Wellness & Wonders Through Jordan
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Jordan
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13 nights
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Highlights
How can one describe this incredible tour the best? One word comes to mind: Spectacular! Why? Because this trip to Jordan with Why Jordan Tours is the perfect blend of adventure, sightseeing and wellness. Imagine walking through centuries of history, seeing some of the most breathtaking sights in the world. Then picture yourself enjoying treatments with ingredients brought to you from the famous Dead Sea, which is said do to do miracles for your skin. Visit the Ma'in Hot Springs, learn how to make authentic Arabic coffee, visit incredible museums and theaters, and go on a camel ride. Visit the location where Aladdin was filmed, walk across colorful canyons and snorkel in clear waters.
The Basics
Start and Finish: Amman, Jordan
Tour Length: 13 Nights
Group Size: Minimum 4 persons
Experience
An incredibly luxurious and adventurous experience in Jordan. Feel the natural healing properties of minerals from the Dead Sea, indulge in luxury spa treatments and explore one excitement after another on guided tours through some of the most interesting, breathtaking places on earth.
- Daily sightseeing, hiking and wellness experiences
- Visits to some of the most picturesque places in Jordan
- Off the beaten track and exclusive experiences
- Exclusive local cooking and cultural experience with class/course
- Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- English-speaking guide and private car Wi-Fi
Itinerary
Today you arrive at the Amman Queen Alia International Airport and transfer to the luxurious Dead Sea Hotel. You will be greeted by your airport representative who will be waiting for you with a name sign and organize your visa-free visa. You will be well taken care of and able to relax in the evening after a long flight. Breakfast is included the following morning.
Today you will be relaxing at the Dead Sea, floating in the salty waters and trying out a famous natural healing mud full of minerals. You will enjoy one treatment today: Signature Full Body Massage 60 min. Restore with the therapist's free-style serenity massage. Relax at the swimming pool, the beach and the spa. Explore the sauna, take a steam bath, enjoy the Jacuzzi or take a salt bath.
Overnight at the Dead Sea Spa Hotel with breakfast and dinner included.
Today your driver will take you to Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the site of John the Baptist's settlement where Jesus was said to be baptized. Even if you are not religious, this is an extraordinary experience. You will then continue on to Mount Nebo and after lunch at the Mazayen Nebo Restaurant continue to Madaba for a short city tour. Visit the St. George Church, with its famous mosaic map, the Apostle’s Church, Archaeological Park and Madaba Museum. After transfer to the thriving city, As-Salt which is situated North West of the capital Amman.
Optional today:
While you’re in As-Salt do not miss out on the unique architectural style seen in old homes across the city. A collection of these homes are currently being considered for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. You could visit Al Hammam street, the oldest and most active street in As-Salt and the narrow pedestrianized street rolls around the contours of the hillside between 150-year-old traditional ottoman stone architecture.
Overnight at the 3* Mountain Breeze Lodge & Resort. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
After breakfast, you will visit Jerash—the best example of a Roman provincial city in the Middle East. Visit the spectacular forum, Roman colonnaded street, the Nymphaeum and the Temple of Artemis. You will then continue to the RSCN Ajloun to meet your guide and start hiking the Prophet’s Trail.
This 4-hour hike takes you from Ajloun Forest Reserve Visitor Center to Mar Elias, the ruins of one of Jordan's oldest churches. The trail leads through fig and pear orchards, among forests of oak and oriental strawberry trees. The stone walls that crisscross the valley guard the farmers' crops inside from both the winter rains and wild boar. Relax in the shade with a glass of tea before climbing to the hilltop ruins, which provide sweeping views of the surrounding area. The hike also includes a locally prepared picnic lunch near the ruins.
Overnight stay at the Ajloun Nature Reserve Lodge. Breakfast and dinner included.
Visit to the Royal Automobile Museum with the car collection of the late King Hussein. Drive to downtown to see The Citadel with the Archaeological Museum, the Roman Theater, the Souq markets and pass by the Husseini Mosque. Spend time in Jabal Weibdeh, one of the oldest areas in the city, and Jabal Amman with the famous Rainbow Street where you find small shops and cafés as well as the birth house of the late King Hussein. In the afternoon you will have time to relax at your hotel until dinner time at the Tawaheen Al Hawa restaurant with a wonderful and nice typical Bedouin decoration with an oriental atmosphere. The restaurant is famous for its Arabic starters mezza. You can also try the Hubbly Bubbly water pipe!
Overnight stay in Amman hotel. Breakfast and dinner included.
Free day in Amman to relax and explore the area on your own.
Overnight in Amman. Breakfast and dinner included.
After an early breakfast, your transfer will take you to the Dana Nature Park—Jordan’s largest nature reserve, covering some 320 square kilometers of spectacular mountains and wadis along the face of the Great Rift Valley and home to a great variety of wildlife. Cross paths and exchange warm greetings with local Bedouin tending their goats or stop to rest and enjoy sweet tea. Experience the 4 different bio-geological zones of Dana and keep an eye out for the many rare forms of flora and fauna to be found here, as well as the Nubian ibex. You will then meet your guide who will take you on a 5-7-hour hike on the Wadi Dana Trail, leading you to Feynan Ecolodge.
Overnight at the Feynan Ecolodge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
After breakfast, you will get a local, cultural experience with an activity of your choice. After the course/class, you will transfer by bus to Petra and in the evening, relax with a Turkish bath where you will be pampered like a Sultan in the olden days.
The Bedouin experiences available are:
- Making Kohl: A local Bedouin will show you the process of making Kohl, the Bedouin eye makeup that is believed to strengthen eyesight and protect against eye ailments, in addition to its cosmetic and aesthetic uses.
- Making Arabic coffee: Arabic coffee is an essential part of the Bedouin traditions; the Bedouins serve it on almost every occasion including weddings, funerals or when the family gets together in the evening. Enjoy a Bedouin musical experience during the roasting, grounding and boiling of the coffee beans. The Bedouin family also explains the etiquette of serving Arabic coffee and drinking it.
- Baking earthy “Arbood” bread Arbood: A local Bedouin will teach you how to bake Bedouin bread from only flour, salt and water kneaded and baked in ash.
Overnight at the 5* Hayat Zaman Hotel and Resort. Breakfast and dinner included.
Optional:
Start your Petra experience with the Petra Night Show from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, which is a magical way to see part of the rock city by candlelight. Explore the old city by walking the entire Siq to the Treasury, which is lit by over 1,500 candles, take a cooking course with a local family or at Petra Kitchen.
Today, your guide will take you inside the wonders of Petra. You get to visit Siq, the Treasury, Street of Facades, the Theater and Colonnaded Street. Then, you get to hike via Wadi Farasa to the High Place of Sacrifice. A lot of climbing and excitement is on the agenda today with some of the best views Petra has to offer. This route is special and many tourists get to experience it! In the evening you will be hosted by a local family and learn to cook a local Jordanian dish while getting to know more about Jordanian culture and learning the basics of greetings and blessings in Arabic culture.
Overnight at the 5* Hayat Zaman village & Resort in Petra. Breakfast and dinner included.
After breakfast, your transfer will take you from Petra to Wadi Rum—Jordan’s extraordinary Red Desert, famous for Lawrence of Arabia and more recently, the Star Wars, Aladdin and Martian films. You will have a half-day jeep tour (4 hours) including a freshly prepared barbeque lunch. The jeep tour is the best way to discover many of the sites in Wadi Rum. The jeep will stop at each site giving you time to walk/scramble around and maybe even climb some of the beautiful natural formed bridges in Wadi Rum. This is as close as you will come to visiting Mars! At sunset, you will be guided to the highest accessible point so that you can watch a spectacular natural occurrence. You will get to see the nightly stars in a whole new light.
Overnight at a luxurious campsite in Wadi Rum with breakfast and dinner included.
This morning you have the unique experience of seeing the sunrise at Wadi Rum. Just before sunrise, a 1-hour camel ride is awaiting you. Afterward, you'll continue to the campsite for breakfast and to Aqaba on the Red Sea, where later you will check-in at your hotel. You will have a chance to enjoy the rest of the day at Jordan’s premier resort, where you can choose from fun activities or treatments, such as water activities, a signature 60-minute full-body massage and a visit to the Aqaba Bird Observatory.
Overnight in Aqaba. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
A free morning before 11 am when your boat will be ready to take you on a lunch cruise through the Red Sea where you will enjoy some snorkeling! After the cruise, you will continue to Bernice Beach where you will have the opportunity to bring out your inner child and play! Fun water sports activities including diving, swimming, jet ski, Banana Boats, windsurfing and kite surfing for the more adventurous await! At night you will have your own time to discover Aqaba by night and enjoy some shopping.
Overnight Aqaba hotel. Breakfast and dinner included.
Today you will visit the Ma’in Hot Springs to enjoy the mineral-rich waters of these hyperthermal waterfalls. The springs are located 866 feet (264 m) below sea level in one of the most breathtaking desert oases in the world. These falls originate from winter rainfalls in the highland plains of Jordan and eventually feed the 109 hot and cold springs in the valley.
Optional spa treatments include:
Mud wraps |hydro-jet baths and showers |underwater massages |mud facials |electrotherapy |cosmetology treatments.
Overnight stay in Ma’in Hot Spring Hotel. Breakfast and dinner included.
This is the end of your Jordan adventure with Why Jordan Tours and your transfer will take you to the Amman Queen Alia International Airport.
Have a safe trip!
FAQ
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If for any reason, you decide to cancel your confirmed bookings, your CREDIT CARD will be credited with the appropriate amount as per the cancellation policy applicable. Please refer to the details and applicable cancellation charges on the product details page of our website. When cancelling the booking please notify Vacayou by email. You will then receive email confirmation of the total cancellation fees where applicable.
Cancellation charges are as follows:
- Until 45 days prior to arrival: no charges;
- Until 30 days prior to arrival: 25% of the total tour costs;
- Until 14 -7 days prior to arrival: 50% of the total tour costs;
- Until 6 -2 days prior to arrival: 75% of the total tour costs;
- 1 Day - Upon arrival or no show: 100 % of the total tour costs.
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For bookings awaiting confirmation and no immediate confirmation can be provided, please note: While your request is being processed, we cannot take a cancellation request during this period (up to 2 working days). Some of our tours require us to re-confirm availability, for this reason we put the charge on hold on your card. The amount on hold is not charged until the tour is confirmed. This confirmation process can take up to 2 working days and we cannot accept another request until we receive a confirmation. You may cancel or amend your booking after confirmation as per the applicable cancellation policy.
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