INCLUDED SERVCIES :
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Meet & assist upon arrival to Q.A.I airport by our office representative in the immigration area
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Accommodation per mentioned hotels for 7 nights on BB basis, except
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in Wadi Rum on HB basis
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Private Transportation by an A/C modern vehicle with an English- speaking driver on transfer days only.
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All entrance Fees to the sites that mentioned in the above program
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Horse ride in Petra for 700M from the visitors’ center till the beginning of Siq (which is included in the entry ticket to Petra / not compulsory / not deductible)
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Guiding services:
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Local English-Speaking guide in Jerash for 2 hours
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Local English-Speaking guide in Petra for 2 hours
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2 hours 4x4 Jeep tour in Wadi Rum by Bedouin Jeep (an old open pick- up driven by local Bedouin)
EXCLUDED SERVCIES :
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Air ticket
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Visa (Current cost JOD 40.- (USD 56.- Per Person)) ~ for non-restricted nationalities can be received upon arrival to Amman QAIA Airport and the visa fees can be waived if the below conditions are followed (applicable at the moment):
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All kind of Tips
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Departure Tax included in eth Air Ticket at present
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Lunches in all days of the program.
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Electric Golf in Petra
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Any Personal expanses & Drinks with meals
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Guide services (except the local guide in Petra and in Jerash for 02 hours which are included)
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Potages at Airport & Hotels
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Travel Insurance & Flight tickets
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Any item / services not mentioned above at the inclusions
TERMS AND CONDITIONS :
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All the above rates are per person sharing double standard room in USD and inclusive of municipality and service charges. These charges are subject to change.
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All the above rates are valid from 1 Jan. until 30th of Dec. 2024– As per each the seasonality for each mentioned above dates.
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Any major change in Fuel rates in Jordan rates will be
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revised accordingly
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Please note that at the moment all sites in our program are available. Should any site close due to maintenance work, unforeseen events, or any new regulations passed by the Jordan government, which makes a site unavailable, then FTTT is not liable to any reimbursements, and tour will be adjusted accordingly
Weather
Climate in the evening, Jordan is cool, especially in mountains and deserts, therefore, warm sweater can be wear even in the summer time. In the afternoon usually warm. But it is not necessary to forget, that sensations at the same indications of the thermometer in Europe and Jordan are various - 25 degrees in Amman can be cool enough, while 35 degrees - is much more comfortable, than at Europe 25... Average temperature of water in the seas of Jordan:
Month
Dead Sea
Red Sea
January – March
April- June
July – September
October – December
20
20-28
29
23-30
20
21-25
27
26
Proposed Itinerary :
DAY 1
Welcome to Jordan! Today your sense of reality ends as you enter a world full of dreams. Our staff will meet and assist you at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman with AGT VIP meet and assist treatment. After identifying your luggage, guests will head to the vehicle awaiting them where they will be transferred to your hotel in Amman. Overnight at Amman Hotel. ARRIVAL •Arrival at Queen Alia International Airport •Meet & greet •Transfer to Amman followed by check-in •Overnight at Amman Hotel
DAY 2
Amman Hotel – Amman City Tour (Citadel & Roman Theatre) – Jerash – Amman Hotel Breakfast at the Hotel followed by Transfer to Amman City tour followed by visit the Citadel and the Roman Theater. Then, transfer to Jerash, continue to Bait Khayrat Souf followed for lunch (Optional). After the lunch Then Back to Amman. Overnight at Amman Hotel. Amman Hotel – Amman City Tour (Citadel & Roman Theatre) – Jerash – Amman Hotel •Breakfast at your hotel •Depart to visit Citadel followed by visit the site •Transfer to the Roman Theater followed by visit the site •Transfer to Jerash site followed by visit the site •Transfer Bait Khayrat Souf followed by lunch (optional) •Transfer back to Amman Hotel •Overnight at Amman Hotel Amman A sprawling city spread over 19 hills, or "jebels," Amman is the modern - as well as the ancient - capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Known as Rabbath-Ammon during the Iron Age and later as Philadelphia, the ancient city that was once part of the Decapolis league, now boasts a population of around 2.3 million people. Amman, often referred to as the white city due to its low size canvas of stone 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. The site which is known as the Citadel includes many structures such as the Temple of Hercules, the Umayyad Palace and the 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. Jerash A close second to Petra on the list of favourite 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 the 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 collonaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theatres, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls pierced by towers and gates. Bait Khayrat Souf Bait Khayrat Souf is an organization deeply rooted in local history and known as the spot for tasting and experiencing authentic Jordanian culture. The association acts as a social enterprise and is led by ambitious and active women from the Souf village, each of whom have a skill to offer to every guest. The goal of Bait Khayrat Souf is to create a platform for local women to financially support themselves through economic development opportunities, such as domestic and international tourism. Bait Khayrat Souf specializes in delicious traditional food, making jams from local seasonal ingredients and brewing their secret blend of highly beneficial decaffeinated acorn coffee and medicinal herbs.this tranquil kitchen and garden serves up local breakfast, goods, and cooking lessons while providing training and jobs to local women.
DAY 3
Amman Hotel – Mt. Nebo – Madaba (St. George church) – Kerak – Petra Hotel After breakfast, Transfer to the Monastery in Mount Nebo where Moses viewed the Promised Land. After visit the site transfer to visit the Christian Town of Madaba ‘The City of Mosaics’. Continue to Petra through the Desert High way stop at Kerak castle followed by visit the site , After visit the site transfer to Petra followed by check-in at the hotel. Overnight at Petra Hotel. Amman Hotel – Mt. Nebo – Madaba (St. George church) – Kerak Castle – Petra Hotel •Breakfast at the Resort •Depart to Mount Nebo followed by visit the site •Transfer to visit the St. George church in Madaba •Transfer to Kerak Castle followed by visit the site •Transfer to Petra through the desert highway followed by check-in •Overnight at Petra Hotel Mount Nebo Within the area is Mount Nebo, one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan and the place where Moses viewed the Promised Land. A small Byzantine church was built there by early Christians, which has been expanded into a vast complex. Madaba The trip south from Amman along the 5,000-year-old Kings’ Highway is one of the most memorable journeys in the Holy Land, passing through a string of ancient sites. The first city to encounter is Madaba, “the City of Mosaics." The city, best known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, is home to the famous 6th-century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. With two million pieces of coloured stone, the map depicts hills and valleys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta. Kerak The best-preserved are underground, and to be reached through a massive door (ask at the ticket office). The castle in itself is more imposing than beautiful, though it is all the more impressive as an example of the Crusaders' architectural military genius. Karak's most famous occupant was Reynald de Chatillon, whose reputation for treachery, betrayal and brutality is unsurpassed. When Baldwin II died, his son, a 13-year-old leper, sued for peace with Saladin. The Leper King, however, died without an heir, and in stepped Reynald, who succeeded in winning the hand of Stephanie, the wealthy widow of Karak's assassinated regent. He promptly broke the truce with Saladin, who returned with a huge army, ready for war. Reynald and King Guy of Jerusalem led the Crusader forces and suffered a massive defeat. Reynald was taken prisoner and beheaded by Saladin himself, marking the beginning of the decline in Crusader fortunes. The castle was enlarged with a new west wing added by the Ayyubids and Mameluks.
DAY 4
Petra Hotel – Petra visit – Petra Hotel After breakfast, enter the gates of the past as you enter one of the new world wonders, the ancient city Petra. Live the miracle of Petra, where each rose red stone has a Nabataean dream to tell. Back to your hotel. Overnight at Petra Hotel. Petra Hotel – Petra visit – Petra Hotel •Breakfast at your hotel •Proceed to the site of Petra •Visit Petra •Back to your hotel •Overnight at Petra Hotel Petra The ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan's national treasures and by far its best-known tourist attraction. Located approximately three hours south of Amman, Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. Admired then for its refined culture, massive architecture and ingenious complex of dams and water channels, Petra is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site that enchants visitors from all corners of the globe. Much of Petra's appeal comes from its spectacular setting deep inside a narrow desert gorge. The site is accessed by walking through a kilometer-long chasm (or siq), the walls of which soar 200m upwards. Petra's most famous monument, the Treasury, appears dramatically at the end of the Siq. Petra by Night To visit Petra during daylight is awe-inspiring; to experience it at night by the light of 1,800 candles is truly out-of-this- world! Walk through the Siq to the Khazneh following a candle-lit path and enjoy the haunting music of the Bedouins at the Treasury. Tours start at 8.30pm and finish at 10.00pm Supplement: USD 70 per person. The activity is available on each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 20:30 Pm till 22:30 PM The activity is subject to the weather conditions in Winter seasons as it might be cancelled.
DAY 5
Petra Hotel – Little Petra – 2 hours 4x4 Jeep in Wadi Rum – Wadi Rum Camp After breakfast, transfer to visit the Neolithic village of Beidha (Little Petra ) after visit the site you will be transferred to Wadi Rum desert one of Jordan's main tourist attractions being the most stunning deserts cape in the World. Enjoy 2 hours 4x4 Jeep tour to explore a vast, silent place, timeless and starkly beautiful. After your Jeep you will be transferred to your camp. Dinner & Overnight at Wadi Rum Camp Petra Hotel – Little Petra - Wadi Rum 2 hours 4x4 Jeep - Wadi Rum •Breakfast at the Resort •Transfer to Little Petra followed by visit the site •Transfer to Wadi Rum •4x4 jeep tour inside the desert of Wadi Rum •Bedouin Dinner experience at Wadi Rum camp •Overnight at Wadi Rum Camp The Neolithic village of Beidha (Little Petra) It is thought to have been occupied from 7200BC to 6500BC, which makes it one of the first settled villages in human history. Around that time the settlement burned down and was rebuild. After its reconstruction, it was only inhabited for a short while, before being totally abandoned Remains of the houses and a retaining wall are still visible today. They are remnants of one of the first transitions from semi- settled nomads to settled villagers and the start of an agrarian economy. At the Beidha Neolithic site, you can view scientific reconstructions of what the Neolithic dwellings may have looked like. Excavated in the 1950’s and 1960’s by Diane Kirkbride and is located within the protected area of the Petra Archaeological Park. This site, holds one of the oldest settlements in Jordan. During this period hunters and gatherers lived seasonally in this fertile and sheltered area. Wadi Rum This is a stupendous, timeless place, virtually untouched by humanity and its destructive forces. Here, it is the weather and winds that have carved the imposing, towering skyscrapers, so elegantly described by T.E. Lawrence as “vast, echoing and God-like..." A maze of monolithic rockscapes rise up from the desert floor to heights of 1,750m creating a natural challenge for serious mountaineers. Hikers can enjoy the tranquility of the boundless empty spaces and explore the canyons and water holes to discover 4000-year- old rock drawings and the many other spectacular treasures this vast wilderness holds in store. Bedouin Experience at Wadi Rum Start with a great jeep tour through the Wadi Rum, then will stop to stay with a Bedouin family to see how they make bread and milk. Listen as they tell you stories about Arabic coffee and rules of drinking and enjoy the taste of the Bedouin tea. Following this can join them in cooking Arabic food and you might even choose to join them for a meal. Petra Hotel – Little Petra – 2 hours 4x4 Jeep Tour Wadi Rum – Wadi Rum Camp •Breakfast at the Resort •Transfer to Little Petra followed by visit the site •Transfer to Wadi Rum •4x4 jeep tour inside the desert of Wadi Rum •Bedouin Dinner experience at Wadi Rum camp •Overnight at Wadi Rum Camp Optional Bedouin Experience at Wadi Rum Start with a great jeep tour through the Wadi Rum, then will stop to stay with a Bedouin family to see how they make bread and milk. Listen as they tell you stories about Arabic coffee and rules of drinking and enjoy the taste of the Bedouin tea. Following this can join them in cooking Arabic food and you might even choose to join them for a meal. SupplementperpersoninUSDbasedonminimum2 persons : 95.00 per person Optional Stargazing at Wadi Rum RumSky - Stargazing Program : We start by picking up our guests from all the local camps in the Al-Disi Area around 20:00 PM In summer. (Winter times change, please check with us) The next page is a list of camps that are covered by our free transportation. The adventure starts with a 20-minute presentation that takes you on a journey that Sheds light on the cosmos. Anchored in our solar system we venture out into the Milky Way and then travel to all parts of the Universe. As the presentation ends, we step out into the real world and begin our trek across the sky. List of camps in the Disi area covered by RumSky free transportation 1.SunCity Camp. 2.Al Sharah Luxury Camp. 3.Omsiat Shahrazad Luxury Camp 4.Hasan Zawaideh Camp. 5.Bait Ali Camp. 6.Shakria Bedouin Life Camp. 7.Legend Camp. 8.Zeina Desert Lodge. 9.Martian Camp. 10.Enjoy luxury Camp 11.Rum Planet Camp 12.Dream1 and 2 Camp. 13.Mouzon Camp 14.Space Village Camp 15.Obeid’s Bedouin Life Camp 16.Rahayeb Desert Camp 17.Salman Al-Zawaideh 18.Aladdin camp 19.Desert Planet Camp 20.Jabal Burdeh Camp 21.Arena Desert Adventure Camp. 22.Mazayen Rum Camp 23.Orbit Camp 24.Rum Magic Luxury Camp 25.Captain Camp 26.Hillawi (Rose Sand) Camp 27.Al-Sultana Luxury Camp 28.Jabal Rum Camp 29.Jamal Rum Camp 30.Rise Camp Wadi Rum 31.UFO – Bubble Luxotel 32.Rum Oasis Luxury Camp 33.Sinam Desert Resort 34.Wadi Rum Star Camp 35.Sara Camp 36.Panorama Camp 37.Yasmina Camp 38.Sand Star Camp 39.Faris Camp 40.King Camp 41.Rum Crowns Camp 42.Nael Bedouin Camp 43.Titanic Camp 44.Al-Basha Camp 45.Desert Magic Camp 46.Star Dust Camp 47.Hassan Luxury Camp 48.Rum Mars Camp 49.Shaheen Camp 50.Desert Season Camp 51.Imagination camp 52.Amanda Luxury Camp 53.Jood Luxury Camp 54.Waseem Luxury Camp 55.Bab Shamis Camp Optional Stargazing at Wadi Rum RumSky - Stargazing Rates : •USD 45.00 Per person inclusive of in-and-out transportation within Al-Disi camps (See list in the attached document). •Kids between 12 and 6 years will be charged half price. •Kids below 6 years coming with families are allowed free of charge. •Privatein-campshowsarealsowelcomeoutsideour regular show. •Private shows can be entertained between 7.15 - 8.15 PM and any time after 10:30 PM. •Private off-camp shows can also be arranged. •For completely cloudy nights, the show would be off. If not sure of the weather conditions please contact us. Optional Hot Air Balloon at Wadi Rum Start with a great jeep tour through the Wadi Rum, then will stop to stay with a Bedouin family to see how they make bread and milk. Listen as they tell you stories about Arabic coffee and rules of drinking and enjoy the taste of the Bedouin tea. Following this can join them in cooking Arabic food and you might even choose to join them for a meal. Rates : •USD295.00 per person per adult Inclusive taxes . •USD 210.00 between 8 and 12 years pricing •Children above 12 are full charge as Adults •Kids below 7 years are not allowed to fly. Termes and Conditions : •This offer is fixed until 31 Dec 2024. •PS: Please note our services are weather dependent and can be cancelled for safety/weather reasons. •All cancelled reservations are fully refundable based on the above circumstances. BALLOONS OVER RUM SERVICES: •Pick up and return from local accommodation camps in Wadi / Rum Disi. •(See list of free transportation camps). For remote camps not in the list accommodation can be arranged at an extra charge. •Coffee, Tea, water and selection of biscuits and/ or cakes prior to the flight and during envelope inflation. (No smoking, no food or beverage during flight, only drinking water). •Safety instructions and briefing. •Professional and qualified pilot and crew. •One Hour hot air balloon flight (more or less depending on wind and landing site availability) •Souvenir photos (available to purchase, We will be taking group videos and photos during the flight and available in flash memory for sale) •Children minimum age is 8 years. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult family member or institutional staff. •People weighing 110 Kg or more are charged an extra. Of 50% of the ticket price. •Pregnant women unable to travel •NOTES: •Service is provided in collaboration and under license from royal Jordanian gliding club. •If your accommodation camp is not listed above then your camp is remote. In this case we can arrange your pick up at cost. LIST OF CAMPS FOR FREE PICK UP AND RETURN: 1.Sun City Camp 2.Al Sharah Luxury Camp 3.Hasan Zawaideh Camp 4.Bait Ali Camp 5.Key Camp 6.Legend Camp 7.Zeina Desert Lodge 8.Martian Camp 9.Enjoy luxury Camp 10.Rum Planet Camp 11.Dream Camp 12.Mouzon Camp 13.Space Village Camp 14.Obeid’s Bedouin Life Camp 15.Rahayeb Desert Camp 16.Salman Al Zawaideh 17.Aladdin camp 18.Desert Planet Camp 19.Zawaideh Camp 20.Arena desert adventure Camp 21.Mazayen Rum Camp 22.Orbit Camp 23.Rum Magic Camp 24.Captain Camp 25.Hillawi (Rose Sand) Camp 26.Al-Sultana Luxury Camp 27.Jabal Rum Camp 28.Jamal Rum Camp 29.Rise Camp Wadi Rum 30.UFO – Bubble Luxotel 31.Rum Oasis Luxury Camp
DAY 6
Wadi Rum Camp – Dead Sea Hotel Afterbreakfast,followedbycheck-outyouwillbe transferred to the lowest point on the earth Dead Sea ,uponarrivalfollowedbycheck-inandfreetimefor floating at Dead Sea Overnight at Dead Sea Resort. Wadi Rum Camp – Dead Sea Hotel •Breakfast at the Camp followed by check-out •Transfer to Dead Sea •Arrival the Resort followed by check-in and free time •Overnight at Dead Sea Resort Dead Sea Without a doubt the world’s most amazing place, the Jordan Rift Valley is a dramatic, beautiful landscape, which at the Dead Sea, is over 400m (1,312 ft.) below sea level. The lowest point on the face of the earth, 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 leading attraction at the Dead Sea is the warm, soothing, super salty water itself – some ten times saltier than sea water, and rich in chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromine and several others. The unusually warm, incredibly buoyant and mineral-rich waters have attracted visitors since ancient times, including King Herod the Great and the beautiful Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra. All of whom have luxuriated in the Dead Sea’s rich, black, stimulating mud and floated effortlessly on their backs while soaking up the water's healthy minerals along with the gently diffused rays of the Jordanian sun.
DAY 7
Dead Sea Hotel – Iraq al-Amir & Iraq al – Amir Women’s Cooperative – As -Salt Tour – Amman Hotel Iraq Al-Amir Iraq Al-Amir is within the municipality of Amman in the Jordan Valley. Located about 15km southwest of the town of Wadi Al-Seer, it has a population of about 6,000 people. Located on the hills, the area has many springs and is famous for its olive trees, in addition to other forest trees. About 0.5km south of the town is the historical site of Al- Iraq. It was built by a Persian prince in the 3rd century BC. There are many caves in the hills that date back to the Copper Age. Some precious artifacts, pottery, glass and weapons dating back to the Bronze Age and the Nabataean and Roman periods, as well as inscriptions, gold Islamic coins and the silver Ptolemaic hoard recently discovered at Iraq Al- Amir are displayed at the Exhibition of Arab Heritage and Recent Discoveries, which was opened in 1992. Next Dead Sea Hotel – Iraq al-Amir & Iraq al – Amir Women’s Cooperative – As -Salt Tour – Amman Hotel •Breakfast at the Resort followed by check-out •Transfer to Iraq al-Amir •Visit the site •followed by Transfer to Iraq al-Amir Women’s Cooperative Dead Sea Hotel – Iraq al-Amir & Iraq al – Amir Women’s Cooperative – As -Salt Tour – Amman Hotel The Iraq Al Amir women’s cooperative Association was founded by the Noor Al-Hussein Foundation over two decades ago. It aimed to make the women financially independent and to raise their standard of living by increasing their income and preserving local heritage. Under the umbrella of the NHF the project employed 41 women in the production of hand- made paper, hand-woven fabric, ceramics/clay, and food processing. The NHF then turned to capacity building with an extensive training on finance and admin, quality control, product design, marketing, and donor linkages after the women’s cooperative took complete ownership of their project. The cooperation exists to keep their culture alive, protect the environment, and to provide meaningful employment for local women in the village. The workshop is organized into three domains; handmade paper production, pottery, and a hand weaving mill with three handlooms. In addition, the women at Iraq Al Amir are renowned for their fresh and delicious produce, often catering for visitors and clients. Capacity varies per activity from 5-20, capacity is higher for meals. Next : Dead Sea Hotel – Iraq al-Amir & Iraq al – Amir Women’s Cooperative – As -Salt Tour – Amman Hotel •Visit the site of Iraq al-Amir Women’s Cooperative •Transfer to As- Salt As-Salt As-Salt is a thriving city situated North West of the capital Amman. Built on three main mountains (the citadel, gadaa and salalem), surrounded by the city square, As-Salt is enclosed by breathtaking views and is a wonderful contrast to some of the westernized sites of Amman, thanks to its good water supply and agricultural land it had been settled at least since the Iron Age. It has been identified with Roman Gadaron; and in the Byzantine period it had its own bishop. Its name (Latin: Saltus means wooded valley). Comfortably perched atop of mountains, As-Salt maintains an authentic society based on affection, brotherhood, and love. The mountainside city also has significant historical relevance, most notably, as the regional capital of the Ottoman Empire. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee added As-Salt “the place of tolerance and urban hospitality” to it's World Heritage List to become the sixth Jordanian landmark to be declared a world heritage site. Dead Sea Hotel – Iraq al-Amir & Iraq al – Amir Women’s Cooperative – As -Salt Tour – Amman Hotel •Panoramic Tour at As- Salt •Transfer to your hotel in Amman followed by check-in •Overnight at Amman Hotel
DAY 8
Amman Hotel – Queen Alia International Airport Afterbreakfast,youwillbetransferredtoQueenAlia International Airport for your departure back home. We Bid You Farewell Time to Say good bye !
*The trip will take place in case of a group of 20 people
* * The route, as well as the order of visiting places, may be changed due to quarantine restrictions, as well as for safety reasons or due to the weather, road repair work etc.