ANCIENT JORDAN
Jordan, a desert land, will give you iconic images, gorgeous desert landscapes and ancient stories
to tell for years. Ranging from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea, Jordan holds the weight of history
beautifully, giving you sheer majesty, beauty and the regions finest relaxation retreats.
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ACTIVITIES
Architecture Tours | Arts & Crafts Tours | History & Archaeology Tours | Performances: Concerts – Theaters – Shows – Dances & Musicals | Walking
THEMES
Relaxation | Outdoor Adventures
BEST TIME TO VISIT
March – May
Day 1
Amman -Welcome to Jordan:
When you arrive, our staff will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel in Amman for the start of your trip. They’ll help settle in and introduce you to the local area. The rest of your day is free. If you arrive early in the morning, then a half-day city tour of Amman is available this afternoon.
Overnight Amman 3 star Al Waleed Hotel
Day 2
Amman, Jerash, Dead Sea
After breakfast, drive north for a full day visit of Jerash, one of the largest and best preserved Roman sites outside of Italy. It is an excellent example of Roman architecture including paved and colonnaded streets, hilltop temples, amphitheatres, spacious public squares and plazas, bathhouses, fountains and a city wall pierced by towers and gates. Continue by road to the shore of the Dead Sea where you can float and try to swim in the unique, salty waters before returning to Amman for the night.
Overnight Amman 3 star Al Waleed Hotel (B)
Day 3
Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Kerak Castle
Leave Amman for a scenic drive along the King’s Highway to Petra, crossing deep Wadis, olive groves, and driving through remote rural villages. En-route, see the Roman mosaics at Madaba, enjoy great views of Israel from Mt. Nebo, and visit Kerak Castle, one in a chain of Crusader fortresses built across Jordan in the 12th Century.
Overnight Petra 3 star Al Anbat Hotel (B)
Day 4
Petra
Enjoy a full day today inside the world famous Nabatean site of Petra. Carved into the rocks and left undiscovered for centuries Petra has always been an enduring attraction for explorers. Take a guided tour of the area with plenty of free time to explore on your own. This evening you may book an optional visit to Petra for the spectacular Petra by Candlelight tour.
Overnight Petra 3 star Al Anbat Hotel (B)
Day 5
Wadi Rum jeep safari
Drive towards Wadi Rum and en route visit the site of Little Petra, which was a suburb of the main city and provides a great insight into the building of the larger buildings and tombs. At Wadi Rum, enjoy Bedouin hospitality and a 4WD jeep safari through the spectacular desert scenery with its towering cliffs, bizarre rock formations and sandy dunes. At the end of the day, drive back to Amman for the night.
If you wish you can extend your tour today. One option is to just add one day to your trip by spending the night tonight under the starts in a Bedouin camp right inside the Wadi Rum reserve before returning to Amman. Alternatively, you can add 3 days by spending the night in the camp and then heading to the Red Sea for 2 nights in a 5-star resort before returning to Amman.
Overnight Amman 3 star Al Waleed Hotel (B)
Day 6
Amman
Your time is free today until you need to go to Amman airport for your departure flight. Alternatively, you may wish to take one of a number of optional day trips. These include a half-day city tour in Amman, a full day tour to the Baptism site at Bethany and Ajloun Castle, a trip to Pella and Umm Qais, a tour of the ‘Desert Castles’, or a tour into Israel to visit Bethlehem and Jerusalem. We can also arrange a transfer to Tel Aviv either by flight or overland for people wanting to connect this tour with one of our Israel tours. Finally, we can also fly you to Cairo to join one of our Egypt tours. Please ask us for full details and we’ll be delighted to help plan an extension to your tour.(B)
Please Note
The minimum age for this tour is 06 Passengers
(B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)