Jordan Experience with Dead Sea Extension - Small Group, Winter
Jordan Experience with Dead Sea Extension - Small Group, Winter
$3625
Jordan Experience with Dead Sea Extension - Small Group, Winter
9 Days Starting and ending in Amman
Visiting: Amman, Jerash, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Shobak, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Dead Sea
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SW889N20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Delight in all the desert offers during this 9-day guided tour. Journey to Jerash, a short jaunt from Amman, to see the Greco-Roman city up close: Explore the ruins of the Temples of Artemis and Zeus. Ascend to one of the holiest sites in Jordan, the 11,929-foot-tall Mount Nebo, where Moses once stood to see the Promised Land. Walk through the secret passages of the 12th Century fortress of Shobak and survey the desert that surrounds you. Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra, a city carved from red rocks and lost in time: Traverse a gorge to the city’s Treasury, an ornate tomb, and through a canyon to its Roman Amphitheater, which once seated thousands of spectators. Back in Amman, enjoy a city tour that leads you to the ruins of Citadel Hill, with spectacular views of the city below or take a guided street art tour and see the incredible graffiti. Spend two days relaxing by the Dead Sea.
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Amman: During a city tour of Amman, visit the Citadel, the grand Roman Amphitheater and the Archaeological Museum.
- Amman: Explore Amman's street art scene on a guided graffiti walking tour.
Top Rated Highlights
- The Ruins of Mount Nebo, Explore the Ancient City of Petra
- Jerash: Feel like you have stepped 2,000 years back in time as your Travel Director guides you through this marvelous ancient metropolis - now the finest surviving example of a Greco-Roman city in the world!
- Petra: Explore the ancient and hidden 'rose-red' city, as you journey with your Travel Director, through the winding, dark passageway, between rock walls up to 200 meters high. See the Treasury and explore the Roman Amphitheater and ancient tombs.
- Wadi Rum: Enjoy beautiful desert scenery as you make your way on a jeep safari deep into the heart of Wadi Rum's majestic desert.
- Mount Nebo: Take in the view of Moses' Promised Land, where the ruins are a site to behold.
- Madaba: Guided by your Travel Director, see St George Church and admire the detail of the Madaba Map - a fascinating mosaic that is believed to be the earliest surviving map of the Holy land.
- Shobak: Explore the Crusader fortress and see the Crusader chapel.
- Dead Sea: Be sure to take a dip in the famously mineral-rich waters where it's easy to float.
Make Travel Matter
Amman: Visit the Iraq-Al Amir Women's Co-operative supported by the TreadRight Foundation. Learn some skills behind these traditional handicraft activities from the ladies of the cooperative and admire their work, which helps boost their financial livelihoods. The Cooperative, which is managed and run by local women, has provided training projects for more than 150 women from all villages of Wadi Seer on a variety of handicrafts. Here women are provided with job training skills enable them to gain access to economic opportunities that might not have otherwise been possible. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5 & 11: Gender Equality & Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Authentic Dining
Amman: Savor local flavors over dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travelers.
Amman: Enjoy lunch at Beit Khairat Souf, a local café hosted in the home of the Bataresh family. This women-owned café aims to create a platform for local women to become financially independent. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality, supporting women empowerment in a region suffering drastically from women unemployment
Petra: Taste authentic Jordanian flavors as you experience a traditional desert dinner when you dine at the Ammarin Bedouin camp.
Amman: Toast to your adventures with your fellow travelers at a lively dinner.
Madaba: Head to a local restaurant for a Farm-to-Table lunch, made with fresh local organic produce and hear how they connect with local farmers to build a community of conscious food producers.
Insight Choice
Amman: During a city tour of Amman, visit the Citadel, the grand Roman Amphitheater and the Archaeological Museum.
Amman: Explore Amman's street art scene on a guided graffiti walking tour.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Amman
Location: Amman
Accommodation: Amman Marriott Hotel.
Accommodation Name: The Boulevard Arjaan by Rotana
Meals Included: Dinner
Your journey begins in Amman, the innovative white stone capital city of Jordan. The landscape of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has remained largely unchanged for 2,000 years. On arrival at Amman International airport, you will be transferred to your hotel, where you can choose to relax and settle in or explore at your leisure. Later, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner.
Day 2: Exploring Amman And Jerash
Location: Amman, Jerash, Amman
Accommodation: Amman Marriott Hotel.
Accommodation Name: The Boulevard Arjaan by Rotana
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast depart for Iraq Al-Amir for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Visit a women's cooperative involving women and girls from nearby Wadi Al Seer villages. The association is supported by Insight Vacations through The TreadRight Foundation and provides training and work opportunities for women in the region. Then, the journey to Jerash reveals the most beautifully preserved example of a Greco-Roman city still in existence. Enter through Hadrian's Arch, to explore the grand ruins of the Temples of Artemis and Zeus, where you can listen to the Whispering Column. Overlook the vast Oval Plaza and Cardo Maximus, the key Roman road. Enjoy an al fresco lunch of natural produce and family recipes at Beit Khairat Souf, during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This women-owned café is combatting female unemployment and aims to build a strong community of women leaders. Return to Amman where the rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 3: Mount Nebo, Madaba, Shobak And On To Petra
Location: Amman, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Shobak, Petra
Accommodation: Petra Marriott Hotel.
Accommodation Name: Grand Mercure Petra
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue to Mount Nebo, one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan, where Moses is said to have stood and seen before him the Promised Land. In Madaba, visit the famous Greek Orthodox Church of St. George with its amazing 6th-century mosaic map depicting the entire Holy Land, stretching from Jordan and Palestine in the north to Egypt in the south. Afterwards, indulge in a Farm-to-Table lunch with fresh local organic produce, and learn how they connects with local farmers to build a community of conscious food producers. Follow the King's Highway to visit Shobak, an authentic 12th-century crusader fortress perched on the side of a rocky mountain. Admire the towers and Arabic calligraphy on the external walls before stepping inside to discover the original Crusader chapel, palace complex, and even a set of secret passages. Later, head south for one of the highlights of your journey: the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra, voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Day 4: Exploring The Lost City Of Petra
Location: Petra
Accommodation: Petra Marriott Hotel.
Accommodation Name: Grand Mercure Petra
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This day is devoted to the beautiful ‘rose-red city, half as old as time'. You enter this lost city through a narrow gorge, the Siq, with walls that rise up to 200 meters. Emerge from the path to see the magnificent Treasury (Al-Khazneh), Petra’s most iconic monument, carved out of solid rock and standing over 40 meters high. Wind your way through the canyon to explore the ancient tombs and the Roman Amphitheater, which once seated 3,000 spectators. Tonight, taste authentic Jordanian flavors as you experience a traditional desert dinner with locals amidst the stunning backdrop at the Ammarin Bedouin camp.
Day 5: Wadi Rum With The Bedouin
Location: Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba
Accommodation: Sun City Camp, Wadi Rum.
Accommodation Name: Mövenpick Resort & Residence Aqaba
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Head to Wadi Rum, the Valley of the Moon and a UNESCO Word Heritage Site recognised for its natural drama and cultural significance. Enjoy a jeep safari through its majestic, red-hued, Mars-like desert landscape, where you will see stunning rock formations and learn about the history of the area and the local Bedouin culture. In Aqaba, the only coastal city in Jordan, delve into mosaic designs during a Stone Mosaic Class—an ancient Jordanian tradition that provides a fascinating glimpse into the past.
Day 6: Amman Your Way
Location: Aqaba, Amman
Accommodation: Amman Marriott Hotel.
Accommodation Name: The Boulevard Arjaan by Rotana
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, depart for Amman and explore with Insight Choice. Choose to join a guided sightseeing experience, highlighting the city’s history, architecture and culture. Alternatively, explore Amman's street art scene on a guided graffiti walking tour. Later, settle in at your hotel and spend the rest of your day at leisure. In the evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner.
Day 7: Onwards To The Dead Sea Relaxed Start
Location: Amman, Dead Sea
Accommodation: Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa.
Accommodation Name: Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Transfer to the Dead Sea for its warm, soothing and mineral-rich waters. Pamper yourself at your resort which offers a wide range of treatments to soothe the body and mind.
Day 8: Dead Sea At Leisure Relaxed Start
Location: Dead Sea
Accommodation: Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa.
Accommodation Name: Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy the entire day at your leisure. Lying more than 400 meters below sea level, this is Earth's lowest point on dry land. Its famous hypersaline water makes floating easy. The surrounding desert offers many oases and historic sites to explore.
Day 9: Depart Amman
Location: Amman
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you are transferred to Amman Airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
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Meals
The tour includes 8 breakfasts, 7 dinners, and 1 lunch.
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Guided Tours
Enjoy guided tours in Amman, Jerash, Petra, and Wadi Rum with a Travel Director.
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Hotel and Restaurant Tips
Hotel and restaurant tips are included, so you don't have to worry about how much to give.
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Porterage
Porterage charges at hotels are included, and your bags will be carried and delivered to your hotel door.
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Wi-Fi
Stay connected with complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi where available.
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Transfers
Transfers are available at scheduled times if your flights align with the itinerary start and end dates.
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Luxury Coach
Travel in comfort with Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
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Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for use throughout the day.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International flights to and from Jordan are not included in the tour package.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not listed in the itinerary are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees for entry into Jordan are not included in the tour package.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style and comfort aboard Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach, featuring double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and hand sanitizer, with physical distancing measures in place for your safety.
Accommodation
Experience comfort and luxury at the Amman Marriott Hotel, Grand Mercure Petra, and Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea, with stays at the Sun City Camp in Wadi Rum. Enjoy modern amenities and exceptional service throughout your journey in Jordan.
Dining Summary
- 7 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Additional Included Highlights
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Insight Experiences
- Aqaba: Join a Stone Mosaic Class to learn about the ancient art of mosaic design and craft your own masterpiece.
Well-being
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a variety of unique experiences such as a jeep safari in Wadi Rum, a Stone Mosaic Class in Aqaba, and a traditional desert dinner at the Ammarin Bedouin camp. Additionally, there are MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences like visiting a women's cooperative in Iraq Al-Amir and dining at a women-owned café in Jerash.
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Are there any activities that support local communities?
Yes, the tour includes activities that support local communities, such as visiting the Iraq-Al Amir Women's Co-operative and dining at Beit Khairat Souf, a women-owned café that aims to empower local women and combat female unemployment.
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What are some of the historical sites visited during the tour?
The tour visits several historical sites including the Citadel and Roman Amphitheater in Amman, the ancient city of Jerash, Mount Nebo, the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Madaba, the Crusader fortress in Shobak, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra.
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What options are available for exploring Amman?
In Amman, you can choose between a guided sightseeing experience that highlights the city's history, architecture, and culture, or a guided graffiti walking tour to explore the city's street art scene.
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What is the significance of the Dead Sea in the tour?
The Dead Sea is a highlight of the tour where you can enjoy its warm, mineral-rich waters that make floating easy. The area also offers a range of treatments at the resort to soothe the body and mind, and there are many oases and historic sites to explore in the surrounding desert.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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