Page 9 - TAKE A BREAK TRAVEL

Day 1, Arrival Amman
Meet at Malta airport at 04.10hrs for check in, flight depart Malta at 06.10hrs, arrives at 10.00hrs. On arrival our local
representative will meet you & assist you with customs & immigration formalities to get visa then transfer to hotel in
Amman. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2, Amman/ Jerash/ Ajlun/ Amman

Breakfast. Depart Amman to visit the Greco-Roman City of Jerash, also known as the City of the thousand columns.
Jerash showcases the grandeur of Imperial Rome (and is sometimes referred to as the Pompeii of the East). It is
considered one of the largest & most well preserved sites of Roman architecture in the World outside Italy. As the most
pristine Decapolis City (meaning ten cities in Greek) in the modern world, Jerash’s prosperity can be admired in the
colonnaded main street & lovely Oval Piazza. Visit the town of Ajlun with its fortress; one of the best preserved
examples of medieval Arab military architecture in the entire Middle East, which was once governed by Saladin. Enjoy
the magnificent view into the Jordan Valley. Return to Amman. Overnight at hotel

Day 3, Amman City Tour/ Dead Sea

Breakfast. Departure to visit the ruins of the Amman Roman theatre, the Citadel & the Umayyad Palace. The tour
includes visits to the Archaeological & Folklore Museums. Transfer to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth located
395 meters below sea level. Float in its unique salt rich waters which make it nature’s natural spa. Free time at leisure.
Overnight at hotel

Day 4, Dead Sea/ Madaba/ Mt.Nebo/ Petra

Breakfast. Departure through the King's Highway, an ancient route that still has marks left from traders, armies and
pilgrims who crossed it centuries ago, which was once part of the ancient Silk Road. Visit the Christian Town of
Madaba, which is known as ‘The City of Mosaics’. You will be visiting the St. George Greek Orthodox Church, where
you will see the masterpiece of Madaba (a Byzantine mosaic map of the Holy Land that goes back to the 6th century,
showing Jerusalem & other cities), you will also visit the Archaeological Park, which houses the remains of several
Byzantine churches, including the amazing mosaics of the Church of the Virgin. The park complex includes a school
for the restoration & conservation of ancient mosaics. We will then go to Mt. Nebo, which is considered to be one of the
most important holy sites in Jordan, as it is believed to be the place where Moses climbed from the Valley of Moab, &
from where God showed him the Promised Land, as well as Moses’ last resting place. It features ruins from the 4th to
the 6th century with marvellous mosaics adorning the grounds of the church still visible. Continue to Petra. Overnight
at hotel
Day 5, Petra

Breakfast. We will start our journey to explore Petra, aptly described as the “rose-red city, half as old as time”. The
ancient city was founded by the Nabateans 2000 years ago. Its massive architectural structure & its multicolour stones
are an incredible attraction. The visit of the ancient Nabatean capital starts on horseback, followed by a walk through
the Siq, a long narrow fissure between two overhanging cliffs. Towards the end of the Siq, you will be spellbound by
Petra's most famous monument; the Treasury. The tour then proceeds to gradually unfold the mysteries of the city.
Overnight at hotel

Day 6, Petra/ Beida/ Wadi Rum

After breakfast proceed to Beida, also known as little Petra and the place where the Nabateans used to entertain their
guests. Continue south to the enchanting desert of Wadi Rum, Jordan's largest desert & one of the most spectacular
desert landscapes in the world. Jeep Tour for 2 hours inside the Wadi. Watch the most beautiful view while drinking a
cup of traditional Bedouin tea. Transfer to the campsite inside the desert. Typical Bedouin Lunch, dinner & overnight at
camp.

Day 7, Wadi Rum/ Amman

Breakfast. Transfer back to Amman via desert highway. Overnight at hotel. Today you have free time to do some
shopping or just relax.

Day 8, Amman/ Departure

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for departure. Flight depart Amman airport at 10.30hrs & arrive Malta at 12.45hrs.