Splendors of Jordan

 

 

Itinerary ( B = breakfast, D = dinner )
 

DAY 1: Amman

Upon arrival at Queen Alia Airport, Our driver will meet you then drive to hotel in Amman for dinner overnight. (D)

 

DAY 2:  Jerash – Ajlun - Amman (B,D)

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Um Qais ancient Gadara, one of the most brilliant of Greco-Roman cities after that drive for the mighty Crusaders Castle of Ajlun (Qalat Rabadh) 45 minutes north of Amman, This is an Islamic Castle built high on a hill overlooking the entire Jordan valley bellow. Depart at noon through the pine forests and olive groves until you reach the ancient Greco Roman city of Jerash. The guide will take you for a tour through the colonnaded street, amphitheater, churches, temples and the vast Roman Forum. Return to the hotel for dinner overnight.   

 

DAY 3: Amman and Desert Castles  (B,D)

After breakfast we will go for Amman city tour we will visit the Amphitheater the Citadel drive to the Desert Castle of Azrak 110 km north east of Amman far out in the desert. The 8th Century Omayyad Castles that do Jordan's Eastern with relics of the Caliphates of Damascus representing fortresses, Pleasure Palaces, watch-postand hunting lodges. You will visit three surprising examples of Islamic art and architecture (Azrak, Amra, Kharaneh Castles). Return to hotel, dinner overnight

 

 DAY 4: Amman - Petra (B,D)

After breakfast at the hotel, departure for a tour to south of Amman to visit Madaba and Mount Nebo the highest in the Moabit range which has been a center for pilgrimages since earliest Christian times. Madaba has some of the finest Byzantine mosaics in the world including the famous 6th century mosaic map of Holy land. After that drive via King’s highway via Wadi Al Mujib a deep and majestic cut through rugged highlands that drains into the Dead Sea, then continue To Visit Kerak Castle, It is located on the south side of the town of Kerak, 124 km south of Amman. Kerak is the largest late Islamic castle in Jordan. It was initially constructed in the Crusader period and expanded and refortified during the Ayyubid and Mamluk periods. Continue to Petra for overnight.

 

DAY 5: Petra – Wadi Rum (Dissah) (B,D)

Today start out on a full day tour to the Red Rose City of Petra. Upon arrival you will begin an unforgettable trip on horseback till the siq, the main entrance to the ancient city of Petra, and continue on foot to the Treasury. The local guide will give a brief history of the city the greatest Tourist attraction in the Middle East. The Nabateans carved their capital from the living rock of the surrounding mountains of Petra. Amongst other monuments there is Pharaoh's Castle, the Triumphal arch, the Amphitheater and Monastery. We continue 105 km south to Wadi Rum a vast, silent landscape of ancient riverbeds and pastel-colored, the largest and most magnificent of Jordan's desert. We conclude with 2 hours 4X4 tour inside the desert to the camp site. Dinner and overnight under a goat hair tent and the starry sky. 

 

DAY 6: Wadi Rum – Dead Sea – Baptisim site - Amman  (B,D)

After breakfast drive down to the lowest point on Earth the Dead Sea 400 meters below sea level. Here by the Dead Sea beach and pool you have a chance to enjoy a swim in the buoyant waters or cover yourselves in mud said to restore your health and beauty. Later continue to the Baptism site of Jesus. Anyone that wishes can renew their baptismal vows. Drive to Amman for overnight.

 

DAY 7: Amman (B)

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Airport or to Allenby bridge.

 

 

 

 

 

DON'T FORGET:

Please allow three hours for check-in to your international flights and two hours for domestic.

 

OUR TIPS:

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal?
Please contact us for additional pricing options from any departure airport not listed.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal?
Yes, you can arrange for that by contacting us either by phone or email.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available?
Check the dates listed above to see if there is availability for the specific date you are interested in. If there are multiple dates listed feel free to contact us for the most up-to-date availability.