Travelpack

Day 02: Free morning at Dead Sea – Afternoon transfer to visit Madaba for Lunch at Haret Jdoudna Restaurant - Mt. Nebo Proceed to Petra – Overnight at the hotel in Petra
Free morning at the Dead Sea for a swim in the salty waters of this lowest spot on earth. Experience the ultimate sensation of trying to swim, while you can actually only float. Then proceed to visit the mosaic city of Madaba, known as the City of Mosaics. Here you will visit the oldest map of the Holy Land on the floor of Saint George’s Church. Madaba, or Medeba in antiquity, features many famous mosaics that exist in public and private buildings. After Madaba, a short drive will bring you to Mt. Nebo, the alleged burial site of Moses overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. From this mountain top Mosaic had his first glimpse of the Holy Land, a land he was never allowed to enter. Here Franciscans have built a structure that protects a 4th and 6th Century Byzantine church. Then stop for a while for lunch at Haret Jdoudna Restaurant is a very elegant restaurant in the center of downtown Madaba with a beautiful courtyard garden where you can sit under big umbrellas. The restaurant is nestled in a small shopping area so you can even do a little handicrafts shopping while you wait for your food. Probably Jordan’ best traditional restaurant Large choice of cold and hot dishes, you are sure to find something you like but worth a try is the grilled chicken or labneh served with fresh herbs. Why not try a Hubbly Bubbly water pipe in Apple, Mint or Strawberry flavored tobacco. After lunch proceed to Petra for overnight at your hotel.

Day 03: Visit Petra (horse ride) – Overnight at the hotel in Petra
After breakfast, depart on a full day tour of Petra. Once the ancient Nabatean capital, this city gently reveals itself as you walk through its hand carved facades. Starting at the visitors center, each person is assigned a horse guided by a local Bedouin who will lead you to the once hidden entrance to the lost city. After passing some tombs which are located outside the city, the visitor passes through the SIQ, an immense crack in the Nubian sandstone. It is a winding, one-kilometer-long fissure between overhanging cliffs that seem to meet more than 300 feet overhead. Near the end of the passage, the SIQ, with great style, makes one last turn and out of the gloom in towering brightness appears Petra’s most impressive monument, el Khazneh - The Treasury. This is one of the most elegant remains of antiquity, carved out of the solid rock from the side of the mountain and
is nearly 140 feet high and 90 feet wide. Beyond el Khazneh the visitor is surrounded on both sides by hundreds of Petra’s carved and built structures, soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a carved Roman theater, large and small houses, burial chambers and much more. The Victorian traveler and poet, Dean Burgon, gave Petra a description which holds to this day - “Match me such a marvel save in Eastern clime, a rose-red city half as old as time.” Back to your hotel in Petra for overnight.

Day 04: Free morning at Petra – Lunch at local restaurant – Afternoon depart to Wadi Rum (Jeep tour) – Dinner & Overnight at Discovery Bedu
Today you have the option of visiting Petra for the second time or visiting the Souq. Return to Petra for an unguided morning visit. Revisit the siq, treasury or perhaps head directly to the High Place of Sacrifice. You will then transfer to the magical desert of Wadi Rum, home of “Lawrence of Arabia”. Upon arrival, you will take a jeep tour managed and driven by one of the local Bedouin to many of the sites in the moon-like landscaped desert. You will start from the visitor center and drive to Rum village about a 10 minute drive on paved roads. After this you will head into the ochre coloured sandy desert as you visit the sites of Rum. Visit Lawrence’s spring this spring was named for T.E. Lawrence, of Lawrence of Arabia fame, who fought in the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire. Continue to Khazali Canyon an iconic feature in Wadi Rum, Khazali Canyon is an easy 20 minute walk that allows you to see many Nabatean inscriptions and drawings. Following a visit to Rum’s majestic sand dunes, you will head directly to the Discovery Bedu Eco - Friendly Luxury Camp with its unsurpassed sun set viewing opportunity. Uniquely tailored to perfectly blend with the natural surroundings, the camp offers you an authentic experience in the heart of this truly spectacular place without compromising on your comfort. Located at a particularly scenic viewpoint in Wadi Rum, the bespoke camp is run by local Bedouins and is the flagship for more luxury camps in Jordan. There are six tented suites all with ensuite bathrooms and supplied with hot and cold running water and electricity all solar powered. Upon arrival, guests are escorted to the central tent which serves as a lobby and a dinner venue. This tent is handmade by the Bedouins from the hair of their goats, it is black in colour with some colourful weavings in places. They are made durable for the Bedouins to protect them from cold winters and hot summers. The tent is fully furnished with comfortable low Bedouin style seating on a wooden surface. This central Bedouin tent is also used as the main dining area as well as evening gatherings. Enjoy an evening around the camp fire in the Star Lounge on one of the luxury sofas enjoying the desert night sky, looking out for constellations, shooting stars and the Milky Way. Wake up in the serenity of the desert and enjoy breakfast on the rocks with undisturbed views of Wadi Rum stretching for hundreds of miles.

Day 05: Depart Wadi Rum to Aqaba for overnight at the hotel in Aqaba
After breakfast at Discovery Bedu Camp transfer to the Jordanian coastal city of Aqaba, Jordan’s gateway to the Red Sea. Aqaba is one of the major tourist attractions in Jordan, and famous for its warm water and rich marine life. It is best known today as a seaside and diving / snorkeling resort. Aqaba’s vibrant fringe reef and crystal clear waters make it the perfect spot for snorkeling and for those who prefer to experience the coral from the comfort of a glass Being Jordan’s only port city, Aqaba also has a thriving souk and an abundance of local and tourist restaurants. bottom boat. Then transfer to your hotel in Aqaba for check in and overnight

Day 06: Free day in Aqaba – Optional cruise trip (Glass boat with snorkeling) – Overnight at the hotel in Aqaba
Free day in Aqaba for swimming & snorkeling, then back to your hotel in Aqaba for overnight.

Day 07: Transfer to the airport for departure
You will transfer to the airport to fly back home with safe trip.