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An Ecological Adventure in Jordan

This unique tour not only covers the historical sites of Amman, the stunning Roman city of Jerash and Rose-red city of Petra but also offers an opportunity to visit the diverse landscapes of Jordan by hiking inside the Wadi Mujeb and Dana Biosphere Reserves, both significant eco systems. The tour also takes you to Little Petra and the Wadi Rum desert followed by few days relaxing on the shores of the Red Sea.

Amman - Ajloun - Azraq - Wadi Mujeb Biosphere Reserve - Feynan - Dana Biosphere Reserve - Petra - Wadi Rum - Aqaba - Amman

from £2,939 / Per Person

12 Days / 11 Nights

Tour Highlights:

Amman city tour

Visit the Roman city of Jerash

Azraq Mudflat biking

Visit the Christian city of Madaba

Visit Wadi Mujeb & Dana Biosphere Reserves

Explore the red rose city of Petra

Visit Little Petra

Relax by the Red Sea

What's included:

International & internal flights in economy class.

11 nights Hotel accommodation 

Amman, Petra & Aqaba on Bed and Breakfast.  Ajloun, Azraq, Mujib, Dana and Wadi Rum on Half Board. Feynan on Full Board

All transfers and internal transportation

English speaking guides

Entrance fees to all the monuments mentioned in the itinerary

What's not included:

Visa Fees (visa is available on arrival)

Travel Insurance

Any meals other than mentioned in the itinerary

Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, telephone calls, laundry, camera fees still or videos etc

Itinerary

Fly from UK to Amman.

Arrive Amman early in the morning. On arrival, meeting and assistance by the Novaturient representative. Then transfer to the Corp Amman Hotel for overnight stay. (Room booked for immediate occupancy).

After breakfast Amman sightseeing includes the ruins of the amphitheater, the citadel and the Ummayad Palace. Later drive to the city of the Thousand Columns: Jerash, or ancient Gerasa. Explore the hidden beauty of this stunning Greco-Roman site. After Jerash, visit Ajloun village with its Saladin castle, known as Qal'at Ar-Rabad. The fortress was built by Saladin's nephew, and a fine example of Islamic architecture. From its hilltop position, it dominates the northern Jordan Valley. Overnight at Ajloun Nature Reserve (Cabins).

After breakfast explore Jordan's desert castle scattered throughout the plains to the east of Amman. The desert castles are actually a string of palaces, forts and estates dating from the 7th -8th C. Visit historic Azraq Castle located in the village of North Azraq. Close to a precious water source and strategically located close to the borders of several countries the site has been occupied by numerous civilizations, including the Umayyads, Ayyubids and Ottomans.  T. E. Lawrence…aka Lawrence of Arabia, used the castle as his military base during the Arab Revolt against the Turks. Overnight at The Azraq Lodge, a converted 1940 British Military field hospital.  After lunch an Azraq Mudflat biking tour. It is considered one of the most beautiful and fascinating guided biking tours. Starting from Lodge cycle through the wetland, and learn about the history of the Oasis and its importance for bird migration, making Azraq is one of the most important Oasis in the world.

After Madaba, City of Mosaics, drive to Mount Nebo with its breathtaking views. From here Moses had his final gaze over the Holy Land and Dead Sea Basin. Enjoy afternoon at leisure on the shores of the Dead Sea followed by lunch at O- Beach resort. Later drive to Mujib Biosphere Reserve with overnight at Wadi Al Mujib chalets.

After an early breakfast hike inside Wadi Mujib Reserve and explore the natural habitat of the area. The reserve is a mix of steep cliffs with gorges cutting through rocky plateau. Streams run to the Dead Sea.  10 species of carnivore live here along with over 300 documented plants. It’s also a vital home for migratory birds. Then drive to Wadi Feynan Eco-Lodge. The stunning arabesque lodge blends elegantly into the natural environment offering breathtaking panoramic vistas of Wadi Feynan. Overnight at Wadi Feynan Eco-Lodge.

After breakfast hike to examine some of the oldest copper mines in the world to learn how vast deposits of copper were discovered, transported, smelted, mined and processed at Feynan by ancient civilizations. Imagine the scene when Roman slave labourers struggled to survive in the harsh conditions!  After lunch drive to Dana Natural Reserve and explore the old stone built village of Dana, a successful social experiment to rejuvenate a dying village aided by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature. Overnight at Dana Guest House.

After breakfast drive to Petra. A 2 hours guided sightseeing tour takes you through the architectural and spiritual wonders of this majestic place. Discover the secrets of the Nabateans, see, the truly stunning sandstone ‘Al- Khazneh’(the Treasury), soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a Roman theatre, large and small houses and burial chambers. After lunch, at a local restaurant, the afternoon is at leisure. Overnight at The Petra Guest House.

After breakfast drive to the stunning Wadi Rum, with its wonderful desert landscape. Enroute visit Little Petra, a few kilometers from Petra and literally hidden away in the centre of a mountain. This ‘miniature’ Petra contains a number of exceedingly well-preserved tombs. Then, in Wadi Rum, take a 2 hour 4x4 Jeep ride to explore the starkly beautiful land, filled with amazing rock formations, spectacular sand dunes and shades of Lawrence of Arabia!  Overnight stay at The Sun City Camp.

After breakfast climb to Um Al Dami, Jordan’s highest peak with its wonderful panoramic views. Enjoy your pack lunch at the highest point of Jordan. Return to the village of Wadi Rum and drive to Aqaba. Stay at The Marina Plaza Resort for 3 nights.

Two days at leisure to relax on sunny shores. Perhaps try your hand at scuba diving, snorkeling or wind surfing.

Transfer to the airport to board your return flight home via Amman.

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