Jordan & Lebanon

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Jordan & Lebanon

Itinerary
Day 1

Arrival Beirut Airport

Meet at the gate, by our friendly Airport staff who shall provide full assistance through immigration & custom. Transfer to hotel in Beirut for dinner & overnight.

Day 2

Beirut / Tyre / Saida / Eshmoun / Beirut

Drive south along the coast to Tyre to visit the Necropolis excavation, the Monumental Arch the spectacular Hippodrome and the Imperial city excavation. Afternoon drive to the coasts city of Saida. Visit of Qalaat Al-Bahr, the Crusader Castle of the Sea from the13th century, it was built on a little island at the harbor entrance. Free Tour through the Souk. Short visit to Eshmoun to visit the Temple of the Phoenician God identified to Aesculapius. Return to Beirut.

Day 3

Beirut / Harissa / Byblos / Beirut

Sightseeing tour of the capital of Lebanon, Beirut, where the history reveals a long phase of different invasions. Drive along the seashore to the picturesque rocks of the pigeons’ Rock through Hamra commercial area to the National museum and the Martyr’s Square. Then drive along the coasts street to Harissa to take the Cable up toward the outstretched arms of the Virgin of Lebanon in Harissa – a breathtaking view to Jounieh and Beirut. Proceed to Byblos, the city of the most ancient port in the world. Visit the old Souks, Old ramparts, citadel, St. John Church and Roman amphitheater. Return to Beirut.

Day 4

Beirut / Cedars / Becharre / Tripoli / Beirut

Drive north through the mountain street to the famous cedars in about 2000 m height. The majestic cedar adorns used the country flag as a landmark of the Lebanon, over centuries away Phoenizier, Egyptian and Greeks of the cedar wood as a building material. Continue to Becharre a neighboring village of the Cedars that is the birth and resting place of Jubran Khalil Jibran Lebanon’s most famous poet, visit of the little museum. Proceed to Tripoli, the second largest city of the country, to visit the castle of Raymond de Saint Gilles (Sinjil) on the mountain Pelerin, the Souk and the fisherman harbor. Return to Beirut.

Day 5

Beirut / Amman

Breakfast. Transfer to Beirut Airport and flying to Amman, Upon arrival Amman Airport you'll be met and transfer to Amman, Amman city tour visiting the Citadel, the Roman theater, the old Souq, old and new part of Amman, overnight.

Day 6

Jerash / Dead Sea

You'll be driven north to visit Jerash, which was known as the city of a 1,000 Pillars. You will also visit the Triple Arched Gate, the Huge Hippodrome, The Theatre, and the only Roman Forum surrounded by 63 jonick columns. Then drive down 400 meters below sea level and experience an unforgettable swim at the salty waters of the Dead Sea. Overnight in Dead Sea.

Day 7

Dead Sea / Madaba / Mt. Nebo / Kerak / Petra

You'll be driven southward along the King Way, one of the oldest trade routes in the world which runs 200 miles along Jordan's hilly backbone. You'll stop at the Byzantine Church of Mt. Nebo, and then proceed to Madaba where you will see a unique Mosaic Map of Palestine. You'll visit the Great Crusaders Castles of Kerak, and continue to Petra for overnight.

Day 8

Petra

A full day dedicated visit of the lost Nabteans city of Petra. Start with a morning ride on a Bedouins guided horse, you'll pass through fabled SIQ, an immense sandstone, which opens out to reveal the treasury. Continue on to see hundreds of ancient Temples, Royal Tombs, Roman theatres and houses. Return to your hotel in Petra for overnight.

Day 9

Petra / Wadi Rum / Amman

Depart in the morning to the magical desert of Wadi Rum, home of “Lawrence of Arabia”. Enjoy a mint tea or cardamom coffee before touring this moon-like landscaped desert in a Bedouin driven jeep. Drive to Amman, Overnight.

Day 10

Departure

Transfer to airport for departure.