Basic travel information
Known for its ancient history and Arab culture, Jordan also hides breathtaking scenery within its borders. The mysterious, stone-carved city of Petra, the shores of the Dead Sea, the ancient fortifications of the Crusaders, and the sandstone mountains adorning the desert of Wadi Rum lead us through the centuries-old history of the Middle East.
A tour of Jordan will allow you to experience the magnificent surroundings and fine historical sights of this small and peaceful Arab country at your fingertips. We hiked on the way to the Wadi Rum desert and got to know the traditional Bedouin nomadic culture. The rugged beautiful landscape hosts a friendly and inviting kingdom in the heart of the Middle East.
Itinerary
DAY 1 – FLIGHTS TO JORDAN
Flights from Helsinki-Vantaa via Istanbul to Jordan.
ACCOMMODATION AT
ART HOTEL OR SIMILAR
DAY 2 – AMMAN, JERASH, AJLOUN
Arrival in the Jordanian capital Amman on the morning side. Transportation to the hotel. After breakfast, a day trip from Amman to the historic city of Jerash, home to some of the country’s finest Roman ruins, and to the Saracen fortress of Ajloun. Return to Amman at the end of the afternoon. (A)
ACCOMMODATION AT
ART HOTEL OR SIMILAR
DAY 3 – AMMAN – WADI RUM
After breakfast, it’s about a 5-hour drive south, to the Wadi Rum Desert, known for its fine sandstone mountains and scenic scenery, where we do a 4-hour jeep safari, enjoy dinner and spend the night in a simple Bedouin desert camp. (OH)
ACTIVITIES
JEPPISAFARI
ACCOMMODATION AT
PANORAMA CAMP OR SIMILAR
DAY 4 – WADI RUM, HIKING
Today we explore the Wadi Rum desert by hiking. During the day, we take about 12 miles of hiking in the scenery of Wadi Rum. Lunch is enjoyed along the way. We return to the desert camp at the end of the afternoon. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION AT
PANORAMA CAMP OR SIMILAR
DAY 5 – WADI RUM – PETRA
We head our vehicle towards the legendary city of Petra. About a two-hour drive to the small town of Wadi Musa, next to the ancient city of Petra, where we arrive and explore the ancient city of Petra. The city was founded by the Nabatean people about 600 years before the beginning of our era and is known for its magnificent rock-carved buildings. We walk through the city through a narrow canyon and explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (A)
ACCOMMODATION IN
LA MAISON OR SIMILAR
DAY 6 – PETRA
After breakfast, free time to explore Petra’s archeological site on your own or with a tour guide. (A)
ACCOMMODATION IN
LA MAISON OR SIMILAR
DAY 7 – KERAK, DEAD SEA, MT NEBO
After breakfast, we travel back north, first to the Kerak desert fortress built by the Crusaders and from there to the Dead Sea to try what it feels like to float in the saltiest water in the world, 420 meters below sea level. In the afternoon we will still visit Mount Nebo, from where Moses in ancient times saw the Promised Land, and where he is legend buried, before moving to the city of Madaba to stay. (A)
ACCOMMODATION AT
MARIAM HOTEL OR SIMILAR
DAY 8 – MADABA
ACTIVITIES
AMMAN CITY TOUR
ACCOMMODATION AT
MARIAM HOTEL OR SIMILAR
DAY 9 – MADABA
ACCOMMODATION AT
MARIAM HOTEL OR SIMILAR
DAY 10 – RETURN
Airport transfer and return flights to Helsinki.
MEALS: [A] BREAKFAST • [L] LUNCH • [I] DINNER
Additional information
Group size : 10-20 people.
The price of the trip includes
Flights to
Airport transfers
Accommodations
All transportation mentioned in the itinerary
Excursions mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees for guided tours
Services of a Finnish-speaking tour guide and an English-speaking local guide
- Meals and airport taxes mentioned in the itinerary
The price of the trip does not include
- Travel insurance
- Visas
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Food drinks
- Personal expenses
- Local airport taxes or possible exit fees are not included in the price of air tickets.
- Office expenses 10 € / person
We fly to Jordan on scheduled flights of Turkish Airlines. The airline has the right to change its schedules, so do not book any connecting flights until you have received your flight tickets.
Preparation:
There are no actual fitness requirements for our tours. However, it is good to note that the Jordan tour program includes long walks in Wadi Rum and Petra. We recommend that you go for regular walks, for example, because the better your physical condition, the more you enjoy the excursions.
Country information:
Jordan needs a visa , which participants in group travel receive free of charge. Alternatively, a visa can be purchased at the airport upon arrival in the country. The Jordan single entry visa currently costs 40JOD (= approx. 54 €).
For group visas, we need a photo / copy of your passport’s personal information page. You can send us a copy after booking the trip by e-mail (eg as a jpg or pdf file) or by post to our office.
You need normal travel insurance for your trip. We recommend taking out travel insurance with cancellation protection.
The official language of Jordan is Arabic. English is fairly widely spoken in the country, and signage, for example, is usually also in English.
The Jordanian currency is the Jordanian Dinar (JOD). Dinars can be exchanged before the trip via Forex, picked up from an automatic credit card or exchanged at the airport for a visa fee. The euro exchange rate is better outside the airport. The US dollar is also used in some places as a means of payment in hotels, shops and restaurants frequented by tourists.
Climate
Jordan has a predominantly dry desert climate. In the western part of the country there is some rainfall during the winter season, when daytime temperatures also drop below 20 ° C in some places, and at night it can be very cool. Summers are dry and hot throughout the country until October.
