for information on visa requirement Please contact for American & Japanese citizens, you may get the visa upon arrival with most o four tours, please check each tour, or may secure your visa from :

The Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
3504 International Drive NW
Washington, DC, 20008
tel 202-966-2664; fax 202-966-3110

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BAPTISM SITE IN JORDAN:
For Christians, the most significant event associated with the River Jordan is undoubtedly the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist. Interestingly enough, this also took place very close to Beit 'Abara, where Joshua, Elijah and Elisha crossed the river. In New Testament times, it became known as Bethany, the village of John the Baptist. This Bethany is not to be confused with the village of Bethany near Jerusalem, where the Bible says Lazarus was raised from the dead.

The Bible clearly records that Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist (Matthew 3: 13-17), and that John the Baptist lived, preached and baptized in the village of Bethany, on "the other side of the Jordan" (John 1: 28). The baptism site, known in Arabic as al-Maghtas, is located at the head of a lush valley just east of the Jordan River. It is now protected and by early 1999 it will be accessible to visitors. After Jesus' baptism at Bethany, he spent forty days in the wilderness east of the River Jordan, where he fasted and resisted the temptations of Satan (Mark 1: 13, Matthew 4: 1-11). En EspanoL ?

 

 

 

LOT'S CAVE:
The Bible then says that "Lot lived among the cities of the plain and pitched his tents near Sodom" (Genesis 13: 12). The Southern Ghor may thus be associated with one of the most dramatic stories in the Bible, that of Sodom and Gomorrah. While conclusive proof has not yet been found, some scholars see Bab al-Dhra' and Numeira as good candidates for the biblical Sodom and Gomorrah, destroyed by God because of their wickedness (Genesis 19). The other biblical "cities of the plain-"Admah, Zeboiim and Bela (or Zoar)-may still be waiting to be rediscovered under the ruins of Early Bronze Age towns as Feifa, Safi, Khneizirah, and other places throughout the biblical Valley of Salt.

 

Visitors crossing from Israel to Jordan via the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge must already have a Jordanian visa issued by the Jordanian embassy in their home country. It is not possible to obtain a visa at the bridge. The King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge crossing-point is closed on Saturday and Jewish holidays.

Visitors crossing from Israel to Jordan via the Arava (Eilat-Aqaba) crossing-point may obtain a visa at the border. The amount of the visa fee depends upon your nationality. The Arava crossing-point is closed on Friday, Saturday and Jewish holidays.

It's important to realize that 90% of the money you pay for our tours goes to working people at the destinations we serve. We believe in supporting the local economies of the beautiful places we show you, and we are pleased to be able to help local people to live better lives, whether it be your guides in Upper Egypt, the crew on a Nile cruise, or the Touareg tribesmen of Morocco the bedouins in Petra Jordan.. They are our valued associates, just as you are our valued client.

A Grand Dahabiya Sailing on the Nile . A True Romance , the best Honeymoon vacation

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Combine this tour with any Travel in Style tour to Egypt, or Turkey for an even more exciting vacation adventure.

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

Amid scenes of exquisiteness and peace, the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar will give you the opportunity to enjoy its riches where Marc Anthony, Queen of Sheba, Aristotle and even Cleopatra once strived to unravel mystery.

Millennia Of History, Welcome to Ishtar

Surely there is no region on earth where nature and history have more wonderfully conspired, where so exciting a drama has obtained so beautiful a theatre.

Amid scenes of exquisiteness and peace, the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea gives you the opportunity to enjoy its riches - where Marc Anthony, Queen of Sheba, Aristotle and even Cleopatra once strived to unravel mystery.

Indulge in the ultimate family escape to the Ishtar Royal Villa.
The Ishtar Royal Villa is a three bedroom masterpiece that allows the comfort of joining two
Ishtar Beach Chalets located directly on the beach to it, making it an ideal secluded retreat for families seeking unmatched personalised luxury and intimacy.

The Ishtar Royal Villa offers the following benefits:
• Complimentary massage upon arrival in the privacy of the wellness area of the Villa which includes a Therapy Room, Steam Room, Sauna and a Shower Room
• Exclusive Dead Sea Bathroom Amenities
• Complimentary VIP Bar
• Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access
• Designer Tea and Coffee-making Facilities
• VIP Welcome Tray
• Fruit & Water replenished daily
• Laptops on request
• iPods on request
• Kids' VIP Welcome Set
• Luxury Turn-down Service
• Farewell Ishtar Gift
• International Newspapers
• Complimentary Pressing upon arrival
• DVD/CD Player
• Private Infinity Edge Pool and Outdoor Jacuzzi
• Personal Butler
• Personal Chauffeur during the entire stay, from point of arrival at Queen Alia International Airport until point of departure from the Airport

The Ishtar Royal Villa has an area of 476 sqm in addition to 74 sqm in each individual Ishtar Beach Chalet, as well as a private garden and pools, totalling a breathtaking 1,830 sqm of absolute luxury.

Ishtar Spa Room

All rooms have natural stone floors and designer furniture, featuring Kingsize beds, a living area, a working desk and a walk-in wardrobe. Rooms are located on the second floor and have an area of 68 sqm and a bi-level private terrace of 45 sqm with terrace furniture and an outdoor Jacuzzi.
The Ishtar Spa Rooms feature a state-of-the-art DVD/CD player (upon request) and complimentary suit pressing upon arrival.

Ishtar Terrace

All rooms have natural stone floors and designer furniture, featuring a Kingsize bed, a working desk and a generously sized wardrobe. Rooms are located either on the first floor or second floor. Rooms located on the first floor have an area of 51 sqm and a terrace of 16 sqm with terrace furniture and great views of the Dead Sea. Rooms located on the second floor have an area of 40 sqm, a balcony of 8 sqm with terrace furniture and great views of the Dead Sea, as well as a private terrace of 68 sqm. Ishtar Terrace Rooms feature a state-of-the-art DVD/CD player (upon request) and complimentary suit pressing upon arrival.