Tour: QD - 2012 (QD) - 2012 / 2013

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Itinerary

DAY 1Arrive in Amman, Jordan

Arrive at Amman Airport and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling companions and Tour Director. (Dinner)

Amman, the capital of Jordan, is ideally situated in a hilly area between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley 
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DAY 2Amman–Petra

Amman, the capital of Jordan, is ideally situated in a hilly area between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley. This morning’s guided sightseeing reveals the contrasts of this fascinating city, a unique blend of old and new. A visit to the AMPHITHEATER is included. Then, head south via Bethany to Petra with a stop at Lot’s Cave. Drive along the Dead Sea and arrive in the rose-red city of Petra. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Amman, the capital of Jordan, is ideally situated in a hilly area between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley Petra, Jordan is famous for its rock cut architecture Explore the ruins of the Monastery in Petra, Jordan 
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DAY 3Petra

Full day of guided sightseeing in Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World®. Lost to the world for centuries, it is located in the biblical land of Moa. Enjoy an unforgettable experience as you walk down the SIQ, the narrow gorge made famous in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Stand in awe in front of the iconic and famed TREASURY. In addition to seeing numerous spectacular temples and tombs created out of the rose-colored sandstone, sip tea in a BEDOUIN TENT. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Petra, Jordan is famous for its rock cut architecture Explore the ruins of the Monastery in Petra, Jordan 
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The World Heritage List includes over 800 properties with cultural and/or natural heritage of global significance.

DAY 4Petra–Kerak–Wadi Mujib–Madaba–Mount Nebo–Dead Sea

This morning features a visit to Kerak to visit the CRUSADER CASTLE and Wadi Mujib, the “Jordanian Grand Canyon.” Continue to Madaba to visit ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH, which houses a precious 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Also explore the MADABA ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM. One of today’s major highlights is a visit to MOUNT NEBO, where Moses saw the Promised Land. Continue to your hotel at the Dead Sea for your two-night stay. (Breakfast, Dinner)

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DAY 5Dead Sea. Excursion to Jerash & Um Quais

The morning is dedicated to Jerash, the best-preserved Greco-Roman city in the Middle East. Next, stop in Um Quais, site of the Gaderene swine miracle. Return to the Dead Sea and enjoy a farewell dinner with your traveling companions. (Breakfast, Dinner)

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DAY 6Dead Sea

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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