10 Day Crown of Jordan with Petra

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$799
Land Only
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$1499*
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Highlights

Escorted Package Includes

  • Round trip flights NYC-Amman
    Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
  • Airline fuel surcharges
  • 7 nights Accommodations in your choice of hotels
    • 5 nights Amman
    • 2 nights Petra
  • All transfers
  • 8 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services of English-speaking guide throughout
  • Entrance fees per itinerary

Special Features

  • Dinner at Kan Zaman Village
  • Visit Petra with horse ride

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    Itinerary

    DAY 1, Saturday - Depart the USA
    Depart the USA to Jordan. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey

    DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Amman
    Arrive in Amman and transfer to your hotel
    Overnight: Amman

    DAY 3, Monday - Full Day in Amman
    After breakfast, embark on a city tour of Amman, the capital of the Kingdom of Jordan. Often referred to as the "White City" because of the white stone used to build the houses, Amman is among the oldest continually inhabited cities on Earth. The tour will take you to the museums, the Citadel, the Roman Amphitheater, the souks, and the city's modern district. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. This evening visit Kan Zaman Village to enjoy a folklore show and dinner
    Optional: Half Day Bethany (PM)
    Overnight: Amman
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    DAY 4, Tuesday - Dead Sea
    Today, enjoy a drive to the lowest spot on earth, the Dead Sea. Experience the floating waters of this natural beauty. Continue north to Pella in the Jordan Valley. Drive to Um Qais, Gedara of the Bible, for a magnificent view of the Sea of Galilee, the Yarmouk River and Golan Heights
    Overnight: Amman
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 5, Wednesday - Jerash Tour
    This morning, travel north of Amman to the best preserved example of Roman civilization in Jordan, the city of Jerash. Jerash, part of the Decapolis (the ten large Roman cities of the East) has been called the Pompeii of the East for its unique state of preservation. The city features theaters, churches, temples of Zeus and Artemis, a Nymphaeum and colonnaded streets. Continue to Ajloun to tour the 12th century Saracen Castle. This castle was built by one of Saladin's lieutenants in the campaign against the Crusaders. Later, return to Amman
    Overnight: Amman
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 6, Thursday - Madaba, Mt Nebo
    Today, drive south along the Kings' Way to Petra. En route, visit the mosaic city of Madaba, where an ancient map of the Holy Land is set into the floor of Saint George's Church. Continue to visit Mount Nebo, the reputed burial site of Moses, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Then drive through the beautiful scenery of Wadi Mujib to Kerak for a visit of the Crusader Castle before arriving in Petra
    Overnight: Petra
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 7, Friday - Full Day in Petra
    Today, enjoy a full day visit of Petra, both a Jordanian national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ancient capital of the Nabataeans, Petra once sheltered Arab traders who came through the region with precious cargoes of spices, silks, ivory, and rare pelts. Walk through the Siq, a narrow and winding fissure between the cliffs to reach towering Treasury, a building rising 140 feet that is cut into the sheer rock face. Also see the Roman Theater, the Courts, and the Temple of the Winged Lion. Along the way, you will also see the impressive architecture of countless temples, water channels, arched gates, and royal tombs, the remnants of a once great culture
    Overnight: Petra
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 8, Saturday - Wadi Rum Desert
    After breakfast, visit the Wadi Rum Desert, and its magnificent moon-like landscape. Take a short ride in a 4x4 vehicle. Later, return to Amman on the Desert Highway
    Overnight: Amman
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 9, Sunday - Amman
    This morning, enjoy time at leisure in Amman. Later this evening, transfer to the airport for your departure flight which leaves after midnight
    Optional: Half Day Desert Castles (AM)
    Optional: Farewell Dinner at Local Amman Restaurant
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 10, Monday - Depart for the USA
    Return to USA

    Optionals

    Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling may cost an extra 10% or even more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.

    Crown of Jordan Dinner Package -Plan A Day #2 01 Oct 2009 - 01 Nov 2010     $215
    Crown of Jordan Dinner Package -Plan A After the day's sightseeing, enjoy dinner at your hotels in Amman and Petra. All four-course buffet dinners include an appetizer, main course, seasonal salad, and dessert. Pre-purchasing these six dinners is both a convenience and a way to lock in the price for your meals regardless of currency fluctuations. (Drinks not included)

    Crown of Jordan Dinner Package -Plan B Day #2 01 Oct 2009 - 01 Nov 2010     $110
    Crown of Jordan Dinner Package -Plan B After the day's sightseeing, enjoy dinner at your hotels in Amman and Petra. All four-course buffet dinners include an appetizer, main course, seasonal salad, and dessert. Pre-purchasing these six dinners is both a convenience and a way to lock in the price for your meals regardless of currency fluctuations. (Drinks not included)

    Half Day Bethany Day #3 01 Jan 2010 - 01 Nov 2010     $60
    Half Day Bethany This afternoon depart on a visit to Bethany (The baptism site). For Christians, the most significant event associated with the River Jordan is undoubtedly the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist. Interestingly enough, this also took place very close to Beit 'Abara, where Joshua, Elijah and Elisha crossed the river. In New Testament times, it became known as Bethany, the village of John the Baptist. Do not confuse this Bethany site with the village of Bethany near Jerusalem, where the Bible says Lazarus was raised from the Dead Sea. After the tour transfer back to your hotel in Amman. Details to be advised locally.

    Farewell Dinner at Local Amman Restaurant Day #9 01 Oct 2009 - 01 Nov 2010     $35
    Farewell Dinner at Local Amman Restaurant Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Details to be advised locally.

    Half Day Desert Castles Day #9 01 Jan 2010 - 01 Nov 2010     $67
    Half Day Desert Castles This morning, depart on a half day tour of the Desert Castles. The castles in the eastern desert of the Kingdom offer the fresco art and zodiac dome of Qasr Amra baths, fortress-like enigmatic Qasr Karana, and the black basalt Medieval Islamic fort at Azraq. After the tour transfer back to your hotel in Amman. Details to be advised locall

    Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling may cost an extra 10% or even more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.

    Rates & Hotels

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    2010
    Mar 13 (Sold Out)$829$1529*
    Mar 20$799$1499*
    Mar 27$799$1759*
    Apr 3$829$1829*
    Apr 10$829$1919*
    Apr 17$799$1889*
    Apr 24 (Sold Out)$829$1829*
    May 1 (Sold Out)$829$1979*
    May 8$829$1979*
    May 15; 22 (Sold Out)$829$1979*
    May 29$809$2019*
    Jun 5 (Sold Out)$829$2139*
    Jun 12 (Sold Out)$829$2039*
    Jun 19 (Sold Out)$829$1999*
    Jun 26; Jul 3; 10 (Sold Out)$829$2429*
    Jul 17; 24 (Sold Out)$829$2199*
    Jul 31 (Sold Out)$829$1999*
    Aug 7 (Sold Out)$829$1979*
    Aug 14 (Sold Out)$829$1999*
    Aug 21 (Sold Out)$829$1979*
    Aug 28 (Sold Out)$809$2019*
    Sep 4 (Sold Out)$809$1899*
    Sep 11 (Sold Out)$809$1809*
    Sep 18; 25 (Sold Out)$809$1899*
    Oct 2 (Sold Out)$809$1809*
    Oct 9 (Sold Out)$809$2089*
    Oct 16; 23 (Sold Out)$809$1999*
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      *Not Included:
      Airport taxes & fees, optional tours, and gratuities.


      Additional Information:
      Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

      Please note that the included return flight departs Amman for NYC shortly after midnight. For passengers travelling on flights departing later in the morning or afternoon on Day 10, an additional night in Amman should be reserved

      Please note: Tour includes pick-ups/drop offs at multiple hotels.


      Entry Requirements:
      US citizens require a passport valid for six months beyond travel dates.


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