Jordan Pass 2 – Night Private Philadelphia Tour of Amman and Surroundings

Amman, Jordan
Duration3 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

If you are on a short vacation this tour is recommended, enjoy touring while staying in your choice of Madaba and Amman hotel for two nights. Start by visiting Madaba the "City of Mosaics". Continue to Mount Nebo, known as the tomb of Moses. Back for a panoramic tour in Amman the capital and most populous city of Jordan, in the Hellenistic period it’s named was Philadelphia hence the tour name. Off to visit Petra UNESCO Heritage and one of the World’s Seven Wonders. A city carved in stone more than 2000 years ago to dominate the trade routes of ancient Arabia. You will also have the chance to visit Jerash, one of the most complete and best preserved of the Roman Empire. Descend to lowest point on earth the Dead Sea, the first natural spa in the world. The water of the Dead Sea known for the concentration of salt and minerals, which makes it a therapeutic as well as a unique swimming experience not to be missed! Daily breakfast, dinner, and Amman Hotel pickups and drop-offs are included

Options

Prime: 4 - 3 stars

Tour includes accommodation: Amman Sulaf Luxury Hotel and Grand Madaba Hotel or similar.
Pickup included

Deluxe: 5 stars

Tour includes accommodation: Amman Landmark Hotel and Grand Madaba Hotel or similar.

Pickup included

Economy: 3 stars

Tour includes accommodation: Amman Olive and Grand Madaba Hotel or similar.

Pickup included

Tourist: 3 stars superior

Tour includes accommodation: Amman Mena Tyche and Grand Madaba Hotel or similar.

Pickup included

Superior: 4 stars

Tour includes accommodation: Amman Corp by Rotana and Grand Madaba Hotel or similar
Pickup included

What's included

  • Meals as per program (B=breakfast, D=dinner) 2 - Breakfast and 2 – Dinner
  • Local English-Speaking Guide at Jerash visit (Spanish and French Guides subject to availability)
  • Local English-Speaking Guide at Petra classic visit (Spanish &French Guides subject to availability)
  • 2 nights’ accommodation as per itinerary and hotel option booked: 1-night Madaba and 1-night Amman
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Free WI-FI on board the vehicle
  • Transport by private leisure air-conditioned vehicle with English-Speaking Driver
  • Arrival and Departure Airport Transfers
  • Jordan Pass with Visa Entry (Jordan Pass purchased by the travelers directly)
  • Entrance Fees as per program visits
  • Private Entrance to the Dead Sea Beach Area
  • Meals (Lunches) not specified in the program
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities – recommended
  • Personal expenses
  • Any other service not mentioned

What to expect

Day 1: Amman Hotel- Mount Nebo – Madaba ON (D) 50 KM
  1. Amman
    45m
    Transfer from Amman Hotel to Mount Nebo, known as the tomb of Moses, from whose summit a magnificent view of the Jordan Valley
  2. Madaba
    45m
    Continue to Madaba the "City of Mosaics" where you will visit the church of Saint George, which houses the map of the Holy Land made in 571 A.D. Check in hotel dinner and overnight in a small Madaba hotel for an experience of this mosaic city.
Day 2: Madaba- Petra - Amman (B, D) 425 KM
  1. Petra - Wadi Musa
    4h
    After breakfast, enjoy a 2-hour tour of Nabatean city and UNESCO World Heritage site. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Petra was carved into a sandstone gorge more than 2,000 years ago to dominate the trading routes of ancient Arabia and is rightly regarded as the jewel in the crown of Jordan’s historic sites. Walk along the narrow “Siq”, the high-walled fissure in the rocks that winds into the heart of the city. Then, stop in your tracks at your first breathtaking glimpse of the Treasury, known locally as “El-Khazneh” - Petra’s stellar sight. Wonder at its intricate façade and hear how movies such as Indiana Jones, the Transformers, and the Last Crusade were filmed here. See Petra’s ornate tombs cut into the rock face, and admire the stunning theater that once sat 3,000 spectators. As you walk, visit the Byzantine church. Free time to explore and walk up the Monastery or the High Place of Sacrifice if time permits.
  2. Amman
    Pass by
    After your walking tour and free time for lunch at your own expense finishes, return back to Amman for dinner and overnight in Amman hotel.
Day 3: Amman panoramic - Jerash - Dead Sea - Amman Hotel (B) 225 KM
  1. Amman Governorate
    1h
    After breakfast, head out on your morning vehicle tour of Amman, Jordan’s capital. The city boasts history and sites in equal measures, and your private driver shows you its highlights. Sit back and relax for a private car ride around the downtown streets, seeing the spectacular Roman Theatre, traditional markets, churches and mosques
  2. Jerash
    2h
    After your city tour, take a break for lunch in town at your own expense, and then set off on your afternoon excursion to Jerash, roughly 1.5 hours away. When you arrive in the ancient city, enter through the main gates on foot, and gaze in wonder at well-preserved Roman architecture before you. Under Alexander the Great’s rule, Jerash became one of the wealthiest Decapolis cities of the Roman Empire. See the Oval Plaza, an intriguing egg-shaped forum, and amble down the famous colonnaded street. Stop whenever you like to take photos by some of the city’s many sites including temples and theaters. Along the way, your guide shares historical anecdotes about the city’s golden age.
  3. Dead Sea Region
    2h
    After your walking tour finishes, transfer to Dead Sea, the world’s first natural spa and lowest point on earth. Free time to swim from its beach and relax.
  4. Amman Governorate
    Pass by
    Depart to Amman Hotel. Booked on your own.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Enter your hotel name booked on your own in Amman city in order to inform the driver of your pickup location.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation with the booked hotel names will be received within 48 – 72 hours of booking, subject to availability.
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with paying adults.
  • Maximum 2 children per room.
  • Once your purchase is complete, contact your local operator as per contact details provided in your voucher: (office phone number, emergency phone number – outside office hours, email address, etc.) for more information to organize pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
  • Jordan Pass holders do not require meet and assist service for visa exemption, since free visa is included in the Jordan Pass.
  • Order of visits may change.
  • Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
  • Strollers and car seats for infants, by request.
  • Most local hotels in Jordan except 5 stars franchise hotels do not offer alcohol, if you do not wish to stay in a dry hotel that does not serve alcohol, please contact Zaid Tours and Travel.
  • Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
  • Swim suit is required.
  • Visits to churches are not allowed during prayer times.
  • Dress code at Churches: Modest.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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