Jordan Experience with Dead Sea Option
Jordan Experience with Dead Sea Option
$3304
Tour Overview
Get up close and personal to magic, mystery and history in the Greco-Roman city of Jerash, Amman and the UNESCO-listed wonders of Petra and Wadi Rum.
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Amman: Join a guided tour of Citadel, the grand Roman Amphitheatre and the Archaeological Museum.
- Amman: Explore Amman's street art scene on a guided graffiti walking tour.
Top Rated Highlights
- Jerash and Madaba Orientations with your Travel Director, Take a dip in the famously mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea.
- Jerash: Explore the ancient metropolis, the finest surviving Greco-Roman city in the world.
- Mount Nebo: Take in the view of Moses' Promised Land, where the ruins are a site to behold.
- Madaba: Guided by your Travel Director, see St George Church and admire the detail of the Madaba Map - a fascinating mosaic that is believed to be the earliest surviving map of the Holy land.
- Shobak: Explore the Crusader fortress and see the Crusader chapel.
- Petra: Explore the 'rose-red' city, see the Treasury (Al-Khazneh) and discover the Roman Amphitheatre and ancient tombs.
- Wadi Rum: Enjoy a jeep safari deep into the heart of the majestic desert.
Make Travel Matter
Amman: Visit the Iraq-Al Amir Women's Co-operative to learn traditional handicraft skills and admire the work supporting their financial livelihoods. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5 & 11: Gender Equality & Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Authentic Dining
Amman: Savour local flavours over dinner at your hotel.
Amman: Enjoy lunch at Beit Khairat Souf, a women-owned café in the Bataresh family home supporting local women's financial independence.
Madaba: Savour a Farm-to-Table lunch at Carob House and learn about their community-driven support for conscious food production.
Petra: Taste authentic Jordanian flavours with a traditional desert dinner at Ammarin Bedouin camp.
Amman: Toast to your adventures with your fellow travellers at a lively dinner.
Insight Choice
Amman: Join a guided tour of Citadel, the grand Roman Amphitheatre and the Archaeological Museum.
Amman: Explore Amman's street art scene on a guided graffiti walking tour.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Amman
Location: Amman
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Amman Rotana hotel., Abdali Boulevard Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Your journey begins in Amman, the innovative white stone capital city of Jordan. The landscape of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has remained largely unchanged for 2,000 years. On arrival at Amman International airport, you will be transferred to your hotel, where you can choose to relax and settle in or explore at your leisure. Later, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner. ...more ...less
Day 2: Exploring Amman and Jerash
Location: Amman, Jerash
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Amman Rotana hotel., Abdali Boulevard Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast depart for Iraq Al-Amir for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Visit a women's cooperative involving women and girls from nearby Wadi Al Seer villages. The association provides training and work opportunities for women in the region. Then, the journey to Jerash reveals the most beautifully preserved example of a Greco-Roman city still in existence. Enter through Hadrian's Arch, to explore the grand ruins of the Temples of Artemis and Zeus, where you can listen to the Whispering Column. Overlook the vast Oval Plaza and Cardo Maximus, the key Roman road. Enjoy an al fresco lunch of natural produce and family recipes at Beit Khairat Souf, during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This women-owned café is combatting female unemployment and aims to build a strong community of women leaders. Return to Amman where the rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 3: Mount Nebo, Madaba, Shobak and on to Petra
Location: Mount Nebo, Madaba, Shobak, Petra
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Mercure Petra
Meals Included: Lunch
Continue to Mount Nebo, one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan, where Moses is said to have stood and seen before him the Promised Land. In Madaba, visit the famous Greek Orthodox Church of St. George with its amazing 6th-century mosaic map depicting the entire Holy Land, stretching from Jordan and Palestine in the north to Egypt in the south. Afterwards, indulge in a Farm-to-Table lunch with fresh local organic produce, and learn how they connects with local farmers to build a community of conscious food producers. Follow the King's Highway to visit Shobak, an authentic 12th-century crusader fortress perched on the side of a rocky mountain. Admire the towers and Arabic calligraphy on the external walls before stepping inside to discover the original Crusader chapel, palace complex, and even a set of secret passages. Later, head south for one of the highlights of your journey: the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra, voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Day 4: Exploring the Lost City of Petra
Location: Petra
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Mercure Petra
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This day is devoted to the beautiful 'rose-red city, half as old as time’, half-built and half-carved into the rock. It is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic architecture. You enter this ‘Lost City’, undiscovered by Western World until 1812, through a narrow gorge, the Siq, with walls that rise up to 200 meters. Upon emerging from the path, you will behold the magnificent Treasury (Al-Khazneh), Petra’s most iconic monument, carved out of solid rock and standing over 40 meters high. Wind your way through the canyon to explore the ancient tombs and the Roman Amphitheatre, which once seated 3,000 spectators. Tonight, taste authentic Jordanian flavours as you experience a traditional desert dinner with locals amidst the stunning backdrop at the Ammarin Bedouin camp.
Day 5: Wadi Rum with the Bedouin
Location: Wadi Rum, Aqaba
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: The Westin Saraya Aqaba Resort & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Head to Wadi Rum, the Valley of the Moon and a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognised for its natural drama and cultural significance. Described as “Vast, echoing and God-like” by British officer T.E. Lawrence, it has served as a backdrop for several movies, most notably the classic film Lawrence of Arabia. Enjoy a jeep safari through its majestic, red-hued, Mars-like desert landscape, where you will see stunning rock formations and learn about the history of the area and the local Bedouin culture. In Aqaba, the only coastal city in Jordan, delve into mosaic designs during a Stone Mosaic Class—an ancient Jordanian tradition that provides a fascinating glimpse into the past.
Day 6: Amman Your Way
Location: Amman
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Amman Rotana hotel., Abdali Boulevard Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore Amman, where ancient history meets modern life, with Insight Choice. Choose to join a guided sightseeing experience, highlighting the city's history, architecture and culture. Alternatively, explore Amman's street art scene on a guided graffiti walking tour that will provide you with a new perspective on Jordan’s capital. Later, settle in at your hotel and spend the rest of your day at leisure. In the evening, join your fellow travellers for dinner paired with wine.
Day 7: Depart Amman
Location: Dead Sea
Accommodation: Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, you are transferred to Amman Airport for your onwards flight. For those continuing their adventure to the Dead Sea, indulge in pampering treatments at your resort to soothe the body and mind. Immerse yourself in mineral-rich waters and feel your body become lighter and buoyant as you float effortlessly.
Day 8: Depart Amman
Location: Amman
Accommodation: Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, you are transferred to Amman Airport for your onward flight.
Day 9: Depart Amman
Location: Amman
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you are transferred to Amman Airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
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City Tour of Amman
During a city tour of Amman, visit the Citadel, the grand Roman Amphitheater, and the Archaeological Museum.
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Guided Graffiti Walking Tour
Explore Amman's street art scene on a guided graffiti walking tour.
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Visit to the Ruins of Mount Nebo
Explore the Ruins of Mount Nebo and take in the view of Moses' Promised Land.
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Visit to the Ancient City of Petra
Explore the ancient and hidden 'rose-red' city of Petra, including the Treasury, Roman Amphitheater, and ancient tombs.
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Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum
Enjoy beautiful desert scenery on a jeep safari deep into the heart of Wadi Rum's majestic desert.
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Visit to Madaba
See St George Church and admire the detail of the Madaba Map, a fascinating mosaic believed to be the earliest surviving map of the Holy land.
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Visit to Shobak
Explore the Crusader fortress and see the Crusader chapel.
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Experience at the Dead Sea
Take a dip in the famously mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea where it's easy to float.
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Visit to Iraq-Al Amir Women's Co-operative
Visit the Iraq-Al Amir Women's Co-operative supported by the TreadRight Foundation to learn traditional handicraft activities.
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Stone Mosaic Class in Aqaba
Join a Stone Mosaic Class to learn about the ancient art of mosaic design and craft your own masterpiece.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International airfare to and from the start and end point of the tour is not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Personal Expenses
Expenses of a personal nature like souvenirs, laundry, and tips are not included.
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Optional Activities
Any optional tours or activities that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
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Meals Not Mentioned
Any meals not mentioned in the inclusions are not covered.
Mode of Transport
If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport. ...more ...less
Accommodation
Stay in elegant simplicity in a desert camp for the night.
Dining Summary
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
Additional Included Highlights
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Insight Experiences
- Aqaba: Join a Stone Mosaic Class to learn about the ancient art of mosaic design and craft your own masterpiece.
Well-being
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Summary
- Dine at Beit Khairat Souf women-owned café.
- Travel by jeep safari in Wadi Rum.
- Visit Jerash Ruins • Crusader Fortress of Shobak.
- Traditional Jordanian lunch in Jerash • Dine with local Bedouins at the Ammarin Camp in Petra • Traditional Jordanian barbecue dinner in Wadi Rum.
- The Ruins of Mount Nebo, Explore the Ancient City of Petra
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a visit to the Iraq-Al Amir Women's Co-operative in Amman, where you can learn traditional handicraft skills from local women. In Aqaba, you can participate in a Stone Mosaic Class to learn about the ancient art of mosaic design.
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What activities are available at the Dead Sea?
At the Dead Sea, you can enjoy the mineral-rich waters that make floating easy. The resort offers a wide range of treatments to soothe the body and mind, and the surrounding desert provides opportunities to explore oases and historic sites.
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What dining experiences are offered during the tour?
The tour offers several authentic dining experiences, including a traditional desert dinner at the Ammarin Bedouin camp in Petra, a Farm-to-Table lunch in Madaba, and meals at local women-owned establishments in Amman.
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What is the significance of the visit to Mount Nebo?
Mount Nebo is one of the most revered holy sites in Jordan, where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land. The site offers a view of the surrounding area and is a place of historical and religious significance.
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What can I expect during the jeep safari in Wadi Rum?
During the jeep safari in Wadi Rum, you will experience the stunning desert landscape with its red-hued rock formations. The safari provides insights into the area's history and the local Bedouin culture.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Low Deposit
Insight Vacations requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of insight vacations charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Terms and Conditions
Jordan Experience with Dead Sea Option
8 Days Starting and ending in Amman, Jordan
Visiting: Amman, Jerash, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Shobak, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Dead Sea
Tour operator:
Tour code:
I889ZN20
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
20 - 40
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
