Tour Types: Private
Runs: Every Day except Ramadan
Accommodation: 3*-4* Hotels, Camp
Minimum Age: 12
Tour Description
On this tour you see not only Jordan’s popular attractions, but have the chance to taste the country’s cuisine in local eateries and restaurants, plus enjoy a hands-on a cooking session. Certainly you will not miss crispy Falafel, creamy Hummus, tasty and spicy Mezze, Bedouin Zarb and the national dish Mansaf. The combination of history, culture and cuisine gives you a different way to understand the county and its people. During Ramadan, 02 April to 01 May 2022, we are not able to offer this tour, as during daytime many restaurants and cafés are closed.
- Stroll in the historical centre of the small town Salt.
- Sample delicious street food in Amman Downtown.
- Bath in the mineral rich waters of the Dead Sea.
- Tour the incredible rock city Petra with its sandstone monuments.
- Spend a night in the wonderful Wadi Rum desert.
- Lots of great food and fun activities.
Day 1
Amman Airport - Amman
1 Stop
1
Amman Airport
Ahlan Wa Sahlan - Welcome to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan! Our representative meets you with a signage before the immigration and assists you with the procedure. After you collect the luggage and pass the customs, the representative matches you with your driver. The ride to the hotel in Amman takes around 50 minutes. Check-in, rest of the day at leisure. In the evening welcome dinner at one of the local restaurants. In case your flight to Amman arrives very late the welcome dinner will be shifted to the second day.
50 mins
4* Corp Hotel or similar
Dinner
Day 2
Amman - As Salt - Amman City Tour - Amman
2 Stops
1
As Salt
Head 30 minutes to the town of As Salt. In the old historic town see the 19th century architecture, houses with long arched windows. Walk along Hammam Street with its market and stroll along picturesque narrow streets. Or do the Salt Harmony Trail passing by heritage homes, mosques and churches, symbols that the people of Salt live together peacefully since centuries. Stop at nice viewpoints over the city; the Abu Jaber Mansion housing now the Historic Old Salt Museum and the Archaeological Museum are worth a visit too.
1.5 hours
2
Amman City Tour
Back in Amman, for 2.5 hours explore more of the bustling capital of Jordan. Though already mentioned in the Bible as Rabbat Ammon, the city is modern with only a few ancient attractions we visit today. Head downtown where we try some delicious local foods such as Falafel, Hummus, Ful and the sweet dessert Kanafeh. Stroll along the vibrant alleys of the Souq with its different shops and stalls to the Roman Theatre. Built in the 2nd century it offered space for 6,000 spectators. Then to the Citadel hill with remains from the Roman to the early Islamic period and a small Archaeological Museum. Return to your hotel in Amman.
2.5 hours
4* Corp Hotel or similar
Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3
Amman - Dead Sea Beach - Madaba - Dana Reserve - Petra
4 Stops
1
Dead Sea Beach
Start the day with a drive to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea beach. Enjoy this natural wonder by taking the chance, to float on the salty buoyant waters, and rub your body with the dark mud found on its shores.
1 hour
2
Madaba
Then we drive to Madaba, where you can find the famous 6th century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land at St. George’s church as well as the other mosaics in Archaeological Museum. In Madaba we have a traditional lunch at a popular restaurant, to be found in one of the restored old houses.
45 mins
3
Dana Reserve
Proceed southwards to the Dana village, the base for visiting the nature reserve with the same name. Meet your local guide and start with your walk along terraced gardens and always great views of Wadi Dana. Your guide will tell you about the reserve and its fauna and flora.
2 hours
4
Petra
Back in the village we make our way to your hotel in Petra, check-in and freshen up. In the evening, Mansaf, the country’s national dish, will be served at local restaurant. It is made of lamb cooked in jameed, dried yoghurt, with rice, taking hours to prepare. Overnight in Petra.
2 hours
3* Town Season Hotel or similar
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 4
Petra - Petra Visit - Wadi Rum
2 Stops
1
Petra Visit
Today, explore the red rose city, Petra, the top attraction of Jordan. Petra was first established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs, a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and laid the foundation of a commercial empire that extended into Syria. Together with your guide pass the canyon, the so called Siq, to see the most beautiful monument: the Treasury. Continue via the Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle. After around 2 hours the guide says farewell to you at the restaurant area; free time to explore Petra on your own. We recommend to climb the 800 stairs to the Monastery El Deir.
5 hours
2
Wadi Rum
In the afternoon, we drive 1.5 hour to the protected area of Wadi Rum and proceed to your camp run by Bedouins. Here you enjoy a culinary highlight of Jordan, Zarb. Chicken, lamb and vegetables are cooked for hours underground with the result of tender and tasty meat. After the yummy dinner enjoy the night at the camp.
1.5 hours
Wadi Rum Quiet Village Camp or similar
Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5
Wadi Rum - Cookery Course Amman - Amman
2 Stops
1
Wadi Rum
Hop in a 3 hours 4x4 Jeep Ride and explore the amazing desert scenery of Wadi Rum with your local Bedouin guide. Wadi Rum is a vast, silent landscape of the ancient riverbeds and rock formations, the most magnificent desert of Jordan. You see the Khazali Canyon with rock inscriptions, red sand dunes and a natural rock bridge.
3 hours
2
Amman
From the desert we head four hours to the hotel in Amman for freshen up. Later we start a cooking session at Beit Sitti, the “Grandmother’s House” in the neighbourhood of Jabal Al Weibdeh. In the next two hours you learn to cook traditional Arabic dishes. And certainly you enjoy a dinner prepared by your own hands. Return to your hotel in Amman.
4 hours
4* Corp Hotel or similar
Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6
Amman - Amman Airport
1 Stop
1
Amman Airport
Latest check-out from the room is 12:00 noon. According to departure time we pick you up and drive you to Amman Airport to say farewell to Jordan!
50 mins
Inclusions
- Meet & assist at Amman Airport.
- Private transportation in new vehicle with English speaking driver.
- 1 airport transfer upon arrival.
- 1 airport transfer upon departure.
- 3 nights at hotel with breakfast in Amman.
- 1 night at hotel with breakfast in Petra.
- 1 night at Wadi Rum Camp with breakfast and dinner, private tent with en suite bathroom.
- 1 cookery course in Amman.
- Lunch and dinner meals as described.
- English speaking guide in Salt and Amman.
- English speaking spot guide in Petra (2-2.5 hours).
- English speaking guide in Dana (2 hours).
- 3 hours jeep ride with Bedouin driver in Wadi Rum.
- Entrance fees to mentioned sites.
Exclusions
- Entry visa Jordan (free of charge possible, see our Practical Info).
- Meals and beverage not stated.
- Tips, portage and personal expenses.
How to Book this Tour
After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. You need to pay then a 25% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due latest 07 days before tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 25 $USD of the total price of the trip for cancellations from the date of booking until 31 days before departure.
• 50% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 14 to 08 days before departure.
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 07 to 01 days before departure or no show.
- For refunds we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.
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