. PETRA FULL DAY TRIP
Petra, "the rose red city, half as old as time" is a must-see for the visitor to Jordan. Carved entirely out of solid rock and hidden amongst the ancient canyons of Jordan's south is this most mystic and glorious of Jordan's national treasures. Petra, the once lost Nabataean city, includes temples, roman theaters, monasteries, houses and roads as well as the world famous Treasury Monument, featured in the closing shots of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Departs at 8.00 am. Price includes entrance fees, horse riding, lunch in Petra, guide and transportation by air-conditioned bus.
WADI RUM HALF DAY TRIP
Wadi Rum, the "Valley of the Moon" is one of the most beautiful deserts in the world. Imposing wind-sculpted mountains of granite and pink sandstone loom high above ever-shifting dunes of rust coloured sands. Carved by the elements over many thousands of years, these extraordinary natural sculptures, coupled with the arid and barren nature of the desert, are truly reminiscent of the lunar landscape of the moon. Home to some of the last remaining traditional Bedouin families in Jordan, Wadi Rum is a once in a lifetime experience, not to be missed. Departs at 2.00 pm. Price includes entrance fees, jeep safari in Wadi Rum, welcome drink, dinner in a Bedouin tent, transportation by air-conditioned bus.
DEAD SEA, MADABA, MT NEBO DAY TRIP
The Dead Sea, or the "Sea of Lot" lies in the Jordan Valley, the lowest point on the surface of the earth, some 400 meters below sea level. As the name suggests, the Dead Sea is devoid of life, due to its high salt and mineral content. But it is these natural elements which give the waters their curative powers and, try as one may, it is impossible to sink in the thick brine which is four times as salty as regular sea water. Madaba, the "City of Mosaics" is home to a wonderfully vivid, sixth century Byzantine mosaic map, the earliest surviving original map of the Holy land, showing Jerusalem and other holy sites. Scattered throughout Madaba's churches and homes are literally hundreds of other mosaics from the 5th to the 7th centuries. 10 kilometers to the west is the most revered site in Jordan, Mt Nebo, a hilly district with a spectacular view across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, believed to be the final resting place of the prophet Moses. Protecting the ruins of a 4th and 6th Century church, whose floor is still covered with marvelous mosaics, is a building constructed by the Franciscans who started excavating the site in 1933. Departs at 7.30 am. Price includes entrance fees, lunch, guide and transportation by air-conditioned bus.
PHARAOH ISLAND DAY TRIP
On a island in the middle of the Gulf of Aqaba is the castle of Saladin, foe of Richard the Lion Heart and Reynald de Chatillon. The Island lies in sparkling cyan waters with abundant marine life. Departs at 10.30 am. Price includes entrance fees, visa fees, lunch on board, transportation by boat.
AQABA CITY TOURS
Aqaba is warm, sunny and inviting, fringed with palm trees and lapped by the crystal clear water of the Gulf. For the history enthusiast, there are sites reflecting human habitation for at least five and a half thousand years. Of special interest are the early Islamic city called Ayla, the Aqaba Fort and a museum at the house of Sharif Hussein bin Ali, the great, great grandfather of King Abdullah. Departs at 10.00 am. Price includes entrance fees, short walk through the center of Aqaba, transportation by air-conditioned bus.
DEAD SEA, JERASH, AMMAN DAY TRIP
The Dead Sea has an historical and spiritual legacy, believed to be the site of five biblical cities; Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zebouin and Zoar. The Dead Sea's natural salt and mineral elements give the waters the curative powers that have been recognized since the days of Herod the Great, more than 2,000 years ago. The Graeco-Roman city of Jerash is considered the best preserved and most complete city of the Decapolis, a confederation of ten Roman cities dating from the 1st Century BC. Today's visitors may wander among the original temples, theatres, plazas, baths and colonnaded streets, all enclosed within the remaining city walls. Amman, the capital city of Jordan, is a city of contrasts, a mixture of ancient and modern. The city is crowned by the Citadel, a hill with the ruins of the Temple of Hercules, and a museum with artifacts dating back to the earliest settlement in the region some 700,000 years ago. At the foot of the Citadel is the 5,000 seat Roman theatre. Still rapidly growing, Amman is a busy commercial and administrative center with many modern facilities, restaurants, shops, hotels, and night clubs. Departs at 7.30 am. Price includes transportation by air conditioned bus, entrance fees, lunch, guide and flight from Amman back to Aqaba. - Airport/Hotel/Airport (Aqaba) $US 10 per person - Wadi Arava Border/Aqaba/Wadi Arava Border $US 10 per person * - Non Commissionable
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