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12 Day Private Jordan Trip & Holiday (All Must See of Jordan Trip & Holiday) - (CT-JHT-019)
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day No. 1 : Queen Alia Airport - Amman</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Arrival to Queen Alia airport. Our representative will meet you before Visa Control with a sign with your name on it. They will take care of all the necessary paperwork for your free Jordanian Visa. They will then take you to meet your driver, You will be transferred 30 mins to Amman to your hotel.</p> <hr /> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day No. 2 : Amman - Jerash - Ajloun - Umm Qais</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Drive in the north to Jerash, the well preserved city of the Roman Empire, often called Pompeii of the East. Initially built by Alexander the Great, the town started to prosper after the Roman conquest, and was one of the Decapolis cities in northern Jordan. You will have a 1.5 hr guided tour in Jerash. Visit Hadrian's Arch, built in 130 AD to honor the visit of Emperor Hadrian. Pass the Hippodrome offering space for 15,000 spectators, the impressing Forum, continue to the Temple of Artemis, which columns are 12 meters high and each drum weights 20-40 tons. Other highlights are the Colonnaded Street and the Nymphaeum.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Transfer through a beautiful pine-forest and olive groves, reaching the city of Ajloun, here you will find Al-Rabid Castle; the 12th century Castle built by one of Saladin’s lieutenants in the campaign against the Crusaders. You will explore the castle by yourself. It is an easy site to explore by yourself.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">You will continue to drive you up North to Um Qais, which is situated on the border with Israel, offering impressive views over the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee. Umm Qais is the site of the ancient Greco-Roman city of Gadara, a member of the Decapolis. The city is mentioned in the New Testament as the site where Jesus cast out demons and sent them into pigs, who then ran into the sea. The ruins boast an impressive Colonnaded Street, a vaulted terrace and the remains of two theatres. You will explore this site by yourselves. It is easy to navigate around and the main features have information boards to help you.</p> <hr /> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day No. 3 : Amman - Desert Castles - Shaumari Reserve - Amman</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">You will head East from to the Eastern Desert. You will visit three of the region's famous desert castles built by the powerful Umayyad dynasty in the — UNESCO-listed Qusayr Amra, Qasr Kharana and Qasr al-Azraq. Qusayr Amra was once an Umayyad hunting hideaway. The impeccably preserved castle is now best-known for its 8th-century frescoes that depict hedonistic scenes of nude women, wine and wild times. Next stop is the impressive 2 story Qasr Kharana where Mesopotamian, Arabic and Greek influences are all apparent inside its walls.Qasr Al-Azraq is a built from black basalt and was built as a hunting lodge by the Umayyads, but is more famously known as TE Lawrences headquarters in more recent history.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">You will visit Shaumari Reserve, Near Azraq, which was established as a breeding center to reintroduce wildlife to the regions such as endangered Arabian oryx, Persian onagers (wild ass), Dorcas gazelles and houbara bustards. You will go on a safari trip at the reserve.Next you will visit the Azraq wetlands which have an abundant of wildlife/birdlife.</p> <hr /> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day No. 4 - : Amman - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Makawer - Baptism Site - Dead Sea</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Drive to the town Madaba, where you find the famous mosaic 6th century map of Palestine in St. George’s church. After that continue to Mt. Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the promised land before he died and alleged to be his burial place. You will visit an old monastery; overlook the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and parts of the Holy Land.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">You will visit the Fortress of Machaerus (Makawer) , also knows as Machaerus, which is a fortified hilltop palace located in Jordan 25 km southeast of the mouth of the Jordan river on the eastern side of the Dead Sea. According to Flavius Josephus, it is the location of the imprisonment and execution of John the Baptist.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">We will drive towards Baptism Site (Bethany), the place where Jesus Christ was baptized by St. John the Baptist. It is now one of the 3 most important places of pilgrimage in Catholicism.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Continue our trip down to the lowest point on Earth. The Dead Sea located in The Jordan Rift Valley is a dramatic, beautiful landscape, which at the Dead Sea, is over 400m (1,312 ft.) below sea level. The Dead Sea is flanked by mountains to the east and the rolling hills of Jerusalem to the west. Enjoy a swim in its warm salty waters and rest and relaxation at your hotel.</p> <hr /> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day No. 5 - : Free Day at the Dead Sea - Check out - Karak Castle - Dana and Overnight</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Free Day at the Dead Sea until 12 Pm and check out .</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">You will continue down the Kings Hwy to Wadi Al Mujib where you will stop and look at the viewpoint.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">You will stop at Karak City, where you will visit Karak Castle the famous Crusader castle built in 1132/34 by King Baldwin I. of Jerusalem.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">You will continue down the Kings Hwy to Dana where you will stop and look at the viewpoint.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Drive to Dana and Overnight</p> <hr /> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day No. 6 - : Dana Hiking (White Dome Trail in Dana) - Shobak Castle - Little Petra and Overnight in Little Petra</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Breakfast and ready for the hiking trail</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">White Dome Trail in Dana, This trail contours the huge escarpments of Wadi Dana between the Rummana campsite and Dana Village. Passing through the terraced gardens of the village, the trail offers breathtaking views of the canyon-like Wadi. If desired, the trail can be done in reverse, from Rummana campsite to the Dana Guesthouse. (Grade: Moderate, Distance: 8 km, Time: 3 - 4 hours, Starting time: from either the Rummana Campsite or the Dana Guesthouse)</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">You will be transferred to Shobak, is a castle built by the Crusaders and expanded by the Mamluks, on the eastern side of the Arabah Valley, perched on the side of a rocky, conical mountain, looking out over fruit orchards below.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">You will head to little Petra. Al Beidha or Little Petra, is only a few kilometres from Petra and it is literally hidden away in the center of a mountain. It is believed that Little Petra was an important suburb of Petra, the entry and exit point for the trade routes to the north and north-west. The site contains buildings that have been carved into the sandstone, used as residences, storages and tombs, with water channels and cisterns. The stone is whiter than the heavy rose color of Petra. The walk through this ancient city is breathtaking and helps remind us again of the capabilities and sense of community of these ancient peoples shared.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Overnight in Little Petra</p> <hr /> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day No. 7 - : Little Petra - Petra Back Road Hiking - Petra and Overnight</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Back Road to Monastery (Petra Back Road Trail), You will meet your guide at the Visitors Center near the ticketing office. You will need to purchase your entry ticket (or we can purchase/arrange it if it is included with our package). You will then be transferred 15 minutes to the Little Petra Area. This back road trail was a Nabatean Processional Route winding it’s way through beautiful mountains area to the Monastery. It offers great views of Wadi Araba. You will have a chance to rest at the Monastery before continuing down the mountain and out of Petra via the Main Trail. You will visit the sites of Petra but in reverse : Qasr Al Bint, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Royal tombs, the colonnaded street , the treasury , and back to the main gate through the siq .</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Overnight in Petra</p> <hr /> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day No. 8 - : Petra Main Trail - Petra & Overnight</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Today, visit Petra (General). This fascinating ancient Nabatean capital dominated for a long time the Arabian trade routes, and is a must see in the Middle East. Walk through the 1.2km long Siq (chasm), passing shrines, tombs and carvings, to reach the lost city of Petra. See the magnificent Treasury as you exit the Siq, explore the Street of Facades, Roman Theatre, Colonnaded Street and Qasr Bint. You will then have free time to explore further on your own too . There are still plenty of places to see such as the Byzantine Church, Temple of the Winged Lion’s and you might like to climb the 800 steps to the Monastery or the shorter climb to the top of the High Place of Sacrifice.</p> <hr /> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day No. 9 - : Petra - Wadi Rum & Overnight</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Your driver will transfer you to Wadi Rum. Our English speaking Bedouin Representative will meet you at Wadi Rum Village. Enjoy the wilderness adventure of a 4x4 tour of Wadi Rum, following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, climbing sand dunes and rock bridges. Start the 04-05 Hours 4x4 tour with our local Bedouin who is your driver. The sites you are going to visit are : Nabatean Temple, Lawrence Spring, Sand Dunes, Khazali Canyon, Little Bridge ,Um Frouth Rock Bridge, Lawrence House, Burdah Rock Bridge/Burdah Arch. You will enjoy a box lunch/cocked Bedouin lunch during the tour. Marvel at the sunset and gaze at the stars in the night sky whilst enjoying the legendary hospitality of the Bedouin, before sleeping at the foot of the awesome mountains exploding out from the desert landscape.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day No. 10 - : Wadi Rum - Aqaba (Free time & Day ) - Amman</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Breakfast at the camp and enjoy the sunrise.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Leave to Aqaba , Enjoy a remarkable Aqaba City Tour. Visit the City highlights like Aqaba Fortress, Aqaba Museum, and the Aquarium at the Marine Science Station Complex. Be ready for your day tour and Book now! Best Aqaba itinerary with comfortable accommodation, meals, and transfers. Surrounded by rough and rugged mountains that change color as the day ends, Aqaba is Jordan's only port city. It lies on the most northern tip of the Red Sea, which is amazing. You will have optional tours and activities you can do : Snorkeling, Glass boat or you can have free time .</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Optional Tours you may be interested in Aqaba</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Drive Back to Amman and Overnight</p> <hr /> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day No. 11 - : Amman City Tour - Free Day in Amman - Amman and Overnight</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Start with Amman city tour to explore Amman city sightseeing. Amman is a bustling modern city. The historical places are located in downtown, where we visit the Citadel with remains from the Roman to the early Islamic period. Then we have a visit to the Archaeological Museum, housing an excellent collection of several Dead Sea Scrolls. We stroll via the Souq, where you get an idea of everyday life, to the Roman Theater from the 2nd century with 6000 seats. The Amman City Tour is a self guided tour with your driver transferring you to each site.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Free Time In Amman</p> <hr /> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Day No. 12 - : Amman - Queen Alia Airport & Departure</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Drive to Queen Alia Airport (Amman Airport) and Drop you off, where your tour ends there, Good Bye!</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"></p> <p></p>
Inclusions
Meet and assist service on arrival
Free visa on arrival
All transfers based on private air-conditioned vehicles
Entrance fees for all sites
Roughly 2.5 hour guided tour in Petra
Roughly 1.5 hour guided tour in Jerash
All nights Accommodations based on BB basis
01 Night in Wadi Rum with Dinner and Breakfast
01 Night in Dana with Dinner and Breakfast
01 Night in Little Petra with Dinner and Breakfast
Mineral Water onboard and Free WiFi
Dinners and lunches not listed in Inclusions
All kinds of Tips for the driver and guides
Personal expenses and Travel Insurance
Optional Tours
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4x4 tour in Wadi Rum for approximately 4 hrs
Lunch box or Lunch in Wadi Rum
Golf cart or camel ride in Petra or Wadi Rum as applies
Beverages at the restaurant
English Speaking Guide for the Back Road of Petra Trail
Short Oryx Safari at Shaumari (roughly 01 hour)
Self guided hike at Azraq Wetlands
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