ROYAL
TOUR OF JORDAN
11
Days / 10 Nights
6 Days Amman / 3 Days Petra
1 Day Dead Sea / 1 Day Aqaba
Land Only (Daily Arrival)
Itinerary
Day 1, Amman
Upon arrivel to Amman Airport, you will be
met and assisted by our representative, and
transferred to your hotel for your overnight stay –
B
Day 2, Desert Castles/Amman
After breakfast we will begin driving to the
D esert Castles located in the eastern desert of
the kingdom. You’ll have the chance to view
the fresco art, baths, fortress and zodiac dome of Qasr Amra.
Visit Qasr Kharraneh, before proceeding
to Qasr el Hallabat and the black basalt
Roman/Medieval Islamic fort at Azraq. After
that we’ll drive back to Amman. Overnight in
our hotel - B
Day 3, Amman
This morning we tour Amman, known in
Biblical times as Rabbath Ammon and under
Ptolemy as Philadelphia. Amman sits still
splendidly on its traditional seven hills. We
visit the Roman Theater dating back to the
2nd Century AD. Nearby are the ruins of the
Citadel Hill and the Archaeological Museum,
Costume & Folklore Museum, Ashrafiah
Mosque, King Hussein sports city and bazaar.
Over night at our hotel in Amman - B
Day 4, Jerash/Ajlun Castle/Amman
After breakfast we’ll drive south and proceed
to visit Jerash, "the Cross Roads of
Civilization”, known also as the "Pompeii of
the East" and is now the most beautifully preserved
Greek-Roman city. We see also the
Grand ruins, Temples of Artemis and Zeus, a
vast Roman forum, Hadrian's Triumphal
Arch and a mile long street of columns. Then
we proceed to the Castle of Ajloun, built in 1184 by
Saladin’s nephew, who defeated the
Crusaders in 1189. Back to Amman Hotel for
overnight - B
Day 5, Um Qais/Pella/Bethany/Dead Sea
Today we’ll visit Um Qais or Gadara, a part of
the Decapolis cities. This is a time to explore fascinating
ruins, a stunning black basalt theatre and
enjoy spectacular views of the Jordan Valley,
the sea of Galilee, and the Golan Heights.
proceed to visit Pella, another city of the
Decapolis in the Jordan Valley. Our day will
end by visiting The Baptism site (Bethany)
located just east of the Jordan River where John baptized
Jesus Christ. Drive to the Dead Sea the lowest spot on earth,
free afternoon for swimming,
dinner and overnight at Dead Sea Hotel - HB
Day 6, Mount Nebo/Madaba/Kerak/Petra
Free morning, proceed to visit Mount Nebo,
Where Moses saw the Promised Land - and
is said to be buried. Next, visit Madaba, “The City
of Mosaics” - You will visit the Greek
Orthodox Church of St. George that features
a vivid sixth-century Byzantine
mosaic map showing Jerusalem and
other holy sites, followed by lunch at
Haret Jdoudna. Now some time will be allotted for your own
free time and shopping before
continuing to Kerak via King's Road. Lastly, we'll
visit the Crusader Castle at Kerak.
Overnight in Petra. (BL)
Day 7, Petra
Today we visit Jordan's most exciting
and adventurous location-- Petra, hidden away in
the encircling craggy rock mountains
south of the Dead Sea. A three hour
drive over the Desert Highway brings
you to this "Rose-Red City" half as old as
time, carved from living rock over 2,000
years ago by the Nabataeans. The only
entrance to the Fortress City is through
a long, narrow passage. The sudden view
of Petra's most spectacular monument,
"The Treasury" is a dramatic sight.
Beyond the Treasury lies other unique
monuments. Carved right into the varicoloured
mountains are the high place of
sacrifice and the Monastery and Roman
styled palace tomb. Overnight in Petra.
(BL) Lunch at Basin
Day 8, Little Petra/Wadi Rum
Today we’ll see Little Petra and
Beidah, only a fifteen minute drive from
Petra. You will be able to walk through 8,000
year old excavated Stone Age villages known as
Beidah and Basta. Wander among the
ruins of settlements of the biblical
Edomites, or explore the sprawling
remains of the Roman legionary fortress
at Udruh. Depart to the magical desert of Wadi
Rum, the home of “Lawrence of Arabia”.
Enjoy some mint tea or cardamom coffee
before touring this moon-like landscaped
desert in a Bedouin driven Jeep.-
Lunch at Wadi Rum Rest house, continue
to Aqaba Hotel for overnight - BL
Day 9, Aqaba
Free day at leisure in Aqaba.
Enjoys a spectacular Red Sea setting of
the purple colored mountains and sandy
beaches. Aqaba’s main attractions
include some of the world’s finest scuba
diving and snorkeling, a full range of
water sports from beachfront hotels, an
extensive aquarium, and a museum.-
Over Night at Aqaba hotel BB
Day 10, Aqaba/Amman
Free Day at Leisure in Aqaba. In the
afternoon, transfer back to Amman,
Dinner at Kan Zaman village.
Overnight Amman Hotel - BD
Day 11, Amman Airport
Transfer to Amman Airport for our
flight home. End of service.
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