8 days / 7 nights
Only Land
7 nights accommodation in hotel with breakfast included
7 dinners at hotel with meals as per program
2-hour Jeep safari in Wadi Rum in 4x4
Transfers, visits, excursions
8 days / 7 nights Duration
Flight included Transport
Italian tour guide Leader
2 / 40 persone Travel group
18/60 Age range
Explore the enchantment of Jordan with our wonderful tour. We'll discover the desert castles of Amra, Azraq, and Karraneh, taking a journey back to the most captivating past of the Middle East. We'll visit Petra with a mesmerizing walk through the Siq, the narrow gorge over a kilometer long, flanked by towering rock walls 80 meters high.
We'll experience beautiful emotions with a 4x4 jeep excursion in the Wadi Rum desert, also known as the Valley of the Moon. We'll reach Aqaba where a delightful swim awaits us in the marvelous waters of the gulf. We'll make a stop at the majestic Shobak Castle, a solitary reminder of ancient Crusader glory. Finally, we'll indulge in beauty baths in the salty and beneficial waters of the Dead Sea.
Day 1 Italy → Amman
Departure from Italy by scheduled flight. Arrival in Amman, meeting with the local representative who will assist you with entry procedures. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation in reserved rooms. Dinner (in case of arrival after 9:00 PM, a cold dinner/dinner box will be served). Overnight stay.
Day 2 Amman
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure with the possibility of joining optional excursions. Lunch on your own. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 Amman → Desert Castles
Breakfast at the hotel. Begin a tour of Amman’s old city by exploring the Citadel and the Roman Theatre, two of the city's most famous archaeological sites. Continue east into the desert to visit some of Jordan’s Desert Castles. These are beautiful examples of Islamic art and architecture, featuring fine mosaics and frescoes. Admire the stunning artwork at Qasr Amra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch during the excursion. Return to Amman for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 Amman → Jerash → Ajloun → Amman
Breakfast. Panoramic tour of Amman, the capital of Jordan, with its important avenues, the Citadel, and the Roman Theatre. Next, departure to the beautifully preserved Greco-Roman city of Jerash. Then proceed to Ajloun with the imposing fortress of Qa'lat Al Rabat dominating the Jordan Valley. It was from this position that Saladin's forces launched their attacks against the Crusaders. Return to the hotel in Amman, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 5 Amman → Madaba → Mount Nebo → Shobak Castle → Petra
Breakfast and departure for Madaba. Visit to the Orthodox Christian Church of St. George with the mosaic map of Jerusalem, Palestine, Jordan, Israel, and Egypt. We proceed to Mount Nebo, a ridge reaching 817 meters above sea level, located in western Jordan. The view from the summit offers a panorama of the Holy Land and, to the north, of the Jordan River valley. The city of Jericho in the West Bank is usually visible from the summit, as well as Jerusalem on a very clear day. Visit to Shobak Castle, known to the Crusaders as Mont Real or Mons Regalis, the Royal Mount Fortress. It was built in 1115 by King Baldwin I of Jerusalem to guard the road from Damascus to Egypt and was the first in a series of fortresses belonging to the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. The imposing castle stands as a solitary reminder of the ancient Crusader glory above a rugged and wild landscape dotted with a vast expanse of fruit trees. Transfer to Petra. Accommodation in a hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 6 Petra
Breakfast. Departure for the visit of Petra, located about 3-5 hours south of modern Amman, about 2 hours north of Aqaba, and on the edge of the mountainous Wadi Araba desert. The city is surrounded by towering hills of rusty-colored sandstone that provided ancient Petra with natural protection against invaders. The site is semi-arid due to the friable sandstone, which easily crumbled into sand and allowed the Nabateans to carve temples and tombs into the rock. The stone color varies from pale yellow or white through bright reds to the darker brown of the more resistant rocks. The twisted layers of different colors form spirals and waves in the rock wall, which the Nabateans exploited as decorative elements in their architecture. Access to the archaeological area is extraordinarily evocative: walking along a path inside a deep canyon, between sculptures and engineering works (the Siq), we reach the so-called "Treasury," a building entirely carved into the rock. At the end of the approximately 4-hour visit, those who wish can reach the "Monastery" (free visit) from which you can enjoy a splendid view. Return to the Petra hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7 Petra → Little Petra → Wadi Rum
Breakfast. Departure to Beidha, also known as Little Petra, the place where the Nabateans entertained their guests. It is one of the main crossroads of Petra, the entry and exit point of trade routes to the north and northwest. Here, caravans from the Negev, Gaza, Askalon, Jerusalem, and the Phoenicians stopped during their commercial travels. Merchants likely stayed in the cool isolation of Siq Al-Barid, the cold gorge, whose entrance is at the end of a narrowing valley. A 2-hour visit in a 4x4 jeep to Wadi Rum, the desert known as the Valley of the Moon, following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia and climbing sand dunes and rock bridges. It is a valley carved in sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan, 60 km east of Aqaba. The highest altitude in Wadi Rum is Mount Um Dami at over 1800 m above sea level. Arrival in Aqaba and accommodation at the hotel, free time, dinner, and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8 Wadi Rum → Dead Sea → Amman → Italy
Breakfast at the desert camp. Morning departure to the Dead Sea. Free time for swimming and relaxation. Lunch on your own. Transfer to Amman Airport in time for the return flight to Italy.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is the tour with the best price on the market! Recommended for adventurous people, adaptable to changes, and eager to have fun, especially for those aiming for significant savings compared to other itineraries. The itinerary has an extremely advantageous cost because it can be flexible and varied during the tour, maintaining the essence of the program. Similar hotels can be confirmed while respecting the booked category. The guides are friendly and dynamic, present only during excursions, allowing clients more autonomy and freedom in their journey.
6 GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS TRIP
Deserts, colors, scents. The mysterious charm of adventure, revealing unpredictable facets. And finally, Jerusalem, synonymous with culture, discovery, and encounter. The program is a group tour with shared services, with an Italian-speaking guide, highlighting the following "travel experiences":
• Discover the desert castles of Amra, Azraq, and Karraneh, a fascinating journey back in time to the most enchanting past of the Middle East.
• A captivating walk to Petra, through the Siq, the narrow gorge over a kilometer long, flanked by rock walls 80 meters high.
• 4x4 jeep excursion in the Wadi Rum desert, also known as the Valley of the Moon.
• Possibility of a swim in the waters of Aqaba.
• Stop at the majestic Shobak Castle, a solitary reminder of ancient Crusader glory.
• Beauty baths in the salty and beneficial waters of the Dead Sea.
General travel information
Remember to bring a valid passport with an expiration date of no less than 6 months at the time of entry into the country. The currency in Jordan is the Dinar (JOD).
Visas and vaccinations
The visa is obtained upon arrival at the airport through the assistance of our correspondent, provided that the passport data is sent to our offices at least 7 days before departure. Vaccinations are not required for those coming from Italy.
Emergency numbers
Embassy of Italy Amman, Hafiz Ibrahim Street, 5/7, Jabal Al Weibdeh, P.O. Box 9800, 11191 Amman, Jordan. Tel: +962 6 4638185 - Emergency mobile: +962 775415000 - Police: 911 - Preventive Security Department Tel: (+962 6) 5601652
Cancellation insurance options available
For the proposed packages, cancellation insurance is available, guaranteeing a refund of 75/80%, depending on the circumstances. In case you have valid reasons preventing you from traveling, there is a deductible of 20/15%.
Discover the world with our expert guides: unique experiences, local knowledge, and shared passions await you at every stop of your journey. The tour of your dreams starts here.
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