Included in this offer :

• A stay of 9 days / 8 nights in a 4hotel, local standards
• Board according to programme
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• Group return airport/hotel transfer
• Half-day desert safari including lunch
• Sightseeing and entrance fees according to the programme
• Local guides in Dana Petra and Jerash (1h30/2h)
• Free visa on arrival at the airport (if copies of passports are sent to us at least 10 days before departure)
• Transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle with driver.
• A bottle of mineral water per person, per day
• Welcome and assistance at the airport of arrival

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PRIVATE HISTORY AND NATURE TOUR BY THE RED SEA

A land of cultural heritage and desert, Jordan reflects the influence of many different civilisations. Bordered by the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, the country is home to some of the most significant historical sites in the Middle East. On this tour, you will discover Jordan's unmissable attractions. This trip is sure to create unforgettable memories.

Your day-by-day itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Amman

Day 2: Jerash - Amman

Day 3: Amman - Dead Sea

Day 4: Karak - Dana Nature Reserve - Petra

Day 5: Petra

Day 6: Wadi Rum

Day 7: Red Sea - Aqaba

Day 8: Ma'in - Amman

Day 9: Departure / Amman return flight

Please note that accommodation may be subject to change depending on the selected flights and availability.

Your detailed itinerary

DAY 1 | ARRIVAL IN AMMAN

Reception and assistance by our representative at Queen Alia Airport (Amman). He will be waiting for you with a sign bearing your name and will assist you before you go through border police and customs to obtain your visa. Once you have collected your luggage, he will accompany you to your driver, who will take you to your hotel in Amman for the night.

DAY 2 | FROM THE POMPEII OF THE MIDDLE EAST TO THE OTTOMAN CAPITAL

Have breakfast at the hotel, then depart for the ancient city of Jerash (also known as Gerasa), which is located approximately 45 km from Amman. It is the second largest site in Jordan after Petra. Today, it is considered to be one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities in the Near East. Hidden under the sand for several centuries before being discovered and restored over 70 years, the city was built entirely of orange-pink limestone. Walking along the 'Harmony Trail', you will understand why this city exemplifies the peaceful coexistence of Muslim and Christian populations in Jordan. You will then enjoy a traditional meal with a local family in the region.

Return to Amman for the night. Dinner is not included.

DAY 3 | THE DEAD SEA AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

After breakfast, you will go on a tour of Amman. This includes visits to the Amman Citadel, the Archaeological Museum, the Hercules Temple, the Umayyad Palace, the Roman Theatre and the Old City. Next, you will travel to Madaba, the 'City of Mosaics', to visit St George's Church, home to the oldest known map of the Holy Land. This 6th-century mosaic, which has barely been altered, depicts the geography of the Byzantine Near East.

In the afternoon, head to your seaside hotel for a unique experience at the lowest point on the planet: the Dead Sea.

Lunch and dinner are not included.

DAY 4 | KERAK CASTLE AND HIKE IN DANA

After breakfast — and perhaps a final swim in the Dead Sea — head to southern Jordan. Your first stop will be Kerak, the unofficial capital of the south, which is still largely enclosed by Crusader-era walls on top of a hill. It boasts one of the best-preserved Crusader castles in the Middle East. Next, head to the Dana Nature Reserve, where you will set off on a walk through the village of Dana, which dates back to 4000 BC. The trail winds through the village, passing terraced gardens and local craft workshops. You will have the opportunity to meet local residents, admire the original Ottoman architecture and discover more about the area's rich history. A total of 700 plant species, 190 bird species, 37 mammal species and 36 reptile species have been recorded in the reserve to date.

After this day, head to Little Petra for the night. You will get a sneak peek of what awaits you tomorrow.

Lunch and dinner are not included.

DAY 5 | PETRA, ‘THE LOST CITY’

After breakfast, it's time for the most eagerly awaited day of the trip! 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. Petra is located on the edge of the Wadi Araba valley. Once inside, you will notice that there are very few freestanding buildings, as the Nabataeans preferred to carve their homes into the pink sandstone cliffs. Next, the tour will take you to the Khazneh, one of Petra's most elaborate temples. Here, you will learn how the Nabataeans carved their homes into the rock faces.

Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight stay in Petra.

DAY 6 | PETRA - WADI RUM

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for the Wadi Rum desert. Admire the beauty of the desert valleys and their ‘overwhelming grandeur’. You will set off on a 2½-hour 4x4 tour of Wadi Rum, with lunch in the desert. You will explore the magnificent desert and mountainous landscapes of Wadi Rum and, finally, soak up the authentic Bedouin atmosphere. On the programme: campfire, stargazing and a traditional Jordanian meal. Experience a night in the desert in a simple, minimalist camp.

Dinner and overnight stay in the desert.

DAY 7 | FROM THE DESERT TO THE SEA

After a gentle wake-up call and breakfast in the desert, head for the Red Sea. Before departure, you will have the morning free to enjoy the desert landscapes a little longer.

Then, head for the seaside resort of Aqaba, where you will have free time to enjoy the seabed.

Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight stay in Aqaba.

DAY 8 | FROM THE RED SEA TO THE HOT SPRINGS OF MA IN

After a gentle wake-up and breakfast by the Red Sea, return to northern Jordan. You will travel up the famous Wadi Araba road to admire the beautiful landscapes of the south before arriving at Ma In, where you will enjoy lunch at the magnificent Evason Ma In hotspring resort. You will also enjoy the natural pool below the hot waterfalls. After this relaxing break, return to Amman for your last night in Jordan. Dinner is not included.

DAY 9 | DEPARTURE FROM AMMAN

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

Your accommodation

During your tour, you will be accommodated for 8 nights in 4-star hotels (local standards):

• Amman (2 nights): 4-star Lilac Hotel Amman (or similar)
• Dead Sea (1 night): 4-star Dead Sea Spa Hotel (or similar)
• Petra (2 nights): 4-star Petra Moon Hotel (or similar)
• Wadi Rum (1 night): 4-star Mazayen Rum Camp (or similar)
• Aqaba (1 night): 4-star City Tower Hotel (or similar)
• Amman (1 night): 4-star Lilac Hotel Amman (or similar)

Your board

During your stay, meals are provided according to the programme and planned visits. This includes:

• 8 breakfasts: from day 2 (inclusive) to day 9 (inclusive)
• 3 lunches: on day 2, day 6 and day 8
• 1 dinner: on day 6

USEFUL INFORMATION

Arrival day and welcome: Welcome and assistance by a local English-speaking representative at Queen Alia Airport, who will be waiting for you with a sign bearing your name and will assist you before you go through border control 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 down 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 accompany 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 traffic in Amman, the journey normally takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour. Your tour will begin the following day.

The order of visits may be changed for logistical reasons.

For those booking the ‘hotel only’ option (without international flights), please provide us with your flight details as soon as possible via the contact form located in ‘Help and Contact’ at the bottom of the page, so that we can arrange your transfers.

As indicated, the hotel is rated 4-star according to local standards. The services provided may not be equivalent to 4-star standards in the UK.

Tips

• Tipping is an entirely personal gesture. The decision to tip or not, 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 rendered is part of the local culture and is often expected and will be greatly appreciated. We are often asked for help and guidance, so 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 boys can still expect a tip)

VISA

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

Currency

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

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.

Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

VACCINE

For information concerning travel health requirements (vaccinations, health risks, etc.) please see the following resources:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/

VISA

For the latest information on which travel documents (visas, passports, etc.) British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resources:
https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check
https://www.passportindex.org/comparebyPassport.php?p1=uk&fl=&s=yes
https://www.travisa.com/Visa_Search

IDENTITY

Please be sure to verify that your necessary Identification documents (passport and/or ID card dependent upon the country to which you will be travelling) have valid expiration dates, i.e. verify your ID documents have not yet expired. Also, be sure to remember to bring these necessary documents with you. It is also recommended to make copies of all travel documents in the event of an emergency.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

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NEED HELP FINALISING YOUR BOOKING?

020 3318 2660
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