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Wonders of Jordan Tour...October Half Term special
This 7 night tour is an excellent introduction to the many wonders Jordan has to offer, covering many of the fascinating historical sights from the the superbly  preserved classical city of Jerash to the delights of Petra voted last year as one of The Seven New Wonders of the World. Combining this with stunning landscapes, superb snorkelling in The Red Sea and the opportunity to try floating in The Dead Sea it is no wonder that this tour continues to be so popular...

23rd - 30th October 2009, 7 nights / 8 days
from £1295 per person plus taxes (approximately £200 per person)

PLEASE NOTE: Many tours are already fully booked for October half term however we have managed to secure availability for our clients.  This tour sold out very quickly last year and so please do contact our Jordan Holidays specialist Dave as soon as possible to confirm your places.

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
An ancient civilisation with timeless sites from biblical, Roman and medieval history including fabulous Petra, between the Dead Sea and Red Sea.

An important crossroads of the Middle East, Jordan is a land steeped in history where evidence of many of the world's greatest civilisations can be found. No less impressively, it's a country of dramatic scenic contrasts from the arrestingly beautiful to the ruggedly stark.

Biblical links abound at places like the Sea of Gallilea and Mount Nebo, from which Moses viewed the Holy Land. From later periods splendid Roman sites are scattered throughout the country as well as numerous Crusader castles.

 

 

FLIGHTS:

Date

Departure

Arrival

Airline

Code

23-Oct-2009

17:05 London Heathrow

23:59 Amman

Royal Jordanian

RJ112

30-Oct-2009

08:50 Aqaba

09:35 Amman

Royal Jordanian

RJ301

30-Oct-2009

11:15 Amman

14:45 London Heathrow

Royal Jordanian

RJ111

ACCOMMODATION:

Date

Hotel

Nights

23-Oct-2009

Intercontinental Hotel, Amman, Jordan

2

25-Oct-2009

Movenpick, Dead Sea, Jordan

1

26-Oct-2009

Movenpick, Petra, Jordan

2

28-Oct-2009

Movenpick, Aqaba, Jordan

2

Itinerary... 

23 October 2009
Today you will take a flight from London Heathrow to Amman Jordan. Upon arrival at Amman International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Intercontinental Hotel, Amman   2 nights   Standard Room        Bed & Breakfast

24 October 2009
Morning city tour of Amman, visiting the Roman Theater, the Citadel, the Archeology and the Folklore Museums, old and modern Amman.

Amman
The capital, spread over 19 hills, is a busy commercial centre with markets full of gold, spices and local handicrafts. Towering above the city stands the ancient Citadel and the regal columns of the Roman Temple of Hercules; nearby, the Roman theatre is still used for cultural events.

 Afternoon you will visit Pella (Tabaket Fahel) - Pella is a richly historical and predominantly unexcavated small village that was previously ruined in the 8th century by an earthquake. It is also a delightful natural setting of rolling green plains, lush plantations and forested hills. On a clear day you can look across the valley, through the hills of northern Palestine and Israel, and just discern the hills of Haifa on the Mediterranean coast. After Pella continue to Um Qais, Gedara , for a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee, the Yarmouk River and the Golan Heights.

Pella
Magnificently set in a fold of the hills that rise from the Jordan Valley 78 km north of Amman, Pella; known in Arabic as Tabaqat Fahl; is one of the most ancient sites in Jordan and a favorite of archaeologists being exceptionally rich in antiquities. It is perfectly situated, for there is a spring here which issues into a small river and never runs dry. The tell itself seems to have been continuously occupied since Neolithic times for some flints from this period have been found there; and some recent finds 2 km north of the tell even date to Paleolithic times, around 100,000 years ago.

25 October 2009
A late morning tour of Jerash (Gerasa of antiquity), the best-preserved city of Roman times, to visit its theaters, temples, churches and colonnaded streets.

Jerash
This ancient city is acknowledged to be one of the best preserved Roman provincial towns in the world. Amidst breathtaking ruins wander among the original temples, theatres, plazas, baths and colonnaded streets. Visit the beautiful amphitheatre and try the remarkable acoustics for yourself.

Drive on to Ajloun to tour the 12th century Saracen Castle built by one of Saladin’s lieutenants in the campaign against the Crusaders.  

Then continue to the Dead Sea - the lowest spot on Earth, and experience floating inwaters. Dead Sea

Dead Sea Movenpick           1 night          Standard Room        Bed & Breakfast

Dead Sea
Half an hour from Amman, in the Great Rift Valley, this is the lowest point on the surface of the earth, more than 400 metres below sea level. The exceptionally buoyant water, ten times saltier than the sea, is believed by many to have curative powers, hence the presence of several thermal spa hotels.

To reach this unique spot, the visitor enjoys a short 30 minutes drive from Amman, surrounded by a landscape and arid hills, which could be from another planet. En route a stone marker indicates "Sea Level", but the Dead Sea itself is not reached before descending another 400 meters below this sign.

26 October 2009
Drive south 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.

Madaba
Drive along the 5,000-year old 'King's Highway' to the 'City of Mosaics', home to the 6th century map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land created from 2 million pieces of coloured stone.

In many respects Madaba is a typical East Bank town which differs in one major aspect: underneath almost every house lies a fine Byzantine mosaic. Many of these mosaics have been excavated and are on display in the town's museum, but it is estimated that many more lie hidden waiting to be discovered.

Mount Nebo
Mt. Nebo is just west of Madaba, on a cliff overlooking the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea. Long believed to be the burial place or Moses, Mount Nebo has impressive mosaics and other remains from 4th. And 6th. Century A.D. churches, monasteries and hermitages, now maintained by Franciscan priests living near the site.

Believed to be the site where Moses is buried, this is the outstanding viewpoint in the region taking in the whole sweep of the Jordan Valley to the rooftops of Jerusalem and Bethlehem.

Kerak
Continue afterwards further south to the village of Kerak, Lunch will take place at local restaurant in the city followed by a visit to the famous castle lies in the biblical land of Moab and was a Moa’ bite stronghold long before the Crusaders built the castle for which it is famous today. Although it was not the first crusader’s castle to be built east of Jordan, its strength and location made Kerak the most important defences guarding the Latin Kingdom’s exposed eastern flank. End the visit then transfer directly to the hotel in Petra.

Petra Movenpick       2 nights                  Standard Room        Bed & Breakfast 

27 October 2009
A full day to visit the many sites of Petra, the 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 Theater, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaoun, Temple of the Winged Lion and other monuments. A break for optional lunch or you may wish to climb up to the Monastery.

Petra
One of Jordan's national treasures and by far its best-known tourist attraction. Much of the appeal comes from its spectacular setting deep inside a narrow desert gorge, a vertical split through the rock strata. The cliff walls soar to 200 metres with chambers hewn from the living sandstone. There are literally hundreds of buildings, ornate facades, tombs, baths and a three thousand seat amphitheatre. Best seen early morning or at sunset.

28 October 2009
Visit the Wadi Rum Desert (with a short ride in a 4x4 vehicle) and its awesome moon-like landscape, which provided the location for the film “Lawrence of Arabia”. Continue to Aqaba, Jordan’s only seaport city.

Wadi Rum
The largest and most magnificent of Jordan's desert landscapes (described by Lawrence as "vast, echoing and God-like"). The sandstone mountains, matching the colour of knife-edged dunes, can be explored by off-road vehicle, by camel or on foot.

Aqaba
When fantasy, sun and sea meet the charms and atmosphere of antiquity, the visitor can find himself, at any time of the year, at the 13th century Red Sea resort of Aqaba, which was in ancient times, the main port for shipments from the Red Sea to the Far East.

 For relaxation, water sports, and winter warmth, Aqaba is warm, sunny and inviting, fringed with palm trees, lapped by the crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Aqaba, cooled by a steady northerly breeze, and ringed by mountains that change in colour with the change of the hours. Snorkelling, water skiing, wind surfing, parasailing, fishing and a variety of other water sports, including unsurpassed scuba diving are just some of the popular activities to partake in.

Aqaba Movenpick                2 nights         Standard Room        Bed & Breakfast

29 October 2009
Free day in Aqaba

30 October 2009
Transfer to Aqaba airport for your short flight to Amman to meet your International Departure flight back to the UK.

PRICES INCLUDE:

·         Return economy flights on Royal Jordanian Airline

·         Transfer by deluxe A/C private vehicle with English-speaking driver

     02 Middle Size zAR

03~06 Mini Van 06 Seat

07~09 Mini Van 09 Seats   

10~18 Small Bus 18 Seats

          19~24 Medium bus 25 Seats

          25~29 Medium Bus 30 Seats

·         Local English Speaking Guide at Jerash for almost 02 Hours and at Petra for almost 03 Hours ONLY (For Individual 02-06 Pax)

·         Combined English-speaking guide for 6 Full Days Day 01 ~ Day 06 (Starting From 07 Pax)

·         Entrance fees to the sites mentioned above

·         Short horse ride in Petra  – Maximum 10 minutes

·         Accommodation at the above mentioned hotels on BB basis for 7 nights

·         Gala dinner (At Movenpick hotel Main Restaurant)

·         Assistance upon arrival and departure, English-speaking staff (Amman & Aqaba)

·         Porterage at the hotels and airports upon arrival and departure

·         1 ½ - 2 hours jeep tour in Wadi Rum – in open back jeeps

·         Free Collective Visa if you provide passport List 14 Days Prior to Arrival Starting From 05 Pax (All clients should arrive and Departure in the same Flight)

 

RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE: 

·         Visa (15.00$) upon arrival at Amman Airport

·         Departure tax whenever applicable

·         Tips to the driver, guide, horse boys at Petra, hotels & restaurant staff

·         Personal expenses

·         Lunches en route – except the Gala dinner

·         Drinks with meals

·         Travel insurance of any kind

·         Carriage ride at Petra

·         Anything not mentioned above

 

How to book...

Call Dave now on 0845 003 2211 or 01543 258631

This tour is both ATOL and ABTA protected for your financial protection

 

 

 

 

 

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