It is through walking that offer you an unforgettable stay around the "must-sees of Jordan" combining the discovery of the lunar landscapes of the red desert of Wadi Rum and the famous Pink City (Petra off the beaten track), as well as the unusual experience of floating on the waters of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the globe and a treasure trove of beauty with its spectacular white mineral concretions.
Day 1: Arrival to Amman
Day 2: Amman, Madaba, Mount Nebo, King's road, Kerak, Petra
Day 3: First day in Petra
Day 4: Second day in Petra
Day 5: Hicking in the desert of Wadi Rum
Day 6: second day for hicking in the desert of Wadi Rum
Day 7:
Day 8: departure
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Reception at the airport by our team, help with formalities and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Amman.
Distance: 30 km
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Day dedicated to the Kings road. Stop in Madaba, "the city of mosaics", to visit its famous 5th century mosaic. Visit of Mount Nebo which offers a spectacular view of the Jordan Valley and the Holy Land.
Lunch during the visit.
Then we set off towards the huge crusader fortress of Kerak, dating from the 12th century and rising 900 m above sea level.
Dinner and Night in Petra.
Distance: 230 km
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We start our hike by a little travelled path, towards magnificent mountains offering views of Wadi Araba and Mount Aaron. Then, we arrive at the spectacular monastery (Al-Deir). Direction to the Downtown by taking the 790 steps to reach the Qasr al-Bint, the great temple, the Byzantine church and the royal tombs.
Lunch during the visit.
Dinner and overnight in Petra.
Walking time : about 5 hours
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Early in the morning, small transfer to the main entrance of the City, then we cross the famous Siq which leads in front of the Petra Treasury : El Khazneh, a majestic breathtaking facade. We continue our hike on the alley of facades dominated by the imposing Jebel Al-Khubtha where tombs and dwellings are nestled. Our walk will take us to the theater. Thereafter we follow our way to the High Place of Sacrifice, a summit leveled by the Nabataeans. On this summit stand two obelisks carved out of the rock. We leave the site through the main siq.
Lunch during the visit. Transfer to the Wadi Rum desert (2h).
Dinner and overnight in the Wadi Rum desert.
Distance: 112 km - Walking time : about 5 hours
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We discover in depth the lunar landscapes of the desert. On the way, discover Um Fruth, the small arch which rises about fifteen meters from the ground and which is accessible and passable. Far from the tourist crowd, we continue our advance to the south, passing through two valleys with superb white sands and incredible rocks, streaked with blue, pink and white (Umm Muqur, then Wadi Nuqra).
Lunch during the visit.
Dinner and overnight in the Wadi Rum desert.
Walking time : about 5 hours
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We continue this magnificent hike in the middle of its red and ocher sandstone djebels. We arrive at Wadi Sabet for lunch. Here, the cooks present us with a lunch of fresh salads, hummus and eggplant caviar. Then, we head north again, passing at the foot of the Um Sabatah massif.
Lunch during the visit.
Dinner and overnight in the Wadi Rum desert.
Walking time : about 5 hours
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Departure to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the globe: a treasure trove of beauty with its spectacular white mineral concretions. The high salinity of the sea will be the occasion for a surprising swim. Free time for swimming. Lunch during the visit.
Dinner and overnight in Amman.
Walking time : about 2 hours
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Transfer to the airport and assistance with departure formalities.
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