Kings Hwy from Amman to Petra

5.0 (2 reviews) Amman, Jordan
Duration8h - 10h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

What's 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
  • All kinds of tips, drinks & private expenses

What to expect

  1. Madaba
    40m
    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.
  2. Mount Nebo
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. Wadi al-Mujib
    Pass by
    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.
  4. Karak
    30m
    Drive to Karak where you will visit Karak Castle the famous Crusader castle built in 1132/34 by King Baldwin I. of Jerusalem.
  5. Dana
    Pass by
    You will continue down the Kings HWY to Dana where you will stop and look at the viewpoint.
  6. Petra
    Pass by
    Continue to Petra where you will end your trip.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We can pick up from any hotel in Amman

Additional information

  • 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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