Biblical Jordan 8 Day Pilgrimage of Sacred Sites

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Amman airport – Amman overnight
1 stop
1
Amman
Arrive at Queen Alia International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Amman. Settle in and get ready to begin your journey through Jordan’s rich history.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
As-Salt & Amman City Tour- Amman overnight
2 stops
2
Al Salt
Start the day with a visit to As-Salt, a UNESCO World Heritage town known for its traditional architecture. Explore the Archaeological Museum, Folklore Museum, Abu Jaber House, and St. George Church, discovering layers of history preserved in this charming town.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Amman
Return to Amman to continue the city tour, visiting the Citadel, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the archaeological and folklore museums that reveal the city’s ancient roots.
4 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Jerash – Anjara – Mar Elias – Amman overnight
3 stops
4
Jerash
Travel north to Jerash, one of the most impressive Roman cities outside Italy, with its colonnaded streets, grand theatres, and historic temples.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Then visit Anjara and the Our Lady of the Mountain Church, followed by Mar Elias, associated with the prophet Elijah.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Amman
Return to Amman for overnight.
Admission ticket free
Day 4
Pella – Umm Qais – Amman overnight
2 stops
7
Pella
Explore Pella, where archaeological remains span from the Chalcolithic to the Islamic periods. Continue to Umm Qais (ancient Gadara), overlooking the Sea of Galilee and known for the biblical story of the Gadarene swine.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Amman
Return to Amman in the evening.
Admission ticket free
Day 5
Amman – Madaba – Mount Nebo – Umm Al Rasas – Petra overnight
4 stops
9
Madaba Mosaic Map
Visit Madaba, home to the famous Mosaic Map at St. George’s Church.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
Mount Nebo
Travel to Mount Nebo, where tradition holds that Moses viewed the Promised Land, offering a panoramic view of the Jordan Valley.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
11
Explore Umm Al Rasas, a UNESCO site rich with ancient ruins and mosaics.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
12
Petra - Wadi Musa
Continue south to Petra, the legendary Rose Red City.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Petra Full Day Visit- Petra overnight
1 stop
13
Petra
Spend the day uncovering the wonders of Petra. Walk through the narrow Siq to the iconic Treasury, then explore tombs, temples, the amphitheatre, and the colonnaded street. This full-day tour allows you to fully appreciate the scale and craftsmanship of this ancient city.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Petra – Mukawir – Bethany Beyond Jordan – Amman overnight
3 stops
14
Visit Mukawir (Machaerus), the fortress where John the Baptist was imprisoned and executed.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
15
Continue to Bethany Beyond Jordan, the baptism site of Jesus Christ along the Jordan River.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
16
Amman
Return to Amman for your final night in the capital.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Transfer to Amman airport for Departure
1 stop
17
Amman
After breakfast, transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your departure, concluding your journey through the historical and cultural highlights of Jordan.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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