Jordan is a country in West Asia that is almost land-locked save for a small 28km outlet on the Red Sea in the Gulf of Aqaba and a frontage on the Dead Sea. It’s bordered by Israel and the West Bank to the west, by Syria to the north, by Iraq to the east and by Saudi Arabia to the south.
Day 01 Arrive Amman
Arrival at Amman International Airport (called Queen Alia Airport) – meet, assist and transfer to hotel in Amman for check-in and overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Amman– Jerash-Amman (53 Kms / 51 min appx.-ONE WAY)
After breakfast, proceed to a city tour of Amman – the Capital City. It was called Rabbath Ammon or Rabat Amon by the Ammonites. It was later conquered by the Assyrians, followed by the Persians, and then the Greek Macedonians. Ptolemy II Philadelphus, the Macedonian ruler of Egypt, renamed it Philadelphia. Main Sites are Citadel /Archeological Museum, Roman Theatre / Folklore Museum and the Tour in the capital city will also include walking tour downtown followed by panoramic tour of the new modern parts of Amman. After transfer to visit Jerash is the site of the ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Gerasa, also referred to as Antioch on the Golden River. Remains in the Greco-Roman Jerash include (The Corinthium column / Hadrian’s Arch / The circus-hippodrome/The two large temples (dedicated to Zeus and Artemis) / The nearly unique oval Forum, which is surrounded by a fine colonnade / The long colonnaded street or cardo / Two theatres (the Large South Theatre and smaller North Theatre) / Two baths, and a scattering of small temples and an almost complete circuit of city walls. Back to hotel & Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Amman – Madaba – Mount Nebo – Petra (225 Kms/ 4H 35M appx.)
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to visit Madaba Best known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. Sites you can visit in Madaba are Mimar the Institute of Mosaic Art and Restoration – walking tour at Artisan Street – Archeological Park encompass several Byzantine Churches, remains of the Roman road that stretched through the city in ancient times and The Martyr’s Church. Saint George Church famous for the 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Madaba Museum – this quaint little museum is set in a series of heritage houses linked by a courtyard space. John the Baptism Church a 19th century Catholic Church sits stop of series of subterranean rooms and caves which are still being excavated. After drive to visit Mount Nebo: the mountaintop memorial of Moses with captivating views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and The River Jordan. It is mentioned in the Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land that he would never enter. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Petra
After breakfast, proceed to the “Visit of Petra” is a historical and archaeological city famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Another name for Petra is the Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved. Known as the capital city of the Nabateans and currently a symbol of Jordan. In 1812, Petra was introduced by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt. It was described as “a rose-red city half as old as time” in a Newdigate Prize-winning poem by John William Burgon. UNESCO has described it as “one of the most precious cultural properties of man’s cultural heritage. The impressive eastern entrance leads steeply down through a dark, narrow gorge called the Siq (“the shaft”), a natural geological feature formed from a deep split in the sandstone rocks and serving as a waterway flowing into Wadi Musa. At the end of the narrow gorge stands Petra’s most elaborate ruin, Al Khazneh (popularly known as “the Treasury”). A little farther from the Treasury is a massive theatre, so placed as to bring the greatest number of tombs within view. At the point where the valley opens out into the plain, the site of the city is revealed with striking effect. The amphitheatre has been cut into the hillside and into several of the tombs during its construction. Here are hundreds of elaborate rock-cut tombs with intricate carvings. There are obelisks, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets, and high above, overlooking the valley, is the impressive Ad-Deir Monastery – a flight of 800 rock cut steps takes you there. Back to hotel & overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Petra – Wadi Rum – Aqaba (168 Kms / 2H 25M appx.)
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Wadi Rum: known as The Valley of the Moon – cut into the sandstone and granite rock. Inhabited by many human cultures since prehistoric times, with many cultures–including the Nabateans–leaving their mark in the form of rock paintings, graffiti, and temples.
In the West, Wadi Rum known for its connection with British officer T. E. Lawrence, who passed through several times during the Arab Revolt of 1917–1918. We will arrange 4×4 Jeep safari by Bedouin Jeep (an old open pick-up driven by the local Bedouin) for about 2hrs. After transfer to hotel & overnight at hotel.
Day 06 – 07 Aqaba
After breakfast, full free days in hotel in Aqaba (NO Services) – overnight. Aqaba: Coastal city situated at the northeastern tip of the Red Sea and Jordan’s only Seaport. Famous for its warm water and rich marine life. It is best known today as a seaside and diving resort. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Aqaba – Dead Sea (230 Kms / 3H 33M appx.)
After breakfast, Check-out and transfer to visit Bethany – The Baptismal site of Jesus Christ: The Bible confirms that John preached and baptized in a place called Bethany Beyond the Jordan, which Byzantine and Medieval texts, as well as modern archaeology identify as the site called Tall Al-Kharrar and Elijah’s Hill. Stunning archaeological discoveries since 1996 reveal pottery, coins and architectural remains from a 5th century Byzantine monastery. After drive to hotel at the Dead Sea. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09-10 Dead Sea
After breakfast, full free days in hotel at the Dead Sea (NO Services) – overnight. Dead Sea: 427 meters (1,401 ft) below Sea Level and Earth’s lowest point on land. The Dead Sea is 306 m (1,004 ft) deep, the deepest hypersaline lake in the world. Biblically, it was a place of refuge for King David. It was one of the world’s first health resorts (for Herod the Great), and it has been the supplier of a wide variety of products, from balms for Egyptian mummification to potash for fertilizers. People also use the salt and the minerals from the Dead Sea to create cosmetics and herbal sachets. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 Dead Sea – Amman (60 Kms / 55M approx)/ Depart Amman
Breakfast in the hotel, check-out and Departure transfer to onward destination.
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City |
Nights | 5* Hotels |
| Amman | 02 | Bristol Hotel |
| Petra | 02 | Petra Marriott Hotel |
| Aqaba | 03 | Movenpick Resort Aqaba |
| Dead Sea | 03 | Holiday Inn Dead Sea |
- Accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per the program.
- Entrance fees.
- Horse ride in Petra from main entrance to the Siq (1st visit only)
- 4×4 Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum as per the above mentioned itinerary for about 2hrs by an old open pick up driven by Bedouin
- Local English speaking guide.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
- All taxes.
Branding
– Logo branding on Vehicles.
– Color and logo branding Merchandise.
– Departure gifts with company’s branding.
- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.