Petra Nights Tours

Anjara Jordan - Shrine of Our Lady of the Mountain Located in Anjara, north of Jordan is the Shrine of Our Lady of the Mountain, mentioned in Bible this is the place where Virgin Mary and Jesus had a rest during their journey. The Signage Our Lady of Mountain Church  Our Lady of Mountain Church  Anjara, Jordan Anjara, Jordan

Things to do in Petra Petra is established around 6 th century B.C by the Nabataean Arabs and a major caravan centre during the Hellenistic and Roman period. Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985 and was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. This spectacular treasure of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a huge site with impressive inscriptions and history. A standard tour in Petra mainly covers; the Siq, Treasury, Street of Facades, Royal Tombs and Pharaoh’s Castle (Qasr Al Bint).  This post will give you an idea of other suggested things that might interest you to do while in Petra. Hike the Monastery Al Deir The Monastery is beautifully carved although less decorated than the Treasury. The size of the Al Deir is 50m in high and 45m in wide.  The path starts behind the Basin restaurant and Nabatean Museum. It’s about an hour climb (about 800 steps).  Monastery Al Deir Hike the High Place...

Biblical and Sacred Sites in Jordan  Baptism Site  the place where John the Baptist lived and baptized Jesus.  Baptism Site Terrace Greek Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist Dead Sea   popularly know as the lowest place on earth, due to high salinity our body is more buoyant making it easy to float. According to Biblical tradition this was the site of the infamous cities Sodom and Gomorrah.   Salt Formation at the Dead Sea Floating at the Dead Sea Madaba St. George Church famous for its Byzantine and Umayyad Mosaics, on the floor of the church you’ll see the 6th century mosaic map of Palestine. St. George Church in Madaba Mosaic Floor Mukawir   is a fortress set on a high hill near the Dead Sea . This is where the beheading of John the Baptist took place after Salome's fateful dance. Mukawir Mount Nebo the place where Moses overlook the Promised Land and his burial place. Mt Nebo View Point Rolling ...

The Jordan Museum Location: New Downtown Area, Ras al-Ayn Amman ( Ali Bin Abi Taleb St ) Opening Hours & Days : 10:00 - 14:00, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Entrance Fee: Tourists (Non-Jordanian)                                  – 5 JD per person Residents                                                       – 1 JD per person 12-18 years old (Jordanian or Non-Jordanian)       – 500 Fils per person Brief Description:   The museum will give you an excellent outlook of the history, ge...