Jordan Discovery

Jordan Discovery

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$1102

Jordan Discovery

8 Days Starting in Amman, Jordan and ending in Petra, Jordan

Visiting: Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Tour code:

IndTur112

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 20

Physical rating:

Easy

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $1102

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey with the "Jordan Discovery" tour, exploring the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Jordan. Begin in Amman, the ancient capital with over 7,000 years of history, and float in the serene waters of the Dead Sea. Visit the legendary Mount Nebo, the burial ground of Moses, and marvel at the ancient city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience the breathtaking landscapes of the Wadi Rum Desert on a scenic Jeep ride and tour the ancient Graeco-Roman city of Jerash. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, daily breakfast, and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, ensuring a seamless and enriching adventure.

Highlights

  • Explore Amman, the fascinating capital with over 7,000 years of ancient history waiting to be discovered

  • Float in the waters of the Dead Sea as you take in the beautiful scenery and visit the lowest place on Earth

  • Visit Mount Nebo, a legendary travel destination and the burial ground of Moses overlooking the Dead Sea

  • Travel to Petra, one of the most sacred cities in the Middle East and the top tourist destination in Jordan

  • Enjoy a scenic Jeep ride through the moonlike landscapes and gorgeous dunes of the Wadi Rum Desert

  • Tour the ancient Graeco-Roman city of Jerash, a close second to Petra on the list of top-rated destinations in Jordan

  • Walk through the Siq to reach the Treasury, the Roman Theater, and other monuments in Petra

Itinerary

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Day 1: Amman Arrival

Location: Amman

Accommodation Name: hotel

Upon arrival at Queen Alia Amman International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.




Overnight in Amman



*Please note transfer hours are between 8.00 AM and 8.00 PM only

Day 2: Amman (B/-/D)

Location: Amman

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a morning tour of Amman. Visit the Roman Theater, the Citadel, the Archeology and the Folklore Museums, old and modern Amman, and one of the many art galleries in this capital. Spend the afternoon at leisure. In the evening you may enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.




Overnight in Amman

Day 3: Amman (B/-/-)

Location: Amman

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

In the morning you will travel to the Dead Sea at 400 meters (1,312 ft.) below sea level. This is one of the most magnificent natural and spiritual landscapes in the world and the lowest point on Earth. Find out that you can float without trying! From there, travel north to Pella in the Jordan Valley before continuing your journey to Um Qais, Gedara of the Bible (Mathew 8:28-43), for a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee, the Yarmouk River, and the Golan Heights. Return to Amman in the late afternoon.




Overnight in Amman

Day 4: Jerash - Ajloun (B/-/-)

Location: Jerash

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a late morning tour of Jerash. Head north to Jerash [ancient Gerasa], the Graeco-Roman city, and a close second to Petra on the list of top-rated destinations in Jordan. Boasting an unbroken chain of human occupation dating back more than 6,500 years back in history, this city was hidden in the sand for centuries before being excavated and restored over the past 70 years. Jerash serves as a fine example of the grand, formal, and provincial Roman towns found throughout the Middle East. One may walk beneath the four imposing gates or down the \"Street of Columns\" north from the “Oval Plaza” while stepping over the tracks of chariot wheels which continue to be visible in the paving stones. From there, continue to Ajloun and tour the 12th-century Qallat ar-Rabadh, the Saracen Castle built by one of Saladins lieutenants in the campaign against the Crusaders.




Overnight in Amman

Day 5: Madaba - Petra (B/-/-)

Location: Petra

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, begin your trip south from Amman along the 5,000-year-old King's Highway, one of the most memorable journeys in the Holy Land, passing through a string of ancient sites. The first city you pass will be Madaba (Saint Georges Church), \"the City of Mosaics\". Ten minutes to the west you will find the most revered site in Jordan: Mount Nebo, the memorial of Moses, the presumed site of the prophet's death and burial place. A small, square church was built on the spot by early Byzantine Christians and later expanded into a vast complex. Continue further south to Kerak, famous for its crusader fortress with underground galleries, rooms, secret passageways, and its thick defensive walls pierced by narrow arrow slits where crusader archers held out bravely but in vain for over 100 years. It was the crusaders who made Kerak famous. The fortress was built in 1142 by Payen Le Boutellier, the lord of Montreal. He made Kerak the new capital of the province because it was situated on the king's highway, where it could control all traffic from north and south. Enjoy an optional lunch in Kerak (not included). Upon arrival at Wadi Musa, check in to your hotel.




Overnight in Petra

Day 6: Petra (B/-/-)

Location: Petra

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Spend a full day exploring the many sites of Petra; carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans and lost to Civilization until it was re-discovered by the Swiss Burkhardt. Around 11,000 BC Stone Age man was already exploiting the abundant natural resources of the Petra region —, particularly wild goats. By 7,000 BC some of the worlds earliest farmers were living in a walled village at Beidha, cultivating cereals and collecting nuts and fruits. But Petra really came to prominence in 7C BC when the Edomites settled on Umm al-Biyara and other mountain strongholds and built a town at Tawilan above Ain Musa, in the hills to the north.  Subject to Assyria, Babylonia, and then Persia, Edom in the 3C BC became the nucleus of an Arab state, the Nabateans Kingdom, and its capital at Petra.  Originally from North Arabia, the Nabateans were first mentioned by the 1C BC historian Diodorus, who relates that in 312 BC Antigonus, the One-Eyed sent his general Athenaeus against ‘the land of the Arabs who are called Nabateans, at that time a nomadic people who raised cattle and sheep and could survive for long periods in the desert, where they created a network of secret underground reservoirs.  Athenaeus attacked a certain strong, though un-walled rock — perhaps the great massif of Umm al-Biyara at Petra, where the Nabateans had left their valuables, elders, women, and children while celebrating a festival, killed some of the Arabs there and made off with vast quantities of frankincense, myrrh, and silver.  Some 150 years later the Nabateans had settled, and Petra was the capital of an organized state. Walk through the Siq, a narrow and winding fissure between the cliffs, to reach the Treasury, the Roman Theater, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaon, the Temple of the Winged Lion, and other monuments. Enjoy a break for an optional lunch (not included), or you may wish to climb up to the Monastery.




Overnight in Petra

Day 7: Petra - Amman (B/-/-)

Location: Wadi Rum

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, depart for Wadi Rum on a 1.5-hour Bedouin jeep ride. Stunning in its natural beauty, Wadi Rum epitomizes the romance of the desert. With its \"moonscape\" of ancient valleys and towering sandstone mountains rising out of the sand, Wadi Rum is also home to several Bedouin tribes who live in scattered camps throughout the area. Climbers are especially attracted to Wadi Rum due to its sheer granite and sandstone cliffs, while hikers enjoy its vast empty spaces. Wadi Rum is probably best known because of its connection with the enigmatic British officer T.E. Lawrence, who was based here during the Great Arab Revolt of 1917-18. Much of David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia was filmed in Wadi Rum. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to Amman and check in to your hotel.




Overnight in Amman

Day 8: Amman - (B/-/-)

Location: Amman

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you will be transferred back to Queen Alia Amman International Airport to check-in for your onward flight.

What's Included

  • 07 Nights accommodation

    07 Nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar.

  • Daily breakfast

    Daily breakfast is included.

  • 1 local dinner

    1 local dinner is included.

  • Airport transfers

    Arrival and departure airport transfers are included.

  • Transportation

    Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle is included.

  • English-speaking guide

    Services of an English-speaking escort/guide are included.

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing as per the itinerary is included.

  • Entrance fees

    Entrance fees as per the itinerary are included.

  • Assistance with immigration and customs

    Assistance with immigration and customs formalities is included.

  • Local taxes

    All local applicable taxes are included.

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What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

    Items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities are not included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included.

  • Visa fees

    Visa fees, if applicable, are not included.

  • International airfare

    International airfare for land-only passengers is not included.

  • Transfers for land-only passengers

    Arrival and departure transfers for land-only passengers are not included.

  • Unmentioned items

    Items not mentioned as being included are not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel conveniently with transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, including arrival and departure airport transfers, ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights of comfortable accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at listed hotels or similar, ensuring a restful stay throughout your journey in Jordan.

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Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    Transportation is provided by air-conditioned vehicle, including arrival and departure airport transfers, ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey.

  • What type of accommodation is included in the tour?

    The tour includes 7 nights of comfortable accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at listed hotels or similar.

  • Is there a guide available during the tour?

    Yes, the services of an English-speaking escort/guide are included in the tour.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Daily breakfast and 1 local dinner are included in the tour package.

  • Are entrance fees to attractions included?

    Yes, entrance fees as per the itinerary are included in the tour package.

  • What assistance is provided upon arrival at the airport?

    Assistance with immigration and customs formalities is included upon arrival at the airport.

  • What activities are included in the tour of Amman?

    In Amman, you will visit the Roman Theater, the Citadel, the Archeology and Folklore Museums, old and modern Amman, and one of the many art galleries in the capital.

  • What can I expect during the visit to the Dead Sea?

    At the Dead Sea, you can float in the waters without trying and enjoy the magnificent natural and spiritual landscapes, as it is the lowest point on Earth.

  • What historical sites will be visited in Jerash?

    In Jerash, you will visit the Graeco-Roman city, walk beneath the four imposing gates, and explore the 'Street of Columns' and the 'Oval Plaza'.

  • What is special about the visit to Petra?

    In Petra, you will explore the many sites carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans, including the Treasury, the Roman Theater, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaon, and the Temple of the Winged Lion.

  • What experience is offered in Wadi Rum?

    In Wadi Rum, you will enjoy a 1.5-hour Bedouin jeep ride through the stunning natural beauty of the desert, known for its 'moonscape' of ancient valleys and towering sandstone mountains.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.

  • If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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