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Petra,
Dead Sea & Jordan
Day-by-Day
Itinerary -- What is Included
Jordan Highlights
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Day 1 Flight from Cairo/Amman
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Your Petra , Dead Sea & Jordan tour begins with our flight to Amman. Visas for US citizens are $15 USD, paid in cash upon arrival for US citizens. Other nationalities, please check with your local Jordanian Consulate for entry visa policies. You can also begin in Jordan, rather than Cairo. Contact us for options. Leaving the Amman airport,* we visit Madaba where the St George's Greek Orthodox Church has a famous mosaic on the floor. Made during the 6th century AD, the mosaic shows the pilgrimage from the surrounding areas to the Holy Land. You can even find Egypt on this map! Your next visit recalls the story of Moses and his journey to the Promised Land. At Mount Nebo there is a Memorial for Musa (Moses) and a 4th century church which Italian Franciscan priests excavated and restored in 1933. The panoramic view overlooks the Jordan River Valley, the Dead Sea, Jericho and Jerusalem. In the Bible story, Moses does not ever arrive at the Promised Land, but he is able to see it from a distance before he dies. It is from Mount Nebo that one can see it in the distance (on a clear day). It is also believed that this is the burial place of Moses. Continuing on your hotel is situated overlooking the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth (1,373 ft. below sea level) and the largest "natural spa" in the world. *Note: You can also substitute sightseeing at Jerash for the sightseeing at Madaba and Mount Nebo on arrival day. You would then do Madaba and Mount Nebo on your last day, before departure from Amman airport. Contact us for the current price for the addition of Jerash to this program. Jerash is the best example of a Roman provincial city in the whole Middle East. You will visit Hadrian's Arch, Hippodrome, a colonnaded street, the cathedral, North Theater, South Theater and the Jerash Archeological Museum. Overnight at a hotel beside the Dead Sea, Jordan Valley Marriott Dead Sea Resort & Spa. |
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Day 2 Dead Sea |
Free Day at the Dead Sea Spa. Time to enjoy the Dead Sea views, float in the mineral-rich waters, do a Dead Sea mudbath, or try the many spa facilities. Spa treatments are available but not included in your tour price. Optional trip to the Roman ruins at Jerash. Overnight at a hotel beside the Dead Sea, Jordan Valley Marriott Dead Sea Resort & Spa. |
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Day 3 Dead Sea Bethany |
Some time this morning at the hotel before leaving. In the afternoon you visit Bethany, the site where Jesus was baptized by John on the Jordan side of River Jordan. More than 20 churches have been found here in recent excavations. Also caves and baptism pools dating from Roman and Byzantine times. Evening arrival in Petra and time to get situated in your hotel. Overnight at a 5 star hotel in Petra Breakfast only included. |
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Day 4
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full day of sightseeing in the Red Rose City of Petra.
First established during the 6th C. BC by Nabataen Arabs, Petra became a
trading center for the caravans during what was the Ptolemaic era in
Egypt.
Hailed as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, it is a magical experience to enter this hidden city through a long narrow Siq. The natural beauty is breathtaking, and then to find beautifully carved buildings made by human hands is a memorable experience. Unlike the other tourists who have only a short 2-hour visit to the site, your tour will include the services of a local English-speaking guide for the whole day. This will give you a chance to explore the area at a slower pace (and take breaks from all the hiking) and see more of the many buildings there. There is a horseback ride included that brings you to the entrance of the canyon. Camels are available for hire, once you are inside the city. Optional: "Petra By Night." Enter through the Siq lit only by candles and listen to local Bedouin flute music at the Treasury. (Additional fee). Overnight at a 5 star hotel in Petra Breakfast only included. |
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Day 5 |
You
have a Free Day with options today.
1) Relax at the hotel or take a mud bath at a local spa. 2) Return to the main Petra site on your own for further explorations and a hike to the High Place of Sacrifice. 3) Half-day Tour of "Little Petra" to see more ancient ruins, some of these even older than the main Petra site. (Additional fee). 4) All-day trip to Wadi Rum with off-road excursion in 4-wheel drive vehicle to see desert landscapes and rock art inscriptions. (Additional fee). Wadi Rum video by one of our travelers. Overnight at a 5 star hotel in Petra Breakfast only included. |
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Day 6 Return to Cairo, Egypt Options:
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You
have some free time this morning before leaving about 2:00 PM for the
airport in Amman. You can make a second visit to the Petra site on
your own or add one of the options below.
Optional add-on tours: The Shobek Castle is the oldest Crusader Castle in Jordan. Renovated and rebuilt a number of times, the structure we see today is mostly from the 13th C. Islamic period and later. Set dramatically on a high hill, the views of the surrounding area are truly breath-taking Your flight from Amman back to Cairo leaves at 7:25 PM. 8:55 PM arrival in Cairo. Assistance at both airports by English-speaking rep's, and a transfer to your hotel near the Cairo airport. Jordan is world-famous for its Dead Sea products. You can make a stop at one of the local factories near Amman so that you can purchase items such as bath salts and mud-masks. Evening flight from Amman back to Cairo. Overnight at a hotel beside the Cairo airport. Overnight Novotel Cairo Airport Hotel, 4 star or Sonesta Heliopolis, 5 star hotel, or similar. Breakfast only included. |
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Day-by-Day Itinerary -- What is Included -- What is Not Included -- Top of Page Photo credits this page: All photos by Ruth Shilling. |
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