This short intensive round trip covers the very best of Jordan, all the highlights including Jerash, Ajloun Castle, Dead Sea, Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Wadi Rum and Jordan’s UNESCO World Heritage Site Petra.

Tour Highlights:

Amman – Jerash – Ajloun – Dead Sea – Mt. Nebo – Madaba – Petra  –  Wadi Rum

Day 1: Arrival in Amman
We welcome you at Queen Alia International airport in Amman. Transfer to your hotel in Amman.

Day 2: Amman City tour – Jerash – Ajloun – Amman 
After breakfast start a short city tour of Amman including visits to the Citadel and Roman Theatre. 

Continue to Jerash, 45 km north of Amman. The city was built in the 2nd century BC. Jerash is a fine example of the grand provincial urbanism found in all Roman cities in the Middle East, consisting of Colonnaded Streets, Baths, Temples and Theatres, Public Squares and Plazas. After a few hours taking in this impressive site you leave for Ajloun Castle. From here you have a splendid view in all four directions. In the late afternoon you drive back to Amman. Hotel overnight (B)

Day 3: Amman – Madaba – Mount Nebo – Dead Sea – Little Petra – Petra
Drive to Madaba and visit the St.George Church which became world-famous by an impressive mosaic on the floor that shows the map of the Holy Land.

Continue to Mount Nebo from where Moses viewed the Promised Land. From there you have a fantastic view over the steep slopes of the Jordan valley to the Dead Sea and Jericho. After visiting the Moses Church, you drive down to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the earth‘s surface, 400 meters below sea level. A chance to float in the salty waters. The experience is unique!

In the afternoon you drive south via the Wadi Araba Road to the old settlement of Beidha (Little Petra). There are rock tombs, cisterns and frescoes to visit to get the first impression of the unique Nabatean architecture. Hotel overnight in Petra. (B)

Day 4: Petra
1985 the town was declared world cultural heritage by the UNESCO and belongs to the 7 New Wonders of the World. You will explore Petra with its spectacular monuments of the incredible Nabatean architecture – Temples and Tombs, the Siq – a 1,5 km long narrow gorge, the famous Treasury and the Monastery as well as the High Place of Sacrifice from where you have a fantastic view over the whole valley of the rock town. Hotel overnight in Petra (B)

In Petra you have the opportunity to enjoy the traditional Turkish hammam, attend the Petra by Night program(each Monday, Wednesday or Thursday evening) or enjoy a dinner at a local family.

Day 5: Wadi Rum Desert
Say farewell to Petra and drive South. After 2 hours you reach Wadi Rum, one of the most impressive deserts of the Middle East. Today you will explore Wadi Rum by a 4 hours jeep tour. You pass ancient rock drawings, big sand dunes, the ruins of T.E. Lawrence’s House and unusual rock formations – sandstone, formed like mushrooms and bridges. During the tour there are some stops to explore the beautiful landscape, make pictures and scramble around. Lunchboxes are included which you will consume in the desert with a beautiful view before you are transferred back to Amman. Hotel overnight in Amman. (B/L)

Day 6: Return flight
Transfer to the airport of Amman for departure. (B)

Services included:
– All transfers with an English-speaking driver by an a/c private car or minivan (depending on amount of people)
– 5 overnights in comfortable 3-star hotels (upgrades possible upon request) 
– Sightseeing with local (where available) specialized English-speaking guides
– Meals as noted in the program; B (breakfast), L (lunch) and D (dinner)
All the entry/user fees for the program and activities as mentioned above

Services not included:
– Flight
– Visa costs and all the entry/user fees for the program and activities as mentioned above. We recommend the Jordan Pass, see www.jordanpass.jo
– Other meals and drinks  
– Tips for guide, driver, cook etc. (3 – 5 JD per day / per person is appreciated)
– Travel and health insurance

Remark: We reserve the right to make program modifications according to weather conditions.

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