Overview
Discover the timeless beauty of Jordan with this 7 Nights / 8 Days adventure covering Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. Explore ancient Roman cities, biblical landmarks, desert landscapes, and coastal charm in one unforgettable journey. Visit Jerash, Ajloun Castle, Madaba, Mount Nebo, and the world wonder Petra. Enjoy thrilling 4×4 desert safari in Wadi Rum, relax by the Red Sea in Aqaba, and float in the healing waters of the Dead Sea. This package is perfect for travelers seeking culture, history, nature, and luxury together.
Highlights
- Amman City Tour
- Petra Wonder Visit
- Wadi Rum Jeep Safari
- Aqaba Red Sea Stay
- Dead Sea Experience
Itinerary
Arrival to Queen Alia International Airport, transfer to Amman hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of the city, known as Philadelphia: start with a view point from the Citadel, continue to the Roman Theater, the city center, traditional markets, churches, mosques, and then continue to the new modern city. Departure to Jerash, one of the most complete and best preserved of the Roman Empire. A walk-through time visiting its streets, theaters, temples and other places like the great colonnade, the Arc of Triumph, the oval plaza and the Temples of Zeus and Artemis. Continue to Ajloun Castle, a fortress built in 1185 A.C. by the Ayyubids. This castle was later rebuilt in the thirteenth century by the Mamluks after its destruction by the Mongols. It is a castle located on top of the mountain, from which you can admire a beautiful view of the Jordan Valley, return to Amman. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Descend to the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea and the desert of Moab. Free time to swim in its therapeutic waters, an unforgettable experience! (Entrance to the Dead Sea Tourist Beach Rest house, towels not included). Return to Amman. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Madaba the "City of Mosaics" where you will visit the church of St. George which houses the map of the Holy Land made in 571 D. C. Continue to Mount Nebo, known as the tomb of Moses, from whose summit a magnificent view of the Jordan Valley. Then go to Karak through the kings’ highway, visit its fortress built between 1110 and 1143 D. C. by the Templers during the Crusades, which were then taken by Saladin. Departure to Petra. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Classic full day visit of the Nabatean red rose city of Petra, where the movie Indiana Joes was filmed. Petra one of the Seven Wonders of the World, carved out of rock over 2000 years Aug. Will access the city through its entrance (Siq) of 1.2 kilometers from there we continue to reach the impressive monumental Treasury (El Khazneh) which was believed to hold countless treasures. The first view of the “Khazneh” is breath-taking. Other monuments we can see are the Theatre, the Byzantine Church, and the Royal Tombs. (Climbing up to the monastery is on behalf of the clients, without guide). Return to hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the desert of Wadi Rum, one of the scenes from the film Lawrence of Arabia and The Martian by Mat Damon, also one of the most spectacular settings in the Middle East. This is red desert sand on which granite mountains rise and peaks of red and gold colors penetrate the scenery. (Classic tour by 4x4 of approximately 2 hours). Transfer to Aqaba. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to your hotel in Dead Sea. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Queen Alia International Airport.
Note: breakfast is from 6 AM till 10 AM. If the flight leaves early, the client will lose their breakfast meal automatically.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Meet and Assist with Our Representative
- Round trip transfers from Amman airport to hotel
- Leisure Transportation according number of participants
- Three nights’ accommodation in Amman hotel, Two Nights in Petra, One Night in Aqaba, One night in Dead Sea on HB basis: breakfast and dinner in hotel
- Meals as per itinerary (B = Breakfast, D = Dinner)
- Admission to sites as per itinerary with classic visit of Wadi Rum in local jeeps 4 x 4 for 2 hours
- English / French Speaking Local Guide for visits
- Visa Exemption Service
The Cost Excludes
- Visa and Exit Fees. Visa fees: 40 JOD approximately 60 USD per person and exit fees thru Airport 30 JOD approximately 45 USD per person included in the air ticket. Exit fees by any bridge 10 JOD approximately 15 USD per person. Consult for visa exemption services and free group collective visa entry
- Lunches
- Beverages and water
- Infant meals
- Tips and portages
- Travel Insurance
- Any Service not mentioned in the program
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
