Attractions

DEAD SEA
The lowest point on earth
DEAD SEA
Ideal for those seeking recreation and wonderful for those looking to just relax
AL-MAGHTAS
THE BAPTISM SITE OF JESUS Listed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List, Al Maghtas signifies a landmark moment of the origin of Christianity
PANORAMA COMPLEX DEADSEA
A place where the blended hues of tinted skies magically reflect upon the salted surface of dead waters
ROYAL AEROSPORTS CLUB
Get your aviation fix with professional skydiving, or go for a recreational flight and get an aerial view of the beautiful Jordanian landscapes
FLOATING
Experience floating in the Dead Sea – it is quite literally impossible to sink thanks to the water’s buoyancy
DEAD SEA MUD
Getting covered by mud is not only a fun thing to do, but it also has many benefits for your health
SPAS AND THERAPIES
The unusual attributes of the Dead Sea have been known for centuries. It is the only place in the world where this particular combination of spa benefits exists
SAFI CRAFTS
The Safi Crafts center boasts a mixture of art, heritage, and community designed to advertise the colorfully made handicrafts of 15 local women
WADI MUJIB
The largest natural reserve in the Levant, Wadi Mujib is a natural park.
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Dead Sea

A spectacular natural wonder the Dead Sea is perfect for religious tourism and fun in the sun with the family. With its mix of beach living and religious history you can soak up the sun while Biblical scholars can get their daily dose of religious history. The leading attraction at the Dead Sea is the warm, soothing, super salty water itself – some ten times saltier than sea water, and rich in chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromine and several others. The unusually warm, incredibly buoyant and mineral-rich waters have attracted visitors since ancient times, including King Herod the Great and the beautiful Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra. All of whom have luxuriated in the Dead Sea’s rich, black, stimulating mud and floated effortlessly on their backs while soaking up the water’s healthy minerals along with the gently diffused rays of the Jordanian sun.

THE BAPTISM SITE (AL-MAGHTAS)

Al-Maghtas, the Baptism Site of Jesus of Nazareth, signifies a landmark moment of the origin of Christianity. Religious and non-religious tourists alike will walk through a peaceful path of gorgeous Dead Sea vegetation to the location where Jesus was Baptised by John The Baptist. Located nine kilometers to the north of the Dead Sea visitors will have the pleasure of viewing sites built during the Roman and Byzantine empires. Al Maghtas is listed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

THE LOWEST POINT ON EARTH MUSEUM & LOT’S CAVE

This small museum near the Dead Sea is a wonder in and of itself with its unique location and interesting collection of artifacts. Located at the lowest point on Earth the museum hosts a collection of materials from Lot’s cave (located just up the hill from the museum) and amazingly preserved Graeco-Roman clothing in addition to hundreds of Greek inscriptions. While visiting the museum, the walk up to Lot’s cave is highly recommended. This cave is believed to be where the Prophet Lot escaped to following the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. The cave is believed to have been transformed into a church and the intricate mosaic floor can still be seen today.

WADI MUJIB

The Hashemite Kingdom has a diverse mixture of rejuvenating landscapes and Wadi Mujib is evidence of this.Considered the largest natural reserve in the Levant, Wadi Mujib is a natural park with diverse plants, flowing waterfalls, hiking trails and relaxing hot springs. Wear comfortable hiking clothes and be prepared to be in awe of Jordan’s natural beauty.

An international ‘fun run’ that takes place every April and raises money for The Society for the Care of Neurological Patients. It starts in Amman and runs 42km (26 miles) to the Dead Sea. Fortunately, it is mostly downhill!

THINGS TO DO/ PLACES TO VISIT

  • SAFI CRAFTS
  • AMMAN TOURIST BEACH
  • PANORAMA COMPLEX DEADSEA
  • ROYAL AEROSPORTS CLUB
  • DEAD SEA ULTRA MARATHON
  • FLOATING / DEAD SEA MUD
  • SPAS AND THERAPIES

The Jordan Trail

THREE WADIS TO KARAK

By this point on the trail you encounter some of the spectacular Dead Sea wadis. First, Wadi Mujib, one of the grandest wadis in Jordan, Fertile farmland with rich red soils and Bedouin tents create a dramatic landscape. The ruins of Majdaline lead you to Wadi Ibin Hammad before descending into Wadi el Tawahin. Finally, Wadi ez Zaiyatin takes you to the imposing crusader castle of Karak, impressively situated to overlook the surrounding landscape.

 

Total Length: 75 KM
Days: 4 Hiking days 

 

Main sites in the region:

– Wadi Zarqa Ma’in

-Wadi Hidan

-Wadi Mujib

-Ruins of Majdaline

– Karak Castle