Jordan Experience with Dead Sea Extension
Jordan Experience with Dead Sea Extension
$2580
Jordan Experience with Dead Sea Extension
7 Days Starting and ending in Amman, Jordan
Visiting: Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea
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Tour code:
WJOXZM19
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Jordan with the "Jordan Experience with Dead Sea Extension" tour. Begin your adventure in the vibrant city of Amman, exploring its rich history and culture. Discover the ancient wonders of Jerash and the iconic rose-red city of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Wadi Rum with a scenic jeep tour and immerse yourself in Bedouin culture with a stay in a traditional tented camp. Visit the Iraq al-Amir Women's Centre to learn about local crafts and enjoy a home-cooked meal with a Jordanian family. Conclude your journey with a relaxing float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, historical sites, and natural beauty, all while supporting sustainable tourism initiatives.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Amman
- Visit the Greco-Roman city at Jerash, the unique ancient city at Petra, the Crusader Fortress at Shobak and Wadi Rum
- View the Roman amphitheater and Citadel in Amman, Moses' Promised Land on Mount Nebo and the mosaic map of the Holy Land at Madaba
- Scenic Drive on a jeep tour in the Wadi Rum desert
Make Travel Matter®
Iraq al-Amir: Visit the Iraq al-Amir Women's Center and learn how they create soap from olive oil and greeting cards from recycled paper, followed by lunch prepared by the women. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: 5 & 10 - Gender Equality & Reduced Inequalities.
Be My Guest
Amman: Embrace the genuine hospitality of your Jordanian hosts, Elias and Feryal as you are welcomed in true Jordanian fashion. Enjoy a home cooked meal while the family share stories of their life in Amman, unlocking a side of Jordan you can only discover through the eyes of locals.
Trafalgar Difference
Wadi Rum: Our Tented Camp in the heart of Wadi Rum offers a totally immersive experience. Wadi Rum has been home to nomadic Bedouin people and they can be identified by their handwoven traditional tents.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Amman
Location: Amman
Accommodation: Landmark
Accommodation Name: Ambassador Amman
Meals Included: Dinner
Tread in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, crusading knights and Bedouin tribes, who once crossed the length and breadth of Jordan leaving their mark on its mystical desert landscapes. Our springboard to the spellbinding ancient trading history of Jordan is the white stone city of Amman, which you will have an opportunity to explore at your leisure after being transferred to your hotel from the airport. Meet your fellow travelers this evening for a Welcome Drink followed by dinner.
Day 2: Explore Ancient Jerash Make Travel Matter Connect With Locals
Location: Jerash
Accommodation: Landmark
Accommodation Name: Ambassador Amman
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, we embark on a city tour of Amman to see its Citadel, Archaeological Museum, Roman Amphitheater and Folklore Museum. Our next stop is to Iraq al-Amir where we’ll visit the Iraq al-Amir Women's Association for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Learn first-hand how they make soap from olive oil and craft greeting cards and note books from recycled paper. Try your hand at making your own before enjoying a lunch prepared by the women. We continue to the ancient city of Jerash, a favorite city of the Roman emperor Hadrian and an important stop on the incense and spice trade route to the Mediterranean. Amble past its soaring Corinthian columns and view its almost intact city walls, before returning to the seven hills of Amman, where tonight we’ll Connect With Locals over an exclusive Be My Guest experience with the Khzouz family featuring a meal of Jordanian favorite dishes.
Day 3: Onwards To Petra
Location: Petra
Accommodation: Hayat Zaman
Accommodation Name: Hayat Zaman
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The enchanting rose-red façades of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, beckon. Your journey continues on the fabled King’s Highway to visit Mount Nebo, one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan and the place where Moses is buried. You’ll see the Madaba Mosaic Map that covers the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Madaba and ascend to the Crusader Shobak Castle, perched on the side of a mountain. Arriving in Petra later, you’ll join a Bedouin tribe for a traditional dinner in their camp, under the clear night sky.
Day 4: Discover Colorful Petra And Scenic Wadi Rum Dive Into Culture Stays With Stories
Location: Petra
Accommodation: Mazayen Rum Camp
Accommodation Name: Bedouin Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Imagine silk and spice caravans plying their wares as we Dive Into Culture and enter this mystical trading city through the narrow Siq, flanked by towering cliffs soaring 80 meters high. Emerging from the path, the stone façade of the Treasury with its ornate decoration looms ahead – the first of many wonders to be explored. Leaving this ancient wonder behind, you’ll trek through the timeless landscapes of the Wadi Rum desert, once described by T.E. Lawrence as 'vast, echoing and god-like'. Check into your luxury accommodation in Bedouin tents and soak up the endless desert landscapes. Watch a breath-taking sunset lighting up the surrounding sandstone mountains in brilliant golden hues, then gaze up as the day turns to night and the star-studded sky takes center stage for the rest of the evening.
Day 5: Continue Through Scenic Wadi Rum
Location: Wadi Rum
Accommodation: Hilton
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we journey through desert landscapes of Wadi Rum. Embark on a jeep tour through the desert watching the landscape rise almost 2,000 meters from the desert floor, amidst which you'll find canyons, waterholes and rock paintings that span millennia. Return to Amman before continuing to the Dead Sea and checking in to your hotel.
Day 6: Float In The Dead Sea
Location: Dead Sea
Accommodation: Hilton
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Set in a beautiful and dramatic landscape, the Dead Sea is famous for its mineral-rich waters. Relax and enjoy the resort, luxuriate in the warm, stimulating black mud and float in the calming water.
Day 7: Farewell Jordan
Location: Amman
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, we bid farewell to this extraordinary land.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Optional Experiences and free time
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On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
What's Not Included
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Personal expenses
Personal expenses are not included in the tour.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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International flights
International flights to and from the destination are not included.
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Visa fees
Visa fees are not included and must be arranged separately.
Dining Summary
- 6 Dinner (D)
- 6 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Dive Into Culture
- Petra: In the 'Rose City' of Petra, you'll see tombs and temples carved into pink sandstone cliffs and admire the 45m-high facades of Al Khazneh, the Treasury.
Mode of Transport
Travel in luxury with an air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, ensuring comfort as you explore Jordan's iconic sites, with additional transportation options like jeep tours in Wadi Rum.
Accommodation
Experience a variety of accommodations including the Ambassador Amman, Hayat Zaman, and Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea, with a unique stay in a Bedouin Camp at Wadi Rum, offering an immersive cultural experience.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a visit to the Iraq al-Amir Women's Centre where you can learn how they create soap from olive oil and greeting cards from recycled paper. You will also have a 'Be My Guest' experience in Amman, enjoying a home-cooked meal with a local family who will share stories of their life in Jordan.
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What can I expect during the visit to Petra?
In Petra, you will enter the city through the narrow Siq, flanked by towering cliffs, and emerge to see the stone façade of the Treasury. You will explore the ancient city, which includes tombs and temples carved into pink sandstone cliffs.
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What activities are planned in Wadi Rum?
In Wadi Rum, you will embark on a jeep tour through the desert, exploring canyons, waterholes, and ancient rock paintings. You will also stay in luxury Bedouin tents and enjoy the stunning desert landscapes.
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How does the tour support sustainable development goals?
The tour supports sustainable development goals by visiting the Iraq al-Amir Women's Centre, which directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 10, focusing on gender equality and reduced inequalities.
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What is the experience like at the Dead Sea?
At the Dead Sea, you can relax and enjoy the resort, luxuriate in the warm, mineral-rich black mud, and float in the calming waters.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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