Things to Do in Amman

About the Activities:Leave Amman city behind and drive 1 hour to the Dead Sea, one of the most incredible places in the world. The salt lake is the lowest point on earth and the special climatic conditions have positive effects on dermatological and rheumatic diseases. The mineral concentration in the mud is used for therapeutic and beauty treatments.Queen of Sheba and Queen Cleopatra appreciated already the spa and health effects of the Dead Sea. Due to the high salinity, one can float on the water. Moreover, the area plaid a significant role in the Bible, most popular is the destruction of the sinful cities Sodom and Gomorrah. Return transfer to Amman hotel.Note:Min 2 people are required to book this activity.

About the Package:Jordan's Umayyad desert castles are beautiful examples of early Islamic art and architecture and stand testament to a fascinating era in the country's rich history. Take a half-day tour and delve deep into the history of Jordan under the expertise of a professional guide.The structures are called “castles” because of their imposing stature. The desert complexes once served various purposes as caravan stations, agriculture and trade centers, resort pavilions, and outposts that helped distant rulers forge ties with local Bedouins.Inside the castles, early Islamic art can be found. The fine mosaics, frescoes, stone and stucco carvings are inspired by the best in Persian and Graeco-Roman traditions and reveal to us countless stories of the life as it was during the 8th Century.Alongside the castles, you will also visit the black basalt fort at Azraq, which had been in continuous use since Late Roman times, and was the headquarters of Lawrence of Arabia during the Arab Revolt.Note:Min 2 people are required to book this activity.

If you are going to visit Wadi Rum be sure that you don't miss the opportunity to visit the most popular natural rock bridge Um Frouth. This place will make you wonder how nature is cable of creating this piece of art.Stop At: Nabatean Temple, Aqaba Governorate, JordanOn a small hill in Rum village, are the limited ruins of a 2000-year-old temple, dedicated to the deity Lat. The ruins are important because they are evidence of a permanent Nabataean settlement, built on the earlier foundations of a temple built by the Arab tribe of Ad.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Lawrence's Spring, Wadi Rum JordanThe spring named in honor of Lawrence’s evocative description in the Seven Pillars of Wisdom: 'In front of us a path, pale with use, zigzagged up the cliff-plinth…From between [the] trees, in hidden crannies of the rock, issued strange cries; the echoes turned into music, of the voices of the Arabs watering camels at the springs which there flowed out three hundred feet above ground'.Together with other springs in the area, this natural water spout that tumbles into a leafy ‘paradise just five feet square’ allowed Rum to become an essential waterhole for caravans traveling between Syria and Arabia. Look out for a small shrine dedicated to Lat; an aqueduct used to channel the water from the spring and inscriptions on the rock face. Notice to the aroma of mint in the air: it grows wild among the ferns and trees of this shady place.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Jebel Khazali, Wadi Rum JordanAn easy siq to explore is the narrow fissure that cuts into Jebel Khazali. You can explore on foot for about 150m, far enough to appreciate the cool shade and to see inscriptions made by the ancients who used the siq for the same purpose. Look out for drawings of ostriches, pairs of feet and a woman giving birth.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Al Ramal Red Sand Dune, Aqaba Qasabah District, JordanEnjoy your desert experience by walking up this soft silk dune and enjoying the magnificent endless mountain desert view.Duration: 25 minutesStop At: Little Bridge, Wadi Rum Village, JordanA beautiful natural rock bridge in the middle of this Mars-like desert, take your time to climb it and take unforgettable photos.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Um Frouth Rock Bridge, Wadi Rum Village, JordanThe second biggest rock bridge in the Wadi Rum desert and the easiest to climb. It's one of the most popular attractions in the area.Duration: 25 minutesStop At: Wadi Rum Protected Area, Wadi Rum JordanWadi Rum Ancient MapDuration: 10 minutesNote:Minimum 2 people are required to book this tour. 

Experience the hot springs of Hammamat Ma’in on this full-day tour from Amman. Relax in the mineral-rich waters, known for their healing qualities, and discover one of Jordan’s most beautiful natural sights.About the tour:This full-day tour takes you to the hot springs of Hammamat Ma’in, located 58 km from Amman and 37 km from Madaba. Simply relax and enjoy the healing qualities of the mineral-rich waters.The springs originate from the winter rainfall on Jordan's highland plains. As the water makes its way through the Wadi Zarqa Ma'in valley, underground lava fissures help heat it – temperatures range from 104 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit. The water is also infused with skin-healing minerals, such as hydrogen sulfide, potassium, magnesium, and calcium.You will have the possibility to enjoy the mineral-rich hot thermal waters and relax within them. The waters are known to treat skin diseases, diseases of the circulatory system, and pains in the bones, joints, and back.Starting time: 8:00 amMeeting point: Central hotels in AmmanNote:Minimum 2 people are required to book this tour. 

If you can only manage to spend one-half day in Wadi Rum, this is the tour for you. This jeep tour departs in the morning of the afternoon and stops at all of the Protected Area’s famous sites throughout the day. You will have plenty of time at each of the sites to get down from the jeep, take photographs, relax and drink Bedouin tea or go on a short walk.Places covered:Wadi Rum Protected AreaThe Nabatean TempleLawrence SpringAbu-Khashabah CanyonThe Red DuneThe Ancient MapThe Great DuneLawrence’s House RuinsUm-Frouth Rock BridgeTime duration: 4 hoursNote:Wadi Rum entrance fee is not included in the package. Minimum 2 people are required to book this tour. 

Experience Jordan’s spectacular Wadi Mujib river canyon on this 5-hour hiking experience from Amman, with round-trip transport. Travel to this towering sandstone gorge in the Mujib Nature Reserve near the Dead Sea, and take the easy-to-moderate hike along the Siq trail through the cliffs to a waterfall. Relish the beauty and peace of the steep-sided ravine; watch for wildlife, and be ready to wade through occasional waist-deep pools on the route. After about an hour, reach the falls, enjoy the idyllic setting, and depending on rainfall levels, swim in the pools.Note:Min 2 people are required to book this activity.

Experience the desert in one day on this full-day tour of Wadi Rum's Protected Area travelling by our desert 4x4s. You will spend the day exploring red sand dunes, hidden canyons, and dramatic mountains.We visit the main valley sites of Lawrence Spring, the red Sand Dune, Khazali Canyon and Small Arch. We continue out of the main valley to see the views at Lawrence House. Your bedouin guide will prepare a modest Bedouin meal in the desert. After lunch, continues desert 4x4 to see Mushroom Rock, Um Frouth Rock Bridge, and Abu Khashaba Canyon - a beautiful canyon walk. Your guide will choose a beautiful area to watch the sunset. After sunset, you will return to Wadi Rum Village.There is plenty of time at each of the sites to get down from the jeep, take photographs, relax, drink Bedouin tea or go on a short walk.Upgrade your tour to include our 1 Hour Camel Ride, to start your tour. For an additional price sleep overnight in our Desert Camp with dinner & breakfast.Note:Minimum 2 people are required to book this activity.

About the Package:For relaxation, water sports, and winter warmth, Aqaba is warm, sunny and inviting, fringed with palm trees, lapped by the crystal clear waters of the Gulf, cooled by a steady northerly breeze, and ringed by mountains that change in color with the change of the hours. Snorkeling, water skiing, windsurfing, para-sailing, fishing and a variety of other water sports, including unsurpassed scuba diving, are just some of the popular activities to partake in.Further down the coast is a dazzling undersea world of some of the most spectacular coral reefs to be found anywhere in the world. Often over many hundreds of meters wide, the reef is made up of many delicately hued corals among which live a myriad of brilliantly colored fish.Note:Min 2 pax are required to book this activity.

About the Package:Explore some of Jordan's most spectacular sites on a 2-day, private tour for (1-7 people) from Amman. On the first day depart to Amman and travel south to Petra. Founded by the Nabateans, Petra is considered one of the wonders of the world. Located 139 miles (225 kilometres) from Amman, Petra was carved in stone more than 2,000 years ago. It dominated the trade routes of ancient Arabia. Upon arrival, walk the narrow path of the Siq to discover the main entrance to the city. At the end of the Siq, see the Treasury (al-Khazneh), which was believed to hold countless treasures. Continue to the monastery and Altar of Sacrifice. Then, transfer to Wadi Rum in the afternoon. Spend the night in a Bedouin camp and enjoy dinner and some night time activities.On the second day, after breakfast, drive to Wadi Rum by 4WD jeep. Wadi Rum (Valley of the Moon) is where the legendary film Lawrence of Arabia was filmed. Marvel at the unique shape of the mountain as it rises from the rose-red sand of the desert. See towering cliffs of brownish, reddish and golden colors. Continue toward the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea and spend about two hours here. Red sea stop is skipped during the winter season - Nov to the end of March. Then transfer to the Dead Sea, famous for the biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah. Located 400 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea is one of Jordan's most spectacular sites. Marvel at the calm waters glinting in the scorching sun. Legendary for its high concentration of salt and minerals, the Dead Sea is therapeutic and provides for a unique swimming experience. After some free time to swim, return to your hotel in Amman.

About the Package:Start your 10-hour excursion from Aqaba with a visit to Wadi Al Mujib – the lowest nature reserve in the world. Admire the spectacular scenery that stretches along the east coast of the Dead Sea. Marvel at the views of the deep Wadi Mujib gorge.Continue on to the Dead Sea, which is the lowest point on earth. Located in the Jordan Valley southeast of Amman, it is one of the world’s most spectacular natural landscapes and the richest source of natural salts. It also hides treasures that accumulated over thousands of years.Enjoy three relaxing hours swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying a buffet lunch at a five-star hotel before heading Back to Aqaba.

About the Package:Stretching east of Amman, the parched desert plain rolls on to Iraq and Saudi Arabia. This is a place where endless sand and barren basalt landscapes prove man’s ability to thrive under harsh conditions. The discovery of flint hand-axes in this desert indicates that Paleolithic settlers inhabited the region around half a million years ago. But the most remarkable remains of human habitation are the palaces built by the Damascus-based Umayyad caliphs during the early days of Islam (seventh-eighth centuries CE). On this trip, cyclists will visit two of the main castles by bike, crossing the eastern desert of Jordan and stopping on the way at the Azraq Eco-Lodge where you will rest and have lunch before visiting the wetland reserve. The Azraq Wetland Reserve is a nature reserve located near the town of Azraq in the eastern desert of Jordan. An oasis for migratory birds, Azraq was established in 1978 and covers 12 square kilometres.The Cycling route will be a dirt road cross the desert and passes through magnificent basalt landscapes, where there might be a chance to see some Bedouins, camels and much more.

About the Package:Start the tour with a panoramic visit of the capital of Jordan, Amman. Begin from the ancient area with a view point from the Citadel, and continue to downtown passing by the Roman Theater and the Rainbow Street. Then, proceed to the new modern Amman for a sightseeing tour of the modern white architecture that the city is well known for.Continue to visit the mosaic city of Madaba, the most popular and well known of the ancient mosaic map of Jordan and the Holy Land. Founded in the 6th century at the Saint George Orthodox Church, visit points of interest from various historical stories recorded in the Bible. Then, climb up Mount Nebo where Prophet Moses is said to have died. Enjoy the view of the Holy Land and the Jordan Valley, and visit the mosaics and ancient relics found inside the Mount Nebo Franciscan Church. Drive to the lowest point on earth for free time to swim in the therapeutic waters of Dead Sea, the world's first natural spa. This is an experience not to be missed. After a long day, end the tour with a return to your hotel in Amman.