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Jerash has been inhabited for over 9000 years, and evidence to prove this fact has been found by archeologists. Jerash is very well preserved and only takes 2nd place behind Petra in tourism.  

Ajloun is famous for the Ajloun castle that was built in 1184 by Muslims.  It shows the style of Islamic and Arab architecture.

Madaba is known for its mosaics, there is an ancient map of the holy land that has been very well preserved.  The map is located in the Greek Orthodox church.  

Mt. Nebo is said to be the place where Moses was allowed to look at the Holy Land, but could not enter it.  This is a holy site for Christians, and they make pilgrimages to here every year.

Karak is known for its crusader castle with its endless passageways and its dark stone vaulted halls.  The population is over 170,000, and there are a lot of historical building to tour.

Petra is situated on the edge of the desert.  Today it is one of the seven wonders of the world.  It was built by the Nabateans thousands of years ago.  There are many impressive examples of the ancient Middle Eastern culture.  The most impressive is the Treasury which is 42 meters high, and made Petra famous.

Wadi Rum covers an area of over seven hundred kilometers in Southern Jordan.  The Nabateans left us evidence that they were here by the rock drawings on the sides of the mountains.  Hikers flock here to climb the strange mountain structures, that seem to pop out of the desert.

Aqaba is located on the Red Sea, and is Jordans' only seaport town.  Aqaba offers all of the water sports, including diving, snorkeling, and swimming.  For people that don't want to get wet, there is a marine park, and glass bottom boats.

Dead Sea being 33% salt in its waters, has been a sanctuary since ancient times.  People still come here from all over the world to soak in its soothing waters that are full of curative minerals.  

Day 01 : Amman

Arrive at Queen Alia International airport, meet & assist and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Amman

Day 02 : Amman

 Breakfast and transfer to visit the impressive Greco-Roman city of Jerash. 

There after we continue Northwest through beautiful pine-forest and olive groves towards the town of Ajloun.  
Drive back to Amman and tour the city including a visit to the Citadel, Roman Theater and Jordan archeological museum.  
End your tour at The Souk, in downtown Jordan a typical middle eastern market where you can buy almost anything ranging from jewelry made of gold and silver, coffee pot charms, handicrafts etc.

Return back to the hotel and overnight in Amman

Day 03 : Petra

 Breakfast and then we depart for a journey South of Amman to visit the Biblical city of Madaba. 
Next we will visit Mt Nebo where Mosses is believed to be buried.  

Drive onwards to Petra, one of the New seven wonders of world and stay overnight.

Day 04 : Petra

Breakfast and we will dedicate the full day to exploring the magnificent, mysterious, rock-carved red rose city of Petra or sometimes known as “The Lost City” (9 B.C. to 40 A.D.)  
The seven kilometer walk can also be covered in the Nabatean fashion on a ” horses back”!

Return to the hotel and overnight.

Day 05 : Wadi Rum

 You shall take a rustic jeep safari tour in the silent, timeless and starkly beautiful desert of Wadi Rum. 

Later in the day drive onwards to Aqaba and overnight

Day 06 : Aqaba

Breakfast and day at leisure. There is a lot you can do including diving, swimming, and snorkeling.  If you are not into getting wet, you can take a glass bottom boat, and still see all the amazing marine life that Aqaba has to offer.

Overnight in Aqaba

Day 07 : Dead Sea

Breakfast and drive north towards Dead Sea. En route visit the site where Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist.  

Later in the afternoon arrive at the Dead Sea Resort and day at leisure to enjoy the unique waters of the Dead Sea. Floating in the waters is said to be very therapeutic for the body.
You will spend the night at the Dead Sea.

Day 08 : Amman

Breakfast and transfer to Amman airport to take your flight back home.