JORDAN
JORDAN JEWELS PLUS TOUR
Day 1: Amman Airport - Madaba Mount Nebo - Petra Hotel Meet and assist at Amman Airport. Transfer to Madaba - The mosaic-filled city of Madaba is just 30 minutes south of Amman on the Kings Highway, the major highlight is the Greek Orthodox Basilica of St. George or the Church of the Map that portrays the old Holy Land with 2 Million pieces of mosaic. Your next destination is Mount Nebo - situated 10 kilometers west of Madaba, overlooking the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, West Bank and Jerusalem, believed to be the site of the Tomb of Moses. Then transfer to Petra hotel for overnight.
Day 2: Petra Visit – Wadi Rum Camp Breakfast at Petra Hotel. Start the tour in Petra – also known as the ‘Pink-Rose City’, the city that the Nabateans carved out of solid rock dating back to 300 BC. A guided walk through the ruins of Petra, walk through a passage the Siq, see the Treasury Building (Al-Khazneh), the Roman Theatre, Corinthian tomb, Palace of Pharos’s Daughter, the Carved Roman Theater and the Royal Courts. Then transfer to Wadi Rum Camp for overnight. (B, D)
Day 3: Wadi Rum Visit - Aqaba Panoramic Tour – Dead Sea Hotel Breakfast at Wadi Rum Camp. Wadi Rum - A moonscape of ancient valleys and towering weathered sandstone mountains. You will enjoy a 2 hour jeep tour and visit the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, Al Khaz’aly, Lawrence Jail, sun-set area. Transfer to Aqaba for Panoramic Tour (Outside Castle) - The solo Port of Jordan at the northern tip of Red Sea, Aqaba also very famous with its crystal clear water
at sandy beaches, and coral reefs. Transfer to Dead Sea hotel for overnight. (B)
Day 4: Amman City Tour - Amman Hotel Breakfast at Wadi Rum. Transfer to Amman for City Tour – Amman is the capital of Jordan which was founded 7000 years ago, the Human civilized occupation continued through the Greco-Roman era over Seven Mountains reaching nowadays over more than 20 mountains. The Major highlights of the City: Amman Citadel: where you can visit Amman Archaeological Museum, Hercules Temple, Byzantine Church & the Ummayad Palace. Transfer to Dead Sea hotel for overnight. (B)
Day 5: Jerash - Ajloun Castle – Um Qeis – Amman Hotel Breakfast at Amman hotel. Transfer to Jerash - one of the Decapolis “the Famous 10 GrecoRoman Cities” Jerash is the best preserved example of Roman Civilization in Jordan. Then transfer to Ajloun Castle – built by the nephew of Salah-el-Din al Ayyubi (Saladin) Its dominating position allowed an extra ordinarily wide vantage over the surrounding lands, affording protection against the Crusader forces. Transfer to Um Qeis Ancient Roman “Gadara” looks at the Lake Tiberius, one of the Decapolis “the Famous 10 Greco-Roman Cities”. Return to Amman hotel for overnight. (B)
TOURS
6 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY FROM A$ 1,373* PER PERSON Includes • 1 night camp accommodation on HB basis 4 nights hotel accommodation on BB basis • Transport and return transfers in airconditioned vehicle with English speaking driver • Private Touring as per itinerary • Local english-speaking guide in Petra & Jerash for 2 hours (1-4 pax) & full-time guide (5 pax and above) • Entrance Fees as per itinerary • 2 Hours jeep safari in Wadi Rum
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Day 6: Amman Hotel - Amman Airport Breakfast at Amman Hotel. Free time for leisure and relaxing then transfer to Amman Airport for departure to your next destination. (B)
* P rices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent.
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Petra, the second wonder of the world Wadi Rum desert and Mt Nebo The capital of Jordan: Amman Madaba; the City of Mosaic and Jerash Ajloun Castle overlooking West bank & the Jordan Valley INSIDER JOURNEYS
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