Experience some of the most incredible sites in Jordan on this 11-day customizable adventure.
Jordan is a country filled with warm friendly locals, jaw-dropping natural wonders, stunning crusader citadels, and the world re-known archaeological site, Petra. The ancient Nabataean city of Petra is, without doubt, one of the Middle East’s most spectacular, unmissable sights, battling it out with Machu Picchu or Angkor Wat for the title of the world’s most dramatic ‘lost city’. There are so many more reasons to visit including incredible vistas, delicious local cuisine, amazing hikes, floating in the Dead Sea, ancient Roman ruins, and desert camping to name a few.
More hiking? More cultural visits? More Archaeology? No problem, this Jordan Experience Tour is fully customizable so let us tailor-make a trip specifically for you.
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Highlights
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THIS IS A CUSTOMIZABLE ITINERARY FOR GROUPS OF ALL SIZES.
DATES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAY 1: WELCOME TO AMMAN, JORDAN
Welcome to Jordan! Meet and assist at Queen Alia International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Amman.
Overnight in Amman
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DAY 2: AMMAN CITY TOUR + COOKING CLASS
Start your visit to Jordan with a tour of the old city of Amman exploring the Citadel and the Roman Theatre, two of the most popular archaeological sites in the city, and the Jordan Folklore Museum.
Afterward visit one of Amman’s oldest neighbourhoods, Jabal al-Weibdeh, passing by several art galleries, like Darat Al-Funun and Dar Al-Anda, museums, and local antiquities and handicraft shops. Then you will have a cooking experience at Beit Sitti (House of my grandmother), learn how to cook Arabic food, and enjoy your creation. In the evening we introduce you to another side of Jordan by setting up a wine tasting session.
Overnight in Amman.
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DAY 3: JERASH – AJLOUN
Depart from your hotel in Amman. Head north to walk through history in Jerash, regarded as one of the most important and best preserved Roman cities in the Middle East. Drive to Ajloun and visit the castle, dominating the Ajloun skyline and was built to ward off the Crusader armies at the key trade and pilgrimage intersection between Jerusalem, Cairo, Damascus, and Mecca.
Then visit a local home and savour an amazing Jordanian meal. Back to Amman to spend the night.
Overnight in Amman
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DAY 4: AS-SALT + FEYNAN ECOLODGE
After breakfast head out of your hotel to As-Salt to explore a city that was built on very hilly terrain. The center of town lies in the middle of a deep valley and the town spreads up the surrounding hills. Visit Abu Jaber and As-Salt Museums among many more interesting stops. Then proceed to Feynan Ecolodge to spend the night.
Every evening, a guided sunset walk leads from the lodge on a short walk (around 20-30 min) up to a nearby hilltop, for freshly brewed Bedouin tea and stunning views westwards as the sun sets over the vast Wadi Araba deserts. The sunset walk is well worth the visit!
Overnight at Feynan Ecolodge.
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DAY 5: FEYNAN LOCAL EXPERIENCE + PETRA KITCHEN
After breakfast, you can stay at your Ecolodge where multiple activities are arranged, offering you the chance to engage with the locals, whether it be a walk you can join or have a coffee with them, or even cook an authentic vegetarian meal!
Later on this day you will drive to Petra. At 6:00 pm you will have a cooking class where you will be guided through how to prepare a traditional Jordanian meal, from dips and appetizer’s to a main course and dessert. Then sit and enjoy the meal you have made.
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DAY 6: PETRA VISIT
After breakfast, we head to visit the Nabatean Red Rose city of Petra, one of the 7 World Wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enter the city through a 1KM long narrow gorge which is flanked on either side by 80m high cliffs! Notice the dazzling colours and formations of the rocks. The site is massive and contains hundreds of elaborated rock-cut tombs, a treasury, Roman-style theatres, temples, sacrificial altars, and colonnaded streets.
Overnight in Petra.
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DAY 7: WADI RUM – JEEP TOUR
In the morning after breakfast, drive from your hotel in Petra and head south to Wadi Rum, where you will take a full day jeep tour with lunch, the jeep tour will allow you to travel around Wadi Rum’s valleys, canyons, dunes, and deserts discover rock inscriptions, majestic views of mountains and landscapes and narrow gorges.
At each stop, you have the opportunity to hike and scramble and explore in your own time. Then you will drive back to your camp; enjoy the delicious Bedouin dinner, the stars, and the night in the desert.
Overnight Wadi Rum.
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DAY 8: BOAT RIDE – AQABA
After breakfast, you will drive south to Jordan’s window to the Red Sea. Aqaba brings a refreshing variation to the sands of Wadi Rum and Petra. On this day you will have the Yasmeina Boat ride. The diving and snorkelling boat Yasmeina visits several beautiful diving places. The ride will give you the opportunity to see the fascinating view of the underwater world. Passengers are treated on the boat with grilled lunch and salads, mineral water, and tea. During the breaks between snorkelling and swimming, you can sunbathe and relax on the boat’s sun deck. The boat ride starts at 10 am at the Royal Yacht Club and returns back around 3 pm.
Overnight in Aqaba.
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DAY 9: SAFI CRAFTS + DEAD SEA
Leave Aqaba and head to the Ghour Al Safi, where you will visit the Safi Crafts, the women of the Safi Crafts create innovative textile crafts using natural dyes and imagery inspired by the local life and heritage. Later on this day you will be transferred to the lowest elevation on earth to float and relax at the Dead Sea.
Overnight at the Dead Sea.
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DAY 10: MADABA – MT. NEBO
Depart from your hotel at the Dead Sea and drive to Madaba. Explore the town of Madaba and discover the amazing Byzantine mosaics excavated from throughout the town. See the Madaba Map, the oldest preserved mosaic map of the Holy Lands. Drive to Mount Nebo and wonder at the view where Moses looked across to the Promised Land and later died and was buried. Journey back through Jesus life and visit the site where he was baptized. Supported by many biblical, archeological, and historical evidence, Bethany Beyond the Jordan was recognized as the authentic site of Jesus’ baptism. Enjoy your evening and night at the Dead Sea.
Overnight at the Dead Sea
DAY 11: DEPARTURE DAY
Enjoy your morning relaxing, floating in the salt waters, or resting by the pool. You can always pamper yourself with your chosen spa treatment!
Our driver will pick you up and drive you to Queen Alia International Airport to catch your departure flight.
OR…extend your trip to Egypt or Israel or beyond!
Thanks for travelling with Finisterra!
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Tour Exclusions
IMPORTANT NOTES
PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary is subject to change. Although we always do our best to stick to the itinerary, due to the ever-changing nature of Mother Nature, activities, hotels, and visits are subject to change due to forces beyond our control.
FLIGHTS: Please do not purchase your flights until this tour is confirmed.
PASSPORTS: Must be valid for at least 6 months upon return date to your home country. Proper documentation is the responsibility of each traveller.
VISAS & VACCINATIONS: Responsibility of the traveller.
Date: Custom Departure available upon request
Prices from: $4295 USD per participant based on Double / Twin accommodation
*Please note, the hotels and routing of this tour can be altered to best suit your needs. Prices may vary.
Travel Insurance
Cancellation, Travel, Flight, and Health insurance are required and are the responsibility of the participant to research and secure the appropriate coverage. Click HERE for a Travel Insurance Quote or please email nicola@finisterra.ca for a quote.
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Waiver Form
All participants will be required to sign a Waiver Form prior to departure.
Please note that these are just sample hotels and all accommodation is subject to change. We can upgrade hotels for an additional fee.
4 and 5 Star Hotels (*Hotels subject to change)
Amman International Hotel Amman 4* 3 www.ammaninternational.com
Intercontinental Aqaba resort Aqaba 5* Standard – https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/
Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea Dead sea 5* Standard B.B 2 http://www.ihg.com
Feynan Eco-lodge Feynan 1 http://www.ecohotels.me/Feynan
Petra Guesthouse – Crowne Plaza Petra Petra 4* Standard B.B 2 http://www.crowneplaza.com
SunCity Camp Wadi Rum The Martian www.suncitycamp.com
Please note that these are just sample hotels and can be upgraded or changed to best suit your needs.
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