“Filled with hypnotic landscapes and lost cities.”
100 Jordan with a difference
Highlights ■ Amman ■ Greco-Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Architecture ■ Desert Landscape ■ Aljun Castle ■ Middle Eastern Hospitality ■ Wadi Rum ■ Dead Sea ■ Petra Kitchen – Cooking Lesson
Tour notes ●
Group Departure Dates – 2011: 10 Mar; 07 Apr; 12 May; 16 Jun; 04 Aug; 15 Sep; 20 Oct; 17 Nov; 22 Dec. 2012: 15 Mar; 12 Apr.
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Guides – The services of an experienced local tour manager/ guide from Day 2-Day 6.
● Sightseeing – As detailed, including entrance fees. ● Transportation – Air-conditioned vehicles.
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Visa – The required Jordanian visa is not included in the tour price – details will be provided at the time of booking.
A wild and scenic region of spectacular desert scenery and haunting natural beauty, Jordan is one of the most fascinating destinations in Arabia, a captivating assortment of nomadic culture and historic spectacle that reaches back to the times of the old testament. It is filled with hypnotic landscapes and lost cities, desert vistas, Roman ruins and Crusader castles. Our expert guides will ensure you don’t waste a minute in your discovery of this inspirational landscape.
Day 1: London – Amman Fly to Amman with Royal Jordanian Airlines before transferring to the Al-Qasr Metropole Hotel where you will be spending the first 3 nights of your Jordan experience.
Day 2: Amman This is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and yet one of the most forward thinking in the Middle East. A thriving cultural scene attracts musicians, artisans and writers to inhabit Amman. Start your day on a guided tour of the city including the older down town area that has a bounty of life bursting from the traditional souks (markets) and thoroughfares. Other sites of interest include: the Citadel, National
Museum, Roman Amphitheatre, Folklore Museum and King Abdullah’s Mosque. (B)
Day 3: Amman – Jerash – Gerasa – Rassoun Journey 30 miles north of Amman to the City of Jerash – once a thriving Roman provincial city. As you walk through, it’s easy to imagine the merchants and bustling shops that were around 2000 years ago. Cross the stone bridge which provides a connection to the past and the City of Gerasa. This is a must for lovers of Greco-Roman architecture as Gerasa is one of the best preserved Roman provincial towns in the world. Next stop is Ajlun Castle which sits proudly and defiantly on top of Auf Mountain.
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