15-Sep A very relaxing day at the resort, most of the tour group was going on a desert safari, on our request Mohammed changed the program slightly by removing the quad bike ride and added some extra time on the camels. When we arrived at the site we were very Continue Reading
Day 12 Wadi Rum – Jordan
16-Sep We left our hotel behind to make our way to Jordan. The roads are winding through granite and sandstone mountains plus a lot of desert. Not much to see than here and there a group of camels with their herder. The trip across the Gulf of Aqaba was smooth, Continue Reading
Day 13 – Petra
17-Sep Not a too early departure today, we left Wadi Rum around 9, the drive to Petra was around 2 1/2 hours with a few it stops along the way. The roads are good, but like in Egypt, I don’t think anyone is adhering to any sort of traffic rule. Continue Reading
Day 14 – Dead Sea
18-Sep On our way to the Dead Sea we stopped to enjoy the view over the Dana Valley. We were 1600 metres above sea level and the view was amazing. They even get some snow in this area that attracts visitors from Saudi Arabia, where they never see snow. We Continue Reading
Day 15 and 16 – Madaba and Amman
19-Sep Our first visit today was the Moses’ Memorial Church which stands as a testament to modern architectural grace. Within its walls lie some of Jordan’s most impeccably preserved mosaics, crafted around 530 AD. As an integral component of an active monastery, the church also hosts a captivating museum, offering Continue Reading