Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, is massive – around 74,000 hectares of sandstone and granite rocks, in beautiful shades of red. After a good breakfast, we set to spent the entire day exploring the sights of Wadi Rum. We woke up early and enjoyed walking around our campsite, climbing rocks and finding a perfect spot for our sunrise. There was a separate common dining area, where we had a freshly prepared BBQ dinner, some bubbly apple flavored hookah and Bedouin ‘whiskey’ aka tea! No meal is complete without Bedouin tea!ĭAY 3 FOLLOWING LAWRENCE OF ARABIA’S FOOTSTEPS – WADI RUM Beautiful black and white tents located meters away from each other. We enjoyed the sunset from our sunset deck sipping some Bedouin tea. Red sand, huge rock formations, a landscape of layered mountains and crumbling canyons on the backdrop of setting sun! Our camp site was secluded with no other camps in sight.
It was sunset time and the drive to reach our campsite was gorgeous.
A staff member was waiting for us and we got on a 4×4 wheel jeep. We had pre-booked our stay at Khaleed’s camp. The resort had multiple pools, and we spent some time relaxing by the poolside and sipping cocktails.Īfter an early lunch, we headed for our long drive to the Rum Village at Wadi Rum. The Dead Sea mud is supposed to be rich in minerals and has a lot of therapeutic properties. The story goes that Cleopatra used products from the area as part of her beauty regimen. It is a once in a lifetime kind of an experience. We spent quality time at the Dead Sea, slathering layers of dead sea mud all over, basking in the sun and letting it dry and feeling weightless while floating in the dead sea. We spent the night at Movenpick Resort and spa Day 2 FLOATING IN THE DEAD SEA Seeing the sun set while driving along the coast was surreal. It was almost sunset when we reached our hotel at the Dead Sea. It is deep enough that journeying along the road that winds down to the shore causes your ears to pop as they do on an aircraft during take-off and landing. The Dead Sea is the lowest point on the planet – 420m below sea level. The road dips along the ridge from where the Great Rift Valley cascades downwards to meet its bottom at the Dead Sea. Meandering roads and quaint villages along the King’s Highway made the drive scenic. We admired that very same view, which stretches from the Dead Sea to Israel.
We spent some time exploring the other sights of Madaba.Įight kilometers west of town is Mount Nebo where, in the Old Testament, Moses saw the Promised Land from its peak. The streets of Madaba have an old worls charm. We were fascinated by the St George’s Church, where the only surviving fragment of the famed Mosaic Map of the Holy Land is interred in the floor. Our first stop was Madaba, known for its Byzantine-era mosaics. After all the formalities and purchase of a sim card, we headed for our much-awaited adventure. The representative was waiting for us at the airport. We had pre-booked a Mitsubishi Lancer from Monte Carlo car rental. We landed at Queen Alia International Airport, Amman and after collecting our luggage proceeded to pick up our rental car. Details about every destination will be covered in subsequent posts! ITINERARY Day 1 ARRIVAL AT AMMAN, HEAD TO DEAD Sea via MADABA
8-10 days would be perfect to explore the country. We would strongly recommend spending more time. Here’s our itinerary based on our experience. Wadi Rum gave me the illusion of being on Mars, and Dead Sea a feeling of weightlessness. While Amman was more about a colorful modern city, Petra had breathtaking grandeur and fabulous canynos. Come let us take you on a wonderful journey through the magnificent Kingdom of Jordan.Īlmost every day, we saw a new landscape in Jordan. In a flash the tickets were done, yes we are going to Jordan. Of course one cannot think about Jordan without imagining what weightlessness would feel like at the Dead Sea and the glory and splendor of Petra (one of the 7 wonders of the world). Saaks exclaimed in Joy, ‘We are going to Jordan’ and my first thought was the beautiful black and gold color of the Royal Jordanian A-320 aircraft that I have seen so many times at Dubai International airport.
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