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Proceed to
Kerak through Wadi Mujib, a deep valley holding one of Jordan's
most breathtaking views.
Visit the
Kerak castle with its diverse history dated from the Byzantine to
the Mamluk period.
Then road
takes you to visit the Christian Town of Madaba, which is known as
the "City of Mosaics"
Madaba's
churches, public and private buildings are lavishly designed with
mosaic drawings.
The most
famous is the wonderful map of Jordan and Palestine including a
plan of Jerusalem in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George.
Then Take a
detour to Mount Nebo, the site of the endearing monastery, where
Moses is thought to be buried.
On a clear
day an extraordinary view of the Dead Sea, the Jordan Valley,
ancient city of Jericho, Bethlehem and as far as Jerusalem can be
seen.
Mount Nebo
is also famous for its mosaics mainly discovered in 1976, a
cluster of monastic buildings around the Basilica Church built in
the 6th century and much more; continue to Amman the capital of
Jordan, the safe, friendly and modern city.
No more
than a five hours drive from anywhere in the country, arrive the
Hotel in Amman and overnight. |