Essential Jordan (4 Star Hotels)
Essential Jordan (4 Star Hotels)
Essential Jordan (4 Star Hotels)
7 Days Starting and ending in Amman
Visiting: Amman, Wadi Rum, Petra, Dead Sea
Tour operator:
Tour code:
J1
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
0-0
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
Immense culture, breath-taking natural wonders and ancient monuments jam-packed together with adventure.
Start your Essential Jordan tour in Amman, the capital and one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.
Take in the impressive ruins of Ajloun and Jerash before venturing to your desert camp with a jeep safari in the magical Wadi Rum.
Prepare your lenses for the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra, Jordan's crown jewel.
Have a cleansing mudbath and float waist-high in the Dead Sea.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Amman
Location: Amman
Accommodation Name: Ibis Hotel - 3 Star
Welcome to Jordan! Keep your eyes peeled at Amman airport for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Amman or go out for an optional group dinner.
Day 2 : Ajlun, Jerash, Amman
Location: Amman
Accommodation Name: Ibis Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fill up on breakfast before a big day exploring. Follow your guide on an included city tour through Amman with included visits to the Citadel and Amphitheatre. Next up, make tracks towards Ajloun to visit the castle ruins and impressive ancient city of Jerash. Filled with stunning sights of Greco-Roman ruins, the area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age! Return to Amman in the evening.
Day 3 : Amman, Wadi Rum
Location: Wadi Rum
Accommodation Name: Hilawi Camp Site
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we will make tracks for our campsite in Wadi Rum Desert. Enjoy free time to explore and relax or join an optional camel trek through the otherworldly desert landscapes. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars. Followed by music and dance around the campfire as we get to know the locals of Wadi Rum!
Day 4 : Wadi Rum, Petra
Location: Wadi Rum
Accommodation Name: Petra Palace Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Kick off the day with an included Jeep safari through the incredibly vast and rocky landscapes of the desert. In the afternoon, farewell Wadi Rum as we head towards the Lost City of Petra! Recognised as one of the amazing 7 Wonders of the World, the city of Petra is a serious sight to behold, carved from rose-coloured rock. Enjoy free time on arrival in Petra to relax and unpack before an optional Petra by Night tour in the evening for a magical first glimpse of the ancient city lit by over 1,5000 glimmering candles.
Day 5 : Petra
Location: Petra
Accommodation Name: Petra Palace Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Get your cameras ready for a full day exploring all the sights of Petra. Be sure to pack comfortable shoes as there will be plenty of walking today. Follow your guide as they lead you towards the inner city to the Paraoh’s Castle, Triumphal Arch, Amphitheatre, Siq, Treasury and plenty more. Learn fascinating stories about the rediscovery of this ancient city lost in time.
Day 6 : Petra, Shobak Castle, Deadsea, Amman
Location: Dead Sea
Accommodation Name: Ibis Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fill up on breakfast before a jam-packed day! First up we’ll visit the Shobak Castle, the first Crusader fortress in the territory of East Jordan (Oultrejourdain). Learn from your guide about the history of these ruins built in 1115. Then, hop back on board the coach as we head towards the lowest point of dry land on Earth – the Dead Sea! Also known as ‘Sea of Salt’, the Dead Sea is hundreds of metres below sea level and holds incredibly salty water that keeps you afloat! Throw on your swimsuit, cover yourself in a cleansing mud bath and jump into the salty sea to bath in the natural minerals! Tonight, we’ll return to Amman.
Day 7 : Amman
Location: Amman
Meals Included: Breakfast
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates before checking out of the hotel in Amman. Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 star hotels and desert camp.
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Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 Dinner
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Transportation
A/C coach or mini-bus and 4X4 Jeep.
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Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival airport transfers on first day of the trip.
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced local tour leaders in entire Jordan.
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Jeep Safari
Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum.
What's Not Included
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Any flights not mentioned above
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Travel Insurance
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Meals not stated above
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Items of a personal nature
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Tips and gestures
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Entrance fees to the sights and museums
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Optional activities
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in carefully-selected 4-star hotels and includes a night at the magical Desert Camp in Wadi Rum, offering a blend of comfort and adventure.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour uses modern private buses with air conditioning for transportation, and includes a Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum. Arrival airport transfers are also included on the first day of the trip.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 6 breakfasts and 1 dinner.
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What activities are included in the Wadi Rum visit?
In Wadi Rum, the tour includes a Jeep Safari and a traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars, followed by music and dance around the campfire.
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Is there a guided tour of Petra included in the itinerary?
Yes, the itinerary includes a full day of exploring Petra with a guide, visiting sites such as the Pharaoh's Castle, Triumphal Arch, Amphitheatre, Siq, and Treasury.
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What is the experience at the Dead Sea like during the tour?
At the Dead Sea, you can enjoy swimming and floating in the salty water, and cover yourself in a cleansing mud bath to benefit from the natural minerals.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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Travel Talk Tours allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Travel Talk Tours requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel talk tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 85% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.