7 Days Jordanian Delights | Cultural Exploration Tour

7 Days Jordanian Delight

Amman Airport, Jordan - Amman Airport, Jordan

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7 Days | 6 Nights

Tour Types: Private

Runs: Every Day

Accommodation: 4* Hotels

Minimum Age: 3

Tour Description

These arrangements explore north, east and south of Jordan. Start the tour with the Roman cities Jerash and Umm Qais, visit the mystical Desert castles in the east, view, the Christian pilgrimage sites Mt. Nebo and Madaba and the crusader's castle in Shobak. Certainly you don't miss the rock city Petra and the magnificent desert of Wadi Rum, where you enjoy an adventurous jeep tour.

Highlights

Have an overwhelming view over the north Jordan Valley.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Amra Castle.
View the famous mosaic 6th century map of Palestine in St. George's church.
Discover magnificent red rose Petra.
Wadi Rum Jeep Tour.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Amman Airport - Amman
1 Stop

Amman Airport

Upon arrival to Queen Alia Airport Amman you will be welcomed with a signage after you passed through the customs. Transfer to the hotel in Amman for overnight.

45 mins

4* La Casa Hotel

Day 2
Amman - Umm Qais - Jerash - Ajloun Castle - Amman
3 Stops

Umm Qais

Early morning we drive two hours from Amman to Gadara (Umm Qais), which belonged to the famous Decapolis, a union of 10 cities, founded by Alexander the Great. Here you have an overwhelming view over the north Jordan Valley, the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee.

2 hours

Jerash

We leave to Jerash, the best example of a Roman provincial city in the whole Middle East. Visit Oval Plaza, Roman colonnaded street, the Nymphaeum and the Temple of Artemis.

2 hours

Ajloun Castle

Next stop is Ajloun the great 12th century Islamic castle built around 1184/85 by the famous Islamic leader Salah al-Din. Overnight Amman hotel.

45 mins

4* La Casa Hotel

Breakfast

Day 3
Amman - 3 Desert Castles - Amman City Tour - Amman
2 Stops

3 Desert Castles

Today starts our tour to the Desert Castles in eastern Jordan. We visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Amra Castle with its zodiac dome and the early examples of Umayyad fresco paintings. Moreover, you view the fortress-like mysterious Qasr Kharanah and the black basalt Roman/Medieval Islamic fort at Azraq.

1 hour

Amman City

3 hours

4* La Casa Hotel

Breakfast

Day 4
Amman - Madaba - Mt. Nebo - Dead Sea - Dana View - Shobak Castle - Petra
6 Stops

Madaba

Check out from the hotel and drive to Madaba, to view the famous mosaic 6th century map of Palestine in St. George's church.

30 mins

Mt Nebo

Short drive to Mt. Nebo, the place where Moses gazed at the Promised Land before he died and believed to be his burial place. You visit the old monastery, overlook the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and parts of the Holy Land.

45 mins

Dead Sea

At the Dead Sea beach, the lowest point on earth, you have leisure time at the beach and the chance to float on the salty waters (shower and locker rooms are available).

2 hours

Dana View

Driving towards Petra we enjoy the view of Dana Reserve.

10 mins

Shobak

Visit in Shobak the Crusader castle built by King Baldwin I. of Jerusalem.

45 mins

Petra

Continue to your hotel in Petra and overnight.

30 mins

4* Petra Sella Hotel

Breakfast

Day 5
Petra Visit - Petra
1 Stop

Petra

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. You can start the trip on horseback or by foot to the canyon, the so called Siq, and then walk to the most beautiful monument: the Treasury, from here to the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle. Time on your own. Overnight in Petra.

8 hours

4* Petra Sella Hotel

Breakfast

Day 6
Petra - Wadi Rum jeep tour - Amman
2 Stops

Wadi Rum jeep tour

In the morning we drive 1.5 hours southwards to the protected area of Wadi Rum, one of the most impressing desert landscapes in the world. Here still Bedouins live in a traditional way, and by 4x4 Jeep tour you discover canyons, sand dunes and Nabatean rock inscriptions.

2 hours

Amman

Then drive back to the capital Amman, overnight at hotel.

4 hours

4* La Casa Hotel

Breakfast

Day 7
Amman - Amman Airport
1 Stop

Amman Airport

Breakfast, latest check out is 12:00 noon, dependent from your departure time transfer to Amman Airport to say farewell and board your flight.

Breakfast

Inclusions

4x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Amman.

2x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Petra.

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

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

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

Entrance fees to mentioned sites.

700 meters horse ride in Petra from the main gate until the beginning of the Siq (not mandatory, horse handler expects a tip).

2 hours 4x4 Jeep tour with Bedouin driver in Wadi Rum desert.

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.

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 14:00 – 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 and 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.
• 4x4s in Wadi Rum are old vehicles without A/C and seat belt. They belong to the local Bedouin association.
• 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.
• 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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