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Adventure Jordan 2008

Adventure Jordan 2008 (INTTJA08)

Duration: 8 days (may vary)
Areas: Jordan
Tour types: History & Culture, Under 35's

Tour itinerary

Day 1 Amman

Welcome to Jordan, rich in archaeological sites, historical monuments and enormous variety of spectacular scenery... Our representative will meet you at the airport and transport you to your hotel in Cairo. This evening you will meet your tour leader (and fellow travellers), who will brief you about the next few days of your journey.

Day 2 Amman, Jerash, Ajlun, Umm Qais

After breakfast we depart for ancient Gadara in Umm Qais, one of the brilliant Greco-Roman cities in Jordan. Then we head to Ajlun, an Islamic castle built high on a hill overlooking the entire Jordan valley below. In the afternoon we drive through the pine forests and olive groves to the ancient Greco-Roman city of Jerash. Our guide will take us for a tour through the collonnaded street, amphitheater, churches, temples and the vast Roman Forum. We remain in Amman overnight.

Day 3 Amman,Madaba, Mount Nebo, Mujib

Another impressive day is awaiting us. After breaktast we depart for Madaba and Mount Nebo, the highest point in the Moabit range which has been a centre for pilgrimages since the earliest Christian times. Madaba also holds the finest Byzantine mosaics including the famous 6th century map of Palastine. Then we drive via the Kings Highway to Wadi Al Mujib, a deep and majestic cut through rugged highlands that drains into the Dead Sea. Our day continues with a guided hike through the magnificent gorge, abseiling down the waterfalls where we enjoy the impressive nature of the natural reserve area. We remain overnight in chalets at Vadi Al Mujib.

Day 4 Mujib, Dead Sea, Dana Natural Reserve, Petra

After breakfast wel make our way to the lowest point on earth, Dead Sea for floating on the salty water. Dead Sea is around 300 meters below the sea level and famous for its healing mud. We then depart for Dana Natural Reserve, one of the most interesting spots in Jordan. After a hike and trek to explore the natural attractions of this area, we depart for Petra where we remain overnight.

Day 5 Petra, Wadi Rum

Today we depart for a full day tour in the Red Rose City Petra. We join an unforgettable trip on horse back till the siq and then by foot till we reach the Treasury. Our local guide provides us with a brief history of the city, which is the greates attractions in the Middle East. We also visit the Pharaoh's Castle, the Triumphal arch and the Amphitheater. In the afternoon we depart for the world famous Wadi Rum and check into our desert camp. Dinner under the starry sky.

Day 6 Wadi Rum

Today we join a Jeep safari in the amazing desert and witness the beauties of the impressive valley. Afternoon free to relax and enjoy the mystic atmosphere. This evening we also enjoy another Jordanian local dinner in Wadi Rum. After chilling out by the desert fire and sharing our experiences with our travel mates, we remain overnight in our desert camp.

Day 7 Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Amman

After breakfast we depart for Aqaba, the harbor of Jordan and an important sea resort by the Red Sea. After free time in Aqaba, we depart for Amman.

Day 8 Amman

Our tour concludes after breakfast in Amman. Our representative will transport you to the airport.

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Who goes on this tour?

This tour is very popular and although not designed specifically for 18-35's it does tend to attract a young crowd mainly from Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Many people travel on their own, as couples or with friends.

Inclusions:

Accommodation
3 star hotels, Desert camp (Wadi Rum), Traditional Chalet (Wadi Mujib)
Airport Transfer
Airport to hotel return
Meals
7 breakfasts
2 dinners
Transportation
Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus 4x4 jeep (Wadi Rum)
Guide
Services of experienced guides
Activities
Trekking & Hiking (Wadi Mujib)
Hiking & Trekking (Dana)7 Jeep safari (Wadi Rum)
Excursions
As per the itinerary (entrance fees NOT included)
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