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Your Itinerary in Brief —
Join us on this 9-night tour of Jordan with a varied programme. Your trip starts in the capital Amman, which teems with culture and history. Other highlights during your tour include a visit to the Dead Sea and Petra.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Amman
Day 2: Amman - Desert Castle - Jerash - Amman
Day 3: Amman - Al Salt - Dead Sea
Day 4: Dead Sea - Madaba - Wadi Al Mujib Road - Little Petra (Siq al-Berid ) - Petra
Day 5: Petra
Day 6: Petra - Wadi Rum (4x4 Jeep tour)
Day 7: Wadi Rum - Aqaba
Day 8: Aqaba - Day off
Day 9: Aqaba - Wadi Araba - Tour through museums and amphitheatre in Amman- Amman by Night
Day 10: Departure from Amman
Your Itinerary in Detail —
Day 1 - 2
Day 1: Arrival in Amman
Amman is the capital city of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a country located in the Middle East. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a history dating back thousands of years. Today, Amman is a bustling and modern metropolis with a population that has grown significantly in recent decades. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of Jordan.
Amman's architecture is a blend of old and new. You can find ancient ruins, such as the Roman Theater and the Amman Citadel, juxtaposed with modern skyscrapers and infrastructure. The city's cultural scene includes museums, galleries, theaters, and music venues that reflect its diverse heritage.
Jordanian cuisine is a significant part of Amman's identity. Visitors can enjoy traditional dishes such as falafel, shawarma, mansaf (a traditional Jordanian dish), and a variety of mezze (small appetizer dishes).
- Breakfast
- Airport transfer
- Dinner (excluding drinks)
- Overnight hotel stay
Day 2: Amman - Desert Castle - Jerash - Amman
The desert castles were built between the 7th and 8th centuries under the Umayyads caliphs who made Damascus their new capital in 661. Most castles are located on the ancient trade route to Medina and Kufa. Jordan's desert castles are magnificent examples of both early Islamic art and architecture. Their fine mosaics and frescoes, stonework and stucco are inspired by the best Persian and Greco-Roman architecture. Called castles for their imposing appearance, the desert complexes actually served several purposes, including caravan stations, agricultural and trade centres, holiday pavilions and outposts that helped distant rulers forge links with local Bedouins.
- Breakfast
- Visit the desert castles (Qasr Amra, Qasr Al Kharraneh and Qasr Al Azraq)
- Dinner (excluding drinks)
- Overnight hotel stay
Day 3 - 5
The waters of the Dead Sea have been known to many for centuries as the only place in the world where this special combination of thermal benefits exists. The special solar radiation and climate conditions, the enriched oxygen atmosphere, the mineral-rich sea salt, the thermal springs and the mineral-rich mud all provide effective medical treatment and therapeutic benefits that attract visitors from all over the world.
You will have a great time sunbathing, swimming and dining, enjoying a strange but wonderful experience: "floating on the surface of the water", its high buoyancy is due to the fact that its salinity is nine times higher than that of ordinary sea water.
- Breakfast
- Visit the Dead Sea
- Dinner
- Overnight hotel stay
Day 4: Dead Sea - Madaba – Wadi Al Mujib Road – Little Petra (Siq al-Berid) – Petra
Madaba is a small city in central Jordan, 33 km south of the capital Amman. It was an important early Christian station on the pilgrimage route from Jerusalem to Mount Nebo via the Jordan River.
This city is a gift among the many churches decorated with mosaics, hence the name "City of Mosaic". The city is now inhabited by both Christians and Muslims and is an example of religious tolerance between Christians and Muslims in Jordan. In addition, it is also known as the location of the "Madaba Map" in the St. George churches, which were built in the 6th century depicting Jerusalem and parts of the Holy Land.
You'll also visit Al Beidha, better known as Little Petra. You enter the site through a narrow canyon called Siq Al-Barid, the "cold Siq". The name refers to the fact that the high walls prevent sunlight from entering the canyon and heating it up. The Siq is 350 meters long with three wider areas inside. It is believed that Little Petra was an important suburb of Petra, the entry and exit point for the trade routes to the north and northwest. Here the caravans from the Negev, Gaza, Jerusalem, Egypt and the Mediterranean coast arrived, rested and traded.
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Petra via Wadi Al Mujib Road
- Visit Madaba and Little Petra (Siq al-Berid) on the way to Petra
- Transfer from Amman to Madaba
- Dinner (excluding drinks)
- Overnight hotel stay
Day 5: Petra
The gigantic red mountains and vast mausoleums of a vanished race have nothing in common with modern civilization and demand nothing from it, except to be appreciated - as one of the greatest marvels ever wrought by nature and man.
Although much has already been written about Petra, nothing really prepares you for this amazing place. You have to see it to believe it. Petra is one of the world's wonders on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is without a doubt Jordan's most valuable treasure and biggest tourist attraction. It is a unique city, carved into the escarpment by the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled here more than 2,000 years ago. Their presence made it an important hub for the silk, spice and other trade routes connecting China, India and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome.
- Breakfast
- Visit Petra (starting the tour on horseback)
- Dinner (excluding drinks)
- Overnight hotel stay
Day 6 - 8
Day 6: Petra – Wadi Rum (4x4 Jeep tour)
Wadi Rum is the largest and most beautiful desert landscape in Jordan and is also called the "Valley of the Moon". You can explore the desert with a 4x4 SUV, but there are also excellent opportunities for special treks to discover the desert on foot.
Our team will take you to virtually undiscovered canyons where ancient Thamudic inscriptions and drawings are carved into the rock and Nabataean steps lead to higher places. You can also discover Lawrence's Well, a Nabataean temple, a desert oasis and amazing rock bridges. Everywhere you look, breathtaking panoramic views and a feeling of deep tranquility.
This is an awe-inspiring, timeless place. The weather and wind have carved the imposing, towering skyscrapers so elegantly described by T.E. Lawrence as "vast, echoing and divine".
- Breakfast
- Transfer from Petra to Wadi Rum
- 4x4 Wadi Rum Tour
- Dinner (excluding drinks)
Day 7: Wadi Rum – Aqaba
- Breakfast
- Free day
- Dinner (excluding drinks)
- Overnight hotel stay
Day 8: Aqaba – Free day
Aqaba is a coastal city located in the southernmost part of Jordan, along the northeastern tip of the Red Sea. It is Jordan's only coastal city and serves as the country's main seaport. Aqaba is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful beaches, coral reefs, and opportunities for water sports and diving. The Red Sea's clear blue waters are home to a diverse marine ecosystem, making it a paradise for snorkelers and scuba divers. Popular dive sites include the Japanese Garden and the Cedar Pride wreck.
While Aqaba is primarily known for its coastal attractions, it also has some historical and cultural sites. The Aqaba Fortress, also known as Aqaba Castle, is a historical fortress that dates back to the Mamluk period. The city also has a vibrant local culture and markets where visitors can experience Jordanian traditions.
- Breakfast
- Transfer from Wadi Rum to Aqaba
- Dinner (excluding drinks)
- Overnight hotel stay
Day 9 - 10
Day 9: Aqaba – Wadi Araba – Tour through museums and amphitheater in Amman – Amman by Night
Start your tour from the city center - the oldest part of Amman crowned by the citadel with a charming panoramic view of the entire city. You can also see the ancient ruins of the Temple of Hercules dating back to (161-120), the Byzantine Church, the Omayyad Palace and the fascinating Archaeological Museum - it contains an amazing collection of Jordanian antiquities.
At the foot of the citadel is the Roman theater from the 2nd century, which is still used for cultural events.
Finally, you will pass through Abdoun, the contemporary district with the best modern architecture.
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Amman
- Visit Amman's old city
- Visit the old Souk
- Dinner (excluding drinks)
Day 10: Departure from Amman
Meet your driver/guide at the hotel and transfer to Queen Alia Airport and catch your flight back home.
Your Hotels —
Hand-Picked Just For You
Maximum room capacity
During the tour, you will stay in carefully selected 4* or 5* hotels.
4* hotels:
- Amman: Signature Hotel / Moarch Luxury / Sadeen Hotel / Days Inn (or similar)
- Dead Sea: Ramada Resort / Dead Sea Spa (or similar)
- Petra: Edom Luxury / Petra Palace / Sharah Mountain (or similar)
- Aqaba: City Tower / My Hotel / Luciana Luxury (or similar)
Note: In Petra, stay in a 3* hotel
5* hotels:
- Amman: Thousand Nights / Movenpick / Land Mark (or similar)
- Dead Sea: Holiday Inn / Crown Plaza (or similar)
- Petra: Petra Moon / Petra Castle / Seven Wonders / Petra Sella Hotel (or similar)
- Aqaba: Grand Tala Bay / Oryx Luxury / Movenpick Residence / Double Tree by Hilton (or similar)
Note: In Petra, stay in a 4* hotel
Your dining choices
This offer is based on a half board stay (breakfast and your evening meal - or lunch - served in the main buffet restaurant - excludes drinks). Please see the details section for further information about your board basis conditions.
Your Optional Excursions —
Private Guide (for 2 people)
Make your tour even more interesting with a private guide, who will tell you all about the sights and the country!
Private Guide (for 3 people)
Make your tour even more interesting with a private guide, who will tell you all about the sights and the country!
Your Journey to Jordan —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Baggage, meals and other services on board certain flights may be subject to a charge. You will find out whether your airfare includes baggage when you choose your airline and timetable. If your fare does not include baggage, please go to the airline's website before your departure with your travel file reference to find out the exact fare and purchase your extra baggage. If you choose a low-cost airline, you will be able to add your baggage during the booking process. For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving baggage, so you will have to pay for it at the airport counter. You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your Destinations —
Amman, Petra & Dead Sea
Full to the brim with epic scenery, ancient history, captivating cities and bucketlist attractions, Jordan is a popular tourist destination that offers its guests a true immersion into the charms of the Middle East.
While Jordan offers a variety of spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites, none are more beloved than Petra, a fascinating archaeological city that sits within a mountain gorge and features beautiful 'rose-tinted' stone. Frequently referred to as one of the seven new Wonders of the World, this architectural masterpiece is a must-stop spot on any tourist's itinerary in Jordan
For those hoping to escape the arid climate of the desert, we recommend taking advantage of Jordan's coastline with a visit to the Dead Sea. Thanks to the incredibly high salt quantities in the water, here, you can float atop the waves, make the most of the natural minerals and their healing properties and enjoy a well deserved rest, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life!
