Short and Sweet: Jordan Highlights

Amman Airport, Jordan - Amman Airport, Jordan
  • Shobak Castle
  • The Treasury (al-Khazneh) in Petra
  • Umm Fruth bridge in Wadi Rum
  • Leisure at the Dead Sea

Details

5 Days | 4 Nights

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

Tour Description


A quick holiday to Jordan and visit its top attractions. See Madaba, Mt Nebo, drive along the ancient route of Kings Way to Petra built around 6th B.C by Nabatean Arabs. Explore Petra to see amazing monuments, tombs and more. Continue to notable Wadi Rum for jeep ride. Lastly, head towards the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea here you have free time to enjoy the salty water and amenities of the resort.

Highlights

  • A day allocated to explore Petra's archaeological ruins and monuments.
  • Discover canyons and inscriptions in Wadi Rum through jeep tour.
  • End the tour with a leisure time and overnight at the Dead Sea

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Amman Airport - Amman    

1 Stop

1

Amman Airport

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

45 mins

4* Al Qasr Metropole

Day 2
Amman - Madaba - Mt Nebo - Kings Way - Shobak - Petra    

5 Stops

1

Mt Nebo

A day long journey awaits you. Start with a visit in Mt. Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the Promised Land before he died.

45 mins

2

Madaba

Short drive to the town of Madaba, where to find the famous mosaic 6th century map of Palestine in St. George’s church.

30 mins

3

Wadi Al Mujib

Drive southwards along the famous ancient caravan route the King's Way, have a short stop at Wadi Al-Mujib, a great wide valley with magnificent geological formation.

10 mins

4

Shobak Castle

In Shobak, visit an ancient crusader castle perched on the side of a rocky, conical mountain.

1 hour

5

Petra

Continue to Petra, check in and overnight.

40 mins

4* Petra Moon Hotel
Breakfast

Day 3
Petra Visit - Petra    

1 Stop

1

Petra

Breakfast at hotel, start tour of 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. The guide says farewell to you in the restaurant area; free time to explore Petra on your own, before walking the same way back to the entrance. Overnight Petra.

8 hours

4* Petra Moon Hotel
Breakfast

Day 4
Petra - Wadi Rum jeep ride - Dead Sea    

2 Stops

1

Wadi Rum

Breakfast, check out and drive 1.5 hrs 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.

2 hours

2

Dead Sea

Proceed 3.5 hours to the lowest point on the earth, the Dead Sea, where ever since the days of Herod the Great, people have flocked to in search of its curative secrets, check in & overnight.

4 hours

4* Holiday Inn Resort
Breakfast

Day 5
Dead Sea - Amman Airport    

1 Stop

1

Amman Airport

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

1 hour

Breakfast

Inclusions


  • 1x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Amman.
  • 2x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Petra.
  • 1x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Dead Sea.
  • Transfers in private, A/C vehicle with English speaking, assisting driver.
  • English speaking spot guide in Petra (about 2.5 hours).
  • 2 hrs jeep ride in Wadi Rum with Bedouin driver.
  • 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).
  • 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.  
  •  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 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.
• To respect the local culture please cover shoulders and knees.
• 4x4s in Wadi Rum are old vehicles without A/C and seat belt. They belong to the local Bedouin association.
• 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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