Apollo Tours & Travel Agency - Jordan

26/06/2024

What an incredible adventure we had with a vibrant group of 127 explorers in the majestic landscapes of Wadi Rum! Our journey was filled with thrilling camel rides, dynamic jeep tours, and mesmerizing stargazing sessions under the crystal-clear desert sky.

Here at Apollo Tours, we believe in creating unforgettable experiences, and this trip was no exception. From the undulating red sands to the towering cliffs, every moment was a new discovery, shared with new friends and seasoned adventurers alike.

📸 Swipe to see the smiles, the excitement, and the breathtaking scenery that only Wadi Rum can offer. Whether it's your first visit or your next, Wadi Rum is a place where memories are made.

👉 Ready for your own adventure? Join us on and be part of something extraordinary. Let's make memories together!

10/05/2023

29/04/2023

Discover the magic of Jordan and the Holy Land with our expertly guided tours!

From the breathtaking ancient city of Petra to the stunning desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, our tours take you on a journey through the heart of this incredible country.

Our experienced guides will show you the best that Jordan and the Holy Land has to offer, from adventure activities to cultural experiences, pilgrimages and personalized tours that suit your interests.

Come explore with us and discover why Jordan and the Holy Land are one of the most magical destinations in the world!

20/04/2023

What's your favourite hidden gem in Jordan that you've discovered while traveling? Share with us in the comments below!

19/04/2023

Embark on a journey through time and discover the treasures of Jordan and the Holy Land with us! As one of Jordan's first travel agencies, we'll take you to all the must-see sites on our tours and day trips. Let us be your guide as we explore the rich history and culture of this incredible region.

18/04/2023

Discover the treasures of Jordan & the Holy Land with us.

Join us on our tours and day trips to all the must-see sites. Let us take you on an unforgettable journey through history & culture!

29/01/2023

Leave Amman 52kms north to Jerash. In ancient times it was one of the wealthiest and most cosmopolitan cities in the ancient Near East. Settled by humans as early as the Neolithic period (c. 7500-5500 BCE) and founded as a Hellenistic city in the 2nd century BCE, Jerash is today noted for its fine Roman and Byzantine ruins, which rank among the largest and only preserved in the world after Rome. Gerasa in present-day Jerash is one of the largest and best-preserved late antique cities in the Middle East. Magnificent colonnaded streets and plazas, triumphal gates, two imposing temple complexes and amphitheaters, the remains of numerous early Byzantine churches and Umayyad buildings in the hilly landscape along a wadi, make Gerasa one of Jordan's favorite destinations. Although the sheer number of statues, plazas, and museums can seem daunting, the ancient Roman ruins of Jerash are very easy to navigate. Once in the old town, visitors can easily navigate their way past each site. A great starting point is Hadrian’s Arch which was built in 129 AD to greet Emperor Hadrian during his visit. From this point you will find the remains of the Hippodrome; a former sporting arena that now holds chariot races to recapture the imaginations of visitors. Another notable site is the 3,000 seat South Theatre which is still used today for productions and concerts. The Forum is a spellbinding oval structure made of 56 pillars and is an ideal location for budding photographers. For an insight into the huge excavation project that took place in the city, visit Jerash Archaeological Museum which is home to a vast amount of fascinating artifacts.

29/01/2023

Drive around a 100kms Northeast Amman to Al Kharranah Castle, this imposing and well-preserved Umayyad building in the vastness of the Jordanian desert can be dated before 710 AD, due to an Arabic inscription above one of the doors of a room.

Then proceed 16kms Northwest to Amra Palace which was probably built between 730 - 740 AD, commissioned by Prince Walid Ibn Yazid, the future Umayyad caliph Walid II (who reigned only 743-744). Located beside the Wadi Butum, a seasonal watercourse, this desert establishment was both a fortress with a garrison and a residence/pleasure palace that comprises a reception hall and hammam.
Continue 30km east to Qasr Al Azraq, the black basalt fort, strategically located in the middle of the Azraq oasis, and on a major desert trade route, has been in continuous use since it was built by the Romans in the 3rd century AD.

The Umayyad caliph Walid II transformed it into his favorite hunting residence in a time when the wetlands nearby offered an extraordinary rich wild fauna. The mosque in the courtyard, the well and the stables are from this period.

The complex of Qasr al-Hallabat is located in Jordan's eastern desert. Originally a Roman fortress constructed under Emperor Caracalla to protect its inhabitants from Bedouin tribes, this site dates to the second and third century AD, although there is trace evidence of Nabatean presence at the site. It was one fort of many on the Roman highway, Via Nova Traiana, a route that connected Damascus to Aqaba by way of Petra and Amman. However, by the eighth century, the Umayyad caliph Hisham ordered for the Roman structures to be demolished in order to redevelop this military site and its neighboring territory to become one of the grandest of all Umayyad desert complexes.

Proceed to Hammam al-Sarah in order to expand and consolidate their domination in the region, the Umayyad caliphs cultivated a strategy of political representation where art and architecture played an important role. In their bath-house ensembles, they combined the functional and social value of bathing practices with their political interests, using them as a venue for audiences and receptions for local tribal leaders, seeking their political and military support.

29/01/2023

Drive from Amman 60kms Southeast to the area Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth at 427m below sea level. Its one of the worlds saltiest bodies of water in the world-9.6X as salty as an ocean. Drive along the sea to reach the dead sea salt crystals area to enjoy the rich array of natural formation of salt crystals at the dead sea shore - some formations are natural work of art.
Continue driving through the Jordan Rift valley. The Jordan Rift is a linear shaped lowland where earth tectonic plates move apart or rift. The Rift Valley is approximately is 7000kms long runs from Lebanon to Kenya. On the way visit some local farms to enjoy local fruits and vegetables.
Drive further to visit Lot's Cave near the village of Safi which is the location of a Monastery, a bezantine basilica from the 7th century A.D. and the cave of Lot. The entrance to the cave is directly behind the basilica. A stone bearing the inscription "St. Lot" which was found during excavations and is evidence for the localization of Lot's cave in antiquity.
Continue to visit the lowest point on earth museum. It is located 405m below sea level, The museum has a wide range of artifacts on display presented chronologically from prehistory to Nabataean, Byzantine and Islamic times. Things you won't see anywhere else include a Nabataean burial, material associated with Lot's Cave, painted gravestones which feature the days of the week, and a bronze cauldron used to boil sugar in Medieval times.

29/01/2023

Wadi Mujib is a spellbinding canyon that towers above the Mujib River and stretches along 70 kilometers. The Mujib River in Jordan flows into the Dead Sea which is the lowest place on earth. A trip to Wadi Mujib is a canyoning adventure like no other and it is arguably one of the best ways to enjoy Jordan. The trail starts at the Visitor Center near the Mujib Bridge, where you will take the cantilevered walkway over the dam and follow the course of the river between towering sandstone cliffs to the base of a large waterfall. Depending on seasonal rainfall levels, the gorge may contain pools deep enough for swimming. This is an ideal walk to take slowly and enjoy the cool water and shade, especially in the heat of the summer.
After Mujib proceed to the Dead Sea Salt Crystals area to enjoy the rich array of natural formation of salt crystals at the dead seashore - some formations are natural work of art.

29/01/2023

Leave from Amman 30kms to the Mosaic city of Madaba, visit Saint George Church to view the biggest Mosaic map of the Holly Land ages back to. Enjoy a free time in the old bazaar streets of Madaba.
Drive from Madaba to visit Mount Nebo where prophet Moses was shown the Promised Land before he died. Enjoy the view of Jerusalem and the Holy Land from the top of the mountain. Visit the Cathedral and enjoy the Mosaics covering its floors.
After Mount Nebo drive to Ma'in Hot Springs or Hammamat Ma'in (biblical Belemounta), 264 meters below sea level, is the thermal mineral hot springs and waterfalls, where Herod the Great was said to have bathed in its medicinal water, and where people have come for thermal treatments, or simply to enjoy a hot soak, since the days of Rome.
The most famous thermal spring in the hills above the Dead Sea is Hammamat Ma’in, 18.5km from the Dead Sea resorts. Here the water, ranging from 45°C to a blistering 60°C, tumbles off the hillside in a series of waterfalls and less assuming trickles, and is collected in a variety of pools for public bathing. It contains potassium, magnesium and calcium.

29/01/2023

Experience Jordan’s greatest ancient treasure on this private day trip to Petra from Amman. After traveling from Amman to Petra with a private driver, enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of UNESCO-listed Petra: a rock city cut into a sandstone valley some 2,000 years ago. Walk or ride a horse along the Siq entrance canyon, and behold the rose-tinted Treasury, Royal Tombs and more. During your explorations, learn about Petra’s history from your local guide and see lesser-known Little Petra, whose sculpted rock buildings were a suburb of the main city.

29/01/2023

Start our tour by visiting the 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. enjoy a walk around the old city of Madaba then return to your car to continue your tour.
Drive for 15 minutes in the old streets of Madaba to arrive to Mt. Nebo which is located 710m above sea level. It is a biblical site where prophet Moses was shown the promised Land before he died. Visit the Cathedral with the Mosaic Floors and enjoy a Panorama of the West Bank alone with the Jordan river valley. if you are lucky to have a clear day then you will be able to see the city of Jericho and Jerusalem.
Drive from the Nebo Mountain down to reach the lowest point on earth where the Dead Sea is located. Enjoy the rest of the day floating in the salty water of the dead sea; renew your skin with the experience of the medical muds filled with minerals.

*Enjoy freshwater pools, tanning areas and an open buffet lunch in a superior resort during your time in Dead Sea.

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After Sunset, drive back to Amman for drop off.

29/01/2023

Travel through the Jordan Valley for a guided tour of Umm Qais’ ruins, the remains of the Greco-Roman city of Gadara, and once part of the Greco-Roman Decapolis league. Stroll the paved streets; see the theater, mausoleum and other relics; and visit the museum to view artifacts from the site. Learn Gadara’s history as you explore and admire the breathtaking views of the Sea of Galilee, Tiberias Lake and the Golan Heights.
After a short drive through rolling hills covered with olive trees and light forests, we arrive in Ajloun. Here, we will visit the castle dominating the towns skyline. The Islamic Ayyubid empire originally built the mights fort in the 12th century. Ajlun castle stands at 1250m above sea level, holding outstanding views of the Jordan valley and surrounding desert.
From Ajlun city, we will drive south to visit Jerash, the only preserved Greco-Roman City of Decapolis after Rome. Strolling through the vast site of ancient Jerash feels like walking through history. it is the second most important historical site in Jordan after Petra.

29/01/2023

Start your Amman City sightseeing with a visit to the King Abdulla Mosque which was completed in 1989 as a memorial by the late King Hussein to his grandfather. The unmistakable blue-domed Mosque can house up to 7000 worshippers inside. This is the only Mosque in Amman that openly welcomes non-Muslim visitors. Then pay a visit to the Amman Citadel located 132 meters above the level of the City Centre. South of the castle we can still see the ruins of Hercules temple. Also there is Umayyad palace. The adventure continues then with exploring the Roman Amphitheater which is considered one of the largest in the Middle East. Its construction dates back to the beginning of the second Century AD. Then walk up the hill to Rainbow Street which is a colorful strip brimming with creative cafes, restaurants and shops. Continue the walk up to the 1st circle where you will have a rest at Antika Amman Hotel before starting your cooking class.

Enjoy a 2-hour cooking class session including 5 course meal plan with high quality ingredients and amazing atmosphere.
You will be invited to cook with a Jordanian mother of two and a chef where you will learn how to make an Arabic feast. Start with a salad, Jordanian appetizer, Manaqeesh, Main course and finally a dessert.
To cut the wait, you will be joining the owner of the place to hear more about the marvelous collection of antiques presented in the lobby area.
Once the food is ready, gather around a one long table to enjoy dinner with the local family owning the place.
Enjoy a local beer or wine during dinner.
Arabic coffee/tea will be served at the end of the session.

08/11/2022

Our lovely tourists enjoying a homemade dinner cooked by locals at Antika Amman Hotel