The Ancient Legends

Overview

Itinerary

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  1

  Amman

  Arrive at Amman airport, meeting at the airport (outside the arrival hall) and transfer to your hotel in Amman, Night in Amman

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  2

  Amman / jerash / Ajloun / Amman

  Breakfast, departure for a visit to Jerash or Gerasa, one of the most beautiful preserved Roman cities in the Near East. called also the city of 1000 pillars. Your road will continue towards Ajlun, between superb natural landscapes and olive trees. You will visit the restored fortified castle of Qala'at ar-Rabad located on a hill, from where the view of Tiberias and Judea is fantastic. In Ajlun, immersed in the era of the crusades! Ajlun Castle protected trade routes between Jordan and Syria

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  Amman / Jerusalem

  Breakfast and drive to the Israeli-Jordanian border (Allenby). Meet your guide and drive to Jerusalem (50 minutes). Start your visit with Mount Scopus for a panoramic view of Jerusalem as well as the garden of Gethsemane and the Church of the Agony. You will continue to the Israel Museum Shrine to see the famous Dead Sea scrolls. In downtown Jerusalem, you will walk in the footsteps of Jesus, from Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Golgotha. The visit continues to Mount Zion mountain to see the tomb of King David and the room of the last meal of Jesus. Your pilgrimage will end with Holy Communion at the Garden temple. Overnight at hotel in Jerusalem

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  Bethlehem / Ein Karem / Jerusalem

  After breakfast, you will start the day with a visit to the monastery of Saint Theodore and Mar Saba, founded in the 5th century by the monk Saba. Next step: Bethlehem. Discover the land of the Shepherd and his cave, and the Holy Liturgy in the Church of the Nativity. The Byzantine church is built on the birthplace of Jesus. You will also visit the monastery of the prophet Elijah On the way back to Jerusalem, you will stop at the village of Ein Karim, birthplace of Saint John the Baptist, to appreciate its beautiful Greek Orthodox churches. Overnight at hotel in Jerusalem

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  Nazareth / Tabgha / Tiberias

  On the way to Nazareth! An astonishing village where semi-troglodyte houses from the time of Christ were discovered. You will also see the Basilica and the Cave of the Annunciation. Continue towards the Sea of Galilee passing through Cana (the Wedding ...) then you will visit Capernaum, Peter's house, the Synagogue. Stop at Tabgha, site of the Multiplication of loaves and fishes. Overnight at hotel in Tiberias

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  Tiberias / Yardenit / Jericho / Amman (Sea of Galilee & Jericho)

  Breakfast,depart to discover the Sea of Galilee, and the Baptism site at Yardenit. Road to Jordan via the Jordan Valley for a visit to Jericho. In this oldest city in the world you will climb the Mount of Temptation. In the early afternoon, you will cross the Israeli-Jordanian border to return to Amman. Overnight at hotel in Amman

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  Dead Sea / Mount Nébo / Mujib / Petra (Kings Route)

  After breakfast, depart for the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, 1,306 feet below sea level. The Dead Sea is surrounded by mountains to the east and the rolling hills of Jerusalem to the west, which gives it an almost unreal beauty. It is believed that this region would have housed five biblical cities: Sodom, Gomorrah, Adma, Tseboim and Tsoar. You will take advantage of a relaxing break to "float" on the surface of this water, nine times saltier than ordinary sea water. Then, direction Mont Nébo for the visit of the sanctuary of Moses. It is the most revered holy place in Jordan, and an important pilgrimage site for early Christians. Moses contemplated the promised land there before his death. Follow the Route of the Kings which follows the ancient presumed route of the Hebrews led by Moses during the Exodus. A 200 km route, with breathtaking views of the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Enjoy a stop in the Mujib Valley, famous for its nature reserve and its exceptional canyon. When arrival to Petra, you can admire the "little Petra" before going to the new town. Night at the hotel in the new city (Wadi Moussa)

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  Petra / Wadi Rum

  A whole day devoted to the "Pink City", to explore this fabulous site After breakfast, transfer to the entrance to the Petra site. Meet your local guide for a three-hour guided tour. Stroll freely in the troglodyte city, built almost 2000 years ago by the Nabataeans ... Direction South towards Ras Al-Naqab and Wadi Rum "Moon Valley ". Discover the largest and most majestic desert landscape in Jordan, with its red sandstone hills, needles and ridges. "Vast, resounding, divine" are the terms used by Lawrence of Arabia to describe this exceptional landscape.Night in Wadi Rum

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  Wadi Rum / Amman (Lawrence of Arabia path)

  Breakfast and depart in 4x4 excursion. Nothing is more pleasant than to admire these sandy plains and these strange rock formations with ocher hues, eroded by the action of wind and sand. In the afternoon, return to Amman and overnight at the hotel. Night in Amman

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  Amman - End of the Trip

  After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure