Jordan Vacation with Umm Qais

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Tour Code: ODY-JO-003

Destination: Jordan

Duration5 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style Classic

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About This Trip

Have a 5-day vacation to explore Amman, Jerash, and Petra with your private guide and driver. You will soak up the exploration of the spectacular Umm Qais, where you can view the Sea of Galilee. Go to Jerash, the best-preserved Roman city, to discover the Nymphaeum and the Temple of Artemis. Get up to the sacred Mt. Nebo, an important site for Christian. Before your tour ends, take some free time to experience the unique charm of the rose-red city of Petra.

Itinerary Summary

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PLACE

HIGHLIGHTS
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Amman

Arrival
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Amman, Jerash

Amman: Umm Qais, Jordan Valley, Sea of Galilee
Jerash: Nymphaeum, Temple of Artemis, Ajloun Castle
3

Petra

Mt. Nebo, Church of St. George, Kerak Castle, King's Highway
4

Amman

The Siq, The Treasury, Free Time
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Amman

Departure

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival, Amman

Welcome to Amman! Upon arrival, Odyssey representative will greet you and help you accelerate all the procedures. After claiming your luggage, you will be driven to check in the hotel.

Amman

Day 2: Amman Ancient Ruins Exploration

Start with Umm Qais (about 2 hours' drive) in the hills above the beautiful Jordan Valley, where you can take in breathtaking views of the Sea of Galilee, Israel and the Golan Heights, Syria. Next comes Jerash, the best preserved Roman city in the world. Stroll through the spectacular forum, Roman colonnaded street, the Nymphaeum and the Temple of Artemis like a walk into the past. After that, visit the fantastic and historical Ajloun Castle with 360 degree impressive views.

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Amman

Day 3: Amman - Petra

Today, you'll firstly discover Madaba best known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. The famous Mosaic Map with two million pieces of vividly colored local stone beautifully covers the floor of the Church of St. George. After that, drive up to the Biblical Mt. Nebo, and enjoy the stunning views of the Dead Sea, Jerusalem and Jericho on a clear day like what Moses did. Drop by a Jordanian handicrafts shop, then drive along the King's Highway with spellbinding scenery, and stop at the enormous Kerak Castle strategically perched high above the former trade route. Proceed to Petra by car for overnight.

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Petra

Day 4: Petra - Amman

Explore Petra the ancient capital of the Nabataean Arabs by yourself after about 2 hours guided tour. This rose-red city lies half-hidden in the wind-blown landscape over thousands of years and now becomes one of the world's most treasured UNESCO heritage sites. The curved intricate tombs, huge theaters, water control system and other unique structures will also offer you eye - opening experience as well as the Siq and Al Khazneh (the Treasury). In the afternoon, you'll be driven back to Amman (about 3.5 hours) for overnight.

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Amman