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Irbid:
Resplendent with the signs of spring, the hills around
Irbid, a city in northwestern Jordan, provide some of
the most fertile agricultural land in the country. Irbid
sits near a tributary of the Jordan River on the Transjordan
Plateau, an expanse of broad, high plains that contains
Jordan’s largest cities. Although desert covers
most of the country, rainfall in the northern Transjordan
Plateau, combined with modern farming techniques, creates
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Present-Day Amman: Amman
is the capital of Jordan, offering a combination of ancient
and modern architecture. The ruins of a Roman amphitheater,
center, are surrounded by modern buildings and roads.
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Al ‘Aqabah:
You can visit the excavation sites at Al Ghusais, Al Sufooh
and Jumeirah where you will find arte facts from the seventh
to 15th centuries.
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King Abdullah Mosque
in Amman: The King Abdullah Mosque in Amman,
Jordan, is an example of modern Islamic architecture.
Islam is Jordan’s state religion and about nine-tenths
of the population are Sunni Muslims. Communal prayer
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important in the Islamic religion, making the mosques
a necessary part of worship.
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Petra: The ancient city
of Petra in southern Jordan was the capital of the Nabataean
kingdom and an important trading center from late 400
bc to early ad 200. The Nabataeans, an Arab people, carved
the city into rock 2,000 years ago. Shown here is the
monastery.
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Dead Sea Salt Beds:
The Dead Sea, between Jordan and Israel, has grown smaller
over the last 10,000 years due to evaporation, which removes
water faster than precipitation can replenish it. The
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Red Sea:
Surrounded by rugged mountains that subtly change color
as the day unfolds, Aqaba is Jordan's only port city.
Its crystal clear waters, abundant marine life and pleasant
climate (With moderate temperatures in winter and fresh
cooling sea breezes in summer), make it an ideal location
for year round scuba diving, snorkeling and other water
sports. The Red Sea's unique marine ecosystem includes
more than 140 species of coral and countless varieties
of brightly colored fish, some of which are unique to
the region.
Aqaba's Royal Diving Center and several other qualified
dive operates offer complete diving services including
PADI and BSAC courses, equipment rental and fully supervised
dives to some of the finest dive sites in the world.
For the history enthusiast are sites reflecting human
habitation for at least 5500 years resulting from Aqaba's
strategic location at the junction of land and sea routes
from Asia, Africa and Europe. Of special interest among
the ancient and medieval archaeological sites are the
newly discovered site of what is thought to be the Oldest
church in the world, the early Islamic city called Ayla,
a Mamluke fort and a very fine museum at the house of
Sharif Hussein bin Ali, great grand-father of King Abdallah
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Private Tour of Amman
by Night with Dinner : Enjoy a panoramic visit
of Amman by night. Visit Amman's downtown market - its
restaurants, churches and mosques, amongst other popular
places. You will become familiar with the sights of the
city as you pass by the Late King Hussein Palace, where
he is now buried. Then drive to the other side of the
city where you will see the beautiful and huge white-stone
houses of the higher class along with the pubs, international
restaurants, and discotheques. Marvel at the contrast
in infrastructure and life style from the old and traditional
to the new and modern.
Then it is time to sample the delicious Middle Eastern
cuisine. The tour provides two tempting choices, both
introducing you to the delicious Arabic cuisine in the
form of Meza, including a tasty variety of Arabic dishes,
salads, bread, and barbecue, usually chicken and beef.
You will be able to select between dining at a delicious
Arabic restaurant in Amman, or alternatively you may like
to have dinner in Kan Zaman Yadoudah, a folkloric place
with Arabic music in a small ancient village with a traditional
market. There you will see Arabic bread being baked, and
handmade ceramics and glass being designed.
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Church on Mt Nebo:
Madaba a city known for its mosaics. At the Greek
Orthodox Church of St Church visitors may view the earliest
surviving original map of the Holy Land, created in mosaic
and marked with the points of interest and some historical
stories recorded in the Bible. Throughout the town you
will be able to marvel at other mosaic floors as well
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Kerak Castle: A
visit of several Islamic medieval desert castles that
offer a number of fortresses with fresco art and zodiac
dome like: Qasr Amra from the Umayyads era, Qasr Kharaneh
a Roman then Umayyed fortress built and completed in 710
AD. We will visit these castles amongst others in the
South of Amman like Qaser Halabat, a Roma fort from the
2nd centrury AD, and Qaser Azraq where T. E Lawrence of
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Wadi Rum:
A journey to Wadi Rum is a journey to another world. A
vast, silent place, timeless and starkly beautiful.. Wadi
Rum is one of Jordan's main tourist attractions being
the most stunning desertscape in the World, lying 320
km southwest of Amman, 120 km south of Petra, and only
68 km north of Aqaba.
Uniquely shaped massive mountains rise vertically out
of the pink desert sand, which separate one dark mass
from another in a magnificent desert scenery of strange
breathtaking beauty, with towering cliffs of weathered
stone.. The faces of the sheer rock cliffs have been eroded
by the wind into faces of men, animals and monsters.
Wadi Rum is probably best known because of its connection
with the enigmatic British officer T.E. Lawrence, who
was based here during the Great Arab Revolt of 1917-18,
and as the setting for the film that carried his name
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Ma'in Spa:
Leave Amman for a full day visit to Main Spa, the most
important thermal waters in Jordan used for treatment.
Enjoy a scenic drive through the mountains, looking down
over the spectacular desert view. After about 30 miles
you will arrive at the Main springs, known for its therapeutic
natural springs whereby the high content of salts and
minerals give rise to its curative powers. The 5 Star
Mercure Hotel (part of the Sofitel chain) has developed
a comprehensive spa with leisure, bathing and therapeutic
facilities. Entrance to the spa is included, allowing
you to relax in the soothing waters of the waterfalls,
Roman Baths or swim in the outdoor swimming pool. There
are also special treatments available at an additional
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The Roman City: The
most complete and well preserved city of the Roman
Empire.
Jerash is one of the Decapolis cities of the north
of Jordan. During the Roman Empire it was called "Pompoeii
of the East". Alexander the Great first built
Jerash in the 2nd Century B.C.
You will visit its columns, theaters, churches, markets,
and villages. Nestled in a green and well-watered valley
in the biblical land of Gilead, the remains of the ancient
city have long attracted tourists from all over the world.
Wander among the original temples, theaters, plazas, paths
and colonnaded streets, all enclosed within the remaining
city walls.
Within the city walls have been found the remains of
settlements dating from the Bronze Age, the Iron Age,
the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad and Abbasid
periods, indicating human occupation at this location
for more than 2,500 years.
It is truly a journey back in time! In July visitors
are in for a special treat as the Jerash festival transforms
the ancient city into one of the world's liveliest and
most spectacular cultural events, where different national
and international singers perform great shows. |
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Jordan Countryside:
Sit back and be driven in the privacy of your own vehicle
to one of Jordan's most important nature reserves where
you will be able to hike and camp as well as see many
varieties and species of birds and animals only found
in Jordan.
Dana Nature Reserve has something to offer everyone. There
are a myriad of walking trails to do, taking you through
mixed scenery including wadi escarpments, beautiful springs,
ancient ruins, terraced gardens and little villages. Dana
Village itself is well worth a visit, especially to sample
the delicious goods from the traditional bakery and jam
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Colonnaded Streets of Jerash:
The most complete and well preserved city of the Roman
Empire. Visit its columns, theatres, churches, markets,
and villages. Nestled in a green and well-watered valley
in the biblical land of Gilead, the remains of the ancient
city have long attracted tourists from all over the world.
Wander among the original temples, theaters, plazas, paths
and colonnaded streets, all enclosed within the remaining
city walls. It is a journey back in time! |
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Um Qais:
Depart Amman on a private tour to visit Um Kais, known
in antiquity as Gadara, where the Ottoman Governor's house
has been restored and opened as a museum. Gadara commands
magnificent views over the northern Jordan Valley, the
Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias), the Yarmouk River Gorge
and Golan Heights.
An opportunity not to be missed is to have lunch in one
of Jordan's favorite restaurants (not included). Serving
a variety of Italian and Arabic dishes, they not only
offer superb cuisine, but also magnificent views and atmosphere.
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Jumeirah Mosque:
The most complete and well preserved city of the Roman
Empire. Jerash is one of the decapolis cities of the north
of Jordan. During the Roman Empire it was often called
Pompoeii of the East. Alexander the Great first built
Jerash in the 2nd century B.C. We will visit its colonnaded
streets, theatres, oval plaza, Temple of Zeus and other
temples, markets, and villages. The choice is almost endless,
so seeing is believing what Jerash has to offer you. It
is a journey in time! |
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