Jordan Catalog - Jordan and Beyond
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Jordan Catalog - Jordan and Beyond
+03%"/#&:0/% 50634 INDEX J OR D A N Jordan: Facts ..................................................................... 2 Map ........................................................................6 Tourist Sites ............................................................8 Hotels ....................................................14 City Breaks ...........................................................22 Fly & Drive ............................................................24 Biblical Tours ........................................................26 Islamic Tours ........................................................32 Adventure Tours ...................................................36 Spa & Wellness Tours ..........................................40 Beach Stay ...........................................................42 Eco-Tours .............................................................45 H OLY L AN D Holy Land: Holy Land Facts ...................................................47 Map ......................................................................48 Tourist Sites ..........................................................50 Hotels ...................................................................52 City Breaks ..........................................................60 Biblical Tours...............................................62 Islamic Tours ........................................................64 Beach Stay ...........................................................68 Hiking Tours .........................................................70 www.jordanandbeyond.com 1 FACTS +03%"/#&:0/% 50634 Location: Jordan is located in the heart of the Middle East, Northwest of Saudi Arabia, south of Syria, Southwest of Iraq, and east of Holy Land and the Occupied West Bank. Jordan has access to the Red Sea via the port city of Aqaba, located at the northern end of the Gulf of Aqaba. May 25 - Independence Day 12 Rabi' 1 Prophet's Birthday November 14 - King Hussein Remembrance Day November 16 - El Issra' Wall-Mi'raj December 25 - Christmas Geographic co-ordinates: 29 - 34 00 N, 35 - 39 E Time: Time is GMT + (2 in winter, +3 in summer), or 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Standard Time. Summer time is observed from April through September. Population: 5,723,000 (2007) Population Growth Rate: 2.3% (2006 est.) (www.dos.gov.jo) Area: total: 89,213 sq. km (34, 445 sq. miles) land: 88,884 sq. km (34, 318 sq. miles) water: 329 sq. km (127 sq. miles) Capital: Amman (1.9 million / 38% of total population) Language: Arabic is the official language, but English is widely spoken. Currency and Exchange Rates: Jordan's currency is the Jordanian Dinar, subdivided into 1000 fils, or 100 qirsh or appears in paper notes of 50, 20, 10, 5, 1, denominations. Coins come in denominations The rate of exchange is 1 JD = 1.42 US $. Public Holidays: January 1 - New Year January 30 - King Abdullah's Birthday Shawal 1st for 3 Days Eid Al Fitr The AL Hijeh 1st for 4 Days Eid Al Adha Muharram 1st Hijra New Year May 1 - Labor Day 2 www.jordanandbeyond.com or JD. It is piasters. It and 0.5 JD of 1 JD, 0.5 Climate and Geography: Jordan has a combination of Mediterranean and arid desert climates, with Mediterranean climates prevailing in the north and west of the country, while the majority of the country is desert. Generally, the country has warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters, with annual average temperatures ranging from 12 to 25 C (54 to 77 F) and summertime highs reaching the 40s (105-115 F) in the desert regions. Rainfall averages vary from 50mm (1.97 inches) annually in the desert to as much as 800 mm (31.5 inches) in the northern hills, some of which falls as snow. The Government: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a constitutional monarchy with representative government. The reigning monarch, His Majesty King Abdullah II, is the Head of State, the Chief Executive and the Commander-inChief of the Armed forces. The king exercises his executive authority through the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers, or Cabinet. The cabinet is responsible before the elected House of Deputies which, along with the House of Notables (Senate), constitutes the legislative branch of the government. The judicial branch is an independent branch of the government. Since 1989, all elements of the Jordanian political spectrum have embarked together on a road to greater democracy, liberalization and consensus building. These reforms, which were guided by the late King Hussein, have placed Jordan on an irreversible road to democratization. The result has been greater empowerment FACTS and involvement of everyday citizens in Jordan's civic life, contributing to increased stability and institutionalization The Economy: Since His Majesty King Abdullah II assumed the throne in 1999, Jordan has embarked on some broad economic reforms in a long-term effort to improve living standards. The Jordanian government has worked closely with the IMF, practiced careful monetary policy, and made significant progress with privatization. The government also has liberalized the trade regime sufficiently in order to guarantee Jordan's membership in the Word Trade Organization (2000), an association agreement with the European Union (2000), and a Free Trade Agreement with the United States (2000). Jordan has also signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty with the United States. Handicrafts: Jordan has become famous for the high standard of crafts available to tourists and local people !"" the bustling bazaars of the smaller towns and villages, far from the capital. Crafts as pottery, jewelry, embroidery, carpets, and traditional costumes. Also found around "" "# to create fabulous glass objects in styles typical of the region. The nomadic Bedouin's flocks of sheep are fine providers of wool. Woven on small looms and made into all types of goods. One of the most rewarding purchases to make is that of an Arab oriental rug or carpet. Every rug has its own character, its own special feel and unique design. Mosaic of Jordan: The ancient art of the mosaic consists of pressing ceramic or glass fragments (known as tessera) into wet plaster to create detailed and ornate works of art. These creation unite form with function, decorating churches, monasteries and public gathering places with stories, maps, writings and murals. The mosaics are invaluable in providing historians with the names and dates of important historical figures and events, all of which aid in delineating the ancient history of Christianity in the area. The mosaics of Jordan most frequently originated during *; <>" !"# centuries AD. Weaving: In the past, both nomadic Bedouins and villagers created hand woven rugs using ground looms or upright looms. This handicraft began to fade away as the Bedouins started to settle. In order to preserve the art, however, Jordanian artisans worked in partnership with the Save The Children Charity Organization and the Noor Al-Hussein Foundation to establish the Bani Hameeda Project, a self-help rug weaving "Cottage Industry" which provides independent supplemental income for rural and urban women. Jordanians continue to weave handmade rugs in the traditional dark shades of green, red, black and orange, although in recent years light pastel colors have also become popular. Ceramics: Probably the most ancient craft in Jordan is the creation of earthenware products out of silsal (Arabic for clay). Pottery was first invented in the Levant in the 6th millennium B.C. and, according to some, its invention www.jordanandbeyond.com 3 +03%"/#&:0/% FACTS 50634 may have been accidental. A lump of clay may have been " !! the astonished discoverer noticed that the clay was hard as a rock! Traditional ceramics from the West Bank city of alQ VXZ [ !" # Coarsely-fired vases, pots and plates are placed on a rotating wheel. Then, the artist makes his or her choice of brushes and colors, and begins to paint. Each artist tries to outmaster the others, and the styles of the greatest are imitated by other craftpersons. Music: Music is also important in Jordanian life. Traditional Arabic music is based on a five-tone scale, unlike our Western seven tone system. Its rhythms are elaborate. Songs often tell stories of family, honour, love and death. Most instrumentalists accompany a vocalist rather than playing on their own, and improvisation is common. Some Arabic instruments include the oud (similar to a lute), the mizmarmujwiz or nay (both types of flute), the rababah (a type of violin with one string), and the gerbeh (like bagpipes). Small drums, played on the lap, are used to keep the rhythm. American pop and rock music is popular with younger Jordanians. The oud (or ud) is one of the most popular instruments in Middle eastern music. Its name derives from the Arabic for 'wood', and this refers to the strips of wood used to make its rounded body. In Greece it is known as the outi and in Iran as the barbat. The neck of the oud, which is short in comparison to the body, has no frets and this contributes to its unique sound. The most common string combination is five pairs of strings tuned in unison and a single bass string, although up to thirteen strings may be found. Strings are generally made of nylon or gut, and are plucked with a plectrum known as a risha or mizrap. Another distinctive feature of the oud is its head, with the tuning pegs bent back at an angle to the neck. The oud used in the Arab 4 www.jordanandbeyond.com world is slightly different to that found in Turkey, Armenia and Greece. Different tunings are used and the Turkishstyle oud has a brighter tone than its Arab counterpart. The European lute is a descendant of the oud, from which it takes its name (al-oud). Glass blowing: Like ceramics, glass blowing is a craft which combines practicality with beauty. the craft of glass blowing has been perfected over 2000 years, but today it is a dying art in the Middle East. It takes years of practice for craftsman to master the art of glass blowing. With a hollow pipe he scoops up a lump of oozing glass and, while continually rotating the glowing orb, blows through the pipe. When he has expanded the glass to its desired size, it is then put in a special chamber to cool down from the 900C furnace. The traditional center of glassware artistry in the region is Hebron. However, some of the finest of all Hebron glass blowers can now be found in and around Amman. Today in # " # ## Sand Bottles: For decades, bottles filled with brightly colored sand have been made by artisans in Aqaba & Petra. The bottles are inexpensive, and their playful patterns unique to Jordan. It is said that a Petra Native, Mohammed Abdullah Othman, taught himself the craft as a child, collecting his material from nearby mountains and caves. Since there are more than twenty naturally occurring shades of sandstone, Othman and his imitators have no need for dyes. Jordanian Cuisine: Rated among the finest in the world, Jordanian cuisine, while unique, is part of the Arabian culinary heritage. Food in the Arab world is more than simply a matter of nourishment. Feasting is a preoccupation and food is often at the center of social customs. In fact, eating rituals are very important throughout the Middle FACTS East, and, as a guest, you can be assured vast platters of succulent and nutritious food will be produced to honor your visit. Dishes will satisfy even the health conscious, as many of them are prepared with grain, cheese, yogurt, fresh and dried fruits and vegetables. The national dish of Jordan is the Bedouin specialty called “Mansaf” – lamb seasoned with aromatic herbs, sometimes lightly spiced, cooked in dried yogurt, and served on a large platter with huge quantities of rice, sprinkled with almonds, pine kernels, and other nuts. Feasting on Mansaf is taken seriously, and hours are spent in its preparation. This extravagant cuisine is served primarily on special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries, as it possesses an important symbolic function within social gatherings. Embroidery: This is one of the most important traditional crafts of Jordanian women and one which has, in recent years, been incorporated into high fashion. Elegant gowns and jackets have been created using traditional needlework together with rich, Middle Eastern fabrics and these designer collections are frequently modelled on the catwalks of Jordan's hotels. It all began much more simply, however, with the young Jordanian girl learning the craft of embroidery in her village and often being judged through her skill on the quality of bridegroom she would attract. Every Jordanian girl from every social class at one time embroidered her own trousseau, which consisted of between six and twelve loosely-cut robes and which lasted her for a lifetime. This art of embroidery has been carried over into the making of cushions, which grace the decor of many Jordanian homes. Colours range from shades of red, maroon, purple and pink, with bright additions of green, orange and gold. Simple cross-stitch is the basis for a plethora of complicated # #"[ waves and geometric zig-zags or triangles. More recently, embroidery for more information visit: www.stamps.gov.jo crafts have developed to include quilts. Did you know that: \] ^ ! \ _< < #[ #!`{ metres (416ft) high it towers just a few metres above the previous record holder in the United Arab Emirates. \] ^ ""[[ \^"| discovered in Jordan. The remains of a mud-brick building in Aqaba may be the world's oldest known purpose-built church. This Aqaba early church dates from the late 3rd or early 4th century AD. Flag of Jordan Jordan flag contains three equal horizontal bands of black (top, the Abbassid Caliphate of Islam), white (the Ummayyad Caliphate of Islam), and green (the Fatimid Caliphate of Islam) with a red isosceles triangle (representing the Great Arab Revolt of 1916) based on the hoist side bearing a small white seven-pointed star symbolizing the seven verses of the opening Sura (Al-Fatiha) of the Holy Koran; the seven points on the star represent faith in One God, humanity, national spirit, humility, social justice, virtue, and aspirations. People of Jordan The population of Jordan is almost entirely Arab. TheCircassians and the Armenians form the racial minorities but are barely 1 percent of the population. Jordan is 79 percent urban; nomads and semi nomads represent about 5 percent. Sunni Muslims are a majority and Shia Muslims form a small minority. Christians, about one-third of whom belong to the Greek Orthodox Church, represent 4 percent of the population www.jordanandbeyond.com 5 A B D C E F G H I K J L M JORDAN MAP Syria IRBID 65 25 Al Hosn A 10 35 Ajioun Al Mafraq Jarash 10 65 15 10 10 25 35 BALQA 10 AL ZARQA 65 30 5 AMMAN 35 30 Sahab 40 65 +03%"/#&:0/% 5 30 40 MADABA nd 50634 Azlaq ed duruz 40 ly D E A D S E A La 15 30 Dhiban Ariha 5 65 Qasr mazraa Ho 15 15 Al Qatrana 5 Safi KARAK 15 65 5 15 TAFILA Al Hasa 65 Bayir Jurf Al Darawish 5 muqaniya Shamakh 15 5 PETRA 15 El Jafr MA’AN Ail 65 15 5 15 5 Quweira 65 Ramm Sa 5 15 AQABA RED SEA 6 A B i ud A b ra 5 El Mudawwara C www.jordanandbeyond.com D E F G H I J K L M ia N O P Q R Ir 10 aq 10 10 Ar Ruwayshid N O P Q R www.jordanandbeyond.com 7 +03%"/#&:0/% TOURIST SITES 50634 Amman: Amman the capital of Jordan is a city which geographically straddles seven hills and historically sits astride many centuries. The city's modern buildings blend with the remnants of ancient civilizations. The profusion of gleaming white houses, kebab stalls with roasting meat, and tiny cafes where rich Arabian coffee is sipped in the afternoon sunshine, conjure a mood straight from a thousand and one nights. It is a city with a timeless ambiance, where a slight detour off the beaten track reveals the wonders of a Bronze Age settlement or a Byzantine monastery. In its Souqs (markets), you can bargain for fruit, perfume, gold or other exquisite luxuries of the Middle East. For Businessmen, Amman offers the most up-todate convention and communication facilities. Its strategic position and convivial atmosphere make it one of the " "" _ # ^ The citadel where you can see The Byzantine Church Temple Of Hercules Umayyad Palace "" _ # " The roman theater where you can see the Jordanian Museum of Popular Traditions and the Folklore museum Jerash “Gerasa”: “The most well preserved roman city outside Rome” A visit to the spectacular Roman ruins of Jerash immediately transports the visitor two thousand years back in time. The city's many splendid monumental remains, still retain the atmosphere of the once thriving metropolis, famous in its own time for magnificent temples, amphitheaters, and plazas. From the buildings and the many other well preserved structures, it is easy to imagine the city in its heyday: Down the colonnaded streets, chariots would have trundled, their wheels etching ever deeper the already wellworn grooves. Jabbok River: this place was mentioned in Ge 32 as the river where Jacob took his two wives, and his two slavegirls, and his eleven children. And he passed over the ford Jabbok in modern Jordan, There Jacob wrestled with God and with men, and prevailed. And God blessed Jacob there. And Jacob called the name of the place Penuel, because there he saw God "face to face". Nowadays the river locates of the main highway connecting between Amman and Jerash Um Qais, - Gadara: On a plateau overlooking the north Jordan Valley and the glinting blue waters of Lake Tiberias are the ruins of Um Qais, ancient Roman Gadara, Already uncovered are the ruins of three theatres, a temple, a colonnaded street and an aqueduct. It was in Gadara that Jesus vanquished demonic spirits into the sea far below. Abila (Quwayliba): Lying just 10km north of Irbid, At first # _## be enjoyed by the committed ruin hunter or the aspiring archaeologist. Much of Abila remains largely unexcavated, 8 www.jordanandbeyond.com TOURIST SITES at one point the caves were full of corpses, but tomb raiders stripped them clean over the millennia. Pella: Pella has been continuously inhabited for more than six thousand years, and visible ruins date from Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantium times, when the city was a flourishing commercial center with links to all the main trading cities in the eastern Mediterranean area. Set in some of Jordan's prettiest countryside, Pella is at its most !# [ ! [ Ajloun Castle: Was built In AD 1184-85 by the nephew of Saladin on the summit of Jabal Bani 'Awaf, on the site of what is now Qalaat-al-Rabad. Its dominating position, allowed an extra ordinarily wide vantage over the surrounding lands, affording protection against the Crusader forces, permitting Saladin to concentrate on the iron mines at Ajloun without hindrance. Its view is one of the best in the Middle East. High above sea level it looks down on the Dead Sea. The bulk of the castle is in good condition, and most of the high-vaulted ceilings are still intact. Tel Mar Elias: A small natural hill, outside of Ajloun city, " ! Elijah, an ancient site of pilgrimage, it has one of the largest Byzantine churches in Jordan and with series of tombs " [ Anjara: Is a biblical city and features on most biblical tours of Jordan, Visitors head the shrine of the Lady of the Mountain at the Roman Catholic Church. The church consist of a large hall to receive pilgrims who come to honor the list size wooden statue of Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus placed within a newly built grotto. It is believed that Jesus Christ and his disciples including Virgin Mary passed through Anjara once and rested in a cave there during a journey between Jerusalem and Galilee. Desert Castles: The Umayyad Caliphs of the early Islamic era, out of socio economic and political concerns decided to build some strongholds along the trade and caravans roads. Among these castles: Qasr Al-Azraq: It was built initiated by the Roman's www.jordanandbeyond.com 9 +03%"/#&:0/% TOURIST SITES 50634 during the last years of the 3rd Century AD. Its location protected the town's key water source. It was redesigned by the Mamlukes in AD 1237, and was also used by the Byzantines, Umayyad and Mamlukes. The latest use was during the great Arab revolution in 1917 when Lawrence Of Arabia used it for few days. from the late Ottoman period, with their characteristic longarched windows. The city was built on two hills, one of which has the ruins of a 13th-century fortress. The town was known as Saltus in Byzantine times and was the seat of a bishopric. The town is an agricultural market and an administrative centre. Qusair Amra or Amra bath house: Amra gains its fame from the outstanding frescoes adorning its interior walls and ceilings. They are thought to be the earliest example of pictorial art made in the Islamic era, having been painted during the middle years of the 8th Century AD if not earlier. The Qusair was recognized by the UNISCO as a world heritage site in 1985 King's Way: ]Q#_ !#"_ "X!#! to the Sinai desert to Eilat and Aqaba. Nothwards through _ > ^ ^ Passing through Karak, the land of Moab to Madaba, Amman, Jerash, Bosra in Syria to Damascus and to the upper Euphrates. The Nabataeans used this road as a trade route for luxury goods such as frankincense and spices " #" !Q#_ Highway was rebuilt by Trajan and called it the Via Nova Traiana. The Highway has also been used as an important pilgrimage route for Christians, as it passed Mount Nebo and the Baptism Site at the Jordan River. Qasr Kharana: Its imposing walls, and panoramic views, looks like a castle, but experts think that it was built as a palace. It is maintained that Kharana was probably not a caravanserai as there was no substantial water source or major trading route passing by. Instead, it is suggested that Kharana was conceived as a lavish meeting place for Umayyad leaders. Other Islamic Desert castles you might visit Qasr Hallabat Qasr Mushatta Qasr Muwaqqar Qasr Qastal Umm Al Jimal: The eastern most of the major northern cities, Umm Al Jimal, is located at the edge of the eastern basalt desert plain, along a secondary road that was close to the junction of several ancient trade routes that linked central Jordan with Syria and Iraq. Al-Salt: This ancient town was once the capital of Jordan. A half-hour drive northwest from Amman transports you back in time to a town of picturesque streets and dazzling houses 10 www.jordanandbeyond.com Highlights on the Kings Way: Madaba: The city of the Jordanian Mosaic, Crowned by a small church, this historic town lies in the middle of Jordan's most fertile land. In many respects Madaba is a typical East Bank town which differs in one major aspect: underneath almost every house lies a fine Byzantine mosaic. The " [ Church of St. George. This huge well -preserved work of art comprises a map of the entire region from Jordan and Holy Land in the north, to Egypt in the south. Mt. Nebo: Situated 10 kilometers west of Madaba, overlooking the Jordan Valley is Mount Nebo, one of the alleged sites of the tomb of Moses. The summit of this mountain views over the Dead Sea to the West Bank and Jerusalem and, you can see the springs where Moses TOURIST SITES smote the ground to bring forth water. Mukawir: Mentioned in the New Testament as the palace in which Salome danced in exchange for the head of Johan the Baptist on a platter (Mark 6:21-29). Mukawir lies on a stark promontory (700 meters) overlooking the Dead Sea and protected on three sides by deep ravines. The royal fortress on top of the steep hill is that of Herod the Great. It dates to 30 BC and is a replacement of an earlier structure Um El-Rassas: Umm al-Rasas has been identified with Kastron Mefaa in 1986. The ancient name was read in the !" [^^! and in the church of the Lions. The ruins consist of a "# "! ! of roughly the same size to the north. About 1300 m to the north of the fort is still standing a 14 m high tower beside ruins of some edifices, stone quarries and water cisterns hewn in the rock. Shobak: was originally called Krak de Montreal Built in " Jordan by King Baldwin I of Jerusalem to guard the road from Egypt to Damascus. It successfully resisted a number of sieges until it fell to Saladin's troops in 1189. the magic to come. Suddenly the gorge opens into a natural square dominated by Petra's most famous monument, the Khazneh the treasury, whose intricately carved facade glows in the dazzling sun. Passing Al Khazneh making your way through the city you would be able to see the street of the facades, a Roman theater, the royal tombs, even in Petra you can have a short climb of 400 steeps to the high ! # ! to the top of the monastery, for those who are looking for a longer hike you can take a 4 hours hike to the tomb of Prophet Aaron Moses brother Al Mukayyat: The ruins of Khirbat al-Mukhayyat are " " Stella of Mesha king of Moab, and in the biblical texts, three churches and a small monastery paved with mosaics were built in the Mukayyat site. Little Petra: After Petra, Al Beidha or Little Petra is the next most important site for the casual visitor in Wadi Musa. This site is only a few kilometers away from Petra. It is literally hidden away in the center of a mountain. Petra: Hidden behind an almost impenetrable barrier of rugged mountains, the rock-carved city of Petra is full of mysterious charm. The approach through the cool gloom of the Siq, a long narrow gorge whose steeply rising sides all but obliterate the sun, provides a dramatic contrast with Wadi Rum: Stunning in its natural beauty, Wadi Rum epitomizes the romance of the desert. With its "moonscape" of ancient valleys and towering sandstone mountains rising out of the sand, Wadi Rum is also home to several Bedouin tribes who live in scattered camps throughout the area. www.jordanandbeyond.com 11 +03%"/#&:0/% TOURIST SITES 50634 Many activities to be done in this moon like desert such as: mountain climbing, four-wheel-drive through the desert with your Bedouin driver, also camels are available, which you can have for short excursions or longer ones, regarding to the accommodations Wadi Rum is one of the very few places in Jordan where you can enjoy a night with the Bedouins in a Bedouin camp. Aqaba: The small Red Sea port of Aqaba is unique and beautiful in a very special way. Encircled by rugged purple mountains that subtly change in mood and color as the day unfolds, on the beaches visitors soak up the sun before cooling off in the refreshingly cool waters. It is the secrets these waters hold that makes Aqaba unique, for further down the coast are some of the most spectacular coral reefs to be found anywhere in the world. Often over many hundreds of meters wide, the reef is made up of many delicately hued corals among which live a myriad of Dead Sea: Is a salt lake between the West Bank and Holy Land to the west and Jordan to the east, At 420 m (1,378 ft) below sea level, its shores are the lowest point on the surface of the Earth that are on dry land. At 330 m (1,083 ft) deep, the Dead Sea is the deepest hyper saline lake in the world. Lot’s Cave and monastery: Sodom and Gomorrah were two of the wickedest cities in the world. God therefore decided to destroy them both, but there was just one good family in the city, so God decided to save them. Lot and his family were told to flee the city, but not to look back. Unfortunately his wife looked back and was turned into a pillar of salt. After escaping, Lot and his daughters hid in a cave where they watched the awesome destruction of the wicked cities. Now the cave in which Lot and his daughters hid has been discovered; or rather in the 5th and 6th centuries AD, a cave was located, which was deemed to be 12 www.jordanandbeyond.com _ " Jordan River: One of the most famous rivers in the world, the Jordan River links Lake Tiberias, the Biblical Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea. Flowing over a rocky bed, its banks laced with reeds the river is the habitat for many birds and animals. Running down the full length of Jordan, forming a natural western boundary, is the Jordan Rift _ "## baptized it the eastern side of the river. Baptism Site: With the opening of the Baptism Archaeological Park (where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist) to the public, people from throughout the world started visiting the site on the Jordan river, and experience the unique continuity of spirituality that is measured in this land in thousands of years. Pilgrims and other visitors are able to reach the Byzantine monastery at Bethany beyond the Jordan, the churches and other ancient remains on the pilgrims' route, the Wadi el-Kharrar, and the "Jungle of the Jordan". Kerak Castle: The elaborate crusader fortress is relatively well preserved with its subterranean chambers and storage rooms. Once stronghold of the dastardly Reynaud de Chatillon, the castle has had a colorful history, the fortress was built for defense rather than beauty. Its critics have deemed it gloomy and morose. Hot Spring: Jordan is famous for its natural hot springs that open to guests for the purposes of treatment and bathing. Which s helps patients with skin diseases, using the natural healing power of the Dead Sea, or having a bath in the hot !# _" X"" Natural Reserves: Jordan was the first country in the Middle East to adopt a national environmental strategy, and established a number of reserves TOURIST SITES Shumari Reserve: The home of the Arabian Oryx, The breeding program has been a success, and after introducing eight heads to Jordan in 1978, the Kingdom now hosts more than 170 Arabian Oryx. Over 130 of these live in the Shumari Reserve, together with other endangered animal species. Azraq Wetland Reserve: The Azraq Wetland Reserve is home to over 350 species of birds, half of which are migrants and stop in the reserve during their annual trip between Europe and Africa. This wetlands area is rich in animal and plant life and is semi-covered by aquatic plants such as Typha and Tamarix. Wolves, red foxes, striped hyenas, asiatic jackals and several species of insects and reptiles, #! Wadi Al-Mujeb Reserve: Several endangered species of fauna inhabit the area, as do ibex, Arabian gazelles, ! Dana Reserve: Dana was founded in 1990 on more than 300 square km, providing a rugged wild life reserve in which numbers of specific species would be protected. Among the reserve's most important fauna are ibex, mountain gazelle, red fox, badger, wolf and jackal. The reserve is also important for birdlife, as it has a wide variety of tree cover. The illustrious Dana project was launched to revitalize the natural habitat and foster the reserve's numbers of wildlife. Many other wild reserves can be visited in Jordan like: Zubia Reserve Aqaba Marine Reserve Feynan: Locates to the western edge of the Dana Biosphere Reserve, down below the sea level we visit one of the oldest Copper mines in the world from the time of King Solomon Festivals: For those who prefer an energetic evening, there are many lively discos and there are hospitable bars for those who prefer to sit and chat. Many festivals of various kinds are held, the most renowned of which is probably the world famous international festival held in the summer in the Roman theaters of Jerash. Islamic Site: Jordan contains Holy sites pertaining to at least ten different ancient Holy Prophets and the tombs of twenty of the Prophet Mohammed's companions. The most famous are: the Prophet Aaron “Haron”, Shoaeb “Jethro”, Yosha “ Joshua”, Job and Musa “Moses”, and companions Ja'far bin Abi Talib, Zeid bin Al-Haritha and Ubu Ubaydah bin Al-Jarrah. Jordan also is blessed with the site of the Cave of the Seven Sleepers mentioned in the Quran, Surah 18 www.jordanandbeyond.com 13 +03%"/#&:0/% HOTELS 50634 Amman Hotels Four Seasosn Set atop the highest of Amman's seven hills, is Four Seasons Hotel Amman, a majestic luxury hotel, with large rooms, modern amenities and unparalleled services, that set new standard of quality and excellence. The 15-storey luxury Hotel offers 192 of Amman's largest hotel guest rooms and suites ¬ each with a panoramic view of the city Grand Hyatt +03%"/#&:0/% 50634 Grand Hyatt Amman is the preferred address for the discerning business traveler visiting Amman. The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Amman's business and diplomatic district, with an invaluable link to the Trade, Exhibition and Conference Centre, and just 30 minutes from Queen Alia International Airport. Grand Hyatt Amman is also within easy access of Amman's exclusive !!# " _" Hyatt Amman offers 311 elegant guestrooms, including 16 suites and Hyatt's exclusive Grand Club® accommodation, along with 50 fully furnished residential apartments. Hotel guests can reap the rewards of optimum health, beauty and well-being at Grand Hyatt Amman's Club Olympus, Saunas, steam rooms and whirlpools are available Le Meredien Set in the heart of Jordan's capital city, Le Méridien Amman is located in the centre of Amman's Shmeisani commercial business and diplomatic district. A walk away from the Amman Citadel, the Roman Theatre, and many of the city's malls and shopping areas and a daytrip away from the Dead Sea, Jerash, Petra, and Aqaba, the hotel is an ideal gateway to all that Jordan has to offer. The hotel's health club features superior spa facilities, including sauna and steam rooms, massage and facial treatments, and indoor and outdoor pools. The hotel's numerous restaurants and lounges feature cuisine and entertainment from around the world. The chic and unique style of the 430 guest rooms and suites have luxurious sitting and working areas in an inviting atmosphere for you to discover and enjoy. Our world-class conference facilities include the Royal Convention Centre, which can accommodate up to 1,200 guests and features the latest in audiovisual equipment. Le Méridien Amman has also recently renovated its Victorian-style Grand Ballroom, which is decorated with mahogany wooden walls, gold-plated wall-mounted lighting, crystal chandeliers, hand-tufted royal blue carpets, and is the perfect venue for weddings and special occasions, seating up to 200 guests. Marriott Located in the beautiful Shmeisani Area, Amman Marriott offers a comfort and convenience to business and leisure travelers, if offers an easy access to the business districts and cultural attractions of Amman, as well as being short distcance from shopping areas in Amman. Each of our 292 deluxe guest rooms, including 206 Deluxe rooms, 61 Executive that embody Marriott quality. Each guestroom has individual temperature control, color television with satellite, Pay-Per-View movies, alarm clock, Each guestroom also has three two-line telephones, call waiting, conference calling, international direct dialing, voice mail, Jack Pack whic Le Royal Le Royal Hotels & Resorts - Amman is in itself an impressive landmark in the country at the cutting edge of hospitality and design. Yet this deluxe hotel with 10 food and beverage outlets is always aiming to improve its standards. The lobby has been redesigned to feature additional seating areas. A grand piano on a rotating platform with orex stone lighting has transformed the area into a lounge against a background of live entertainment.With 281 impeccably furnished guest rooms and suites with high speed internet connections, international satellite TV and individually controlled AC system. 14 www.jordanandbeyond.com +03%"/#&:0/% HOTELS 50634 Jordan Intercontinental The seven hills of Amman are an enchanting mixture of the ancient and modern where Amman has served as the modern and ancient capital of Jordan. The greatest charm of Amman, however, is found in the hospitality of its residents and the InterContinental Jordan is an icon of hospitality and """"" _ The InterContinental Jordan is in the heart of the Jordan capital, close to the shopping and cultural highlights of the city and within easy reach of the business district. It is a dramatic and authentic setting for your event, with stylish meeting and conference facilities that can accommodate anything from a small board meeting to a conference for 1,000 guests Crown Plaza Crown Plaza Amman is seated in the 6th circle's business district with complimentary parking, 35km from Queen Alia International Airport. Its central location makes it easy to access the Dead Sea and the Roman city of Jerash, 35km away. Let our Concierge direct you towards the silhouetted columns of the ancient hilltop Citadel or nearby mega shopping malls. Settle into your dark-wood room with a spacious work desk and complimentary high-speed Internet. You can draw inspiration from views of the city's 7 hills and white dwellings. Bathrobes, a coffee maker and a morning paper encourage guests to unwind. Landmark "" _ !" " "" X # "" _ "" !!# ] " "" _ ` # rooms are amongst the largest hotel rooms in Jordan, each offering stunning panoramic views of the city. The hotel also boasts 17 versatile function rooms for up to 2000 guests, and a dedicated team "# # ;" # " _ # conference destination. Kempinski Hotel The Kempinski Hotel Amman, with its unique and futuristic design, is the newest and most luxurious hotel in town. Strategically located in the heart of the Shmeisani area, the hotel lies in the hub of the corporate, financial and entertainment district of the city. The Kempinski Hotel Amman offers luxurious quality services and accommodations set in a relaxing, elegant and welcoming atmosphere. Guests will be faced with endless opportunities for business, dining and entertainment, and the latest high-tech equipment and solutions Geneva Hotel Geneva Hotel - Amman is a four star that caters to the corporate, diplomatic and tourist industry from all over the world. The hotel is a masterpiece of contemporary design and luxurious decor and furnishings. The hotel conveniently located on the main road to Q.A. International Airport. It is situated in West Amman a fast growing and modern business, diplomatic and shopping districts. All means of public transport are available at the hotel's doorsteps. The Geneva Hotel - Amman offers 121 rooms including 8 family suites, 4 executive suites. Our guest will experience luxurious accommodation and a full range of business and leisure amenities and service in all of our outlets. Look no further than the restaurant, lobby lounge & bar and the summer terrace and grill for the #!X"[ ## highlighting the freshest of local produce and imaginative preparation and artistic presentation by our specially chefs. www.jordanandbeyond.com 15 +03%"/#&:0/% HOTELS 50634 Imperial Palace Designed to capitalize on the beauty of its surroundings the Imperial Palace Hotel Amman is an elegant 4-star hotel in a quiet residential area of the prestigious Fourth Circle district of Amman. The hotel is a convenient 30-minute drive from Queen Alia International Airport, and only 10 minutes away from downtown Amman, making it the ideal accommodation option for both business travellers # # club and outdoor pool as well as meeting and banquet rooms. Larsa Hotel +03%"/#&:0/% 50634 ``"[] ! " " amenities and services of a larger and higher rated property. The Hotel is distinguished by its large size standing on an overlooking site with a panoramic view of the City of Amman. It comprises an array of splendid facilities including a health club with Jacuzzi, sauna and massage. There is also a summer swimming pool and an overlooking coffee shop where narghile (shisha, hookah) is offered. Guests can select western or eastern kinds of food in the large restaurants of the Hotel where a distinctive breakfast well known by its diversity is also served. The Hotel provides the facilities required for businessmen various services. The Hotel includes well furnished rooms which are of ;"# Ibis Hotel The Hotel is well noted for comfortable, modern and excellent value for money. Located only 30 minutes away from Queen Alia International Airport, in the heart of a business and leisure district, "" ! #" perfect location to explore the surrounding areas of Amman, ideal for individuals and Families. Dead Sea Hotels Kempinski Ishtar Resort In a region unlike any other, hidden away for centuries in the cradle of time and at 400 metres below sea level, where nature and history have so wonderfully conspired, is the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar. Offering three luxurious enclaves set amidst gardens dotted with lagoons, waterfalls and private pools, the resort provides guests with absolute privacy in a serene and exclusive setting. Designed in affectionate tribute to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the resort is built with local stone and boasts 345 rooms and suites designed with a Tasteful contemporary decor that weaves clean and simple #" "# ^ ! ! !! #_ " An awe-inspiring paradise, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is redefining luxury service in the lowest point on earth at the highest of levels. Movenpick Resort The Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea is found in a traditional village setting nestled amongst lush gardens. The resort is set on the northern shores of the Dead Sea, at the lowest point on earth. With your well-being and balance in mind, this resort is an oasis of tranquility. Relax into our award-winning Arabian Dead Sea Zara Spa with breathtaking views of the healing waters. Offering world-class facilities on 6,000 sqm, be sure to experience ultimate spa luxury. A unique revitalizing and therapeutic experience awaits you. 16 www.jordanandbeyond.com +03%"/#&:0/% HOTELS 50634 Dead Sea Marriott The Jordan valley Marriott Resort and Spa, located at the Dead Sea offers a spectacular view of the Dead Sea from each of its guestrooms and from nearly every facility and restaurant on the property. The resort offers a luxurious accommodation, a variety of dining options and relaxing and invigorating leisure facilities. Each of our 250 deluxe guest rooms, including 113 deluxe rooms, 44 pool view rooms, 24 pool terrace rooms, 40 superior rooms, 8 executive suites, 8 duplexes suites, 2 studios and 2 royal suite, offer facilities and services that embody the Marriott quality, Each guestroom has individual temperature control, color television with satellite, alarm clock, mini bar, hairdryer Holiday Inn Dead Sea Holiday Inn resort is located at the eastern coast of the dead sea, All rooms have ironing board, internet access – LAN, non smoking rooms as well as other amenities. Other features at the hotel include safety deposit boxes, meeting facilities, shops. Unwind after your day with a choice of jjacuzzi, massage, outdoor pool - just a few of the hotel's excellent sporting and leisure offerings. This charming property has long been a favorite in Dead Sea for both business and leisure travelers. Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea Dead Sea is easy to book - just enter your travel dates on our secure online booking form. Dead Sea Spa Hotel The Dead Sea Spa Hotel is a health resort and well being destination located 423 meters below ! ] """" _ ! and Queen Alia International Airport. The Dead Sea Spa Hotel is situated along the sea shore with access to the largest private beach in the Jordan Valley, and sprawling grounds with ample areas to relax and rejuvenate. The Dead Sea Spa Hotel is your address in Jordan. All rooms are equipped with central air conditioning, private baths, hair dryer, internet, satellite TV, in room safe, telephone, mini bar, all with access to our private beach. We are pleased to offer standard deluxe rooms and suites. Petra Hotels Movenpick Petra The Mövenpick Resort Petra is located directly at the entrance to the historic city of Petra. This [ #" luxurious Middle Eastern fabrics and textures. With 183 newly renovated rooms and suites and a wide spectrum for your culinary cravings, the Mövenpick Resort Petra will certainly provide long #"""!_" Nabatean Castle Petra The Mövenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel is a 10-minute drive from the entrance to the historic site of Petra. Situated at an altitude of 1,400 m, this hotel offers breathtaking views over sweeping hillsides. The hotel was designed by the recipient of the Agha Khan Award for Islamic Architecture, Engineer "* " ! _# Surrounded with windows opened during summer, enjoy the view onto the private terrace. www.jordanandbeyond.com 17 +03%"/#&:0/% HOTELS 50634 Petra Marriot The Petra Marriott Hotel is conveniently located on a steep sloping site overlooking the dramatic and ! " #" Each of our 100 deluxe guestrooms offer facilities and services that embody Marriott quality. Each guestroom has individual temperature control, color television with satellite, alarm clock, mini bar, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities, in-room safe. Each guestroom a lso has two-line telephones, call waiting, international direct dialing, voice mail and high speed internet. Our rooms design is contemporary classic style - with clever use of lighting and elegant furniture - in order to make sure that every guest would feel comfortable and relax # " _#! # Accommodations are available with king-size bed or twin beds. Sincerely yours. Taybet Zaman +03%"/#&:0/% 50634 12 km away from the rose-red city of Petra; and easily reached by car or bus. 250 km from the capital city Amman or 110 km from the sea resort of Aqaba. 111 guest houses and royal suite, all with private bathrooms, cooled and heated and tastefully furnished in late 19th century style. All rooms feature satellite TV, direct dial telephone, mini-bar and hairdryers. Beit Zaman # " The refurbished village houses are in keeping with the original look while providing the luxuries of today. New add-on buildings complete the services and facilities required in mode presses as well as an old Roman pool in a small half-private courtyard, where, in the old days, the villagers would gather to drink tea or smoke the narjileh while enjoying the sunset. ]X [ # # west of the road that leads from the city of Aqaba to Al Shoubak City, and is only 2 kilometers away from the ancient rose-red city of Petra. The Hotel boasts 136 comfortable guest rooms including 1 royal suite, all air conditioned, furnished " ] "" " the past with the modern comforts and facilities of today. Petra Guesthouse Petra Guesthouse is situated at the entrance of ancient Petra. It offers air-conditioned rooms. The ""#! ;; _" " X traditional furnishings. Each offers an en suite bathroom with bathroom amenities, satellite TV and a minibar. Room service is available throughout the day. The restaurant serves daily breakfast. The Olive Tree Terrace features Arabic and European specialties in an al fresco setting. Cave Bar, set in a restored 1st century Nabatean house, has evening cocktails. Guests can relax on Petra _ !# X! # rental and is available 24/7. Laundry and ironing services are available at the hotel. Aqaba King Hussein International Airport 125 km away. Guests can reach Amman Airport with a 3 hours' drive. Petra Panorama Petra Panorama Hotel ideally located on a hilly mountains overlooking the Red Rose city of Petra, it's ten minutes driving form the entrance of Petra site. The Hotel consists of 150 rooms, 3 junior suites and 8 superior rooms, all rooms equipped with an individually-controlled air condition and central heating systems, direct dial telephone service , private bathrooms, hair dryers, direct to air ] " # " " " # views of Petra Red Rose city and the Hotel swimming pool 18 www.jordanandbeyond.com +03%"/#&:0/% HOTELS 50634 La Maison Superior 3 stars in the red rose city of Petra, “La Maison Hotel “ is tastefully constructed up to meet #!" # " Rose City of Petra , and not far from the Mövenpick Resort Petra - La Maison Hotel - Petra has set up an upscale identity after a complete renovation to create a modern 3 starts Hotel with bewitching overrated standards. The new upgrade aspires living up to the reputation and authenticity of the great city of Petra, and along to set up a new idle for Jordanian hotels in touristic sites Amra Palace Hotel Amra Palace is located in the hillside town of Petra and offers panoramic views of the Petra Mountains. Its indoor heated pool is surrounded by loungers, and there is a Turkish bath. The Petra ruins are just a few minutes' drive away. All rooms at the Amra Palace International Hotel are decorated in warm colours. They offer satellite TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests of the Amra Palace can enjoy a relaxing massage at the spa. Guests can enjoy a drink and admire the sunset on the terrace overlooking the hotel's garden. Aqaba Hotels Kempinski Resort Overlooking the Red Sea, this beach resort offers 5 different dining outlets and an outdoor pool bordering white sandy beaches. Its modern designs add to the tranquillity of the surroundings. The bright and airy rooms at the Kempinski feature a private balcony with direct sea view. Each one [ < ]" ]! " hairdryer. The Aqaba Kempinski offers a range of water sports such as jet-skiing, banana boat riding, parasailing, and scuba diving. Alternatively, poolside loungers provide sunbathing possibilities in the shade of bamboo trees. For relaxation, various body therapies are offered at the spa. It also features a dry and wet sauna and a jacuzzi. The gym with sea views allows guests to keep in shape. The Kempinski Hotel Aqaba is a 5-minute walk from the shops and entertainment of Aqaba city Movenpick City Resort The Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba is an architecturally iconic luxury resort with a unique Red Sea waterfront and city location. Combining the best Aqaba has to offer, this resort is a delight for anyone in search of privacy with the option of recreation. #! " ! " class dining options. Meeting and recreational facilities are provided for all ages - all brought to you with Swiss passion and Jordanian hospitality Movenpick Tala Bay Resort The Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba is a striking property on the idyllic southern shores of the Red Sea. In an area blessed with year round sunshine, this lavish holiday resort will bring all our legendary Swiss hospitality and service to this gracious seaside community. Enjoy an authentic experience in the Zara Spa Tala Bay. Explore and dive into a fascinating underwater world. Marvel the glorious colours of the Red Sea coral reefs and marine life. www.jordanandbeyond.com 19 +03%"/#&:0/% HOTELS 50634 Intercontinental Inter Continental Aqaba combines relaxing atmospheres and welcoming accommodations. This Red Sea beach resort has exceptional views of the Gulf of Aqaba, which is well known for its coral reef scuba diving and water sports. The hotel is within walking distance of the city centre, where a variety of historical ruins, the aquarium and a taste of Middle Eastern culture can always be found. Spacious spectacular views overlooking 300m long private beach, facilities include living area, high speed internet, hair dryer and shaving mirror, interactive TV system with satellite channels, minibar, Safe Box, Coffee and tea maker and Ironing Supplies, DVD and CD player, kitchenette and more! Radisson Blu +03%"/#&:0/% 50634 Located on the edge of the Red Sea, the Radisson Blu Resort in Tala Bay specializes in providing unique beach activities and glamorous relaxation, including snorkeling expeditions, jet skiing and spa treatments. Unforgettable scenery, limitless seaside activities and beautiful weather welcome guests to this seaside resort. Enjoy a stay in the height of glamour at these premier hotel rooms in Aqaba pairing stunning ocean views with luxury amenities for a relaxing holiday. All rooms come <!!#< "#[ < #<! wireless Internet access. This beachfront accommodation in Aqaba provides non-smoking rooms and handicap friendly rooms with access to restaurants, pools and restrooms Marina Plaza Situated along the Red Sea shore, this 4-star hotel offers modern rooms with air conditioning and satellite TV. Facilities include a private beach and outdoor pools. Each room at Marina Plaza Hotel Tala Bay is equipped with a private balcony. Some rooms have sea view, while others offer views of ""#!# X ; _! of health and beauty treatments, specialising in Dead Sea treatments. The hotel also offers daily # ; _ " ^ international and regional dishes. Guests can enjoy local teas and coffees, live music and a hookah " ; _! takes guests to the centre of Aqaba. The ancient city of Petra is accessible by day trip and Wadi Rum is only 1 hour away. Double Tree ]X ^ _ ! of Jordan. Our upscale, full service hotel in Aqaba City Center is conveniently situated in the heart of the business district, a short walk to the sea shore and all major shopping areas.... more The Doubletree by X ^ _ ! ! full service hotel in Aqaba City Center is conveniently situated in the heart of the business district, a short walk to the sea shore and all major shopping areas. King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) is less than 15 minutes from the Doubletree, making our hotel the perfect location for those visiting Aqaba on business or ]["! # ! #" long list of upscale guest room amenities. Enjoy Red Sea views, 32-inch LCD TVs, generous work surfaces, luxurious baths, our ultra comfortable Sweet Dreams by Doubletree Sleep Experience beds and high-speed internet access. For your convenience, wireless HSIA is available in public areas throughout the hotel. Semi<""#!# ]!^ "" A well-equipped Fitness Center by Life Fitness. Concierge services. 24-hour in room dining Aqaba Gulf The hotel is Overlooking the Red Sea and situated conveniently near the city center of Aqaba 15minute drive from King Hussein International Airport. The 200 room Hotel enjoys marvelous views of the Red Sea of AQABA and its colorful mountains; each room is furnished and decorated up to guest expectations with a variety of amenities to extend a high level of guest comfort. All rooms combine quality comfort and elegance with a high level of personalized service. All are equipped with selfcontrolled air-conditioning and heating units, satellite T.V Channels, LCD screens, direct dial phones, hair dryers, mini fridges and individually room safes. Non-smoking rooms are also another option to our dear guests. 20 www.jordanandbeyond.com +03%"/#&:0/% HOTELS 50634 Captain's Captain's Hotel is the one and only boutique hotel in Aqaba with 64 deluxe, spacious rooms and suites, stylishly decorated, with every convenience for today's traveler with the highest standards of luxury and leisure. The rooms at the Captain's Hotel provide the best accommodations which every traveler requires. Wadi Rum To fully enjoy the adventure of the desert, Captain's Hotel provides several camp sites with authentic Bedouin goat hair tents providing different views of Wadi Rum. 1. Captain's Main Desert Camp This camp has unique large Bedouin tents divided into compartments for easy lodging. Centrally located close to the Disi Area out side the reserve. 2. Captain's ECO Desert Camp This camp is located within the Wadi Rum reserve desert near Um Infous Mountain. Visitors will live the authentic Bedouin life in small Bedouin goat haired tents that have both a room and a seating area as is typical for Bedouin. A Bedouin family lives on the camp site to support visitors in addition to the Campsite staff. 3. Captain's Mobile Desert Camp Upon request Captain's camps have facilities to set up campsites on special locations within the Wadi Rum reserve, utilizing the special goat hair tents. This maybe used for special gala diners or upon the request of the tour operator. (Advance notice is required) The Captain's Desert Camp provides the visitor with the luxury of sleeping in goat's hair tents while enjoying Bedouin food with the Captain's open lunch and dinner buffets. The Desert Camp provides a varied number of services: \! \ \<# \^! * V Z \ " \X#! #" \ #" Transportations from and to other locations in Jordan Madaba Hotels Mosaic Hotel The Mosaic City Hotel is an intimate hotel that makes you feel right at home. The hotel has 21 rooms and is located in the very heart of Madaba, within short walking distance from the Church of St. George which houses the famous mosaic map of the Holy Land. Mariam Hotel Mariam hotel is a tourist, friendly, family-run hotel in Madaba. When it's time to relax, you can enjoy a swim in the wonderful large out door swimming pool, or soak up the sun on the pool deck. Make a fresh start to a new day having open buffet breakfast at The Roof Restaurant. the 57 comfortable rooms are all equipped with private bathroom, hot water and central heating. All rooms have safety deposit box, TV + Satellite fans, hair driers, direct dialing phone and FREE Wi-Fi. Single, twin, double, triple and family rooms "with 4 beds" are available. Some of the rooms have balconies overlooking the swimming pool at the back. www.jordanandbeyond.com 21 +03%"/#&:0/% CITY BREAKS 50634 1 Day Amman City Break Day 01: Amman Airport - Amman City Tour – Amman Airport You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Drive to Amman for tour of the city: Amman the capital of Jordan is a city which geographically straddles seven hills and historically sits like the citadel where you can visit the national museum for archaeology and the Roman theatre. The city's modern buildings blend with the remnants of ancient civilizations. The profusion of gleaming white houses, kebab stalls with roasting meat, and tiny cafes where rich Arabian coffee is sipped in the afternoon sunshine, conjure a mood straight from a thousand and one nights. It is a city with a timeless ambiance, where a slight detour off the beaten track reveals the wonders of a Bronze Age settlement or a Byzantine monastery. In its Souqs (markets), you can bargain for fruit, perfume, gold or other exquisite luxuries of the Middle East. For Businessmen, Amman offers the most up-to-date convention and communication facilities. Its strategic position and convivial "!" " & trade in the Middle East today. Back to Amman Airport for departure with full meet and assist. 2 Day Amman City Break Day 01: Amman Airport – land Border – Amman Hotel You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Transfer to Amman Hotel. Overnight. Day 02: Amman – Petra Visit – Amman Airport After breakfast, drive to Petra via the desert road and start a full day tour for the second wonder of the world; Petra, the city that was hidden for centuries until 1812 when it 22 www.jordanandbeyond.com was discovered by John Burkhart. Rose-Red-City, carved from living rock over 2,000 years ago by the Nabateans. It can be reached by horseback or working through a narrow ^[ #] _ " ! "" Q ; Treasury, the end of the Siq is a dramatic sight. Transfer to Amman Airport for departure. 3 Day Amman City Break Day 01: Amman Airport – land Border – Amman Hotel You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Transfer to Amman Hotel. Overnight. Day 02: Amman – Petra Visit – Amman Hotel Breakfast, drive to Petra via desert road and start full day tour of the second wonder of the world; Petra, the city that was hidden for centuries until 1812 when it was discovered by John Burkhart. Rose-Red-City “, carved from living rock over 2,000 years ago by the Nabateans. It can be reached by horseback through a narrow defile or “SIQ” flanked by #] _"! monument, the “Khazneh“or Treasury, the end of the Siq is a dramatic sight. Overnight in Amman Day 03: Aqaba – Amman Airport – Aqaba Airport – Land Border Breakfast, drive to Amman Airport or to Aqaba Airport or to Land Border for departure. 4 Day Amman City Break Day 01: Amman Airport – land Border – Amman Hotel You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Transfer to Amman Hotel. Overnight. CITY BREAKS Day 02: Amman – Jerash – Ajloun – Um Qeis – Amman Breakfast, drive to the northern parts of Jordan to visit the splendidly preserved Greco-Roman city of Jerash, know as Pompeii of the East“, the colonnade street, large Roman theatres and churches will tell us the commercial history of this town. After the morning tour to Jerash we drive to the fortress of Ajlun, which provides a fascinating comparison with the country's crusader castles. In AD 1184-85 the nephew of Salah-el-Din al Ayyubi (Saladin) built a fortress on the summit of Jabal Bani 'Awaf, on the site of what is now Qalaat-al-Rabad. Its dominating position, allowed an extra ordinarily wide vantage over the surrounding lands, affording protection against the Crusader forces, permitting Saladin to concentrate on the iron mines at Ajlun without hindrance. Its view is one of the best in the Middle East. High above sea level it looks down on the Dead Sea. Back to your hotel for overnight. Day 03: Amman – Petra Visit – Amman Hotel Breakfast, drive to Petra via desert road and start full day tour of the second wonder of the world; Petra, the city that was hidden for centuries until 1812 when it was discovered by John Burkhart. Rose-Red-City “, carved from living rock over 2,000 years ago by the Nabateans, it can only # ^ [ #] _" spectacular monument, the “Khazneh“ or Treasury, the end of the Siq is a dramatic sight. Overnight in Amman Day 04: Amman – Amman Airport or Land Border Breakfast, drive to Amman Airport or to Land Border for departure. How can I enjoy this city break? I will be met you at the gate of the plane and be assisted fully to get my visa, go through the immigrations and customs formalities I can chose: Car Hire to be delivered at the airport and returned back to the airport smoothly and enjoy the drive of my city break. \"^; ] ¡ " \"! ^; ] ¢ \^; ; `] "" similar \ X X \^>¡] " \^ " Get a professional private driver and private large size modern AC car and do “my city break” in private basis. Get private transfer to my hotel and do my city break using the public transportation. I need some good recommendations for dining places in Amman: Arabic cuisine: \ ! " \Q " £V!"Z \] X VZ Oriental & International restaurants: \Q "V Z \] V ! Z \* V^! Z \"V Z \VZ \#;# VZ \!V Z www.jordanandbeyond.com 23 +03%"/#&:0/% FLY & DRIVE 50634 Day 01: Amman Airport – land Border – Amman Hotel You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Collect the car and drive to Amman hotel. Overnight. Day 02: Amman – Jerash – Ajloun – Um Qies – Amman Breakfast, drive to the northern parts of Jordan to visit the splendidly preserved Greco-Roman city of Jerash, known as Pompeii of the East. Ajloun's fabled fortress, which provides a fascinating comparison with the country's crusader castles. After Jerash you can have a short drive to Ajluon the Islamic castle that was built in 1184-85 by the nephew of Salah-el-Din al Ayyubi (Saladin) a fortress on the summit of Jabal Bani 'Awaf, on the site of what is now Qalaat-al-Rabad. Its dominating position, allowed an extra ordinarily wide vantage over the surrounding lands, affording protection against the Crusader forces, permitting Saladin to concentrate on the iron mines at Ajlun without hindrance. Its view is one of the best in the Middle East. High above sea level it looks down on the Dead Sea. The bulk of the castle is in good condition, and most of the highvaulted ceilings are still intact. Then you can drive to Um Qais (Gadara); overlooking north to the Jordan Valley and the Lake of Tiberius. Back to your hotel for overnight Day 03: Amman – Madaba – Mt. Nebo – Kerak – Dana Reserve Breakfast, drive to Madaba; the city of the Jordanian Mosaic " # place on the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. This huge well -preserved work of art comprises a map of the entire region from Jordan and Palestine in the north, to Egypt in the south. Many towns and cities are !!"_* place of Moses overlooking Jordan Valley and Dead Sea. Kerak Castle: The elaborate crusader fortress is relatively well preserved with its subterranean chambers and storage rooms. Once stronghold of the dastardly Reynaud de Chatillon, the castle has had a colorful history the fortress was built for defense rather than beauty. Its critics have deemed it gloomy and morose. Overnight in Dana Reserve Day 04: Dana Reserve – Petra Breakfast, Dana Natural Reserve: Dana Biosphere Reserve is the only reserve in Jordan that includes the four different bio-geographical zones of the country; Mediterranean, IranoTuranian, Sahara Arabian and Sudanian penetration, it is the most diverse nature reserve in the country in terms of habitats and species, hosting several vegetation types, including the Phoenician Juniper, evergreen oak, sand dunes, acacia, and rocky sudanian, among others. It is also home to the southernmost remaining forest community of Cypress Cupressus simpervirens. Drive to Petra. Overnight in Petra Day 05: Petra – Petra Visit – Petra Breakfast, start full day tour of the second wonder of the world, Petra, the city that was hidden for centuries until 1812 when it was discovered by John Burkhart, Rose-RedCity, carved from living rock over 2,000 years ago by the Nabateans. It can only be reached by horseback through a 24 www.jordanandbeyond.com FLY & DRIVE ^[ #] _"! ""Q ; or Treasury, the end of the Siq is a dramatic sight. Overnight. Day 06: Petra - little Petra – Wadi Rum Breakfast, few Kilometres away from Petra the main site you can visit "Little Petra" Al Beida, which was a wealthy suburb of the Nabatean capital. Here the feeder divided into the caravan roads to Wadi Araba, the Dead Sea, Gaza, Egypt and to the Palestinian coast. It was the commercial centre of the city Wadi Rum: Stunning in its natural beauty, after little Petra you will drive Wadi Rum epitomizes the romance of the desert. With its "moonscape" of ancient valleys and towering sandstone mountains rising out of the sand, Wadi Rum is also home to several Bedouin tribes who live in scattered camps throughout the area. 2 hours Jeep tour in the desert by the open Bedouin jeeps, overnight in Wadi Rum under Bedouin Tents Day 07: Wadi Rum – Aqaba Breakfast, drive to Aqaba the southern port of Jordan, enjoy the water sports and the sea activities; scuba diving, snorkelling and much more, relaxes by the beach of Aqaba Gulf. Overnight in Aqaba. Day 08: Aqaba – Amman Airport – Aqaba Airport – Land Border Breakfast, drive to Amman Airport or to Aqaba Airport or to Land Border for departure. What does a typical Fly & Drive visit include? Meet and assist upon arrival and departure. Assistance to get visas. Luggage handling at airport and trolleys. Car hire to be delivered at the airport and returned back to the airport smoothly and enjoy the drive of your trip: \"^; ] ¡ " \"! ^; ] ¢ \ ^; ; ` ] " " similar \ X X \^>¡] " \^ " Half-board or bed & Breakfast accommodation as per choice. We offer a wide selections of 5*/4/3*/2* and guest house and desert camps hotels all over Jordan. Maps and brochures about Jordan. Applicable taxes. www.jordanandbeyond.com 25 +03%"/#&:0/% BIBLICAL TOURS 50634 5 Day Biblical Jordan Day 01: Amman Airport– land Border – Amman Hotel You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Transfer to your hotel in Amman for overnight. Day 02: Amman – Jerash – Anjara – Um Qies – Amman Breakfast, drive to the northern parts of Jordan to visit the splendidly preserved Greco-Roman city of Jerash, know as Pompeii of the East “. Anjara; Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Mountain Church – that was designated by the Vatican as millennium 2000 pilgrim site. Anjara where Jesus and his mother passed during their trip between Galilee, Bethany Beyond The Jordan and Jerusalem. Um Qeis (Gadara); overlooking the north Jordan Valley and the Lake of Tiberius. Back to your hotel for overnight. Day 03: Amman – Madaba – Mt. Nebo – Bethany – Dead Sea Breakfast, drive to Madaba; the city of the Mosaic where the finest mosaic found to date is still in its original place [^# This huge well -preserved work of art comprises a map of the entire region from Jordan and Palestine in the north, to Egypt in the south. Many towns and cities are depicted in 26 www.jordanandbeyond.com picture form. Mt. Nebo; The believed Burial place of Moses overlooking Jordan Valley and Dead Sea. Bethany Beyond The Jordan; where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, one of the greatest Christen faith sites in the world, indulge yourself with the possibility of renewing your baptism in the Jordan River. Dead Sea free time for swimming and floating on the lowest point on earth where nothing drowns. Immerse your self with the massages and the spa treatments offered at Dead Sea hotel. Overnight. Day 04: Dead Sea – Lot’s Cave – Makawir – Kings Way– Moses Springs – Petra * _ " [ > wife looked back and was turned into a pillar of salt. After escaping, Lot and his daughters hid in a cave where they watched the awesome destruction of the wicked cities. Makawir: the Palace of Herod where John the Baptist was beheaded by Herod. Kings Way; the Highway was the route that Moses wished to follow as he led his people north through the land of Edom, which is in southern Jordan. Moses Springs: The spring where Moses struck water from a rock as he and his people passed through en route to the Promised Land. Overnight in Petra. Day 05: Petra – Petra Visit – Amman Airport – land border Breakfast, start full day tour of the second wonder of the world; Petra, the city that was hidden for centuries until 1812 when it was discovered by John Burkhart. Rose-RedCity “, carved from living rock over 2,000 years ago by the Nabateans . It can only be reached by horseback through a narrow defile or “ SIQ “ flanked by towering cliffs . The _ " ! "" “Khazneh“ or Treasury , the end of the Siq is a dramatic sight. Drive to Amman Airport or to any Land Border fro departing Jordan. BIBLICAL TOURS 6 Day Biblical Jordan Day 01: Amman Airport – land Border – Amman Hotel You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Transfer to your hotel in Amman for overnight. Day 02: Amman – Jerash – Anjara – Um Qies – Amman Breakfast, drive to the northern parts of Jordan to visit the splendidly preserved Greco-Roman city of Jerash, know as Pompeii of the East “. Anjara; Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Mountain Church – that was designated by the Vatican as millennium 2000 pilgrim site. Anjara where Jesus and his mother passed during their trip between Galilee, Bethany Beyond The Jordan and Jerusalem. Um Qeis (Gadara); overlooking the north Jordan Valley and the Lake of Tiberius. Back to your hotel for overnight. Day 03: Amman – Madaba – Mt. Nebo – Bethany – Petra Breakfast, drive to Madaba; the city of the Mosaic where the finest mosaic found to date is still in its original place [^# This huge well -preserved work of art comprises a map of the entire region from Jordan and Palestine in the north, to Egypt in the south. Many towns and cities are depicted in picture form. Mt. Nebo; The believed Burial place of Moses overlooking Jordan Valley and Dead Sea. Bethany Beyond The Jordan; where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, one of the greatest Christen faith sites in the world, indulge yourself with the possibility of renewing your baptism in the Jordan River. Dead Sea free time for swimming and floating on the lowest point on earth where nothing drowns. Immerse your self with the massages and the spa treatments offered at Dead Sea hotel. Overnight. Day 04: Petra – Petra Visit – Petra Breakfast, start full day tour of the second wonder of the world; Petra, the city that was hidden for centuries until 1812 when it was discovered by John Burkhart. Rose-RedCity “, carved from living rock over 2,000 years ago by the Nabateans . It can only be reached by horseback through a narrow defile or “ SIQ “ flanked by towering cliffs . The _ " ! "" “Khazneh“ or Treasury , the end of the Siq is a dramatic sight. Overnight. Day 05: Petra – Um El Ressas – Makawir – Amman Breakfast, drive to Ul El Ressas which is especially known for its magnificent Byzantine mosaics, which have been uncovered in two churches dating from the 6th and 8th centuries. Makawir (Machaerus). Makawir (Machaerus); the fortress where it is said, that John was imprisoned, and Herodias' daughter Salome danced and demanded the Baptist's head on a platter. Overnight Amman. Day 06: Amman – Amman Airport – Border Breakfast, drive to Amman Airport or to Land Border for departure. www.jordanandbeyond.com 27 +03%"/#&:0/% BIBLICAL TOURS 50634 7 Day Biblical Jordan Day 01: Amman Airport – land Border – Amman Hotel You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Transfer to your hotel in Amman for overnight. Day 02: Amman – Jerash – Anjara – Um Qies – Amman Breakfast, drive to the northern parts of Jordan to visit the splendidly preserved Greco-Roman city of Jerash, know as Pompeii of the East “. Anjara; Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Mountain Church – that was designated by the Vatican as millennium 2000 pilgrim site. Anjara where Jesus and his mother passed during their trip between Galilee, Bethany Beyond The Jordan and Jerusalem. Um Qeis (Gadara); overlooking the north Jordan Valley and the Lake of Tiberius. Back to your hotel for Day 03: Amman – Madaba – Mt. Nebo – Bethany – Dead Sea Breakfast, drive to Madaba; the city of the Mosaic where the finest mosaic found to date is still in its original place [^# This huge well -preserved work of art comprises a map of the entire region from Jordan and Palestine in the north, to Egypt in the south. Many towns and cities are depicted in picture form. Mt. Nebo; The believed Burial place of Moses # ^ * * The Jordan; where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, one of the greatest Christen faith sites in the world, indulge yourself with the possibility of renewing your baptism ^ " ""# and floating on the lowest point on earth where nothing drowns. Immerse your self with the massages and the spa " ^ # Day 04: Dead Sea – Lot’s Cave – Makawir – Kings Way Moses Springs – Petra Breakfast, drive to Lot’s cave; Lot and his family were [ > wife looked back and was turned into a pillar of salt. After escaping, Lot and his daughters hid in a cave where they watched the awesome destruction of the wicked cities. Makawir: the Palace of Herod where John the Baptist was beheaded by Herod. Kings Way; the Highway was the route that Moses wished to follow as he led his people north through the land of Edom, which is in southern Jordan. ^!#]!# " a rock as he and his people passed through en route to the Promised Land. Overnight. Day 05: Petra - Petra Visit – Aqaba Breakfast, start full day tour of the second wonder of the world; Petra, the city that was hidden for centuries until 1812 when it was discovered by John Burkhart. Rose-RedCity “, carved from living rock over 2,000 years ago by the Nabateans . It can only be reached by horseback through ^ # ] sudden view of Petra’s most spectacular monument , the Q ; ] ^ " # # 28 www.jordanandbeyond.com BIBLICAL TOURS Day 06: Aqaba – Wadi Rum – Amman Hotel Breakfast, free day at leisure for swimming and relaxing by the beach of the Aqaba Gulf. Wadi Rum: Stunning in its natural beauty, Wadi Rum epitomizes the romance of the desert. With its "moonscape" of ancient valleys and towering sandstone mountains rising out of the sand, Wadi Rum is also home to several Bedouin tribes who live in scattered camps throughout the area. 2 hours Jeep tour in the desert by the open Bedouin jeeps. Then drive to Amman for overnight. Day 07: Amman Hotel – Amman Airport – Land Border Breakfast, drive to Amman Airport or to Land Border for departure. 8 Day Biblical Jordan Day 01: Amman Airport – land Border – Amman Hotel You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Transfer to your hotel in Amman for overnight. Day 02: Amman – Jerash – Anjara – Um Qies – Amman Breakfast, drive to the northern parts of Jordan to visit the splendidly preserved Greco-Roman city of Jerash, know as Pompeii of the East “. Anjara; Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Mountain Church – that was designated by the Vatican as millennium 2000 pilgrim site. Anjara where Jesus and his mother passed during their trip between Galilee, Bethany Beyond The Jordan and Jerusalem. Um Qeis (Gadara); overlooking the north Jordan Valley and the Lake of Tiberius. Back to your hotel for Day 03: Amman – Um El Ressas – Makawir – Kings Way– Moses Springs – Petra Breakfast, drive to Ul El Ressas which is especially known for its magnificent Byzantine mosaics, which have been uncovered in two churches dating from the 6th and 8th centuries. Makawir (Machaerus); the fortress where it is said, that John was imprisoned, and Herodias' daughter Salome danced and demanded the Baptist's head on a platter. Kings Way; the Highway was the route that Moses wished to follow as he led his people north through the land of Edom, which is in southern Jordan. Moses Springs: The spring where Moses struck water from a rock as he and his people passed through en route to the Promised Land. Overnight in Petra. www.jordanandbeyond.com 29 +03%"/#&:0/% BIBLICAL TOURS 50634 Day 04: Petra – Petra Visit – Petra Breakfast, start full day tour of the second wonder of the world; Petra, the city that was hidden for centuries until 1812 when it was discovered by John Burkhart. Rose-RedCity “, carved from living rock over 2,000 years ago by the Nabateans . It can only be reached by horseback through a narrow defile or “ SIQ “ flanked by towering cliffs . The _ " ! "" “Khazneh“ or Treasury , the end of the Siq is a dramatic sight. Overnight in Petra. Day 05: Petra – Wadi Rum – Aqaba Breakfast, Wadi Rum: Stunning in its natural beauty, Wadi Rum epitomizes the romance of the desert. With its "moonscape" of ancient valleys and towering sandstone mountains rising out of the sand, Wadi Rum is also home to several Bedouin tribes who live in scattered camps throughout the area. 2 hours Jeep tour in the desert by the open Bedouin jeeps. Then drive to Aqaba for free afternoon at leisure for swimming and relaxing. Overnight Aqaba. Day 06: Aqaba –Lot’s Cave – Bethany – Amman * _ " [ > wife looked back and was turned into a pillar of salt. After escaping, Lot and his daughters hid in a cave where they watched the awesome destruction of the wicked cities. Makawir (Machaerus); the fortress where it is said, that John was imprisoned, and Herodias' daughter Salome danced and demanded the Baptist's head on a platter. Overnight in Amman. Day 07: Amman – Madaba – Mt. Nebo – Amman Tour – Amman Breakfast, drive to Madaba; the city of the Mosaic where the finest mosaic found to date is still in its original place [^# This huge well -preserved work of art comprises a map of the entire region from Jordan and Palestine in the north, to 30 www.jordanandbeyond.com BIBLICAL TOURS Egypt in the south. Many towns and cities are depicted in picture form. Mt. Nebo; The believed Burial place of Moses overlooking Jordan Valley and Dead Sea. Amman Tour: Amman the capital of Jordan is a city which geographically straddles seven hills and historically sits astride many centuries. The city's modern buildings blend with the remnants of ancient civilizations. The profusion of gleaming white houses, kebab stalls with roasting meat, and tiny cafes where rich Arabian coffee is sipped in the afternoon sunshine, conjure a mood straight from a thousand and one nights. It is a city with a timeless ambiance, where a slight detour off the beaten track reveals the wonders of a Bronze Age settlement or a Byzantine monastery. In its souqs (markets), you can bargain for fruit, perfume, gold or other exquisite luxuries of the Middle East. For Businessmen, Amman offers the most up-to-date convention and communication facilities. Its strategic position and convivial "!" " & trade in the Middle East today. Overnight in Amman. Day 08: Amman Hotel – Amman Airport – Land Border Breakfast, drive to Amman Airport or to Land Border for departure. Amman Airport or to Aqaba Airport or to Land Border for departure. www.jordanandbeyond.com 31 +03%"/#&:0/% ISLAMIC TOURS 50634 4 Day Islamic Jordan Day 01: Amman Airport – Border – Amman Hotel You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Transfer to your hotel in Amman for overnight. Day 02: Amman – Amman Tour – King Abdulah Mosque – Ahlul Kahf – Amman Breakfast, Amman Tour: Amman the capital of Jordan is a city which geographically straddles seven hills and historically sits astride many centuries. The profusion of gleaming white houses, kebab stalls with roasting meat, and tiny cafes where rich Arabian coffee is sipped in the afternoon sunshine, conjure a mood straight from a thousand and one nights. In its souqs (markets), you can bargain for fruit, perfume, gold or other exquisite luxuries of the Middle East. Its strategic position and convivial "!" " & trade in the Middle East today. Visit King Abdullah Mosque and Dhuhur Pray. Ahlul Kahf (7 Sleepers cave): the cave where seven worshipers who were persecuted by the Roman Emperor Trajan, then escaped to a cave and slept there for 309 years as mentioned in the holy Quran. Overnight Amman Day 03: Amman – Jordan Valley Sahaba Shrines – Dead Sea – Amman Breakfast, drive to the Jordan Valley to visit “Sahaba tombs” !! "! _ " V*>XZ ^ * Waqqas, Derrar Bin Al Azwar, Sharhabeil Bin Abi Hasanah, Abu Obaidah Amer Bin Al Jarrah and more. Then we drive to the Dead Sea associated with the story of Alnabi Lout to have some free time for swimming and floating on the lowest point on earth where nothing drowns. Immerse your self with the massages and the spa treatments offered at Dead Sea hotel. Overnight in Amman Day 04: Amman – Petra Visit – Amman Airport – Border Breakfast, Petra; start full day tour of the second wonder of the world; Petra, the city that was hidden for centuries until 1812 when it was discovered by John Burkhart. Rose-RedCity, carved from living rock over 2,000 years ago by the Nabateans. It can only be reached by horseback through a narrow gorge or “ SIQ “ flanked by towering cliffs . The _ " ! "" “Khazneh“ or Treasury , the end of the Siq is a dramatic sight. Drive to Amman Airport or land border for departure. 3 Day Islamic Jordan Day 01: Amman Airport – Amman Tour – King Abdulah Mosque - Ahlul Kahf – Amman You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Amman the capital of Jordan is a city which geographically straddles seven hills and historically sits astride many centuries. It is a city with a timeless ambiance, where a slight detour off the beaten track reveals the wonders of a Bronze Age settlement or a Byzantine monastery. In its souqs (markets), you can bargain for fruit, perfume, gold or other exquisite luxuries of the Middle East. Visit King Abdullah Mosque and Dhuhur Pray. Ahlul Kahf (7 Sleepers cave) the cave where 32 www.jordanandbeyond.com ISLAMIC TOURS seven worshipers who were persecuted by the Roman Emperor Trajan, then escaped to a cave and slept there for 309 years as mentioned in the holy Quran. Overnight in Amman Day 02: Amman – Sahaba Shrines (Kerak) – Dead Sea – Amman Hotel * !!_ companions “Sahaba” in the city of Kerak; who fought # *; _ * * X jafar Al tayyar and Abdullah Bin Abi Rawahah. Then we drive to the Dead Sea associated with the story of Alnabi """"# [ # the lowest point on earth where nothing drowns Immerse yourself with the massages and the spa treatments offered at Dead Sea hotel. Overnight in Amman Day 03: Amman – Shopping Time – Amman Airport. After breakfast, free time for shopping in the city. Drive to Amman Airport or land border for departure. 3 Day Islamic Jordan (1 night Jordan + 1 night Jerusalem) Day 01: Amman Airport – Jerusalem You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Jerusalem: the third holiest city in the Islamic world: visit Aqsa Holy Mosque, Masjid Omar Bi Al Khattab, and pray in Al Haram. Overnight in Jerusalem. Day 02: Jerusalem – Hebron – Bethlehem – Amman Breakfast, Hebron: the city of Nabi Ibrahim and his Maqam, pray in Al Haram. Bethlehem: visit the church of Nativity where Jesus was born. Cross to Jordan via Allenby Bridge, Meet and assist. Overnight in Amman Day 03: Amman Tour – King Abdulah Mosque - Ahlul Kahf – Amman Airport Breakfast, Amman the capital of Jordan is a city which geographically straddles seven hills and historically sits astride many centuries. In its souqs (markets), you can bargain for fruit, perfume, gold or other exquisite luxuries of the Middle East. Its strategic position and convivial "!" " & trade in the Middle East today. Visit King Abdullah Mosque and Dhuhur Pray. Ahlul Kahf (7 Sleepers): the cave where seven worshipers who were persecuted by the Roman Emperor Trajan, then escaped to a cave and slept there for 309 years as mentioned in the holy Quran. Drive to Amman Airport for departure. www.jordanandbeyond.com 33 +03%"/#&:0/% ISLAMIC TOURS 50634 3 Day Islamic Jordan (2 nights Jerusalem) Day 01: Amman Airport – Jerusalem You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Jerusalem: the third holiest city in the Islamic world: visit Aqsa Holy Mosque, Masjid Omar Bi Al Khattab, and pray in Al Haram. Overnight in Jerusalem. Day 02: Jerusalem – Hebron – Bethlehem – Jerusalem Breakfast, Hebron: the city of Nabi Ibrahim and his Maqam, pray in Al Haram. Bethlehem: visit the church of Nativity where Nabi Issa “Jesus” was born. Meet and assist. Overnight in Jerusalem Day 03: Jerusalem –Nabi Sh’aeb – Dead Sea - Amman Airport Breakfast, Cross to Jordan via Allenby Bridge, short drive ^_ ! ^_ visit and the Dohr Prayer, then drive to the Dead Sea for ""[ # ""# to Amman Airport for departure where you will be met and assisted by J&B staff Drive to Amman Airport for departure. 34 www.jordanandbeyond.com ISLAMIC TOURS 3 Days Islamic Jordan (1 night Jordan + 1 night Damascus) Day 01: Amman Airport – Damascus You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Cross border with Syria by Jordanian car to Syria. Damascus: ^ _"" market, Azem palace, Masjid Umayyawi “the Umayyad mosque”, Tekkeya Suleimania, Qasioun Mountain, lunch at local place. Overnight Damascus. Day 02: Damascus – Amman Breakfast, Damascus: visit Masjid Nawawi, Maqama Nabi Ayoub. Cross to Jordan, Overnight in AMMAN. Day 03: Amman Tour – King Abdulah Mosque - Ahlul Kahf – Amman Airport Breakfast, Amman the capital of Jordan is a city which geographically straddles seven hills and historically sits astride many centuries. The city's modern buildings blend with the remnants of ancient civilizations. The profusion of gleaming white houses, kebab stalls with roasting meat, and tiny cafes where rich Arabian coffee is sipped in the afternoon sunshine, conjure a mood straight from a thousand and one nights. It is a city with a timeless ambiance, where a slight detour off the beaten track reveals the wonders of a Bronze Age settlement or a Byzantine monastery. In its Souks (markets), you can bargain for fruit, perfume, gold or other exquisite luxuries of the Middle East. Visit King Abdullah Mosque and Dhuhur Pray. Ahlul Kahf (7 Sleepers cave): the cave where seven worshipers who were persecuted by the Roman Emperor Trajan, escaped to a cave and slept there for 309 years as mentioned in the holy Quran . Drive to Amman Airport for departure. www.jordanandbeyond.com 35 +03%"/#&:0/% ADVENTURE TOURS 50634 Family Adventure Tour (8 Days) Day 1: Amman Airport – Amman Hotel Meet and assist at Amman Airport by J&B airport staff, transfer to Amman hotel for overnight. Day 2: Amman – Jerash – Dead Sea and the Wadi Mujib Chalets Breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the northern part of Jordan to visit Jerash; one of the best preserved Roman cities in the world. From the moment you walk through X _ " # Roman-style beauty. From Jerash, you will continue to the Dead Sea for free time for swimming and relaxing with possibility of mud wrapping. From Dead Sea, you will be driving to the chalet situated across from the amazing Wadi Mujib Canyon. Relax on your terrace or float in the Dead ^ ! #[ # at the lowest point on earth! Day 3: Wadi Mujib and the Dana Nature Reserve Breakfast at the reserve, Mujib Canyon Trail is an amazing # _ waterfall. The hike is not difficult, but can be challenging at times. This three to four-hour hike will journey through _ # "< ] afternoon, you will be transferred to Dana Nature Reserve, which hosts thousands of flora and fauna species and employs the indigenous Jordanians in meaningful ventures. Overnight either in the Rummana camp in the heart of the nature reserve or the guesthouse with an amazing view over Araba valley. Day 4: Dana Nature Reserve Breakfast, Today you will enjoy a spectacular downhill walk from Dana to through the canyon of Dana for 4-5 hours and where you will spot a variety of birds and lizards, then meet 36 www.jordanandbeyond.com your car for transfer to Feynan Lodge for overnight at the #<# Day 5: Feynan Lodge, Shobak, and Wadi Musa (Petra) Breakfast, drive to Shobak, its a 12th century crusader castle set atop a romantic hilltop far from the typical tourist traffic. The edifice is well-preserved and lends insight to the crusader history of Jordan. This afternoon, you will _ # # sites, covering over 264,000 square meters. You will enter the site through the Siq and climb to the ‘High Place of ^ _ "! #<! # "§_ Day 6: Little Petra and Ad Deir Breakfast, Much of Nabatean history is unknown, but Little Petra lends great insight into the rituals and practices of this ancient civilization. You will be guided in this site and then brought through the back entrance of Petra to its largest rock cut façade, the Monastery (Ad -Deir), the rest of the day will be free for you to explore more of the city Day 7: Petra – Wadi Rum Breakfast, Spend your morning on a beautiful jeep safari in the desert where TE Lawrence once called “Vast, echoing and God-like”. 2 hours tour in the desert by the old and open Bedouin Jeeps. Wadi Rum is a breathtaking and massive nature reserve, spreading over 720,000 square kilometers. You will enjoy an evening under the stars with your Bedouin hosts at a shared camp within the reserve. The camp will provide you with basic amenities and a comfortable bed in a typical goat hair tent. Day 8: Aqaba Port – Border or Amman Airport Breakfast, transfer to Aqaba for crossing either to Eilat or #! "" ! departure. ADVENTURE TOURS Hiking Tour (8 Days) Day 1: Amman Airport – Amman Hotel Meet and assist at Amman Airport by J&B airport staff, transfer to Amman hotel for overnight. Day 2: Amman – Wadi Rum Breakfast, drive to the desert of Wadi Rum via the desert road, meet your Bedouin guide and then drive to the heart of the desert and start half a day hiking in the desert through the sandstones, cliffs of the Wadi and the multicolored sands, overnight in your private Bedouin camp. Day 3: More hikes in Wadi Rum breakfast at your camp, hiking again and discovering different parts of the desert, overnight in your private Bedouin Day 4: More hikes in Wadi Rum - Petra breakfast at your camp, hiking again and discovering different parts of the desert, noon time transfer to Petra and before we get in to the hotel we enjoy a tour to the little Petra which is one of the Nabatean Caravansaries that was carved in the sandstone around 200 years ago Day 5: Petra and Ad Deir Breakfast, today we enjoy a full day guided tour in the _ # # sites, covering over 264,000 square meters. You will enter the site through the Siq and climb to the ‘High Place of ^ _ #" < accompanied by a local guide with in-depth knowledge of "§_ Day 6: Petra – Shobak – Dana reserve – Madaba breakfast, transfer to Shobak Castle built by Crusaders and hiking up to the castle, continue to Dana reserve for 3 hour hiking in the Dana Valley through the canyon of Dana where you will spot a variety of animals, birds and lizards, drive to Madaba for overnight. Day 7: Madaba – Mt. Nebo – Madaba breakfast, discover the city of the mosaic, visit the church of St. George where the oldest mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Jordan river is, continue to Mt. Nebo; its believed that this is the burial place of Moses overlooking Jordan Valley and Dead Sea. Free time for walking in the city of Madaba and discovering the old markets of the city Overnight in Madaba Day 8: Madaba Amman Airport Breakfast, transfer to Amman Airport for departure with lots of memories. www.jordanandbeyond.com 37 +03%"/#&:0/% ADVENTURE TOURS 50634 Camel Caravan Tour (7 Days) Day 1: Amman Airport – Amman Hotel Meet and assist at Amman Airport by J&B airport staff, transfer to Amman hotel for overnight. Day 2: Amman – Madaba – Mt. Nebo – Kerak – Wadi Rum Breakfast, transfer to Madaba for visit; discover the city of the mosaic, visit the church of St. George where the oldest mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Jordan river is, _ ! overlooking Jordan Valley and Dead Sea, then to Kerak castle built by Crusaders 12th century, continue to Wadi Rum for overnight in your camp under Bedouin tents. Day 3: Camel Caravan in Wadi Rum (Umm Sabata, Seven Pillars of Wisdom & Al Kharazeh) Breakfast, going to start from the famous place in the protected area ( Umm Sabata) which is called Moon Valley, The trail will offer an endless variety of landscapes, the seven pillars of wisdom, described so vividly by Lawrence of Arabia. Al-Kharaza where uniquely shaped massive mountains rises out of the rosered desert sand. In the evening a traditional Bedouin dinner will !! "!]#" the most beautiful spots in Wadi Rum and the inscriptions written by the Thamudic and Nabatean people a long, long time ago. And we overnight near Al-Kharaza Rock Bridge at Bedouin tents. Day 4: Al-Kharaza – Qwaira – Old Humaima – New Humaima. Early in the morning we will ride our camels to continue * #! * new houses (Al-Qwaira Village) and we continue to Old Humaima. Overnight at your Bedouin camp Day 5: New Humaima – Wadi El-Dhba'a – Beer Hamad– Dlagha – Petra Will ride in the morning to Humaima Village, and travel via 38 www.jordanandbeyond.com El-Dhba'a canyon, we will pass by Bedouin well, and visit the famous Bedouin tribe, and we will have tea at their tent, and continue to Dlagha, the first village in Petra region, meet your car and transfer to Petra for overnight. Day 6: Petra – Petra Visit – Amman breakfast, start full day tour of the second wonder of the world with the experience of the horse riding and then drive to Amman hotel, for overnight. Day 7: Amman Hotel – Amman Airport Breakfast, transfer to Amman Airport for departure with lots of memories. ADVENTURE TOURS Bedouin Adventure Tour Day 1: Amman Airport – Amman Hotel Meet and assist at Amman Airport by J&B airport staff, transfer to Amman hotel for overnight. Day 2: Amman Madaba – Mt. Nebo, Kerak - little Petra Breakfast, today we drive on the kings way the longest continsasly used trade road from the time of Muses, we drive to, Madaba for visit; discover the city of the mosaic, visit the church of St. George where the oldest mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Jordan river is, continue to Mt. _ ! # Jordan Valley and Dead Sea, then to Kerak castle built by Crusaders 12th century, drive to Petra overnight Day 3: Petra full day tour in Petra Breakfast, today we enjoy a full day guided tour in the city of _ # # # over 264,000 square meters. You will enter the site through the gorge “Siq” to the main façade the treasury “Al-Khazneh” "§X# ^ overnight with an option to go back to Petra by night if available Day 4: the back way to the monastery Early in the morning and after breakfast we drive to the little Petra area and start our hike to the city of Petra through " !! _ < # " _ largest façade, the rest of the day to explore more of Petra, overnight in Petra in a hotel Day 5: Petra Wadi Rum Breakfast, drive to the desert of wadi Rum where we will be met by our Bedouin hosts to get on their camels for for few hours, in the afternoon we will get to our camp which is set for us, then we can enjoy a charming sunset nearthe camp, we will enjoy an evening under the stars with our Bedouin hosts and a typical Bedouin dinner that is cooked under the ground. The camp will provide you with basic amenities and a comfortable bed in a typical goat hair tent. Day 6: Wadi Rum After breakfast spend the morning on a beautiful jeep safari in the desert which TE Lawrence once called “Vast, echoing a God-like”. Wadi Rum is a breathtaking and massive nature reserve, spreading to 712 square kilometers. A full day jeep tour will take us to the famous places that Lawrence of Arabia went to, such as; Lawrence spring and Lawrence house beside some natural formations like the big and the " # _ " ] " and Nabatean inscriptions. Overnight in Wadi Rum Day 7: Wadi Rum – Aqaba Breakfast, drive to the city of Aqaba on the Red Sea, enjoy some free time for snorkeling and swimming in the oriental #! !!#_ a duty free zone, Overnight in Aqaba Day 8: Aqaba – Airport or land border – Amman Today we conclude our visit to Jordan by drive to the border airport for departure www.jordanandbeyond.com 39 +03%"/#&:0/% SPA & WELLNESS TOURS 50634 Day 01: Amman Airport – land Border – Amman Hotel You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Transfer to your hotel in Amman for overnight. Day 02: Dead Sea Free Breakfast, free day at leisure for swimming, enjoy the Spa and the massages. Overnight in Dead Sea Day 03: Dead Sea Free Breakfast, free day at leisure for swimming, enjoy the Spa and the massages. Overnight in Dead Sea Day 04: Dead Sea – Petra Tour – Dead Sea Breakfast, transfer to Petra; the second wonder of the world for visit with the experience of the horseback riding, Petra: the city that was hidden for centuries until 1812 when it was discovered by John Burkhart. Rose-Red-City “, carved from 40 www.jordanandbeyond.com living rock over 2,000 years ago by the Nabateans, it can only be reached by horseback through a narrow gorge or “ ^[ #] _ most spectacular monument, the Treasury or “Khazneh“, the end of the Siq is a dramatic sight. Overnight in Dead Sea Day 05: Dead Sea – Mt. Nebo – Madaba – Amman City Tour – Amman * _* ! overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Madaba; " # ! [ Church of St. George. This huge well -preserved work of art comprises a map of the entire region from Jordan and Palestine in the north, to Egypt in the south. Many towns and cities are depicted in picture form. Amman Tour: Amman the capital of Jordan is a city which geographically straddles SPA & WELLNESS TOURS seven hills and historically sits astride many centuries. The city's modern buildings blend with the remnants of ancient civilizations. The profusion of gleaming white houses, kebab stalls with roasting meat, and tiny cafes where rich Arabian coffee is sipped in the afternoon sunshine, conjure a mood straight from a thousand and one nights. It is a city with a timeless ambiance, where a slight detour off the beaten track reveals the wonders of a Bronze Age settlement or a Byzantine monastery. In its Souks (markets), you can bargain for fruit, perfume, gold or other exquisite luxuries of the Middle East. For Businessmen, Amman offers the most up-to-date convention and communication facilities. Its strategic position and convivial atmosphere make it one of " today. Overnight in Amman Day 06: Amman Hotel – Amman Airport – Land Border Breakfast, drive to Amman Airport or to Land Border for departure. Massages: Back, Neck and Shoulders Massage Back Massage with Express Facial Face and Head Massage Oriental Head Massage Salt and Sand Dry Pouch Back Massage Total Indulgence, Body, Face and Head Massage Full Body Massage with Hot Stones Full Body Massage with Hot Stones with Express Facial Swedish Deep Tissue Massage Swedish Deep Tissue Massage with express facial Maternity massage: Reconnection couple massage: Synchronized massage(4 hands) [# Traditional Thai massage Body Treatments: Arabic lufa experience Express facial Revitalizing and nourishing eye treatment Purifying dead sea mud facial Gentlemen's facial treatment Rebalancing facial Moisturizing facial treatment Soothing facial treatment www.jordanandbeyond.com 41 BEACH STAY +03%"/#&:0/% 50634 8 Days Dead Sea Day 01: Amman Airport – land Border – Dead Sea Hotel You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Transfer to your hotel in Dead Sea for overnight. Day 02: Dead Sea Free Breakfast, free day at leisure for swimming, enjoy the Spa and the massages. Overnight in Dead Sea Optional: Jerash & Ajloun Castle Tour. Day 03: Dead Sea Free Breakfast, free day at leisure for swimming, enjoy the Spa and the massages. Overnight in Dead Sea. Optional Amman City Tour. Day 04: Dead Sea Free Breakfast, free day at leisure for swimming, enjoy the Spa and the massages. Overnight in Dead Sea. Optional tour to Baptism Site (Bethany beyond the Jordan). Day 05: Dead Sea Free Breakfast, free day at leisure for swimming, enjoy the Spa and the massages. Overnight in Dead Sea. Optional Petra Tour. Day 06: Dead Sea Free Breakfast, free day at leisure for swimming, enjoy the Spa and the massages. Overnight in Dead Sea. ! _!# Day 07: Dead Sea Free Breakfast, free day at leisure for swimming, enjoy the Spa and the massages. Overnight in Dead Sea Optional Madaba & Mt. Nebo Tour. Day 08: Dead Sea – Amman Airport – Land Border Breakfast, transfer to Amman Airport or to Land Border for departure. 8 Days Aqaba Day 01: Amman Airport – Aqaba Airport – land Border – Aqaba Hotel You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Transfer to your hotel in Aqaba for overnight. Day 02: Aqaba Free Breakfast, free day at leisure for swimming. Overnight in Aqaba. Optional Wadi Rum Tour Day 03: Aqaba Free Breakfast, free day at leisure for swimming. Overnight in Aqaba. Optional Petra Tour. Day 04: Aqaba Free Breakfast, free day at leisure for swimming. Overnight in 42 www.jordanandbeyond.com BEACH STAY Aqaba. Optional Dead Sea Visit. Day 05: Aqaba Free Breakfast, free day at leisure for swimming. Overnight in Aqaba. Optional Dana reserve Tour. Day 06: Aqaba Free Breakfast, free day at leisure for swimming. Overnight in Aqaba. Optional Kerak, Madaba& Mt. Nebo Tour Day 07: Aqaba Free Breakfast, free day at leisure for swimming. Overnight in Aqaba. Day 08: Aqaba – Amman Airport – Aqaba Airport – Land Border Breakfast, transfer to Amman Airport or to Aqaba Airport or to Land Border for departure. 5 Days Ma’en Day 01: Amman Airport – Transfer to Ma’en hot springs You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Transfer to your hotel in Aqaba for overnight. Day 02: Free for leisure in Ma’en hotel: Breakfast, free day at leisure for massages, Overnight in _! Day 03: Free for leisure in Ma’en hotel Breakfast, free day at leisure for massages, Overnight in _! ^ Day 04: Free for leisure in Ma’en hotel Breakfast, free day at leisure for massages . Overnight in _! Day 05: Amman airport Breakfast, transfer to Amman Airport or to Land Border for departure. www.jordanandbeyond.com 43 +03%"/#&:0/% BEACH STAY 50634 What kind of relaxation I can get? 4 Days Aqaba (Extension From Egypt) Massages: Day 01: Aqaba Port – Aqaba Hotel You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Transfer to your hotel in Aqaba for overnight. Day 02: Aqaba Free Breakfast, free day at leisure for swimming. Overnight in Aqaba. Optional Wadi Rum Tour Day 03: Aqaba Free Breakfast, free day at leisure for swimming. Overnight in Aqaba. Optional Petra Tour. Day 04: Aqaba – Aqaba Port. Breakfast, transfer to Aqaba Port for departure. 44 www.jordanandbeyond.com Back, Neck and Shoulders Massage Back Massage with Express Facial Face and Head Massage Oriental Head Massage Salt and Sand Dry Pouch Back Massage Total Indulgence, Body, Face and Head Massage Full Body Massage with Hot Stones Full Body Massage with Hot Stones with Express Facial Swedish Deep Tissue Massage Swedish Deep Tissue Massage with express facial Maternity massage: Reconnection couple massage: Synchronized massage(4 hands) [# Traditional Thai massage Body Treatments: Arabic lufa experience Express facial Revitalizing and nourishing eye treatment Purifying Dead Sea mud facial Gentlemen's facial treatment Rebalancing facial Moisturizing facial treatment Soothing facial treatment ECO-TOURS Day 1: Amman Airport – Amman Hotel Meet and assist at Amman Airport by J&B airport staff, transfer to Amman hotel for overnight. Day 2: Amman – Shawmari Reserve - Mujib Reserve Breakfast, drive to Azraq Wetland reserve for visiting, biking and hiking, Azraq is a unique wetland oasis located in the heart of the semi-arid Jordanian Eastern Desert, one of several beautiful nature reserves managed by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN). Its attractions include several natural and ancient built pools, a seasonally flooded marshland, and a large mudflat know as Qa'a AlAzraq. A wide variety of birds stop at the Reserve each year for a rest during their arduous migration routes between Asia and Africa. Some stay for the winter or breed within the protected areas of the wetland. Continue to Shawmari reserve for visiting. The Shawmari Reserve was created in 1975 by the RSCN as a breeding centre for endangered or locally extinct wildlife. Today, following breeding programmes with some of the world's leading wildlife parks and zoos, this small, 22 sq km reserve is a thriving protected environment for some of the most rare species of animals in the Middle East. Oryx, ostriches, gazelles and onagers - which are depicted on many 6th century Byzantine mosaics - are rebuilding their populations and reasserting their presence in this safe haven, protected from hunting and habitat destruction that nearly wiped them out. Back to Mujib Reserve Chalets for overnight. Day 3: Wadi Mujib and the Dana Nature Reserve * _ ] " ;# # _ waterfall. The hike is not difficult, but can be challenging at times. This three to four-hour hike will journey through _ # "< ] afternoon, you will transfer to Dana Nature Reserve, which hosts thousands of flora and fauna species and employs the indigenous Jordanians in meaningful ventures. Day 4: Dana Nature Reserve Breakfast, Today you will enjoy a spectacular downhill walk from Dana to through the canyon of Dana for 3-4 hours and where you will spot a variety of birds and lizards, then meet your car for transfer to Feynan Lodge for overnight at the #<# Day 5: Feynan Lodge, Shobak, and Wadi Musa (Petra) Breakfast, then drive to Shobak is a 12th century crusader castle set atop a romantic hilltop far from the typical tourist ]<! # crusader history of Jordan. This afternoon, you will arrive _ # # # over 264,000 square meters. You will enter the site through ^ " §X# ^ _ accompanied by a local guide with in-depth knowledge of "§_ Day 6: Little Petra and Ad Deir Breakfast, Much of Nabatean history is unknown, but Little Petra lends great insight into the rituals and practices of this ancient civilization. You will be guided in this site and then brought through the back entrance of Petra to its largest rock cut façade, the Monastery (Ad -Deir). Day 7: Petra – Wadi Rum – Aqaba Breakfast, Spend your morning on a beautiful jeep safari in the desert TE Lawrence once called “Vast, echoing and God-like”. 2 hours tour in the desert by the old and open Bedouin Jeeps. The moonlike landscape of Wadi Rum is unique to the world. The desert of Rum is dotted with massive mountains, coloured in shades of red, yellow, and orange. Their hues spill over to colour the sand dunes around the desert and the horizon of its breathtaking panorama. This is a place where you can become one with nature, where visitors are humbled by the towering mountains and overwhelmed by the serenity and quiet www.jordanandbeyond.com 45 +03%"/#&:0/% ECO-TOURS 50634 ambiance of this magnificent place. The eco-system of Wadi Rum holds many rare and endemic plants. Spring reveals hundreds of species of wild flowers. About 120 bird species have been recorded in the area, including the Griffon Vulture, the Fan-Tailed Raven, Bonelli’s Eagle, and Hume’s Tawny Owl. Baseline surveys show the existence of the Grey Wolf, Blandford’s Fox, the Sand Cat, and the Ibex within the area. One activity which keeps attracting thrill-seekers to Wadi Rum is mountain climbing. Ascents can range from simple hikes to serious 900m climbs up sheer granite and sandstone cliffs. Drive to Aqaba for free afternoon. Overnight. Day 8: Aqaba Port – Aqaba Free Time – Border or Amman Airport Breakfast, The Gulf of Aqaba is famous for its marine wildlife. It is the north-eastern arm of the Red Sea, measuring a length of 180km and expanding to a width of 25km, with a shoreline shared by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Holy Land and Jordan. The Gulf of Aqaba has the world’s northernmost coral reef ecosystem. An average water temperature of 23° Celsius, the absence of stormy weather and mild water currents have created a hospitable environment for the growth of corals. Favourable salinity levels are perfect for the myriads of other marine lifeforms. As a result, it is home to 110 species of soft corals and 120 species of hard corals. The reefs that fringe the Gulf host over 1000 species of fish, corals, crustaceans, and mammals living in its waters. Nocturnal animals such as the crab, shrimp, and lobster appear in search of food in the dark hours of the night. Seasonal visitors to the Gulf of Aqaba include sea turtles, dolphins, sea cows, and harmless whale sharks. Aqaba is the only coastal city in Jordan. This beautiful town, surrounded by fascinating colourful mountains and the blue waters of the Red Sea, expands over 27km of shoreline on the Gulf of Aqaba. The town is well-organized and under continuous development. 46 www.jordanandbeyond.com It has been designated as a Special Economic Zone, with special legislation to protect and improve its business, community, tourism and environment status. Transfer to Aqaba for crossing either to Eilat or to Nuwaibe in Egypt or "" ! ! What does a typical visit include? Meet and assist upon arrival and departure. Assistance to get visas. Luggage handling at airport and trolleys. Half-board or bed & Breakfast accommodation as per choice. We offer a wide selections of 5*/4/3*/2* and guest house and desert camps hotels all over Jordan. Entrance fees to all sites and museums listed in each tour. Private and permanent guide as per language requested (English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Hungarian … and much more). Transportation by modern AC cars / minivans/ coaches as per group’s size. Water on coaches on daily basis. Arabic sweet. Free tour leader for groups. Jeep tour in the desert of Wadi Rum where visited Bedouin tea in Wadi Rum where visited. We guarantee the cultural touch of Jordanians life and culture: visiting Soap factory to support rural women in Jordan, Visit the art Gallery, walking in the down town of cities visited and strolling in the old markets of Jordan towns, experience the local food of Jordan, getting to know more about traditional hand crafts in Jordan and much more. Maps and brochures about Jordan. Applicable taxes. And much more …… HOLY LAND FACTS X # #X but most people speak English as well. The official Holy Land currency is the New Holy Land Shekel. All major credit cards are accepted. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks and hotels as well as licensed money changes who offer the most favorable exchange rates. Saturday (Sabbath) in Holy Land by Jewish tradition begins with sunset on Friday and ends at sundown on Saturday. During this time shops, a number of restaurants, some movie theaters and other public places are closed. Public transport is closed but taxi services are available. Kosher food. This refers to foods that meet the criterion of Jewish dietary requirements. Pork, some species of # " products cannot be served together. Breakfast (usually a dairy buffet) will include a variety of salads, fresh fruits # ! ## biscuits, fruit juices, coffee, tea and more. There are many ©_ When visiting Holy Land during the summer months you will need light clothing – short sleeve shirts, T-shirts, shorts, sandals, beach shoes and a bathing suit. It is wise to have a light sweater or jacket because nights spent in the mountains and desert can be cool. If visiting Holy Land during winter, warmer clothes will be necessary - jacket or coat (preferably a raincoat, warm shoes, umbrella, scarf, gloves. Winter in Holy Land is not as cold as in Europe but can be quite chilly on rainy days. It is a good idea to have a small bag or backpack to be used for day trips or day tours, and if you are visiting Eilat or the Dead Sea, remember your bathing suit as even in winter it can be hot enough to swim. Do not forget sunscreen, a hat for protection from the sun and sunglasses, all essential items in all seasons. If you intend to go hiking so that you can see the country not only from a tour bus window you will need sturdy shoes and always carry plenty of water with you. The electric current is 220 volts AC, 50 Hertz, single phase. Most sockets in Holy Land are three pronged but many also accept some two-pronged European plugs. Adaptors and/or transformers may be required for Electric shavers, travelling irons and other small appliances. These can be purchased in Holy Land. www.jordanandbeyond.com 47 ME DI TE R RA N EA N SE A TEL AVIV-YAFO 77 HOLY LAND MAP NABLUS (SHECHEM) GALILEE BETHLEHEM SEA OF GALILEE HULA VALLEY Hamei Tveria JERICHO L E B A N O N JERUSALEM N A E D JU O M S IN TA N U V A L L E Y www.jordanandbeyond.com J O R D A N 48 D E A D S E A 50634 J U D E A N D E S E R T +03%"/#&:0/% J O R D A N SYR IA www.jordanandbeyond.com 49 EGYPT A R A P R E S E D N T BE’ER SHEVA GULF OF EILAT WILDERNESS OF ZIN J O R D A N J +03%"/#&:0/% TOURIST SITES 50634 Muslim Sites Description Jerusalem: The city of Jerusalem is known in Arabic as Al-Quds or BaitulMaqdis ("The Noble, Sacred Place"). Jerusalem is perhaps the only city in the world that is considered historically and ! # " Perhaps you are wondering why Jerusalem is considered a "£! "! "£ Center of Monotheism: Jerusalem is known as the land of many prophets, peace be upon them all. Muslims revere all of the "Biblical" prophets, such as Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, and Jesus - peace be upon them all. They all taught the Oneness of God. First Qiblah for Muslims: " "<! which Muslims turn in prayer. It was many years into the Islamic mission (16 months after the Hijrah), that Muhammad (peace be upon him) was instructed to change the Qibla from Jerusalem to Mecca (Qur'an 2:142-144). It is reported that the Prophet Muhammad said, "There are only three mosques to which you should embark on a journey: the sacred mosque (Mecca, Saudi Arabia), this mosque of mine (Madinah, Saudi Arabia), and the mosque of Al-Aqsa (Jerusalem)." Site of Night Journey and Ascension: It is Jerusalem that Muhammad (peace be upon him) visited during his night journey and ascension (called Isra' and Mi'raj). In one evening, the angel Gabriel miraculously took the Prophet from the Sacred Mosque in Mecca to the Furthest Mosque (Al-Aqsa) in Jerusalem. He was then taken up to the heavens to be shown the signs of God. The Prophet met with previous prophets and led them in prayer. He was then taken back to Mecca. The whole experience (which Muslim commentators take literally and Muslims believe as a miracle) lasted a few hours of a night. This night journey further reinforced the link between Mecca and Jerusalem as holy cities, and serves as an example of every Muslim's deep devotion and spiritual connection with Jerusalem. Hebron: The Haram al-Ibrahimi is associated with the father of the prophets Ibrahim (Abraham), and is considered to be the fourth most important religious site in Islam (after Mecca, 50 www.jordanandbeyond.com Medina and Jerusalem), and the second holiest place after the Aqsa Mosque in Palestine. The Haram al-Ibrahimi consists of a large building with a rectangular floor plan of approximately 60 m x 34 m. The building is surrounded by a # " #]X " has two minarets dating to the Mamluk period. The height of each of them is around 15 m from the surface of the building. The wooden minbar which stands today to the right of the mihrab, dates to the Fatimid period and was commissioned by Badr al-Din Jamali in AH 484 / AD 1092. It was brought to the Haram by Salah al-Din from Ashqelon (which lies roughly 50 km south of Jaffa). This minbar is considered the oldest Islamic wooden minbar still in use. It is in good condition and considered a masterpiece in both workmanship and design. Jericho: Know as Ariha, the city of Palms, is the oldest inhabited city on Earth, dating back almost 12.000 years. Excavations at the Tel-Al-Sultan ruins show Jericho settlements as early as 10.000 B.C.E. It has an abundance of water sources, and it is believed that the fresh spring water at Tel-al-Sultan is the reason for early inhabitance in Jericho. Its original name, ¡ V!"Z# ! its present Arabic name, Ariha. One of the majestic sites is Hisham Palace. This beautiful desert ruin of Umayyad Caliph Hisham Ibn Abdul Malik was completed in the eighth century. Hisham Palace contains royal buildings, a mosque, fountains, and spectacular mosaic floors. Tourists enjoy the remarkable open-air presentation with a walking tour through temples and lush mosaics. Many of the most delicate artifacts from Hisham Palace are at the Rockfeller Museum in Jerusalem. Qumran, which is about 20 kilometers south of Jericho, is the site of the Monastery of Essenes, where more than 2.000 Dead Sea scrolls were founded by an Arab shepherd in the late 1940s. Nabi Musa is a beautiful 12th century mazar (pilgrimage shrine) on the old pilgrim road. Believed to be the spot where the prophet Moses is buried, it is named after him. From Nabi Musa a track runs due west to the Byzantine cave monastery in Wadi Mukelik and continues on to Khan el-Ahmar. TOURIST SITES Christian Sites The Mount of Beatitudes at the northwestern point of the Sea of Galilee is where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. With its view toward Capernaum and Tabgha the hill is shaped with a hollow that serves as a natural amphitheater. The flower-filled gardens of the Mount of Beatitudes are a treat for visitors. The Italian government funded the construction of the black-domed Church of the Beatitudes in 1937. The Church of the Annunciation or the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth recalls the announcement of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary of the approaching virgin birth. The church is situated in Nazareth, Northern Holy Land, and is the most inspiring and Impressive sites in the city as well as one of the holiest Christian churches in the Holy Land. The very large and beautiful two story Basilica was designed and decorated in a modern style of architecture and when completed in 1969 became the largest Christian church in the Middle East. " !# _ " The traditional site of Golgotha-Calvary is the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Yardenit: The sacred baptismal site of Yardenit at Kibbutz Kinneret in the Galilee is visited by over half a million visitors every year. It is a registered baptismal site for Christian pilgrims and its location in a beautiful setting on the banks of the Jordan River is a perfect spot for serene and tranquil contemplation. This extraordinary and appealing site is believed to be the place where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist and is a very popular place to visit while touring in Holy Land. The Garden of Gethsemane located at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem is the place where Jesus came to pray with his disciples after the Last Supper and where he was arrested after being betrayed by Judas. The Garden of Gethsemane is set within the walls of the Church of all Nations which was built in around 1920 over the ruins of previous churches. In the church there are beautiful mosaics that relate the events that took place there on that fateful night. Visitors are generally surprised to learn that the ancient Olive Trees in the Garden itself were probably young saplings when Jesus and his disciples were there. The Via Dolorosa is the mile-long route through the Old City of Jerusalem, leading from the Antonia Fortress where Jesus was condemned by Pontius Pilate to Golgotha (Calvary) the place of the crucifixion. The Via Dolorosa is marked by 14 stations. At each station there is a chapel or The Church of the Holy Sepulcher, located in the Old City " ] 5 Stations of the Cross are all within the Church of the Holy Sepulcher from when he was stripped of his garments to when his body was laid in the Tomb of Joseph www.jordanandbeyond.com 51 +03%"/#&:0/% HOTELS 50634 Jerusalem Hotels Dan Hotel Jerusalem Located in the heart of Jerusalem, overlooking the biblical landscape of Jerusalem, Dan Jerusalem welcomes you to Holy Land and the "City of Gold". A visit to Jerusalem is a very special and unforgettable experience. Soak up the unique and exotic atmosphere, experience the joining of < " ][ sites, historical monuments and museums. King David Hotel Jerusalem +03%"/#&:0/% 50634 ] Q# X " _ # " " *#! "Q# X most famous of all Jerusalem hotels. Superbly located on an elevated site, the King David Hotel Jerusalem offers incomparable views of the walls, minarets and domes of the Old City. ] ! ! # # _ _""#!V # Z _! # corners for relaxing. American Colony Hotel A landmark fairytale get-away in the heart of Jerusalem, Holy Land, The American Colony Hotel !#! " Arabian arches, elaborate furnishing and opulent suites, this elegant boutique hotel prides itself in ## #§ <"<_! " setting. ]X # "_" # " Damascus Gate of the Old City. Mamilla Hotel Jerusalem Located in the heart of Jerusalem with views of the Old City walls, the Tower of David and Jaffa Gate. The hotel is uniquely situated between the old and modern Jerusalem. The hotel proclaims a new era of luxury hospitality in Holy Land. The hotel has 194 luxurious rooms of different categories all elegantly designed with special lighting and modern interior elements. Facilities: Restaurants, bars, spa, gym, sauna, indoor swimming pool for adults and children with heated water, sunbathing area on the roof, conference room, business center, laundry, dry cleaning, shoe shine service, internet access, parking . In the room: a huge bed, LCD TV, computer with internet access, telephone with voice mail, safe, mini bar, hairdryer, air conditioning, large bathroom with separate shower, prestigious toiletries. Mount Zion Hotel Jerusalem + The hotel is located 15 minutes from the Old city. Traditional historic building with arched windows and a beautiful terrace. The hotel complex has two wings: the historical building of the Citadel and modern construction. All rooms are very spacious, overlooking the Old City and Mount Zion. The hotel also hasfamily rooms and 6 suites. 52 www.jordanandbeyond.com +03%"/#&:0/% HOTELS 50634 Grand Court Hotel The Grand Court is the ideal hotel for all visitors in the holy city of Jerusalem. The hotel is located in the city center, just a short walk from the Old City, abundant in important holy sites, colorful markets, and notable historical and cultural attractions. The Grand Court is a new Jerusalem hotel, featuring 442 luxurious rooms, among them sizable family rooms and specially designed rooms for handicapped guests. In addition, the hotel offers various types of spacious suites, including presidential suites, deluxe suites and junior suites. All new rooms are lavishly furnished and fully equipped with modern amenities. Hotel guests enjoy meals and drinks in the large, sunlit dining room, on the garden terrace, and in the friendly lounge bar. The luxurious pool and sundeck, which overlook the Old City, are a hotel ##] !" Olive Tree Hotel Close to Jerusalem's old city and the holy sites, The Olive Tree Hotel, located in Jerusalem's " # " "# "" ] renovated hotel was built around an ancient olive tree that legend has it provided shade for caravans of pilgrims just before entering the holy city. They say that to this very day, when you relax in the hotel's Olive Tree Garden, you can still hear the strains of King David's harp serenading pilgrims. Caesar Premier hotel Jerusalem An intimate hotel with a warm welcome. The newly renovated Caesar Premier Jerusalem Hotel offers vacationers and business guests a warm and courteous welcome in the heart of Jerusalem. The hotel is just 30 minutes drive fron Ben Gurion Airport and less than an hour to Tel Aviv and the Dead Sea. It is close to many of Jerusalem's famous historical sites and very near to the International Convention Center. Holy Land Hotel The Holy Land Hotel is located in the heart of Jerusalem. Within a few minutes walk, hotel guests X_ " # sites. From the hotel rooms guests can enjoy a certain view of the city among which are the Old City View (Golden Dome of the Rock and the Old City Walls), Mount of Olives, Mount of Scopus & _ Jerusalem Tower Hotel Located in the heart of Jerusalem, about fifteen minutes walk from the Old City and the main historical attractions. Tourist class hotel, very popular amongst tourists and pilgrims. The hotel has 120 standard rooms. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, babysitting (on request), business center, conference hall, laundry, gift shop. Amenities in rooms include cable TV, telephone, radio, mini bar, air conditioning, hair dryer, safe deposit box. www.jordanandbeyond.com 53 +03%"/#&:0/% HOTELS 50634 Tel Aviv Hotels David Intercontinental Hotel Located on the Mediterranean Sea front, close to the business and commercial center of the city. The hotel is not far from Old Jaffa and Neve Tzedek quarter, as well as nightclubs and restaurants. The hotel has 25-storey building with a magnificent interior. 555 rooms and suites of various categories. Most rooms have sea views. Facilities: 3 restaurants, 2 bars, a banquet hall, business center, conference rooms, outdoor fresh water swimming pool (open in season), gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, massage room, playroom, laundry. The largest congress center in Tel Aviv, which allows up to 2,500 people. Wireless internet access throughout the hotel. Amenities in rooms include safe, mini bar, electric, telephone, TV, air conditioning, hair dryer. Just 2 minutes away from the beach. Crowne Plaza City Center Hotel +03%"/#&:0/% 50634 Location: The new hotel is located in the heart of the "city that never sleeps" in the central business district of Tel Aviv. An ideal location, connected to the large Azrieli shopping centre. A 12 minute train ride from the airport. Only 5 minutes from the Holy Land Center of exhibitions and congresses. The hotel has 273 spacious rooms and suites which are uniquely designed in a contemporary urban style with: air conditioning, cable TV, mini-bar, refrigerator, coffee corner, telephone with voice mail, safe, private bathroom (bathrobe and slippers). Hotel facilities include: a Business center with rooms for business meetings, conference rooms (up to 100 participants), conferencing services, wireless internet and business lounge. Restaurant, Sushi bar. Indoor pool, spa and health club (entrance from 18 years), parking. Hotel shuttle service to the beach daily from 10.00 to 20.00 Renaissance Tel-Aviv Hotel Situated on the beach and just a few minutes walk from all sorts of entertainment venues, shopping and business districts. The hotel is part of the Marriott international network of Hotels. A 16 storey hotel with 338 rooms and 4 suites. All rooms with balcony and sea views. Room amenities: safe, air conditioning, mini bar, telephone, TV, radio, hair dryer Wireless internet access throughout the hotel for an additional fee. Hotel facilities include 2 restaurants, bar, 3 meeting rooms. Indoor heated swimming pool, sunbathing area with sun loungers. Gym, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi and treatment rooms. Laundry, dry cleaning, shops. Direct access to the beach from the hotel. Kfar Macabiah Hotel & Suites Kfar Maccabiah consists of two hotels, a convention and event center, and a sports club, extending across 20 acres of lush green land. Kfar Maccabiah is ideally located close to the Ramat Gan National Park and Safari Park in the center of “Gush Dan”, and close to all of Holy Land main access routes; just 15 minutes from Ben Gurion ! "]_ At Kfar Maccabiah, parking is ample and free. ]< < Hotel guests enjoy free use of the biggest sports club in Holy Land along with its amenities which ""#!V#! Z V!!" fee), 14 tennis courts, squash and futsal courts, and a wide variety of activities for all ages. Herods Tel Aviv Herods Tel Aviv is situated in the heart of Tel-Aviv, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and offering the round-the-clock life of the city that never sleeps. The hotel will help you recharge your batteries with its sparkling atmosphere, luxurious and elegant guest rooms, quality restaurants and all the other advantages of a big city. Leonardo Plaza Tel-Aviv gives you the feeling of ultimate freedom,maximum sea, maximum city and maximum prestige. 54 www.jordanandbeyond.com +03%"/#&:0/% HOTELS 50634 Leonardo City Tower Hotel In the heart of Tel Aviv metropolis, between grand towers and new buildings, Leonardo City Tower offers business travelers a unique experience. Leonrado City Tower allows its guests to take care of their business needs while having the opportunity to explore Holy Land exciting metropolis. Leonardo City Tower does not compromise on quality: modern "smart" rooms will meet all your business requirements, and the exclusive business lounge offers what you need most: internet access, fax, comfortable working corners for business meetings, etc. After a long day of work, hotel guests can relax in the hotel SPA, visit our modern fitness room or have dinner in Arugula premier gourmet restaurant. Leonardo City Tower is the place for those who want to combine business with pleasure. Grand Beach Hotel Tel Aviv In a prime location with only a 3 minute walk from the beautiful Tel Aviv beaches and close to the Tel Aviv seafront, close to Old Jaffa, many restaurants and shopping centers. The 12-storey hotel has 212 newly renovated well-furnished rooms overlooking the sea or the north of Tel Aviv. Room amenities: air conditioning, telephone with voice mail, safe, TV LCD, cable TV with movie channel, electric kettle, mini bar, electronic door lock. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, conference room. Business Center services including desktop computer, printer, scanner, fax, wireless internet access in business center and lobby of the hotel. The roof of the hotel offers a swimming pool (open from April to September) overlooking the promenade and the city. There are paid parking lots near the hotel. Beach: 3 minutes walk from the hotel. Cinema Hotel Tel Aviv Situated in the heart of Tel Aviv, between the shops and restaurants. Originally, this building served as a theater and was completely renovated and converted into a stylish hotel. Classic movies are screened in the Hotel Lobby and popcorn is served. All this reinforces a nostalgic and unique atmosphere of a boutique hotel. Hotel: 5-storey building in the Bauhaus style, 82 rooms, some with kitchenettes and balconies, Air conditioning, telephone, TV, mini-fridge, coffee corner, hair dryer, safe deposit box. There is a restaurant, parking, laundry facilities. Free sauna and jacuzzi, a business lunch in the afternoon and evening, serving refreshments and entertainment. The Cinema Hotel features a lovely rooftop terrace overlooking Dizengoff Square. Free bike rental. Wireless internet access throughout the hotel free of charge. Beach: 10-15-minute walk from the hotel. City Hotel Tel Aviv + Located on a quiet street, a minute's walk from the seafront as well as the heart of Tel Aviv's entertainment and business center. 96 rooms, including 24 studio rooms, with small balconies that can accommodate up to four guests. Room amenities: air conditioning, telephone with voicemail, cable TV, kettle and everything you need to make coffee and tea, mini-fridge, hair dryer, safe deposit box. Hotel facilities: Restaurant, bar, conference rooms for business meetings and seminars (15 to 120 people), laundry, underground parking. Free bike rental. Wireless internet access throughout the hotel free of charge. Beach: 2-minute walk away. Golden Beach Hotel Tel Aviv Situated on the seafront Promenade, opposite the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. 10 meters from the beach. The hotel has 51 rooms, some with balconies and sea views. There are also non-smoking rooms. Most of the rooms have a sun porch overlooking the sea and the suites have a Jacuzzi. Room amenities: Air conditioning, telephone, television, cables and radio, wireless Internet (free of charge) and a mini bar. Internet corner and fax in the lobby. Beach: across the street from the hotel. www.jordanandbeyond.com 55 +03%"/#&:0/% HOTELS 50634 Tiberias Hotels Rimonim Galei Kinneret Hotel On the shores of the Sea of Galilee, between well-tended lawns and facing the breath taking view of the Golan Heights, stands the RIMONIM GALEI KINNERETH Hotel. This luxury hotel combines pampering vacation and well being with a unique location and private beach. Facilities include a mineral water jet steam pool , outdoor pool and a well-equipped spa of 700 sq.m. with 13 varied treatment rooms. A wide array of holistic treatments and pampering massages are offered to guests, of the highest standards in the country. Leonardo Plaza Hotel Tiberias +03%"/#&:0/% 50634 A perfect holiday is the one that allows you to escape from the everyday pressure, clean up your mind and make your body relax. Leonardo Plaza Tiberias has everything you need for such a vacation. On the shores of the Sea of Galilee you can rediscover yourself, visit our pampering SPA while the children amuse themselves in the Children's Club, enjoy rich dinner at the Herod's Restaurant or just relax on the beach with a book. Enjoy the pampering hotel service, nature and sea treasures in an exclusive atmosphere. Modern rooms, generous service and balconies overlooking the Sea of Galilee make your stay at Leonardo Plaza Tiberias an unforgettable experience. The Scots Hotel Tiberias Location: Scottish boutique hotel with more than 120-year history is located near the Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret) and the Golan Heights. This small cozy hotel which is contained in an ancient basalt building, preserved since the 19th century, has a quiet relaxing atmosphere and beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes. The hotel consists of two buildings and offers 69 rooms including 50 classical modern rooms in the new building and 19 Antique (rooms-suites)in the renovated building, Room amenities: air conditioning, telephone, LCD TV, refrigerator, coffee corner, safe, hair dryer. Facilities include Restaurant and terrace overlooking the Sea of Galilee, a Scottish pub and a wine cellar. Outdoor swimming pool, children's pool, Royal Spa center, laundry, parking. Elegant meeting rooms that provide audio and visual equipment, business center. Caesar Premier Tiberias Hotel Situated on the lakeside promenade by the Sea of Galilee the newly renovated Caesar Premier Tiberias Hotel is an ideal starting point for tours to all the famous holy and historical sites throughout the Galilee region and is close to the main shopping and entertainment centers. "Hamat Caesar" Hot Springs is the only SPA in the northern region where you can enjoy all the comforts of a modern SPA including a spring water pool from the Hamat Gader Springs, all located within the hotel. Leonardo Tiberias Hotel Tiberias The hotel is situated in a unique spot on the Sea of Galilee a few minutes' drive from Tiberias. Its location - between the city and unspoiled nature, allows for walking in the Galilee, including visits to holy places, as well as relaxing on the private beach of the hotel. All rooms overlook the Sea of Galilee. Spacious Family rooms suitable for couples with three children and Suites with a living room and bedroom or dividing partition between the rooms. There are rooms for people with disabilities. Room amenities: air conditioning, telephone, TV, safe, mini bar, hair dryer. Hotel facilities include an outdoor Swimming Pool (in season), restaurant, bar, gym, sauna, babysitting services. Kids Club (in season), and entertainment for the whole family. Banquet rooms seating from 50 to 250 people, equipped with all necessary equipment. Entrance to the spa subject to fee. 56 www.jordanandbeyond.com +03%"/#&:0/% HOTELS 50634 Rimonim Mineral Hotel Tiberias Location: within walking distance from the coast of the Sea of Galilee and 5 minutes from the city center. It is part of the complex, which includes the "Hot Springs" national park "Hamat Gader" spa and half a kilometer beach with direct access to the equipment for swimming and yachting. The hotel has 250 rooms of different categories: standard, garden rooms, family suites, suites and presidential suite. All rooms have air conditioning and are equipped with telephone, cable TV, hair dryer, coffee corner for coffee and tea making, mini-bar. ""# pools with mineral water, an outdoor Olympic size swimming pool, Turkish bath, sauna and gym. Club Hotel Tiberias Located on the outskirts of the city, on a hillside with a magical and breathtaking landscape of the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights. It has everything you need for a perfect family vacation on the shores of Lake Kinneret. 307 family suites, lounge and bedroom, equipped kitchenette with microwave and utensils, air conditioning, television, telephone, safe, hair dryer. All rooms have a balcony. Facilities - Restaurants, bars, mini-market. Large swimming pool with sun deck and sun umbrellas. Modern equipped gym overlooking the Sea of Galilee. Spa Centre: sauna, jacuzzi and a wide range of treatments (surcharge). Banquet Facilities to accommodate up to 500 guests. Ron Beach Hotel Tiberias Location: The hotel was built on the shores of the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) in 1976 and renovated in 2004. Ideal for groups and individual pilgrims from all corners of the globe. The hotel has 122 rooms, the windows of all rooms overlook the Sea of Galilee, the Golan Heights, and in winter the snowy peaks of Mount Hermon. All rooms have a balcony. Room amenities include: air conditioning, TV, hair dryer, telephone Hotel facilities include a bar with 100 seats, restaurant for 280 people, open veranda, semi-Olympic swimming pool (open in season), playground, garden, gift shop, two meeting rooms from 40 to 100 people, parking and a private beach. Prima Galil Hotel Tiberias + Location: on a hilltop in the heart of the historic district of Tiberias, overlooking the beautiful panorama of the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights. The hotel is a great starting point for travel, cycling and sightseeing historical sites in the northern region of Holy Land. The hotel has 93 rooms including family rooms and suites. Room amenities: air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, mini fridge. Hotel facilities: Restaurant, lobby bar, a small outdoor swimming pool with sun deck. Laundry, Parking, a synagogue, Internet in the lobby (surcharge), a dining room overlooking the lake. The hotel offers banquet rooms of various sizes for parties and conferences. Library with books, maps and guides to the north of Holy Land. Astoria Hotel Tiberias Located on one of the main streets of Tiberias, within easy walking distance to Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). The hotel was renovated in 2008 and is ideal for people who prefer an active holiday. The 3-storey hotel offers 88 standard rooms. There are rooms specially equipped for people with disabilities. Room amenities: air conditioning, Television, telephone, sitting area, dressing table Hotel facilities: Restaurant, conference hall for 170 people, outdoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, beauty and health treatments, wireless internet. www.jordanandbeyond.com 57 +03%"/#&:0/% HOTELS 50634 Eilat Hotels Hilton Eilat Queen of Sheba Hotel At the heart of Eilat where the crystal Red Sea and the Desert Mountains meet, stands the Hilton Queen of Sheba. Situated in a prime position on the sea front, the hotel offers breathtaking views of the Red Sea, the mountains and the beautiful lagoon. The Hilton is designed as the imaginary biblical palace of the Queen of Sheba, the architecture and interior design are characterized by hand painted motifs, mosaics and domes. The hotel offers a private beach, a spacious synagogue, energetic activities and a children's club. Herods Hotel Eilat +03%"/#&:0/% 50634 Location: on the Red Sea, a 5-minute drive from the airport. The Hotel consists of a complex of three buildings built in the style of the eastern palace of the fairy tale "1000 and One Nights.": Herods Palace, Herods Vitalis and Herods Boutique. Herods Palace - 300 rooms of different categories designed for the entire family. Herods Vitalis – a standalone spa resort, which has 64 rooms and suites, with an environment of tranquility and quiet, where guests under the age of 18, mobile phones and cigarettes are not to be found. Herods Boutique - suitable for conferences, offers 104 rooms. Room amenities include: balcony, air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV radio, safe, hairdryer, mini bar and coffee corner. Hotel facilities: 5 restaurants, 6 bars, 3 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor swimming pool with fresh water in the winter - heated. A business center, banquet halls, parking, spa complex, gym. Isrotel Royal Beach Hotel Eilat The hotel is located in the heart of the North Coast, just 10 meters from the sea. This 16-storey hotel offers 363 spacious rooms including 207 rooms with balconies overlooking the ^ { " ;;{"ª! [ª "" 11 royal suites with dining room, two showers and a jacuzzi on the balcony. 4 suites include a bedroom, a large dining room and a jacuzzi on the balcony. A junior suite and 2 presidential suites with bedroom, dining room and a Jacuzzi on the balcony. Rooms for disabled people and rooms for people with hearing problems. A Great choice of restaurants and cafes, meeting rooms (from 30 to 1000), a banquet hall. Wireless internet access throughout the hotel for an additional fee. Room amenities: air conditioning, balcony, TV, minibar, coffee corner, telephone, hair dryer. Private Sandy Beach: Free sun beds, mattresses and sun tents. Caesar Premier Eilat Hotel The Caesar Premier Eilat Hotel is located on the North Shore, close to the beach, the promenade and the shopping centers. The newly renovated hotel is situated by the beautiful Lagoon offering a breathtaking view of the Red Sea and the Edom Mountains. Room views are either facing the Marina or overlook the pool and the sea. Leonardo Club Hotel Eilat The Leonardo Club Eilat is the perfect hotel for a family vacation, where all the meals, attractions, and peace and quiet that you need are available in a single location. Our luxurious all inclusive "" ! " # ! captivating attraction: a private water park that will leave children absolutely enthralled! All of these luxurious elements combine to create the ambiance unique to the Leonardo Club Eilat: a soothing and pampering environment for parents, and an unforgettable experience for children. 58 www.jordanandbeyond.com +03%"/#&:0/% HOTELS 50634 Isrotel Agamim Hotel Eilat A hotel in Eilat that is reminiscent of the perfect holiday atmosphere on the mellow shores of the Sinai Peninsula. The hotel offers its guests direct access to the pool from its “Quayside” guestrooms, soothing music, hammocks, places to rest, tropical cocktails and lively parties. A place where you can enjoy complete relaxation and where you are free to do nothing at all... Located on the northern coast, away from the hustle and bustle, on the shore of the beautiful lagoon. Hotel rooms include standard rooms, double rooms with a pool view and , "On the Water" Rooms _#[ ! # the relaxing water of the swimming pool. Room Amenities: air conditioning, telephone, radio, TV, coffee corner, safe. X ^""#!" [ ] children's pool, an equipped gym and a children's club. Astral Marina Eilat # _* ] ! " # enjoy a variety of water sports including kayaks and pedal boats. ]""#! #! ] _""# pool and a poolside snack bar. The 134 spacious rooms have a kitchenette (no cooking), fridge, dining area, 2 TV sets, a coffee/tea set, telephone and safe. Hot and cold drinks, alcoholic beverages, cakes and light meals are available in the lobby bar. The hotel restaurant serves rich and tasty breakfasts and dinners. A mini-market is located at the front of the hotel for your convenience. Beach: within walking distance of the municipal beach. Astral Seaside Hotel Eilat Location: on the north coast, near the boardwalk adjacent to the Red Sea. Within walking distance from the city center, where there shops and entertainment are plentiful. The hotel has 96 comfortable rooms including 3 suites with sea views and consisting of 2 rooms. Most rooms have a balcony. Hotel facilities: Swimming pool with sunbathing area, a lobby bar, parking, restaurant. A variety of recreational activities for children and adults. Conference room, Internet access (surcharge). Children's Playground. Amenities in the room include: air conditioner, refrigerator, telephone, TV LCD, safe, hair dryer. The beach is just a few minutes away from the hotel. Dalia Hotel Eilat Location: On the Northern Red Sea coast, in the heart of a large hotel area, just 150 meters from the beach, near the airport. 400 meters to the shopping center of Eilat. The 3-storey building has 62 standard rooms and 2 family rooms (possible accommodation for four people). Facilities: restaurant, bar, outdoor pool (unheated in the winter), children's pool, an ironing room. Amenities: phone, TV, hair dryer, as well as safe deposit box and mini-bar for an additional fee. Beach - within walking distance. Americana Hotel Eilat Location: On the Northern Red Sea coast. Near the airport, 500 meters from the city center and 5 minutes from the shopping center. The hotel consists of 3 wings: one-story bungalows, two-story and three-storey housing. 140 rooms, 50 of them are equipped with kitchenettes and 41 rooms and suites have large balconies overlooking the pool, and connecting rooms Facilities: restaurant, a dairy coffee shop, grill, outdoor swimming pool heated in winter, children's pool, mini club (open in summer), babysitting services for a fee. The hotel has a supermarket, a shop and a nightclub. Sauna and jacuzzi - free of charge. Amenities: air conditioning, safe, mini bar, telephone, TV, hair dryer. Beach: a 10-minute walk to the municipal beach. www.jordanandbeyond.com 59 +03%"/#&:0/% CITY BREAKS 50634 4 Days Tel Aviv City Break 4 Days Dead Sea & Jerusalem City Break Day 1: Arrive Tel Aviv – Haifa Welcome to Holy Land Arrive Ben Gurion International Airport and transfer to Haifa, where you will check in to your hotel. The evening is free to enjoy this beautiful city. Overnight in Haifa. Day 1: Arrive Tel Aviv Welcome to Holy Land Arrive Ben Gurion International Airport and transfer to Tel Aviv , where you will check in to your hotel. The evening is free to enjoy this beautiful city. Overnight in Tel Aviv. Day 2: Caesarea – Haifa – Acco – Tel Aviv After breakfast, we do a city tour of Haifa and surround. 'Exit north to Caesarea, the ancient Roman Capital and port. Walking tour of theatre and archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue to Haifa, Mt. Carmel, scenic view of Bahai garden, city and port. Drive to Rosh Hanikra to visit the limestone grottos and view border with Lebanon. Return via Acre to visit the Crusader underground city and crypt. Walk through the Old City market. Return to your respective hotels. Transfer to Tel Aviv // Check in to your hotel. Overnight in Tel Aviv. Day 2: Tel Aviv city tour – Dead Sea After breakfast, we take you on a city tour of Tel Aviv. We start our tour with taking a view of the Metropolitan city of Tel Aviv, driving through the main streets and past the main places of interest. Continue to visit Jaffa - south of Tel Aviv which is considered to be the world's oldest sea-port. Much of Old Jaffa has been lovingly restored and now houses an artists colony and galleries, together with the many churches and mosques which make for a unique site. Visit Diamond Exchange in Tel Aviv and Oppenheimer Diamond Museum. Overnight in Dead Sea. Day 3: Tel Aviv city tour After breakfast, we take you on a city tour of Tel Aviv. We start our tour with taking a view of the Metropolitan city of Tel Aviv, driving through the main streets and past the main places of interest. Continue to visit JAFFA - south of Tel Aviv which is considered to be the world's oldest seaport. Much of Old Jaffa has been lovingly restored and now houses an artists colony and galleries, together with the many churches and mosques which make for a unique site. Visit Diamond Exchange in Tel Aviv and Oppenheimer Diamond Museum. Overnight in Tel Aviv. Day 3: Dead Sea After breakfast the day is free to enjoy the sun and sand of the dead sea. The dead sea is the lowest point on earth in any land mass 417 meters below sea level, The quantity of water that evaporates from it is greater than that which flows into it, such that this body of water has the highest concentration of salt in the world (340 gms per litre). Its called “the lowest health spa in the world.” Sea salts are produced to promote tourism and good health. The composition of the salts and minerals in the water are what " Dead Sea being famous for its deposits of black mud that is easy to spread on the body and provides the skin with nourishing minerals. As if that were not enough, the " _" thus making the Dead Sea a provider for good health and healing for vacationers from all over the world. Day 4: Fly out After an early breakfast, complete your packing, check out of the hotel and set off to Tel Aviv airport for your onward or back home. End of Services!! 60 www.jordanandbeyond.com CITY BREAKS Enjoy special Spa treatments in your hotel on your own or [ # # ^ Day 4: Fly out After an early breakfast, complete your packing, check out of the hotel and set off to Tel Aviv airport for your onward [# " End of Services!! 6 Days Glimpse of Holy Land Day 1: Arrive Tel Aviv - Haifa Welcome to Holy Land Arrive Ben Gurion International Airport and transfer to Haifa, where you will check in to your hotel. The evening is free to enjoy this beautiful city. Overnight in Tel Aviv. Day 2: Tel Aviv city tour After breakfast, we take you on a city tour of Tel Aviv. We start our tour with taking a view of the Metropolitan city of Tel Aviv, driving through the main streets and past the main places of interest. Continue to visit JAFFA - south of Tel Aviv which is considered to be the world's oldest seaport. Much of Old Jaffa has been lovingly restored and now houses an artists colony and galleries, together with the many churches and mosques which make for a unique site. Visit Diamond Exchange in Tel Day 3: Caesarea - Haifa - Acco - Tel Aviv After breakfast, we do a city tour of Haifa and surround. 'Exit north to Caesarea, the ancient Roman Capital and port. Walking tour of theatre and archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue to Haifa, Mt. Carmel, scenic view of Bahai garden, city and port. Drive to Rosh Hanikra to visit the limestone grottos and view border with Lebanon. Return via Acre to visit the Crusader underground city and crypt. Walk through the Old City market. Transfer to Jerusalem. Check in to your hotel. Overnight in Jerusalem. Day 4: Half day tour of Jerusalem city (Does not operate on Saturday) After breakfast, we proceed on a half day city tour of Jerusalem. Panoramic overview from the Mount of Olives, overlook Jerusalem-new city and the Temple Mount Esplanade of old city. Travel along the Kidron Valley to view the Garden of Gethsemane and the walls of the city. Via the Armenian Quarter enter The Western (Wailing) Wall square via the local Bazaar to the Christian Quarter, the Stations of the Cross(Via Dolorosa) and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre – the site of # *; " street, the Cardo and the renovated Jewish Quarter. End of tour in Old City by 1pm. Overnight in Jerusalem. Day 5: Day trip to Dead Sea After breakfast, we proceed on a day trip to the dead sea. The dead sea is the lowest point on earth in any land mass 417 meters below sea level, The quantity of water that evaporates from it is greater than that which flows into it, such that this body of water has the highest concentration of salt in the world (340 gms per litre). Its called “the lowest health spa in the world.” Sea salts are produced to promote tourism and good health. The composition of the salts and minerals in the water are what make it so unique ^ # " deposits of black mud that is easy to spread on the body and provides the skin with nourishing minerals. As if that #" _"" # ^ ! for good health and healing for vacationers from all over the world. Overnight in Jerusalem. Day 6: Fly out After an early breakfast, complete your packing, check out of the hotel and set off to Tel Aviv airport for your onward [# " End of Services!! www.jordanandbeyond.com 61 +03%"/#&:0/% BIBLICAL TOURS 50634 5 Days Christina Tour Day 1: Arrival In Holy Land Arrival at Allenby Bridge. You will be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv for dinner and overnight. Day 2: Jaffa, Caesarea, Mt.Carmel, Nazareth, Jordan River, Tiberias After breakfast begin your tour of Holy Land by driving through the city of Tel Aviv to ancient Jaffa to see the site of the House of Simon the Tanner. Here Peter had a vision. Continue northwards along the Mediterranean coast via the Plains of Sharon to ancient Caesarea. Visit the Roman theater . Drive via Mt. Carmel to Nazareth and visit the Church of Annunciation built at the site where Gabriel informed Mary she would give birth to the Messiah. Continue via CANA to the Jordan River in whose waters John baptized Jesus. Continue through Tiberias to your Galilee hotel for dinner and overnight. D a y 3 : B o a t R i d e , C a p e r n a u m , Ta b g h a , M t . O f Beatitudes, Jericho, Dead Sea, Jerusalem After breakfast drive to Tiberias and take a Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee. Visit ancient Capernaum where Jesus lived and performed many miracles. Visit Tabgha where Jesus Mt.Of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount. Continue via Jericho the city Joshua destroyed, to the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth. Conditions permitting, float in its unique mineral rich water. Travel up the Judean Hills to Jerusalem the Holy City. Check into Jerusalem hotel for dinner and overnight.Mount of Beatitudes Day 4: Old City Of Jerusalem And Betelhem After breakfast drive to MT. of Olives for an overview of Jerusalem and hear an explanation of Jerusalem's history. Time for photos and possibly a camel ride. Visit the site of Jesus' ascension. On to the Garden Of Gethsemane Where Jesus thought of the bitter cup he would drink. See the old olive trees and visit the Church of Agony. Enter the old City through St. Stephen's gate and visit the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus cured the Paralytic man. Walk along the VIA Dolorosa and follow the 14 Stations of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built over the site of Calvary and the Tomb. Continue to Mt. Zion and visit the Upper Room where Jesus and his Disciples ate the Last Supper. Drive to Bethlehem to visit the Church of Nativity built on the site of the Manager where Jesus was born. View the Shepherds' Fields where the shepherds were tending their [ star to Bethlehem. Return to Jerusalem hotel for dinner and overnight.Garden of Gethsemane Jerusalem Day 5: Departure Today you will be transferred Allenby for your departure. 62 www.jordanandbeyond.com BIBLICAL TOURS 8 Days Holy Land Tour Day 1: Jerusalem Arrive at Allenby Bridge and transfer to hotel in Tel Aviv for overnight. Day 2: Haifa – Tzippori – Tiberias Leave Tel-Aviv and travel north along the Mediterranean coast to Haifa, drive up to the peak of Mount Carmel to ! " X # * _ ^ Persian Garden. Continue via Acre to Rosh Hanikra; descend by cable car to visit the grottos and the Lebanese border, then motor down to Tzippori, the ancient capital of the Galilee with the recent excavations and impressive mosaics. Continue to Kibbutz Hotel or Tiberias for overnight. Day 3: Nazareth – Upper Galilee and Golan Heights Travel to Nazareth and visit the Church of the Annunciation _ # >!! and ascend the Golan Heights. Visit the former Syrian fortifications, Birkat Ram, the Druze villages. Via Banias, source of the Jordan River, drive to the Kibbutz hotel for overnight. Day 4: Tiberias – Beth Shean – Tel Aviv Drive along the shores of the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum, visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue, then Mount of Beatitudes and drive through the city of Tiberias. Continue to Beth Shean, visit the city & the excavations and through the Sharon Valley drive south to Tel Aviv-Jaffa for a short city tour and overnight. Day 5: Tel Aviv – Beersheva – Arad – Massada – Jerusalem Leave Tel Aviv - via Ashdod - Ashkelon - Beersheba. A short visit to the Negev capital. Continue via Arad to Massada. Ascend by cable car to the fortress, which was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the " X_ ! synagogue, bathhouse, etc. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea. Descend for a ![ _ place. Via Ein Gedi & Kalya proceed to Jerusalem for overnight. Day 6: Jerusalem Tomb of King David, sightseeing of the new city. Drive to Mount Scopus for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. On to the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of the Agony. Drive to Mount Zion for a visit to the tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey. Sightseeing # X "_ ^ of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, view the new Supreme Court building, and visit Mount Herzl and Yad Vashem (the memorial to the six million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust). Then visit the model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Afternoon visit of the Hadassah medical center & the synagogue with Marc Chagall stained glass windows. Then via Ein Karem (the birth place of John the Baptist), return to Hotel. Day 7: Jerusalem – (Old City) – Bethlehem* Walk through one of the Gates to the walled Old City: the renewed Jewish Quarter; the Western Wall, the Temple area; the colorful bazaars; Via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Continue to Bethlehem* to visit _]" Jerusalem for overnight. Day 8 Breakfast. Transfer to Allenby Bridge for departure. *Site under the Palestinian Authority Jurisdiction. Visit subjugated to situation. www.jordanandbeyond.com 63 +03%"/#&:0/% ISLAMIC TOURS 50634 5 Days Islamic Tour Day 01: Amman Airport – Jerusalem You will be met and assisted by J&B Airport staff through the immigration, customs and luggage handling. Jerusalem: the third holiest city in the world for Muslims, visit Jericho; Spring of Tel Elisha, where the Prophet Elisha changed bitter water to sweet water. Visit the 8th century Umayad Palace of Hisham. Lunch in Jericho. Drive to Jerusalem for free for pray. Overnight in Jerusalem Day 02: Jerusalem Full day visit of Al Aqsa Holy Mosque, Masjid Omar Bi Al Khattab, visit the Islamic Museum, the Muslim and Jewish quarters, the old markets of Jerusalem, Church of Holy Sepulcher, where Nabi Issa is said to be buried, the old city walls of Sultan Suleiman, visit the mosques of: Salman El Farisi, Al Alami, Rabiah El Adawieh. Visit Nebi Samuel Mosque. Visit the Holy Land Museum to see the Dead Sea Scrolls. Visit the L.A. Mayer Museum of Islamic Art. Day 03: Jerusalem – Hebron – Bethlehem – Jerusalem Drive to Hebron: the city of Nabi Ibrahim and his Maqam, pray in Al Haram. Bethlehem: visit the church of Nativity where Nabi Issa “Jesus” was born. Overnight Jerusalem. Day 04: Jerusalem Free Day Free day in Jerusalem for as much as you can pray at Al Aqsa mosque. Overnight in Jerusalem Day 05: Jerusalem – Amman Tour – King Abdulah Mosque – Ahlul Kahf – Amman Airport Drive to the border to cross to Jordan. drive to Amman and start tour of Amman the capital of Jordan is a city which geographically straddles seven hills and historically sits astride many centuries. The city's modern buildings blend 64 www.jordanandbeyond.com with the remnants of ancient civilizations. The profusion of gleaming white houses, kebab stalls with roasting meat, and tiny cafes where rich Arabian coffee is sipped in the afternoon sunshine, conjure a mood straight from a thousand and one nights. It is a city with a timeless ambiance, where a slight detour off the beaten track reveals the wonders of a Bronze Age settlement or a Byzantine monastery. In its Souks (markets), you can bargain for fruit, perfume, gold or other exquisite luxuries of the Middle East. Visit King Abdullah Mosque and Dhuhur Pray. Ahlul Kahf (7 Sleepers cave): the cave where seven worshipers who were persecuted by the Roman Emperor Trajan, escaped to a cave and then to Amman Airport for departure. ISLAMIC TOURS 6 Days Islamic Tour Day 1: Arrival at Allenby Bridge or Tel Aviv Airport. Overnight in Jerusalem Day 02: Breakfast at the hotel. Ascent to Al Haram Al Sharif. Visit the Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock. Visit the Islamic Museum. Visit the (restored) ancient Roman Cardo in Old "_ ^ " Quarter, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (where Jesus is said to have been buried), the old City walls built by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century. Tour of the Mount of Olives and local mosques: Salman El Farisi, Al Alami, Rabiah El Adawieh. Visit Nebi Samuel Mosque. Visit the Holy Land Museum to see the Dead Sea Scrolls. Visit the L.A. Mayer Museum of Islamic Art. Drive to Bethlehem, birthplace of King Daoud. Visit the Tomb of Rachel (mother of Joseph) and the Church of the Nativity (birthplace of Jesus). Return to Hotel for overnight. Day 3: After breakfast, start the tour of the Mosque of King Daoud. Drive to Bethlehem, visit the Church of the Nativity and the Tomb of Rachel followed by a visit to Nebi Samuel Mosque. Return to Jerusalem to visit the Holy Land Museum and see the Dead Sea Scrolls. Visit the L.A. Mayer Museum of Islamic Art. Overnight in Jerusalem. Day 4: After breakfast at the hotel drive to the Pools of Solomon and to Hebron (El Khalil), drive to Nebi Daniel to visit the Oak of Mamre (dwelling place of Ibrahimn (El Khalil) and the tree where he received the three angels. Visit local museum and Islamic University. Visit and pray at the burial place of Ibrahim (PUH) and his family. Drive to Ramle for a tour of Muslim sites. Drive to Jaffa for walking tour of city; the Mahmudiye Mosque; Tomb of Abu Nahat and his two fountains; Jaffa Museum. Visit Hassan Bek Mosque. Overnight in Jerusalem. www.jordanandbeyond.com 65 +03%"/#&:0/% ISLAMIC TOURS 50634 Day 5: Free day in Jerusalem for praying at Al Aqsa Mosque. Overnight in Jerusalem Day 6: Travel from to Jericho via the Jordan Valley. Visit the Spring of Tel Elish, the Omayyad Palace of Hisham, the Boys Agricultural School. Drive to the Dead Sea. Visit the Ein ^! "V[ Z ^ Drive to Khan Nebi Moussa. Continue to Allenby Bridge for crossing to Jordan Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock. Visit the Islamic Museum. Visit the (restored) ancient Roman Cardo in Old "_ ^ " Quarter, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (where Jesus is said to have been buried), the old City walls built by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century. Tour of the Mount of Olives and local mosques: Salman El Farisi, Al Alami, Rabiah El Adawieh. Visit Nebi Samuel Mosque. Visit the Holy Land Museum to see the Dead Sea Scrolls. Visit the L.A. Mayer Museum of Islamic Art. Drive to Bethlehem, birthplace of King Daoud. Visit the Tomb of Rachel (mother of Joseph) and the Church of the Nativity (birthplace of Jesus). Return to Hotel for overnight. 8 Days Islamic Tour Day 1: Arrival at Allenby Bridge or Tel Aviv Airport. Overnight in Jerusalem Day 02: Breakfast at the hotel. Ascent to Al Haram Al Sharif. Visit the Day 3: After breakfast, start the tour of the Mosque of King Daoud. Drive to Bethlehem, visit the Church of the Nativity and the Tomb of Rachel followed by a visit to Nebi Samuel Mosque. Return to Jerusalem to visit the Holy Land Museum and see the Dead Sea Scrolls. Visit the L.A. Mayer Museum of Islamic Art. Overnight in Jerusalem. Day 4: After breakfast at the hotel drive to the Pools of Solomon and to Hebron (El Khalil), drive to Nebi Daniel to visit the Oak of Mamre (dwelling place of Ibrahimn (El Khalil) and the tree where he received the three angels. Visit local museum and Islamic University. Visit and pray at the burial place of Ibrahim (PUH) and his family. Drive to Ramle for a tour of Muslim sites. Drive to Jaffa for walking tour of city; the Mahmudiye Mosque; Tomb of Abu Nahat and his two fountains; Jaffa Museum. Visit Hassan Bek Mosque. Overnight in Jerusalem. Day 5: Breakfast at your Hotel and then Drive to Acre (stopovers to 66 www.jordanandbeyond.com ISLAMIC TOURS visit Sidna Ali, the Roman and Crusader ruins at Caesarea, the Islamic religious Institute in Baka El Gharbiyah, the * _]"! ! X Z _ 13th century port; El Jazzar Mosque, El Kamel Mosque and Khan El Umdan. Drive to Tiberius (stopover at the Horns of Hittin (where Saladin defeated the crusaders in 1182 AD). ]]_ {] " the Omar Jamia El Kebir Mosque – now a museum. Overnight in Jerusalem. Day 6: Free day in Jerusalem for praying at Al Aqsa Mosque. Overnight in Jerusalem Day 7: Free day in Jerusalem for praying at Al Aqsa Mosque. Overnight in Jerusalem. Day 8: Travel from to Jericho via the Jordan Valley. Visit the Spring of Tel Elish, the Omayyad Palace of Hisham, the Boys Agricultural School. Drive to the Dead Sea. Visit the Ein ^! "V[ Z ^ Drive to Khan Nebi Moussa. Continue to Allenby Bridge for crossing to Jordan www.jordanandbeyond.com 67 +03%"/#&:0/% BEACH STAY 50634 5 Days Eilat Beach Stay Day 1: Arrival at Arava Border. Transfer to Hotel in Eilat Overnight Eilat Day 2: After breakfast travel by jeep through the desert to tour the Red Canyon with its deep red sandstone which makes up most of the landscape and is intermixed with a variety of other shades of red coloured by minerals that have stained the walls. In the afternoon visit the Underwater Observatory where you will experience a unique introduction to the marine life of the Red Sea. It is here that visitors can go down 6 meters (Disabled accessible) to observe an ever changing vista of sea life surrounded by coral reef while looking out into the depths of the Red Sea through viewing windows. Overnight at your Eilat Hotel. Day 3: After Breakfast at your hotel you will spend the day at the Dolphin Reef private beach where you will enjoy the unique opportunity of diving or snorkelling with dolphins. This site situated on the shores of the Red Sea is unique as it allows visitors to observe and meet the dolphins in their natural habitat. The Dolphins have not been domesticated and they do not live in an enclosed area and are free to swim into the open sea at will and are free to continue their daily routine of playing, hunting and socialising. Overnight Eilat Day 4: Day of leisure to relax on the beach, stroll around the promenade or choose to enjoy one of the many activities available while in Eilat. Overnight Eilat Day 5: Breakfast and half day free for shopping or just relaxing on the beach until transfer to Arava crossing for departure. 8 Days Eilat Beach Stay Day 1: Arrival at Arava Border. Transfer to Hotel in Eilat. Overnight Eilat Day 2: After breakfast travel by jeep through the desert to tour the Red Canyon with its deep red sandstone which makes up most of the landscape and is intermixed with a variety of other shades of red coloured by minerals that have stained the walls. In the afternoon visit the Underwater Observatory where you will experience a unique introduction to the marine life of the Red Sea. It is here that visitors can go down 6 meters (Disabled accessible) to observe an ever changing vista of sea life surrounded by coral reef while looking out into the depths of the Red Sea through viewing windows. Overnight at your Eilat Hotel 68 www.jordanandbeyond.com BEACH STAY Day 3: After Breakfast at your hotel you will spend the day at the Dolphin Reef private beach where you will enjoy the unique opportunity of diving or snorkelling with dolphins. This site situated on the shores of the Red Sea is unique as it allows visitors to observe and meet the dolphins in their natural habitat. The Dolphins have not been domesticated and they do not live in an enclosed area and are free to swim into the open sea at will and are free to continue their daily routine of playing, hunting and socialising. Overnight Eilat Day 4: Day of leisure to relax on the beach, stroll around the promenade or choose to enjoy one of the many activities available while in Eilat. Day 5: ! ^ _ Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai where Moses received "" " ^ _ ! one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world and incorporates the sight of the burning bush seen by Moses and where God spoke to him. Return for overnight in Eilat Day 6: Half day jeep tour to the Timna valley and the remarkable ## Q#^"_ for Water sport activities such as, banana, windsurfing, parasailing & Jet Ski. Overnight Eilat. Day 7: 4 hour relaxing boat cruise along the coast that will include an excellent lunch. The rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Eilat Day 8: Breakfast and half day free for shopping or just relaxing on the beach until transfer to Arava crossing or departure. www.jordanandbeyond.com 69 +03%"/#&:0/% HIKING TOURS 50634 12 Days Hiking Holy Land Day 1: Arrival – Jaffa, Tel Aviv Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv in the late afternoon. Special guides will assist you through customs and help you board an air conditioned motor coach which will drive you through ancient Jaffa where Peter has his vision on !^"] _]# will see the beautiful plains of Sharon and to your left the sun just beginning to set over the blue Mediterranean Sea. Check into Hotel for dinner and overnight. Day 2: Ceasarea, Mt. Carmel, Rosh Hanikra, Peki’in, Mt.Meron, Naftali Mountains, Kibbutz After breakfast travel north along the blue Mediterranean to Ceasarea, an ancient Mediterranean city halfway between Tel Aviv and Haifa, containing many ruins most of which date from the Crusader period. Prominent among these are the Hippodrome, the Crusader City, and the Roman amphitheatre. Walk through the Roman Colosseum, visit the Crusader city, clamber on a 2000 year old Roman Aqueduct. Continue North to the summit of Mt. Carmel, where you will _!!!* Rosh Hanikra. The waves lapping at the foot of the cliff have carved labyrinthine grottos out of the white cliffs which jut into the sea, called the Ladders of Tyre. A cable car will take you from the top of the cliffs to the fascinating grottos below. Next we travel inland toward the region of Galilee, driving past _ " " to have lived there continuously for 2000 years.-stopping at Mt.Meron, 4000 feet above sea level and the highest summit in Galilee. After climbing the steep path to the ruins of an ancient synagogue you will descend to the dark cave where Holy Land most famous Rabbi Hillel the Elder is buried. From there you will climb for two miles on a steep rocky path to the “Throne of Messiah” where ancient Jews believed the Messiah would appear and Elizah, his forerunner would blow 70 www.jordanandbeyond.com his trumpet to herald the deliverance of Holy Land. You will # #! drive north to the Naftali Mountains to a Kibbutz, for dinner and overnight. DAY 3: Good Fence, Tel Dan, Banias, Tel Fachar, Nimrod Castle, Golan Heights, Birkat Ram, Gamla, Kursi, Capernaum, Tabgha, Mt of Beatitudes Banias Nature ReserveAfter breakfast drive to the good fence on the Lebanese border. Vist Tel Dan Nature Reserve. Proceed to Banias (Caesarea Phillipi) one of the main sources of the Jordan River which runs through lush woodlands and ends in a broad lagoon in the shadow of Mount Hermon. It was here that Philip, son of Herod, established the city by the name of Caesarea Phillipi and the town is mentioned in the New Testament and Talmud. Visit Tel Fachar and then on to Nimrod Castle. Drive up the X# X and Syria during 1967 and 1973, and then visit BIRKAT RAM a natural pool on the northern Golan Heights with water sources from both underground flow and rainwater. Legend claims a connection between the pool and the sources of the Banias spring and the pool serves as a reservoir for settlements in the area. Visit Gamla, the first outpost to fall during the Jewish Revolt against Rome. Enjoy a two mile, round trip hike to ruins of the city and fortress. An easy descent and an invigorating climb back. Continue to CAPERNAUM on the northwest shore of the sea of Galilee where Jesus began his preaching career. The town is also well known during Second Temple, Roman and Byzantine periods. Visit TABGHA site of the Miracle of the Feeding of the 5000. Drive to the MT. of BEATITUDES site of Jesus Sermon on the Mount. Check into Kibbuts for dinner and overnight. View of Nazareth DAY 4: Mt. Arbel, Boat Ride, Cana, Nazareth, Megiddo, Beit Shean, Jordan River. Early morning visit Mt. Arbel with its half mile hike to the HIKING TOURS summit. Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast take a Boat Ride across the Cea of Galilee. Vist Cana the site of the Miracle of the Wine. Continue to Nazareth, traditional site of the Annunciation and boyhood home of Jesus. Continue to MEGGIDO, Canaanite town whose king was ^ ] " ^"_ time. Proceed to BEIT SHEAN excavated ancient city with its ruins of Roman Amphitheater and colosseum. Drive to the Jordan River where some of the group will be baptized. Return to Kibbutz for dinner and overnight.. Day 5: Belvoir, Jordan Valley, Jericho, Qumran, Dead Sea Before Dawn gather on the beach to watch the sun rise above the Golan Heights. Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, travel back in time 2000 years driving south through the Jordan Valley up high mountains to the ancient Crusader castle of Belvoir. Explore the castle. Continue south with every mile telling a Bible Story on the way to Monastery Of The Temptation, Quarantal. Close by, Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness after he was tempted by Satan. Walk the steep easy path to the monastery for a visit then climb above the building for spectacular views of Jericho, Jordan Valley and Dead Sea. After lunch head south along the beautiful Dead Sea to the caves of Qumran Where The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Continue south past great salt deposits to the Dead Sea. Before dinner there is time for a quick swim. Dinner and overnight at hotel on the Dead Sea. Day 6: Wadi Arugot, Ein Gedi Today is a choice of a wonderful all day desert hike or to remain at the hotel to swim in the Dead Sea. Hike starts with a drive up the coast to beautiful Wadi Arugot in the Negev Desert near the entrance of Ein Gedi. Here David hid from King Saul. Take a ten mile trek through the Wadi to high springs. Stop at any clear refreshing pool to swim or relax in the shade of lush foliage. Following a steep desert path, hike up the canyon to a beautiful waterfall which feeds a stream to the Dead Sea. Area abounds in wildlife, Ibex, Mountain sheep and the unique little Coney. Carry a box lunch from the hotel which you can eat at the waterfall. Take time for a swim and stretch out on a warm rock to dry. Return to hotel for a delicious dinner and overnight. The Negev Day7: Flour Caves, Yorkeam, Large Crater, Yerucham, Tzin, Nachal Ein Avdat, Mamshit After breakfast proceed to the Flour Caves and then hike to Ein Yorkeam. Visit the Large Crater lying between the Tzin Desert and the Wadi close to the town of Mizpe Ramon, this is the largest of three natural craters that are among the "##_ "#{" wide and 200 meters deep. An ancient Nabatean fort lies to the east. Visit Yerucham and Ein Avdat an ancient city south of Beersheba built by the Nabateans in the 2nd Century at a major trade crossroad in the Negev Desert. The remains have been partially reconstructed and Avdat is one of the most important monuments from the Roman, Nabatean, and Byzantine periods in the entire Negev. Return via Mamshit to the Dead Sea. Dinner and overnight at Hotel. Day 8: Massada, Arad, (Possible Camel Ride) Tel Sheva, Yad Mordechai, Ashkelon, Beit Guvrin, Elah Valley, Jerusalem. Early morning walk up the snake path to Massada a massive rocky outcrop in the Judean Desert, 2km from the shore of the Dead Sea and the site of the most dramatic act in Jewish history, when Jewish rebels elected mass suicide rather than submit to Roman capture in 73 A.C. The " X_ impregnable fortress have been exposed, as have the remains of the eight roman army camps that surrounded the " _# ^ sunrise. Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast return to Metsada and ascend by cable car for visit of the area. www.jordanandbeyond.com 71 +03%"/#&:0/% HIKING TOURS 50634 Walk down the other side where the bus will meet you and take you to Arad (Possibility of Camel Ride). Visit Tel Sheva and Yad Mordechai south of Ashkelon, a kibbutz since 1943 named after Mordechai Anielewicz, leader of the Warsaw !# Independence, remains of the shelled water tower were left as a tribute. Sites include a mark in memory of the fallen, a model of the 1948 battle site and a museum of the Holocaust ghetto resistance and a military history of the Negev desert. Proceed to Ashkelon and the Bell Cave at Beit Guvrin. Proceed through the Elah Valley where David slew Goliath and check into hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. View from Mount of Olives Day 9: Mt of Olives, Garden Tomb, Calvary, Old City, Abu Gosh Pre-dawn wake up call. Atop Mount of Olives experience sunrise over “Jerusalem the Golden”. Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast visit the beautiful Garden Tomb outside the city walls next to the ancient site of Calvery. Pause, remember and celebrate communion. Spend the remainder of the morning in Jerusalem’s Old City. Visit the Jewish Quarter the Cardo and the Western Wall, drive to seldom visited Abu Gosh where the Ark of the Covenant is believed to have rested. Hike back to Jerusalem via the ancient Emmaus Road as Jesus did the evening of His resurrection. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. Day 10: Jerusalem After breakfast either remain in Jerusalem for shopping in the Old City or hike on the Jericho Road. Eight mile hike down mysterious Wadi Kelt dried riverbed through the Judean wilderness, close to the place where Elijah was fed by ravens. Hike part of the aqueduct which brought water from Jerusalem to Jericho. Climb up to visit the ST. Georges Monastery. Bus back to Jerusalem passing the INN of the Good Samaritan. Next stop are the biblical gardens of 72 www.jordanandbeyond.com Tantur. Watch the sun set over the village of Jesus’ birth. After dinner at hotel head back to Mt. of Olives for time of quiet meditation above the Garden Of Gethsemane to share stories of the cross. Return to hotel full of thoughts and worship. DAY 11 - Day at Leisure Breakfast and dinner at hotel. Full day at Leisure. DAY 12 - Departure What does a typical visit include? Meet and assist upon arrival and departure. Assistance to get visas. Luggage handling at airport and trolleys. Half-board or bed & Breakfast accommodation as per choice. We offer a wide selections of 5*/4/3*/2* and guest house and desert camps hotels all over Holy Land. Entrance fees to all sites and museums listed in each tour. Private and permanent guide as per language requested (English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Hungarian … and much more) Transportation by modern AC cars / minivans/ coaches as per group’s size. Water on coaches on daily basis. Arabic sweet. Free tour leader for groups. Maps and brochures of Holy Land. Pilgrim's ceriticate. Applicable taxes. And much more ……