Discovery Tour of Jordan
Per person sharing
Join the Discovery Jordan tour and spend one-week learning more about monumental churches, crusader castles and the lost city of Petra. Make a stop at the salt shores of the Dead Sea and drive through the lunar landscape of Wadi Rum.
Jordan has a past that may be etched in stone (and buried by sand), but its future is written in glass and steel.
Start this eight-day tour in Amman, the capital of Jordan and one of the Middle East’s up and coming cities. Here underground galleries, trendy cafes and skyscrapers can be found together with the treasures from Islamic antiquity.
At a glance
| Sun | Welcome to Amman. Transfer to hotel |
| Mon | Amman morning tour. Dinner at local Restaurant |
| Tue | Travel to the Dead Sea & Um Qais. Return to Amman |
| Wed | Visit Jerash and Ajloun. Overnight in Amman |
| Thu | Travel on Kings Way to Petra, with a stop in Madaba |
| Fri | Petra: full day tour |
| Sat | Experience the Wadi Rum and return to Amman |
| Sun | Transfer to Amman Airport. End of tour. |
Highlights
> Tour starts weekly on a Sunday
> Explore Amman historical treasures followed by dinner at a local restaurant
> Travel north and see spectacular views of the Sea of Galilee
> Visit the best preserved Roman city Jerash
> Stop at the oldest map of the Holy Land before reaching Petra
> Full day tour of Petra built by the Nabateans
> Take a trip through the Wadi Rum Desert in 4WD
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Itinerary
Amman
- Meet at Amman International Airport (arrivals between the hours of 8.00 AM and 8.00 PM).
- You will be met and assisted; through the airport upon your arrival and then transferred to the hotel of your choice in Amman.
- Overnight at your hotel in Amman.
Amman (B-D)
- 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.
- The afternoon is at your leisure to further explore the city of Amman.
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight at your hotel in Amman.
Amman (B)
- This morning we drive down to the lowest spot on earth and experience floating in the waters of the Dead Sea; be sure to bring your bathing costumes for this amazing experience.
- Continue northwards to Pella in the Jordan Valley.
- Continue to Um Qais; Gedara of the Bible (Mathew 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.
- Overnight at your hotel in Amman.
Inclusions
- Meet and assist on arrival and departure by our local representative
- Sightseeing tours and intercity transfers as per itinerary in AC vehicle
- 7 Nights’ Accommodation at selected hotels in a double room sharing
- Meals: as mentioned
- Local English Speaking Guide
- Entrance fees
- Tour starts on Sunday
Exclusions
- International/Domestic flights – Departure & Fuel taxes (Contact us for best airfares)
- Personal expenses, meals and drinks unless otherwise specified
- Travel insurance
- Jordan visa fee
- Tips
- Services not stated in the itinerary
Validity
- Rate valid for travel between 01 MAR 22 to 28 FEB 23
- High Season supplements may be applicable
Contact us for any other travel date required
Country information
Best time to go
Jordan’s climate depends on the elevation you will be. Springtime is the best time for visiting Amman and Northern Jordan. Summer time’s temperature (June-July-August) are high to extremely high, especially in the Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea area. December to February (winter) will have chilly mornings and nights. However, Aqaba at the Red Sea will have very pleasant days during these months
Jordan food & drink
The local cuisine is typically Middle Eastern which includes freshly made yogurt and cheese. Aubergines, chickpeas, lentils and beans are often the basis of a meal as well as Khoubs (flatbread). Alcohol is served in Restaurants/Bards except during the month of Ramadan. Black and herbal teas are the standard drink in Jordan
Tipping
In principle, a 10% service charge is added to Restaurant bills. All other tips will be at your discretion
Getting around in Jordan
Car rental is a popular way of getting around the country. Local buses go throughout the country, BUT, they do not have a set timetable an will not leave till the bus is full. Taxis in Jordan come cheap and a 20-minute ride should cost you not more than USD 5.00.
Culture and Language
A handshake in Jordan is the most common way to greet a person. Jordan, as the other countries in the Middle East, pride themselves on hospitality. Visitors receive a warm welcome when arriving in the country. Arabic is the official language, but English is widely spoken especially in the main cities. Attempting to learn a few Arabic words will gain you the respect from the locals. Never discuss politics
Local Cuisine
Mansaf: a dish of tender meat layered with paper-thin flatbread and aromatic rice
Falafel: crisp balls shaped from spiced chickpeas
Kanufa: Pastry layers topped with tangy cheese or cream and a popular dessert dish
Maqluba: A dish of rice, chicken, potatoes and vegetables which has been simmered for a long time at a low temperature
Zaarb: a traditional hearty meal eaten under the stars. Marinated meat mixed with chunks of vegetables and baked in a pit lined with hot coals and covered over by sand
Then there’s the Jordan desert. The Nabataean kingdom among the dunes – home to crusader castle. The desert of Lawrence of Arabia and white-robed shepherds leading their sheep across the desert. Travel across the lunar landscape of Wadi Rum on a 4 X 4 safari, float in the Dead Sea, explore palm-fringed wadis and wander old Roman roads to the ancient city of Petra.