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History, Culture, Nature this tour through Jordan has you experiencing it all. This trip starts and ends in Amman, the metropolitan city of Jordan, where you will experience a modern twist in this traditional, ancient capital. Discover the point where Moses saw the Promised Land at Mt. Nebo. Hike in Dana nature reserve and behold the majesty of Wadi Rum on a jeep tour. Approach the lost city of Petra through a narrow gorge and witness the magnificent treasury carved into solid rock formations. Pamper yourself with the rich minerals of the Dead Sea. Explore Jerash the well preserved Roman ruins and soak in the rich culture in the town of Salt. See Arabian Oryx in their natural habitat on a safari drive at Shaumari.
What's Included
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
We can pick up from any hotel in Amman
Itinerary
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1Amman
Arrival to Queen Alia airport. Our representative will meet you before Visa Control with a sign with your name on it. They will take care of all the necessary paperwork for your free Jordanian Visa. They will then take you to meet your driver. You will be transferred 30 mins to Amman to your hotel.
Admission ticket free -
2Madaba
Today you will travel to Petra on the Kings Hwy a route that has been in use for centuries. You will start by visiting the famous 6th century Mosaic Map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. With two million pieces of vividly coloured local stone, it depicts hills and valleys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta. The Madaba Mosaic Map covers the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, which is located northwest of the city centre. The church was built in 1896 AD, over the remains of a much earlier 6th century Byzantine church. The mosaic panel enclosing the Map was originally around 15.6 X 6m, 94 sq.m., only about a quarter of which is preserved.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Mount Nebo
You will then proceed to Mount Nebo where Moses is said to have stood and looked out to the Promised Land. On a clear day you can look out over the Dead Sea and all the way to Jerusalem.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Wadi al-Mujib
Continuing down the Kings Hwy you will stop at the Wadi Mujib viewpoint. Known as the Grand Canyon of Jordan this is an expansive valley and offers great views.
Admission ticket free -
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Drive to Karak where you will visit Karak Castle the famous Crusader castle built in 1132/34 by King Baldwin I. of Jerusalem.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Dana
You will continue down the Kings HWY to Dana.
Admission ticket free -
7Dana
Breakfast at the camp.This morning you will go on the self guided tour in Dana. Dana Village Tour - (Year-round), self-guided Grade: Easy Distance: 2 km Starting time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. from the Dana Guesthouse Description: Starting from the Dana Guesthouse, this trail winds above the Dana Village and through the terraced gardens and local craft workshops. Visitors can meet the local residents, see original Ottoman architecture, and learn more about Dana's rich history.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Leaving Dana you will stop at Shobak Castle and whilst it is in a more ruined state that Karak it's location perched high on the mountain overlooking the valleys which surround it is breathtaking.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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You will explore Little Petra which has some fine examples of Nabatean Tricliniums and biclinium, or dining rooms. There is the last known surviving Nabatean fresco work on the ceilings of one of the bicliniums.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
10Petra
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, visit Petra. This fascinating ancient Nabatean capital dominated for a long time the Arabian trade routes, and is a must see in the Middle East. With your English speaking guide, walk through the 1.2km long Siq (chasm), passing shrines, tombs and carvings, to reach the lost city of Petra. See the magnificent Treasury as you exit the Siq, explore the Street of Facades, Roman Theatre, Colonnaded Street and end your 03 hour guided tour at Qasr Bint. You will then have free time to explore further on your own. There are still plenty of places to see such as the Byzantine Church, Temple of the Winged Lion’s and you might like to climb the 800 steps to the Monastery or the shorter climb to the top of the High Place of Sacrifice.
7 hours • Admission ticket included -
11Petra
Breakfast at the hotel.Today you have the chance to visit Petra for the 2nd day either by yourselves or we have optional guided trails of Petra that you might like to choose from.
8 hours • Admission ticket included -
12Wadi Rum
Breakfast at the hotel. Your driver will transfer you 1.5 hours to Wadi Rum. Our English speaking Bedouin Guide will meet you at Wadi Rum Village. Enjoy Bedouin hospitality with tea, coffee etc and have the opportunity to meet at Bedouin Family (Guide's family). Enjoy the wilderness adventure of a 4x4 jeep tour of Wadi Rum, following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, climbing sand dunes and rock bridges. Start the 04-05 Hours Jeep tour with our English Speaking Bedouin. The sites you are going to visit are : -Nabatean Temple -Lawrence Spring -Sand Dunes -Khazali Canyon -Little Bridge -Um Frouth Rock Bridge -Lawrence House -Burdah Rock Bridge/Burdah Arch & more You will enjoy a box lunch during the jeep tour.
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
13Dead Sea Region
Breakfast at the camp. Your driver will meet you and transfer you via the Dead Sea Hwy to the Hotel area at the Dead Sea.
Admission ticket free -
14Al Salt
Your driver will pick you up and transfer North to the City of Salt. A visit Salt transports you back in time to a town of picturesque streets and dazzling houses from the late Ottoman period, with their characteristic long-arched windows. Enjoy walking down Hammam Street. With plenty of small shops lining up next to each other and full of locals, there is lots to see (and taste!). Vendors offer everything: local food and produce, clothing, household goods, handmade perfumes, delicious sweets from bakeries, old Arabic beddings, traditional crafts, more clothing and more food. Back in the days, the lower half was sued to sell cattle and horses, while the upper half was filled with shops selling fruit and veggies. Al Ein Plaza is considered the heart of the city. Here you’ll see the local old men playing a traditional game called Manqala and you’ll hear the Islamic call for praying.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
15Jerash
You will meet your driver again and be transferred to Jerash, the well preserved city of the Roman Empire, often called Pompeii of the East. Initially built by Alexander the Great, the town started to prosper after the Roman conquest, and was one of the Decapolis cities in northern Jordan. You will have a 1.5 hr guided tour in Jerash. Visit Hadrian's Arch, built in 130 AD to honor the visit of Emperor Hadrian. Pass the Hippodrome offering space for 15,000 spectators, the impressing Forum, continue to the Temple of Artemis, which columns are 12 meters high and each drum weights 20-40 tons. Other highlights are the Colonnaded Street and the Nymphaeum.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
16Amman
Your driver will transfer you to Amman for overnight
Admission ticket free -
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Breakfast at the Hotel. Today you will visit the Eastern Desert Castles. You will visit three of the region's famous desert castles built by the powerful Umayyad dynasty in the — UNESCO-listed Qusayr Amra, Qasr Kharana and Qasr al-Azraq. Qusayr Amra was once an Umayyad hunting hideaway. The impeccably preserved castle is now best-known for its 8th-century frescoes that depict hedonistic scenes of nude women, wine and wild times.Next stop is the impressive 2 story Qasr Kharana where Mesopotamian, Arabic and Greek influences are all apparent inside its walls.Qasr Al-Azraq is a built from black bassalt and was built as a hunting lodge by the Umayyads, but is more famously known as TE Lawrences headquarters in more recent history.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
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This afternoon you will visit Shaumari Reserve which was established as a breeding centre to reintroduce wildlife to the regions such as endangered Arabian oryx, Persian onagers (wild ass), Dorcas gazelles and houbara bustards. You will go on a short safari trip at the reserve.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
19Amman
Breakfast at the hotel. Your driver will pick you up in the morning to start your full City Tour in Amman. Start your Amman City sightseeing with a visit to the King Abdulla Mosque which was completed in 1989 as a memorial by the late King Hussein to his grandfather. The unmistakable blue-domed Mosque can house up to 7000 worshippers inside. This is the only Mosque in Amman that openly welcomes non-Muslim visitors. Then pay a visit to the Amman Citadel located 132 meters above the level of the City Centre. South of the castle we can still see the ruins of Hercules temple. Also there is Umayyad palace. The adventure continues then with exploring the Roman Amphitheater which is considered one of the largest in the Middle East. Its construction dates back to the beginning of the second Century AD. Then take a walk in Amman's downtown markets and City center before heading to the Archaeological Museum and Darat al Fnoun which aims to provide a platform for the visual arts from the Arab World. Also , visit Rainbow street , Al Wakalat Street & Jabel Al weibdah ... etc Back to your Hotel in Amman. Duration is about 8 Hours. This is a self guided tour with your driver taking you to all the sites. If you would like the services of a licensed guide for the day this is an additional $120USD. Please ask us if there are additional sites in Amman that you would like to visit.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
20Amman
Breakfast at the hotel. Your driver will transfer you to Queen Alia Airport for your departing flight.
Admission ticket free
Queen Alia Airport – Amman & Overnight
Madaba - Mt Nebo - Kings Hwy - Wadi Mujib Viewpoint - Karak - Dana & Overnight
Dana - Short Hike - Shobak - Little Petra - Petra & Overnight
Petra Full Day & Overnight
Petra Second Full Day & Overnight
Petra - Wadi Rum – 4x4 Tour – Wadi Rum &Overnight
Wadi Rum - Dead Sea & Overnight
Dead Sea - Salt – Jerash - Amman& Overnight
Amman - Eastern Desert Castles - Shaumari Reserve – Amman & Overnight
Full day Amman City Tour - Amman & Overnight
Amman - Queen Alia Airport
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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