8 days & 7 nights

Jordan — Itinerary



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Package will include:

  • 7 nights’ accommodations
  • 2 nights Amman
  • 2 nights Dead Sea
  • 2 nights Aqaba
  • 1 night Wadi Rum
  • All transfers
  • 14 meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services with French/Arabic-speaking guide throughout below itinerary
  • Entrance fees as per below itinerary

Day 1: Amman Airport — Amman hotel
Meet and assist at Amman Airport, transfer to Amman hotel for dinner & overnight

Queen Alia International Airport. After arrival, passenger heading to the passport control, once immigration formalities is settled with the help of our Airport Representative; guests walk out to luggage hall. Our company representative or guide will meet & greet outside the customs zone escorting your guests to the waiting transport that is parked outdoor and take you to your hotel.

  • Q.A.I.A: The airport, which extends across 19 million square meters, includes two parallel runways of 3,660 meters in length and 61 meters in width, with a separation of 1,446 square meters. QAIA terminal provides high standards for what passengers value most including: ample Food & Beverage and shopping areas, children’s play areas, clear signage, sufficient flight information screens, comfortable seating in waiting areas, and high levels of service at the customer assistance counter. For more information about QAIA facilities please click here.
  • CUSTOMS: All passengers will pass through the Green Lane «Nothing to Declare» where random checks will be done of luggage in X-rays. In case of lost luggage the person must proceed to Lost & Found and declare luggage arrived and luggage received. Lost & Found Office located after Customs Zone. Due to security reasons Lost Luggage must be retrieved personally with Identification.
  • ARRIVAL: Arrival Area includes Meet & Greet Area, cafe area, toilets (free of charge). Guides/ escorts with welcome signs will meet with in the Meet & Greet Area following the customs zone and transport will be parked outside the Arrival Hall.
  • LUGGAGE ASSISTANCE: Delivery of luggage from the Meet & Greet Area after customs for supplements and with pre-order. Luggage delivery from the belt to the bus a (after identification by each passenger or authorized travel staff). Please consider bigger vehicles or luggage van service in order to ensure convenient luggage handling. Please kindly pay attention to the vehicles luggage capacity: Big bus (45-50 seats - 45 suitcases), Small Bus (15 seats - 15 suitcases, Van (9 seats - 9 suitcases), Mini-van (5 seats - 5 suitcases), Sedan car (3 seats - 3 suitcases).
  • VIP SERVICES & GREEN CORRIDOR: Supplied upon request to facilitate group arrivals and delivered according to prepaid / pre-arranged services and timing informed in advance.
  • VISA UPON ARRIVAL: Waiving visa fees for tourists of all nationalities coming through Jordanian tour operators whether traveling individually or in groups. The visa fee is waived on the condition that the traveler/travelers spend a minimum of two consecutive nights in Jordan.

The requirements are follows:

  • Passport manifest (full passport details are submitted to DMC 5 days prior to arrival).
  • Exact program to show a minimum stay of 2 nights at QAIA.
  • Exact program to show a minimum stay of 3 night at land borders. Must be printed on Jordanian Tour Operator headed-paper.
  • Must be printed on Jordanian Tour Operator headed-paper.

Your clients must to meet our airport representative in order he will able to assist them with visa procedure on passport control and get it free.

Rest of the day at leisure to relax and adjust to your new exotic surroundings.

Overnight: Amman, Jordan
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Jerash – Ajloun - Dead Sea

After breakfast, your Tour Manager will pick you up from your Hotel in Amman to travel north to the immense archeological site of Jerash (antique city of Geraza), known as the “Pompei Of The East,” one of the best preserved Roman provincial towns in the world, uncovered during the late 20s after being hidden in the sand for centuries.

You will tour the soaring Temples of Artemis and Zeus, the Roman Forum, Hadrian’s Arch, the massive Theatre and mile-long Street of Columns (in a perfect state of preservation).

Conquered by General Pompey in 63 BC, Geraza city came under Roman rule and was one of the ten great Roman cities of the Decapolis League.

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You will continue your trip to Ajlun. Ajlun Castle was built by one of Saladin's generals in 1184 AD to control the iron mines of Ajloun, and to deter the Franks from invading Ajloun. Nearby is the Ajlun Nature Reserve, a 13 sq. km protected area of outstanding beauty and diverse wildlife, where we visit Ajlun Houses that are located in the nearby Rasun and Orjan villages:


  • The Soap House.
    At the Soap House located in Orjan village, local women use a variety of local ingredients, including lavender, geranium, mint and pomegranate, to create high-quality handmade natural olive oil soaps called Orjan Soap. Orjan soaps are all produced using pure olive oil, combined with other natural oils, plant extracts, and pure essential oils
  • The Biscuit House.
    The Biscuit House located in Orjan village is the kitchen where Tasali Jordanian delights are created. These products are handmade by local women and consist of natural ingredients, some of which are produced by House
  • House of Calligraphy.
    Want to learn more about the Jordanian culture and the Arabic language? House of Calligraphy in Rasun village offers tourists and locals alike the chance to have their names and favorite phrases written in fine Arabic script on leather, clothes or silk, as well as to interact with local workers in the area.

Then, travel to your hotel on the shores of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Pamper yourself with Dead Sea mud before luxuriating in the warm thermal pools, the hotel's spa facilities, or, perhaps float in the buoyant «unsinkable» waters of this salty sea.

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Overnight: Dead Sea, Jordan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Baptism Site

This morning, travel to the religious site of Bethany to explore first-hand the foundations of Christianity. The site of John the Baptist's settlement at Bethany where Jesus was baptized has long been known from the Bible and from Byzantine and medieval texts. The site has now been identified on the east bank of the Jordan River in Jordan, only 15 minutes by car from the Dead Sea Hotel. The Bethany area site formed part of the early Christian pilgrimage route between Jerusalem, the Jordan River, and Mount Nebo. This area is also associated with the biblical account of how the Prophet Elijah (Mar Elias in Arabic) ascended to heaven in a whirlwind on a chariot of fire.

After the tour, back to the hotel at Dead Sea. Take time to relax and enjoy the benefits of the mineral-rich therapeutic waters.

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Overnight: Dead Sea, Jordan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Dead Sea - Petra Visit - Aqaba

An astonishing day exploring hidden Petra! Enter the «Rose Red» city, hand sculpted from a mountain range by the Nabateans in the 3rd century BC. Begin your walk (or ride) at the imposing «Siq» a winding canyon road.

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At the end, you’ll gaze in total amazement at Petra’s most extraordinary monument - the towering Treasury building rising over 140 feet. Beyond, discover soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a theatre, burial champers and water channels – all remnants of a once great Nabatean culture. Today, Petra is both a Jordanian national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stop by shop of Ms. Marguerite van Geldermalsen (foreign wife of a Bedouin and author of the book «MARRIED TO BEDOUIN») and let you experience her life with the Bedouins. Lecture will be provided by Marguerite van Geldermalsen or her son. Hearing about an outsider blending in and being accepted by the Bedouin culture would be a great experience for you.

Create your own sand bottle – Personalize your souvenirs with sand bottles featuring sites from Jordan or bearing your name, or personalize them as gifts to your friends.

After tour, drive to Aqaba.

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Overnight: Aqaba, Jordan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Aqaba at Leisure
Day at Leisure

Discover the beauty of the Red Sea. Dive into the fascinating underwater world and marvel at the breathtakingly glorious colors of the coral reefs and marine life. Hotels in Aqaba offers a wide range of leisure facilities and activities for all ages

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Overnight: Aqaba, Jordan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Aqaba at Leisure - Wadi Rum Jeep Tour

After breakfast, is a coastal city in the far south of Jordan, Aqaba is best known today as a diving and beach resort, but industrial activity remains important to the area, and the town is an exporter of phosphate.

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Afternoon, departure to Wadi Rum, this is a stupendous, timeless place, virtually untouched by humanity and its destructive forces. Here, it is the weather and winds that have carved the imposing, towering skyscrapers, so elegantly described by T.E. Lawrence as «vast, echoing and God-like...». Enjoy the breathtaking sunset over Wadi Rum. Once you get back to the camp, for you will be waiting Traditional Campfire Bedouin Dinner under the stars accompanied by Arabic music.

After dinner, you will have the chance to discover the joy of meditation at the desert - relax both your body and mind and learn how to use meditation in all your activities. Enjoy Stargazing and look at millions of stars and planets…

Overnight: Wadi Rum, Jordan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: Wadi Rum Jeep Safari – Amman Hotel

After breakfast, discover Wadi Rum by Jeep Safari 4x4 vehicle for two hours into the Wadi system to explore some of the best known sites.

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During our tours Bedouins will share information about plants and the way they use them. For example, «Anabasis Articulate» they use for washing purposes as it has the ability to foam and clean. And dead plants are useful as fire wood. And for those who like to participate in Bedouin’s life, they can assist us in collecting fire wood. They will use this wood to provide you with delicious Bedouin’s tea.

After tour transfer to your hotel in Amman.

Overnight: Amman, Jordan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8: Amman Hotel – Amman Airport

After breakfast, direct transfers from Amman hotel to Q.A.I.

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Option 1 — 5* star hotels


* Hotels are subject to availability:

Category Hotel Nights No. Meal Plan Location
5* Amman International Hotel or similar 2 Nights HB Amman
5* Holiday Inn Dead Sea Hotel or similar 2 Nights HB Dead Sea
5* Marina Plaza Hotel or similar 1 Night HB Wadi Rum
4* Amman International Hotel or similar 2 Nights HB Aqaba


**Rates are quoted in DT (Tunisian Dinar) , per person sharing double/twin or triple room as follows:

Low season
Number of pax Rate per person in DBL/Twin/Triple Room, DT Rate per CHD 2-5.99 y.o, DT Rate per CHD 6-11.99 y.o, DT
15 pax < 2995.00 2180.00 2503.00
Single Supplement 978.00 - -

High season
Number of pax Rate per person in DBL/Twin/Triple Room, DT Rate per CHD 2-5.99 y.o, DT Rate per CHD 6-11.99 y.o, DT
15 pax < 3145.00 2195.00 2546.00
Single Supplement 1106.00 - -

Option 2 — 4* star hotels


* Hotels are subject to availability:

Category Hotel Nights No. Meal Plan Location
5* Mena Tyche Hotel or similar 2 Nights HB Amman
5* Dead Sea Spa Hotel or similar 2 Nights HB Dead Sea
- Hillawi Camp or similar 1 Night HB Wadi Rum
4* La Costa Hotel or similar 2 Nights HB Aqaba


**Rates are quoted in DT (Tunisian Dinar) , per person sharing double/twin or triple room as follows:

Low season
Number of pax Rate per person in DBL/Twin/Triple Room, DT Rate per CHD 2-5.99 y.o, DT Rate per CHD 6-11.99 y.o, DT
15 pax < 2790.00 1950.00 2217.00
Single Supplement 690.00 - -

High season
Number of pax Rate per person in DBL/Twin/Triple Room, DT Rate per CHD 2-5.99 y.o, DT Rate per CHD 6-11.99 y.o, DT
15 pax < 2881.00 1982.00 2260.00
Single Supplement 763.00 - -

Rates above are valid through the 01/06/2021- 30/12/2021; rates are subject to change without prior notice due to the fluctuation of fuel prices and change of government tax.

Low Season: 01/06/2021 – 15/09/2021; 16/11/2021 – 30/12/2021.

High Season: 16/09/2021 – 15/11/2021.

Flight plan:

  • 29.09.21 - 06.10.2021
  • 29.10 - 05.11.2021
  • 17.12 - 24.12.2021

Excluding periods: Eid Al Adha, Christmas and New Year, when prices are subject to availability and confirmation

  • Above mentioned rates are per person in USD in Double / Twin / Triple Sharing.
  • Babies of less than 2 years old travel for free.
  • Children from 2-5 years old pay 50% of above mentioned rates sharing parent's room's max 2 children in a room on separate beds.
  • Children from 6-12 years old pay 70% of adult rates sharing parent's room's max 2 children in a room on separate beds.
  • We recommend that clients obtain the Travel insurance from their country of origin.
  • HTL hold no responsibility of any harm, damage, injury due to force measure or any failure of delivering the service by any supplier, despite the fact that we will doour best to insure the delivery of a high quality service at all times.
  • Similar Hotels with same standards are offered if the above mentioned hotels are not available during the requested period.
  • Any increase changes on the government / service taxes will be applied on the above rates without prior notice.

Inclusions

  • Meet and assist upon arrival and departure.
  • International air ticket Tunis – Amman – Tunis in economy class
  • Medical insurance
  • Clean and Protective HTL set.
  • Transportation in modern AC private vehicles as mentioned above:
    • 18 Seats Small Bus: 08 – 15 pax.
    • 30 Seats Medium Bus: 16 – 30 pax
  • Private French & Arabic Speaking guide throughout all touring days.
  • Hotel accommodation as mentioned above on H.B basis.
  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned above (for Arab Nationalities).
  • Horse riding in Petra (800 m) (from the main gate till entrance of the Siq).
  • Visa.
  • All applicable taxes including 16% governmental tax and 10% service charges / at present.

Exclusions

  • Any personal expenses.
  • Lunches.
  • Drinks within meals.
  • Carriages in Petra.
  • All kind of tips.
  • Any not mentioned expenses and services.
  • PCR test.

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