Jordan Discovery

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Jordan’s past may be etched in stone (and buried by sand), but its future is written in glass and steel. Kick off this eight-day group tour in Amman, one of the Middle East’s modern up-and-comers, where underground galleries, trendy cafes and skyscrapers rub shoulders with treasures from Islamic antiquity. Then there’s the other Jordan, the Nabataean kingdom ...

Overview

Trip type
Operator does not provide
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • See the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Citadel of Amman
    • Relax in the charming port town of Aqaba
    • Take a jeep safari to a desert camp in Wadi Rum
    • Visit the 12th-century crusader castle of Shobak
    • Walk the old Roman road to Petra
    • Take a dip in the Dead Sea
    • Explore the Roman ruins of Jerash

What's this trip about?

    Jordan’s past may be etched in stone (and buried by sand), but its future is written in glass and steel. Kick off this eight-day group tour in Amman, one of the Middle East’s modern up-and-comers, where underground galleries, trendy cafes and skyscrapers rub shoulders with treasures from Islamic antiquity. Then there’s the other Jordan, the Nabataean kingdom among the dunes – home to crusader castles, the faded footprints of Lawrence of Arabia and white-robed shepherds leading their flocks across the desert. Travel across the lunar landscape of Wadi Rum on a jeep safari and camp out beneath the stars, float in the Dead Sea, explore palm-fringed wadis and wander old Roman roads to the ancient city of Petra.

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityAmman
End CityAmman

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure

Destinations

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • Included activities are listed in the day-to-day itinerary
    • all other activities are optional and at your own expense
    • If you choose not to participate in the included activities on this itinerary
    • the cost will not be refunded

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Travel Map

Day 1 Amman

Begin this adventure in Jordan's bustling capital

Day 2 Aqaba

Journey out to the seaside town of Aqaba, famed for its dviing and snorkeling

Day 3 Wadi Rum

Swap the charm of the coast for the delight of the desert. Ride a camel past sandstone mountains, befriend the local Bedouin people and watch the hues of the desert landscape change at sunset

Day 4-5 Petra

This morning, perhaps scale one of Wadi Rum's towering sand dunes before venturing out to Petra Be entranced by the ethereal beauty of ancient Petra. Stroll around age old tombs, see the majestic Monastery

Day 6-8 Amman

Visit the ancient crusader castle of Shobak before heading back to Amman. Explore the Roman city of Jerash, then drive to the Dead Sea for a swim. Return to Amman, where this adventure comes to an end

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Price From $1,510
Price per day$189
Last Updated: 6/9/2018

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Logistics

Accommodation

Grand Palace Hotel or Similar (3 nts), Amra Palace Hotel or similar (2 nts), My Hotel Room B.B. (1 nt), Mohammed Mutlak Camp or similar (1 nt)
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances. Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination. If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.HEATING & AIR-CONDITIONING: Please note that as a desert region, Jordan can have extreme weather. Winter (approx. December to February) can be very cold. Consider bringing a sleeping bag, thermals, scarf, gloves and a warm jacket for travel in this period. Summer (approx. June to August) can be very hot. Although typically hotels do have air-conditioning it's not guaranteed that functioning air-conditioning will always be available.

Transportation & Flights

4x4, Camel, Minibus, Public bus, Van,

Transportation & flights

4x4, Camel, Minibus, Public bus, Van
Guides
All Intrepid group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader. However, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit - and who better to hear it from than the locals themselves? If you're interested in delving deeper into the local culture then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations on your trip.
Requirements
This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required. ,
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. When travelling on a trip, you won't be permitted to join the trip until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by our local representative. If you have credit card insurance our local representative will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact telephone number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country. Please go to our website for links to various travel insurance providers:
Visa requirements
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Meals Included

Meals introduction

While travelling with us you'll experience the vast array of wonderful food available in the world. Your group leader will be able to suggest restaurants to try during your trip. On our camping trips we often cook the region's specialities so you don't miss out. To give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, generally not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There's no obligation to do this though.

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Style descriptions

Comfort is your style of travel if you want the whole grassroots experience with more inclusions, meals and creature comforts. While accommodation is predominantly tourist class (3-4 star), on some itineraries there is the opportunity to stay with a local family, spend the night on a train or camp out in exotic places (without putting up your own tent of course). Along the way, you'll really experience the destination up close. You'll mingle with locals, enjoy a taste of their way of life and gain special insights from your leader. This is not luxury travel, but real world experiences - just with a softer landing!

Finish point

  • Grand Palace Hotel
  • Queen Alia Street
  • Amman
  • 11192
  • JORDAN
  • Phone: +962 5691131
Trip ID
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