JORDAN
FLAVORS OF JORDAN 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 Visit Wadi Rum Camp Breakfast at Petra Hotel. Start the tour in Petra –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. Transfer to 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 Wadi Rum camp for overnight. (B, D)
Day 3: 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 Amman hotel for overnight. (B)
Day 4: Desert Castles - Dead Sea Beach - Amman Hotel Breakfast at Amman Hotel. Visit the Desert Castles (Azraq, Kharaneh & Amra) - The Ummayad Hunt-castles of the early Islamic era, built mostly in the Seventh century as Caliphs needed an escape from pressures of economic and political city-concerns. Transfer to Dead Sea Beach - the lowest body of water on earth at 400 meters below sea level. you can float in the Dead Sea without even trying. Swimming in the Dead Sea is a truly unique experience not to be missed. Transfer to Amman hotel for overnight. (B)
Day 5: Jerash - Ajloun Castle - Amman Airport Breakfast at Amman hotel. Transfer to Jerash - “Pompeii of the East”, one of the Decapolis “the Famous 10 Greco-Roman 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. At last 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.
TOURS
5 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY FROM A$ 1,263* PER PERSON Includes • 1 night camp accommodation on HB basis 3 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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Petra, the second wonder of the world Explore the moon-like desert of Wadi Rum Explore the Roman Decapolis city of Jerash Ajloun Castle and the Dead Sea The capital of Jordan: Amman Jordan;s Desert Castles INSIDER JOURNEYS
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