Jordan is an ideal destination for those seeking cultural knowledge and spiritual enrichment. Jordan values its ethnically and religiously diverse population, consequently providing for the cultural rights of all its citizens. This spirit of tolerance and appreciation is one of the central elements contributing to the stable and peaceful cultural climate flourishing within Jordan. More than 92% of Jordanians are Sunni Muslims and approximately 6% are Christians. The majority of Christians belong to the Greek Orthodox Church, but there are also Greek Catholics, a small Roman Catholic community, Syrian Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, and a few Protestant denominations. Several small Shi'a and Druze populations can also be found in Jordan.
Arrive at Amman, Queen Alia International Airport and after having been met, transfer to your hotel for 2 nights.
After breakfast, we drive to the River Jordan to visist Wadi al Karrat. This is where John the Baptist lived and is also where Jesus was baptised. Afterwards we drive on to the Red Sea - the lowest place on earth - afterwards we return to Amman.
After breakfast, a drive on the "King's Highway" which is one of the oldest trade routes in the World. We visit Madaba and Mount Nebo, beleived to be the burial place of Moses. After lunch, we continue to Petra, visiting the Crusader Castle at Kerak. We stay at Wadi Moussa for dinner and for the next 5 nights.
Today we sart our first full day visit to the Pink City of Petra.
After Breakfast, another vist to Petra, today including Umm Al-Biyara (Mount Esau) then back to the Hotel before an afternoon expriencing the Bedouin way of life in Wadi Mousa - the Valley of Moses.
Today, we visit on of Petra's most spectacular sights, the High Place of Sacrifice where children and animals were sacrificed and although rejected by Abraham, the practice was out by Manasseh until he repented and was then mysteriously fulfilled in Christ Jesus. After this, we will visit the tomb of the Roman Soldier and then have lunch in Petra. Before dinner, we have the opportunity of a traditional Turkish bath (small extra charge).
A final visit to Petra in the morning and then in the afternoon a visit to Little Petra where we have the opportunity to ride horses and camels (extra charge), visit the lcoal shops and goat herds. This is followed by traditional entertainment and a Bedouin dinner.
A free morning to explore Wadi Mousa and perhaps to visit the "Souk". After lunch we will depart for Wadi Rum, the famous area of Lawrence of Arabia, for a 2 hour jeep ride in the desert. After lunch, we travel on to Aqaba for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, we will have a free day on the beach on the Red Sea, famous for its coral reefs.
After breakfast, we will either fly back to Amman or leave early for a road transfer for the flight home.
Itinerary For Our 9 Night Pilgrimage
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