Jordan Discovery

Morning tour of Amman, visiting the Roman Theatre, the Citadel, the Archaeology and the Folklore Museums, old and modern Amman, and one of the many art galleries in this capital city. Afternoon at leisure. This evening dinner is included at a local restaurant.

Drive down to the lowest spot on earth and experience floating in the waters of the Dead Sea. Continue northwards to Pella in the Jordan Valley. Continue to Um Qais, Gedara of the Bible (Matthew 8:28-43), for a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee, the Yarmouk River, and the Golan Heights. Return in the late afternoon to Amman.

A late morning tour of Jerash (Gerasa of antiquity), the best-preserved city of Roman times, to visit its theatres, temples, churches and colonnaded streets. Continue to Ajloun to tour the 12th century Saracen Castle built by one of Saladin’s lieutenants in the campaign against the Crusaders.

Drive southwards along the Kings’ Way to Petra, visiting Madaba with the oldest map of the Holy Land, and its Mosaic School, Mt. Nebo and the alleged burial site of Moses overlooking the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley; then drive through the magnificent scenery of Wadi Mujib to Kerak to visit the Crusader Castle (stop for lunch - optional own expense). Continue to Petra where accommodation has been reserved for the following two nights.

A full day to visit the many sites of Petra, this city that was carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans and lost to Civilization until re-discovered by the Swiss Burkhardt. Walk through the Siq, a narrow and winding fissure between the cliffs, to reach the Treasury, the Roman Theatre, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaoun, Temple of the Winged Lion, and other monuments. A break for lunch (optional – own expense) or you may wish to climb up to the Monastery. Upon completion of your visit, you will be returned to your hotel for overnight.

Visit the Wadi Rum Desert (with a short ride in a 4x4 vehicle) and its awesome moon-like landscape, where the film “Lawrence of Arabia” was shot. If time permits a short visit to Aqaba, Jordan’s only seaport city. Return to Amman on the Desert Highway (stop en-route for an optional lunch – own expense).

This morning you will be transferred to Amman International Airport, with assistance for departure formalities.

• 24/7 local operator support in Jordan
• Meet and assist prior to immigration with Jordanian visa on arrival (valid for NZ and Australian passport holders); airport assistance on departure
• 7 nights’ hotel accommodation
• Daily breakfast at hotels
• 1 x Dinner at local restaurant in Amman on Day 2
• Airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 8 (Note: arrivals between the hours of 8am and 8pm only)
• Transportation in comfortable air-conditioned coaches, vans and limousines
• Services of an Escort / Guide throughout the tour
• Entrance fees to sites visited and services of local guides where necessary
• Short horse ride inside Petra
• VAT taxes
• Jordan Travel Notes - issued by Innovative Travel

• International airfares
• Meals other than those specified
• Optional tours and excursions
• Porterage
• Tipping/Gratuities (Mandatory - refer to tour notes for a recommended guideline)
• Personal Expenses
• Hotel charges for minibar or any extra charges
• Visas (unless specified)
• Travel Insurance (compulsory)
• Any other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions above