Jordan Highlights
Opera Gala 2001
5-9 - 11-9-2001


Sept. 5th: "Ahlan Wa Sahlan ... "Welcome to Jordan"
You will arrive at Amman International Airport. Our friendly staff will meet and assist you
upon arrival at the airport and will transfer you to your hotel in Amman.


Sept. 6th: Amman - Madaba - Mt. Nebo - Bethany - Karak - Petra
Today we will travel along the famous Kings' Highway to Petra. The 5,000-year-old Kingsī Highway is one of the most memorable journeys in the Holy Land, passing through a string
of ancient sights and beautiful landscape.

First stop will be Madaba which contains some of the finest Byzantine mosaics in the world.
Madaba is the Moabite town, known as Medeba in the Bible. Of great historical importance
is the large six century mosaic map of Palestine and Egypt, possibly representing the oldest map of the"Holy Land" in existence.

Nearby is the historic Mount Nebo, with a remarkable view across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. On a clear day the spires of Jerusalem are visible in the distance. Here we will
visit one of the oldest churches on earth with beautiful Byzantine mosaics.

Mount Nebo is the memorial of Moses, the presumed site of the prophet`s death and burial place. Continuing, we pass by Karak and visit the Crusader fort. Today we will end your trip
in Petra.


Sept. 7th: Petra, the Rose-Red City
The most famous attraction is the Nabatean city of Petra which has been mentioned in the Bible under the name "Sela". To reach the city you will walk or ride on horse back to the
"Siq", an immense crack in the Nubian sandstone. You will continue on foot through the winding, one-kilometre-long fissure between overhanging cliffs.

At the last turn, out of the gloom appears Petra`s most impressive monument - The Treasury. You will find yourself surrounded on both sides by hundreds of Petra`s carved and built structures, soaring temples, elaborate Royal tombs, a carved Roman Theatre and many
other impressive monuments.

After your exciting full day visit of Petra you will enjoy a "Sun Set Concert" with highlights of famous musicals in the Roman Theatre and after the concert fascinating "Petra by Night"
is awaiting you.

In front of the candle-lit "Treasury" you will be received by a Bedouin playing the flute for you.
Afterwards you will walk through the "Siq", beautifully illuminated by candles. Today a late dinner will be served at your hotel in Petra.

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