GH-70. JRD / THE ARABIAN SANDS 07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS TOUR

On arrival meet and assist at Amman International Airport by our representative and transferred to your chosen Hotel. Check in, day at leisure. Jordan lies on the continent of Asia. It consists of an arid plateau in the east, irrigated by oasis and seasonal water streams, with highland area in the west of arable land and Mediterranean evergreen forestry. The Jordan Rift Valley of the Jordan River separates Jordan from Israel and the Palestinian Territories. The highest point in the country is Jabal Umm al Dami, at 1,854 m (6,083 ft) above sea level; its top is also covered with snow, while the lowest is the Dead Sea −420 m (−1,378 ft). Jordan is part of a region considered to be "The Cradle of Civilization", the Levant Region of the Fertile Crescent. Major cities include the capital Amman and Salt in the west, Irbid, Jerash and Zarqa, in the northwest and Madaba, Karak and Aqaba in the southwest. Major towns in the eastern part of the country are the oasis town of Azraq and Ruwaished. Overnight stay at Amman.

Start the day with a guided walking tour of Amman including the Ancient Citadel, Old Souqs, and the Roman Theatre. Following lunch, drive to Ancient Jerash one of the best preserved Roman Cities in the Middle East. On arrival, tour the ruins with a local guide then return to Amman. Overnight stay at Amman.

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, Set off south for Petra along the Kings Highway, a scenic and ancient road connecting Amman with the Red Sea coast. This is one of the world’s longest used trading routes and passes through the biblical lands of the Ammonites, Moabites and Edomites. En route stop at Mt. Nebo, from where Moses first saw the Promised Land; the Ottoman town of Madaba noted for its Byzantine mosaics; and huge Crusader and Mamluk Castle of Kerak. Overnight stay at Petra.

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, Start the day with a privately guided tour of Ancient Petra lasting between 2 to 3 hours. The site is approached via the Siq, a dramatic narrow gorge of striking beauty hemmed in by cliffs up to 80 meters in height. After 1.5 kilometers the stunning edifice of the Treasury (El Khazneh) emerges dramatically through a narrow gap. Further on the intricately carved Royal Tombs, Street of the Facades, High Place of Sacrifice, Qasr al Bint and the enormous Monastery (El Deir) all wait to be discovered. A buffet lunch will be provided within the site. The afternoon is free to continuing exploring Petra independently. This evening experience the unforgettable spectacle of Petra by Candlelight (Operates Mon, Wed, Thu only) when the Siq and forecourt of the Treasury are bathed in the soft flickering light of thousands of candles. Overnight stay at Petra.

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast drive to Wadi Rum and explore the stunning desert valley by 4WD vehicle, then check-in at your Desert Camp and enjoy time at leisure amongst the magnificent surroundings. Wadi Rum was famously described by T.E Lawrence (of Arabia) as ‘Vast, echoing and God-like’ and is sometimes likened to the surface of the moon. The valley’s combination of red sandy desert and towering rocky monoliths is one of the most striking natural spectacles in the Arabian Peninsula. Dinner will be under the stars. Overnight stay at Wadi Rum.

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Dinner

Rise early to see the magical site of sunrise over the desert, then following breakfast, drive to the Dead Sea. The afternoon will be at leisure to relax by the Dead Sea and enjoy the facilities of your Resort Hotel. Overnight stay at Dead Sea.

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

After breakfast, Today will be at leisure by the Dead Sea. Here you may experience the unique sensation of floating cork like in its waters, indulge in spa treatments, and benefit from the region’s special dry climate with its weakened ultraviolet radiation and high oxygen content. Overnight stay at Dead Sea.

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

After breakfast check out from Hotel and Transfer to Amman International Airport for your onward flight with sweet memories Tour by Greenland Holidays.
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Meals & Drinks : Breakfast