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Jordan
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Petra / Mt. Nebo / Madaba / Wadi Rum / Aqaba / Dead Sea / Amman / Jerash / Umm Qais
Fully Escorted
7 days/ 6 nights
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES WEEKLY STARTING AT $1495 (From Amman)
No minimum number of travelers, maximum of 16 on each tour
Jordan is part of the land bridge linking Europe, Africa and Asia. It is slightly smaller in size than the state of Kentucky. It has experienced a unique history being in the center of major trade crossroads for thousands of years. The Nabateans, the Greeks, Romans, Christian crusaders and Muslims have all left evidence of their exploits. Political boundaries have been crisscrossed by the Bible with references to Lot seeking refuge from the fire and brimstone of the Lord. Moses, Aaron and John the Baptist all had roles in Jordan's history and died here. Some believe that Jesus was baptized in a section of the Jordan river that lies within the country's boundaries. The country is unique and our program will give you a wonderful introduction to this amazing land and it's people.
Highlights include:
* fully escorted from arrival to Amman
* superior 5 star hotels
* small parties for close personal attention
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| Details | | Travel Egypt Inc | | Offer valid through 12/31/2008 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Amman | Arriving Amman, staff will assist with clearing immigration and customs then transfer you to the Grand Hyatt hotel. Overnight Amman
NOTE: All travelers to Jordan must have a visa to enter. If you are traveling on a USA passport this is available on arrival. | | Day 2 | Petra | Depart Amman and travel the ancient King's Highway with stops at Madaba, where you will enjoy seeing the oldest known map of the Holy Land, set in Mosaic tile in the floor of the church. Stand on Mt. Nebo's crest and look on the Holy Land, just as Moses did. Visit the crusader castle at Kerak. Arriving Petra, overnight at the famous Movenpick Hotel, located right at the entrance to the carved city of stone. Overnight Petra (B) | | Day 3 | Petra | A full day to enjoy Petra. Located at the crossroads of the flourishing overland caravan trade routes, Petra prospered as the capital of the Nabateans empire from 400 B.C. to A.D. 106. The Nabateans engineered an impressive system of pipes, tunnels, and channels that carried drinking water into the city and reduced the chance of flash floods. The Romans annexed Petra in A.D. 106, and its position as a commercial hub slowly deteriorated. The Byzantines made the city the seat of a bishopric in A.D. 379 before earthquakes and an economic lull took their toll. By the end of the Byzantine Empire (circa A.D. 700), the hydraulic system and the once dignified and gracious buildings in the center of town had deteriorated to near ruins. In the centuries that followed, Petra disappeared from most maps and was known only through ancient lore. In 1812, Swiss traveler Johann Burckhardt stole into the mythic city disguised as a Muslim trader and told the world about what he found. Today most of the Bedouin people who once lived in the area of the ancient city have been relocated to houses provided by the Jordanian government. Efforts to protect Petra and its artifacts continue even as tourism grows at a steady pace an excavations uncover more of the long-lost city. | | Day 4 | Aqaba | Depart Petra and visit Wadi Rum (where Lawrence of Arabia operated in WW I) then on to Aqaba, located right on the Gulf of Aqaba where we will overnight at the beautiful Movenpick Resort. Overnight Aqaba (B) | | Day 5 | Amman | Drive to Amman via the Dead Sea. Enjoy the comfort of the Grand Hyatt. Overnight Amman (B) | | Day 6 | Amman | Visit Jerash, one of the best preserved of the Roman Decapolis capital cities and Umm Qais (where Jesus drove the demons out of men and into swine. Matthew 8:28-32). Look down from the hills over the Sea of Galilee. Return to Amman. Overnight Amman (B) | | Day 7 | Amman | Staff transfers you to the airport, assists with exit formalities and checking in for your international departure. |
| | | | TOURS INCLUDE: GUARANTEED TO OPERATE WITH NO MINIMUM NUMBER OF TRAVELERS, maximum of 16. All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle relating to the tour program starting with arrival to Amman. Baggage handling of no more than 2 pieces of luggage per person however baggage and personal effects are at the owner's risk at all time during the tour. Hotels (based on double occupancy). Fees for visiting antiquity sites and museums. Services of an English speaking licensed guide. Hotel service charges and taxes.
NOT included are: Items of a personal nature such as tips, entry visa, entry or departure taxes, phone calls, laundry, drinks with meals, any items not specifically covered in the included items.
Prices and itinerary subject to change without notice.
Single Price is for Single occupancy hotel rooms and cruise cabins based on a minimum of two travelers. Single travelers (one person on the tour) would have additional cost.
FREQUENT TRAVELERS: You are welcome to arrange your own international air or we can assist. Also if you are a member of any hotel chain frequent traveler program you are welcome to use your points for hotel rooms and the cost of the tour will be reduced accordingly OR if you want to accumulate points plus take advantage of membership hotel room upgrades let us know which program you want to use.
We contract with every major hotel chain including:
Jordan:
Four Seasons: Amman
Hyatt: Amman
Movenpick: Aqaba, Petra
Prices are based on using the hotels shown. If you change hotels the tour price may change.
International air from JFK on Egyptair
International Air (by date of departure) Price
Low (01 Nov - 12 Dec, 25 Dec - 31 Mar) $1,075
Shoulder (01 Apr - 31 May, 16 Aug - 31 Oct) $1,150
Peak I (01 Jun - Jun 15, 01 Aug - 15 Aug) $1,415
Peak II (16 Jun - 31 Jul, 13 Dec - 24 Dec) $1,575
Prices are only an indication of cost, seats are not guaranteed until tour confirmed and do not include air ticket taxes, fuel surcharges, and security fees. |
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