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Jordan Experience

Operated by: Trafalgar

6 Days from $1,778 per person
APR - OCT 2023
Petra library facade in sunlight, Jordan

Countries Visited

Jordan ...more Jordan

Locations Visited

Amman, Iraq al-Amir, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum ...more Amman, Iraq al-Amir, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Amman

    Tread in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, crusading knights and Bedouin tribes, who once crossed the length and breadth of Jordan leaving their mark on its mystical desert landscapes. Our springboard to the spellbinding ancient trading history of Jordan is the white stone city of Amman, which you will have an opportunity to explore at your leisure after being transferred to your hotel from the airport. Meet your fellow travellers this evening for a cocktail reception followed by dinner.

    meals Welcome Reception
    hotel Landmark
  2. Day 2 Explore Ancient Jerash Make Travel Matter Connect with Locals

    This morning, we embark on a city tour of Amman to see its Citadel, Archaeological Museum, Roman Amphitheatre and Folklore Museum. Our next stop is to Iraq al-Amir where we’ll visit the Iraq al-Amir Women's Association for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Learn first-hand how they make soap from olive oil and craft greeting cards and note books from recycled paper. Try your hand at making your own before enjoying a lunch prepared by the women. We continue to the ancient city of Jerash, a favourite city of the Roman emperor Hadrian and an important stop on the incense and spice trade route to the Mediterranean. Amble past its soaring Corinthian columns and view its almost intact city walls, before returning to the seven hills of Amman, where tonight we’ll Connect With Locals over an exclusive Be My Guest experience with a local family featuring Jordanian favourites for dinner.

    meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    hotel Landmark
  3. Day 3 Onwards to Petra

    The enchanting rose-red façades of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, beckon. Your journey continues on the fabled King’s Highway to visit Mount Nebo, one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan and the place where Moses is buried. You’ll see the Madaba Mosaic Map that covers the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Madaba and ascend to the Crusader Shobak Castle, perched on the side of a mountain. Arriving in Petra later, you’ll join a Bedouin tribe for a traditional dinner in their camp, under the clear night sky.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner
    hotel Petra Guest House
  4. Day 4 Discover Colourful Petra and Scenic Wadi Rum Dive Into Culture

    Imagine silk and spice caravans plying their wares as we Dive Into Culture and enter this mystical trading city through the narrow Siq, flanked by towering cliffs soaring 80 metres high. Emerging from the path, the stone façade of the Treasury with its ornate decoration looms ahead – the first of many wonders to be explored. Leaving this ancient wonder behind, you’ll trek through the timeless landscapes of the Wadi Rum desert, once described by T.E. Lawrence as 'vast, echoing and god-like'. Check into your luxury accommodation in Bedouin tents and soak up the endless desert landscapes. Watch a breath-taking sunset lighting up the surrounding sandstone mountains in brilliant golden hues, then gaze up as the day turns to night and the star-studded sky takes centre stage for the rest of the evening.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner
    hotel Mazayen Rum Camp
  5. Day 5 Journey to Amman

    This morning, we embark on a jeep tour through the desert watching the landscape rise almost 2,000 metres from the desert floor, amidst which you’ll find canyons, waterholes and rock paintings that span millennia. Return to Amman for your final night in Jordan, enjoying a Farewell Dinner with your travel companions. As the sun sets on this magical city, listen to the mystical call of the muezzin and reminisce over an enchanting trip into antiquity.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner
    hotel Landmark
  6. Day 6 Farewell Jordan

    This morning, we bid farewell to this extraordinary land. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.

    meals Breakfast
Jordan Experience Guided Tour Map
Price Includes

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time

Dining Summary

  • 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
  • 5 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • 4 Dinner (D)

Be My Guest

  • Amman: Embrace the genuine hospitality of your Jordanian hosts during an exclusive Be My Guest dinner with a family in their Amman home featuring favourite local flavours.

Dive Into Culture

  • Petra: In the 'Rose City' of Petra, you'll see tombs and temples carved into pink sandstone cliffs and admire the 45m-high facades of Al Khazneh, the Treasury.

Iconic Experience

  • Amman: During a city tour of Amman, visit the Citadel, the grand Roman Amphitheatre and the Archaeological Museum.
  • Jerash: Feel like you have stepped back 2,000 years in time as your Travel Director guides you through this marvellous ancient metropolis - now the finest surviving example of a Greco-Roman city in the world!
  • Mount Nebo: Take in the astounding view of Moses' Promised Land, where the ruins are truly a site to behold.
  • Petra: Join a Bedouin tribe and taste authentic Jordanian flavours as you experience a traditional desert dinner at a Bedouin camp.
  • Wadi Rum: Enjoy the beauty of this arid landscape as you make your way through Wadi Rum's majestic desert.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

  • Iraq al-Amir: Visit the Iraq al-Amir Women's Centre and learn how they create soap from olive oil and greeting cards from recycled paper, followed by lunch prepared by the women.

Must-see Highlights

  • : Explore Amman with a Local Specialist
  • : Visit the Greco-Roman city at Jerash, the unique ancient city at Petra, the Crusader Fortress at Shobak and Wadi Rum
  • : View the Roman amphitheatre and Citadel in Amman, Moses' Promised Land on Mount Nebo and the mosaic map of the Holy Land at Madaba
  • : Scenic Drive on a jeep tour in the Wadi Rum desert

Whats Included

  • : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • : Optional Experiences and free time

Dates & Prices

Prices shown are per person based on two people sharing a twin room. To request a personalized travel quote, click "Request Quote" and a Travel Specialist will send your custom quote including airfare if requested.

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Optional Add-Ons

Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.

Amman

Available on Day 6

Ajloun Castle Experience

Built in 1184 AD, Ajloun Castle played an important role in defending this area against the Crusaders, who unsuccessfully spent decades trying to capture the castle and the nearby village. After our visit, we’ll travel to the quaint village of Rassoun for a simple, but generous, home-cooked meal with the family of Abu Baker, who’s built a kitchen and living room on the top of his house to entertain us.
Adult Price: $165

Desert Castles

Join us as we travel to the east and south of Amman to visit Jordan's desert castles, beautiful examples of early Islamic art and architecture. These preserved caravan stations were centers of agriculture and trade in the eighth century that helped distant rulers forge ties with local Bedouins. One of the best-preserved monuments, Qusair Amra, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with lively frescoes and colorful mosaics.
Adult Price: $122

Reviews
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Independent Reviews
Trusted Customer
Review date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Service
Very kind personnel. The service was very good!
Vacation
Excellent service and help at the airport. Knowledgeable and kind guide. Perfect timing, Jordan had just opened up to tourists. There was hardly anyone at the archeological sites. It was fabulous!
Response from Grand European Travel:
That is so fantastic to hear! We are so happy that you enjoyed Jordan and the sites with no issues or hassles. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Trusted Customer
Review date: Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Service
Michelle H. did an excellent job in arranging our trip considering ample time we have. She makes sure all are documents are in place before we flew to Jordan. She responded to our inquiries immediately. She has been helping us ever since we started using GET travel.
Vacation
We almost had a perfect vacation until the last day when we were misinformed of the schedule pick-up to the airport.
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