Jordan: Classic Highlights in 6 Days

Jordan Classic Highlights

Amman Airport, Jordan - Amman Airport, Jordan

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Details

6 Days | 5 Nights

Tour Types: Private

Runs: Every Day

Accommodation: 3* Hotel

Minimum Age: 3

Tour Description

Even though a small country, Jordan fascinates visitors with its rich history. You find here varied ancient sites from Roman, Biblical, Islamic and Crusader period in the centre the outstanding Nabatean rock city Petra. Go on an incredible journey in the past, see the remnants of great civilizations and important landscapes ranging from the unique, ecological wonder Dead Sea to the mountains in the south.

Highlights

Bathe in the waters of the Dead Sea.
Tour Amman's historical sites and museum.
Have a leisure day along the coastal area of the Red Sea.
Walk along the siq in Petra to see the famous Al Khazneh (or Treasury).
See Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics in Madaba.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Amman Airport - Amman
1 Stop

Amman Airport

Upon arrival to Queen Alia Airport Amman we welcome you with a sign after you passed through the customs. Transfer to the hotel in Amman for overnight.

45 mins

3* Toledo Hotel

Day 2
Amman - Amman City Tour - Jerash - Dead Sea Beach - Amman
4 Stops

Amman City

Start the day with a short city tour in Amman. Visit the Amphitheater, the Jordan Folklore Museum and the Citadel.

2 hours

Jerash

Then we drive in the north of Jordan to Jerash, the best example of a Roman provincial city in the whole Middle East. We visit the spectacular Forum, Roman colonnaded street, the Nymphaeum and the Temple of Artemis.

2 hours

Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is our next destination. The Dead Sea is 417 meters below sea level the lowest point on earth and the largest "Natural Spa" in the world. You have the opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and experience the feeling not to sink in water.

2 hours

Amman

Back to hotel in Amman for overnight.

1 hour

3* Toledo Hotel

Breakfast

Day 3
Amman - Madaba - Mt. Nebo - King's Way - Kerak - Petra
5 Stops

Mt Nebo

After breakfast drive to Mt. Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the promised land before he died. You visit the old monastery and overlook the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and parts of the Holy Land.

45 mins

Madaba

We proceed to Madaba, to view the famous mosaic 6th century map of Palestine in St. George's church.

30 mins

Wadi Al Mujib

Afterward, we drive to Kerak along the famous ancient biblical caravan route the King's Way. We have a short stop at Wadi Al-Mujib, a great wide valley with magnificent geological formation.

10 mins

Kerak Castle

Visit the famous Crusader castle in Kerak, built in 1132/34 by King Baldwin I. of Jerusalem.

45 mins

Petra

Continue to Petra for overnight at hotel.

2 hours

3* Petra Palace

Breakfast

Day 4
Petra Visit - Aqaba
2 Stops

Petra

Today visit the red rose city Petra, the biggest 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 founded a commercial empire that extended into Syria. Start the trip on horseback or on foot to the canyon, the so called Siq, and walk to the most beautiful monument: the Treasury, from here to the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle.

4 hours

Aqaba

In the afternoon drive 2 hours to Aqaba for overnight.

2 hours

3* Captains Hotel

Breakfast

Day 5
Aqaba leisure
1 Stop

Aqaba

Breakfast and overnight at the hotel, no other services provided. Free day to enjoy the Red Sea resort of Aqaba. Just relax, explore the duty free shopping facilities or have fun with popular water activities like swimming, snorkelling or diving. Overnight in Aqaba.

8 hours

3* Captains Hotel

Breakfast

Day 6
Aqaba - Amman Airport
1 Stop

Amman Airport

Dependent from your departure time 4 hours transfer to Amman Airport to say farewell and board your flight.

4 hours

Breakfast

Inclusions

1 airport transfer upon arrival.

1 airport transfer upon departure.

1 night at hotel with breakfast in Petra.

2 nights at hotel with breakfast in Amman.

Private transfers in A/C vehicle with English speaking, assisting driver.

English speaking spot guide in Jerash (about 1 hour).

2 nights at hotel with breakfast in Aqaba.

Mineral water on board vehicle.

Entrance fees to mentioned sites.

English speaking spot guide in Petra (about 2.5 hours).

Exclusions

Airfare.

Travel Insurance.

Entry Visa Jordan (free of charge possible, see Practical Info).

Meals and beverage not stated.

Tips, portage and private expenses.

New Year's gala dinner supplement if any.

Eid Holiday Supplements.

Others not mentioned in the inclusions.

Practical Info

• For entry visa and passport requirements Jordan see our blog post Jordan visa information.
• Read our tips for a visit to the Dead Sea.
• Find tips and information about visiting Petra in our article.
• Official check in time at hotels 15:00 – check out time at hotels 12:00.

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 14 days before tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 50 $USD of the total price of the trip for cancellations from the date of booking until 31 days before departure.
• 25% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 30 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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