category and season.
Children under three years old go free, and children aged 3-10 receive a 50% discount on the adult price, provided they stay in the same room as their parents. Children over ten years old will have to pay the adult price.
Meals
The two nights' accommodation includes breakfasts and buffet dinners at the hotels. No other food is included and will need to be paid for separately.
Pickup
When making your reservation, you'll be asked to indicate the hotel in Amman from which you'd like to be picked up.
Visas
All visitors are required to enter Jordan with a visa. They are acquired on arrival in the country (whether it's at an international airport or at most land borders). Visas are not included in the price of this tour.
Important information
During Ramadan, new reservations will be made in whichever hotels are available, regardless of their category, and a discount or supplementary charge will be made according to the change.
