Tour Treasures Of Jordan

Transport

Bus, 4WD

Accommodation

7 nights in hand-picked hotels. 1 night in a premium campsite. Sadeen Hotel - Amman The Sadeen Hotel is a modern, well located hotel within walking distance of local shops and restaurants. The hotel has an open air roof top bar offering views across the city whilst the rooms are well equipped with freewifi, kettle and hairdryer. Petra Moon Hotel - Petra Petra Moon is a family run hotel and enjoys the perfect location,sitting just metres from the main Petra gates. The interior is authentic & stylishly designed and the bedrooms spacious and well equipped. Sitting on a small hill, the hotel enjoys stunning mountain views, best admired from the rooftop terrace and pool area. Space Village Luxury Camp - Wadi Rum Making the most of this vast and quiet landscape, Space Village is a luxury camp located in the heart of the Wadi Rum Desert surrounded by dramatic sandstone mountains and huge sand dunes. The individual Bedouin style tents are spacious and feature modern en suite bathrooms and comfortable bedding. There is a large communal dining tent with low Middle-Eastern-style seating or you can relax under the stars on the blankets. Traditional dishes are served in a buffet style at meal times. City Tower Hotel - Aqaba The City Tower Hotel is a new property situated close to Aqaba Castle. The comfortable rooms are elegantly furnished with modern facilities. There is an in-house restaurant serving both international and local dishes and guests can also enjoy the sauna, indoor pool and fitness centre. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas.

Others

All accommodation, activities and meals that are shown in the itinerary are included in the total cost of your trip You will also receive a complimentary transfer to and from the airport if you arrive on day 1 of the trip and depart on the last day and have provided your international flight information.

Guide

Tour Leaders are quite simply the glue that holds our tours together. They are chosen for their travel experience and people skills and are thoroughly trained by Explore, widely acknowledged as some of the best training in the industry. A Tour Leader’s ultimate aim is to ensure everyone is well looked after and have a fantastic trip. They are there to ensure that the tour logistics run smoothly, that health and safety is adhered to and provide comprehensive briefings at the beginning and throughout the tour.

Meals

A key facet of our responsible approach to tourism is that we encourage our groups to eat in local restaurants that prepare locally grown food. We give customers choice as to their meals and do not use rather bland and impersonal hotel restaurants or all- inclusive options 8 Breakfasts 3 Dinners

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Optional

The following excursions and/or activities are usually available and may be arranged locally. Estimated costs are provided below for guidance only, are on a per person basis unless shown otherwise, and may depend on the number of participants. Prices quoted are correct as of the date these tour notes were originally issued but may change at any time due to currency fluctuations. Please note: These activities are booked and paid for direct with the supplier and do not form part of your Explore holiday contract. Petra - Petra by nightJD17.00 pp; Ottoman bath JD25.00 pp; Little Petra JD17.50 pp for return transportation from Petra. Wadi Rum - Camel trek JD20.00 pp. 4WD excursion . Prices for this excursion are dependent on the group size Aqaba - Snorkelling on coral reef including lunch and snorkelling kitJD35.00 pp; Snorkelling from Boat (snorkelling equipment included)JD35.00 pp; Berenice Private Beach club - entrance fee JD10.00 pp

Others

Any visa costs, spending money and tips are not included in the trip price. You can also book extra nights’ accommodation at the beginning and end of the trip and the cost of this accommodation along with any transfers would be quoted separately.

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights not included in the tour cost

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Day 1 Day 1: Join Trip In Amman
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Join Trip In Amman

Our tour of Jordan starts in Amman, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Home to almost half of Jordan’s entire population, Amman is a fascinating city of contrasts, where the ancient and the modern collide. Get lost in the bustling souks of downtown, where you’ll be tempted by falafel and baklawa stalls, or visit the hillside Roman Theatre for a taster of the city’s varied history. There are no activities planned for today, so you’re free to arrive in Amman at any time. If you’d like an airport transfer, you’ll need to arrive at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), a 30-minute drive from our hotel. Due to most flights arriving late in the evening, our Explore Leader will meet you for a welcome meeting the next morning. You’ll find the meeting information on the notice board in the hotel reception.
Day 2 Day 2: Explore Ajloun Castle And Visit To Jerash
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Explore Ajloun Castle And Visit To Jerash

After breakfast, we’ll gather for an introductory meeting before heading out for a guided tour of the city. We’ll then travel north to the green and fertile area of Ajloun. Sitting high on a hilltop, Ajloun Castle is the highlight of our morning. Originally built as a defence post from crusaders, it’s now a stunning example of medieval architecture and offers fantastic views over the Jordan valley. After lunch, we’ll journey north of Amman to ancient Jerash. Inhabited for 6,500 years, the city’s golden age was in Roman times when it became part of the Decapolis League - a confederation of important Middle Eastern cities. One of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the world, only 10% of the city has been uncovered since excavation began more than 100 years ago but you can still get a feel for how life in the city once was. Walk the colonnaded streets, visit the hilltop temples, explore the chariot-racing stadium, and hear your voice amplified in the ancient theatre.
Day 3 Day 3: Visit Mt Nebo And Madaba. Amman City Tour In The Afternoon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Visit Mt Nebo And Madaba. Amman City Tour In The Afternoon

This morning we’ll visit the Citadel Jabal al-Qal’a, the highest point in Amman, giving us panoramic views across the sprawling capital. Our tour will include the Roman Theatre and, prayer time permitting, a panoramic tour of the Blue Mosque. Making our way downtown, we’ll weave through the winding streets of the souk, soaking up the energetic ambiance and the aroma of spices and delicacies on sale. Artifacts found here indicate that the area has been a royal city for thousands of years. Whilst earthquakes and invasions have taken their toll, two pillars of the Roman Temple of Hercules still stand strong alongside sections of the 7th-century Umayyad Palace. This afternoon, we head to Mount Nebo, referenced in the Old Testament as the place where Moses once stood to look over the Promised Land. From here, on a clear day, you can see out to the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem. Our final stop of the day will be Madaba. Aptly dubbed the ’City of Mosaics’, Madaba is home to hundreds of Byzantine-era mosaics, the most famous of these is a 6th-century map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, created with two million pieces of stone.
Day 4 Day 4: Journey To The South. Guided Tour Of Petra
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Journey To The South. Guided Tour Of Petra

This morning, we’ll leave Amman and travel to Petra for a two-night stay. Abandoned centuries ago, Petra was the rock cut stronghold of the Nabateans. Surrounded by imposing mountains and approached through a deep, narrow cleft in the rocks, known as the Siq, it is a unique and unforgettable place and, enhanced by the play of light and shadow, an altogether overwhelming experience. A guided orientation tour will take us to some of the key parts of this remarkable and ancient site. As you enter the site, you’re led down a kilometre-long chasm (known as the Siq) where the towering canyon walls reach up to 200 metres high. At the end of the Siq sits the beating heart of the city, the Treasury - miraculously well-preserved, the façade stands at 43-metres-high. Beyond the Treasury, the ancient city becomes a sprawl of tombs and temples waiting to be explored. We’ll take in the Colonnaded Street, the Royal Tombs and marvel at the amazing theatre, with its 8,000 seats carved from the solid rock. This evening, we’ll enjoy a Bedouin cookery demonstration and meal at a nearby restaurant, learning how to make a traditional Makloubah (upside down) dish, with meat, rice and fried vegetables, followed by Um Ali, a creamy Arabic dessert with croissant pieces, raisins and nuts.
Day 5 Day 5: Free Day In Petra. Optional Petra By Night
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Free Day In Petra. Optional Petra By Night

Today is free for you to uncover more of Petra. Climb the steep path to the High Place of Sacrifice for a panorama over Wadi Araba and the Negev Desert or trek up to the Monastery - Petra’s largest monument. In the evening, there’s the option to witness Petra by night. Follow the candlelit Siq trail and watch how the light plays against the high canyon rocks, blanketed by stars, before coming upon the treasury, lit up by night. Settle into the sands in front of the ancient temple and listen to a welcome speech from the Bedouin community that still calls the city home.
Day 6 Day 6: Journey To Wadi Rum To Camp In The Desert
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Journey To Wadi Rum To Camp In The Desert

Leaving Petra behind, today we’ll embrace the nomadic lifestyle of the Bedouin and head into the dunes of Wadi Rum. We’ll have the option of an exhilarating drive along the sands in 4WD vehicles, leading us through untouched parts of Wadi Rum. Described by T.E. Lawrence as ’vast, echoing and God-like…’, Wadi Rum occupies 74,000 acres with its monolithic outcrops of granite rock and sandstone rising out of the blankets of sand. The Bedouins learned to live within this hostile environment 3000 years ago, adapting to the elements to perfect their nomadic way of life. Once we’ve watched the sun go down, setting the dunes aglow with fiery red and orange light, we’ll head back to camp to experience Bedouin hospitality. We’ll be served a traditional Zarb, a BBQ of chicken or goat meat (vegetarian options will be available) cooked under the desert sand and served alongside a selection of mezze. Our spacious camp features private, ensuite tents - each one is fully furnished with beds and bedding and is set up with solar-powered electricity. There’s also a central fire pit shared by all visitors that’s perfect to gather around for a spot of stargazing.
Day 7 Day 7: Free Day By The Red Sea In Aqaba
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Free Day By The Red Sea In Aqaba

After a full-on few days exploring the highlights of Jordan, we’ll head to Aqaba for downtime by the Red Sea. A resort town, Aqaba is where local Jordanians come to holiday, lounge on the beach, and have a go at water sports. The port city is famous for its preserved coral reefs and sea life and this afternoon there’ll be the option to get out on the water for a snorkelling trip or to unwind at the private Berenice Beach Club. If you don’t have your sea legs, you can cool off in the hotel’s rooftop pool or wander the vibrant souks. There are plenty of restaurants and bars to get a flavour for local life, too.
Day 8 Day 8: Visit Kerak And The Dead Sea
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Visit Kerak And The Dead Sea

This morning, we’ll depart Aqaba and head along the King’s Highway to Kerak. This ancient Crusader stronghold is the most famous in a chain of fortresses built for the Holy War against Islam. We’ll stop to learn about its history and explore the maze of stone-vaulted halls and passageways. Our next stop is the Dead Sea. This unique body of water is the lowest point on the earth’s surface. With a salt content of 33%, it’s almost impossible to sink and we’ll take a dip to experience the mysterious floating sensation. While we’re there, you can indulge in the water’s rejuvenating mud, famous for its healing properties, too. After visiting the panoramic complex to take in the views, we’ll continue back to Amman.
Day 9 Day 9: Trip Ends In Amman
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Trip Ends In Amman

Our tour of Jordan ends at our hotel in Amman. There are no activities planned today, so you’re free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you’d like an airport transfer, you’ll need to depart from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).

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Itinerary of your trip Treasures Of Jordan

Day 1: Join Trip In Amman

Day 2: Explore Ajloun Castle And Visit To Jerash

Day 3: Visit Mt Nebo And Madaba. Amman City Tour In The Afternoon

Day 4: Journey To The South. Guided Tour Of Petra

Day 5: Free Day In Petra. Optional Petra By Night

Day 6: Journey To Wadi Rum To Camp In The Desert

Day 7: Free Day By The Red Sea In Aqaba

Day 8: Visit Kerak And The Dead Sea

Day 9: Trip Ends In Amman

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