JEEP SAFARI OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

On arrival to QAIA Amman , our group coordinator , Airport representative and  guide  will meet and assist the group through all customs and immigration procedures followed by transfer in  deluxe  air-conditioned bus to hotel in Amman  .  check-in and freshen-up followed  O/N at hotel in Amman  .  

Overnight Standard Hotel (H+) included meals: Breakfast  
 

Buffet breakfast @ htl . 08.00 am check-out , and receive your 4WD at hotel , followed by  full day  Jeep tour .We ascended for a short time and then begin to descend into the valley called Wadi Hasa.   In the way visit  Madaba this town has a long history , being first mentioned in the Bible and in the Mesha Stele when it was a Moabite town, visit St. George orthodox  Christian church the mosaic Map of  Jerusalem, Palestine, Jordan, Israel & Egypt .   Madaba is famous as a land of mosaics Afterwards to  Mount  Nebo  tour of the site of the Tomb of Moses. From here Moses viewed the promised Land in Canaan , and where he died and was buried in a nearby valley .  Here there are ruins of 4th and 6th c. churches whose floors are still covered with marvelous mosaic, afterwards transfer down by side of the river Jordan to : WADI HASA   Natural gardens of palm trees adorn the spectacular sandstone canyon of Wadi Hasa as it meanders towards the Dead Sea .The tranquil atmosphere is unequaled anywhere. There are warm springs, hidden pools and countless beauty spots. No matter how early you start –at the end of the day you will probably feel you have hurried it.    On arrival to the wadi  start walking through  a narrow sandstone gorge, abundant water and splendid hanging gardens. At the entrance of the gorge lies a pleasant hot spring, springs flow everywhere , Box lunch inside the canyon then  continue driving to visit  Dana Nature reserve  The village offer 500 years of living tradition the village overlooks sunsets and natural canyon land scope as far as the eye can see. The village is quaint and small home to be 40 families who continue to live a simple lifestyle. The homes of Dana are original remnants of the area's first settled inhabitants and are closely centered about the community mosque. Dinner and O/N at Dana Guest House .

Overnight Standard Hotel (H+) included meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After Breakfast 09:00 am start a full day Jeep Tour  from Wadi Dana  towards Wadi ARABA ( the Jordan Valley ).  colourful desert landscape. spectacular fields of red sand dunes all over the Araba  The desert  between Feinan  and Petra  is awe inspiring in its beauty and extraordinary moon like landscape. It is a region filled with history, battles and revolutions reaching back as far as the old testament when  Solomon and Aaron passed through in their search for the promised land. Special character , not found elsewhere in Jordan combination of Volcanic mountains , Sand dunes, wild life , above all fun. Afternoon drive to Wadi Finan  . FEINAN was one of the largest copper works in the ancient near east. The site is located in the Araba valley at the end point of the treks of Wadi Dana . what remain today are runs of Byzantine churches, an aqueduct and a water reservoir and smelting furnaces. The site has been exploited since the Early Bronze Age ( middle of the third millennium BCE), the Iron Age 9-5th centuries BCE) , and the Roman Period 2-4th centuries CE0.  Giant mounds of more than 200,000 tons of slag attest to copper productions on an industrial scale .one can imagine endless caravans of pack animals carrying juniper beams from the uplands to stoke the furnaces.

Copper production in Feinan reached its peak under the Edomites (during the 9-5th centuries BCE) when mining and smelting techniques attained high professional level and probably influenced the economic and political power of the Edomites.

Continue driving via Wadi Araba towards the Namalah Mountains !  along a narrow canyons of sandstone and igneous rocks, as well as towering peaks and vast expanses of colourful desert landscape., Petra the fabulous Nabatean capital is located here , hidden among cliffs of red sandstone mountains. Visit  Bajah,  the site of an Edomite Stronghold, located atop a sandstone bluff (1,230m) 5 km north of Little Petra . surrounded by sheer cliffs, Leave Siq Bajah up to Jebal Qaroun overlook the Araba  valley,  majestic  colourful canyon, spectacular views of the Araba valley and the Petra mountains, explore Nabateain water instillation and ruins, beautiful valleys of sandstones  till we reach Little Petra  !  the major caravanserai of the Nabatean capital. Its easy to imagine the sounds and smells of old days, when traders, caravan masters , drovers and local dwellers roamed about , chatted, negotiated, argued and prayed. Mediterranean tress such as Oak, juniper, carob and pistacia  thrive here in small sandy valleys among typical desert plants such as the desert broom, visit little Petra (Baidah) 300BC, Rock  stairs lead to rock carved streets, and thence to rock carved palaces, temples, houses  and dwellings. Afterwards driving to the Neolithic village at  Baidah dates from 7000 to 6500 BC.  Uniquely complete record of architectural evolution from the early Neolithic period (c.6800 BC). Leaving the Neolithic village south west to Wadi  Shamasat then to Wadi Mousa Petra , check-in at hotel , freshen up, followed by Privet Dinner at the Red Cave restaurant in Petra .

Overnight Standard Hotel (H+) included meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel , departure to Petra for half day Tour to explore the rose red city, ( walking Tour with Guide )including the Siq, the Treasury, City center, the Royal tomb, the theatre, afternoon Walk back  through the Siq  to hotel in Petra ,  Privet Lunch at the  Red Cave restaurant Petra,   followed by check- out of hotel &4 hrs Jeep Safari  from Petra to Wadi Rum the Valley of the Moon. Here you will find adventure and feel the romance of the Arabian desert .

Upon arrival to Wadi Rum, jeep tour to explore wadi rum , visiting the most spectacular sights of Wadi Rum.  will view sand dunes, graffiti,  inscriptions and canyons as well as having races through the dry oasis.

End the jeep Safri  in a deset  Campsite .  freshen up , flowed by The Pasha Dinner:-   privet dinner under the  stars ,  Arabic cuisine includes  B.B.Q , hot dishes , Soup , rice ,  Salads. Tea , coffee , Seasonal fruits & Sweets . traditional authentic Bedouin dinner, O/N  at ( Space village  camp Wadi Rum ) .

Overnight Luxury Camp (C+) included meals: Breakfast & Dinner

We spend today experiencing the beautiful area of Wadi Rum. We head off south for an exciting full day  drive along the southern border . Via the old Roman road, we explore the lesser known southern  areas of Wadi Rum, seeing natural rock bridges and viewing incredible rock sculptures , During the afternoon you may take an optional camel trek through the dramatic desert of Wadi Rum  through a landscape of sandstone mountains and white and pink coloured sands. The desert is another world, inhabited by the nomadic Bedouin peoples for generations. Before our night under the starry sky, we may be lucky enough to witness a spectacular desert sunset. We stay in our camp The evening is normally spent around a campfire, with spectacular desert stars overhead ( Space village  camp Wadi Rum ) .

Overnight Luxury Camp (C+) included meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Buffet Breakfast at camp in Wadi Rum, check- out,  followed by full day jeep Safari ,  we drive to Shobak mountains  you will see more of the stunning geology of this region. The drive  will lead you from out of the mountain wilderness and into the countryside, where you will be welcomed into old but still inhabited villages dotted around the foot of the mountain range. In this beautiful green space of terraced orchards, you will see a variety of trees native to Jordan, including pistachio, fig and "Roman" olive trees. The narrow gorge leads the way to Shobak caste, the historical path lined with ancient caves once used as tombs. we continue our drive through the village of Sihan, which was inhabited by Shobaki locals up until the nineteenth century. Only ruins of the old stone houses now stand witness to a once lively community in Sihan. A high viewpoint is easily reached, rewarding you with magnificent views of Shobak’s proposed protected area. Following the Al Hazeem off road you reach the Ras Al Faid panoramic views, you will see mushroom shaped rock formations and juniper trees cover the landscape. we continue driving off road until Gbour Al Whaidat, then drive  via Al Farsh (the flat region), which lies west of this area. Be prepared to be astounded by splendid views of Wadi Araba, particularly the flat desert in the heart of the Rift Valley. Wonderment and surprise are the usual reactions upon seeing for the first time the extraordinary colors of the Nabataean capital, Petra; the ancient city of carved and decorated facades. The unique tombs and treasures encloses its visitors into an ancient world, providing a silent narration of the story of its powerful Nabataean past. This story then takes us to Namalah road  is a vital shortcut from Petra to many other attractions including the Dead Sea and the only direct road between Petra and Feynan Eco-lodge, located in Wadi Araba region. On arrival to Dead Sea , check-in at hotel , free timing by the dead Sea  includes buffet Dinner O/N Dead Sea .

Overnight Standard Hotel (H+) included meals: Breakfast & Dinner

This morning you are free to enjoy  the shimmering Dead Sea, at nearly 400m.  below sea level, the lowest point on earth. Surrounded by barren hills. This unique water body has an amazingly high salt content (33

Overnight Standard Hotel (H+) included meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Buffet breakfast at hotel  followed by 1hrs  privet transfers to QAIA for Departure .

Overnight Standard Hotel (H+) included meals: Breakfast