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HomeExplore The Historical Cities Of Amman, Petra And Jerash In 4 Days
Description
Embark on this heritage journey to explore the historically-precious cities of Amman, Petra and Jerash in Jordan. Visit Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and learn about the Nabataean Arabs who settled here. Visit the other famous sites, such as the Citadel and the Roman Theatre in Amman and the Nymphaeum and Temple of Artemis in Jerash, and have a refreshing nature time at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth.
Highlights
- Explore the historical city of Amman
- Visit the Roman Theatre and the Citadel in Amman
- Have a refreshing time at the Dead Sea
- Stroll through the World Heritage Site of Petra
- See the Temple of Artemis in Jerash
- Get an insight into everyday life at Amman's Souq
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Day 1: Amman Airport – Hotel in Amman expand_more
- Meet the tour representative, who will welcome you at the Amman airport after passing the customs formalities.
- Transfer about 50 minutes to your Amman hotel, check-in, and have the remainder of the day free.
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Day 2: Amman City Tour – Petra expand_more
- Start the day with a city tour of Jordan’s capital. Amman, already mentioned in the Bible as Rabbath Ammon, is a bustling modern city. The historical places are located downtown, where we visit the Citadel with remains from the Roman to the early Islamic period.
- Go to the Archaeological Museum.
- Stroll via the Souq, where you get an idea of everyday life, to the Roman Theatre from the 2nd century with 6000 seats.
- Take a 1.5-hour drive to the Dead Sea, where you have free time at the lowest point on earth.
- Continue southwards for overnight at a Petra hotel.
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Day 3: Petra – Amman expand_more
- Have breakfast at the red rose city of Petra, the biggest attraction of Jordan. Petra was first established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs, a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and laid the foundation of a commercial empire that extended into Syria.
- Pass the canyon, the so-called Siq, to see the most beautiful monument: the Treasury.
- Continue via the Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh’s Castle. The guide says farewell to you at the restaurant area; free time to explore Petra on your own.
- Return to your Amman hotel in the afternoon.
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Day 4: Amman – Jerash – Amman Airport expand_more
- Check out from the hotel and drive 1 hour to Jerash, the best example of a Roman provincial city in the whole Middle East.
- Visit the spectacular Forum, Roman Collonaded Street, the Nymphaeum and the Temple of Artemis.
- Transfer to Amman Airport for your afternoon departure.
What's Included
- 2x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Amman
- 1x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Petra
- Transfers in private, A/C, new English-speaking vehicle, assisting driver
- English-speaking spot guide in Jerash (ca 1 hr)
- English-speaking spot guide in Petra (ca 2.5 hrs)
- Entrance fees to mentioned sites
- 700 meters horse ride in Petra from the main gate until the beginning of the Siq (not mandatory, horse handler expects a tip)
What's Excluded
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Entry visa Jordan 40 JD = 60 USD per person upon arrival
- Meals and beverages not stated
- New Years’ Gala dinner supplement, if any
- Horse-drawn carriage or camel ride in Petra
- Tips and personal expenses
What to bring
- Personal belongings
- Comfortable walking shoes
Meeting Point
Queen Alia Airport Road, Amman, Jordan
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
| Standard | |
| 1 To 2 | USD 702 Per Person |
| 3 To 6 | USD 630 Per Person |
| 7 To 11 | USD 530 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
Starting From
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USD 702 / person