Luxury
Jordan
Discover Jordan's ancient civilizations and fascinating culture on this vacation designed as an add-on to our Egypt itineraries. Visit the Dead Sea and Petra, the most famous sites in Jordan.
Trip Details
Amman | Petra | Dead Sea
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Explore
- Petra, an ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Iraq al-Amir, featuring historic ruins, artifacts and caves that date back to the Copper Age
Enjoy
- Delectable Jordanian cuisine, enjoyed and prepared in the home of a local family
- Accommodation at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, situated next to the turquoise waters of the Dead Sea
Experience
- The culture of Jordan on a visit to see how soap and greeting cards are produced by women
- 5 star luxury in the Grand Millennium Hotel in Amman
In partnership with the TreadRight Foundation, you will visit the Iraq al-Amir Women’s Coopertive where you will see the power of sustainable development in action. As many as 150 women from surrounding villages have been trained by the cooperative, which produces and sells heritage handicrafts for the tourism industry. You will learn about the cooperative’s goal to become a sustainable business and the stories of the women who the cooperative continues to help become financially independent.
Day 1 - Arrive Amman, Jordan
A warm welcome awaits you at Amman Airport where you will be transferred to your Amman hotel.
The Grand Hyatt Amman Hotel is located at the top of Amman's most prominent seven hills, where modern and historic meet. The 5 star Grand Hyatt Amman stands out with its distinctive carved pink stone facade, offering sweeping 360-degree views of the city.
Accommodation: Grand Hyatt Amman Hotel – Grand Room
Day 2 - Amman
Depart on a city tour of Amman, including a visit to Iraq al-Amir which is located about 9 miles southwest of the town of Wadi as-Seer. The area has many springs and is famous for its olive trees.
Afterwards, visit the Iraq al-Amir Women’s Cooperative, one of our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences, and learn how they make soap from Olive Oil and greeting cards from recycled paper and enjoy a meal prepared by the local women. Continue to Jerash, known for the ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa just outside the modern city.
Accommodation: Grand Hyatt Amman Hotel – Grand Room (B, L)
Day 3 - Amman/Petra
Drive to Mount Nebo, an elevated ridge, approximately 2,330 feet above sea level. The view from the summit provides a vista of the Holy Land and, to the north, a more limited one of the valley of the River Jordan.
Stop at Madaba, an ancient town in Jordan, known for its 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land in the Greek Orthodox Church.
After a stop for a home cooked lunch, drive to Shoubak, a municipality located at one of the highest elevations above sea level in Jordan, famous for its apple and fruit farms.
Arrive in Petra in the late afternoon and the Hyatt Zaman Hotel and Resort.
In the evening take a Petra by Candlelight tour. (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only.)
Accommodation: Hyatt Zaman Hotel and Resort (B, L)
Day 4 - Petra/Dead Sea
Visit Petra – a famous archaeological site in Jordan's southwestern desert. It contains tombs and temples carved into pink sandstone cliffs, earning its nickname, the "Rose City."
In the late afternoon transfer to the Crowne Plaza Dead Sea - an oasis of tranquility and leisure located beside the Dead Sea, with direct access to a private beach.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Dead Sea - Standard Room (B)
Day 5 - Dead Sea/Depart
Transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight. (B)
Add-Ons
This Luxury Jordan vacation perfectly complements our tours to Egypt.
Prices are per person in US Dollars, for land arrangements only, based on double occupancy accommodations. Based on a minimum of 2 passengers to operate. Single supplement pricing available on request.
Contact us for 2023 rates.
Inclusions:
- Meet and greet upon arrival and departure
- All transfers in air-conditioned Deluxe coach with English-speaking driver
- Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis at hotels as mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- Entry fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Private English-speaking guide
- Airport Porterage
Exclusions:
- Flights and flight taxes
- Any personal expenses
- Gratuities/Tips to guide, driver, horse boy in Petra, hotels and restaurant staff
- Carriages in Petra
- Any additional lunches not mentioned
- Any additional dinners except dinner with local family
- Any additional services not mentioned
- Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Medical Insurance are required for the entire duration of your travels – please note that insurance for this trip is a mandatory requirement from suppliers – proof of insurance must be provided before bookings are confirmed. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have enough travel insurance coverage from the provider of your choice. Please let your Africa Specialist know if you would like information on this.
Staff Favorite
"I recommend to all my guests visiting Egypt that they need to add this short Jordan vacation to their trip. How could you get so close to the Dead Sea and the Valley of the Moon and not visit? You'll be pleasantly surprised by how inviting Jordan is! Oh, and the food? Absolutely delectable."
- Mary Clark, Africa Specialist
