Arrival day and welcome: you will be greeted and assisted by a local representative at Queen Alia Airport; they will wait for you with a sign bearing the local agency's name and will assist you before you pass through border control and customs to obtain your visa. You will then head downstairs to collect your luggage. The local representative may have to wait at customs to meet other travellers, but once you have collected your luggage, they will escort you to your driver, who will take you to your hotel in Amman for the night in a shared transfer with other passengers. Depending on the time of arrival and the traffic in Amman, the journey will usually take between 45 minutes and an hour.
Please be advised that the order of visits may be changed for logistical reasons.
As stated, the hotel has a 5-star rating, based on local standards. The services provided may not be equivalent to European 5-star standards.
Tipping: Tipping is an entirely personal gesture, the decision whether or not to tip, and how much, is your own choice based on your satisfaction with the services received and your personal budget. That said, tips for the services provided are part of the local culture, are often expected, and will be highly appreciated. Suggested amounts:
Tourist guides: US$3-8 per person per day
Driver: US$3-5 per person per day
Restaurants: 10% or leave change
Petra Horseback Riding: US$2-5 (we recommend that you do not ride horses for animal welfare and safety reasons, but the handlers may still expect a tip)
The currency used is the Jordanian Dinar: exchange offices and cash machines are available almost everywhere; your driver and/or guide can assist you with the process.
Optional tours: some additional options are available during visits and sightseeings and will be proposed by your guide. Prices are often in Jordanian dinar. These excursions are optional and are in no way compulsory.
PLEASE NOTE: for those booking the “hotel only” package (without international flights), please provide us with your flight details as soon as possible via the contact form located in the “Help & Contact” section at the bottom of the page, so that we can organise your transfers.