Upon arrival at Amman Airport our representative welcomes you, assists you through immigration and matches with your driver. Then transfer to your hotel in Amman where the rest of the day is free.
Day 2: Amman City Tour – Desert Castles – Amman (B)
Start the day with a city tour in Jordan capital: visit he Citadel with Roman, Byzantine and Islamic remains as well as the excellent Archaeological Museum. We stroll via the Souq to the Roman Theatre from 2nd century before we continue to the Desert castles in eastern Jordan. We visit the fortress-like Qasr Kharanah, the UNESCO World Heritage Site Amra with early Islamic fresco paintings and the black basalt fort at Azraq. Return to Amman hotel.
Day 3: Amman – Umm Qais – Jerash – Amman (B)
In the morning we drive two hours to Umm Qais, member of the famous Decapolis, a union of 10 cities, founded by Alexander the Great. Here you have an overwhelming view over the north Jordan Valley, the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee. We leave to Jerash, the best example of a Roman provincial city in the whole Middle East. Visit here the Cardo, the Nymphaeum and the Temple of Artemis. Back to Amman for overnight.
Day 4: Amman – Madaba – Mt. Nebo – Dead Sea – Petra (B)
After breakfast drive to Madaba popular for Byzantine mosaic art, as an example we will see the famous 6th century map of Palestine in St. George's church. We head for Mount Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the promised land before he died and his alleged burial place. You visit the old monastery and overlook the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and parts of Israel. Then we drive to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea, where you have leisure time and the chance to float on water. Continue to Petra hotel.
Day 5: Petra – Wadi Rum (B)
Today explore the breathtaking rock city Petra, the biggest attraction of Jordan. Around the 6th century B.C. the Nabataean Arabs, a nomadic tribe, settled in the area and founded a commercial empire choosing Petra as capital. Here they carved magnificent monuments in the sandstone. On horse back or on foot you reach the canyon, the so called Siq, and continue from here to the most beautiful monument: the Treasury. From here you walk along the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle. In the afternoon you drive 1.5 hrs to Wadi Rum desert, where you have dinner and spend the night in a camp in tents.
Day 6: Wadi Rum visit – Scuba Diving in the Read Sea (B, L, D)
Wadi Rum, the wild desert landscape, already fascinated the British liaison officer Lawrence of Arabia describing it as "vast, echoing and god-like". By a two hours Bedouin Jeep tour you get an idea of the area with its canyons, sand dunes and Nabatean rock inscriptions. Then onto Aqaba hotel where your Red Sea adventure starts. The Gulf of Aqaba offers one of the most beautiful diving sites world wide with 500 different fish species and 158 living coral species. Today you will enjoy one dive. Overnight in Aqaba.
Day 7: Aqaba: Scuba Diving in the Red Sea (B, L, D)
Another day at the Read Sea resort Aqaba with nearly all year around splendid weather. Today you will have two dives taking place at the southern part of the coast. Discover more of the well preserved coral reefs home to parrotfish, angelfish, butterfly fish, moray eels, lionfish and sea anemones, the clownfish and turtles. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Aqaba: Scuba Diving in the Red Sea (B, L, D)
After breakfast the fun and adventure continues in the Red Sea. You can enjoy in the calm, clear waters in the Golf of Aqaba two times more the colorful marine life, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Free Aqaba – Amman (B)
After breakfast relax at the beach, stroll in the souq or visit Aqaba Mamluk Fort. In the afternoon drive ca. 4 hrs back to your Amman hotel.
Day 10: Departure Amman (B)
Dependent from departure time transfer to Amman Airport to say farewell and board your flight.
Legend
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Accommodation
We choose you the following hotels and camps in Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba
3* package:
Hotel Larsa Amman: This hotel in Amman is good for business and leisure seekers, located at the 8th circle. All 62 rooms provide standard modern facilities like air condition, satellite TV, and mini bar.
Amra Palace Petra: Enjoy one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Overlooking the dramatic Petra Mountains and located in the heart of the city, Amra Palace Hotel combines the warmest Arabian hospitality with the splendor of an ancient city carved into rose-red cliffs, they have all rooms comfortable for stay with all modern features.
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.
The Coral Bay Hotel Aqaba: This hotel, around 15 km from Aqaba city, is the perfect place for your diving holidays. It has an own beach to relax, and is home to the Royal Diving Club. It is also possible to try sailing or wind surfing. It has 69 modern accommodations. Inside you will find a collection of specially designed furniture complemented by carefully chosen contemporary accessories.
Important Note: These hotels and camps are among the best chosen for ensure your enjoyable stay, with all basic 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 & Camp
2 pax
1720
4 pax
1610
6 pax
1490
Single Supplement
188
Rates include:
Meet & assist service • Hotel accommodation on BB basis, 3x on FB basis in Aqaba • 1 overnight in Wadi Rum Camp with dinner & breakfast • Transfers in a/c, new vehicle with English speaking driver • English speaking guide in Jerash and in Petra from the entrance to Treasury • 5 shore dives in Aqaba including tank and weight • Entrance fees to mentioned sites • Short horse ride in Petra (included in ticket) • 2 hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum (drive & stops) • 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) • Rent of full diving gear (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, snorkel and diving bag): 18 USD per day • Tips and private expenses.
Important Notes:
•You have to be a certified diver and bring your internationally recognized qualification.
• Your dives are operated by the Royal Diving Club, guided by a professional instructor.
• Important: After diving your body has to adjust. You have to wait minimum 12 hours till you can continue to travel in Jordan and wait minimum 24 hours till you board a flight.
• The hotel in Aqaba charges supplements during Easter, Christmas, Islamic Eid Al Adha & Eid Al Fitr and New Year
