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The Nabateans are known as the builders of Petra, water systems in the Arabian desert and trading routes over Arabia, Mesopotamia, and the Levant. This trail covers some old Nabatean trade routes from the North of Jordan to Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba in the South.
The North of Jordan is covered with mountains along with Mediterranean vegetation and overlooking the sea of Galilee. It includes some of the highest ascents and descents of the route, making the ride a bit challenging at times. After surpassing the mountains, we will cross the rugged canyons, better known as wadis, in the Central part of the country – rewarding every drop of sweat with breathtaking views. The Southern segment is a bit smoother as the landscape changes to a more flat and desert terrain leading to the Nabatean city of Petra.
Along the way, there are many opportunities to visit some of Jordan's historical, cultural, and natural sites. From mysterious Byzantine churches to striking Hellenistic palaces, from gorges in natural parks to the Arabian desert, and of course, the necropolis and royal city of the Nabataeans – Petra.
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Itineraries
Day 1
Welcome to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (37 km)
„Merhaba“ and welcome to Jordan! You will be warmly welcomed at the airport and escorted to your hotel in Amman. (B)
Day 2
Umm Qais, one of the Decapolis cities in the Orient (244 km)
After breakfast, we head to Umm Qais, the ancient Gadara. On a clear day, we can see Mount Hermon and the Sea of Galilee from here. Then we start our bike discovery tour through the Mediterranean vegetation. We cross the orange, lemon, and banana plantations and see the Yarmouk River. At noon we are invited to a home-prepared meal. Overnight in Amman. (B, L, D)
Bike route: 43 km, +948, -1382 / on-road
Day 3
Over “Iraq Al-Amir” to Al-Kafrein Dam (38 km)
Today we start our bike adventure from Amman. We will ride along the main street to the west. The desert plateau gives way to the fertile, spring-fed Wadi al-Seer, lined with olive groves and orchards. The tour to Iraq al-Amir along the Wadi also offers several unique cultural attractions, from an ancient dovecote carved out of the rock, and a mysterious Byzantine cave church, to the striking Hellenistic palace of Qasr al-Abd. Overnight at the Dead Sea. (B, LB, D)
Bike route: 34 km, +706, -1754 / Mix on-road + off-road
Day 4
On the king’s Way (81 km)
The morning is at leisure at the Dead Sea for relaxing and enjoying the salty mineral lake of Jordan. After that, we take our bus to Kerak. Kerak Castle is a large medieval castle. It is one of the largest castles in the Levant. Construction began in the 1140s under Pagan and Fulk, King of Jerusalem. The Crusaders called it Crac des Moabites or "Karak in Moab". We ride our bikes downwards into a beautiful winding valley. The trail rises onto a fertile plain and descends to the rim of the impressive Wadi Hasa. Overnight in Dana. (B, LB, D)
Bike route: 47 km, +779, -1305 / on-road + off-road
Day 5
Dana National Park and Montreal (88 km)
We start today with a magnificent view of the village and the gorge of Wadi Dana. Dana is located in the centre of the national park, which offers a home to rare animals and birds in a magnificent landscape. Around 600 species of plants thrive in this reserve, and care has also been taken to create new sources of income for the more than 50 Bedouin families in the village today. Then our bus takes us to "Shobak" Montreal castle, or Mons Regalis as it used to be called, was the first Crusader fortress in a line of strongholds in the territory east of the river Jordan. We start today's bike tour toward the Nabatean Kingdom, across the plateau, building the anticipation of reaching the edge of the rim. The route has fantastic views as it contours along the mountains between Shobak and Petra. Overnight stay in Petra. (B, LB, D)
Bike route: 48 km, +1130, -1285 / on-road + off-road
Day 6
Petra; of the Nabataean Kingdom
Petra - the necropolis and royal city of the Nabataeans! Here we will talk about the function of the mysterious carved monuments and the history of the Nabataeans! We stop and marvel at the facades and sculptures and the iridescent colours of the sandstone that make Petra so unique. We come from the Pharaoh's treasury to the tower and cave tombs at the theatre and walk across the columned street to the temple district. Enjoy enveloping the facades. (B, D) (Not a cycling day)
Day 7
Nomadic Wadi Rum (114 km)
A short transfer takes us up the Old King's Way to Rajef at 1,500m, where we get on our bikes. We cycle over sections of the old royal road to Wadi Araba with spectacular views.
We are invited to (Abu Sabbah) who lives near the wadi Rum desert, with his family for lunch. We continue to the Wadi Rum desert, where we take a jeep ride of about 3 hours and experience a unique sunset. The jeeps take us to our camp, where the Bedouins await us with their traditional cuisine: lamb from the earth oven! Even the early nomads lived well! Overnight camp in Wadi Rum. (B, L, D)
Bike route: 42 km, +413, -912 / on-road
Day 8
Wadi Rum to Aqaba at the Red Sea (70 km)
Our today's bike adventure begins from Rum Village through sandy jeep tracks. Approximately 10 km south of the village, the tracks turn west. While the route is still sandy and may require us to push our bikes, the surface becomes slightly harder. From here, it’s all downhill to Aqaba and we can coast most of the way down to the Red Sea! Overnight in Aqaba. (B, LB, D)
Bike route: 70 km, +336, -1284 / on-road + off-road
Day 9
Ma Al-Salama – Goodbye (305 km)
After breakfast and commensurate with your flight details, you will take the bus to the Airport for departure. (B)
- Meet and assist upon arrival and departure
- Free Jordan entry visa, full passports details required in advance
- Qualified first-class English-speaking cycling guide from day 1
- Escorting vehicle with spare parts during the biking tours
- Excursions in modern deluxe A/C tourists vehicle as per program
- Arrival and departure transfers
- All entrance fees to the sites as per the program
- Traditional home-prepared lunch on day 7
- 3-hour jeep sunset tour in the Wadi Rum desert
- A well-maintained fleet of bicycles from Scott brand for 6 days (day 2 to day 5 and day 7 to day 8) - Scott Sub cross 30 2018 model
- High-quality safety helmets
- Mechanical support
- First Aid support
- Water & fruit
- VAT tax and service charges in the hotels
- 4 lunch boxes from day 3 to day 5 and on day 8
- Daily breakfast and dinner in the hotels
- Hotels Accommodation or Same Category
| Category | Hotel | City | Nights | Room type | Meals | Website |
| 4***(*) | Mena Tyche | Amman | 2 | Standard | HB | www.menatychehotel.com |
| 4**** | Ramada Resort | Am Toten Meer | 1 | Standard | HB | www.ramadaresortdeadsea.com |
| Guest house | Dana Guest House | Dana | 1 | Standard | HB | www.rscn.org.jo |
| 3*** | Petra Corner | Petra | 2 | Standard | HB | www.petracorner.com |
| Camp | Martian Desert Camp | Wadi Rum | 1 | Tents | HB | www.martiandesertcamp.com |
| 5****(*) | Mövenpick Residence | Aqaba | 1 | Superior | HB | www.movenpick.com |
Hotels and tour programs are subject to change without prior notice and without affecting the services.
(B=Breakfast, LB=Lunch box, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Extra meals and beverages
- Any personal expenses
- Tips and portages of all kinds
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