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JORDAN
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A BIBLICAL LAND WITH DRAMATIC CHANGING SCENERY OVER RELATIVELY
SHORT DISTANCES. A WARM FRIENDLY PEOPLE WITH ANCIENT TRADITIONAL
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HOST TO BIBLICAL
PERSONALITIES SUCH AS MOSES, JACOB, ELIJAH, AND WAS THE TRADITIONAL
JEWISH PILGRIMAGE ROUTE FROM GALILEE TO JERUSALEM THAT JESUS
OFTEN TOOK.
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THE HASHEMITE
KINGDOM OF JORDAN, A YOUNG COUNTRY AND WELL-TRAVELLED BRIDGE
BETWEEN SEA AND DESERT, EAST AND WEST.
FROM REMOTE
DESERT CANYONS, FERTILE PLAINS, TO STUNNING MOUNTAIN VISTAS,
JORDAN CAPTIVATES ITS VISITORS.
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Country
Highlights
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Petra
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The enchanting, secret lost city, carved out of the
living rock only rediscovered in the 16th century. A stunning
legacy of the Nabateans during their Golden Years. |
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Jerash
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A fine display of the grandeur of
Imperial Rome and one of the Gospel 'cities of the Decapolis'.
Hadrian's triumphal arch, a 600m cardo, oval plaza, temples
and churches.
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Wadi
Rum -
A
region of dramatic 'lunar landscape' where nature's artistry
is conveyed in a variety of impressive rock formations, desert
landscapes and ever-changing colours associated with the historic
tales
of Lawrence of Arabia. |
Dead
Sea -
The lowest point on the earth's surface
in the Great Rift Valley, unique medicinal waters with high
salt content enable the renowned 'floating' experience. Balmy
nights under clear starry skies make this a preferred destination.
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Mount
Nebo -
The mountain from which Moses stood
and viewed the 'Promised Land'. The mount overlooking the Jordan
valley and hills of Judea. Somewhere in this region God secretly
buried the body of Moses. |
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Bethany
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A
sight near the banks of the Jordan river associated with John
the Baptist local inscriptions also indicate connections with
Elijah who ascended into heaven in a whirlwind. |
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Excavations indicate that this was an ancient river crossing
point of those en route to Jerusalem on pilgrimage.
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There has been a Christian presence on the mountain since the
4th century AD and today's church on the sumit contains large
mosaic floor areas confirming this. |
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And
Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to
the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. And the LORD shewed
him all the land of Gilead, unto Dan,
Deu 34:1
And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold,
there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them
both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
ii Kings 2:11
And it came
to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and
was baptized of John in Jordan.
Mark 1:9
Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah?
this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness
of his strength?...
Isaiah 63:1 |
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SAMPLE ITINERARIES
8 Day Itinerary
Regions Including
Gilead, Ammon, Moab, Edom
10 Day Itinerary
Regions Including
Gadara,
Jerash, Amman, Jordan Valley, Petra, Aqaba.
12 Day Itinerary
Regions Including
Gadara, Jerash, Amman, Dead Sea, Jordan Valley, Petra, Aqaba,
Desert Castles
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COMBINATION OPTIONS
Jordan with Sinai
Jordan with Syria
Jordan with Lebanon
Jordan with Holy Land
We
also specialise in tailor-made itineraries. Just send
us your specifications
from here
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