Petra: the lost rose-red city of the Nabataeans, a UNESCO Heritage Site and one of the new 7 Wonders of the World. Legend has it that it was built by magic! Deep inside a narrow gorge, you will see elaborate buildings and tombs carved out of the solid rock – an eternal tribute to a lost civilization.
Amman: originally over seven hills, Amman now covers at least 19 hills. It is a delightful mixture of old and new, often referred to as the “White City,” in reference to the white stones used in construction of the buildings. Amman is a busy commercial and administrative center with many modern amenities.
Petra: the lost rose-red city of the Nabataeans, a UNESCO Heritage Site and one of the new 7 Wonders of the World. Legend has it that it was built by magic! Deep inside a narrow gorge, you will see elaborate buildings and tombs carved out of the solid rock – an eternal tribute to a lost civilization.
Ajloun: a short distance west from Jerash through pine forests and olive groves, lies the town of Ajloun. Jerash: the best-preserved Roman city outside of Italy, with an unbroken chain of human occupation dating back more than 6,500 years.
Mount Nebo: a nine-kilometer trip west of Madaba, Mount Nebo is also known as Siyagha. Madaba: “The City of Mosaics” is located 30 kilometers south of Amman. Baptism Site: winding through the Jordan Valley is the Jordan River; whose sacred waters witnessed many biblical and historical events.
Dead Sea: at the lowest point on earth lies the Dead Sea, 400 meters below sea level. As the name suggests, the sea is devoid of life due to an extremely high content of salt and minerals.
Um Qais: a spectacular site from the Greek-Roman time Gedara north of Jordan. Jerash: the best-preserved Roman city outside of Italy, with an unbroken chain of human occupation dating back more than 6,500 years.
Ma’in Hot Springs: the springs are located 264 meters below sea level in one of the most breathtaking desert oases in the world. Thousands of visiting bathers come each year to enjoy the mineral-rich waters of these hyper-thermal waterfalls.
Wadi Rum: just a one-hour drive from the port, venture into this timeless, beautiful spot. Wadi Rum is home to several Bedouin tribes and is famous for being the legendary land of T.E. Lawrence and his Arab compatriots.
Jerash: the best-preserved Roman city outside of Italy, with an unbroken chain of human occupation dating back more than 6,500 years. Amman: originally over seven hills, Amman now covers at least 19 hills. It is a delightful mixture of old and new, often referred to as the “White City,” in reference to the white stones used in construction of the buildings.