Included in this offer :

• Private tour of 15 days / 14 nights in 4*-star hotels (local standards)
• Accommodation as mentioned in the programme (or similar) in 4-star hotels
• Breakfast included
• Half-board on days 3,4 and 8
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• Return transfer from airport to hotel
• Transport and land transfers included
• Excursions and visits mentioned in the programme
• Admission fees to sights mentioned in the programme
• The services of a local driver-guide during the tour
• A local guide in Petra & Jerash for 1.5-2 h
• Free visa on arrival at the airport (if copies of passports are sent to us at least 10 days before departure)

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ANCIENT JORDAN: HIDDEN TREASURES AND LEGENDARY CITIES

Enjoy an unforgettable 15-day, 14-night private tour of Jordan. Explore the vibrant capital, Amman, and immerse yourself in the ancient history of Petra, the rose-coloured city of the Nabataeans. Marvel at the spectacular landscapes of the Wadi Rum desert, where silence and breathtaking panoramas await you. Unwind on the idyllic beaches of Aqaba and take a dip in the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea. Finally, treat yourself to a unique swim in the Dead Sea, which is famous for its therapeutic properties.

This tailor-made trip combines culture, nature, relaxation and adventure. Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or simply looking for relaxation, this Jordanian adventure promises to create unforgettable memories.

Your day-by-day itinerary:

Day 1: Amman

Day 2: Amman - Desert Castles - Amman

Day 3: Amman - Jerash - Ajloun - Amman

Day 4: Amman - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Dana

Day 5: Dana - Shobak - Little Petra - Petra

Day 6: Discovering Petra

Day 7: Petra and its treasures

Day 8: Petra - Wadi Rum

Day 9: Wadi Rum - Aqaba

Day 10: Free day in Aqaba

Day 11: Aqaba - Wadi Numeira - Dead Sea

Day 12: Dead Sea - Bethany - Umm Qais

Day 13: Umm Qais - Pella - As Salt

Day 14: As Salt - Amman

Day 15: Amman - return flight

Your detailed itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN AMMAN

When you arrive at Amman Airport, our representative will meet you. They will be holding a sign with your name on it. They will assist you with the administrative procedures, including border police and customs clearance, to obtain your visa. You will then collect your luggage before being escorted to your driver, who will take you to your hotel in Amman for the night. Depending on your arrival time and traffic conditions, this journey usually takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour. Once at the hotel, you can check in. You are free to relax or explore the city at your leisure for the rest of the day.

DAY 2: AMMAN - THE DESERT CASTLES - AMMAN

After breakfast, depart by private vehicle for eastern Jordan to explore the famous desert castles: Qasr Kharana, Qasr Amra (which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its exceptional frescoes) and Qasr Azraq, which played an iconic role in the story of Lawrence of Arabia. In the late afternoon, return to Amman to visit the Citadel and the Old Town.

DAY 3: AMMAN - JERASH - AJLOUN - AMMAN

After breakfast, head north to explore Jerash, one of the world's best-preserved Roman cities. Its temples, theatres, colonnades and forums offer a setting of striking beauty. Enjoy a traditional lunch along the way. Then continue to Ajloun to visit its medieval castle, which overlooks the Jordan Valley majestically. Return to Amman at the end of the day.

Have lunch outdoors and dinner at your leisure.

DAY 4: AMMAN - MADABA - MOUNT NEBO - DANA

After breakfast, depart for Madaba, which is renowned for its famous Byzantine mosaic depicting a map of the Holy Land. Continue to Mount Nebo, where Moses is said to have viewed the Promised Land. Then, travel through magnificent landscapes to the village and reserve of Dana, where you will check into your hotel.

Lunch at leisure, dinner at the hotel.

DAY 5: DANA - SHOBAK - LITTLE PETRA - PETRA

After breakfast, set off on a three-hour hike through the Dana Reserve, accompanied by commentary on the local flora, fauna, and traditions. Then continue to Shobak Castle, a 12th-century Crusader fortress. Stop at Little Petra for a true preview of the majestic Petra. Then check in at your hotel in Petra.

DAY 6: DISCOVER PETRA

After breakfast, spend the day exploring one of the Seven Wonders of the World: Petra. Walk through the famous Siq, a narrow canyon which leads to the majestic Treasury, and then explore the tombs, temples and theatres. Join a local guide for a two-hour tour and immerse yourself in the captivating history of the Nabataean city. You will then have the afternoon free to continue the tour at your own pace.

DAY 7: THE WONDERS OF PETRA

After breakfast, you will spend another day exploring Petra, this time entering the site from the back. This route offers a different and spectacular approach, leading to the majestically perched Monastery atop the mountains. Take some time to explore and soak up the unique atmosphere of this extraordinary place at your own pace.

DAY 8: PETRA - WADI RUM

After breakfast, set off for the legendary Wadi Rum desert, which is famous for its spectacular ochre and golden landscapes. Enjoy a three-hour 4x4 tour of the dunes and canyons, and discover the traditions of the Bedouin people. Then settle into a desert camp, enjoy a traditional dinner, and spend a magical night under the stars.

Lunch at leisure, dinner at the hotel.

DAY 9: WADI RUM - AQABA

After admiring the sunrise over the desert, head to Aqaba, a charming seaside resort located on the shores of the Red Sea. Explore the city before enjoying some free time to relax on the beaches, go snorkelling, or stroll through the colourful souks.

DAY 10: FREE DAY IN AQABA

Enjoy a free day in Aqaba, where you can take advantage of the Red Sea's crystal-clear waters and exceptional seabed beauty. You can choose to either take part in water sports or relax at the hotel.

DAY 11: AQABA - WADI NUMEIRA - DEAD SEA

Depart by road from the Rift Valley and head to Wadi Numeira, where you can enjoy an easy hike through its spectacular gorges. Then continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the planet, and check into your hotel by the sea.

DAY 12: DEAD SEA - BETHANY - UMM QAIS

Enjoy a free morning to experience the benefits of Dead Sea salt and mud. Then, depart for Bethany, which is recognised as the site of Christ's baptism in the River Jordan. Continue on to Umm Qais, an ancient Greco-Roman city overlooking Lake Tiberias.

DAY 13: UMM QAIS - PELLA - AS SALT

First, visit the archaeological site of Umm Qais, then continue to Pella, another jewel of the ancient Decapolis. In the afternoon, drive to As-Salt, a charming Ottoman city that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check in to your hotel in the heart of the Jordanian countryside.

DAY 14: AS SALT - AMMAN

Take a stroll through the colourful streets of As-Salt, which is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and harmonious architecture. Follow the As-Salt Harmony Trail to discover mosques, churches and traditional houses along the way. Then return to Amman.

DAY 15: AMMAN - RETURN FLIGHT

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight.

Your accommodation

During your tour, you will stay in the following 4-star hotels or similar:

• Amman: 4-star Lilac Hotel Amman - 4 nights
• Madaba: 4-star Dana Guesthouse - 1 night
• Petra: 4-star Petra Moon Hotel - 3 nights
• Wadi Rum: 4-star Mazayen Rum Camp - 1 night
• Aqaba: 4-star Luxotel Aqaba Beach Resort & Spa - 2 nights
• Bethany: 4-star Beit Al Baraka - 1 night
• As Salt: 4-star Mountain Breeze Lodge & Resort

During your stay, breakfast is included, as well as half-board with lunch or dinner on days 3, 4 and 8.

GOOD TO KNOW

Arrival day and welcome: You will be welcomed and assisted by a local English-speaking representative at Queen Alia Airport. They will be waiting for you with a sign bearing the name of the local agency and will help you before you go through border police and customs to obtain your visa. Please note that this process may be lengthy, taking between 45 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the number of travellers. You will then collect your luggage. The 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. They will then take you to your hotel in Amman for the night, sharing the transfer with other passengers. Depending on the time of arrival and traffic in Amman, the journey usually takes between 45 minutes and one hour. Your tour will begin the next morning, when you will meet your group of up to 18 people.

The order of visits may be changed for logistical reasons.

If you have booked 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. This will enable us to arrange your transfers.

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

Tips

• Tipping is a personal gesture. Whether to tip and how much to give is at your discretion and based on your satisfaction with the service received and your budget. That said, tipping for services rendered is part of the local culture and is often expected and greatly appreciated. We often receive requests for help and guidance, so we would like to suggest the following amounts:
• Tour guides: USD3–8 per person per day.
• Drivers: USD3–5 per person per day.
• Restaurants: 10% or leave the change.
• Knights in Petra: we recommend USD2-5 (for animal welfare and safety reasons, we recommend not riding the horses, but the boys can still expect a tip).

Visa

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

Currency

• The currency used is the Jordanian dinar. Currency exchange offices and ATMs are widely available, 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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