Highlights
Amman - Explore this Ancient hilltop citadel, with its fascinating Archaeological Museum and the bustling souqs
Experience the tranquil beauty of Anjara, where Jesus and Mary are said to have sought refuge during their journey
Explore Umm Qais - the site of the ancient Greco-Roman city of Gadara, a member of the Decapolis.
Jerash - See the ruins of the ancient Roman city, which at over 2000 years old is still surprisingly well-preserved
Madaba - See Jordan’s finest Byzantine mosaics at the Church of St George in this Christian market town
Mt Nebo - Visit one of the most sacred sites in Jordan with views across the Promised Land
Petra - Discover the spectacular UNESCO-listed Nabataean city, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
Relax and Float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea
See the Fortress of Machaerus (Mukawir) - an archaeological site and a fortified palace, located on the eastern side of the Dead Sea in present-day Jordan
Visit The Baptism Site (Bethany Beyond the Jordan) where Jesus Christ was baptized
Wadi Rum - Explore this vast red desert with its rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations in a 4x4
Itinerary
Day 1: Amman Airport - Amman & Overnight
Enjoy your Biblical Tours in Jordan. Our representative will meet and assist you before customs at Queen Alia International Airport for your free visa on arrival to Jordan. You will be taken to meet your driver and then transfer to your hotel in Amman.
Overnight Amman hotel including breakfast
Day 2: Amman - Umm Qais - Anjara - Jerash - Amman & Overnight
On this day of your Biblical Tours in Jordan, After having breakfast at the hotel we will drive north of Jordan to Umm Qais (Old Gadara) dating back to the 2nd century AD, colonnaded streets, amphitheaters, churches, temples and the vast Roman forum. From here you can view the Golan Heights and Tiberius Lake. This is the site where Jesus cast the demons out of the two men and into the swine. We will then visit Anjara. Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Mountain Church - a rebuilt cave that is venerated as a place where Jesus and his mother Mary passed during their journeys between the Sea of Galilee, the Decapolis cities, Bethany beyond the Jordan and Jerusalem. Anjara was designated by the Vatican as a Millennium 2000 pilgrimage site. We will then head north to visit the splendidly preserved Greco-Roman city of Jerash. Back to the hotel and overnight in Amman.
Overnight Amman Hotel including breakfast
Day 3: Amman - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Mukawir - Petra & Overnight
After breakfast, head towards Madaba, the city of mosaics. This town has a long history, being first mentioned in the Bible and in the Mesha Stele when it was a Moabite town, visit St. George orthodox Christian church the mosaic Map of Jerusalem, Palestine, Jordan, Israel and Egypt. Then to Mount Nebo the site of the Tomb of Moses. From here Where Moses viewed the Promised Land. There are ruins of 4th and 6th C. churches whose floors are still covered with marvelous mosaic. Continue driving via the kings road to Mukawir which is the site of Herod’s Palace, where one tradition has it that Solomon danced and John the Baptist was beheaded. Visit the site of Herod the Great. Afterwards continue to Karak touring it’s Castle (one of the finest examples of Crusader military construction). Then depart to one of the new 7 wonders of the world, Petra.
Overnight in Petra hotel including breakfast.
Day 4: Petra Tour - Wadi Rum & Overnight
Today you will visit Petra. Petra is an enormous cave and City structure built in the rock face, first established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs, a Nomadic tribe who settled in the area. Choose from a horse ride or by foot reach the vast canyons (the Siq), and then walk or ride through the most incredible monument known as the Treasury. Other Monuments are the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle and many others. You will have a 2.5 hour guided tour in Petra and the rest on your own. You will meet your driver and be transferred 1.5 hours to Wadi Rum also known as Valley of the Moon.
Overnight Petra including breakfast
Day 5: Wadi Rum - 4x4 Tour - Aqaba & Overnight
After breakfast at the camp you will find adventure and feel the romance of the Arabian Desert. Wadi Rum is like a moonscape of ancient valleys and towering weathered sandstone mountains rising out of white and pink colored sands. Explore the desert on a 04 - 05 hrs jeep tour to explore Lawrence Road, visiting the most spectacular sights of Wadi Rum. Then we will drive to the Red Sea Resort city of Aqaba.
Day 6: Aqaba - Bethany Beyond the Jordan - Dead Sea & Overnight
Free morning in Aqaba. Leaving in time to be transferred to visit Bethany: The site of John the Baptist's settlement at Bethany beyond the Jordan Where Jesus was baptized, has long been Known from the Bible and from the Byzantine and medieval texts. It is a short drive then to the hotel at the Dead Sea.
Overnight Dead Sea Hotel including breakfast.
Day 7: Dead Sea - Amman City Tour - Amman & Overnight
Free morning at the Dead Sea to relax and enjoy the facilities of the hotel. You will be transferred to Amman and explore the sites in downtown Amman. You will visit the Citadel, Roman Theater and explore the downtown Souks.
Overnight Amman hotel including breakfast.
Day 8: Amman - Amman Airport (for departure)
After breakfast, or according to the your flight schedule, transfer to Queen Alia International Airport or land border for departure.
Tour Booking Conditions
: 1-Minimum time for booking Multi-Day tours, last minute booking and Availability of JHT team. STND
-(A)- For multi-day tours, we will accept reservation requests up to 72 hour before tour commencement date (Please consider weekends, official holidays and office hours indicated below).
-(B)- Our tour consultants are typically reachable during office hours only: Sun – Thu 10:00-18:00 (Jordan Time: 3 hrs past GMT). In cases of emergencies, you can reach our team through our main mobile contact shown on our website anytime any day, (or if in contact with you a tour consultant already, you would have their specific contact info directly).
-(C)- Please consider Weekend in Jordan is Fri-Sat. Official National Holidays & Religious Holidays include but not limited to: Easter, Eids, Labor Day, Christmas, New Year’s Eve…etc.
-(D)- When applicable, and in order to benefit from visa fee waiver conditioned with spending 2 consecutive nights in Jordan, we kindly ask that you share your passport information which will be kept safely in line with our privacy agreement, we will use this to prepare a manifest and allow our team to meet & greet you at the airport.
-(E)- A visa fee applies for groups and individual travelers spending 1 night only prior to departure from the Kingdom, Visa fees are subject to change with no notice by authorities.
-(F)- Confirmation for those tours will be issued on securing the needed services and accommodation is booked. Most hotel reservation teams are reachable till 17:00 Jordan time during weekdays.
-(G)- Knowledge and recommendations: Booking last minute can be a bit of a double-edged sword when it comes to travel. While the spontaneity can add an exciting edge to your plans, it's important to consider that the availability of services might be limited and the quality of services can be compromised. While we'll do our best to accommodate your preferences, it's worth keeping in mind that securing the most sought-after services may be a bit more challenging. Planning in advance not only secures the best options but also ensures a smoother and more enjoyable journey, allowing you to make the most of your travel experience without the constraints that last-minute bookings might bring.
: 2- Quotation and rates for Multi-Day trips in Jordan. STND
-(A)- Our multi-day tours are completely tailor made to fit individual preferences. Because those tours are customized, kindly check with us for rates for your requested tour. Note it is possible to select the desired accommodation standard 3, 4 or 5-star / typically offers are based on standard rooms in related hotels unless otherwise stated, upgraded room categories and / or family rooms would incur a surcharge. If interested to book accommodation directly yourself – please get in touch.
-(B)- Accommodation choices and preferences will be considered, yet can’t be guaranteed as this is subject to hotel or camp availability and policies. Alternatives of same desired level can be secured (subject to availability).
-(C)- For FTIs (small groups up to 6 guests) - local spot guide in Petra and Jerash would be included (who’d only join during your visit in Petra or Jerash only – if your visit includes either site) please see notes. Yet for groups of 7 guests and more it is mandated by law that we secure a government licensed Guide to escort the group from start till drop off to any destination in Jordan.
-(D)- All quotes are based on English speaking local or government licensed guides. Other languages are subject to availability and can’t be guaranteed especially at peak season times, and can ultimately incur a surcharge.
-(E)- The Local guides (who are at the visitor’s center of Petra site) are assigned at the visitor's center of the site on a turn-basis. Travel Agencies cannot guarantee the quality of their services.
- We endeavor to utilize the guiding services of a licensed guide who is known to our agency. During peak times we might provide you with a guide from the Petra Visitors center. As these guides are not known to our agency, we cannot guarantee the level of their service. Any complaints about problems encountered with the guides from the Petra Visitors center should be directed to the Petra Visitors Centre directly at the conclusion of your guided tour.
: 3- Booking online and - or How to book this tour (Multi-Day trips)? STND
-(A)- You can request to book your desired tour online or please contact us by email. Online bookings are not confirmed until a personalized email detailing that a booking is confirmed is sent by a member of our reservation team, which will be within 24-48 hours of receiving your online booking.
-(B)- We endeavor to display accurate availability on our website, though on rare occasions online bookings are made concurrently with others, and our website cannot reflect this information.
-(C)- Securing accommodation space for larger group is primarily controlled by hotel – camp availability. Feedback will be shared with guests, to determine how best to proceed, example standard rooms may not be fully available, upgraded room types for an additional surcharge could be proposed to guest, our team will make sure you understand your options and can decide accordingly.
: 4- In very rare cases, JHT reserves the rights to amend or cancel the booking in the following cases: STND
-(A)- In Last minute booking in less than 24 hrs period of the requested date.
-(B)- When no personalized follow up email detailing that a booking is confirmed is sent by a member of our reservation team. If our JHT team is not available i.e. contact outside working hours, weekends, national holiday, religious holidays or any applicable holiday i.e. Easter, Eids, Christmas, New Year’s Eve…etc.
-(C)- In cases of missing / faulty information on guests’ side.
-(D)- Also JHT reserves the right to amend /cancel the tour / itinerary for reasons such as service requirements, road or weather conditions, hotel or camp announcements or unforeseen circumstances. Where a change /cancellation is of a significant nature it will be advised to our customers in writing. JHT cannot be held responsible for any service that we are unable to provide due to that particular component being unavailable due to circumstances beyond our control.
-(E)- Refunds will be applied as applicable
