Overview
The Egeria Way (Camino de Egeria), is a part of the larger John the Baptist trail that starts in um rasas finishing in Bethany beyond the Jordan, its a spiritual and historical journey, follows the path of Egeria, a 4th-century Spanish-Galician explorer and one of the first recorded female pilgrims. This route traces the steps of John the Baptist, linking Jordan’s sacred Christian sites to the beginning of Christianity. and cementing a hostorical relation between both people of Jordan and Spain.
A Historic Pilgrimage
Egeria documented her journey through the Holy Land, describing her pilgrimage from Mount Nebo to Bethany Beyond the Jordan , where Jesus was baptized. Her writings provide an invaluable record of Christian devotion in the early centuries.
The Camino de Egeria revives this ancient pilgrimage, allowing modern travelers to walk in the footsteps of faith, history, and cultural heritage.
The Route
The route of camino de Egeria follows the last two days of John the baprtis trail starting at mount Nebo and finishing at the baptism site passing y Mousa springs and rama among a few other points
Twinning with the Camino de Santiago In January 2025, the Camino de Egeria was officially twinned with Spain’s Camino de Santiago. This agreement strengthens historical and cultural ties between Spain and Jordan, recognizing the significance of pilgrimage routes in connecting civilizations and faiths.
The twinning will lead to further collaborations, including:
- Placing a Jordanian landmark in Santiago de Compostela and a Spanish landmark along the Camino de Egeria.
- Joint promotional efforts to attract pilgrims and cultural travelers.
- Potential funding and infrastructure development to improve the pilgrimage experience in Jordan.
A Spiritual and Cultural Experience The Camino de Egeria offers more than just a walk through history. It provides an immersive spiritual and cultural experience, where travelers can connect with local communities, experience authentic Jordanian hospitality, and explore the deep-rooted Christian heritage of the region.
Plan Your Journey
- One-Day Option: Visit key pilgrimage sites such as Mount Nebo and the Baptism Site, with transfers to nearby hotels.
- Two-Day Experience: Walk sections of the historic route, camp under the Jordanian sky, and engage with local communities.
As the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) expands its commitment to religious tourism, we invite travel agencies and operators to incorporate the Camino de Egeria into their itineraries.
Join us in celebrating this historic journey, where faith and history meet in the heart of Jordan.
