Jordan & Turkey in 14 days - Hashemite Kingdom, Istanbul & Cappadocia - Charm

14 days
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Trip last updated: 10/16/2024
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
preferred
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Overview

Highlights

    • Ajloun Castle
    • Amman
    • Jerash
    • Mount Nebo
    • Petra
    • Wadi Rum
    • Cappadocia
    • Istanbul

What's this trip about?

    Experience the wonders of Jordan and Turkey! Discover Amman, the Greco-Roman city of Jerash and see the Castle of Ajloun. Relax in the waters of the Dead Sea, admire the ancient wonders of Petra and sleep under the stars in the Wadi Rum desert. Get lost in the bazaars of Istanbul, cruise along the Bosphorus and explore the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia and the ancient caves of the Goreme Valley.
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityAmman
End CityAmman

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Activities

Trip includes

    • Departures from main US airports.
    • International flights: US - Amman, Amman - Istanbul, Istanbul - US.
    • Internal flights: Istanbul - Cappadocia - Istanbul. *
    • 13 nights accommodation in Charm category hotels and a Tent Camp in Wadi Rum. **
    • 13 breakfasts and 9 dinners. ***
    • Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
    • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary with an English-speaking guide. ****
    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
    • Free visa on arrival. *****
    • Active tour with a comprehensive schedule of activities. ******
    • Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul.
    • 4x4 excursion in Wadi Rum.

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Itinerary

Day 1: US - Night on board

Ready to discover the cultural treasures of Jordan? Arrive at your US departure airport to board a flight to Amman.* Night on board. * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Day 2: Amman

Touch down in Amman and transfer to your hotel.* Amman is the modern capital of Jordan but possesses dozens of ancient historical sites, set into the hillside in northern Jordan. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. Alternatively, if you arrive early in the...

Day 3: Amman - Jerash - Ajloun Castle - Amman

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the day with a brief city tour of Amman. See both the new and old parts of the city on a panoramic bus ride. Afterwards, continue to Jerash, known as the 'Pompeii of the East'. Inhabited since the Bronze Age, this amazing Greco-Roman city...

Day 4: Amman - Desert Castles - Dead Sea - Amman

Breakfast at the hotel. Head east today to discover the Desert Castles of Azraq, Kharanah and Amra. Dating from the early Islamic era, the castles were built as retreats for the Caliphs of the time. Explore these historic fortresses and learn more about the history of...

Day 5: Amman - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Shobak Castle - Petra

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off for Madaba this morning to see the oldest mosaic map in the world, housed within the historic St. George Church. Continue to Mount Nebo, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Believed to be the place where Moses was granted a ...

Day 6: Petra

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend today exploring the famed Nabatean capital with an excursion to Petra! During the visit, discover the most important and representative monuments, sculpted into the rock by this ancient civilization. Admire the Treasury, the famous and mo...

Day 7: Petra - Little Petra - Wadi Rum

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, head to a lesser-known site named Little Petra, located north of Petra. A narrow gorge of 2 meters wide, this rocky landscape is adorned with typical Nabatean architecture, making this one of the most unique sites in the country. Origina...

Day 8: Wadi Rum - Amman

Breakfast at the camp. At the indicated time, return to Amman and spend the rest of the day at your leisure, soaking up the culture and atmosphere of the Jordanian capital. Dinner and overnight stay in Amman.

Day 9: Amman - Istanbul

Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to discover the immense history and incredible landscapes of Turkey! Transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Istanbul. Arrive in the bustling melting-pot of Istanbul, once the capital of Turkey and a city of immense history, wond...

Day 10: Istanbul, Turkey

Breakfast at the hotel. Take a day to explore Istanbul at your own pace. Discover its labyrinthine bazaars, colourful city life and eclectic architecture. To make sure you see all the top sights, we recommend an optional full-day city tour!* Overnight stay in Istanbul...

Day 11: Istanbul

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the day with a boat trip on the Bosphorus Channel, which runs through the heart of the city, marking the border between Europe and Asia. Appreciate captivating views of the old palaces of the Sultans and traditional riverside houses as yo...

Day 12: Istanbul - Cappadocia

Breakfast at the hotel. You're flying to Cappadocia today. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to catch a flight to the city. Arrive in Cappadocia, transfer to the hotel and spend the remainder of the day exploring at your leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 13: Cappadocia

Breakfast at the hotel. Why not start the day with an unforgettable optional hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia*. Mid-morning, discover the fascinating region of Cappadocia, whose landscape was formed by the erosion of soft layers of lava and ash from ancient vol...

Day 14: Cappadocia - Istanbul

Breakfast at the hotel. You're returning to Istanbul today. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to catch a flight back to the city. Arrive in Istanbul, transfer to the hotel and spend the remainder of the day exploring at your leisure. Dive into Turkish cui...

Day 15: Istanbul - US

Breakfast at the hotel.* After an unforgettable journey through Jordan and Turkey, it's time to bring your trip to a close. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. * Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast se...

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Accommodation:

13 nights accommodation in Charm category hotels and a Tent Camp in Wadi Rum. **

Flights & transport:

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Group size:

Intimate group - 12 max

Maximum number of people in group:

9

Trip Excludes:

    Meals included:

    13 breakfasts and 9 dinners. ***

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