# 8-Day Fantasy of Jordan Tour from Amman: Ajloun Castle, the Orthodox Church of Saint George, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea | 7 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners | Free Airport Pick-up/Drop-off Service

Tour in AS — Amman → Amman.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: AS
- Route: Amman → Amman
- Duration: 8.00 day
- Price from: $1,035
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- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 10417

## Summary

• Explore the historic Ajloun Castle and Jerash ruins • Visit Saint George Church and view from Mount Nebo • Tour the iconic city of Petra and Little Petra • Relax at Tala Bay and explore Wadi Rum by 4x4 • Discover Bethany, the baptism site of Jesus

## Categories

Daily breakfast, Select Meals Included

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Arrival in Amman

Arrival in Amman. Meet and assist at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

### Day 2: Amman - Ajloun - Jerash - Amman

Breakfast and departure to visit Ajloun Castle , a fortress built in 1185 and later rebuilt in the 13th century by the Mamluks, after its destruction by the Mongols. It is a castle from the time of the Crusaders, located at the top of the mountain and from which you can see a beautiful view. Continuation to visit Jerash , one of the cities of the Decapolis. Jerash is located north of Amman, approximately 45 km and an hour away by road. During the excursion, we will visit the Arc de Triomphe , the oval square , the cardo , the colonnade , the temple of Aphrodite and finally, the Roman theater, with wonderful acoustics. The conservation of the ruins of Jerash today is still surprising, giving a very accurate idea of what the cities were like at the time. At the end of the visit, return to Amman. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

### Day 3: Amman - Panoramic City Tour - Bethany - Madaba - Mt Nebo - Petra

Meeting at the hotel and departure for a panoramic tour of the city of Amman. At the indicated time, departure towards the border with Israel and Palestine, looking for the Jordan River . This day we will dedicate to visiting one of the most mystical and spiritual places in Jordan. We will visit Bethany, the place where Jesus was baptized by St. John the Evangelist. The Jordanian enclave of Bethany was opened to visitors in 2000, and Pope John Paul II attended its inauguration as a sign of his recognition by the Vatican. Baptismal Site of Jesus " Bethany beyond the Jordan " (Al-Maghtas) The archaeological site located on the eastern bank of the Jordan River, about 9 km north of the Dead Sea, is of immense importance to Christianity because it is recognized as the place where Jesus of Nazareth was baptized by John the Baptist. Continue to Madaba to visit the Orthodox Church of St. George, where the first mosaic map of Palestine is located. Continue to Mount Nebo to admire the panoramic view of the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea from the mountain. This place is important because it was the last place visited by Moses and from where the prophet saw the promised land, which he would never reach. Transfer to Petra. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

### Day 4: Little Petra - Petra

Breakfast, and departure to the nearby town of Al BEIDA , also known as LITTLE PETRA. Visit of this caravanserais. Then, full day dedicated to visiting the Rose city, the capital of the Nabataeans. During the visit, we will see the most important and representative monuments sculpted in the rock by the Nabataeans. Start with the famous Treasury, internationally known from the Indiana Jones movies, the Colored Tombs, the Royal Tombs, and the Monastery. Petra is one of those places in the world that must be visited at least once in a lifetime. In the afternoon, return to the hotel in Petra. Dinner and overnight.

### Day 5: Petra - Aqaba - Wadi Rum

Breakfast and departure to Aqaba . Take a panoramic tour of Aqaba. Included in the program we have planned a relaxing morning at the MOVENPICK CITY beach , at the Berenice club or similar, where we can use its facilities, including the pool, sea, showers and towels and a Lunch (drinks not included). In the early afternoon, depart for Wadi Rum . After a 1 hour and 30-minute drive, we arrived at the Lawrence of Arabia desert . The visit lasts two hours, and is carried out in peculiar 4 x 4 vehicles driven by Bedouins (6 people per car), and consists of a small foray into the lunar landscape of this desert. During yhe ride, we will observe the wonders created by nature and erosion with the rocks and sand. After the visit, continue to the camp. Dinner and overnight.

### Day 6: Wadi Rum - Bethany - Dead Sea

Breakfast. At the appointed time, depart for the border with Israel and Palestine, heading to the Jordan River . This day is dedicated to visiting one of the most mystical and spiritual places in Jordan: Bethany , where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. The Jordanian site of Bethany was opened to visitors in 2000, and Pope John Paul II attended its inauguration, recognizing its significance. The Baptism Site of Jesus "Bethany Beyond the Jordan" (Al-Maghtas) is an archaeological site on the eastern bank of the Jordan River, about 9 km north of the Dead Sea. It is of immense importance to Christianity, as it is recognized as the place where Jesus of Nazareth was baptized by John the Baptist. After the visit, transfer to the Dead Sea. Dinner and overnight.

### Day 7: Dead Sea - Free Day

Breakfast, free time for swimming and mud baths. Dinner and overnight.

### Day 8: Dead Sea - Amman Airport

Breakfast. Transfer to Amman airport.

## Guide languages

English Live

## Links

- Yatra page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/105249837-8-day-fantasy-of-jordan-tour-from-amman-ajlun-castle-the-orthodox-church-of-saint-george-wadi-rum-dead-sea
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