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Overview

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Exotic Jordan

  • Hotels
  • Meals
  • Sightseeing
  • Transfers

Mentioned in the world’s most iconic places, Jordan is synonymous to beauty and history. Located in the rocky desert of the northern Arabian Peninsula, Jordan is a young country of Southwest Asia. Tracing its history back to the ancient biblical kingdoms, it is one of the most politically liberal countries of the Arab world.

Jordan is made up of warm red colour and historic architectural styles. The beauty of this place resides significantly in the historical places and untouched desert landscapes. Several archaeological sites are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, from Petra to Quseir Amra, from Umm Ar-Rasas to Wadi Rum Protected Area. Or, you can admire Jordan’s beauty after dusk and watch the colours become warmer and the city lights start to shine.

An integral part of the Arab world, Jordan is home to deserts, nature reserves, and fascinating archaeological monuments. This place is an incredible destination for every kind of travellers. You can head on to the capital city of Amman, Jerash, Ajloun, Wadi Rum desert, the Dead Sea in Aqaba, and much more. UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lost City of Petra, is one of the biggest highlights of Jordan.

There are plenty of activities to do in Jordan If your interests are inclined towards historical places, then you should explore the ancient Roman ruins in the town of Jerash. Or, head onto an adventurous trip to the nature reserve, Wadi Mujib. Also, you can start your day by witnessing the mighty Wadi Rum with a jeep tour. End your day by savouring the authentic Jordanian barbeque and staying at a lavish Bedouin tent. Moreover, you can also indulge in travelling the coastal town of Aqaba. This aqua adventure will take you to the colourful marine life.

Jordan’s climate is the Mediterranean, but the land is generally arid. Temperatures can stay between 8 and 26 degrees Celsius. The closeness to the Mediterranean Sea affects the weather of this place. The spring season, March to May, is the best time to travel to Jordan. Temperature from September to November is also pleasant as it starts to cool down.

Property – 3* hotels selections Category City Nights
Olive La Maison Standard room Amman 5
Standard room Petra 2

Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVAL TO AMMAN

Welcome to Jordan! Finalize the airport procedure and head to your hotel in Amman.
Overnight stay in Amman

Day 2

AMMAN - AMMAN CITY TOUR - DESERT CASTLES - AMMAN

After breakfast, Tour the downtown part of capital city Amman for 2 hours, visiting sites and museums including the Archeological Museum, the Folklore Museum, The citadel, and the Amphitheatre. Everywhere you look there is evidence of the city’s much older past. Proceed to the Eastern Desert to visit Al Kharraneh Castle, Amra Castle (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and Al Azraq Castle where Lawrence of Arabia resided and wrote part of his book “Seven Pillars of Wisdom”. Overnight stay in Amman

Day 3

AMMAN - JERASH AJLOUN - AMMAN

We head to visit the ancient Roman city of Jerash, including the paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, theatres, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls. Proceeding to northern Jordan to visit one of the most important ecological and historical sites in the Middle East; Ajloun. Ajloun Castle (Qal’at Ar-Rabad) is a fine example of Islamic architecture as it was built by Saladin’s general in 1184 AD to control the iron mines of Ajloun, and to counter the progress of the Crusaders by dominating the three main routes leading to the Jordan valley and protecting the communication routes between Jordan and Syria. Overnight stay in Amman

Day 4

AMMAN - PELLA UM QAIS - AMMAN

This day you will start with Pella where you can see the remains of a Chalcolthic settlement the 4th millennium BC, Byzantine churches and houses and a small medieval mosque. Proceed to Um Qais, previously known as Gadara, a city renowned as the site of the famous miracle of the Gadarene swine, a cultural center in its time and the home to several classical poets and philosophers Promenade through Um Qais and see its colonnaded street, vaulted terrace and the ruins of two theatres. Overnight stay in Amman

Day 5

AMMAN - MADABA - NEBO - UM RASSAS - PETRA

Continue with the Jesus steps and start the day with visiting Madaba, a city best known for the famous 6th century Mosaic map of Jerusalem & Holy Land and for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics and visit of St. George’s church. Drive after that to Mt. Nebo (site only as the church is closed down for renovation) a city mentioned in the bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land that he would never enter. Continue till you reach Um Ar Rassas is mentioned in the old and new testaments and the Romans fortified it and the local Christians and a UNESCO World Heritage site Overnight stay in Petra

Day 6

VISITING PETRA CITY

Breakfast at your hotel in Petra, visit the Nabatean Red Rose city of Petra, one of the 7 world wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enter the city through 1KM long narrow gorge which is flanked either side by 80m high cliffs! Notice the dazzling colors and formations of the rocks. The site is massive, and contains hundreds of elaborated rock-cut tombs, a treasury, Roman-style theatres, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets. Have your lunch at Bedouin tent inside the sight of Petra. Overnight stay in Petra.

Day 7

PETRA - WADI RUM - AQABA PANORAMIC CITY TOUR - DEAD SEA

In the morning breakfast at the camp and go to explore Wadi Rum on a 1.30 hour jeep ride into the Jordanian desert! Wadi Rum was best described by T.E. Lawrence as “Vast, echoing and god-like”, and by the locals as “Valley of the Moon”. Then ride in the desert with the oldest transportation way, Camels are considered ships of the desert; they don’t sink in the deep red sand, they float across it carrying their riders safely over the dunes. Camel riding is the traditional Bedouin way to move around in the desert. It is a very quiet and leisurely way for you to discover Wadi Rum. Drive to the Red Sea Aqaba for a panoramic city tour in Aqaba, proceed to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth deep in the Jordan Valley and 55 km southeast of Amman, is the Dead Sea, one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the whole world. It is the lowest body of water on earth, the lowest point on earth, and the world’s richest source of natural salts, hiding wonderful treasures that accumulated throughout thousands of years. Have your lunch on the way. Overnight stay in the Dead Sea

Day 8

DEPARTURE AMMAN

After breakfast, transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for departure to your final destination.

Inclusions

  • Transportation as per the above mentioned program in an A/C vehicle with a professional speaking driver.
  • Accommodation based on the above rooms category or similar on HB basis at the above mentioned hotels or similar (please refer to the above categories).
  • Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
  • A short horse ride from the main gate till the beginning of the Siq
  • All applicable taxes
  • Jeep ride 1.30 hours at Wadi rum
  • 01 bottle of water on daily basis

Exclusions

  • Visa is included in for all individuals/groups staying in Jordan more than 2 nights who booked their trip with a local agency. Full passport details is requested before the arrival
  • Any tips & Porterages
  • Additional meals
  • Beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Any item not mentioned in the inclusions part.

Guide options

  • Fit 01- 05 guests
    • English Local Guide in Jerash
    • English Local Guide in Petra
  • Starting from 6 and more (Mandatory by the government)
    • An English group guide

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