8 Days, 7 Nights Biblical Tour of Jordan

Upon arrival, our representative will assist you with airport procedures and introduce you to your English-speaking driver. Drive for about 1 hour to Amman, the capital of Jordan. In the evening, stroll through the old souq and try Jordan’s most famous dessert, Knafeh, at Habiba. Overnight in Amman.

After breakfast, visit the Amman Citadel, home to the Temple of Hercules, a Byzantine church, and the Umayyad Palace. Continue to Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. The area later became one of the earliest Christian pilgrimage sites, with ancient churches and caves used by monks. Return to Amman for overnight.

Head north to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world, known for its theaters, temples, and colonnaded streets. Continue to Anjara, where Jesus and his mother Mary are believed to have rested during their travels. Visit the Lady of the Mount Church. Then proceed to Umm Qais (Gadara), one of the ancient Decapolis cities, overlooking the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights. Return to Amman for overnight.

After breakfast, drive to Umm Al Rasas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its early Christian churches and remarkable mosaics. Continue to Madaba, the “City of Mosaics,” to see the 6th-century map of the Holy Land at St. George’s Church. Then visit Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land. End your day at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, to float and relax. Overnight at Dead Sea hotel.

After breakfast, drive with your guide to Mukawir (Machaerus), the hilltop fortress where John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded by Herod Antipas. Continue to Karak, famous for its massive Crusader Castle, one of the largest in the region. Then head south through scenic landscapes to Petra, the rose-red city carved into the rock. Overnight in Petra.

Explore the wonders of Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Walk through the 1.2 km Siq to reach the iconic Treasury, then continue to the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs, and the Great Temple. If you wish, climb up to the Monastery or the High Place of Sacrifice for panoramic views. Overnight in Petra.

Visit Little Petra, a smaller Nabataean site with ancient frescoes, carved reservoirs, and banquet halls used for festivals. Then drive to Wadi Rum, known as “Mars on Earth.” Enjoy a 4x4 jeep tour through its dramatic sand dunes, canyons, and rock bridges such as Um Fruth and Burdah. Watch the sunset and savor a traditional Bedouin dinner under the stars. Overnight in Wadi Rum.

After breakfast, transfer to Queen Alia International Airport (around 3.5 hours) for your departure, marking the end of your unforgettable journey in Jordan.