Wonders of Jordan: Amman, Petra, Jerash & More

Upon arrival at Amman International Airport, you will be met by a Goway local representative and transferred to your hotel. The complimentary arrival transfer is provided for arrivals between the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm. For any arrivals outside of these hours, a supplement will apply.

Arrive Amman Airport, meet & assist. Transfer to Amman Hotel for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast and check out, depart Amman, heading to Petra. Enroute visit the Madaba Mosaic Map, covering the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. Next, it is on to Mt. Nebo; one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan and the place where Moses was buried. To Um Al Rassas; a UNESCO world heritage site mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. Proceed to visit Makawer; the location of the imprisonment and execution of John the Baptist. Continue to Petra Hotel for dinner & overnight.

Embark on your visit to Petra; capital of the Nabataean Arabs, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. Known as the rose-red city, a name it gets from the wonderful color of the rock from which many of the city's structures were carved. The Nabataeans buried their dead in intricate tombs that were cut out of the mountain sides and the city also had temples, a theater, and following the Roman annexation and later the Byzantine influence, a colonnaded street and churches. In addition to the magnificent remains of the Nabataean city, human settlement and land use for over 10,000 years can be traced in Petra, where great natural, cultural, archaeological and geological features merge. Lunch today is included at Local restaurant.

This morning, after breakfast and check out visit Little Petra "The Siq Al-Barid"; A classical temple that stands guard outside the miniature siq which would appear to have been an important suburb of the city of Petra. Next, proceed to Wadi Rum; a stupendous, timeless place, virtually untouched by humanity and its destructive forces. Enjoy 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour and lunch before returning to Amman via Desert Highway.

Today you will be picked up from your hotel after breakfast for your day of sightseeing. Visit Um Qais; Site of the famous miracle of the Gadarene swine, perched on a splendid hilltop overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee, and boasts impressive colonnaded streets, vaulted terrace and the ruins of two theatres. Next stop is Ajloun; where you will tour the 12th century Saracen Castle built by one of Saladin's generals in 1184. The last stop for the day is Jerash; one of the ten great Roman cities, the Decapolis League, reveals a fine example of the grand, formal provincial Roman urbanism. Lunch today is included at Local restaurant before returning to Amman.

After breakfast, depart for Azraq Wetland Reserve. This Circular trail starts at the visitor center, with an excellent introduction to the Reserve passing by dry and wet areas to a viewing platform overlooking the artesian pools that once released millions of cubic meters of water into the marshland. Follow the trail forward to new wooden bird hides, passing yet another new water bodies to explore more habitats in the reserve and observe migratory bird species and catch a glimpse of the water buffalo. Then Follow the trail back to the Visitor Center, passing by the largest water body in the reserve. Enjoy lunch at Azraq Lodge's Chechen Kitchen, enjoy exquisite, authentic local cuisine. The kitchen is managed by a local Chechen family who continue to cook their ancestors' tasty homemade recipes. Visitors will quickly succumb to the delicious and traditional delights that they conjure up on a daily basis Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, head back to Amman Hotel for dinner and overnight.

This morning, drive down to the lowest spot on early and experience floating in the waters of the Dead Sea. You'll have time here for lunch before heading back to Amman for a tour with an artistic twist. Discover the hidden street art in a number of Amman neighborhoods. Learn what each portrayal depicts and get a better understanding of what the painters hope to accomplish. Graffiti is a relatively new art form onto the Amman Street scene, one that has been welcomed and enjoyed. Some of the gems are hidden and you need an expert to help you find them and tell you their stories, enjoy the most famous "Hashem" Restaurant. Of all foods, the kinds here cater to the poor, the middle class and up to the highly famous & rich. It is a food for all, so to speak. His Majesty King Abdullah even ate here along with his family. After enjoying this unique one-time experience, we head onto yet another famous food place; to the well-known "Habiba", where Knafeh would be served, a mix of goat cheese covered with dough on top and sprinkled with syrup leaves one with a memorable taste definitely not to be forgotten throughout the years. We leave "Habiba". Overnight at Amman Hotel.

Transfer to Amman Airport for departure.