Day 1: Arrival Amman
Upon arrival at Queen Alia Airport our representative welcomes you, assists you through immigration procedures and matches with your tour leader. Then transfer to your hotel in Amman.
Day 2: Amman – Jerash – Anjara – Umm Qais – Amman overnight
In the north of Amman you visit the best preserved example of a Roman provincial city, Jerash with its theaters, churches, temples, a Nymphaeum and colonnaded streets. We go on to Anjara to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of the Mountain. Here Virgin Mary and Jesus had a rest during a journey. We head on further north to Umm Qais, the antic Gadara, with its Hellenistic-Roman remains. According to the Bible Jesus healed here demoniacs and the demons running as swine's into the Sea of Galilee. From Gadara you have a magnificent view over this Sea, the Jordan Valley and the Golan Heights. Return to your hotel in Amman.
Day 3: Amman - Baptism Site – Elijah's Hill – Mt. Nebo - Madaba
After breakfast we drive to the Jordan Valley, to Bethany at the Jordan River. This is the place where the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist took place. We also have a look at Elijah's Hill where Prophet Elijah ascended to heaven. From here we journey to Mt. Nebo, the burial site of Prophet Moses overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Here you view 4th and 6th century Byzantine churches with wonderful mosaics. Then we visit the mosaic city of Madaba, where the oldest map of the Holy Land exists on the floor of St. George's Church. More mosaics can be seen in the Archaeological Park, which houses some masterpieces from Byzantine churches. Overnight in Madaba.
Day 4: Madaba - Mukawir – King's Way – Kerak – Noah's Tomb – Petra
On the 700 meter high hill Mukawir, in biblical times known as Machaerus, had been a great palace, where Herod Antipas imprisoned and killed John the Baptist. We reach the hilltop over a path. Still to see are towers, walls and baths. Along the King's Way, where already Prophet Moses walked, we drive through the land of Edom and Moab to Kerak. We visit here the great Crusader castle and the tomb of Prophet Noah. Afterwards we head on further to the south to Petra for overnight.
Day 5: Petra
The red-rose city of Petra is a unique destination. More than 2000 years ago the area was settled by the Nabataeans who carved magnificent buildings in the sandstone. We walk through the Siq, an immense crack in the stone, to see at the end Petra's most impressive
monument: the Treasury. You walk along the Street of Facades, see the Royal Tombs, Qasr al Bint and the young at heart climb up the 800 stairs to the Monastery El Deir. Overnight in hotel.
Day 6: Petra – Wadi Rum
Today we drive 1.5 hours to the dramatic Wadi Rum, one of the most impressing dirt landscapes in the world. By 4x4 jeep we drive to sand dunes, spectacular rock formations, canyons and Nabatean rock inscriptions. Dinner will be served at a Bedouin camp in the desert where we also spend the night. And maybe you have the same feeling like Lawrence of Arabia who described Wadi Rum as „god-like“.
Day 7: Wadi Araba – Lot's Cave – Dead Sea – Amman Overnight
In the morning we drive from the desert to the Dead Sea. En route we visit Lot's Cave near the town of Safi. Here Prophet Lot lived together with his daughters after he fled the sinful cities Sodom and Gomorrah. We head on to the beach at the Dead Sea where you can relax the rest of the day and float in the salty water. In the evening we drive to Amman for overnight.
Day 8: Amman City Tour
Today we visit important places in Amman. The town has already been mentioned in the Bible as Rabbath-Ammon, the capital of the Ammonites. Our tour will take you to the Citadel with its remains from the Roman to the Byzantine period and the Archaeological Museum housing excellent artifacts like the Dead Sea Scrolls. You will visit the Folklore Museum and the Roman Theater from 2nd century as well as the Coptic Church. The rest of the day is for leisure or you discover parts of the capital on your own account. Overnight at hotel in Amman.
Day 9: Departure
Transfer to the airport to say farewell and to board your international flight.
Accommodation
We choose you the following hotels on categories in Amman, Madaba, Petra and Wadi Rum
3* package:
Hotel Toledo Amman: Toledo Amman Hotel is situated in the heart of Amman, on the edge of the old downtown and within walking distance to the new city center. Toledo Amman Hotel's 107 guest rooms and suites are provided with all the amenities for your comfort. All rooms are individually climate controlled, with sound insulated windows, satellite channels in several languages, WiFi, mini bar, and direct international telephone services.
Madaba 3-Star hotel: In Madaba we will accommodate you in any good 3star hotel with comfortable rooms under all basic amenities, where no 4 or 5 star hotel are existent.
Petra Palace: Petra Palace hotel in Wadi Musa, few kms to the visitors centre of Petra. Is a good property for a comfortable stay, providing 83 rooms with a/c, satellite TV and phone, and outdoor swimming pools
Bait Ali Camps: In Wadi Rum you spend the nights in tents equipped with mattresses, sheets and blankets. To feel more convenient its advised to bring their own sleeping sheet. The bathroom needs to be shared with other guests.
4* Package:
Arena Space Amman: Occupying a central location in Amman, the Arena Space Hotel is a 4 star hotel well situated for numerous services and facilities ideals. Lavishly furnished and designed; these rooms are equipped to the finest international standards, assuring you all the comfort and personalized surroundings of your home.
Madaba 3-Star hotel: In Madaba we will accommodate you in any good 3star hotel, where no 4 or 5 star hotel are existent.
Crowne Plaza Guest House Petra: This hotel is set in a landscaped garden overlooking the panoramic view of the mountains nearby. The Guest House By Crowne Plaza Petra in Petra features 147 guest rooms and suites fitted with several modern amenities. All the rooms are elegantly designed and are aesthetically furnished, creating a cool ambiance. The rooms are spacious and have wide windows, giving a good view of the surrounding area.
Bait Ali Camp: In Wadi rum, The camp and rest area is built in the Bedouin Arabic tradition, with a camping area, a large kitchen, modern showers and toilets, you will share with other guests. 5* package:
Le Meredien Amman: Located in the heart of the city and within walking distance of both shopping and business districts. This hotel offers a chic and unique style in every one of its newly-renovated guest rooms and suites. The luxurious sitting and working areas create an inviting atmosphere for you to discover and enjoy. For guests seeking the ultimate in personalized service and luxury, our Royal Club rooms and suites offer a variety of complimentary benefits including: High Speed Internet Access, in-room tea and coffee making facilities.
Madaba 3-Star hotel: In Madaba we will accommodate you in any good 3 star hotel, where no 4 or 5 star hotel are existent.
Petra Marriot: Enjoy one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Overlooking the dramatic Petra valley, the Petra Marriot Hotel combines the warmest Arabian hospitality with the splendor of an ancient city carved into rose-red cliffs. They offer 100 rooms with the comfort and spaciousness you deserve Wireless Internet access in all pubic areas and wired in all guest rooms.
Bait Ali Camp: In Wadi Rum The camp we offer you the Chalet with private room and toilet with utmost comfort possible in the Wadi Rum desert.
Important Note: These hotels and camps are among the best chosen for ensure your enjoyable stay, with all modern amenities available. At the event of overbooking, we will accommodate you on similar properties.
Rate and Service
* Rates in USD per person in a standard double room
3* Hotels
4* Hotels
5* Hotels
No. of Persons
2
3-4
5-6
2
3-4
5-6
2
3-4
5-6
11/01/10 – 12/20/10 05/02/11 - 09/01/11
1565
1515
1440
1650
1590
1520
1790
1720
1670
12/21/10 – 05/01/11
09/02/11 - 11/01/11
1720
1635
1590
1830
1760
1690
1890
1820
1770
Single Supplement
72
72
72
210
210
210
418
418
418
Rates include:
Meet & assist service • Hotel accommodation on BB basis • 1 overnight in Wadi Rum Camp with dinner and breakfast • Transfers in a/c, new vehicle with English speaking tour leader • English speaking guides in Jerash, Mt. Nebo, in Petra (entrance to museum), Amman Citadel and Roman Theatre • Entrance fees to mentioned sites • Short horse ride in Petra (incl. in ticket) • 2 hours 4x4 Jeep tour Wadi Rum • In case of minimum 5 pax group visa Jordan (passport details required).
Rates exclude:
Airfare • Travel insurance • Jordanian visa (obtainable at Amman Airport for
20 JD = 30 USD per person) • Lunch & dinner meals • Tips and private expenses.
