The Best of Jordan

Amman Airport, Jordan - Amman Airport, Jordan
  • Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum
  • Marina Tala Bay
  • Dead Sea Leisure
  • Roman Theater in Amman Downtown

Details

11 Days | 10 Nights

Tour Types: Private
Runs: Every Day
Accommodation: 4* Hotels, Camp
Minimum Age: 3

Tour Description


The best of Jordan is a relaxing, exciting and learning holiday. Start with a free day at Aqaba, get an idea of the city with a short tour. Spend a night in a Bedouin camp. Head to Petra for a guided tour. Via the Kings Way we travel to the old caravan route to reach the lowest point on earth for a leisure day. Next to Amman, have a glimpse at the historical site in downtown. Visit eastern and northern part to learn more.

Highlights

  • Free leisure day at Aqaba.
  • Explore Bedouin traditions.
  • Discover red rose city Petra.
  • Experience floating salty water in Dead Sea.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Amman Airport - Aqaba    

Our representative welcomes you with a signage at Amman Airport after you passed the customs. Transfer about 4 hours to Aqaba hotel, rest of the day is free, check in and overnight.

4* Double Tree by Hilton

Day 2
Aqaba Leisure    

Breakfast and overnight at the hotel - no other services included. 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.

4* Double Tree by Hilton
Breakfast

Day 3
Aqaba - Aqaba City Tour - Wadi Rum Jeep Ride - Wadi Rum    

After breakfast we will drive around Aqaba, visiting 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. Continue to Wadi Rum, one of the most impressing desert landscapes in the world. Explore the area by a jeep ride to see rugged mountains, canyons, sand dunes and rock inscriptions from Thamudic and Nabatean period. Dinner & overnight at camp.

Camp, Aladdin Camp
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4
Wadi Rum - Petra Visit - Petra    

After breakfast we drive 1.5 hrs to the red rose city Petra, the biggest attraction of Jordan. Petra was first established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabatean 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.

4* Petra Moon Hotel
Breakfast

Day 5
Petra - Shobak Castle - Dana View - Kings Way - Madaba - Mt Nebo - Dead Sea    

After breakfast we drive to Shobak to visit an ancient crusader castle perched on the side of a rocky, conical mountain. Drive towards the scenic views of Dana. We continue along the famous ancient caravan route the King's Way, we have a short stop at Wadi Al-Mujib, a great wide valley with magnificent geological formation. We reach 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.

4* Holiday Inn Resort
Breakfast

Day 6
Dead Sea Leisure    

Breakfast and overnight at the hotel - no other services provided. Free day to enjoy the resort's facilities and amenities.

4* Holiday Inn Resort

Day 7
Dead Sea Free morning - Amman City Tour - Amman    

Free morning to enjoy the beach and amenities of the Dead Sea resort. After check out, 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 the 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, check in & overnight.

4* Downtown Hotel Apartment
Breakfast

Day 8
Amman - 4 Desert Castles - Amman    

Start our tour to the Desert Castles in eastern Jordan. The Amra Castle adorns with its zodiac dome and the early examples of Omayyad fresco paintings, and there are still the fortress-like mysterious Qasr Kharanah and the black basalt Roman/Medieval Islamic fort at Azraq. Continue to Qasr Hallabat a Roman fortress constructed under Emperor Caracalla and serves as a protection from Bedouin tribes. Back to hotel in Amman.

4* Downtown Hotel Apartment
Breakfast

Day 9
Amman - Ajloun - Jerash - Amman    

After breakfast, leave Amman and drive to Ajloun to visit the great 12th century Islamic castle built around 1184/85 by the famous Islamic leader Salah al-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. Back to Amman hotel.

4* Downtown Hotel Apartment
Breakfast

Day 10
Amman - Salt City - Iraq Al Amir - Amman    

Pick up from the hotel, 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. From here we drive through a picturesque valley to the village of Iraq Al Amir, to have a traditional lunch meal at the Women's Cooperative. The women make a living with the production of pottery and carpets, so you can have at the same time a look at the making of traditional handicraft. Close to the village we view Qasr Al Abed as an example of Hellenistic architecture in Jordan. Transfer to Amman hotel for overnight.

4* Downtown Hotel Apartment
Breakfast

Day 11
Amman - Amman Airport    

Latest check out is 12:00, according to departure time 50 minutes transfer to Amman to board your flight.

Breakfast

Inclusions


  • 2x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Aqaba.
  • 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.
  • 3 hrs jeep ride with Bedouin drive in Wadi Rum desert.
  • 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.
  • 4x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Amman.
  • 2x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Dead Sea.
  • 1x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Petra.
  • 1x tent accommodation with breakfast & dinner in Wadi Rum.
  • Mineral water on board of the vehicle.

Exclusions


  •   Airfare.  
  •   Travel Insurance.  
  •   Meals and beverage not stated.  
  •   Tips, portage and private expenses.  
  •  New Year's gala dinner supplement if any.  
  •  Others not mentioned in the inclusions.  
  •  Entry visa Jordan (free of charge possible, see Practical Info). 

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.
• 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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