They say that traveling strengthens the heart, and makes you forget the inside, but the truth is that traveling helps you to know yourself more than ever. Aviaral organizes a special adventure, we travel the Jordanian desert from Amman to the Dead Sea where we enjoy its relaxing saline waters, exploring Wadi Rum in a 4-4 vehicle and camping in its beautiful desert where Lawrance of Arabia was, visiting historical cities and archaeological sites unique in the world, and knowing the rose of the desert, the Nabatean city of Petra.
Departure by scheduled flight to Amman. Arrival and transfer to the hotel of your choice. Dinner (as long as the arrival at the hotel is before 9:00 p.m.). Lodging.
Breakfast. Departure to the Dead Sea, descending to almost 400 meters below sea level, where we can enjoy a swim. Transfer to your hotel, free afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast and departure to Madaba. Arrival and visit the church of St. George, with its famous mosaic representing all the biblical territories, where the first mosaic map of Palestine is located. Continuation to Mount Nebo, from whose summit Moses saw the Promised Land, which he would never reach. Continuation to the castle of Shobak, a solitary reminder of the ancient glory of the Crusaders. Continuation to Petra. Arrival in Petra. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast. Day dedicated entirely to the visit of Petra, known as the “pink city”, where more than 2,000 years ago the Nabataeans located the capital of their empire for 500 years, carving admirable temples and tombs in the pink mountains and using advanced agricultural and water conduction systems. The tour begins at the Tomb of the Obelisks and continues along the Siq, a canyon of more than 1 km long, behind which you will discover the Treasury, a colossal tomb decorated with columns and sculptures of incomparable beauty and refinement. Continuation to the street of the facades and the theater to approach the 850 steps that will lead us to the imposing monastery “El Deir”.at the end return to your hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Breakfast. Excursion to the desert of Wadi Rum and ride in 4×4 vehicles. We will enter the pink sands of this desert, which has a special charm provided by the granite massifs that nature has modeled with whimsical shapes. Then transfer to Aqaba. Rest of the day at leisure at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, free morning, then transfer to Amman. Arrival at your hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Afterwards, we will visit Amman, including the Citadel, the Archaeological Museum and the Roman Theater. Afterwards, we will visit Jerash or “Gerasa”, a Greco-Roman city that was part of the Decapolis and is known as the “Pompeii of the East” for its importance and its magnificent state of preservation.
We will be able to admire among others: Hadrian’s Gate, the Hippodrome, the Theater, the Agora or forum with its complete colonnade, the Cardo Maximus, the Temple of Zeus and the Temple of Artemis. Then we will visit the Ajlun Castle, a fortress built in 1185 and rebuilt later in the 13th century by the Mamluks after its destruction by the Mongols.
It is a castle from the time of the Crusaders, located on top of the mountain and from which there is a beautiful view. Return to Amman. Dinner and overnight.
Breakfast. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for departure by scheduled flight to the city of origin.
It is necessary to carry your passport, bathing suits in the case of traveling to the Red Sea or floating on the waters of the Dead Sea, winter clothes in the case of camping in the desert of wadi rum.
The climate is variable from summer to winter days, summers are long, very hot, arid and clear and winters are cold and mostly clear. During the course of the year, the temperature generally varies from 3 °C to 32 °C and rarely drops below 0 °C or rises above 35 °C.
The country is very safe and respectful of others, and women have full rights.
You should always carry medical insurance. Whatever the destination, we do not think of tempting fate in health matters. Keep in mind that the health system is very different from the one we have in Europe. A small scare can spoil your whole vacation.
The best time to travel to Jordan is spring and autumn. The weather in Jordan can vary a lot depending for example if you go to the Red Sea or the desert of Wadi Rum. But what is certain is that in summer it can get very hot and in winter quite cold. If you are going to focus on a specific place.
Tipping is not mandatory, but it is expected. If you were satisfied with the services of your driver or guide, it would be a good way to show your appreciation. Most restaurants add a service charge to your bill, but if not, a tip is also appropriate.
In major cities and most hotels in the country, credit cards are generally accepted. However, you are likely to find that Bedouin camps, smaller stores and restaurants are cash only. It is recommended that you carry cash so that you do not find yourself in the desert, far from an ATM.
No, hijab is not required in Jordan unless you enter a mosque, which you are not likely to be allowed to do unless you are a Muslim. While you will see many women wearing hijab in Jordan, there are also many women who do not. That said, you will notice that for the most part (outside of international bars and restaurants), women dress conservatively, with chest, shoulders and legs covered.
Electricity in Jordan is 220 volts and plugs accept the European two-prong plug. Many of the hotels in Jordan will provide different plugs in their rooms, although it is always advisable to carry at least one world adapter.
