Ahlan wa sahlan! (Welcome in Arabic). Welcome to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a country with outstanding ancient history, biblical sites of importance and beautiful desert landscapes.
Upon arrival at Amman airport, disembark your plane and walk down a short corridor where our airport representative is waiting to assist you with your entry visa, through immigration and on to baggage reclaim. Your entry visa will have been arranged already, so please ensure you locate our representative (He will be holding a welcome sign with your name on it). Once you have cleared these areas and your luggage arrives, you are taken to the arrivals hall where you meet your driver and are driven to the hotel in Amman.
Overnight: Amman Gerasa Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast then spend the day at leisure.
Overnight: Amman Gerasa Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Jerash - “Pompeii of the East”, Gerasa one of the Decapolis “the Famous 10 Greco-Roman Cities” Located 45 km north to Amman, Jerash is the best-preserved example of Roman Civilization in Jordan. The Major highlights: Arc de Triumph or Hadrian’s Arch, The Hippodrome, the oval square, the colonnaded street, the temple of Aphrodite, Temples of Artemis and Zeus and the Roman theater, The Nymphaeum, 14 Churches from early Christian-Byzantine era, some Umayyad and Mamluks settlements.
Continue to visit Ajloun Castle - In AD 1184-85 the nephew of Salah-el-Din al Ayyubi (Saladin) built a fortress on the summit of Jabal Bani 'Awaf, on the site of what is now Qalaat-al-Rabad. Its dominating position allowed an extra ordinarily wide vantage over the surrounding lands, affording protection against the Crusader forces, permitting Saladin to concentrate on the iron mines at Ajlun without hindrance. Its view is one of the best in the Middle East. High above sea level it looks down on the Dead Sea. The bulk of the castle is in good condition, and most of the high-vaulted ceilings are still intact.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight: Amman Gerasa Hotel or Similar
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out. You are then transferred to Wadi Rum with sightseeing en route.
Madaba (St. George Church & Mosaic Map) - The mosaic-filled city of Madaba is just 30 minutes south of Amman on the Kings Highway. The major highlight is the Greek Orthodox Basilica of St. George or the Church of the Map that portrays the old Holly Land with 2 million pieces of mosaic, a huge well -preserved work of art comprises a map of the entire region of Jordan and Palestine in the north, to Egypt in the south.
Mount Nebo - Moses Mountain, situated 10 kilometers west of Madaba, overlooking the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, West Bank and Jerusalem, where believed the alleged sites of the tomb of Moses. The major highlight is the Byzantine Church built by the 4th century to memorial Prophet Moses death, and the spot where Moses views the “Land of Canaan” the Holy Land that he would not enter
Next, head on the Kings Highway (Mujib Valley or Arnon Valley) - Pilgrim’s way and a Trade route. It run from Heliopolis Egypt, eastwards to the Sinai desert to Eilat and Aqaba. Northwards through the Araba, Petra, Ma’and to Udruh, Sela(Petra) and Shobak. Passing through Kerak, the land of Moab to Madaba, Amman, Jerash, Bosra in Syria to Damascus and to the upper Euphrates. The Nabataeans used this road as a trade route. During the Roman period, the King’s Highway was rebuilt by Trajan and called it the Via Traiana Nova.
Visit Kerak Castle - One of the largest crusader fortresses built in1140s under Pagan and Fulk king of Jerusalem where it was called Crac des Moabites or "Karak in Moab”. The castle surrendered in the 12th century to Saladin’s Army due to the lack of arms. Major highlight is to visit the castle as an example of Crusader architecture, a mixture of west European, Byzantine, and Arab designs, and as one of early Frankish castles.
Continue to the camp in Wadi rum and check-in.
Wadi rum. A moonscape of ancient valleys and towering weathered sandstone mountains rise out of the pink and white coloured sand. It was the place where the famous British Army Officer T.E. Lawrence, and Hollywood Producers are particularly drawn to it for science fiction films set on Mars like the famous Movie Martian (movie –set in Wadi Rum in 2015). You will visit the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, Al Khaz’aly, Lawrence Jail, and sunset area. Activities like Jeeps ride, Camel ride and Sand-ski, along with the camping under Luxury Desert Camps or Capsules (Like in Mars!)
Overnight: Wadi Rum Hasan Zawaydah Camp or Similar
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Breakfast at the camp. Enjoy a 2-hour Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum in an open Bedouin truck.
Please note: Trucks are of different types, models and age, we do not have any control on what type of vehicle will be given to you as this is due to available vehicles. The jeeps can accommodate 6 people (1 person in front seat + 5 people in the backyard of the jeep).
Bring a scarf that you can wrap around your head and neck as it is windy and dusty. You can also wear a mask.
Taking a jeep ride in Wadi Rum Reserve is one of the many ways to explore the southern Jordanian Desert and discover its many wonders! Your jeep ride will take you on a ride to the main attractions from sand dunes to narrow canyons and high natural rock bridges. In addition, enjoy the thrill of a drive in the vast emptiness of the desert!
Depart the camp and you are transferred to visit Little Petra - also known as "Siq al-Barid" (Cold Canyon), 9km north of Petra visitors’ center, established and carved in the rock in the 01st century AD for cultic purposes and to be as a rest-place for the caravans of the traders’ road in which was not allowed to enter the "Holy City" of Petra! An open plaza, a Hostel carved in the rock, carved Temple and a cave house.
After your visit continue to the hotel in Petra and check-in.
This evening you will be picked up from the hotel and taken to the pink city to start your Petra by Night experience.
Petra by Night runs every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week, starts at 20:30 from Petra Visitor Centre and delivers you back by licensed guide to the Visitor Centre around 22.30pm
This event is a magical way to see part of the rock city by candlelight and explore the old city, which has become a world wonder, incomparable experience starts by walking the entire Siq to the Treasury, lit with over 1,500 candles to bring the major attraction due to the spectacular view it has.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight: Petra Hayat Zaman Hotel or Similar
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast in Petra Hotel. Early this morning you will be taken to visit Petra - Known as the ‘Pink-Rose City’ or the “Lost City” is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.
Please note: On entering the site, you will walk to the horse shed stand. A horse ride to get you close to the treasury is included as part of Petra Entry Ticket. Should you opt not to take the horse ride, you can walk. The horseride is not an insured service. Please note that the horse boys do expect a tip if you do take the horse ride at around 5$ per way X 2 ways.
At a supplement cost you can also rent a carriage or golf cart.
Enjoy a breathtaking walking tour today through the ruins of ancient Petra – the city that the Nabateans carved out of solid rock dating back to 300 BC! special moments to walk through a passage the Siq, which dramatically opens up to reveal the Treasury Building (Al-Khazneh). We will see also the Roman Theatre, Corinthian tomb, Palace of Pharos’s Daughter, the Carved Roman Theater and the Royal Courts, along with one of the oldest Cathedral of the Bishop highchair.
On completion of the tour, return to the hotel.
Overnight: Petra Hayat Zaman Hotel or Similar
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out and you are transferred to your hotel near the shores of the Dead Sea.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out and you are transferred to your hotel near the shores of the Dead Sea.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel then check out.
You will be transferred back to Amman. On arrival check into the hotel and enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure.
Overnight: Amman Gerasa Hotel or Similar
Meals: Breakfast
Check out of the hotel and you will be transferred to Amman airport for your onward flight.
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Wishing you a pleasant trip!
Important information:
- Your passport must be valid for a period of 6 months after your return.
- Your Jordan visa is included. On leaving the plane, look for our representative holding a paging board with your name on it. This is before the customs area.
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance is essential.
- The tour itinerary order is subject to change however the guides will liaise with you.
- Tour pick up times are a guideline and will be reconfirmed in destination.