Exotic explorations abound in Amman, Petra, and the Desert of Jordan on this fascinating Central Holidays Best of Jordan travel package. Travel to Jordan on this 6-day authentic and inspired travel experience where you will get to know the treasures of Amman on a full day city tour and delve into the area&#8217;s desert castles. Discover the mosaic city of Madaba, see the legendary burial site of Moses in Mt. Nebo, and revel in the fortifications at Shobak Castle. Have an unforgettable adventure in the lost city of Petra, carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans. Venture to the 8,000-year-old Stone Age villages at Beidah and Basta. Illuminating moments await you at every turn on this Jordan vacation tour.

Upon arrival at the Amman Airport you will be greeted by our airport representative and transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight. (D)

SAT I AMMAN

Start your adventure today with an exciting Amman city tour. Explore the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, visiting the Roman Theatre, Citadel, and the Folklore &amp; Archeological Museum. Next delve into the Desert Castles, located in the eastern desert of the Kingdom. Here you will see the fresco art and zodiac dome of the Qasr Amra baths; discover the fortress-like Qasr Kharana; and venture to the Medieval Islamic fort at Azraq. Tonight you will enjoy an included dinner at your hotel in Amman. (B,D)

SUN I AMMAN I DESERT CASTLES I AMMAN

This morning, enjoy a scenic drive along the King&#8217;s Highway to visit Madaba, the City of Mosaics. The oldest mosaic map of the Holy Land exists on the floor of Saint George&#8217;s Church, and the city features many famous mosaics that exist in both public and private buildings. Visit Mount Nebo, the alleged burial site of Moses, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, where Franciscans built a simple structure that protects a 4th and 6th Century Byzantine church. Continue to Kerak for a photo stop before proceeding to Shobak Castle. Built in 1115, it was the first of many fortifications built by King Baldwin I of Jerusalem to guard the road from Egypt to Damascus. It successfully resisted a number of sieges until it fell to Saladin&#8217;s troops in 1189. Dinner and overnight at Petra hotel. (B,D)

MON I AMMAN I MADABA I MT. NEBO I SHOBAK I PETRA

After breakfast, you will begin your full day visit of Petra; a city carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans and lost to civilization until rediscovered in 1812 by the Swiss explorer, John Lewis Burkhardt. Walk through the Siq, a narrow and winding fissure between the cliffs, to reach the Treasury, the Roman Theater, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaoun, the Temple of the Winged Lion and other breathtaking monuments. Dinner and overnight at Petra hotel. (B,D)&#160;&#160;

TUE I PETRA

This morning, you will have a short drive to Little Petra, where you will walk through the 8,000-year-old excavated stone-age villages of Beidah and Basta, wander among the ruins of settlements of the biblical Edomites, and explore the sprawling remains of the Roman legionary fortress at Udruh. Continue to Wadi Rum, where the movie &#8220;Lawrence of Arabia&#8221; was filmed. Here you will enjoy a 2-hour Jeep tour to view the desert and its awe-inspiring moon-like landscape. Later, head to Amman via the desert highway and enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening. (B,D)&#160;&#160;

WED I PETRA I LITTLE PETRA I WADI RUM I AMMAN

Transfer from the hotel to Amman Airport for your departure flight home. (B)

THU I AMMAN TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)

BEST OF JORDAN

Mystery, mystique, ancient wonders, and enlightening moments beckon on this unforgettable Jordan travel package with Central Holidays. Delve into this mystical land on your 8-day Jordan vacation tour that features stays in Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, and along the Dead Sea. Get to know the treasures of Amman, capital of the Hashemite Kingdom, on a full day city tour and delve into the area&#8217;s desert castles. Discover the mosaic city of Madaba, see the legendary burial site of Moses in Mt. Nebo, and revel in the fortifications at Shobak Castle. Travel to Petra and have an unforgettable adventure in this city carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans. Venture along to the 8,000-year-old Stone Age village at Beidah and Basta. Take time to float in the high saline, therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea and enjoy a day at leisure in this fascinating part of the world. Cherished memories for a lifetime are yours at every turn on this Jordan vacation package with Central Holidays.

Upon arrival at the Amman Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Amman for dinner and overnight. (D)

Start your adventure today with an exciting Amman city tour. Explore the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, visiting the Roman Theatre, Citadel, and the Folklore &amp; Archeological Museum. Next, delve into the Desert Castles, located in the eastern desert of the Kingdom. Here you will see the fresco art and zodiac dome of the Qasr Amra baths; discover the fortress-like Qasr Kharana; and venture along to the Medieval Islamic fort at Azraq. Tonight, you will enjoy dinner at your hotel in Amman. (B,D)

After breakfast, you will begin your full day visit of Petra; a city carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans and lost to civilization until rediscovered in 1812 by the Swiss explorer, John Lewis Burkhardt. Walk through the Siq, a narrow and winding fissure between the cliffs, to reach the Treasury, the Roman Theater, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaoun, the Temple of the Winged Lion and other breathtaking monuments. Dinner and overnight at Petra hotel. (B,D)

After breakfast, depart from Petra to Little Petra. Stroll through the 8,000-year-old excavated Stone Age villages at Beidah and Basta. Wander among the ruins of the biblical Edomites to explore the sprawling remains of the Roman legionary fortress at Udruh. Continue on to Wadi Rum, where the blockbuster &#8220;Lawrence of Arabia&#8221; was filmed across the desert terrain. Hop into 4x4 vehicles for a two-hour desert tour. Enjoy dinner and an overnight camp stay in Wadi Rum. (B,D)

WED I PETRA I LITTLE PETRA I WADI RUM

After breakfast at the hotel, depart via Araba Road to visit Bethany &#8211; site of John the Baptist&#8217;s settlement where Jesus was baptized. Continue to the Dead Sea, with its year-round sunny skies and dry air, located in the Jordan Rift Valley about 422 meters below sea level. Its famously hypersaline water makes floating easy, and its mineral-rich black mud is used for therapeutic and cosmetic treatments. Take your time to enjoy a leisurely afternoon swim. Tonight, you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel in the Dead Sea area. (B,D)

THU I WADI RUM I BETHANY I DEAD SEA

A day at leisure greets you today with splendid opportunities for relaxing in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea. Tonight, you will savor in a delicious dinner at your hotel in the Dead Sea area. (B,D)

FRI I DEAD SEA

After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Amman Airport for departure flight home. (B)

SAT I DEAD SEA TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)

FROM PETRA TO THE DEAD SEA

Travel to Jordan on this enriching experience takes you to explore ancient civilizations, including the archeological site of Petra, spectacularly carved into the Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans and lost to the world for centuries. On this 7-day Jordan vacation tour, come discover the mosaic city of Madaba, see the legendary burial site of Moses in Mt. Nebo, and revel in the fortifications at Shobak Castle. Venture to the 8,000-year-old Stone Age villages at Beidah and Basta. As you venture along on this illuminating Jordan travel package, take time to float in the high saline, therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea. Visit the Roman city of Jerash and delve into Ajloun, with its namesake castle built in 1184 to defend against the Crusaders. Wonder and amazement greet you at every turn on &#8220;The Nabateans&#8221; trip to Jordan with Central Holidays.

Upon arrival at the Amman Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight. (D)

SUN I AMMAN

This morning, enjoy a scenic drive along the King&#8217;s Highway to visit Madaba, the City of Mosaics. The oldest mosaic map of the Holy Land exists on the floor of Saint George&#8217;s Church, and the city features many famous mosaics that exist in both public and private buildings. Visit Mount Nebo, the alleged burial site of Moses, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, where Franciscans built a simple structure that protects a 4th and 6th Century Byzantine church. Continue to Kerak for a photo stop before proceeding to Shobak Castle. Built in 1115, it was the first of many fortifications built by King Baldwin I of Jerusalem to guard the road from Egypt to Damascus. It successfully resisted a number of sieges until it fell to Saladin&#8217;s troops in 1189. Dinner and overnight at Petra Hotel. (B,D)

MON I AMMAN I MADABA I MT. NEBO I KERAK I SHOBAK I PETRA

This morning, you will have a short drive to Little Petra, where you will walk through the 8,000-year-old excavated stone-age villages of Beidah and Basta, wander among the ruins of settlements of the biblical Edomites, and explore the sprawling remains of the Roman legionary fortress at Udruh. Continue to Wadi Rum, where the movie &#8220;Lawrence of Arabia&#8221; was filmed. Here you will enjoy a 2-hour Jeep tour to view the desert and its awe-inspiring moon-like landscape. Enjoy dinner and an overnight camp stay. (B,D)

After breakfast at the hotel, depart via Araba Road to visit Bethany &#8211; site of John the Baptist&#8217;s settlement where Jesus was baptized. Continue to the Dead Sea, with its year-round sunny skies and dry air, located in the Jordan Rift Valley about 422 meters below sea level. Its famously hypersaline water makes floating easy, and its mineral-rich black mud is used for therapeutic and cosmetic treatments. Take your time to enjoy a leisurely afternoon swim. Travel back to Amman for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

THU I WADI RUM I BETHANY I DEAD SEA I AMMAN

This morning, travel to Jerash, the best-preserved example of Roman civilization in Jordan. Considered part of the &#8220;Decapolis&#8221;, the ten big Roman cities of the eastern frontier, it has also been called the Pompeii of the East for its unique state of preservation, featuring theatres, churches, temples (Zeus and Artemis), a Nymphaeum, and colonnaded streets. Next, you will visit Ajloun, the 12th Century Castle built by Saladin in his successful campaign to drive the Crusaders from Jordan in 1189. It is an outstanding example of Arab/Islamic military architecture. Return to Amman for dinner and overnight. (B,D)&#160;&#160;

FRI I AMMAN I JERASH I AJLOUN I AMMAN

After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Amman Airport for your departure flight home. (B)

SAT I AMMAN TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)

THE NABATEANS

Make the most of your Egypt vacation with an extension to equally enchanting Jordan. A wondrous country located between Saudi Arabia, Syria and Israel, Jordan&#8217;s magical past conjures ruined Roman cities, biblical sites and grandiose desert castles. Jordan&#8217;s capital city, Amman, holds treasures from the numerous civilizations that have called this land home, including the Kingdoms of Petra, Edom, Judah and others on this extension to your exciting Egypt travel package. Exploring this biblical territory on a 5-day extension enhances your trip to Egypt with a glimpse of the Arabian

Arrival at Amman Airport, meet &amp; assist by our airport representative through customs and formalities. Transfer to Amman hotel for dinner and overnight. (D)

AMMAN

This morning, enjoy a scenic drive along the King&#8217;s Highway to visit Madaba, the City of Mosaics. The oldest mosaic map of the Holy Land exists on the floor of Saint George&#8217;s Church, and the city features many famous mosaics that exist in both public and private buildings. Visit Mount Nebo, the alleged burial site of Moses, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, where Franciscans built a simple structure that protects a 4th and 6th Century Byzantine church. Continue to Kerak for a photo stop before proceeding to Shobak Castle. Built in 1115, it was the first of many fortifications built by King Baldwin I of Jerusalem to guard the road from Egypt to Damascus. It successfully resisted a number of sieges until it fell to Saladin's troops in 1189. Dinner and overnight at Petra Hotel. (B,D)

AMMAN I MADABA I MOUNT NEBO I KERAK I SHOBAK I PETRA

After breakfast, you will begin your full day visit of Petra; a city carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans and lost to civilization until rediscovered in 1812 by the Swiss explorer, John Lewis Burkhardt. Walk through the Siq, a narrow and winding fissure between the cliffs, to reach the Treasury, the Roman Theater, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaoun, the Temple of the Winged Lion and other breathtaking monuments. Dinner and overnight at Petra Hotel. (B,D)

PETRA

This morning, you will have a short drive to Little Petra, where you will walk through the 8,000-year-old excavated stone-age villages of Beidah and Basta, wander among the ruins of settlements of the biblical Edomites, and explore the sprawling remains of the Roman legionary fortress at Udruh. Continue to Wadi Rum, where the movie &#8220;Lawrence of Arabia&#8221; was filmed. Here you will enjoy a 2-hour Jeep tour to view the desert and its awe-inspiring moon-like landscape. Drive back to Amman via the desert highway for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

PETRA I LITTLE PETRA I WADI RUM I AMMAN

After breakfast, you will be transferred from your hotel to Amman Airport for departure, with the assistance of our airport representatives through customs and formalities. (B)

AMMAN TO USA

JORDAN EXTENSION

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan that once served as a crossroad for ancient people journeying East and West, enthralls a whole new generation of travelers. Embark on one of our enchanting&#160;Jordan vacation packages&#160;to explore Jordan's oldest relics that never cease to captivate. Come explore the stunning city of Petra and its rose-colored Al- Khazneh, a tomb exquisitely carved into the red mountains by craftsmen from a bygone civilization. Feel the presence of the Roman Empire in&#160;the ruins of Jerash, a once thriving Roman provincial settlement that was part of the Decapolis League. Not all of Jordan could be tamed though &#8211; the primeval starkness of Wadi Rum is a desert wilderness where nature has trumped most all human settlements. In the modern capital city of Amman, street life bustles and bazaars overflow with colorful textiles, foods, and other exciting goods. Central Holidays' collection of&#160;Jordan travel packages&#160;includes insightful journeys in Jordan that feature a vast array of one-of-a-kind experiences as well as multi-country programs, flexible extension packages, and optional tours for customizing the ideal&#160;Jordan vacation tour&#160;for each traveler or group. Each meticulously programed travel experience in Jordan features exciting opportunities to live the mystique of this destination firsthand. Meanwhile, the therapeutic and cosmetic benefits of the ultra-saline Dead Sea have appealed to travelers throughout the centuries. Jordan has so much to offer and unveils itself as a unique vacation destination for inspiration, motivation, and rejuvenation. Float in the Dead Sea before you go and explore Herod&#8217;s great palaces at the lowest place on earth. Shop multiple outdoor bazaars for treasures and trinkets in addition to visiting religious museums, churches and tombs with scrolls from ancient history. Ascend the Golan Heights and look over Syria and explore the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Ride the Desert Highway to take in the rose-red city of Petra and you can even ride horseback past ancient tombs, temples and more. Jordan&#8217;s other treasures include olden mosaic maps and sites where Moses viewed the Promised Land.

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