9 DayTour to Petra Jordan
Departing from Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town South Africa
Day 1: Depart from Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town
Today we depart for our flight to Amman Jordan. Dinner and overnight-aircraft
Day 2: Arrival in Amman
Once we clear immigration, we do a city tour of Amman and then check-in to our hotel. Dinner and overnight Amman
Day 3: Amman to Petra
After Breakfast, you will have a whole day to explore the King's highway, which was once, part of the ancient Silk Road. Depart for a journey south of Amman to visit Mt Nebo, where Mosses is believed to be buried. It is the most reserved holy site in Jordan and a place of pilgrimage for Christians.
Next, head to the Biblical city of Madaba “The City of Mosaics”. You will be visiting the St. George Greek Orthodox Church, where you will see the masterpiece of Madaba (a Byzantine mosaic map of the Holy Land that goes back to the 6th century, showing Jerusalem and other cities), you will also visit the Archaeological Park, which houses the remains of several Byzantine churches, including the amazing mosaics of the Church of the Virgin. Overnight Petra
Day 4: Day tour of Petra
After breakfast, start a full day tour exploring the magnificent, mysterious, rock-carved red rose city of Petra or sometimes known as The Lost City.
Spend the day experiencing this ancient Nabataean city. Walk through the Siq, the three-quarter-mile narrow gorge (1.2 km) that opens up to the magnificent Treasury, the entrance guarding the old city. Then explore the Street of Facades, a row of monumental Nabataean tombs, as you work your way to the steps that lead you to the High Place of Sacrifice. Take in the view of Wadi Musa below and if you have the energy, why not climb up the additional 800 steps to Petra's largest monument, the Monastery. Overnight Petra
Day 5: Baptism site – Mukawir – Dead Sea
After having your breakfast, then you will be checked out and Your tour manager will pick you up in the morning from your hotel in Petra then we will drive towards Baptism Site (Bethany), the place where Jesus Christ was baptized by St. John the Baptist. It is now one of the 3 most important places of pilgrimage in Catholicism. Then drive to Mukawer (Machaerus), the former stronghold of Herod Antipas. This is the place where Herod had ordered the incarceration of St. John the Baptist after the fateful dance of Salome.
After this we will drive towards the Dead Sea, Being the lowest point on earth and filled with a variety of minerals with medicinal properties the site has developed into a health spa-like hotspot. The mineral concentration in the mud is used for therapeutic and beauty treatments. Queen Cleopatra and Sheba both were said to have known the value of the site and used it. Due to high salinity the water supports no form of life hence the name the Dead Sea and floating is very easy. Be sure to prepare to swim and relax in the mud, overnight at the Dead Sea Hotel.
Day 5: Wadi Rum
After breakfast, proceed to Wadi Rum; a protected area covering 720 square kilometers of dramatic desert wilderness in the south of Jordan. Huge mountains of sandstone and granite emerge.
You will be taken for a two-hour Jeep tour of the area as you follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia. You'll climb over red dunes, through rock bridges, and over rock canyons to discover millennia-old rock inscriptions, petroglyphs, and fantastic photo opportunities. You'll even visit the ruins of a building erected on an old Nabataean cistern believed to be where Lawrence hid out during the Arab Revolt (1917-1918). Meanwhile, enjoy sweeping views of the mountains and gorges in the background. Overnight desert campsite
Day 6: City of Aqaba
After breakfast, head south to the city of Aqaba. Here you can experience some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world or you can just relax under the sun on the resort's sandy beaches.
Inhabited since 4,000 BCE, Aqaba is Jordan's only coastal city and is home to colorful market stalls, delicious food, and, of course, access to the water. Here you will have Free relaxation day at leisure and enjoying Red Sea Water which is rich of beautiful corals.
Day 7: Baptism site – Mukawir – Dead Sea
After having your breakfast, then you will be checked out and Your tour manager will pick you up in the morning from your hotel in Petra then we will drive towards Baptism Site (Bethany), the place where Jesus Christ was baptized by St. John the Baptist. It is now one of the 3 most important places of pilgrimage in Catholicism. Then drive to Mukawer (Machaerus), the former stronghold of Herod Antipas. This is the place where Herod had ordered the incarceration of St. John the Baptist after the fateful dance of Salome.
After this we will drive towards the Dead Sea, Being the lowest point on earth and filled with a variety of minerals with medicinal properties the site has developed into a health spa-like hotspot. The mineral concentration in the mud is used for therapeutic and beauty treatments. Queen Cleopatra and Sheba both were said to have known the value of the site and used it. Due to high salinity the water supports no form of life hence the name the Dead Sea and floating is very easy. Be sure to prepare to swim and relax in the mud. Overnight Dead Sea
Day 8: Departure to South Africa from Amman Jordan
After breakfast, late check out, you be transferred to the Queen Alia International Airport for your departure flight. Safe travel!
Day9: Arrival in Johannesburg South Africa
We arrive in Johannesburg with beautiful memories of Jordan.