BIBLICAL JORDAN 04 Days 03 Nights

Day 1: Q.A.I Airport – Amman City Tour   

Arrive at Queen Alia Int'l. Meet, Assist & then transfer to your hotel in Amman for a short rest. Then, tour the city of Amman starting with the downtown area, the oldest part of Amman, which is crowned by the Citadel, which offers a panoramic view of the whole city. Here one can also see the ancient ruins of the Temple of Hercules that dates back to (AD 161 – 180), the Byzantine Church, and the fascinating Archaeological Museum which houses an excellent collection of the antiquities of Jordan. At the foot of the Citadel is the 2nd century AD Roman Theater, still used today for cultural events.  Back to your hotel.

Dinner & Overnight in Amman

Day 2: Amman – Bethany – Dead Sea - Mount Nebo – Madaba – Mukawir - Amman

After breakfast, drive to visit Bethany where Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist. Stunning archaeological discoveries between the Jordan River and Tall al-Karrer since 1996 have identified this area as biblical "Bethany beyond the Jordan" where John was living when he baptized Jesus. Continue to the Dead Sea (the lowest point on the earth) to enjoy swimming and floating on its salty water.

Then visit Mount Nebo, which dates back to the time of the Prophet Moses, around the 12th century BC. It is believed to be the site of the Prophet’s burial place and the point from where he viewed the “Promised Land”.

Continue to Madaba (home of the most famous Byzantine mosaics); Visit the greatest and most significant of all the city’s treasures, the wonderful mosaic map of ancient Palestine, which is located on the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George.

Then visit Mukawir, the site of Machaerus, mentioned in the New Testament as the palace in which Salome danced in exchange for the head of Johan the Baptist on a platter. Return back to Amman.

Dinner & Overnight in Amman

Day 3: Amman – Anjara – Jesus Cave – Tell Mar Elias – Pella – Amman

After breakfast, transfer to the biblical city of Anjara. It is believed that Jesus Christ and his disciples including Virgin Mary passed through Anjara once and rested in a cave there during a journey between Jerusalem and Galilee. Then continue to visit the nearby Cave of Jesus that has long been a holy place for pilgrims.

Then proceed to Tell Mar Elias that has long been identified with Tishbe, mentioned in the Bible as the hometown or region of the Prophet Elijah. The remains of one of the largest known Byzantine churches in Jordan can also be found at the site.

After that drive to visit Pella that is one of the richest archaeological sites in Jordan; In AD 67 Pella provided a refuge of some Christians fleeing the Roman destruction of Jerusalem. Then return to Amman

Dinner & Overnight in Amman

Day 4: Amman – Q.A.I airport for departure

After breakfast, transfer to Queen Alia Int'l airport for departure.

1. Free entry visa to Jordan ( Depending on nationality )
2. Meet & assist service by our office representative in the immigration area
3. Private transportation by modern A/C car / van with an English speaking driver for all transfers and tours
4. 3 night accommodation in the above mentioned hotels on HB (Breakfast & Dinner). (Meals: 3 breakfasts & 3 dinners in the hotels)
5. All entrance fees according to the program
6. Swim in the Dead Sea
7. One bottle of Mineral Water for each person on daily basis.
8. Travel Insurance

• Tips
• Lunches in the whole program
• Flight tickets