Stopover Holy City & Red Rock City, Petra, Madaba ,Mt. Nebo, Jerash.
HIGHLIGHTS
Petra,
Madaba,
Mt. Nebo,
Jerash.
Mt. Nebo: One of the most sacred sites in Jordan with panoramic views of Jerusalem, Jericho and the Jordan River Valley from the summit of this holy site.
Madaba: Ruins and ancient Jordan’s finest Byzantine mosaic of the Holy land at the Church of St George in this Christian market town.
Jerash : “Gerasa” is indisputably the most complete and best preserved Graeco-Roman city in the middle east.
Petra: Discover this Rose Red City spectacular, fabled UNESCO-listed Nabataean city and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Itinerary
Stopover holy city & Red Rock City
Day 1 ARRIVAL - MADABA - MT. NEBO - PETRA
Map Tours representative you will meet and greet you at the Sheik Hussein Bridge, the North Border crossing into Jordan, a 2 hour drive.
Once across the border crossing procedures, youwill be met by your dedicated Jordanian guide. Next, board your bus/van and drive to the Holy City of Madaba,known as the City of Mosaics and well known for its Byzantine Mosaics. Visit St. George Church and the 6th century mosaic floor depicting the earliest surviving map of the Holy Land.
Then drive to Mt.Nebo, the mountain wherethe where Moses stood and saw the Promised Land and is believed to be buried.Visit the ancient church of Mt. Nebo with its magnificent 6th Century mosaics, overlooking the Dead Sea Jordan. Continue to Petra, the Wonder of the World, for your overnight stay.
Day 2 PETRA
Enjoy an early breakfast, and then meet your local guide and depart your hotel to start your visit to Petra.
Known as “Sela Edom” or The Red Rock City, Petra was the capital of the Nabateans from the 3rd century B.C. to the 2nd century A.D. Petra’s most elegant monument, El Khazneh (The Treasury) comes dramatically into view as you emerge from the Siq. Beyond the Treasury an entire city is carved into the canyon walls. Other outstanding structures include the monastery and Urn Tomb. Wander through the field of tombs and obelisks to Al Madhbah (The Altar). From this point you can view the whole of the rock city.
Return to your hotel in Petra for an overnight stay.
Day 3 JERASH - DEPARTURE
After an early breakfast drive north to Jerash,one of the cities of the Decapolis, an ancient city stepping back 2000 years back in time. Located in the fertile heights of Gilead, Jerashis one of the best preserved Greco – Roman cities left. Stroll the stately of ancient columns past the Theater, Baths, and the hill top Temple and the Triumphal Arch. After your Jerashtour, you then will continue to the Northern Border crossing for your transfer.
We wish you a pleasant journey and hope to see you back in Jordan soon.
Included/Excluded
Coach tours as per the itinerary
Transportation by A/C vehicles according to participant numbers during given tours.
The services are provided as Seats in the bus and not in private. Private tours can be provided upon request with additional charges.
Government licensed English speaking professional tour guides.
All entrance fees to the sites and museums as mentioned in the program.
Service charges & local taxes.
Travel Insurance. Highly recommended
Accommodation
Airfare
Visa fee
Any kind of Meals, drinks or beverages except if it is clearly mentioned that it is included.
Gratuities to the guides & drivers
Porterage at hotels
All other items not specifically mentioned as included