Experience Jordan’s traditions alongside modern marvels

A 8 day tour of Various
from our Northeastern issue,
Spring 2012.

	Photo: Dennis Jarvis
	Construction of the Crusader’s Castle of Kerak began in the 1140s.

Just before the start of the Common Era, Nabataean traders settled in this land of striking landscapes at the crossroads of the east and the west. 

Now, 2,000 years later, Jordan remains at the crossroads. 

At once modern and in touch with history, Jordan is capturing the attention of travelers looking for authentic experiences.

This itinerary combines the highlights with out-of-the-ordinary experiences, said Seif Saudi, the managing partner of Jordan Select Tours.

The company, based in Amman, Jordan, has been leading the trip for the last 15 years.

“Not much has changed since we first ran that itinerary 15 years ago,” she said, “but we do offer our clients optional add-ons to our itineraries, such as an evening wine tasting award-winning local wines, with Jordan’s top wine maker and sommelier in Amman, balloon rides over the desert of Wadi Rum, cooking classes, amongst others.”

Day One

Arrival in Amman

Your Jordan holiday begins with your arrival to the Queen Alia International Airport. Assistance with formalities by a Jordan Select Tours representative and transfer to the hotel in Amman are included. 

Day Two

Amman/Ajlun/Jerash/Dead Sea

Start your tour of Jordan by taking a short bus trip north to the Mamluk fortress of Ajlun, followed by a visit to the Graeco-Roman city of Jerash. After lunch, drive down to the lowest point on earth for a dip in the Dead Sea. 

Day Three 

Dead Sea/Madaba/Mt. Nebo/Wadi Mujib/Kerak/Petra

Take a whole day to explore the King’s highway, which was once part of the ancient Silk Road. Visit the mosaic town of Madaba, and stop over at Mount Nebo for a view over the Jordan Valley. Move south to Wadi Mujib then proceed to the Crusader’s Castle of Kerak. After lunch and a visit, transfer to Petra for dinner and an overnight. 

Day Four 

Petra

Embark on a morning tour of Petra, the Rose Red City of the Nabataeans. Start your guided tour with a horse ride up to the dramatic entrance, called the Siq, and proceed to explore this amazing UNESCO World Heritage site. 

The Rose Red City of Petra will surpass the wildest of expectations.

Lunch is inside the city at the Petra Basin restaurant. 

Visit the higher parts of the city before returning to your hotel.

	Photo: Dennis Jarvis
	The Wadi Rum valley cuts through towers of sandstone and granite.

Day Five

Petra (Aaron’s Tomb)

Take a morning departure for a full day camel ride to Aaron’s Tomb, isolated atop of one of Petra’s highest mountains.

Enjoy a boxed lunch en route.

Day Six 

Petra/Beida/Wadi Rum

Take a late morning transfer to Beida, also known as Little Petra. It is a place where the Nabataeans used to entertain their guests. 

Continue south to the enchanting desert of Wadi Rum, where lunch is served followed by a Jeep tour inside the valley until sunset. Enjoy the view while drinking a cup of traditional Bedouin tea. 

Transfer to the Bedouin camp area deep inside the desert where a large Bedouin tent will be set to serve as the group’s sitting room and smaller, high quality Canadian sleeping tents will be prepared with comfortable mattresses, sheets and blankets. 

After a traditional barbecue dinner, stay overnight at the camp.

Day Seven 

Wadi Rum/Dana/Amman

Enjoy a morning departure to the Dana Nature Reserve. 

Apart from its wildlife, the reserve is rich with archaeological sites and culture. 

Go for a short hiking tour followed by lunch at the Guest House. 

Head north, back to Amman for dinner and the overnight.

Day Eight 

Departure 

Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport. 

At the end of your tour in Jordan, your group receives assistance with formalities and departure.

Jordan Select Tours
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www.select.jo

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