Jordan, Middle East
Welcome to Jordan, Middle East!
ROUTE: Amman, Petra, Amman
DURATION: 8 Days
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit to historical sites/monuments
- Amman, visit to the Roman Theater, the Citadel, the Archeology and the Folklore Museums
- Experience floating in the waters of the Dead Sea
- Tour of Jerash (Gerasa of antiquity), visit to its theaters, temples, churches and colonnaded streets
- Visit Madaba with the oldest map of the Holy Land and stop at the Crusader Castle
| AIRFARE: | International Airfare Upon Request | |
| ACCOMMODATIONS: | Hotels used (or similar) | |
| FIRST: | Amman: Amman Cham Palace HotelPetra: Petra Panorama Hotel | |
| DELUXE: | Amman: Boulevard Arjaan by Rotana HotelPetra: Petra Marriott Hotel | |
| LUXURY: | Please inquire | |
Upon arrival at airport in Amman, you will be warmly met by a representative, who will provide assistance and transfer to your accommodation to check-in.
Overnight: Amman
Activities:
- Morning tour of Amman, visiting the Roman Theater, the Citadel, the Archeology and the Folklore Museums, old and modern Amman, and one of the many art galleries in this capital city.
- After an afternoon at leisure, dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Amman – (B)
Activities:
- Drive down to the lowest spot on earth and experience floating in the waters of the Dead Sea.
- Continue northwards to Pella in the Jordan Valley.
- Continue to Um Qais, Gedara of the Bible (Mathew 8:28-43), for a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee, the Yarmouk River and the Golan Heights.
- Return in the late afternoon to Amman.
Overnight: Amman – (B)
Activities:
- A late morning tour of Jerash (Gerasa of antiquity), the best preserved city of Roman times, to visit its theaters, temples, churches and colonnaded streets.
- Then continue to Ajloun to tour the 12th century Saracen Castle built by one of Saladin’s lieutenants in the campaign against the Crusaders.
Overnight: Amman – (B)
Activities:
- Drive southwards along the Kings’ Way to Petra, visiting Madaba with the oldest map of the Holy Land, and its Mosaic School, Mt. Nebo and the alleged burial site of Moses overlooking the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley.
- Then drive through the magnificent scenery of Wadi Mujib to Kerak to visit the Crusader Castle of (stop for optional lunch).
- Overnight in Petra.
Overnight: Petra – (B)
Activities:
- A full day to visit the many sites of Petra, this city that was carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans and lost to Civilization until re-discovered by the Swiss Burkhardt.
- Walk through the Siq, a narrow and winding fissure between the cliffs, to reach the Treasury, the Roman Theater, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaoun, Temple of the Winged Lion and other monuments.
- A break for optional lunch, or you may wish to climb up to the Monastery.
Overnight: Petra – (B)
Activities:
- Visit the Wadi Rum Desert (with a short ride in a 4×4 vehicle) and its awesome moon-like landscape, where the film Lawrence of Arabia was shot.
- If time permits a short visit to Aqaba, Jordan’s only sea port city.
- Return to Amman on the Desert Highway (stop en route for optional lunch).
- Overnight in Amman.
Overnight: Amman – (B)
Departure: Transfer to Amman International Airport, and assistance with departure formalities. Please check Optional Services for other transfer. – (B)
Meals as per itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form in: CUSTOM-CRAFTED tab on this page.
- Accommodations Per Person Sharing, including hotel taxes
- Arrival & departure transfers where applicable
- Local guides where applicable
- Meals per itinerary
- Park entrance fees and sightseeing fees where applicable
- Applicable transportation
- Airfare and air taxes
- Cancellation, baggage, travel and medical insurance
- Items of a personal nature such as baggage porterage, gratuities/tips, laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, etc.
- Visa and visa fees
- Optional sightseeing and activities
- Meals, beverages and services not mentioned in itinerary
- For additional information or reservations please complete QUOTE REQUEST form in side bar of this page or contact us directly to speak to one of our Destination Experts.
- We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form in: CUSTOM-CRAFTED tab on this page.
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