Extensions to Jordan

Once you have crossed the border into Jordan, head to Jerash, the city of the Decapolis, which is located just north of Amman in the fertile heights of the Gilad. Wander along the colonnaded streets of the ancient Roman city visiting the baths and the hilltop Temple of Artemis. Travel to the capital, Amman, to end the day with a city tour. Spend the night in Amman. (B)

Grab an early breakfast before heading south to Wadi Musa. Go for a horseback ride to the ‘Siq’, a canyon and the main entrance to Petra, where you will continue on foot to the ‘Sela Edom’ or red rock city. This was the ancient capital of the Nabateans from the 3rd century B.C. to the 2nd century A.D. Visit some of the most interesting monuments including, the Treasury, Al Khazneh (the tomb of a Nabatean king), the field of tombs, the obelisks, the altar, and Jebel al-Madhbah, the biblical Mount Sinai. From this vantage point you will be able to see a panorama of the entire rock city. Return to Wadi Musa village for the night. (B)

Today’s adventure starts out with a drive to Madaba, known for the spectacular ancient mosaics that map out Jerusalem and the Holy Land. Next, you will visit Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land, which offers an incredible panoramic view of the Jordan Valley, Jericho and the Dead Sea. Make a stop at the remains of a Byzantine church with beautiful mosaic floors before returning to the border to cross back into Israel. (B)

Once you have crossed the border into Jordan, head to Jerash, the city of the Decapolis, which is located just north of Amman in the fertile heights of the Gilad. Wander along the colonnaded streets of the ancient Roman city visiting the baths and the hilltop Temple of Artemis. Travel to the capital, Amman, to end the day with a city tour. Spend the night in Amman.(B)

After breakfast drive along the Desert Highway to Wadi Musa, the modern village of Petra. Enter the site of Petra and walk, or ride on horseback to the “Siq” (Canyon) walk through the “Siq” to the red rock city, the ancient capital of the Nanateans from 3rd Century BC to 2nd Century AD. Visit the most interesting carved monuments such as the Treasury ( El Khazneh- a tomb of a Nabatean king ) then the field of tombs,obelisks and the altar ( Al Madhbah) – from this point you can view the whole of the city. After the visit return to Wadi Musa. Overnight in Petra. (B)

After breakfast drive south to the towering mountains and rock formations of Wadi Rum, which mesmerized Lawrence of Arabia. Drive through the stunning desert landscapes on a jeep safari, visiting the Lawrence Spring and Khazali Canyon. Drive norh to Madaba to visit the remains of the Byzantine church with its mosaic floor map, the oldest surviving original cartographic depiction of the Holy Land and Jerusalem Continue about 10 km, to Mount Nebo, from where Moses viewed the Promised Land. From here you can see the Jordan Valley, Jericho and the Dead Sea. Overnight in Amman (B)

After breakfast, leave the hotel and drive to the border. Cross the Jordan River and drive back to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. * The sequence of the tour, border crossing points used, hotels used and sites visited may be amended due to circumstances(B)