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 you have collected your luggage, they will take you to your driver, who will in turn drive 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, where you will get a taste of what awaits you at the famous, actual 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.

Following breakfast, set off for the most hotly anticipated day of this adventure. Today, you will explore the renowned Nabataean site of Petra, the ancient capital of the Nabataean trading empire, which was taken over by the Romans in 106 AD. You will visit the site via the rear entrance, which can be reached by walking through the mountains.

Lunch along the way. 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 this majestic desert's magnificent mountainous landscapes. Then, set off for a jeep safari lasting around 2h30, which will allow you to discover the steep cliffs and impressive rock formations.

Afterwards, soak up the authentic Bedouin atmosphere. On the agenda: 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 at the campsite, it's time to head to the lowest point on Earth via the magnificent Wadi Araba road. We will stop along the way for a swim in the Dead Sea. Then, we will travel on to Madaba or Amman for the night. Tonight, you will dine at a local restaurant in a setting that is 100% Jordanian.

Overnight at the Madaba or Amman hotel (depending on availability).

Following a gentle wake-up call, you will visit the city of Madaba today. Next, you will head to Mount Nebo, which boasts spectacular views of the Holy Land. Finally, return to Amman for a tour of the capital. Have lunch at 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 you have recovered your luggage, they will take you to your driver, who will drive 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 meet your group of (up to) 18 people.

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 arrange 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 on this topic, 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 the change.
• Knights in Petra: US$ 2-5 (we recommend that you do not ride the horses for animal welfare and safety reasons, but the staff 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 machines are available everywhere, and your driver and/or guide can assist you with currency exchange.