The Nabatean Route - Jordan & KSA

Arrival at Amman airport. Meet & Greet by our representative. Transfer to your hotel by air-conditioned vehicle. Check in & overnight in Amman.

Breakfast at your hotel. This morning we will start our journey with the visit of the ancient city of Jarash the most complete and well-preserved city of the Roman Empire in modern times. Jarash is one of the Decapolis cities of the north of Jordan. Nestled in a green and well-watered valley in the biblical land of Gilead, the remains of the ancient city have long attracted tourists from all around the world. Wander among the original temples, theaters, plazas, paths and colonnaded streets, all are still within the remaining city walls. Then we will drive through the pine forests and olive groves until we reach the city of Ajloun and the Castle of Saladin. Lunch on your own. Castle of Saladin is more formally known as Qalaat er-Rabad, it is the major ancient site within the Ajloun forests region overlooking the Jordan Valley. We will continue with the visit of Um Qais.Um Qais offers beautiful views over the Northern Jordan valley, the Sea of Galilee, and the Golan Heights. Um Qais is also known for its beautiful overlooking Lake Tiberius. At the end of the afternoon, back to Amman. Dinner and overnight in Amman.

Breakfast at your hotel. Our journey today will take us towards PETRA, the famous city, but before we will head to Madaba the city of Mosaics, which has the oldest known mosaic map of 

the holy land, the Madaba Archaeological Park preserves the mosaic-rich Church of the Virgin Mary and artifacts from the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic eras. After that we will 

go to admire the view of the Jordan Valley from the famous Mount Nebo visiting its Byzantine Church. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, we continue to Kerak touring it’s Castle one of 

the finest examples of Crusader military construction. The castle is one of the three largest castles in the region. At the end of the day, we will reach Petra. Dinner & overnight in Petra.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today our day is devoted to the visit of Petra, the ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan’s national treasures and by far its best-known tourist attraction. Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. Admired then for its refined culture, massive architecture and ingenious complex of dams and water channels, Petra is a UNESCO World Heritages Site and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. We will visit the rose-red city known as Sela in the Bible and lost to the world for five centuries until it was rediscovered in 1812. We will enter Petra on horses through a narrow gorge carved in the sandstone and opening on the stunning view of the Treasury, made famous in the movie “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom”. We will visit the palace, the High Palaces and the Roman-Style Palace Tomb. Lunch on your own. Inhabited by the Nabateans, Edomites and Romans, Petra brought together the knowledge and skill of these civilizations to create this world wonder. Caravans laden with incense, silks, spices and other exotic goods would rest at Petra. Dinner and overnight hotel in Petra.

Breakfast at the hotel. Our day will start with a ride to Wadi Rum Desert “The Valley of the Moon”, depicted as Mars in several Hollywood feature films Wadi Rum is an Arabian fairy-tale 

waiting to be discovered. Home to nomadic Bedouin tribes, Wadi Rum is a quiet getaway of stars, sand, and sun; a perfect complement from Amman’s epicenter. Once inhabited by the 

Nabataeans of prehistoric times, Wadi Rum allows you to get lost in large landscapes and horizon lines. The calmness of the desert is sure calm your spirit and de-clutter your thoughts 

starting 2 hrs safari jeep in the desert of wadi Rum visiting the Lawrence of Arabia spring – Khazzali mountain , sand Dune. Lunch on your own. Transfer to Tabuk, KSA. Arrival at AlMudawwara land borders, crossing the borders after visa and immigration formalities our representative will meet and escort the guests to their air-conditioned vehicle heading to the Tabuk city. Check in. Dinner & overnight in Tabuk

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we head to Wadi Tayyeb Al Ism Valley (subject to approval by KSA authority), the possible location where Moses, brought his people out of Egypt. Tayyeb 

Al-Ism is the first place Mose's (Musa) reached when he crossed the Red Sea (as per researchers) and one of the magical natural wonders of Saudi Arabia that takes visitors by surprise. Visit wadi Tayyeb al ism valley one of the famous and most attractive places, surrounded by red-colored mountains and deep canyons this lush oasis was an ancient pit stop for weary travelers. The valley overlooks the sea and is known for its captivating nature and crystal. Lunch on your own. Then proceed to visit the Springs of Moses it is one of 12 Springs of Prophet Moses (as) is a historical landmark located in the valley of Maqna, Saudi Arabia. The sprouting of water and its flow against gravity in the middle of the desert appears to be nothing less than magical. These springs also pump water in the famous valley of Maqna through the sand holes that are driven by water flowing from the ground. Drive to Al Suaedni Well Visit the Moses well at Maqna where it is believed that Moses took care of Jethro's (Prophet Shuaib) daughters and helped them take out water for their sheep and this is the first place where Mose's (Musa) met Zippora, Jethro’s daughter in this place and after married with her. 5 Magha’er Shuaib Midian (Al bad) is the land where Moses spent 10 years in voluntary exile before returning and freeing his people from Pharaoh Ramses II.) And the homeland of Jethro (Prophet Shuaib who was Mose's Father-in-Law). The Mugha’yer Shuaib seems to appear from nowhere in the reddish desert west of Tabuk. At the end of the tour, head to Tabuk city. Check in. Dinner & overnight at Tabuk.

Breakfast at the hotel. Our target for today is the ancient oasis of Al-Ula but on the way we will pass by The valley of Dissah (also known as Wadi Qaraqir) which is undoubtedly the most beautiful valley of Saudi Arabia with its 500 meters high sandstone cliffs on both sides of the canyon and the small rivers that runs through all year long. Every inch through this canyon is an amazement unique in the world. Dissah hosts another ancient oasis where we will see remains attesting of the long occupation of this wonderful place. Lunch on your own. Dinner & overnight in Al-Ula

Breakfast in the hotel. Today we will start our journey with the visit of the famous Hegra (Madain Saleh) which is the first site of Saudi Arabia that was listed as UNESCO World Heritage site. Madain Saleh, whose original name was Al-Hijr or Hegra in Greek, is the southernmost important city of the Nabatean Kingdom that flourished thanks to the caravan trade between the 2nd century BCE until the Roman conquest in 106 CE. It is the second richest Nabatean city in terms of monumental tombs with 94 decorated funeral monuments including some of the most vibrant and well conserved architectural prowess of the Nabateans builders. We will lead you through this fascinating site and reveal to you the secrets of its tombs, ancient inscriptions, stone structures, and many others. Lunch on your own. After lunch, we depart for Dedan/ Ikmah tour. Al-Ula is an ancient oasis that is inhabited for the last 7000 years as testify ancient carvings in and around the oasis. During the 1st millennium BCE the city of Dedan develops thanks to its strategic location on the frankincense trade road to become one of the oldest Arabian kingdoms that ruled over most of what is today Tabuk and Madinah provinces. During the 1st century BCE the Nabatean people coming from Petra settled 30 kilometers north of Dadan in Al-Hijr where they built 94 monumental tombs similar to the ones they dug in Petra. We will start our exciting day with the visit of two ancient carving sites in Al-Ula, then will pass by the ancient city of Dedan that was an important oasis on the frankincense trade route between Southern Arabia and the Mediterranean World. Return to hotel. Dinner & overnight in Al-Ula.

Breakfast in the hotel & check out. We depart to the holy city of Madinah that we will reach after 3 hours. Upon arriving, we shall begin the Medina tour. Considered one of the three holiest 

cities in Islam, Madinah is special to Muslims because it's where Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was given refuge after his exile from Makkah. Originally known as Yathrib, Madinah was once 

an oasis city with a history that dates back to the 6th century BCE. Muslims have always had a special attachment to this city because it is where the Prophet lived, fought crucial battles, 

built his famous mosque and also where he was finally laid to rest. It is centered around the Prophet's Mosque and other monuments that attract pilgrims from all over the world. During the

day we will pass by Al Madinah Province, Al Masjid an Nabawi (exterior), Jannatul Baqi (exterior), Grave of Hamzah, Dar Al Madinah Museum, Masjid Al Ghamamah (exterior), Abu Bakar 

Masjed’. Lunch on your own. At the end of the day, arrive in the hotel, check in. Dinner & overnight in Madinah.

Breakfast at the hotel & check out. Departure to Madina train station to catch the train to Jeddah. Arrive in Jeddah approximately in 1 hour 50 mins. On arrival, we depart on Jeddah tour. We will start our tour with the visit of Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum that presents the local and Arabian heritage. A unique site. We will then hit old Jeddah. We will enjoy a wonderful walking in AlBalad , the old part of the city .This walk tour of the old Town will take you along all the less known must-see local spots: Old Market hidden gems, Old Jeddah hidden galleries, local Jeddah food only for locals. While visiting Al-Balad, visitors will be taken to see Beit Nassif (exterior), one of the prominent renovated structures in the old city, which dates back to the mid 1800's. The five-story building provides a rare opportunity for the visitors to experience the blend of traditional architecture with modernity. Lunch on your own. Then we will pass by the Al Rahmah Mosque also known as the Floating Mosque, this single domed architectural marvel that sits literally on the sea, symbolizes Jeddah’s bold storm into the modern age. Sitting on an enviable location, the mosque’s courtyard offers unencumbered views of the Red Sea. Our tour will end with the Jeddah Corniche which is the 30 km coastal resort area of the city of Jeddah. Located along the Red Sea, the corniche features a coastal road, recreation areas, pavilions and large-scale civic sculptures as well as King Fahd's Fountain, the highest fountain in the world. Then we head to the hotel to check in. Dinner & overnight in Jeddah.

Breakfast in the hotel. Check out time 1200 hrs. Depending on the flight time, transfer to Jeddah airport for your final departure.