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Jordan Discovery OVERVIEW

TOUR SUMMARY

11 days

Jordan Discovery

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$0 (p/p)

Country(ies): Jordan

Tour type: Private

Group size: Min: 1 | Max: Any

Accommodation: No Accommodation

Meals: Breakfasts - 10, Lunches - 2, Dinners - 2

Transport: A/C car/minibus & 4x4 vehicle

Highlights:

Hidden rose city of Petra, stunning desert scenery at Wadi Rum, float in the Dead Sea, mysterious desert castles, beautiful nature reserves, wonderfully preserved Roman ruins at Jerash, and snorkelling in the Red Sea.

Jordan is becoming an ever more popular tourist destination, and the county boasts a wonderful mix of barren desert landscape, rich wildlife reserves, important historical sites and unique cultural heritage. From the bustling street of the capital Amman and idyllic beaches of the Red Sea to the the salty waters of the Dead Sea and historical gems of Petra, Kerak and Jerash, our 11-day Jordan Discovery tour covers essential attractions that this captivating country has to offer.

This tour of Jordan starts in the bustling cosmopolitan capital Amman. After a tour of the city we head out to the desert castles and nature reserves to the east of the city. Next, we travel south to the Red Sea port of Aqaba for some rest and relaxation on the beautiful beaches. There is plenty to do here including swimming, diving, snorkelling and many other fun water sports. Our next stop is the stunning desert scenery at Wadi Rum, where we’ll take a jeep safari through the sand dunes and rocky outcrops and stay in a bedouin camp. We then drive to Petra, the long-lost Nabataean city, recently rediscovered and now regarded as the highlight of any trip to Jordan. Continuing north we’ll take a walk through Dana Nature Reserve, visit the crusader castle at Kerak, the beautiful mosaic at Madaba, and take a dip in the Dead Sea. The tour ends with a visit to the well preserved Roman remains at Jerash.

ITINERARY

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Upon arrival at Amman airport, our staff will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for the start of your trip. They'll also help you settle in and introduce you to the local area.

OVERNIGHT:

Amman hotel

MEALS:

Breakfasts - 0, Lunches - 0, Dinners - 0

EXTRAS:

Extra day in Amman - pre-tour - Standard level

Single room supplement (JOTMJD)


We start our tour of Jordan with a visit to the 'Desert Castles', some of which date back over 1,000 years. Although called 'castles' they are in fact a collection of forts, palaces and bath houses, but still make for an interesting trip. The most impress of them include Qasr Hraneh, Qasayr Amra and Qasr Hallabat.

In the afternoon, we focus on two of Jordan's nature reserves, starting with the Azraq Wetlands Reserve. This Lakeland area is home to many buffalo and wild horses, and also to a myriad of bird species. The reserve has seen a decline over recent years due to the draining of the lakes, however there is a project underway to restore them to their original state.

Heading south we reach the Shaumari Wildlife Reserve, home to some of Jordan's most endangered indigenous species, including Onager, Gazelle, Arabian Oryx and Ostriches. We spend some time viewing the wildlife from specially constructed towers, that offer a great view over the area. In the late afternoon, we return to Amman where the evening is free for you to relax at your hotel or venture out to explore some of the city's many souks and markets.

OVERNIGHT:

Amman hotel

MEALS:

Breakfasts - 1, Lunches - 1, Dinners - 0

EXTRAS:

None


massive seating area, which once seated six thousand spectators, the view over the surrounding area is spectacular. The original amphitheatre was built sometime between 169 and 177 AD, under the reign of Marcus Aurelius.

Next, we take some time to visit the Odeon, which is situated near the amphitheatre. Smaller than the amphitheatre, it dates back slightly earlier and seats around 500 spectators. I was most likely used for council meetings and smaller theatrical performances.

After our short tour of Amman, we drive south along the Desert Highway to the Red Sea port city of Aqaba, where we spend a couple of days relaxing in a luxury beach resort.

OVERNIGHT:

Aqaba hotel

MEALS:

Breakfasts - 1, Lunches - 0, Dinners - 0

EXTRAS:

None


Your day today if free to relax and soak up the sun, sea and sand of the Red Sea. There are plenty of water sport to try out or you could head out to explore Aqaba city. The colourful reefs around Aqaba offer some excellent diving opportunities for the qualified diver and for the non-divers, a snorkelling trip is well worth the effort.

OVERNIGHT:

Aqaba hotel

MEALS:

Breakfasts - 1, Lunches - 0, Dinners - 0

EXTRAS:

Snorkelling in the Red Sea


Leaving the coast behind, we next drive into the desert for a jeep safari at Wadi Rum. The spectacular mountain scenery here is dominated by the towering, rust-coloured, rocky 'jebels' and beautiful sand dunes. The area is most well known as a hide out for TE Lawrence during the time of the Arab Revolt in 1917-18, and made famous by the film Lawrence of Arabia. We first enjoy a traditional Bedouin lunch, before climbing aboard jeeps for a drive through the sheer cliffs and bizarre rock formation that make up this stunning natural wonder.

We spend the night tonight in a small but extremely comfortable Bedouin camp located right inside the desert reserve, backed against the cliffs and with the desert sands opening out in front of us. You'll sleep in traditional goat hair tents in comfortable beds with all bedding provided.

OVERNIGHT:

Deluxe Bedouin desert camp

MEALS:

Breakfasts - 1, Lunches - 1, Dinners - 1

EXTRAS:

Camel Ride in Wadi Rum


After breakfast in the Bedouin camp, we leave the desert and make the short journey to Petra. Your day there starts with a 2-3 hour guided tour of the main sites where you'll learn more about the Nabatean traders who built it, the way the temples and buildings were carved into the colourful rock faces and the reasons behind that, and the history of future occupiers such as the Romans whose ruins include a well preserved amphitheatre. After lunch you have plenty of time to explore the site further, perhaps climbing up to the High Place of Sacrifice, or the huge Monastery from where there are fabulous views over the Jordan Valley.

OVERNIGHT:

Petra hotel

MEALS:

Breakfasts - 1, Lunches - 0, Dinners - 0

EXTRAS:

Petra by night

Petra camel ride


You have the opportunity to revisit Petra this morning if you wish. Later we leave the hotel and visit 'Little Petra', a precursor to the main site at Petra before we drive along the King's Highway to the Dana Nature Reserve. Dana is Jordan's biggest nature reserve, and covers an area of around 320km². Established in 1989, it's the only reserve in Jordan that encompasses all the countries four bio-geographical zones - Irano-Turanian, Saharo Arabian, Mediterranean and Sudanian penetration. This gives rise to a unique diverseness in terms of habitats and species, with more than 690 plants (3 of which were thought to be new to science when discovered) and 449 animal species. 25 of the world's endangered species can be found in the reserve, making it an area of international importance.

We spend the evening at the famous Feynan Eco Lodge and hope for a beautiful sunset enjoying the spectacular views.

OVERNIGHT:

Feynan Eco Lodge

MEALS:

Breakfasts - 1, Lunches - 0, Dinners - 1

EXTRAS:

None


We start today with a guided walk through the nature reserve to enjoy the diverse animal and plant life. We then continue driving along the scenic King's Highway to the old crusader fort of Kerak. Built in 1132AD by the Crusader King, Baldwin 1 of Jerusalem, the castle has had a colourful history and still remains largely intact. The views over the surrounding countryside are spectacular.

We continue north navigating the many wadis, including the 1km deep, majestic Wadi al-Mujib, before arriving at Madaba. This important Christian town is home to the famous and priceless Byzantine era mosaics, including one of a 6th century map of Palestine.

We then climb up Mt. Nebo, used as a memorial to Moses, to marvel at the views across the Dead Sea to Israel. On a clear day it's possible to see the domes, spires and minarets of Old Jerusalem. We finally head down out of the hills to the Dead Sea where we spend the night.

OVERNIGHT:

Dead Sea hotel

MEALS:

Breakfasts - 1, Lunches - 0, Dinners - 0

EXTRAS:

None


Today we start with a visit to the recently discovered Baptism site. It is believed that John the Baptist lived here, and is therefore likely to be the site that Jesus Christ was baptized.

In the afternoon you have some free time at the Dead Sea to enjoy a swim, or more accurately a float. At over 200m below sea level, the intense salinity - around 33%, of the waters here - caused by the intense evaporation rate, leads to a very strange swimming experience. You can also try covering yourself in the local mud, well known for its therapeutic properties.

OVERNIGHT:

Dead Sea hotel

MEALS:

Breakfasts - 1, Lunches - 0, Dinners - 0

EXTRAS:

None


Our first visit today is to Ajloun Castle, which was built between 1184 and 1185 AD by Izz al-Din Usama - the nephew of Saladin. The castle is thought to be one of only a few such built specifically to protect the country from Crusader attacks. The drive to Ajloun is a lovely one, through hills and mixed forests. In the afternoon we visit the famous Roman remains at Jerash, probably Jordan's second most visited tourist site. The ruins at Jerash are wonderfully well preserved and are a fine example of a provincial Roman city. We take a full guided tour of the site and there is plenty of free time to explore further on your own. Finally we return to Amman for our final night in Jordan.

OVERNIGHT:

Amman hotel

MEALS:

Breakfasts - 1, Lunches - 0, Dinners - 0

EXTRAS:

None


You have some free time in Amman today for some last minute shopping or a little extra sightseeing, before our guide transfers you to the airport for departure.

OVERNIGHT:

N/A

MEALS:

Breakfasts - 1, Lunches - 0, Dinners - 0

EXTRAS:

Extra day in Amman - post-tour - Standard level


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Included:
  • Accommodation as stated in the itinerary in 5-star hotels
  • One night in comfortable Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum
  • All transport and transfers in private AC vehicles except Bedouin jeeps in Wadi Rum
  • 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
  • Sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary
  • Services of an English speaking escort driver throughout
  • Professional guide for the tours in Jerash and Petra (may be extended to the whole tour)
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Excluded:
  • International flights (available on request)
  • Visa fees (see tour notes)
  • Travel Insurance (mandatory, available on request)
  • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees in Jordan (included in the Jordan Pass for JD70 / US$99)
  • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
  • Tips
  • Hotel Gala Dinners (if charged by the hotels on 24 & 31 Dec, see Tour notes)
  • Any other items not mentioned above

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Dates and Prices

This tour is designed as a sample tailor-made tour itinerary. As such we do not offer set group departure dates that you can join. Rather, the tour is available for you to do privately starting on any date of the year. Guideline seasonal prices are given below, based on 2 people travelling. If you would like to adjust the tour itinerary, or there will be more or less people travelling, please contact us and we will customise a price for you.

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Accommodation

The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often use on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.

Options

Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination you're visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.

TOUR NOTES

The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.

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We use a mix of accommodations on this tour including internationally rated 5-star, a deluxe bedouin camp and a beautiful eco-lodge. Accommodation is based on twin, triple or double en-suite rooms with air conditioning. Please visit the accommodation tab of this tour for examples of the hotels normally used on this tour. If you have any specific accommodation requests please let us know and we'll be happy to provide you with a customised quotation.


This tour is designed as a sample tailor-made tour itinerary. As such we do not offer set group departure dates that you can join. Rather, the tour is available for you to do privately starting on any date of the year. Guideline seasonal prices are given below, based on 2 people travelling. If you would like to adjust the tour itinerary, or there will be more or less people travelling, please contact us and we will customise a price for you.


If you would like to book a place on this tour, please complete the online reservation form on our website (via the Dates & Prices tab on the tour page). You can pay your deposit or full balance online, or just hold a reservation if you prefer. We will then contact you with more details about how to complete your booking. Payments may be made by debit or credit card (subject to a card processing fee), or by making a bank transfer or posting us a cheque/bank draft. Full details will be provided in your booking confirmation email. Please contact us if you would like any more information or have any questions before making a booking.


Travel insurance is compulsory on all of our tours and needs to cover personal accident & liability, medical expenses and repatriation, travel delay & abandonment. We also strongly recommend that you take out cover against cancellation and lost/stolen baggage. Personal medical insurance does not normally provide sufficient cover and is generally not suitable for travel on our tours. You will not be able to join your tour if you have not provided us with details of your insurance or if you arrive without cover in place (no refunds will be due in this event). More information...

You may arrange your own insurance, or you can take advantage of a comprehensive policy that we can arrange for you through Endsleigh Insurance which has been designed to be suitable for our tours. The policy is available to travellers of all nationalities and you do not need to live in the UK  to take out the policy. For full details of cover provided, prices and to apply for one of our policies, please complete travel insurance application form.

Note: Any country that borders the Mediterranean is considered as 'Europe' for the purposes of travel insurance (including Turkey, Israel, Egypt and Morocco). If you are doing a tour that visits one country in 'Europe' and one that is 'Worldwide' (for example, an Egypt and Jordan tour), then you need a 'Worldwide' policy. When completing the form you should enter your travel dates including any extra days involved in overnight flights or connecting travel between your home and the tour. Our policies are not able to cover any extra time or activities other than your tour and options booked with us and your travel to & from home.

If you plan to arrange a hot air balloon flight locally, or do some scuba diving during your tour, you should check the small print in your policy to make sure these are covered (these are covered in our policy). Please also check the maximum altitude that you will be reaching and that full cover including emergency evacuation is provided up to this altitude.

IMPORTANT:  We must have your travel insurance details (policy number and type of insurance) before you depart or you may not be allowed to join the tour.  If you haven't told us already, please let us know the details when you can. You should take a paper copy of your insurance policy with you as you may be asked to show this at the start of the tour.


We are a UK registered company and an ABTA Member (Y4447) and you can be confident when booking with us that your money is safe and protected. Financial failure insurance is provided through Affirma to protect all customers for the land portion of their tour.
Please see our website or booking conditions for more information.


It is impossible not to have an impact on the local environment, cultures and eco-systems when you travel. However, it is very possible to try and ensure that these impacts are as limited, or positive as possible. We are committed to ensuring that we try to leave our host countries in a better state than we found them and encourage and assist our travellers to help us with this.
The following are a few simple tips that require very little effort on your part but which will help ensure that any effect you have on the locations you visit is positive rather than negative.

  • Don’t prejudge: Things in different countries will almost certainly be different. That doesn’t make them worse or inferior, just different.
  • Communicate: Don’t expect locals to speak your language. Take the trouble to learn a few words or phrases of the local language. Don’t worry about sounding silly. Most locals are patient and accommodating and appreciate you making the effort to communicate in their language.
  • Conserve energy: Be careful not to waste valuable resources. Use local resources sparingly. Switch off lights, air-conditioning and fans when you leave the hotel room and don’t waste water. Remove superfluous packaging. Many countries have far less efficient waste disposal systems than ours. Remove packaging from newly acquired items before leaving home.
  • Don’t litter: No matter how untidy or dirty the country you’re travelling in may look to you, avoid littering, as there is no need to add to the environment's stress. Many of the countries we visit have a tough challenge dealing with rubbish and waste. Please consider taking home as much plastic waste as you can (e.g. water bottles).
  • Choose environmentally friendly products: By using environmentally friendly (bio degradable) sun creams, shampoos and detergents you can help reduce pollution.
  • Respect local customs and traditions: As you are a guest in these countries, you should also comply with the local customs. If you are friendly and well mannered, the locals will reciprocate and it will only enhance your experience. It’s important to follow dress and behaviour guidelines especially when visiting religious or sacred sites (your tour leader will advise you how best to do this).
  • If a client commits an illegal act the client may be excluded from the tour and Egypt Uncovered shall cease to have responsibility to/for them. No refund will be given for any unused services.

All porters are employed and equipped following guidelines set by the International Porter Protection Group (IPPG).


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It is important when considering and preparing to travel anywhere in the world that you have a good understanding of the country you are visiting, its laws and customs, and the possible risks and situations that may occur. This includes specific risks related to your itinerary (eg. does it involve water & can you swim, are you fit enough for the activities included), as well as more general risks such as terrorism and natural disasters.

General details and links to more information about health risks, visa requirements, money, and travel insurance are given in these tour notes. We recommend that you re-read all these before your departure as well as the small print of your travel insurance policy so you know exactly what is covered and what is not.

You should take copies of your important travel documents with you and ideally also store them online securely as a backup. Make sure that you have given us your emergency contact details and told that person where and when you are travelling. Ensure you take enough money with you and that you have access to emergency funds.

Finally, you should read through and stay updated with the current official government travel advice for your destination. We are registered partners with the UK Foreign Office's 'Travel Aware' campaign which provides further useful and invaluable information.

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