About this experience
Travel on the Kings Highway and see the the main sites there before being transferred to Petra where you will be dropped off, so you can continue your trip by yourself the next day.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr–10 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr–10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Mineral water on board of the vehicle
- Entrance fees to Madaba, Mt Nebo, Karak Castle
- All Transfers in private, A/C, new vehicle with English speaking, assisting driver
Not included
- All kinds of tips, drinks & private expenses
Itinerary and highlights
Today you will travel to Petra on the Kings Hwy a route that has been in use for centuries. Your Driver will pick you up from the hotel at 8:00 and transfer you to Madaba . Best known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, Madaba is home to the famous 6th century Mosaic Map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. With two million pieces of vividly coloured local stone, it depicts hills and valleys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta. The Madaba Mosaic Map covers the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, which is located northwest of the city centre. The church was built in 1896 AD, over the remains of a much earlier 6th century Byzantine church. The mosaic panel enclosing the Map was originally around 15.6 X 6m, 94 sq.m., only about a quarter of which is preserved.
You will then proceed to Mount Nebo where Moses is said to have stood and looked out to the Promised Land. On a clear day you can look out over the Dead Sea and all the way to Jerusalem.
Continuing down the Kings Hwy you will stop at the WadiMujib viewpoint. Known as the Grand Canyon of Jordan this is an expansive valley and offers great views.
Drive to Karak where you will visit Karak Castle the famous Crusader castle built in 1132/34 by King Baldwin I. of Jerusalem.
You will continue down the Kings HWY to Dana where you will stop and look at the viewpoint.
Continue to Petra where you will end your trip.
Meeting and pickup information
- We can pick up from any hotel in Amman
Languages and tickets
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Jordan Horizons Tours - private & custom Jordan Tours & Trips
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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