Description

Amman and the treasures of Jordan - 8 days of cultural adventure makes you discover the best sites in Jordan. Explore Amman, visit Petra and Wadi Rum, and relax in the Dead Sea. A journey rich in history and discoveries awaits you.

Day 1: Amman Airport - Amman

Our representative will welcome you to the airport and assist you for visas and customs when you arrive. Then you will be transported to the hotel for a night stay.

Day 2: Visit of the city of Amman - Desert castles - Amman

After breakfast, you will visit the ruins of the Roman theater of Amman, the Citadel, the Omeyyad Palace, then you will appreciate archaeological and folklore museums. Then, you will take the road east of Amman, where, dotting the vast desert, is a series of castles of the 8th century, or "Qasers", built by the Omeyyad caliphs of Damascus as hunting pavilions: Azraq, Amra and Kharaneh. Then you will return to Amman for a stay at the hotel overnight.

Day 3: Amman - Jerash - Ajloun - Amman

After breakfast, you will travel about an hour north of Amman to the ancient city of Jérash, which has an uninterrupted chain of human civilization dating back more than 6,500 years. Then you will continue your journey to Ajloun, a city located in hills in the north of Jordan, northwest of Amman. It is renowned for its impressive ruins of the 12th century castle, known today as the castle of Ajloun. Then, you will return to the hotel in Amman for a stay during the night.

Day 4: Amman - King's Route - Petra

After breakfast, you will leave for Madaba. This city filled with mosaics is located only 40 minutes south of Amman, on the road to the kings. Then you will visit the Greek church of Saint-Georges, where you can admire the map of the Holy Land dating from the 6th century. Then, you will continue your journey to Mont Nébo, the site where Moses saw the promised land. You will then continue to Kerak, where you can visit the Kerak castle. Located 4,300 feet above sea level on steep land, it is one of the two main crusaders of Jordan. Finally, you will arrive in Petra for a stay during the night.

Day 5: Petra - Wadi Rum

After breakfast, you will enjoy a complete Petra visit. The most exciting and adventurous travel experience is this fascinating trip to Petra, "the lost city". One of the seven wonders of the world, it is hidden in the steep rocky mountains south of the Dead Sea. In the evening, you will continue your route to the Wadi Rum camp for dinner and a stay overnight.

Day 6: Wadi Rum - Aqaba

After breakfast, you will visit the Wadi Rum desert, where the wind-eroded black hills stand like menacing sentinels over the pale sands – often described as the “Valley of the Moon.” You will then enjoy a 2-hour Jeep safari in the desert. Then, you will travel south to Aqaba, a coastal city located in southern Jordan. Aqaba is today best known as a seaside resort and diving site, but its industrial activity continues to play an important role in the region. After this impressive day, you will head to a hotel in Aqaba for an overnight stay.

Day 7: Aqaba - Dead Sea

After breakfast, you will drive to the lowest point of the land: the dead sea, located 400 meters (1,306 feet) from sea level. You will benefit from free time and the opportunity for your group to swim, where it is impossible to sink; You can read a newspaper while lying on your back in the sea! Stay during the night.

Day 8: Dead Sea - Amman Airport

After breakfast, you will go to Amman International Airport for your departure.

Accommodation

• 7 nights for breakfast formula (BB), except in Wadi Rum in half board (HB)

Price

• USD 1518 (1311 euro)/person - price per person of this simple room route
• USD 1232 (1064 euro)/person - price per person of this route in a double room/Twin

To book a double room, please select at least 2 people. For single rooms, select the desired number of rooms. The price of the double room is per person: the total amount is therefore calculated for all travelers.

*(Euro exchange rates used in this program are estimates and are subject to fluctuations. We reserve the right to revise these rates upwards based on currency market movements).

Terms and conditions

Payment :

• 25 % deposit for confirmation to guarantee the reservation (repayable up to 30 days before departure).
• Balance to pay 30 days before departure.
• In the event of non-payment of the balance within the deadlines, the reservation may be canceled with application of the corresponding cancellation fees.

Cancelation :

• Cancellation is free up to 45 days before departure.
• Then, cancellation fees will be applied as follows:
  1. Between 45 and 40 days before departure: 10 % costs
  2. Between 40 and 30 days before departure: 20 % of costs
  3. Between 30 and 15 days before departure: 50 % costs
  4. Less than 7 days before departure: 100 %

Included/not included

Included :

• Home and assistance at the airport
• Free visa
• Local guide in Jerash and Petra for 2 hours
• All transfers in air -conditioned vehicles
• All entry fees at the Sites mentioned
• 2 -hour jeep excursion to Wadi Rum
• 7 nights for breakfast formula (BB), except in Wadi Rum in half board (HB)
• 2 small bottles of water per person and per day
• Luggage port at airport

Not included :

• Tips: 5 USD (4 euros) per day for the guide and 3 USD (2 euro) per day for the driver
• Lunches and dinners
• Tips in hotels and restaurants
• Drinks during meals
• PCR test if required
• Petra carriages
• Personal expenses
• Anything not mentioned in the program
• Airline tickets
• Supplement for New Year's Eve

Further information

• Hotel address : Amman, Jordan
• Duration : 8 days
• Contact details : contact@yourlocaleye.com

Agency

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