You will travel back in time to the age of the Roman Empire and place yourself at the heart of the ancient Roman city of Jerash. You will then witness Ajlun Castle, an awe-inspiring Islamic fortress crowning a beautiful mountaintop overlooking the Jordan Valley. You will also visit the endless churches of Madaba known for its mosaics and visit Mount Nebo, the mountaintop memorial of Mosses. And whats more, Petra, an entire city carved in stone in the mountains of Wadi Al Mujib over 2000 years ago. It does not end here, you will also drive to Wadi Rum one of the most enchanting deserts in the world and experience outdoor activities and innerself enriching. And to finish off, you will take a dip into the most spectacular corals in the world on the Red Sea, in Aqaba!
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Queen Alia Airport – our Travel representative will meet the guests with a sign and will assist them through visa procedures, luggage identification. Guests will meet their driver at the arrival hall and will be transferred to the hotel in Amman, Check in at hotel, and overnight.
Day 2: City tour – Jerash - Ajlun. Breakfast at hotel and start the day with a city tour of Amman to include the visit of the citadel, Roman Theater, the archeological museum, King Abdullah Mosque, old and new Parts of Amman. Then drive to visit the Roman city of Jerash visiting Maximus Cardo, the colonnaded street flanked by temples, churches, theaters and endless mosaics. Continue to visit Ajlun Castle is an awe-inspiring Islamic fortress that withstood the power of the Crusader armies in the 12th Century. Back o the hotel in Amman and overnight.
Day 3: Amman – Madaba – Nebo – Kerak - Petra. Breakfast at hotel and depart to visit the endless churches of Madaba known as the city of mosaics for the famous mosaic map flooring the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, the oldest map in the world depicting the Holy Land. Then continue to visit Mount Nebo, the mountaintop memorial of Moses with captivating views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and River Jordan. Continue afterward to the Crusader Castle of Kerak. Overnight in Petra.
Day 4: Petra – Wadi Rum - Aqaba. Breakfast at hotel, drive to the Rose Red city of Petra to star a full day visit - The visit will include the main sites such as the "Siq", a long winding fissure between two walls of overhanging cliffs, the "Khazneh" referred to as the Treasury, the Street of Facades, the Court House and the Amphitheater. Drive to Wadi Rum to do a jeep tour for 1 1/2 hrs. Overnight in Aqaba.
Day 5: Departure. Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Aqaba airport for departure.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation in 4* and 5* hotels on bed and breakfast basis for a total of 4 nights
- Transfers in a private coach
- Services of English speaking local guide in Jerash for 2 hours for Individual Travelers less than 7 pax
- Services of English speaking local guide in Petra for 5 hours for Individual Travelers less than 7 pax
- Services of professional guide for groups of 7 pax and above
- Assistance upon arrival and departure by our English speaking staff
- Two hours jeep tour in Wadi Rum
- Entrance fees to the sites as mentioned above
- Short horse ride in Petra - max 10 min
- Free collective entry visa to Jordan for groups of 5 and above.
Price Excludes:
- Entry visa to Jordan, USD 15 per person for Individual Travelers less than 5 pax
- Tips to the driver, guide, horse boys at Petra, hotels and restaurant staff
- Personal Expenses, lunches en route, drinks during meals
- Travel Insurance, carriage ride at Petra, air fare.
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