Best of Jordan

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A 7-day tour of Jordan taking in the country's main highlights of Jerash, Petra and the Dead Sea, plus also visiting lesser known sites such as the historic town of As-Salt and the Baptism site at Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    A 7-day tour of Jordan taking in the country's main highlights of Jerash, Petra and the Dead Sea, plus also visiting lesser known sites such as the historic town of As-Salt and the Baptism site at Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityJordan
End CityJordan

Destinations

  • Jordan

Trip includes

    • Accommodation in mid-range hotels (superior level upgrade available)
    • 1 night in a comfortable Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum
    • All transport and transfers in AC minibus/coach
    • 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
    • Professional local tour guide for sightseeing tours
    • 4x4 jeep safari in Wadi Rum
    • Entrance to Dead Sea beach with towel & showers
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary (all breakfasts, one lunch & one dinner)

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Jordan! Hotel transfers included
Welcome to Jordan, hotel transfers included Upon arrival in the airport, our company will welcome you to Jordan and drive you to your hotel. The accommodation is situated in the centre of the capital city of Amman and is ideal for walking around the area and nearby sight...
OVERNIGHT:
Amman hotel

MEALS:
None

EXTRAS:
Extra day in Amman - pre tour Superior hotel upgrade Single room supplement (required if no room share available)

Day 2 Exploring the Harmony Trail & the Baptism site at Bethany
The Harmony Trail at As-Salt and the Baptism Site at Bethany This tour sets off to the hilltop town of As-Salt in the morning, which is a 40-mintue drive from the city of Amman. As-Salt was a trading link between the Jordan Valley and the Eastern Desert as well as the fo...
OVERNIGHT:
Amman hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch

EXTRAS:
None

Day 3 Amman & Jerash
The tour will depart from Amman and first visit Jerash, one of the world's most well preserved Roman architecture sites outside of Italy. For centuries, this site was buried under layers of sand and was only discovered 70 years ago. Jerash is a significant model of Roman...
OVERNIGHT:
Amman hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

EXTRAS:
Amman evening food tasting tour

Day 4 Travel to Petra
Driving along the King's Highway to Petra In the morning, you will vacate your hotel in Amman and drive along the King's Highway to Petra. This lengthy route will allow you to soak up the enchanting scenery, the deep wadis, farmlands, olive groves and rural villages. Bef...
OVERNIGHT:
Petra hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

EXTRAS:
Petra by Candlelight (arranged locally)

Day 5 Exploring Petra
This day is all about adventuring around the famous Nabatean site of Petra. This site was the capital of the ancient Nabatean commercial empire until the Romans seized power in 106AD. Sitting on the edge of Wadi Aruba, the Siq is the best way to get into the site. It is ...
OVERNIGHT:
Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

EXTRAS:
None

Day 6 Wadi Rum Jeep safari & visiting the Dead Sea
The tour will drive into the desert landscape of Wadi Rum. You should keep an eye out for the copper-coloured rocky 'jebels' that inspired the writer TE Lawrence during the Arab Revolt and appeared in the movie Lawrence of Arabia. Traversing by jeep safari, the tour will...
OVERNIGHT:
Amman hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

EXTRAS:
None

Day 7 Free time in Amman, airport transfer included
You are free to do any last minute shopping or visit some more sights on your last day in Amman. A transfer will collect you and drive you to the airport for your departing flight back home. You can also choose to go on an optional day trip with choices like an excursion...
OVERNIGHT:
N/A

MEALS:
Breakfast

EXTRAS:
Pella and Umm Qais Extra day in Amman - post-tour Aqaba extension

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,020
Price per day$146
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights (available on request)
    • Visa fees (free visa included as part of your Jordan Pass)
    • Entrance fees (included with your Jordan Pass, obtained in advance for JD70, approx. USD99)
    • Travel insurance (compulsory, available from Encounters Travel)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Hotel gala dinner supplements if applicable (24 & 31 Dec)
    • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Tips
    • Any other items not mentioned above
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