The Hashemite kingdom of Jordan is a spectacular country and tourist destination. Neighbouring Israel, it was an integral part of the “Holy Land” in antiquity.

See me presenting highlights of Jordan in this Video:

In cooperation with “Jordan Inspiration Tours“, I am happy to provide tours across Jordan.

Best would be about 8 days tour, as listed here:

Day 1

Crossing into Jordan near Eilat  , we first search for Biblical Ezion Gever , and visit in Aqaba  the Aqaba Fortress , and the Aqaba Archaeological Museum .

Next we drive to Wadi Rum  for an authentic Bedouin lunch  experience, followed by Jeep Tour , or an ATV tour  in the majestic landscapes of  Wadi Rum .

Upon reaching Wadi Musa, go for the Petra Night Tour .

O/N: Petra.

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Day 2

This day is all devoted to exploring Petra !.

We start with a long and dramatic walk along the The Siq  up to the Al-Khazneh (“The Treasury”) , and continue into the ancient city with its fascanating monuments!.

Next to Temple of Dusares (“Qasr el-bint” ) we have a lunch break, and then continue to Ad Deir ; the “High Place of Sacrifice”; or Little Petra .

O/N: Petra.

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Day 3

On our last day in Petra we will go for a long hike to the alleged Tomb of Aharon , and Umm el-Biyara / Biblical Sela , learning about Biblical traditions in the vicinity of Petra.

O/N: Petra.

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Day 4

Checking out we will visit “Ain Musa” / “Moses’ Spring” in Wadi Musa , and then head north.  Our first stop will be the remarkable remains of the Mediavel castle of Shobak . Next we will descend to the area of the Dead Sea where we visit Lot’s Cave , and nearby explore the ruins of Bab Edh-Dhra  which possibly relate to Biblical Sodom and Gomorrah. 

At the end of the day we can for a swim at Ma’in Hot Springs , where we will also stay for the night.

O/N: Ma’in Hot Springs.

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Day 5

We first drive into Madaba  and explore some of its fantastic finds from the Byzantine period, and especially the famous “Madaba Map” .

Next we ascend to the top of Mount Nebo  where we will learn about Moses, and appreciate the remarkable collection of ancient mosaic floors. 

In front of the church one can also get a SPECTACULAR panorama of the “promised land”, as I presented to “The Watchmen” on this video –

O/N: Madaba

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Day 6

Our first stop today will be one of the most important sites in Christian history – Machaerus , the site where John the Baptist was executed, as a result of Saloma’s 7 scarfs dance..

Next we will drive to former capital of the Moabites, Dibon , where we will learn about the famouse Mesha Stele . 

Nearby we will visit another sites famed for its plethora of mosaic floors – Umm Ar-Rasas .

Finally we will head for a stayover in the capital of Jordan – Amman .

O/N: Amman.

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 Day 7

The morning will be devoted to exploring the ancient Citadel of Amman , as well as a visit to the The Jordan Museum, where one can see the famed “Copper Scroll“!.

Next we drive to the enigmatic and impressive site of Iraq Al-Amir , and by the Jordan river we will review the Baptism of Jesus at “Bethany beyond the Jordan” .

O/N: Amman or Jarash.

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Day 8

On our last day we will explore two significant and se very well preserved sites from Roman times – Gerasa  and Gadara . 

From Gadara we will also be able to view into Syria, the Golan Heights, and the Sea of Galilee.

We will then head to the King Hussein Bridge, to cross back into Israel. 

If time and will permits, we will also visit ancient Pella/Tabaqat Pahl .

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Map of Eight Days Tour of Jordan