The Royal Tour of Biblical Jordan

Dear Pastor / Group Organizer: We invite you to discover the beauty, biblical and historical sites of the Kingdom of Jordan. The outlined Royal Tour is a most fascinating once in a life time journey that will enrich the body, spirit and soul of every tour member. The 9-Day tour cost of $1999* includes all charges, round-trip air from JFK, Superior hotels, all transfers, comprehensive guided touring, tour escorts and all meals. One totally free membership is awarded with every 10 paying participants (for a full size group of 40, four free memberships!).  Sunny Land Tours Inc. a pioneering tour operator to Jordan for over 40 years; has a million dollar bond to protect clients deposits, and also provide a million dollar liability insurance coverage. Call our group department right away to sponsor a private departure date suitable to you, and begin a rewarding journey to discover the beauty, biblical and historical sites of the peaceful kingdom of Jordan —known throughout the Bible as the Land of Refuge. To start planning and/or to inquire about rates, please call Sunny Land Tours' Group Department at 1-800-783-7839.

Please note: The following tour is operated on group basis only (with minimum 10 travelers, traveling together), and it is intended for a Pastor or a Tour Organizer to establish and lead a group to Jordan.  This tour is based on special clergy rates, and the proof of clergy status of the tour leader and/or participants may be required.

DAY 1 •  USA to AMMAN
Overnight flight from JFK to Amman on Royal Jordanian’s wide body jet. In flight meals served.

DAY 2 • ARRIVE AMMAN
Arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, where you will be met by our representatives and assisted with all formalities and customs. Transfer to your first class hotel in Amman. Free afternoon. Dinner at hotel. (D)

DAY 3 • JERASH / UMM QAIS
After breakfast we will proceed to the north of Amman for a 45 minute drive to the best preserved example of Roman civilization, the Ancient City of Jerash. Jerash, part of the Decapolis has been called the Pompeii of the East for its unique state of preservation. The city features theaters, churches, temples (Zeus and Artemis), a Nymphaeum and colonnaded streets. After lunch continue on to Umm Qais, also called Gadara of Antiquity. Gadara commands a magnificent view over the northern Jordan Valley, the Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias), the Yarmouk River gorge and the Golan Heights. In the late afternoon, transfer to Kan Zaman Restaurant for dinner. The walled village of Kan Zaman is an old Ottoman settlement. It was transformed into a replica of an old Jordanian village, affording its clientele the experience of the way of life in such a village. The handy craft center sells only hand made products, made on-site in various little studios where one can watch craftsmen practice their trade. The Main Restaurant at the Village offers a variety of home-made food and various salads and appetizers. Return to your hotel.  (B-L-D)

DAY 4 • MADABA / MT. NEBO / MUKAWIR
Depart Amman to Petra via the Kings’ Road. En route, visit the mosaic city of Madaba, where the oldest map of the Holy Land exists on the floor of Saint George’s Church. Madaba, (or Medeba in antiquity), features many famous mosaics that exist in public and private buildings. Later a short drive will bring you to Mt. Nebo, the burial site of Moses overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Here Franciscans have built a structure that protects a 4th and 6th Century Byzantine church. Lunch at Haret Jdoudna which is a small village house located in Madaba, with fantastic atmosphere and typical traditional settings and food with the well known touch of Romero restaurant. After lunch, depart to visit Mukawir, the ancient hilltop setting for the dramatic last days of John the Baptist. Then onto your hotel in Petra. Dinner at hotel. (B-L-D)

DAY 5 • PETRA
The soul-stirring, rose-red city of Petra is a Jordanian national treasure and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Petra was an ancient Nabataean capital and was settled by these industrious Arab traders more than 2,000 years ago. Petra’s unique location enabled the Nabataeans to dominate the ancient Arabian trade routes, and the city became wealthy from the toll sit levied on the caravans that sheltered there with their precious cargoes of spices, silks, ivory and animal hides. In the ancient world, Petra was renowned for its refined culture, massive architecture, and ingenuous system of dams and water channels. In the years following the Emperor Trajan’s annexation of Petra, the city declined and slipped into obscurity until it was “discovered” in 1812 by a Swiss traveler. Petra still forms part of the domain of the Bedouin, and you will see them with their horses and camels as you begin your unforgettable trip into this cultural landmark. After passing tombs outside the city, you come to the “Siq”, an immense crack in the Nubian sandstone almost one half mile long. This winding fissure separates overhanging cliffs that appear to meet 300 feet overhead. Near the end of the passage, the Siq makes one last turn with great style, and out of the gloom Petra's most impressive monument Al Khazneh (The Treasury) appears in the towering brightness. Film buffs will recognize it from its starring role in the final scenes of the movie “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.” Lunch at Basin Restaurant inside Petra. Later transfer to Taybet Zaman for dinner. (B-L-D)

DAY 6 • WADI RUM / AQABA
In the morning, depart to the magical desert of Wadi Rum, home of “Lawrence of Arabia”. Upon arrival, enjoy a mint tea at the Resthouse, before you take one of the jeeps owned by the local Bedouins for a trip into the many sites in the moon-like landscaped desert. Lunch will be served at the “Captain’s Camp”. In the afternoon, transfer to Aqaba for dinner and overnight at hotel in Aqaba. (B-L-D)

DAY 7 • AQABA / DEAD SEA
In the morning, enjoy free time in Aqaba for swimming or relaxation. Lunch will be served at the Hotel in Aqaba. Afternoon transfer from Aqaba to the Dead Sea for dinner & overnight at hotel. (B-L-D)

DAY 8 • BETHANY BEYOND JORDAN
The most significant event associated with the Jordan River is undoubtedly the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist. Interestingly enough, this also took place very close to Beit ‘Abara, where Joshua, Elijahand Elisha crossed the river. In New Testament times, it became known as Bethany beyond Jordan, the village of John the Baptist. This morning you will visit this important site. —one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th Century. Lunch will be served at Reem Al-Bawadi Restaurant in Amman. In the afternoon, you will have a city tour of Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom.  Often referred to as the “White City” because of the white stone used to build houses. The tour will take you to the museums, the Citadel, the amphitheater, and the souks. (B-L-D)

DAY 9 • AMMAN / USA
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight back home. (B)

$1,999 rate is in per person in double occupancy, for a group size of minimum 20 paying travellers, and available for certain departure dates from JFK.  Airport taxes and Sept.11 Security Fees (not exceeding $10 total) is additional. 

To start planning and/or inquire about rates,
please call
Sunny Land Tours' Group Department
toll-free at 1-800-783-7839.

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