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JORDAN |
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Welcome to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordon, a country dense
with history and a well-travelled bridge between sea and
desert, East and West. Above the layers of antiquity lies a
land of mesmerising beauty and contrast. Here are splendid
castles and hunting lodges, the wilderness of Wadi Rum, the
Red Sea coral reefs and restful spas. Here, too, are
monuments from every age of humanity, crowned by the
rock-craved city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and
one of The New 7 Wonders of the World
JORDAN
Climate:
Summers
(May to September) are hot and dry with cool evenings,
whilst the coldest weather is in December and January.
Rain falls between November and March, with an average
annual figure of 25 centimeters (10 inches). The Jordan
Valley, below sea level, and the Dead Sea experience
warm winters and extremely hot summers.
Language: Arabic, however English
and French are widely spoken
Currency: Local currency in Jordan
is the Jordanian Dinar.
Visa: A Visa is required for Australian
passport holders and can be obtained on arrival. Passport
must have 6 months validity
Electricity: Electric current is
220 volts. Sockets are generally of the European variety
Time: Standard time is two hours
ahead of Greenwich mean time |
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Jordan
5 Days/4 Nights
3 nights – Radisson SAS – Amman
1 night – Marriott – Petra
Day 1 Welcome to Amman
On your arrival at the Queen Alia International Airport
you will be met by your tour coordinator who will assist
you through the immigration and customs formalities,
then transfer you to Amman Hotel.
Day 2 Jerash & Dead Sea Spa
After breakfast you will be collected for a city tour,
followed by a guided visit to Jerash, less than an hours
drive away. Here you find one of the largest Roman sites
outside of Italy, a compound of ancient columns and
ruins. Continue on to the Dead Sea Spa for a “float”
rather than swim, in the rejuvenating mineral-rich
waters of the Dead Sea. This is the lowest body of water
on earth as well as the lowest point on earth.
Overnight: Marriott Hotel Dead Sea (B)
DAY 3 Madaba, Mt Nebo & Kerak
After breakfast you will begin the journey south to
Petra, travelling via the 5,000 year old King’s Highway
and stopping enroute at several ancient sites. The first
is Madaba, the city of Mosaics, dating back to 1300 BC,
then on to Kerak and the magnificent Crusader fortress.
Finally on to Mount Nebo, one of the most revered holy
sites of Jordan and the biblical spot where Moses was
buried. Overnight: Marriott Hotel Petra (B)
DAY 4 Petra
This morning with a local guide you explore the most
famous site
in Jordan, the magnificent rose coloured city carved
into the rock
face. Begin the tour with an optional horse-back ride
through the
twisting rock ravine to the temple itself. Return to
Amman via the
desert highway Overnight: Marriott Hotel Amman (B)
DAY 5 Amman
After breakfast transfer to the airport for departing
flight (B) |
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Key to Inclusions:
(B) Breakfast
(L) Lunch
(D) Dinner
(B&B) Bed & Breakfast
(FB) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner |
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| 5 Days/4 Nights Package |
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| Cost Per Person |
Twin |
Single |
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| 15 Jan - 20 Feb 08 |
$1025 |
$1425 |
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| 21 Feb - 31 May 08 |
$1085 |
$1540 |
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| 01 Jun - 20 Aug 08 |
$1025 |
$1425 |
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| 21 Aug - 31 Oct 08 |
$1085 |
$1540 |
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| Discounts: Cost based on passengers -
reductions apply for a minimum of 4. |
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Inclusions: Accommodation including
breakfast. Transfers in airconditioned vehicle.
Entrance fees to all above mentioned sites.
Entrance fees to Petra includes 800 meters horse
ride. 4 hour local guide at Petra. Local guide
at Jerash. Based on 2 passengers. |
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Day Trips Available -
We have a number of
additional half or full day optional excursions
available to extend your stay. Please contact us for
details.
Also have you considered combining an Oman and/or
Egypt stay with your Jordan trip?
Please confirm prices with Bench International prior
to booking your trip.
There could be changes beyond our control that have not made it to
the web site yet. |
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