Excursions in Jordan

Petra

Going on excursions is probably a must in Jordan and Petra, which is one of Jordan's national treasures, is perhaps at the top of the list. Petra has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1985. In 2007, the site was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. For over 200 years, this outstanding ancient city has been on travelers' must-see wish lists. One of Petra's buildings “The Treasury” seen in the final scene of the movie "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" and is one of many archaeological wonders to be explored here.

Petra is undoubtedly Jordan's most valuable treasure and biggest tourist attraction. A large, unique city, carved directly from the mountain walls by the Nabataeans. This was an industrious Arab people who settled here more than 2 years ago and made Petra an important hub for silk, spices and trade routes linking China, India and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome.

The entrance to the city is through the Siq, a narrow gorge of over 1 km which is surrounded on both sides by 80 m high cliffs. Just walking through the Siq is an experience in itself, the colors and rock formations are dazzling. At the end of the chasm you are greeted by Al-Khazneh (Treasury) glimmering before you. This is an impressive experience. With its massive facade, 30m wide and 43m high, carved out of the great, dark pink rock wall, it outshines everything else in its vicinity. It was carved at the beginning of the first century, as the tomb of an important Nabatean king.

Wadi Rum

Excursions in Jordan with Petra are not everything. When you are here, you must also visit Wadi Rum, which is one of the world's most beautiful desert regions. Here you will experience a fascinating landscape characterized by sandstone and granite cliffs rising out of the red desert sand.

Follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia through the amazing nature for an experience you will never forget. Many inscriptions and rock paintings show that the area has been inhabited for millennia and is now home to several Bedouin tribes. A visit to Wadi Rum (The Sound of Silence) is like a trip to another world. This is a great quiet place that is timeless and brutally beautiful. It is located 320 km southwest of Amman, 120 km south of Petra and only 60 km north of Aqaba.

Wadi Rum is a protected area covering 720 square kilometers of dramatic desert landscape in southern Jordan. Large mountains of sandstone and granite rise from wide sandy valleys. Here they reach heights of 1 meters and more. Bedouin tribes still live among the mountains of Wadi Rum and their large tents made of goat hair are a feature of the landscape.

There are many ways to enjoy the attractions. In addition to jeep, camel and hiking tours, you can also spend the night in a Bedouin tent and view the fantastic starry sky. Almost all the people living in and around Wadi Rum today used to live nomadic lives until recently, subsisting on their goats. The Bedouin as they are known are resourceful, hospitable people who are largely responsible for developing Wadi Rum as a tourist destination.

Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is probably one of the most amazing landscapes in the world. The main attraction at the Dead Sea is the warm, soothing and super salty water. It is ten times saltier than sea water. The reason is the nearby salt-rich mountains that precipitate salt, the lack of outlets and the high evaporation.

The unusually warm, salty and mineral-rich water has attracted visitors since time immemorial. You simply float on your back and enjoy the heat and the water's healthy minerals. Combine this with the fresh air, the mineral-rich black mud and the nearby freshwater and hot mineral springs. In other words, you have a perfect SPA. The Dead Sea is surrounded by mountains to the east and the rolling hills of Jerusalem to the west. All this together makes for an almost otherworldly beauty and a fantastically fun and memorable experience.

We can help organize a day trip to the Dead Sea. A driver will pick you up at your hotel and then drive you for a 3 hour drive to a Tripst located on the shores of the Dead Sea. The private beach area has a pool, restaurant and usually lunch is included in the price.

You will spend the day relaxing in the sea. Here you can lubricate your body in the Dead Sea's famous mud and swim a little in the pool. You decide for yourself if you want to go back to Aqaba or if you want to stay overnight so you can stay a little longer. This is a really good stop on the way between Aqaba and Amman to make your diving trip and vacation more complete.