Jordan - Where it all Began

7 days
From $256/day
$1,795
4.8/5 Excellent
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Trip last updated: 1/1/2018
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • Visiting the archaeological site known as the Citadel, the Roman Theatre,
    • Visit the Desert Castles, beautiful examples of both early Islamic art and architecture.
    • Visit the black basalt fort at Azraq, headquarters of Lawrence of Arabia during the Arab Revolt.
    • See the Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas)*
    • Explore the archaeological site and the area of the churches of Saint John the Baptist near the river.

What's this trip about?

    From Lawrence of Arabia to modern times, Jordan continues to offer a unique majesty. This tour is a journey into history and culture including face-to-face meetings with the people who proudly call themselves Jordanians. Jordan is a small country, yet its richness makes it the envy of many larger ones. Jordan: Where It All Began operates on a daily basis making combinations with many of our other programs in the region very convenient. From the rich antiquity to the desert life, this is the "bestway" to see and experience history.
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49, 18 - 35
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAmman
End CityAmman

Travel Themes

Activities

Trip includes

    • Accommodation as mentioned or similar, including hotel taxes
    • Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, D=Dinner)
    • All sightseeing and transfers by private transportation
    • Services of local English speaking guides cum drivers
    • Entrance fees to museums and sites included in the itinerary

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Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Amman

Ahlan Wasahlan (Welcome in Arabic). Upon arrival at Amman International Airport, we are warmly welcomed and transferred to our hotel. Check in starts from 1500 hrs. Overnight: Days Inn Or Imperial Palace Amman Hotel (3 nights) (D)

Day 02: Amman/Jerash/Amman

After breakfast we take a morning tour of Jordan’s capital, visiting the archaeological site known as the Citadel, the Roman Theatre, the Jordan Archaeological Museum, the Folklore Museum and one of Amman’s many art galleries, as we get a glimpse of old and modern Amm...

Day 03: Amman/Desert Castles/Dead Sea/Amman

Early this morning we head out to the visit the Desert Castles, beautiful examples of both early Islamic art and architecture. Qasr Al-Mushatta, Qasr A-Kharrana, Qasr A-Tuba and Qasr Al-Hallabat, Qasir Amra* stand testament to a fascinating era in the country's rich h...

Day 04: Amman/Umm ar Rassas/Madaba/Mt. Nebo/Kerak/Aqaba (Drive)

Today we travel to Aqaba along the 5,000-year-old Kings' Highway, one of the most memorable journeys in the Holy Land. We will see some of the finest Byzantine church mosaics at Umm ar Rassas *, followed by a visit of Madaba, city known for its spectacular mosaics, in...

Day 05: Aqaba/Wadi Rum (Drive)

After a brief tour of Aqaba we head to the land of Lawrence of Arabia, to explore haunting desert landscapes and fascinating Bedouin culture in Wadi Rum*. Here we to embark in a 2-hour 4x4 jeep safari to explore the wadi. In the evening we enjoy a barbecue dinner by traditional campfire under the stars Overnight: Jabal Rum Camp, Wadi Rum (1 night) (B, D)

Day 06: Wadi Rum/Petra/Amman (Drive)

Today we travel to explore the pink city of Petra*, an ancient Nabatean city set deep inside a narrow desert gorge. We will walk through a long chasm to Petra's most dramatic monument, the Treasury. We then explore the Roman Theater, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaoun, th...

Day 07: Depart Amman

After a fascinating visit of the land “where it all began”, we bid farewell to Jordan as we are transferred to the airport for our departure. Check out time is by 1100 hrs. (B)

Dates & Availability

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$1,795
Price per day
$256
Single supplement
(single occupancy)
$320

Jordan - Where it all Began Reviews & Ratings

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A Deeply Immersive Trip to Jordan

Oct 2016

Jordan is a surprisingly big country, full of wonders to see. My cultural immersion is what really defined the trip.

Over the course of 10 days, I traveled up and down the country of Jordan, taking in such sights as Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea, as well as lesser known ones li...

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Details

Group size:

Intimate group - 12 max

Maximum number of people in group:

8

Trip Excludes:

  • International airfares
  • Insurance/visas
  • Tips/gratuities

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