Awesome Jordan - 13 Days

Mukawer, Jordan - Amman Airport, Jordan
  • Qusayr Amrah
  • Wadi Jadid Dolmens
  • Ajloun Castle
  • Aqaba Boat Trip

Details

13 Days | 12 Nights

Tour Types: Private
Runs: Every Day
Accommodation: 3* Hotels, Camp
Minimum Age: 3

Tour Description


This private tour shows how amazing Jordan as a place to spend holidays. Journey begins to Ajloun Castle, to well preserved Jerash then to Amman. Tour the 3 deserts castles to Azraq Reserve. In Salt see an Ottoman mansion, head to Madaba to explore more. Hike in Dana Reserve, home to beautiful flora. Continue to Petra, a UNESCO Heritage site, by camel and jeep explore Wadi Rum, spend the remaining day relaxing at Aqaba and Dead Sea.

Highlights

  • Visit Ajloun castle.
  • Hiking experience in Dana Reserve.
  • Tour to Azraq Reserve.
  • Camel & Jeep explore tour in Wadi Rum.
  • Relaxing leisure day in Aqaba.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Amman Airport – Amman    

Our representative welcomes you with a signage at Amman Airport after you passed the customs. Transfer about 50 minutes to Amman hotel, rest of the day is free, check in and overnight.

3* Toledo Hotel

Day 2
Amman – Ajloun Castle – Jerash – Amman City Tour – Amman    

Leaving Amman, we drive to Ajloun to visit the great 12th century Islamic castle built around 1184/85 by the famous Islamic leader Salah ad-Din. Continue to Jerash, the best example of a Roman provincial city in the whole Middle East comprising paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theatres, and spacious public squares and plazas. We drive back Jordan's capital Amman, to visit the Citadel with the remains of the Umayyad Palace and the Hercules Temple as well as the Archaeological Museum with its excellent collection. In downtown, we see the Roman Theatre from 2nd century and the traditional souks. Then we stroll in Jabal Amman with its 19th century houses, in one of them the late King Hussein had been born. Transfer to Amman hotel for overnight.

3* Toledo Hotel
Breakfast

Day 3
Amman – 3 Desert Castles – Azraq Oasis – Amman    

After breakfast, visit three of the Desert Castles in eastern Jordan. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Amra Castle with early examples of Omayyad fresco paintings, Qasr Kharanah and the black basalt fort at Azraq where Lawrence of Arabia stayed. Azraq Oasis is a unique wetland reserve in approximately 12,000 square kilometres of desert. You see here several natural and ancient built pools, a seasonally flooded marshland, and a popular place for bird watching in spring and autumn. Transfer to Amman hotel for overnight.

3* Toledo Hotel
Breakfast

Day 4
Amman – Salt City – Dead Sea Panorama - Mt Nebo – Madaba – Madaba    

Pick up from hotel lobby, we drive to the town Salt. Here you walk along the Hammam Street to see the highlights of the 19th century architecture of this period, houses with long-arched windows in picturesque narrow streets. Well known is the Abu Jaber mansion, built between 1892 and 1906, reputed to be the finest example of a 19th century merchant house in the region. We drive to Dead Sea Panoramic Complex perched atop the edge of mountain range cliffs, offering spectacular views overlooking the Dead Sea and holy land. Continue to Mt. Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the Promised Land before he died. Proceed to Madaba, where to find the famous mosaic 6th century map of Palestine in St. George’s church and in Archaeological Park where you can see more ancient mosaics. If open, visit the church of St. John the Baptist, also called the Cathedral situated on top of the hill in the old town of Madaba with a notable museum containing paintings and themes of the life of John the Baptist. Transfer to Madaba Hotel, check-in & overnight.

2* Mosaic Hotel
Breakfast

Day 5
Madaba – Wadi Jadid Dolmens – Mukawir – Kings Way – Karak – Dana    

Driver to Wadi Jadid where you see more than 40 dolmens, some of them are still in very good condition and rests were damaged. We continue to Mukawir, the hilltop stronghold of Herod the Great, King of Judea. His son Herod Antipas inherited the fortress. He ordered here the beheading of John the Baptist after Salome's fateful dance. Driving along the famous ancient caravan route the King's Way, we have a short stop atWadi Al-Mujib, a great wide valley with magnificent geological formation. In Kerak visit the famous Crusader castle built in 1132/34 by King Baldwin I. of Jerusalem. Continue to Dana for overnight and dinner.

Dana Guest House
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6
Dana Village walking and hiking – Shobak Castle – Little Petra – Little Petra Camp    

After breakfast, start walking around the Dana Village and Dana Nature Reserve, Jordan's second largest reserve with a diverse flora and fauna, consisting of mountains and wadis. From the village, inhabited for more than 400 years by Bedouins (about 2-3 hrs). Afterwards to Crusader Castle in Shobak, perched on the side of a rocky, conical mountain. From here continue to the bizarre landscape of Little Petra, visit Siq el-Barid, a miniature Petra with its modest gorge (Siq) that leads into an area of carved tombs and monuments. Transfer to Little Petra Camp, for dinner & overnight.

Camp, Little Petra Bedouin Camp or similar
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7
Petra Visit - Petra    

Today tour 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 laid the foundation of a commercial empire that extended into Syria. With the 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 that, free time to explore Petra on your own. Walk the same way back to the entrance. Overnight Petra.

3* Petra Palace Hotel
Breakfast

Day 8
Petra – Wadi Rum Jeep & Camel Riding – Wadi Rum    

Check out of the hotel and drive 1.5 hrs to Wadi Rum, one of the most impressing desert landscapes in the world. Explore the area by a jeep & camel ride to see rugged mountains, canyons, sand dunes and rock inscriptions from Thamudic and Nabatean period. Dinner & overnight at camp.

Camp, Aladdin Camp or similar
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 9
Wadi Rum – Aqaba City – Aqaba    

Breakfast at the camp, continue the journey to Aqaba and have a short drive around the city. Visit the Mamluk Fort and the House of Sharif Hussein Bin Ali. See the archaeological dig Ayla and time for some duty free shopping in the Souq. Free afternoon time in Aqaba hotel, check-in and overnight.

3* Captain's Hotel
Breakfast

Day 10
Aqaba Leisure    

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 (not included). Overnight in Aqaba.

3* Captain's Hotel
Breakfast

Day 11
Aqaba – Wadi Araba Road - Dead Sea    

Free time until pick up, drive from the Aqaba to the Dead Sea where you can relax the rest of the day and float in the salty water. Overnight Dead Sea.

3*Ramada Hotel
Breakfast

Day 12
Dead Sea Leisure    

Breakfast & overnight at the hotel - no other service provided. Relax and enjoy the resort's facilities and amenities.

3* Ramada Hotel
Breakfast

Day 13
Dead Sea – Amman Airport    

Latest check-out 12:00, according to departure time 1 hour transfer to Amman to board your flight.

Breakfast

Inclusions


  • 3x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Amman.
  • 700 meters horse ride in Petra from the main gate until the beginning of the Siq (not mandatory, horse handler expects a tip).
  • Entrance fees to mentioned sites.
  • Camel & Jeep ride with Bedouin guide in Wadi Rum desert.
  • English speaking spot guide in Dana (about 2 hours).
  • English speaking spot guide in Jerash (about 1 hour).
  • English speaking spot guide in Petra (about 2.5 hours).
  • Transfers in private, A/C vehicle with English speaking, assisting driver.
  • 2x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Dead Sea.
  • 2x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Aqaba.
  • 1x tent accommodation with breakfast & dinner in Wadi Rum, private tent with sharing bathroom.
  • 1x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Petra.
  • 1x tent accommodation with breakfast & dinner in Little Petra.
  • 1x simple accommodation with breakfast & dinner in Dana.
  • 1x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Madaba.
  • Mineral water on board of the vehicle.

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 Holidays Supplement.  
  •  Others not mentioned in the inclusions.  

Practical Info


• For entry visa regularities see our blog Visa and Passport Requirements.
• Official check in time at hotels 15:00 – check out time at hotels 12:00.
• Breakfast at hotels is served in the main restaurant.
• The driver/tour guide escorts you according to the booked itinerary, he is not 24/7 at your disposal.
• You walk several km in Petra, so bear in mind good walking shoes and a backpack for beverage, camera etc.
• The spot guides in Jerash & Petra are licensed by the Ministry of Tourism in Jordan and are not part of our team.
• In case of rain the government may decide to close Petra for safety and security reasons.
• For the Dead Sea beach don’t forget swimwear, flip flops and water sandals.
• The Petra ticket includes a 700 meters horse ride from the main gate to the beginning of the Siq. The ride is not mandatory; the horse handler expects a tip of 5 JOD per horse.
• 4x4s in Wadi Rum are old vehicles without A/C and seat belt. They belong to the local Bedouin association.
• For camping we recommend bringing a torch light.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and depending on season pack sun protection.
• 3-4 star hotels in Aqaba has no private beach. A free shuttle bus takes customers to the Berenice Beach at the south coast. Please check with the hotel reception the time table.
• Ramada Hotel at the Dead Sea has no direct access to the beach, please check with the reception on the transfers.
• To respect the local culture please cover shoulders and knees.
• It is not permitted to bring telescopes or drones without permission to Jordan.

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:
• 25 $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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