JORDAN ESCAPE - 8 Days

Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVAL AMMAN

Welcome to Amman. Pick up & transfer to hotel. Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a modern city with numerous ancient ruins. Atop Jabal al-Qala’a hill, the historic Citadel includes the pillars of the Roman Temple of Hercules. Later take Amman City exploration on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2
VISIT MADABA- GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ST. GEORGE- MT. NEBO- JERASH

After breakfast proceeds for a sightseeing tour. Visit Madaba – Madaba is an ancient town in Jordan, southwest of the capital Amman. It’s known for its 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. Later visit Mount Nebo – Mount Nebo is an elevated ridge of the Abarim in Jordan, approximately 710 meters above sea level. It is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land. Late afternoon visit Jerash – Jerash is a city in Jordan, north of the capital Amman. Inhabited since the Bronze Age, it’s known for the ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa just outside the modern city. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3
VISIT KERAK & DANA. OVERNIGHT AT WADI RUM

After breakfast visit Kerak & Dana. Nestled on the ancient caravan routes from Egypt to Syria, Kerak is most famous for its massive, imposing Crusader castle built in1132 AD by the Crusader King Baldwin I. Dominating the walled city, magnificent view from the top of the fortress, embracing the Dead Sea, the Jordan Valley, and the valley of Wadi Mujib. Dana is One of the most dazzling sites in Jordan, and a nature reserve area, Dana lies south of the Kingdom, stretching from the Sharaa mountains, with peaks 1800 meters above sea level, in the east, to Wadi Araba in the west. Dana was successively inhabited by Edomites, Assyrians, Romans, and many other civilizations. After sightseeing check-in at a hotel in Wadi Rum.

Day 4
SEE WADI RUM DESERT. JEEP TOUR AT OASIS & OVERNIGHT IN AQABA

Breakfast at the hotel Later proceeds to Wadi Rum desert. Enjoy in the desert. Take a jeep tour at Wadi Rum. There are many ways to explore this fragile, unspoiled desert retreat. Serious trekkers will be drawn to Wadi Rum, with challenging climbs some 1750 m high, while casual hikers can enjoy an easy course through the colorful hills and canyons. Naturalists will be drawn to the desert in springtime when rains bring the greening of the hills and an explosion of 2000 species of wildflowers. Red anemones, poppies, and the striking black iris, Jordan’s national flower, all grow at will by the roadside and in more quiet reaches. Proceed to Aqaba the largest Wadi.

Day 5
VISIT AQABA & ANCIENT ROSE-RED CITY OF LITTLE PETRA

After breakfast enjoys Aqaba. Aqaba is a Jordanian port city on the Red Sea’s Gulf of Aqaba. Inhabited since 4000 B.C., it’s home to the Islamic-era Aqaba Fort. Its beach resorts are popular for windsurfing and other water sports. Enjoy free time & later proceed to Petra. Petra knew to its inhabitants as Raqmu is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. Petra lies around Jabal Al-Madbah in a basin. Petra is also known as Rose city. Overnight at Petra.

Day 6
EXPLORE RED CITY OF LITTLE PETRA- SIQ AND THE WONDERFUL TREASURY

After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Petra. Al-Khazneh is one of the most elaborate temples in Petra, a city of the Nabatean Kingdom inhabited by the Arabs in ancient times. As with most of the other buildings in this ancient town, including the Monastery Al-Khazneh is one of the most elaborate temples in Petra, a city of the Nabatean Kingdom inhabited by the Arabs in ancient times. As with most of the other buildings in this ancient town, including the Monastery A wide valley outside leading to the Siq is known as the Bab as-Sīq. Ad Deir Monastery. High place of Sacrifice, Royal Toms, Petra Visitor centre, the temple is other sights to see.

Day 7
ARRIVE DEAD SEA

After breakfast proceeds to the Dead sea. Arrive check-in at the resort. The Dead Sea is a salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. It lies in the Jordan Rift Valley. Rest of the evening free to take activities near-dead Sea. Float on the dead Sea.

Day 8
DEPARTURE

Amman / Final Departure – Fly Back Home

INCLUSION

  • Return airfare Ex –
  • One time visa charges
  • Overseas medical insurance ( mandatory )
  • Stay as mentioned.
  • Sightseeing as mentioned
  • Surface transfers

EXCLUSION

  • Any increase in the airfare at the time of issuing tickets
  • Any meals
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Any other expenses which are specifically not mentioned

JORDAN – FAST FACTS

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JORDAN – FAST FACTS

Full Name: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Capital City: Amman
Time Zone: +2 GMT & – 3.5 IST
Language: The official language – Arabic, but English is widely spoken especially in the cities.
Religion: Islam
Currency: Jordanian Dinar
ROE: 1 USD approximately makes .7 JOD. 1 JOD is approximately 101 INR
Electricity: 230 Volts
Climate: Jordan has a hot, dry climate characterized by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool winters. The climate is influenced by Jordan’s location between the subtropical aridity of the Arabian desert areas and the subtropical humidity of the eastern Mediterranean area.
Shopping: Traditional keffiyehs (scarves) Kelaghayi…..Hand-painted ceramics…..Locally made chocolate…..Hipster T-shirts and accessories…..Ajloun olive oil…..Local artwork…..Arabic sweets……Jewellery……Spices…… Olive Oil Soaps ….dead Sea mud
ISD Code: +962
Airport: Amman—-Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) , Aqaba—King Hussein International Airport (AQJ), Maan Maan Airport (MPQ), Mafraq King Hussein Airport (OMF)
Indian Restaurants:
Chapatti Indian Restaurant Address: Wasfi At-Tall St., Amman, Jordan
Tandoori Oven Restaurant Address: Complex No 18, So’od Al-Qadi St 18, Amman, Jordan
Aishwarya Indian Restaurant Address: King Abdullah II St 126, Amman, Jordan

GENERAL INFORMATION

The word Jordan is thought to be derived from the Hebrew word “Yarden” which translates into something like “descend” or “to flow down”; something a river might do.
Jordan became an independent state in 1946 and is part of what was formerly known as Trans Jordan.
Jordan shares the lowest point (well actually it’s a line being the shore of the Dead Sea) on planet earth being about 427 meters BELOW sea level, with the West Bank and Israel.
The Dead Sea has a salinity of about 33% as compared to the ocean being about 3.5% saline. That is why everyone floats way high in the water.
Jordan is home to the ancient city of Petra. Known as “The Rose City” it is famous for its unique architecture carved directly into the rock face. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.
The final scenes from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade were filmed at Petra.
Unlike the other Arab states in the Middle East, Jordan has no oil of its own.
Alongside Egypt, Jordan is one of only two Arab nations to have made peace with Israel. In 1994, Jordan signed a peace treaty with Israel, ending the 46-year official state of war
Jordan is home to many biblical sites including, among others, the Jordan River where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, Mount Nebo where Moses died,

JORDAN - TRAVEL INFORMATION

Indian National requires a visa to travel to Jordan. Indian citizens can get visas. Apply for a visa at Jordan Consulate in New Delhi. You must have more than 6 month’s validity on your passport from the intended date of return. Return air ticket, Bank Statements, Travel itinerary & hotel booking are required.
Travel Insurance is advisable.
Yellow fever vaccination is required if traveling from infected areas
Dress modestly while visiting Mosques & shrines. Women should wear loose-fitting clothing and avoid wearing anything revealing. Always keep a scarf with you.
Smoking is permitted in public places.
Drink only bottled water
Before taking photographs, always ask for permission first, especially when women are present.
Take only metered taxis or Fix your fare before getting into a taxi.
Jordan is home to both Jordanians and Palestinians, and the subject of Israel is a very sensitive matter. So do not take part in political conversations.
Do cooperate with security checks.
Try to avoid eating and drinking (even water) or smoking in public during the holy month of Ramadan.
Tipping is customary, Do tip for good service.

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