Best of Jordan
Best of Jordan
$819
Best of Jordan
8 Days Starting and ending in Amman
Visiting: Amman, Qasr Kharana, Qasr Azraq, Swemeh, Ajloun Castle Visitors Car Park, Ajloun, Jerash, Roman Aqueduct, Nebo Mountain, Wadi Musa, Shobak Castle Montreal, Madaba Archaeological Park, Petra Visitor Center, Wadi Rum Visitor Center, Wadi Rum Village
Tour operator:
Tour code:
14545
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 44
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Adventures of Jordan 7 Nights / 8 Days - Arrival on Saturday & Tuesday
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Qaia Amman (D)
Location: Amman
Accommodation Name: Bristol Hotel Amman or similar
Arrive in Amman (QAIA). Meet and greet at the airport. Dinner & Overnight stay in Amman (D).
Day 2 : Amman – Dead Sea – Desert Castle Amman (B,D)
Location: Qasr Kharana, Qasr Azraq, Swemeh
Accommodation Name: Bristol Hotel Amman or similar
After breakfast, Proceed to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth deep in the Jordan Valley and 55 km southeast of Amman, is the Dead Sea, one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the whole world. It is the lowest body of water on earth, the lowest point on earth, and the world's richest source of natural salts, hiding wonderful treasures that accumulated throughout thousands of years. Proceed to the Eastern Desert to visit Al Kharraneh Castle, Amra Castle (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and Al Azraq Castle where Lawrence of Arabia resided and wrote part of his book “Seven Pillars of Wisdom”.
Dinner & Overnight stay in Amman (HB).
Day 3 : Amman – Jerash Ajlun Amman (B,D)
Location: Amman, Ajloun Castle Visitors Car Park, Ajloun, Jerash, Roman Aqueduct
Accommodation Name: Bristol Hotel Amman or similar
After breakfast, we head to visit the ancient Roman city of Jerash, including the paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, theatres, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls. Proceeding to northern Jordan to visit one of the most important ecological and historical sites in the Middle East; Ajloun. Ajloun Castle (Qal’at Ar-Rabad) is a fine example of Islamic architecture as it was built by Saladin’s general in 1184 AD to control the iron mines of Ajloun, and to counter the progress of the Crusaders by dominating the three main routes leading to the Jordan valley and protecting the communication routes between Jordan and Syria.
Dinner & Overnight stay in Amman (HB).
Day 4 : Amman – Madaba Nebo Shoback Petra (B,D)
Location: Nebo Mountain, Wadi Musa, Shobak Castle Montreal, Madaba Archaeological Park
Accommodation Name: Movenpick Nabatean or similar
After breakfast, Visit Madaba, a city best known for the famous 6th century Mosaic map of Jerusalem & Holy Land and for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics and visit of St. George’s church. Mt. Nebo a city mentioned in the bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land that he would never enter. Just off the King's Highway 190 km south of Amman and less than an hour north of Petra stands an impressive castle as a lonely reminder of former Crusader glory dating from the same turbulent period as Kerak, crowning a cone of rock, which rises above a wild and rugged landscape dotted with a grand sweep of fruit trees below. It is today known as Shobak, but to the Crusaders it was Mont Real (Crak de Montreal) or Mons Regalis, the Fortress of the Royal Mount. It was built in 1115 by King Baldwin I of Jerusalem to guard the road from Damascus to Egypt, and was the first of a string of similar strongholds in the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem.
Dinner & Overnight stay in Petra (HB).
Day 5 : Petra Visit (B,D)
Location: Wadi Musa, Petra Visitor Center
Accommodation Name: Movenpick Nabatean or similar
After breakfast, Visit the Nabatean Red Rose city of Petra, one of the 7 world wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enter the city through 1KM long narrow gorge which is flanked either side by 80m high cliffs! Notice the dazzling colors and formations of the rocks. The site is massive, and contains hundreds of elaborated rock-cut tombs, a treasury, Roman-style theatres, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets. Dinner & Overnight stay in Petra (BD)
Day 6 : Petra – Wadi Rum Jeep Ride (B,D)
Location: Wadi Rum Visitor Center, Wadi Rum Village
Accommodation Name: Hasan Al-Zawaideh Camp or similar
After breakfast, we head further down in southern Jordan to visit other significant sites including Wadi Rum. Explore Wadi Rum on 2 hours jeep ride into the Jordanian desert! Wadi Rum was best
described by T.E. Lawrence as “Vast, echoing and god-like”, and by the locals as “Valley of the Moon”.
Bedouin Dinner & Overnight stay in Wadi Rum (BD)
Day 7 : Wadi Rum – Amman (B,D)
Location: Amman
Accommodation Name: Movenpick Nabatean or similar
After breakfast, you will be transferred to your hotel in Amman.
Dinner & Overnight stay in Amman (BD)
Day 8 : Departure Amman Qaia (B)
Location: Amman Airport, Amman
After breakfast, departure from Amman via Queen Alia international Airport), to your next destination. (B) (3:30 hours before each flight time).
What's Included
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Visa including meet and assist
Visa is free for the time being; only passport details are required before the guests' arrival by a minimum of 7 days.
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Transportation
Transportation as per the above-mentioned program in an A/C vehicle with a professional driver.
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Accommodation
7 nights’ accommodation based on sharing a DBL/TWN room on Breakfast & Dinner basis at the above-mentioned hotels or similar.
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Private English Speaking guide
Private English Speaking guide on touring days only.
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Entrance fees
Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sites.
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Horse ride
A short horse ride from the main gate till the beginning of the Siq (we recommend against taking this ride).
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Jeep ride in Wadi Rum
2 hours’ jeep ride in Wadi Rum.
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Taxes
All applicable taxes.
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Inclusions: Visa including meet and assist “Visa is free for the time being only passport details are required before the guests’ arrival “by minimum 7 days
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Transportation as per the above mentioned program in an A/C vehicle with a professional driver
What's Not Included
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Tips & porterages
Any tips & porterages.
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Additional meals
Additional meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
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Beverages
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Personal expenses
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Items not mentioned
Any item not mentioned in the inclusions part.
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Optional excursions
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Any tips & porterages
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additional meals
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Any item not mentioned in the inclusions part
Mode of Transport
Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver, including a 2-hour jeep ride in Wadi Rum and a short horse ride in Petra.
Accommodation
Enjoy 7 nights' accommodation in comfortable hotels such as the Bristol Hotel Amman, Movenpick Nabatean, and Hasan Al-Zawaideh Camp, with breakfast and dinner included.
Check out our Q&As
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What is included in the tour package?
The tour package includes visa assistance, transportation in an A/C vehicle with a professional driver, 7 nights' accommodation on a breakfast and dinner basis, a private English-speaking guide on touring days, entrance fees to mentioned sites, a short horse ride in Petra, a 2-hour jeep ride in Wadi Rum, and all applicable taxes.
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What is not included in the tour package?
The tour package does not include any tips and porterages, additional meals, beverages, personal expenses, any items not mentioned in the inclusions, and optional excursions.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
Accommodation will be in hotels such as the Bristol Hotel in Amman, Movenpick Nabatean in Petra, and Hasan Al-Zawaideh Camp in Wadi Rum or similar, based on sharing a double or twin room on a breakfast and dinner basis.
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Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, a private English-speaking guide will be provided on touring days.
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What activities are included in Wadi Rum?
In Wadi Rum, you will enjoy a 2-hour jeep ride into the Jordanian desert.
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Are entrance fees to the sites included in the tour package?
Yes, entrance fees to the mentioned sites are included in the tour package.
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Is there any special activity included in Petra?
Yes, a short horse ride from the main gate to the beginning of the Siq is included, although it is recommended against taking this ride.
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What meals are provided during the tour?
The tour includes breakfast and dinner each day.
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What is the visa requirement for this tour?
Visa assistance is included, and the visa is free for the time being. Only passport details are required before the guests' arrival, at least 7 days in advance.
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How does Today Voyages work?
We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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Where should I buy the flights to reach my destination?
Today Voyages does not sell flights directly. None of our tours come with flights included. Why? Because we prefer to give full flexibility to our valued customers to select the airlines and the booking platform they prefer. As soon as your flight is booked and confirmed, we invite you to update your flight plan within your Today Voyages booking confirmation page by entering your flight number, departure and arrival times, as well as your Passport information (if needed). None of these fields are mandatory but we highly encourage you to provide as much information as possible. This will allow us to provide you with the excellent service you are looking for.
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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?
If you purchase one of our Group vacation packages, you will be escorted by a professional tour guide and will be traveling with other like-minded travelers you may not know. The group size depends on the tour you select. If you purchase one of our Private vacation packages, you will be traveling only within your group of friends. You may or may not be escorted by a professional tour guide; this depends on the type of private tour you are interested in.
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When and how will I receive the travel documents (vouchers)?
If you book one of our Group or Private tours, you will receive your travel documents via email approximately 20 days prior to travel date. If you reserve one of our Vacation Rentals, you will hear back from the property manager via email a few days prior to checking-in. We recommend checking your emails on a regular basis as this is our most reliable method of communication. If you have questions or need additional support, you can always chat with us or email us directly.
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What happens if a Group tour does not get confirmed?
It is very simple... you will be offered an alternative departure date or be refunded the full amount you pre-paid. No questions asked!
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What happens after I book?
The majority of our tours are confirmed at the time of booking. This means that, after submitting the payment online, you will receive an order confirmation email; make sure to save this email and to note down your confirmation number for any future communication with us. Some tours may be sold on a 'on request' basis. This means that for these tours we reserve the right to check the availability of your spot(s) with the Tour Operator before confirming the tour to you. As soon as you submit the payment online for a 'on request' tour you will receive an email notification that confirms your order request. Within 72 hours, you will receive either a confirmation email or a denial email. Do not worry... we will do everything we can to confirm your tour!
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Free Date Changes
Today Voyages allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 65 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Today Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.