Ultieme culturele reis door Jordanië: Amman, woestijnkastelen, Pella, Umm Qais, Jerash, Dode Zee, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Kerak, Petra & Wadi Rum – 5★ Hotel (05 nachten in Amman, 01 nacht in Petra, 01 nacht in Wadi Rum).

Explore the best of Jordan on a private journey from Amman. Discover ancient Roman ruins, Islamic landmarks, vibrant city life, and iconic sites like Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea all in one unforgettable experience. Exploring the historic and modern highlights of Jordan.

Highlights:

• Airport pickup at Queen Alia International Airport
• Qusayr 'Amra: A UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its extensive, well-preserved 8th-century frescoes depicting hunting scenes, dancing, and the "fresco of the six kings"
• Qasr al-Kharanah: An imposing, well-preserved square castle often believed to have been used for political meetings or as a caravanserai
• Azraq Castle: A dark basalt stone fortress, historically significant for serving as Lawrence of Arabias headquarters during the 1917-18 Arab Revolt
• Qasr al-Hallabat & Hammam as-Sarah: Additional sites often included, featuring intricate mosaics and detailed carvings
• Jerash (The Pompeii of the East)
• Hadrian's Arch: The massive triumphal gate built for the emperor's visit in 129 AD
• Oval Plaza: A unique, large forum surrounded by 56 Ionic columns
• Colonnaded Street (Cardo Maximus): The main street still paved with original stones and lined with columns
• Temple of Artemis: A grand, impressive temple complex overlooking the city
• South & North Theaters: Well-preserved theaters with incredible acoustics, still used for performances
• Nymphaeum: An ornate Roman fountain
• Military Architecture: A fortress built in 1184 by a nephew of Saladin to defend against Crusaders
• Panoramic Views: High-altitude views of the Jordan Valley and surrounding, pine-forested hills
• Towers and Passageways: Exploring the labyrinth of rooms, halls, and staircases within the 12th-century structure
• Madaba (City of Mosaics)
• St. Georges Church: Home to the famous 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land
• Madaba Archaeological Park: Features preserved Byzantine mosaics
• Workshop Visits: Opportunities to watch traditional artisans create mosaics
• Mount Nebo
• Moses Memorial Church: A site where Moses is believed to have viewed the Promised Land and been buried
• Panoramic Views: On clear days, views extend over the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Jerusalem
• Serpentine Cross: A sculpture symbolizing the bronze serpent of Moses
• Kerak Castle
• Crusader Fortress: A 12th-century castle showcasing a blend of Crusader and Islamic military architecture
• Underground Passages: Extensive, dark maze-like stone-vaulted halls and chambers to explore
• Strategic Position: Offers views from a hilltop setting that was crucial during the Crusader conflicts
• Explore the iconic Red Rose City of Petra, including the Siq and the Treasury
• Visit Little Petra, the ancient Nabataean caravan village
• Overnight stay near Petra
• Journey to the spectacular desert landscapes of Wadi Rum
• Jeep safari with a local Bedouin driver through mountains, dunes, and rock bridges
• Optional camel ride across the desert
• Enjoy traditional Bedouin hospitality with Arabic tea or coffee
• Witness a breathtaking desert sunset and stargaze under clear skies
• Float effortlessly in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea
• Relax with a natural Dead Sea mud experience
• Return transfer to the airport

Includes:

• Meet & Assist in Arrival and Departure for all numbers with free collective visa is before passport /immigration area.
• Accommodation at hotels as mentioned above on Bed & Breakfast basis.
• Transfers as per mentioned in the program.
• Mineral water provided inside the vehicles all through the tours dates
• Permanent English Speaking Guide all through tours dates For Group Starting from 07 Pax).
• Local Guide in Petra & Jerash For Program from (02-06 Pax)
• Entrance to All Sites Mentioned In the Itinerary.
• Horse ride for 800 meters at Petra (not recommended)
• Wadi Rum 4 x4 ride (4X4 Bedouin Pickup/Trucks/Jeep) for 1.30- 2 hours when applicable

Accommodation:
Landmark Hotel or Similar (Amman) Nabatean Movenpick Or Hyatt Zaman or Similar (Petra) Sultana Camp or Similar (Wadi Rum)
Not included:

• Visa fees for FITS (Individuals cost JOD40.00 = USD$ 57.00)
• Departure tax for all number of groups (Departure tax included at your air tickets)
• Any personal expenses such as telephone call, laundry, drinks, mini bar, etc.
• Tips to guides, driver, and horse boy in Petra, restaurants & hotel staff
• Any optional Tours or Meals unspecified in tour program

Please note: Rates Might Be Changed In Case of Any Changes of Governmental Taxs Or Fuel Increase Kindly go over all of above and let us know if you need any clarifications or further
Itinerary: An Amman city tour is a private experience exploring the historic and modern highlights of Jordan's capital. Key stops include the ancient Citadel (Jabal al-Qal'a), the 6,000-seat Roman Theater, the bustling downtown markets (souqs), and the trendy Rainbow Street, featuring, and often including, visits to the King Abdullah A typical full-day, private tour from Amman to Jerash and Ajloun combines Roman history with medieval Islamic military architecture. You will spend the morning exploring the incredibly preserved Roman ruins of Jerashincluding the Oval Plaza and Templesfollowed by an afternoon visit to the 12th-century Ajloun Castle, which offers stunning panoramic views of the Jordan Valley The Jordan Desert Castle tour is a half-to-full-day excursion east of Amman exploring 8th-century Umayyad-era sites, including fortresses, bathhouses, and hunting lodges. Key stops include the UNESCO-listed Qusayr 'Amra (frescoes), Qasr al-Kharanah (fortress), and Azraq Castle (basalt fort). It showcases early Islamic art, architecture Discover the highlights of Jordan on this unforgettable . After pickup from any hotel in Amman, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. View the mosaic at Madaba; stand atop Mt. Nebo; and see where Jesus was believed to have been baptized along the Jordan River Explore the legendary Petra, experience the magical desert of Wadi Rum, and relax in the healing waters of the Dead Sea all in one perfectly balanced adventure.

Day 01: QAIA - Amman

Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Amman for overnight.

Day 02: Amman - Desert Castles - Amman City Tour

After breakfast, begin your full day tour with a visit to some spectacular early Islamic art complexes, the Desert Castles. Jordan's Desert Castles, beautiful examples of both early Islamic art and architecture, stand testament to a fascinating era in the country's rich history. Their fine mosaics, frescoes, stone and stucco carvings and illustrations, inspired by the best in Persian and Graeco-Roman traditions, tell countless stories of life as it was during the 8th century. Called castles because of their imposing stature, the desert complexes actually served various purposes as caravan stations, agriculture and trade centers, resort pavilions and outposts that helped distant rulers forge ties with local Bedouins. This is followed by a tour of Jordans modern capital, Amman. Amman, often referred to as the white city due to its facade of white limestone buildings and houses, offers a variety of historical sites. There are a number of renovations and excavations taking place that have revealed remains from the Neolithic period, as well as from the Hellenistic and late Roman to Arab Islamic Ages. Visit the Citadel which houses many structures such as the Temple of Hercules, the Umayyad Palace and a Byzantine Church. At the foot of the Citadel lies the 6,000 seat Roman Theatre, which is a deep-sided bowl carved into the hill and is still being used for cultural events. Another newly restored theatre is the 500-seat Odeon that is used for concerts. You will also pay a visit to the Jordan Archaeological Museum and the Folklore Museum, located within the above two sites, to get a further glimpse of history and culture. Return to hotel in Amman for overnight.

Days 03: Amman - Pella Um Qais - Amman

After breakfast, a full day visit starting with Pella, one of the most ancient towns in the world and a favorite of archeologists. Pella is exceptionally rich in antiquities, some of which are exceedingly old. Besides the excavated ruins from the Graeco-Roman period, Pella offers visitors the opportunity to see the remains of Chalcolithic settlement from the 4th millennium BC, evidence of Bronze and Iron Age walled cities, Byzantine churches, early Islamic residential quarters and a small medieval mosque. In addition to Jerash and Amman, Gadara (now Um Qais) and Pella (Tabaqit Fahl) were once Decapolis cities, and each has unique Appeal. Um Qais is one of the most brilliant ancient Greco-Roman cities of the Decapolis. Perched on a splendid hilltop overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee, Umm Qais boasts impressive ancient remains, such as the stunning black basalt theatre, the basilica and adjacent courtyard strewn with nicely carved black sarcophagi, the colonnaded main street and a side street lined with shops, an underground mausoleum, two baths, a nymphaeum, a city gate and the faint outlines of what was a massive hippodrome. Drive to hotel in Amman for overnight.

Day 04: Amman - Jerash - Dead Sea - Amman

After breakfast, a full day visit of Jerash, the Jewel of the North - one of the largest and most well-preserved sites of Roman architecture in the world outside Italy. A close second to Petra on the list of favorite destinations in Jordan, the ancient city of Jerash boasts an unbroken chain of human occupation dating back more than 6,500 years. The city's golden age came under Roman rule and the site is now generally acknowledged to be one of the best-preserved Roman provincial towns in the world. Hidden for centuries in sand before being excavated and restored over the past 70 years, Jerash reveals a fine example of the grand, formal provincial Roman urbanism that is found throughout the Middle East, comprising paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theatres, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls pierced by towers and gates. Continue to the Dead Sea, one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the world and the lowest point on Earth. Without a doubt the worlds most amazing place, the Jordan Rift Valley is a dramatic, beautiful landscape, which at the Dead Sea, is over 400m below sea level. This vast stretch of water receives a number of incoming rivers, including the River Jordan. Once the waters reach the Dead Sea they are land-locked and have nowhere to go, so they evaporate, leaving behind a dense, rich, cocktail of salts and minerals that supply industry, agriculture and medicine with some of its finest products. The Dead Sea is flanked by mountains to the east and the rolling hills of Jerusalem to the west, giving it an almost other-worldly beauty. Although sparsely populated and serenely quiet now, the area is believed to have been home to five Biblical cities: Sodom, Gomorrah, Adman, Zebouin and Zoar (Bela). Return to the hotel in Amman for overnight.

Day 05: Amman - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Kerak - Petra

After breakfast, drive along the 2000 year old Kings Highway; the ancient road mentioned in the Bible, which links prehistoric villages from the Stone Age and biblical towns. Stop at Madaba, The City of Mosaics; 30km south of Amman. Visit the towns main attraction, the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George where the famous 6th Century Byzantine mosaic map of the Holy Land and other biblical sites is found. Proceed to Mt. Nebo, known as the burial place of Prophet Moses. The mountain, which rises to 840m altitude, offers a spectacular view of the Holy Land. Continue driving via the Kings Highway, which links prehistoric villages from the Stone Age, and biblical towns, to arrive at Kerak, the magnificent Crusader Castle built in the 12th century AD, which is situated on a hilltop about 1000 meters above sea level and surrounded by a valley on three sides. Kerak has been inhabited since at least the Iron Age, and was an important city for the Moabites. Proceed to Petra for overnight.

Day 06: Petra - Visit of Petra - Wadi Rum

After breakfast, a full day visit of the Rose Red City of Petra - a treasure of the ancient world. Celebrating in 2012 the 200th year of its rediscovery, the ancient Nabatean city of Petra was recently voted as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is without a doubt Jordans most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. In 1985 Petra was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin your visit by enjoying a walk or a short horse ride from Petras main entrance to the entrance of the old city through the Siq, which is a 1210 meters long narrow canyon. As you reach the end of the Siq, the first and greatest monument of Petra slowly comes into view - this is the famous Treasury monument Al Khazneh. Petra is an extraordinary and unique place, which was built by the Arab Nabatean more than 2000 years ago. The Nabatean carved their monumental tombs, palaces, temples and treasury from the deserts natural rose-colored rocks and sandstones. Petra was an important junction for the silk, spice and other trade routes that linked the Eastern world with that of the West. Indulge yourself, and allow our professional guide to walk you through the architectural and spiritual wonders of this majestic place explaining every detail. Just 2 hours drive south of Petra a unique experience at the most magnificent place on earth, Jordans Wadi Rum is one of the worlds most beautiful deserts, filled with magnificent rose sandstone mountains, canyons & dunes. Wadi Rum Overnight is an experience unlike anything else of a lifetime!! Where you can also experience the joy of sleeping under the stars and the food tasting which reflected the true Bedouin generosity and local hospitality

Day 07: Wadi Rum - Amman

After breakfast, you will visit Wadi Rum, Jordans vast and echoing desert, for a 4x4 jeep ride. Stunning in its natural beauty, Wadi Rum epitomizes the romance of the desert. With its "moonscape" of ancient valleys and towering sandstone mountains rising out of the sand, Wadi Rum is also home to several Bedouin tribes who live in scattered camps throughout the area. Climbers are especially attracted to Wadi Rum because of its sheer granite and sandstone cliffs, while hikers enjoy its vast empty spaces. Wadi Rum is probably best known because of its connection with the enigmatic British officer T.E. Lawrence, who was based here during the Great Arab Revolt of 1917-18. Much of David Leans Lawrence of Arabia was filmed in Wadi Rum. , Return to Amman for overnight.

Day 08: Amman - QAIA
After breakfast, Transfer to Queen Alia international airport for departure.

Jordan Luxury Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea Adventure

Experience the ultimate Jordan luxury tour, where elegance meets adventure. From Amman, explore Jerashs Roman ruins, medieval Ajloun Castle, and the Desert Castles with their intricate mosaics. Visit Petra, wandering through the Siq to the Treasury, marveling at the royal tombs and the Monastery, while a professional guide enriches your experience with history and culture. In Wadi Rum, a 4x4 jeep safari and optional camel rides take you across dunes and canyons, with starlit desert nights. Float in the Dead Seas mineral-rich waters, relax with therapeutic mud, and savor Jordans landscapes, architecture, and cultural heritage on this unforgettable journey combining adventure, luxury travels, and guided touring.

Tips for a Seamless Jordan Travel Experience

To make your luxury travels smoother:

• Wear comfortable shoes for Petra and Wadi Rum excursions
• Layer clothing for hot days and cooler desert evenings
• Bring sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses for sun protection
• Carry water, snacks, and a small backpack for long tours
• Visit in spring or autumn to avoid extreme heat
• Don't forget a camera for Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea views

Following these ensures comfort and enhances your tour experience.

More Facts About This Experience

Petra tours and Wadi Rum hold cinematic fame: Petras Treasury starred in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, while Wadi Rums deserts were Mars in The Martian. Lawrence of Arabia scenes were filmed in Wadi Rum, celebrating its link to T.E. Lawrence. Little Petra served as a Nabataean caravan village backdrop. Visitors often spot adventure filmmakers and travel influencers here, making this Jordan luxury tour an intersection of history, pop culture, and adventure, perfectly blending educational insights with thrilling, cinematic landscapes.

Complementary Jordan Experiences

Enhance your trip with a Gastronomy Tour in Amman, discovering local flavors and culture. Take a Hot Air Balloon over Wadi Rum Desert with an overnight camp for breathtaking aerial views. Horseback Riding in the Desert offers a more intimate Bedouin adventure. These activities perfectly complement Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea, making your Jordan luxury tour more immersive and unforgettable.

Who Will Enjoy This Luxury Jordan Tour

Solo travelers seeking adventure, couples craving romance under desert skies, families exploring history and culture, and groups of friends eager for a mix of sightseeing, adrenaline, and relaxation will love this Jordan luxury tour, making it perfect for anyone wishing to combine comfort, culture, and adventure in one unforgettable experience.