Explore the main sacred sites in Islam, follow the footsteps of the prophets; Ibrahim, Ishmael, Isaac, Yacoub, Moussa, Daoud, Souleyman, Isa and Muhammad ﷺ. From Jordan to Palestine to Egypt you will explore each stone, each building and each pillar moreover the story of each remain. A journey marked by Friday prayer, Salat Al Jumu’a at the Al Aqsa Mosque.
Day 1: Arrival Amman
Upon arrival at Amman Airport our representative will welcome and assist you through immigration procedures and match with your tour leader. Transfer to your hotel in Amman. Dinner and overnight at the hotel
Day 2: Amman City Tour – Kahf Al Raqim - Kerak - Petra
After breakfast, we will start the tour with a visit of the Citadel in Amman with remains from Roman to Islamic period as well as the Archaeological Museum. We will proceed in downtown, the oldest part of Amman to Al Husseini Mosque, built on remains of a mosque in 640 CE by caliph Umar bin Al Khattab. Visit Roman theatre, Continue to Kahf Al Raqim, the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, with a mosque fitting the description of the Holy Quran. Proceed to Kerak, visit the famous castle and go on to the site of the Battle of Mutah in 629 CE. Here we find the tombs of the venerable companion Zaid bin Harithah, who led the army during the battle of Mutah and died, the tomb of Ja’far bin Abi Talib and Abdullah bin Ruwahah. Continue to Petra. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Petra.
Day 3: Petra - Alquds
After breakfast, we will visit Petra’s Site. Petra is one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites and today’s one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. A 2000-year old ancient city and known as the “Rose-Red City”, Petra was the ancient capital of the Nabateans from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century CE. Carved by the Nabataeans out of solid rock, Petra was forgotten for hundreds of years until it was rediscovered in 1812 CE. At the entrance of Petra, travelers are offered the option to ride a horse for 800m – from the visitor’s center to the entrance of the dramatic “Siq” (canyon). From the entrance to the Siq there is a 1250-meter walk to the 1st monument “The treasury”. Throughout most of the day we will explore Petra’s incredible structures: the treasury, the field of tombs, the obelisks, and the altar, and much more. After noon departure to Palestine, cross via King Hussein-Allenby Bridge. Reception and welcome on the Palestinian side, transfer to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight in Al Quds
Day 4: Al Quds. Friday prayer at Masjed Al Aqsa
After breakfast, the day will be spent visiting the old city of Al Quds, a city holy to the three monotheistic religions. Discovery of the rich Islamic, archaeological, historical and religious heritage of Al Quds. Head to Al Aqsa Mosque, (Haram-es-Sherif), the first Qibla, the second mosque built 40 years after the Kaaba, and the third holiest site in Islam after Mecca and Medina. Visit of the site with its numerous monuments dating from pre-Islamic periods. Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa. Then plunged into the souk's colorful alleys which will take you to the meeting places of the three major monotheistic religions: the Via Dolorosa, Omar Ebn Al Khatab mosque and the Holy Sepulchre, one of emblems of Christianity. Visit Haet Albourak (the Wailing Wall). Continue by taking the ancient Roman road, the Cardo, located in the heart of the old town, for Jabel Alnabi Daoud, visit Almaeda, the room of the Last Supper, and Makam Alnabi Daoud, tomb of the Prophet David. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Al Quds.
Day 5: Al Quds - Bethlehem – Hebron “Al Khalil’
After breakfast, you will continue visiting Al Quds by going to the Mount of Olives. The highest peak, at-Tur, rises to 827 meters and offers not only a splendid view on the old city, but also an important place in the history of three monotheist religions. Visit Maqam Raba'a el Adwiya; considered to be the first mystic of Islam. It is in poems that she expresses her spirituality. Today she is one of the most famous women in Islam. Visit Maqam Salman Al Farisi, a companion of Khalif Omar Ben Al Khtab. All together they reached Al Quds in 638 CE. Drive to Bethlehem, birthplace of Nabi Aïssa ﷺ, visit the Church of the Nativity, one of the oldest continuously operating churches in the world, built over the cave that tradition marks as the birthplace of Prophet Issa. Departure to Hebron “Khalil alrahman”, built by the Canaanites around 4000 BC. You will be taken around the Casba, the historic center of the city, endowed with an exceptional historical heritage, to reach the Khalil Al Rahman mosque, "the sacred place of the friend of God" to visit the maqam Al nabi Ibrahim, Ishac, Yacoub ﷺ and their wives. Passage by Halhul to visit Maqam Nabi Yunus. Dinner and overnight at Al-Quds.
Day 6: Al Quds - Jericho - Dead Sea - Eilat – Mount Sinai
After breakfast, you will depart for a green oasis near the Dead Sea: Jericho, the lowest city in the world is located 250 meters below sea level. Jericho was made famous by the discovery of one of the oldest cities of the Levant dating from the eighth millennium BC. Stop in Nabi Moussa mosque, this great pilgrimage place was built in 1269 in commemoration to the prophet Moses. Continue to Jericho, you will admire the Mount of Quarantine “Jabel Al Nabi Issa which overlooks the oasis. Route to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth 400m below sea level, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the indescribable feeling of floating on the Dead Sea. This sea is the richest and saltiest place on Earth. Drive via the dead sea area to Eilat – Taba border crossing with Egypt. Reception by our representative, drive to Mt Sinai to your hotel in St Catherine. Dinner and overnight
Day 7: Jabel Nabi Moussa – Cairo
Early morning mountain climbs to Mt. Sinai, where the Ten Commandments were given to Nabi Moussa. On return, we will have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Visit St. Catherine monastery, then proceeds to Cairo. It is the capital of Egypt and largest city in the Arab world. You will see Moses Springs and Suez Canal. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Cairo.
Day 8: Cairo – Pyramids – Sphinx – Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, the day will be entirely spent by visiting Cairo, starting with the Pyramids on the Giza plateau, home of Egypt’s signature attractions. Next, a visit to the Egyptian Museum where you find the greatest Collections of Egyptian antiquities in the world. Visit old Cairo and the citadel of Saladin. Dinner and overnight at hotel. Dinner and overnight at Cairo.
Day 9: Al Azhar – Saida Zenab Mosque - Khan al Khalili
After breakfast, visit the largest and oldest Islamic university in the world, Al-Azhar, built in the 10th century, whose name means "the brilliant" or "the splendid" is one of the main mosques and universities of Greater Cairo today. It can accommodate up to 30,000 faithful. Its prestige is mainly due to the place that Cairo occupies in the Muslim world. Visit the Mosque of Imam el Hussein, the Grandson of the Prophet Mohammed. Then visit to Saida Zeinab Mosque. Visit the Cairo market/souq, known as Khan El Khalili, has existed since the 14th century CE. It is one of the largest in the Middle East. Dinner and overnight at Cairo.
Day 10: Cairo
After breakfast Transfer to Cairo airport for departure
*Prix par personne en chambre double *Supplément chambre single *Réduction pour enfants
