Jordan Classics | Partially Guided Tour | 8 Days

DAY 1:                                AMMAN

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Amman. (D)

DAY 2:                                AMMAN – JERASH – AJLOUN – AMMAN             

After breakfast, begin your Amman city tour: Citadel Mount, Archaeological Museum, Downtown, Roman Theatre and old and new parts of Amman. Drive to Ajloun castle which was expanded in 1214 into its current configuration. The castle is one of the best preserved and most complete examples of medieval Arab-Islamic military. Continue to Jerash, the Greco roman city (Gerasa in ancient times), enjoying a round tour with spectacular features of colonnade streets, soaring hilltop temples, theatres, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls pierced by towers and gates. Transfer back to Amman. Overnight in Amman. (B, D)

DAY 3:                                AMMAN – UM QEIS – DEAD SEA – AMMAN

After breakfast, drive to Um Qeis. Visit this Greco-Roman town, also mentioned in the Bible, located on a hillside of northern Jordan, and marvel at the sweeping view of Lake Tiberias and the Golan Heights from atop this Decapolis. Kindle that transcendental feeling, as you walk through the path of ancient flourishing civilizations, their remnants telling the story of the many travellers who entered its ancient gates; from the Macedonians, who first established their acropolis, to the Romans, Byzantines, Umayyads and Ottomans. Drive to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Free time for relaxation and leisure. Transfer back to Amman. Overnight in Amman. (B, D)

DAY 4:                           AMMAN – MADABA – MT. NEBO – KERAK – PETRA
After breakfast, drive to Madaba, passing through a string of ancient sites. Its contemporary Greek orthodox church of St. George is wonderfully vivid with its sixth century Byzantine mosaic map showing Jerusalem and other holy sites. Continue to Mt. Nebo which provides a unique natural balcony for a bird’s-eye view of the holy land and southern Jordan. Later, drive to visit Kerak where you will visit one of the many castles in Jordan from the time of the Crusades. Continue to Petra. Overnight in Petra. (B, D)

DAY 5:                           PETRA

Enjoy a full day tour of the Red Rose city, where you will explore one of the most stunning sites in the entire Middle East. The Red Rose City of Petra is carved out of craggy rocks by the Nabateans approximately 2000 years ago. Fortified behind a narrow, deep Siq (gorge) that slowly winds through a huge rock wall, the majestic façade of the so-called Treasury rises with a breathtaking view as you emerge into the sunlight. The Monastery and the High Place of the Sacrifice are among the myriad archaeological wonders to be explored in Petra. Overnight in Petra. (B, D)

DAY 6:                           PETRA – WADI RUM
After breakfast depart from Petra for Wadi Rum. Explore the beauty of the desert with a 2-hour jeep tour. Overnight in Wadi Rum. (B, D)

DAY 7:                                WADI RUM – AQABA
Following breakfast, travel to Aqaba. Your day is free to enjoy the beaches of Aqaba. Overnight in Aqaba. (B, D)

DAY 8:                                AQABA – AMMAN
After breakfast, transfer from Aqaba to Queen Alia International airport, Amman, for your departure flight. End of services. (B)

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

STANDARD CLASS

AMMAN: Larsa Hotel

PETRA: Petra Palace

WADI RUM: Sun City Camp

AQABA: Captain Hotel

SUPERIOR CLASS

AMMAN: Ambassador Hotel

PETRA: Petra Moon Hotel

WADI RUM: Sun City Camp

AQABA: Lacosta Aqaba

DELUXE CLASS

AMMAN: Landmark Hotel

PETRA: The Old Village Hotel & Resort

WADI RUM: Sun City Camp (Martian Dome)

AQABA: Movenpick Aqaba Tala Bay Hotel

PLATINUM CLASS

AMMAN: Signia by Hilton

PETRA: Movenpick Resort

WADI RUM: Sun City Camp (Martian Dome)

AQABA: Kempinski Hotel Aqaba

INCLUDES:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Accommodation in your choice of standard, superior, deluxe or platinum class
• Meals as per itinerary
• Entrance fees and local taxes
• Porterage at airport and hotels
• Horse riding in Petra (700m). Tipping for the horse boys is not included but recommended at $5 each way.
• 2 hours local English-speaking guide in Petra and Jerash
• 2-hour Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum
• 1 bottle of water per person per day

EXCLUDES:

• Any personal expenses
• Private guide (only included if private guide option is booked)
• Any meals not mentioned on itinerary
• Drinks within meals
• Horse carriage in Petra
• Gratuities
• Insurance

THINGS TO NOTE:

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
• Itinerary is subject to change at any time.
• Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m. Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.
• Tour can be a combination of regular tours; therefore, coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
• Horse ride in Petra is included. Horse carriage ride is not included.
• Jeep tour may not be suitable for persons of particular ages or those with medical conditions.
• Entry Visa in Jordan is not included.
• Arrival Procedure: Upon arrival in Jordan, you will be met by our representative prior to passing through immigration and be assisted through the arrivals process. If you are eligible for a Jordan visa fee waiver, you will be issued with complimentary visas before proceeding with our representative through to baggage claim.