What does a pilgrimage to Jordan mean?
Pope Benedict, in an address given at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in 2010, gave this summary of Christian pilgrimage:
“To go on pilgrimage is not simply to visit a place to admire its treasures of nature, art or history. To go on pilgrimage really means to step out of ourselves in order to encounter God where he has revealed himself, where his grace has shone with particular splendor and produced rich fruits of conversion and holiness among those who believe. Above all, Christians go on pilgrimage to the Holy Land….,.”
There is no other place on Earth where God revealed himself in all 3 persons of the Trinity other than the Baptism Site of Jesus at Bethany beyond the Jordan.
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
How to arrange your pilgrimage in Jordan
Visiting Jordan’s biblical sites is a journey that nourishes the soul as well as the eyes. If you’re looking for an easy way to start planning your itinerary, we’ve put together some suggestions to help you experience the country’s spiritual and cultural essence according to the time you have available. Whether you only have a few days or wish to immerse yourself in a more complete journey, here you’ll find the guide that suits you best: itineraries designed to follow in the footsteps of the prophets, traverse the landscapes of the Bible, and rediscover—step by step—the beauty of faith lived in the very places where it all began.
What kind of traveller are you?
Visiting Jordan’s biblical sites is a journey that nourishes the soul as well as the eyes. If you’re looking for an easy way to start planning your itinerary, we’ve put together some suggestions to help you experience the country’s spiritual and cultural essence according to the time you have available. Whether you only have a few days or wish to immerse yourself in a more complete journey, here you’ll find the guide that suits you best: itineraries designed to follow in the footsteps of the prophets, traverse the landscapes of the Bible, and rediscover—step by step—the beauty of faith lived in the very places where it all began.
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If you’re looking for a starting point, we’ve come up with two programs that suit most travelers:
Jordan Express is an intense 4-day adventure that will take you through Amman and the evocative Baptism Site of Jesus, explore the legendary Petra, experience a unique night in a Bedouin camp in the Wadi Rum desert, and relax along the shores of the Dead Sea.
Authentic Jordan offers a 10-day journey through history and nature: from the ancient cities of Jerash and Pella to the sacred sites of Madaba, Mount Nebo, and the Baptism Site, continuing with hikes through the canyons of Petra and Little Petra. The tour goes on with desert adventures in Wadi Rum, a stay on the Dead Sea, and the discovery of natural reserves like Dana or Wadi Mujib.
For more information on how to organize your trip, don’t hesitate to contact us!