The Best of Jordan

After breakfast, you will be driven to Jerash, which is an old city that evokes the Roman Empire and is located in the foothills of the mountain of Gilead, in the direction of the north. Its magnificence may be observed in the colonnaded boulevard, Oval Plaza, the Nymphaeum, and the Temple of Artemis. It is one of the largest and best-preserved examples of Roman architecture outside of Italy. We will then travel by car to the Dead Sea. The location has turned into a popular health spa destination due to its location as the lowest point on Earth and its abundance of minerals with medicinal characteristics. The mud's mineral content is used in medicinal and cosmetic procedures. According to legend, both Sheba and Queen Cleopatra used the place and were aware of its importance. The Dead Sea gets its name from the fact that there is no life in its highly salinized water, and staying overnight at a Dead Sea hotel makes floating very simple.

Your Trip to Jordan continues as you'll drive to Petra after breakfast to see Jordan's top tourist destination. The Nabateans, a nomadic tribe that settled in the region and built the foundations of a trade empire that reached as far as Syria, initially constructed Petra during the sixth century B.C. Start the journey by riding a horse down the canyon known as the Siq, and continue on foot to the Treasury, which is the most stunning structure. You will also view other landmarks including the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs, and the Pharaoh's Castle. Spend the night at Petra.

Drive south this morning after breakfast to Wadi Rum, a lunar landscape of ancient river beds, wind-sculpted mountains, wide desert panoramas, and silky, pastel-colored sands. At the "Beau Geste" outpost, you will run into long-skirted legionnaires selling cardamom-spiced coffee. Enjoy a two-hour Jeep tour at the oasis that served as the setting for the movie "Lawrence of Arabia." A very extraordinary experience. After dinner, return to the Bedouin camp to spend the night.