Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: On arrival to QAIA Amman. Our group coordinator and Airport representative will meet and assist you through all customs and immigration procedures. Followed by 33 km transfer by deluxe air-conditioned tourist car to hotel in Amman. Check-in and freshen-up followed by O/N Amman.
Day 2: A full buffet breakfast in the hotel 8:00 am. Departure from hotel for full day excursion. Drive to Jerash 45 Km from Amman, through the pine forests and olive groves until we reach the Greece - Roman city, a fully -guided tour takes in the colonnaded street, of Jerash the Bombay of the east. Visiting the oval plaza area, theatres, colonnaded streets, Temple of Artemis and Zeus and a complex of churches. Afterwards back to bus station for transfers to the mighty Saracen Castle of Ajloun 24km from Jerash. Qalat Rabadh Or the AJloun Castle, is an Islamic fort built high on a hill with a magnificent vista of the entire Jordan Valley below. The castle was built from 1184-1185AD and one of the very few Islamic castles built to protect the country against Crusader attacks.
Afterwards transfer north to Umm Qais dating back to 2nd century AD, colonnaded streets, amphitheaters, churches, temples and the vast Roman forum. Viewing the North of Jordan and the Golan Heights and Tayberias Lake from 1500 M above Sea level. Afterwards continue driving down through Jordan Valley (or the Great Syrian African Rift) Cleaves the length of the country , and forms a natural boundary to the west it is actually part of the Great Rift valley, which carves a passage further southwards through East Africa driving along the Yarmok River of Jordan among the farms of Jordan, the most green part of the country evening transfer to Amman for freshen-up followed by O/N at hotel.
Day 3: A full buffet breakfast at hotel. 08:00 am check-out of hotel and dep for full day excursion. A trip through the historical Mountains of Moa'ab. Stop over in Mount Nebo (40 min drive) from Amman, tour of the site of the tomb of Moses. From here Moses viewed the romised Land in Canaan, and where he died and was buried in a nearby valley. Here there are ruins of 4th and 6th c. churches whose floors are still covered with marvelous mosaic floor. Afterwards follow the footsteps of Moses to Madaba. 10 min drive from Mount Nebo, this town has a long history, being first mentioned in the Bible and in the Mesha Stele when it was a Moabite town, visit St. George orthodox Christian church the mosaic Map of Jerusalem, Palestine, Jordan, Israel & Egypt. Madaba is famous as a land of mosaics. Afterwards transfer to Dead Sea for swimming and relaxation at the dead Sea beach, then transfer via the kings highway to WADI Dana, Check –in at hotel then dinner and O/N Dana Village.
Day 4: After breakfast at Dana hotel we follow a spectacular blend of mountains and desert landscapes, as well as an extraordinary botanic diversity, make Dana nature reserve one of its kind the reserve stretches over 300 Sq.km from the edge of Edom plateau down to the Araba valley, its altitudes vary with short distances from 1,650m above sea level to 150m below, creating different climatic conditions and habitats. The reserve is dissected by deep canyons, winding below lofty sandstone massifs with overwhelming views. The white sandstone at the reserve is sculpted into domes and valleys blanketed by vegetation. To date, 700 species of plants have been recorded in the reserve as well as 200 birds and 36 mammals. The big mammals, though rare, include Nubian ibex (wild mountain goat) wolf, golden jackal, striped hyena and red fox. The botanic diversity of Dana combines Mediterranean, desert (saharo Arabian), steppe (Irano- Turanian) and subtropical (sudanian) plants. Trees includes red juniper, Oak, pistachio. Oleander, brooms Acacia , cypress, all from the Mediterranean zone. Afternoon transfer to Petra, for O/n hotel Petra.
Day 5: A full breakfast at the hotel. 8:00 am departure to Petra. For a full day trip to explore the rose red city, including the Siq, the Treasury, City center, the Royal tomb, the theatre, the High Place, afternoon Walk back through the Siq, then to hotel in Petra for freshen-up and O/N hotel Petra.
Day 6: A Full buffet Breakfast at the hotel in Petra, morning visit to little Petra. Nabatean caravan station, after lunch transfer to Wadi Rum, the Valley of the Moon. Here you will find adventure and feel the romance of the Arabian desert. Wadi Rum is like a moonscape of ancient valleys and towering weathered sandstone mountains rising out of white and pink colored sands. Upon arrival to Wadi Rum, a jeep tour to explore Lawrence Road, visiting the most spectacular sights of Wadi Rum. Will view sand dunes, graffiti, inscriptions and canyons as well as having races through the dry oasis. Exploring the most interesting and exiting sites of Wadi Rum Sunset tour ending at Wadi Umm Eshreen, followed by transfer to Camp. Dinner: B-B-Q buffet dinner. Traditional authentic Bedouin dinner O/N camping Wadi Rum under the stars includes all camping equipment's.
Day 7: Breakfast at the camp. Free morning for hiking in Wadi Rum, then transfer to Aqaba for free time, swim and relax. Check-in at hotel O/N Aqaba.
Day 8: Breakfast at the hotel, earley Dep to QAIA for Departuer.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Meet and assist upon arrival and departure
- Accommodation as above on b/b basis
- Transportation in deluxe A/C tourist cars or buses
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Guide according to nationality
- Jeep tour in Wadi Rum.
Price Excludes:
- Jordan Dep tax
- Jordan Visa USD 14 Per Person on arrival
- Extra meals & drinks
- Personal travel insurance.
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