A COMPLETE DISCOVERY JOURNEY – 6 Days

Departure with your guide Morning — drive to Jerash (50 km, approximately 1 hour).

The route crosses green hills planted with olive trees. Upon arrival, discover one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. You cross Hadrian’s Arch, enter the oval forum surrounded by 56 columns, then take the Cardo Maximus, the ancient cobbled street lined with colonnades.

Your guide recounts the city’s bustling life during Roman times: markets, processions, and theatrical performances. In the great southern theater, you can imagine the applause of thousands of spectators still echoing through the stone tiers.

Return to Amman — city tour:

The Citadel

perched on its hill, it offers an exceptional panorama of the modern city. Remains of the Temple of Hercules, Umayyad palace, Byzantine church… A journey through the civilizations that have succeeded one another in this strategic location.

The Roman Theatre

still used for concerts, this 6,000-seat monument illustrates the importance of culture and entertainment in Antiquity.

King Abdullah I Mosque

recognizable by its immense blue dome, it is a symbol of contemporary religious architecture.

🌙 Evening: return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay in Amman.

Departure with your guide

Morning — drive to Madaba (30 km, approx. 40 min).

Madaba is nicknamed the city of mosaics. In the Church of St. George, you will discover a mosaic map dating from the 6th century representing Jerusalem and the Holy Land: an exceptional work of precision and history.

Mount Nebo (15-minute drive)

Biblical landmark where Moses contemplated the Promised Land. From the platform, the view extends over the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and, on a clear day, as far as Jerusalem. You’ll also visit the Byzantine church and its mosaics, as well as the modern sculpture of the Brazen Serpent.

Afternoon

drive to Karak (approximately 90 km, 1h30).

The Crusader fortress (12th century) dominates the valley. Inside, you’ll wander through its vaulted corridors, dungeons, and banquet halls. Your guide will bring to life the epic episodes of the Crusades and the great battles of medieval history.

Late afternoon — drive to Dana (approximately 2 hours).

Stay in an eco-lodge in the heart of the Dana Nature Reserve. Peaceful atmosphere,

dinner and night facing the mountains.

Departure with your guide Morning — drive to Petra (56 km, 1 hour).

Petra, the “pink city”, A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. The approach is through the Siq, a narrow, 1.2-km canyon lined with red and gold cliffs. Suddenly, around the bend, Al-Khazneh (the Treasury) appears, a Nabataean masterpiece carved into the rock.

The tour continues to the Royal Tombs, the ancient theater, and the Street of Columns. For the more athletic, climb to the Monastery (Ad Deir), a gigantic monument perched on the mountain, offering spectacular views. The guide explains the genius of the Nabataeans in the caravan trade and their sophisticated hydraulic systems.

Afternoon

drive to Wadi Rum (120 km, 2 hours).

Nicknamed “the Valley of the Moon,” Wadi Rum is a desert with unreal landscapes: red dunes, natural rock arches, cliffs sculpted by the wind.

4×4 Jeep Excursion

at sunset, you cross canyons and sandy plains, discover rock engravings thousands of years old, and observe the changing shadows on the mountains.

Bedouin evening

warm welcome around a fire, traditional music and desert stories.

Zarb Dinner

a Bedouin specialty prepared in an oven dug into the sand. Meats and vegetables cook slowly underground, imbued with unique aromas. Unveiled as they emerge from the sand, this convivial feast is a perfect end to the evening.

Night in a Bedouin camp under a starry sky.

Departure with your guide

Optional

camel rides (15 JD per hour)

Hot air balloon (165 JD per person)

Road to the Dead Sea (approximately 320 km, 4 hours).

You reach the lowest point on the planet (– 430 m).

Dead Sea Experience

Upon entering the water, you float effortlessly thanks to its high salinity. You coat yourself in mineral-rich black mud, renowned for its therapeutic properties. Then, it’s time to relax on the beaches or in the hotel pools and spas.

🌙 Evening: dinner and overnight stay on the shores of the Dead Sea.

After breakfast, quiet morning depending on your flight time. Enjoy the Dead Sea one last time. Then departure for Queen Alia International Airport for your return flight.