Jordan is home to countless historically and culturally significant tourist towns. Just one of the many is Umm Al-Jimal, which translates to “mother of camels” in Arabic. This large village near the north eastern corner of Jordan is a fascinating blend of cultures old and new.
Day 1 Arrive Amman
Arrival Amman International Airport (called Queen Alia Airport) – meet and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Amman.
Day 2 Amman – Jerash – Amman (By Road) (53 kms / 50 mins – One Way)
Transfer for 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.
Overnight in Amman.
Day 3 Amman – Madaba – Mount Nebo – Petra (By Road) (267 km / 5 hrs)
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. Continue to hotel in Petra. Overnight in Petra.
Day 4 Petra
Start the 1st 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. Overnight in Petra.
Day 5 Petra
Start the 2nd Visit of Petra. Overnight in Petra,Jordan.
Day 6 Petra – Wadi Rum – Aqaba (By Road) (168 kms / 2 hrs 25 mins appx.)
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. Overnight in Aqaba.
Day 7 Aqaba
Full days free in hotel in Aqaba.
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 in Aqaba.
Day 8 Aqaba
Full days free in hotel in Aqaba.
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 in Aqaba.
Day 9 Aqaba – Dead Sea (By Road) (230 kms / 3 hrs / 33 mins appx.)
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.
Overnight: Dead Sea,Jordan
Day 10 Dead Sea
Full day free in hotel at the Dead Sea.
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 in Dead Sea.
Day 11 Dead Sea
Full day free in hotel at the Dead Sea.
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 in Dead Sea.
Day 12 Dead Sea – Amman (230 kms / 3 hrs 33 mins appx.) / Depart Amman
Departure transfer to onward destination.
**************TOUR ENDS*************
|
City |
Nights | Hotels |
| Amman | 02 | Bristol Hotel |
| Petra | 03 | Mariott Petra |
| Aqaba | 03 | Movenpick Resort Aqaba |
| Dead Sea | 03 | Holiday Inn Dead Sea |
-
Accommodation as per the program
- Meal Plan – Half Board basis (i.e. breakfast & dinner)
-
Entrance fees.
- 4×4 Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum by Bedouin Jeep for 2hrs (by an old open pick-up driven by the local Bedouin)
-
Local English speaking guide.
-
All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
-
All taxes.
-
-
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.