If our desire is to live an unforgettable adventure vacation, our destiny is Jordan. This offer is growing every day with eco-tourism and the service provided by different companies leave nothing to chance.

The offers range from discovering the Roman emperor Hadrian (wonderfully portrayed in the novel by Marguerite Yourcenar) and following in his footsteps go through biblical sites and strengths of the Crusaders from a comfortable four-wheel drive truck, or, for the most daring-a camel for a week.

We follow the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia across the desert of eastern and central mountains, camping in the desert and discovering a different place every day (for those who read the book or saw the movie this proposal can mean the realization of a dream amazing).You can combine this trip part of the journey by steam train in the early twentieth century, similar to those attacked by Lawrence of Arabia and his Arab forces.The port city of Aqaba, Red Sea, offers not only relaxation for those who just want to jump into the sun and make a sea of crystal clear warm waters, but also all kinds of water sports: diving, fishing, swimming, water skiing, windsurfing, sailing … for all who want to live our vacation to the fullest.
Aqaba also offers excursions to the nearby mountains to trace paths and places to discover although it seems unlikely!

There are other places in Jordan that have water-related offerings and quality of life as the Spa at the edge of the Dead Sea and its specific treatment or the spa town of Zarqa Ma Hammamat ‘in located in the vicinity and alternate treatments in both regions.

Wadi Mujib is another alternative that adds adventure and water, with its rapids, waterfall, the canyon and its natural reservoir.

The more daring may venture into the mountains of Wadi Rum and scale up to an incredible inscriptions on the granite walls that date back over 5,000 years.
In the same place, for those who love the vertigo and adventure can travel by helicopter or balloon to reach the heights of Wadi Rum or see the city of Petra from the sky.
For those nostalgic trips are wonderful passing the old routes of the silk merchants, incense, spices … last four days riding through the desert, calling in the desert castles, sleeping in camps …

Culture and history, Jordan was a privileged

From the earliest civilizations that occupied the Fertile Crescent until the First World War, so many stories we’ve seen in books from childhood are here and we can see, touch, feel …

Amman:

Inhabited since the Neolithic period, this city modern and ancient “offers a huge repertoire of historic sites. The Citadel has remnants of the Temple of Hercules, Umayyad Palace and a Byzantine church. Amphitheater, carved into the mountainside could get 6,000 people per show and festivals still take place of international significance. Jordan Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Folklore and Folklife Museum, all in the vicinity of The Citadel provides an excellent approach to culture.
Route of Kings

Journey of more than 5,000 years, is one of the most iconic and memorable trips to Jordan as it traverses sites of cultural and religious significance incredible. The first town we find is Madaba known as the “City of Mosaics” by capital in spectacular mosaics of the Umayyad and Byzantine cultures, is famous among them the “map” of Jerusalem and the Holy Land VI century, more than two million pieces richly colored. Other famous pieces were found on the “Church of the Virgin and the Apostles” and the “Museum of Archaeology.” Continuing along the Royal Route, one hour of Madaba are Mukawir, there is the “fortress of Herod the Great, the legend it was here that Herod ordered after the erotic dance of Salome, the beheading of John the Baptist . Here too is Mount Nebo, where Moses is said to have been buried, what began as a small Byzantine chapel is now a huge religious complex, from the viewpoint, which is opposite the church itself is a panoramic view of the Valley Jordan River, the Dead Sea to Jerusalem and Bethlehem. In 2001 Pope John Paul II brought together more than 20,000 parishioners in this place.
To the southwest of the city of Madaba is the city of Hammamat Ma’in with its hot springs, rich in minerals. Now a health resort with luxury spas that offer all types of balneotherapy.
Found east of the town of Madaba Umm Ar-Rasas, mentioned in the Bible, the ruins of the ancient city show vestiges of houses, churches and other buildings on the outside of the church of San Esteban remains intact sixth-century mosaics. (At the same route are the castles of the Crusaders)

Petra:

Who has not heard of Petra? World Heritage Site by UNESCO of Jordan is a treasure that deserves any abuse.

Breathtaking Petra, located three hours from Amman, this treasure of old-city of the Nabataeans carved into the mountain to the more tourist impacts experienced by its state of preservation, it is possible to appreciate the water pipes and tanks system . Petra is visited constantly. To access this city, who knew how to serve as the top of the merchant caravans and enjoyed a wonderful splendor for thousands of years, it is necessary to walk through a canyon a mile long with walls up to 200 meters. After going through appears to us the most emblematic building of Petra, the Central Bank or Treasury building, past hundreds of buildings, tombs, baths, temples, streets and a stunning amphitheater, also a monastery dating from the first century and a Modern Archaeological Museum.
In the vicinity of Petra is the tomb of Aaron, brother of Moses, on top of the mountain of the same name in the Sharah mountain range.

Jerash:

Second in importance only to Petra, the ancient city was inhabited for over 6,500 years, knew its heyday during the Roman occupation and the vestiges of its past are in the best condition of the world, according to many experts. This Roman settlement was buried in the sand until it was discovered in the ’70s.
They can appreciate its cobbled streets, its columns, temples, an amphitheater, plazas and forum. Archaeological sites outside the city of Jerash is a wonderful combination of Eastern and Western cultures.

Aqaba:

Port on the Red Sea since ancient times saw the departure of exquisite shipments to the Far East since time immemorial.
Apart from the rich in corals from the surrounding seabed this port has Mamluk Fort, built in the sixteenth century, square design, flanked by semicircular towers, and with religious inscriptions still a must for any tourist like its closely guarded museum a splendid collection of objects, artifacts of all types and ancient coins. In Aqaba also find the house of Sharif Hussein bin Ali, great grandfather of King Abdullah II.

Castles in the Desert:

Symbols and examples of Islamic architecture in its infancy, is a sign of wealth that he learned to know this region. Mosaics, frescoes, prints, illustrations, stucco … are a testament to the culture of the eighth century. These sites are known as castles but the functions for which they were built were many and varied. Served as a resting place for caravans of merchants, agricultural centers and a meeting of the princes with the nomads to the political agreements. Many tours allow you to explore all. The best preserved is Qusayr Amra Castle, World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Qasr al-Mushatta, Qasr al-Kharana, Qasr al-Tuba and Qasr al-Hallabat have been restored keeping the spirit of the time.
The strength of Azraq, which was the headquarters of Lawrence of Arabia, was used without interruption since the time of the Romans.

Crusader castles:

History lovers will be in Jordan dazzled in these vestiges of the Crusades. La Ruta de los Reyes has many ruins of the forts of the mythical age. The most important are the ruins of Karak and Shawbak that distinguish the architecture and tradition of those days, the galleries, towers, chapels and ramparts are wonderful examples of the strength of these men.

Qal’at Castle Ar-Rabasd, also known as Ajloum Castle was built by a general of Saladin, ‘Izz ad-Din Usama, in 1184 and conquered by the Crusaders after three years. Wonderful example of Islamic architecture, this building is located north of Jordan Valley, on the slope of a hill, the castle guarding the caravans of merchants and all movements between Syria and southern Jordan, was part of a network forts and castles at night and through a light source produced by torches and fires encrypted messages sent from Cairo to the cities of the Euphrates. Thanks to its privileged position on a hill, this castle generous rooms, galleries, towers, stairs … provides a spectacular panoramic view of the Jordan Valley.

Kerak Castle is best preserved under the ground that on the surface of an endless construction of walls, passages, alleys … is a labyrinth that seems endless. This castle was witness to major events of antiquity. Private Reynald de Chatillon, known for his cruelty and treachery, broke the truce with Saladin, who finally defeated and beheaded him personally and this event the beginning of the end of the Crusaders.
Shawbak Castle contemporary Kerak Castle, perched high on a hill overlooking the region, its exterior walls are striking when you arrive. It also fell to Saladin who left inscriptions on the walls that we can still see.
Ruins of Umm Qays

At the top of a hill, suspended over the valley of the Jordan River and Lake Tiberias, the town of Umm Qays brimming with ancient relics.
The basilica and cemetery graves with tombstones carved by craftsmen sublime, the spectacular amphitheater, colonnaded streets and shops few others, the underground mausoleum, public baths, the remains of what was a spectacular race track …

Umm al Jimal:

Many ancient relics found in this city in northeastern Jordan, next to a legendary route of traders going from Iraq to Syria through the heart of Jordan. Churches, chapels, tanks, Roman ruins …

Umm Ar-Rasas:

In this city, old fort, we found recently discovered mosaics from ancient Byzantine churches.