5-days
private tour covering the most important classical antiquities of Jordan: The
capital city of Amman, Jerash, Madaba, Mount Nebo, the ancient city of Petra,
and the lowest point on earth (Dead Sea).
Day 1, Arrival Amman
Upon arrival, a member of our
staff will meet you at Queen Alia International Airport. Transfer to hotel in
Amman. Overnight at hotel
Day 2, Amman City Tour/ Jerash/
Amman
Breakfast. Departure to visit
the ruins of the Amman Roman theatre, the Citadel and the Umayyad Palace. The
tour includes visits to the Archaeological and Folklore Museums. Free time for
walking/shopping in the old down town area of the city. Proceed to visit the
Greco-Roman City of Jerash, also known as the City of the thousand columns.
Jerash showcases the grandeur of Imperial Rome (and is sometimes referred to as
the Pompeii of the East). It is considered one of the largest, and most well
preserved sites of Roman architecture in the World outside Italy. As the most
pristine Decapolis City (meaning ten cities in Greek) in the modern world,
Jerash’s prosperity can be admired in the colonnaded main street and
lovely Oval Piazza. Transfer back to Amman. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3, Amman/ Petra visit
Breakfast. Transfer via the
desert highway for a full day visit of Petra. We will start our journey to
explore Petra, aptly described as the “rose-red city, half as old as time”. The
ancient city was founded by the Nabateans 2000 years ago. Its massive
architectural structure and its multicolored stones are an incredible
attraction. The visit of the ancient Nabatean capital starts on horseback,
followed by a walk through the Siq, a long narrow fissure between two
overhanging cliffs. Towards the end of the Siq, you will be spellbound by
Petra’s most famous monument; the Treasury. The tour then proceeds to gradually
unfold the mysteries of the city. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4, Petra/ Madaba/ Mt. Nebo/
Dead Sea
Breakfast. Visit the
Christian Town of Madaba, which is known as ‘The City of Mosaics’. You will be
visiting the St. George Greek Orthodox Church, where you will see the
masterpiece of Madaba (a Byzantine mosaic map of the Holy Land that goes back
to the 6th century, showing Jerusalem and other cities), you will also visit
the Archaeological Park, which houses the remains of several Byzantine
churches, including the amazing mosaics of the Church of the Virgin. The park
complex includes a school for the restoration and conservation of ancient
mosaics. We will then go to Mt. Nebo, which is considered to be one of the most
important holy sites in Jordan, as it is believed to be the place where Moses
climbed from the Valley of Moab, and from where God showed him the Promised
Land, as well as Moses’ last resting place. It features ruins from the 4th to
the 6th century with marvelous mosaics adorning the grounds of the church still
visible. Depart to the Dead Sea. Free time at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5, Dead Sea/ Departure
Breakfast. Transfer to the
airport for departure.
INCLUDED
IN TOUR
· Meet and assist upon
arrival to airport by our representative.
· Free visa.
· Transfer as per above
itinerary in a private modern air-conditioned large sized car with English
speaking driver (car is not at disposal after the day tour ends, your driver is
not a guide).
· Car has complimentary
Wi-Fi and mineral water, you will also be supplied with a local mobile phone.
· Accommodation at
hotels on BB basis (Bed & Breakfast).
· Services of local
guide in Jerash for two hours.
· Optional short horse
ride in Petra. (Please note that the horse handler expects a tip if you do take
the horse ride)
· Private tour of Petra
with a local guide (tour length is 2 hours, and covers the lower parts of
Petra).
· Entrance fees to all
sites as per the above itinerary.
· Offer is based on 2
persons.
NOT
INCLUDED IN TOUR
· Meals not mentioned
above.
· Drinks.
· International airfare
and travel insurance.
· Tips.
· Personal expenses.
· Anything not mentioned
above.
Price 860 USD