Jordan Tour

Discover Jordan in 9 unforgettable nights with our all-inclusive tour. Enjoy return flights from Dublin via Abu Dhabi, staying in 4-star hotels in Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba. The package features daily breakfast, a special Wadi Rum dinner, airport transfers, and expert English-speaking guides. Highlights include Jerash, Ajloun Castle, Madaba’s mosaics, Mount Nebo, Kerak Castle, the breathtaking city of Petra, a Wadi Rum jeep tour, relaxing in Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. Travel with one checked bag (30kg) and explore Jordan’s rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture on this extraordinary journey.

Price Includes

• Return flights from Dublin to Amman (via Abu Dhabi)
• Airport taxes and security charges
• 9 nights 4* hotels: 2 nights Amman / 2 nights Petra / 1 night Wadi Rum / 2 nights Aqaba / 2 nights Amman
• Breakfast
• Dinner in Wadi Rum encampment
• Return Airport transfers
• 1 x 30kg checked in bag per person
• English Speaking guide throughout tours
• Visit to the Greco Roman City Jerash
• Visit to Ajloun
• Visit to Madaba- famous for spectacular Byzantine Mosaics
• Visit to Mount Nebo and the Crusadar Castle of Kerek
• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage CIty of Petra
• Visit to Wadi Rum – the colourful desert landscape
• Jeep tour in Wadi Rum
• Free time in the beach resort of Aqaba
• Visit to Umm Rasses – UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Visit to the Dead Sea – the famous Salk lake 400m below sea level
• Tour of Amman – the modern captial of Jordan

Cost Excludes

Valid Passports are required. Passports other than British or Irish, please check your Visa requirements – Visa is not included you must apply for this yourself.

Day 1 On arrival at Dublin Airport, please make your way to the check-in area for your flight. Once you have checked-in and received your boarding passes proceed through security to your departure gate. On arrival in Amman meet your coach transfer to your Hotel. Amman is the capital city of Jordan with its captivating blend of ancient history and modern vitality. Nestled within a hilly landscape, this vibrant metropolis serves as the beating heart of the country, exuding an enticing mix of tradition and progress.

Day 2 Amman Airport – Amman Overnight Meet and assist at Queen Alia International Airport (Amman Airport) by our staff and transfer to your next destination. Overnight in Amman hotel.

Day 3 Amman Hotel – Jerash Visit – Ajloun Visit – Amman Overnight

Breakfast Breakfast in Amman hotel.

Jerash / The Greco Roman city of Jerash known as Gerasa in ancient times is 45km north of Amman. Entry to the site is through the imposing Hadrian Arch erected to honor the visit of Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. A tour of the city will includes visits to the Hippodrome, the Oval Forum with its 56 Ionic columns, the Temple of Zeus, the 5000 seat South Theater, the Colonnaded Street and the Temple of Artemis. Visit Highlights: o Hadrian’s Arch. o Temple of Artemis. o Oval Plaza. o Colonnaded street. o Temple of Zeus. o South and North theaters. o Hippodrome. o The Jerash Archaeological Museum that displays artifacts excavated from the site. Visit Duration: 3 Hours Average Difficulty Level: Medium Ajloun / One of Jordan’s most scenic areas north of Amman. An evergreen landscape of hills and forests filled with local oak, pine and carob trees. On one of Ajloun highest hills lies the Rabbad Castle – an Islamic military fortress built by Saladin’s army to defend against the invading Crusaders. A great examples of Medieval Islamic architecture, with large gates, vaulted ceilings, towers, and wall slits acting as fortified windows for archers.
Visit Highlights: o Al Rabad castle. o Museum. Visit Duration: 1 Hour Average Difficulty Level: Medium Overnight in Amman hotel.

Day 4 Amman Hotel – Madaba Visit – Mount Nebo Visit – Shobak Visit – Petra Overnight Breakfast Breakfast in Amman hotel.

Madaba / The town of Madaba lies south of Amman along the ancient Kings Highway. The city is known for its spectacular collection of Byzantine Mosaics. The Greek Orthodox Church of St George in the center of the town houses the famous Byzantine era mosaic map of the Holy Land depicting valleys, hills and villages from Jerusalem to the Nile. Other churches and location around the town host other colorful mosaics. Visit Highlights: o Church of St. George- 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land in the Greek Orthodox. o Apostles church. Visit Duration: 1 Hour Average Difficulty Level: Low Mount Nebo / Reputed to be Moses burial place after he saw the “Promised Land”. From the Franciscan Church built on the remains of the Byzantine Monastery, there is a commanding view of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and the hills of the Holy Land. The interior of the church contains remnants of mosaic floors from different periods. Visit Highlights: o Byzantine basilica. o Archeological museum. o Old monastery grounds. o Scenic view of the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea with 4th century mosaic cross. Visit Duration: 1:20 Hour Average Difficulty Level: Low Shobak / The crusader fortress built by Baldwin I – King of Jerusalem – known as “Montreal” commands an imposing position on the caravan routes between Damascus and Egypt. It fell to the Islamic armies of Saladin after an 18 month siege. The Mamluks built over the crusader buildings later on in the 14th century. Today you can see the remains of the watchtower, wells, catacombs, prison and market place. Visit Highlights: o Shobak castle. Visit Duration: 1 Hour Average
Difficulty Level: Medium Overnight in Petra hotel.

Day 5 Petra Hotel – Petra Visit – Petra Overnight Breakfast Breakfast in Petra hotel.

Petra / The capital city of the Nabatean Arabs is one of the most famous archeological sites in the world and Jordan’s national treasure. Petra -which means Rose Red city, gets its name from the color of the rocky mountains the city is carved into. The city prospered in the 1st century AD through the trade of frankincense, myrrh, and spices. The Romans annexed the thriving city, but abandoned it in mid of the 4th century after a strong earthquake hit the city. The city was rediscovered by a Swiss explorer Johannes Burckhardt in 1812. Today Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is visited by thousands of people every day. Visit Highlights: o The Siq. o Al Khazneh (The Treasury) a temple with an ornate 45m-high Greek-style fa ade. o Royal tombs. o Amphitheatre. o Colonnaded street. o Qasr Al Bint. o Extra free time to explore, visit the “Dier” or monastery. Visit Duration: 4 Hours Average Difficulty Level: Medium Overnight in Petra hotel.

Day 6 Petra Hotel – Little Petra Visit – Wadi Rum Visit – Wadi Rum Overnight Breakfast and Dinner

Breakfast in Petra hotel. Little Petra / Al Beidha is an ancient archaeological site located a few kilometers north of the World UNESCO site of Petra. Al Beidha is also known as Little Petra due to its similarities in architecture with the main site. It is thought to have been an important suburb of Petra and is entered through a narrow opening, similar to Siq but of a much smaller scale. Visit Highlights: o Tombs. o Temples. o Water channels. o Cisterns carved out of the rock. o Remains of frescoes on plaster. Visit Duration: 1 Hour Average Difficulty Level: Low Wadi Rum / A colorful desert with sandstone mountains and sheer cliffs that resemble a landscape from Mars. It’s a unique landscape that has been the backdrop of several Hollywood films over the years. Tourists flock to this desert to enjoy watching sunsets, desert safaris, trekking, camping and other adventurous activities. Visit Highlights: o Natural rock scapes. o Sand dunes. o Ancient inscriptions. 4×4 Pickup Tour Highlights: o Khazali canyon and prehistoric inscriptions and carvings. o Tea with bedouins. o Lawrence’s spring, a natural watering hole. Visit Duration: 2 Hours Average Difficulty Level: Low Overnight in Wadi Rum camp. 2 Hours Jeep in Wadi Rum Tour by 4×4 Jeeps in Wadi Rum for two hours.

Day 7 Wadi Rum Camp – Aqaba Visit – Aqaba Overnight
Breakfast Breakfast in Wadi Rum camp.

Aqaba / Jordan’s jewel on the Red Sea and its only port. The once quiet fishing town is a thriving city with many beach resorts, hotels and scuba diving clubs. A lot to do in the city including water sports, world class golf, shopping in the local souks and markets, or just soaking in the sun on the sandy beaches. Visit Highlights: o Great Arab Revolt Plaza. o Aqaba Castle. o Al Sharif Hussein Bin Ali’s House. Visit Duration: 3 Hours Average Difficulty Level: Low Overnight in Aqaba hotel. Day (7): Aqaba Free Day
Breakfast Free day in Aqaba.

Day 8 Aqaba Hotel – Kerak Visit – Umm Rassas Visit – Amman Overnight Breakfast Breakfast in Aqaba hotel. Kerak / At 900 meters above sea level, the Crusader Castle of Kerak – one of the largest in the Levant – is dominating. Due to its location east of the Dead Sea, Crac des Moabites (Kerak of Moab) as the Crusaders called it controlled the trade route between Damascus, Egypt and Mecca . The castle and the city were later taken over by the Muslim armies of Saladin. Today Kerak is a thriving city with a population of around 170,000 inhabitants. Visit Highlights: o Kerak castle. Visit Duration: 1 Hour Average Difficulty Level: Medium Umm Rassas / The UNESCO World Heritage site is a few kilometers off the ancient Kings Highway. The archeological site is home to 16 churches built between the 3rd and 9th centuries AD as well as a fortified Roman Military camp. A number of the churches have well preserved mosaic floors depicting trees, birds, animals and even towns and cities that were important at the time. Visit Highlights: o Three Byzantine era churches. o Mosaics. Visit Duration: 1 Hour Average Difficulty Level: Low Overnight in Amman hotel.

Day 9 Amman Hotel – Baptism Site Visit – Dead Sea Visit – Amman Overnight Breakfast Breakfast in Amman hotel. Baptism Site / (Al-Maghtas) is a unique Christian pilgrimage site associated with the baptism of Jesus Christ. It is known as the location where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist and is considered the place of the spiritual birth of Jesus Christ. Visit Highlights: Baptism basins, Elijah’s hill, Baptism site of Jesus Christ and Jordan River. Visit Duration: 2:30 Hours Average Difficulty Level: Low Dead Sea / A salt lake whose banks are more than 400m below sea level, the lowest point on dry land. It’s famously hypersaline water makes floating easy, and its mineral-rich black mud is used for therapeutic and cosmetic treatments at area resorts. The surrounding desert offers many oases and historic sites. Visit Highlights: Entrance to Dead Sea Spa hotel, Free time at Dead Sea. Visit Duration: 2-3 Hours Average Difficulty Level: Low Overnight in Amman hotel.

Day 10 Amman Hotel – Amman City Tour – Amman Airport Departure Breakfast Breakfast in Amman hotel. Amman / A modern capital with a population of around 4 million people. It’s been inhabited since the Neolithic period and was also known as Rabath Ammon in the Iron age and Philadelphia during the Greek and Roman times. The Citadel- located on one of Amman’s hills – is home to the Roman Hercules Temple and Islamic Ummayad Palace. The Citadel overlooks the Roman Amphitheater in downtown Amman, which is cut into the side of a hill and seats more than 6000 spectators. Visit Highlights: o The Citadel (Temple of Hercules, Umayyad palace and Byzantine church). o Roman amphitheatre. o Downtown gold souk and old city market. Visit Duration: 3 Hours Average Difficulty Level: Low Free time Amman OVERNIGHT at Hotel on Last Day NOT INCLUDED Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport (Amman Airport) for departure formalities.

• Single Supplement Cost£340 per person