Easy access for FREE entry visa with VIP airport assistance
Visit the Crusaders Castle of Ajloun
Visit the Roman City Jerash “the ONLY complete Decapolis City in the World”
Visit Nabatean City Petra “One of the New World 7 Wonders, where Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was filmed.
Visit the Moon-like Desert of Wadi Rum, where the Martian Movie was filmed
Overnight & Dinner under the stars inside the desert
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival – Ajloun – Jerash – Amman
Upon arrival at Queen Alia Airport, Atlas Tours representative will meet and assist you through the customs and immigration procedures, then transfer by private car to the mighty Crusaders Castle of Ajlun (Qalat Rabadh) 45 minutes north of Amman, This is an Islamic Castle built high on a hill over-looking the entire Jordan valley below. Departure at noon going through the pine forests and olive groves until you reach the ancient Greco Roman city of Jerash. The guide will take you for a tour through the colonnaded street, amphitheater, Churches, temples and the vast Roman Forum. After a good look around, drive to the hotel in Amman for overnight.
Day 02: Amman – Petra (visit) – Wadi Rum
After breakfast, drive to the red rose city; Petra, one of the greatest and most beautiful archaeological sites in the world. You will begin an unforgettable trip on the horseback till the Siq then by foot through the narrow passage between the massive walls of rock that provides the main access to the ancient site. Entering Petra through this chasm till we reach our first glimpse of the Treasury, whose towering façade bedecked with magnificent columns was made famous in the final sequence of the popular Hollywood film /Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. After Petra visit, drive to Wadi Ruml; a vast, silent landscape of ancient riverbeds and pastel- colored, the largest and most magnificent of Jordan's desert ("Lawrence of Arabia" desert). Board the 4x4 vehicles for a 2-hour tour inside the desert where you will visit the natural bridges, sand dunes and Siq Lawrence. After the tour, drive to the campsite where you will spend your night under a goat-hair tent and a star-filled sky.
Day 03: Departure
After breakfast checkout from the camp, then transfer to Queen Alia Airport for departure.
Included/Excluded
Accommodation 1 night in Amman on bed and breakfast basis
Accommodation 1 night in Wadi Rum on half board basis
Entrance fees as per the program
English speaking local guides at Jerash and Petra sites (2-3 hours)
2-hour 4x4 tour in Wadi Rum
Water on board
Free collective visa
Lunches and dinners (except for 1 dinner in Wadi Rum)
Tips
Personal expenses
Any extra not mentioned
Tour's Location
FAQs
When and where does the tour end?
Your tour will conclude in San Francisco on Day 8 of the trip. There are no activities planned for this day so you're free to depart at any time. We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to give yourself time to fully experience the wonders of this iconic city!
When and where does the tour start?
Day 1 of this tour is an arrivals day, which gives you a chance to settle into your hotel and explore Los Angeles. The only planned activity for this day is an evening welcome meeting at 7pm, where you can get to know your guides and fellow travellers. Please be aware that the meeting point is subject to change until your final documents are released.
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Airport transfers are not included in the price of this tour, however you can book for an arrival transfer in advance. In this case a tour operator representative will be at the airport to greet you. To arrange this please contact our customer service team once you have a confirmed booking.
What is the age range?
This tour has an age range of 12-70 years old, this means children under the age of 12 will not be eligible to participate in this tour. However, if you are over 70 years please contact us as you may be eligible to join the tour if you fill out G Adventures self-assessment form.
