Jordan, Amman

Secrets of Jordan 4^*

A representative will be waiting for you at Queen Alia Airport in Amman to welcome you and assist you with your arrival formalities. They will be holding a sign with the name of the local agency on it. The representative will assist you through border police and customs to obtain your visa. Once your luggage has been collected, you will be accompanied to your driver, who will take you to your hotel in Amman for the night.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for the ancient city of Jerash or Gerasa, Jordan's second great site after Petra. Then on to Ajloun to visit the very impressive fortress (Qalaat al Rabad), nestling at the top of a mountain. Lunch will be on a farm with a local family, where you will learn more about life as a farmer in Jordan. Finally, we'll head to the city of As Salt, the former Ottoman capital. After this immersive experience you will return to Amman for the night.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and early departure for Petra. Your first stop will be Little Petra to get a taste of what awaits you at the famous site of Petra. After lunch you will visit the site of the lost city. Today's guided tour takes you through the Siq before arriving at the Khazneh, one of the most elaborate temples on the site.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Petra.

After breakfast, departure for the most eagerly awaited day of the trip. Today you will explore the renowned Nabataean site of Petra, capital of the ancient Nabataean trading empire until it was taken over by the Romans in 106 AD. You will visit the site via the back entrance where you will arrive after a walk through the mountains.

Lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Petra.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for the Wadi Rum desert. You'll start the day exploring the magnificent mountainous landscapes of Wadi Rum. We'll take a jeep safari lasting around 2h30, which will allow you to discover the sheer cliffs and impressive rock formations.

Afterwards, soak up the authentic Bedouin atmosphere. The programme includes a campfire, stargazing and a traditional Jordanian meal. Experience a night in the desert in a simple, minimalist camp.

Dinner and overnight in Wadi Rum.

After a gentle wake-up call and breakfast in the camp, we will head for the lowest point on earth via the magnificent Wadi Araba road. We'll stop en route to enjoy a swim in the Dead Sea. Then on to Madaba or Amman for the night. This evening you will dine in a local restaurant in a 100% Jordanian setting.

Overnight at the Madaba or Amman hotel (subject to availability).

After a gentle wake-up call, visit the town of Mādabā. You will then drive to Mount Nebo, which offers spectacular views of the Holy Land. Finally you will return to Amman for a tour of the capital. Lunch in a local restaurant.

Dinner and overnight in Amman.

After breakfast and depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Amman airport and assistance with departure formalities.

Day of arrival and welcome: You will be met and assisted by a local English-speaking representative at Queen Alia airport, who will be waiting for you with a sign bearing the name of the local agency and who will assist you before you pass through the border police and customs to obtain your visa. Please note that this procedure can be lengthy, taking between 45 minutes and 1 hour depending on the number of travellers. You will then go downstairs to collect your luggage. The local representative may have to wait at customs for other travellers, but once your luggage has been collected, he will accompany you to your driver, who will take you to your hotel in Amman for the night in a group transfer with other passengers. Depending on your arrival time and traffic in Amman, the journey normally takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour. Your tour will start the following morning, when you will be reunited with your group of 18 people (maximum).

The order of visits may change for logistical reasons.

For people booking the ‘hotel only’ package (without international flights), please let us know your flight details as soon as possible using the contact form in ‘Help and Contact’ at the bottom of the page, so that we can organise your transfers.

As indicated, the hotels are classified as 4-star, according to local standards. The services provided may not be equivalent to European 4-star standards.

Tipping

• Tipping is an entirely personal gesture; the decision whether or not to tip and how much to tip is at your discretion, depending on your satisfaction with the services received and your personal budget. That said, tipping for services provided is part of the local culture and is often expected and much appreciated. As we are often asked for help and guidance, we would like to suggest the following amounts:
• Tour guides: US$ 3-8 per person per day
• Driver: US$ 3-5 per person per day
• Restaurants: 10% or leave change
• Horsemen in Petra: US$ 2-5 (for animal welfare and safety reasons, it is recommended that you do not ride horses, but the guides may still expect a tip)
  

VISA

• The visa is obtained locally (a simple stamp)
• We can arrange a visa for you free of charge if you send us a copy of your passport at least 10 days before departure.
• The passport must be valid for 6 months after the date of departure from Jordan.
  

Currency

• The currency used is the Jordanian dinar: Exchange offices and cash dispensers are available everywhere, and your driver and/or guide can help you with the currency exchange procedure.