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Exploring The Kingdom of Jordan

Winter Sun in Jordan

Winter Sun in Jordan –   Aqaba is Jordan’s only coastal city, which sits at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba, at the northern tip of the Red Sea. Its beautiful coastline has become a haven for water-sports lovers and sun-seekers, and is lined with a  number of luxurious resorts, dive schools, and private beaches. With direct flights to Aqaba take advantage of the city as  your winter sun escape, and a base to explore the region, with Petra and Wadi Rum within easy reach.

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Jordan

Upon arrival at Aqaba International airport, our representative will wait  for you to offer assistance with all visa procedures and walk with you through customs. Your driver will wait for you in the arrival hall, holding a name sign. He will then transfer you to the 5* Movenpick Tala Bay Hotel in Aqaba.

Accommodation

Day 2 - Relax or explore Aqaba

Today you can soak the winter sun but if you feel the need of exploring  you can start your tour with Aqaba Castle. Step back in time and feel the past while wandering through the Aqaba Castle or Mamluk Fort. This castle is a famous site dating back to the First World War. You can spot the messenger pigeons’ place and horse stables. Climb up to the second floor of the fort for better city views.

Day 3 - Petra

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Aqaba. Then you will be driven to the rose red city of Petra, the biggest attraction of Jordan. Petra was first established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs, a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and laid the foundations of a commercial empire that extended into Syria. Upon arrival you will begin the trip to the canyon, the so called Siq, and then  to the most beautiful monument: the Treasury. Among other monuments you will see are the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh’s Castle. Late afternoon you will be taken back to Aqaba.

Day 4 - Wadi Rum?

Optional Trip to Wadi Rum – Drive 1.5 hrs to the protected area of Wadi Rum, one of the most impressing desert landscapes in the World. The area was made famous in the west by Lawrence of Arabia who described it as “vast, echoing and god-like”. Discover the area featured by rugged mountains and coloured sand dunes during a 4×4 Jeep tour, enjoy canyons, sand dunes and rock inscriptions.

 

Day 5 - Ahlan Wa Sahlan !

Transfer to the airport for departure.

 

What's included?

INCLUDED:
  • Meet at the airport and assist with the visa.
  • 4 Nights at the 5* Movenpick Tala Bay Hotel in Aqaba on B&B basis
  • Return Airport Transfers
  • Day Trip to Petra including entry fee and lunch
NOT INCLUDED:
  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Trip to Wadi Rum
  • Other Meals and Transfers
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Amman
If you're looking to immerse yourself in a labyrinth of souks and bazaars, where all kinds of colourful and exotic fruits, clothes and jewellery spill out from their stalls onto the streets, then look no further than Amman. What really makes the city unique, however, is how it has managed to combine both the ancient and the modern like no other city in the region. As you wander the bustling interwoven streets that flow through the valleys of Downtown you're forever in the shadow of Jabal Al Qal'a - the highest hill in the city, and home to the sprawling ruins of the Roman citadel. In fact, wherever you go in Amman you'll find ancient history around every corner, such as the spectacular Temple of Hercules and the magisterial Umayyad Palace. When visiting Jordan, Amman is one of the must-see places on your visit.
Jerash
The Roman ruins of Jerash are among the most well-preserved in the world; so well in fact that it's very easy to lose yourself in its history and imagine how it was back in its day. There's the hippodrome, where chariot races were once held, Hadrian's arch, built purposely for a visit from the emperor Adrian, and the Corinthian columns of the Temple of Artemis. If you love history make sure it's on your itinerary.
Petra
Jordan is famously home to one of the seven modern wonders of the world - the ancient, rose red city of Petra - which is so utterly captivating that it's reason alone to travel there. You arrive at Petra through the Siq, a long narrow canyon formed over many years, which gradually opens out onto the most elaborate of Petra's facades - the treasury. Carved out of sandstone onto the face of the rock itself, the size and grandeur of this sight will simply take your breath away, making it the perfect introduction to this awe-inspiring city. If you have the time, don't miss the chance to wander Petra by night - the magical, candlelit facades make for the experience of a lifetime.
Wadi Rum
The deserts of the Wadi Rum are simply packed with things to see and do. Whether you fancy camping and stargazing under a perfect night sky, rolling down immense sand dunes, riding in 4x4s with experienced guides, or simply pretending to be Lawrence of Arabia - here at FleeWinter we can help you do them all. You'll discover Bedouin tented camps, fantastic natural rock bridges, ancient drawings carved into the stones thousands of years ago, all set against the gorgeous red and yellow backdrop of the desert itself. An absolute must.
Dead Sea
What trip to Jordan would be complete without a visit to the Dead Sea? It's impossible not to be amazed at the salinity and viscosity of the water as you wade in, desperately trying to make your foot touch the floor - something which catches all first-timers by surprise. Be sure to take a newspaper with you for the customary floating and reading pic, and be sure to treat your skin to a good soak in the rich, black, mineral-infused mud you'll find along the shore. The most beautiful health spa you'll ever visit.
Aqaba
The waters of Aqaba are among the most colourful in the world, so be sure to take the time to try a little snorkelling. Even right by the coast you can float over vast, sloping coral gardens but go a little further to the King Abdullah Reef in the middle of the Red Sea and you can share the water with turtles, rays, and huge shoals of brightly coloured neon fish. Be sure to take an underwater camera.
Dana Nature Reserve
Dana is Jordan’s largest nature reserve, covering spectacular mountains and wadis along the face of the Great Rift Valley. From scorching sand dunes in the west to cool mountain tops in the east, the Dana Biosphere Reserve is home to a great variety of wildlife. There are plants and animals characteristic of true desert, of Mediterranean forests and of the dry plains of Russia. In fact, Dana is really a melting pot of species from three continents: Europe, Africa and Asia.
Madaba
Madaba, known as the “City of Mosaics" is best known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. Madaba is home to the famous 6th century Mosaic Map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. With two million pieces of vividly coloured local stone, it depicts hills and valleys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta.

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