Jordan Highlights

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Annie Emanuelli
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Dec 6 - 9, 2019
Group size: 2 - 20
Jordan Highlights
Jordan

Annie Emanuelli
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25 reviews

Dec 6 - 9, 2019
Group size: 2 - 20

About this trip

Bucket List Travel is excited to help you take Jordan off your bucket list! 


This is a budget-friendly four-day trip to Jordan, designed to introduce you to this amazing country's highlights.: Amman, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Jerash, Dead Sea, Petra, and Wadi Rum.

Trip Highlights

Guided tours include transportation and entry fees to all these sites:

  

Madaba, The City of Mosaics

Visit Madaba – best known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. The city is home to the famous sixth century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, which has two million pieces of colored stone.

Mount Nebo, Pilgrimage Site for Early Christians

Early Christians from Jerusalem made pilgrimage to Mount Nebo, where a small church was built in the fourth century to commemorate Moses’ life. Today the basilica houses a stunning collection of Byzantine mosaics.

Overnight in Amman at Nairoukh Palace (3*) 


  

Full Day Tour of Amman and Jerash

Tour the Jordanian capital of Amman, referred to in the Bible as the Ammonite Kingdom. Amman is a fascinating city of contrasts, a unique blend of old and new, located between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley.

The ancient city of Jersash boasts an unbroken chain of human occupation dating back more than 6500 years. The city’s golden age came during Roman rule, and is generally acknowledged to be one of the best preserved Roman provincial towns in the world.

Dead Sea

We’ll visit the Dead Sea where the warm, soothing, super salty water – 10 times saltier than sea water - is rich in chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium and bromine.

Dinner and overnight at the Dead Sea at Grand East Hotel (4 stars)


  

Petra, One of the New 7 Wonders of the World

The Rose City of Petra is a historical and archaeological city, described by UNESCO as “one of the most precious cultural properties of man’s cultural heritage.” It flourished in the first century AD, when its famous Al-Khazneh (Treasury) was constructed. We’ll enter the city through the Siq, a dark narrow gorge flanked on both sides by soaring cliffs. The Siq leads to the massive façade of the Treasury, carved out of the sheer, dusky pink rock-face and dwarfing everything around it.

Dinner and overnight in Petra at Edom Hotel (3*) 


  

Wadi Rum, the Valley of Light

Wadi Rum is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan. It has been inhabited by many human cultures since prehistoric times, with many cultures leaving their mark in the form of rock paintings and temples. Khaz'ali Canyon in Wadi Rum is the site of petroglyphs etched into the cave walls depicting humans and antelopes dating back to the 8th century BCE. The village of Wadi Rum itself consists of several hundred Bedouin inhabitants with their goat-hair tents and concrete houses. Much of the 1962 movie Lawrence of Arabia was shot in Wadi Rum.

Return to Amman airport for departure. 

Cost and Payments

The cost of this trip is $950 per person, based on double occupancy. 

This does NOT include airfare to and from Jordan.

If you would like a single room, the extra cost is $210.

Your space will be secured when we receive a deposit of $250.

Upon receipt, the deposit paid is nonrefundable.

The balance is due by one month before your departure (Nov. 6, 2019.)



Cancellations and Refunds

In the event that you need to cancel your trip, these fees will be applied:

• Between 60 and 46 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price.

• Between 45 and 31 days before your arrival date, 75% of the entire tour price.

• Between 30 and 1 days before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price.

Flights and Arrivals

You should plan to be in Amman, Jordan by 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 to begin the tour.

Your departure flight from Queen Alia  International Airport in Amman, Jordan can be scheduled for after 6 p.m. on Monday,  Dec. 9, 2019.

We will schedule your airport transfers based on your flight itinerary information. 


PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS BEFORE YOU BOOK AIRFARE!!!!!!

Included and Excluded

This tour includes:

  

· Three nights hotel stays. (Named hotels based on availability. Similar hotels may be substituted.)

· Tours and entry fees to all places to be visited as in itinerary above.

· Transportation with English speaking driver and English speaking guides.

· Three breakfasts and two dinners.

· One bottle of mineral water daily during tours.

· Airport transfers.


It does not include:

  • Airfare to and from Jordan.
  • Meals not listed above
  • Daily tips to drivers, porters, airport agents, restaurant staff
  • Customary tip to tour guide.
  • Alcoholic beverages and mocktails.
  • Trip insurance may be purchased through this link: https://www.bucketlistegypt.com/travel-insurance

Activity Level

This program is active. Walking is done over uneven surfaces and steps. Expect most days of sightseeing to require three to four hours of walking as well as a considerable time standing. Our vehicles have set drop off and pick up points, that result in extra walking to and from the sights. The pacing is active as many sites are included. 

Visa

 Jordan issues single-entry visas to U.S. citizens upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport 


Fee: JOD 40.-, payable in JOD only; There is a exchange bank right next to the visa lines.


40.00 JOD = $56.56 USD

Currency

The official currency of Jordan is the Jordanian dinar (JOD).

1 JOD =  $1.41 USD

10 JOD =  $14.14 USD

100 JOD =  $141.40 USD


What’s included

  • Hotel
    Three nights in 3-star hotels
  • Meals
    Three breakfasts and two dinners
  • Tours
    All tours provided by an English-speaking licensed guide
  • Admissions
    Entrance fees to all sights in the itinerary
  • Ground transportation
    All transportation, in modern air conditioned vehicles
  • Airport transfers
    We'll pick you up at the airport when you arrive, and when it's time for you to leave, we'll bring you back to the airport

What’s not included

  • Airfare to Egypt
  • Visa
    Visa on arrival at Amman airport.
  • Tips
    Daily tips to drivers, porters, airport agents, restaurant staff, and tour guide
  • Specialty beverages
    Alcoholic beverages and mocktails with meals
  • Trip Insurance
    Trip insurance may be purchased through this link: https://www.bucketlistegypt.com/travel-insurance

Available Packages

Trip Price
$950
Deposit: $250

Available options

Itinerary

Day 1
Madaba and Mount Nebo

Meet and assist at Amman Airport.

Madaba, The City of Mosaics

Visit Madaba – best known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. The city is home to the famous sixth century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, which has two million pieces of colored stone.

Mount Nebo, Pilgrimage Site for Early Christians

Early Christians from Jerusalem made pilgrimage to Mount Nebo, where a small church was built in the fourth century to commemorate Moses’ life. Today the basilica houses a stunning collection of Byzantine mosaics.

Overnight in Amman at Nairoukh Palace (3*) 

Who’s Going

Your Organizer


AE
Annie Emanuelli
25 reviews
Hi - I'm Annie, the founder of Bucket List Travel! Travel is my life! I left a 30+ year career as a corporate marketing exec to start my own travel business, taking people to Bucket List locations! I'd like to take you somewhere you've always dreamed of going. Stop dreaming, start packing!

Reviews

BC
Fantastic Trip. Had an excellent guide/driver who readily shared his knowledge & kindness. Truly experienced Morocco
By Bobbi C for April 7-17, 2024: Morocco Grand Tour! on Apr 20, 2024
VD
Annie is a wonderful agent, met our every need on this amazing adventure in Finland. Hotel arrangements while visiting Helsinki were beyond my expectation, definitely 5 star accomodations. Then off to Ivalo, where again Aurora Holidays treated us like stars! Tina and all her staff, again went above and beyond. Food, accomodations and all our ventures out were amazing. Would highly recommend both if you have plans to see the Northern Lights!
By Valarie D for Northern Lights in Utsjoki, Finnish Lapland! on Dec 05, 2023
Valarie - I'm so happy you enjoyed our trip to Finland! It was a pleasure to meet you, and to travel with you. Oh, the wonders we saw! Hope to travel with you again soon! xoxo
By Annie Emanuelli on Dec 29, 2023
AE
BM
The trip was incredible and unforgettable. Annie has a passion for her work as trip organizer--she's knowledgeable, organized, and focused on each individual within the group that she leads. She makes the right connections with local hosts, in this case Tiina at Aurora Holidays, to make sure that the accommodations and meals were excellent. Daily activities were varied and fun, giving guests the option of taking part or having a day of rest. Highly, highly recommended!
By Bill M for Northern Lights in Utsjoki, Finnish Lapland! on Dec 04, 2023
Bill - it was such a joy to share Lapland with you! It delighted me to watch you discover the unique beauty of this very special place. I hope we can travel together again soon! xoxo
By Annie Emanuelli on Dec 29, 2023
AE
I don't even know where to start! This trip was jam packed with events, either included with the trip or optional, very affordable add-ons, and each was just an excellent, well managed experience! I arrived a few days early because I was coming in from a different direction; I was met at the airport by Mike Smith, who also accompanied me on some optional trips prior to the official trip beginning (Voortrekker Museum, Cullinan Diamond Mine, etc). Mike is an excellent guide and extremely knowledgeable! During the initial days I was based at the Protea Hotel, which is extremely well managed by Louise and her staff, so that too was a fantastic experience. The first phase of the trip was a flight to Zimbabwe, where we were met by Moses. I really enjoyed meeting Moses, especially since it was only a few days after the Zim elections. Our other guides were Profit and Tich, and they were also a joy to meet and hold conversations with. We were based in a lovely "lodge" which was more like a giant Air BnB in a residential neighborhood of "lodges;" it was an extremely safe environment although I'll admit I was a bit surprised as I'm more of a bush girl. We had an individual room which was gorgeous! Following a long walking tour of Victoria Falls (thrilling!), I did the optional helicopter ride of the falls. It was just 15 minutes but gave a brilliant perspective of what we had just walked. I also did the infamous "Devil's Fall," which is right where the Falls go over. It's not for the faint of heart, but I'm SO glad I did it!!! I was truly sorry to leave Zimbabwe, and would have gladly stayed a few more days. We flew out of Zimbabwe and went straight to a true bush lodge called Mziki, and it was true heaven! There were all kinds of events planned and late afternoon/evening safaris with sundowners. Morning safaris included hot coffee and/or tea plus some of the most delicious snacks I've ever had. Definitely did not want to leave Mziki; it was heaven! The staff was primarily Zola and Nathan, with Devon coming in towards the end. It was a very laid back existence, yet it also seemed like we had events planned all day, every day. I thought about planting my feet in cement when it came time to leave! From Mziki, we went to a new lodge called Candlewood, where "wild" animals roam freely. We had individual units which were simply huge, including a second bedroom for storing luggage, as well as a large veranda for sitting out and watching the wildlife. Zebra even roamed up to the guest pool to catch a quick drink of water, to the delight of children who were there! The food was fantastic, with one of the most delicious made to order omelets I've ever had. From Candlewood, we flew to Cape Town, where Amaan met us and because of the weather, reorganized the trip to something more amenable. We did wine tastings, and me, who hates red wine, ended up buying some of the most gorgeous red wine I've ever tasted! The properties we visited were very historic and Amaan was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the areas we toured. We saw two of the three baboon trips in one refuge, which was quite thrilling; another highlight was taking the funicular up to the top of Table Mountain which felt like being on top of the world! We also visited the Apartheid Museum which was very well done in terms of explaining the history of Nelson Mandela and the various political relationships he encountered in his life. I have left out so many things we did on this trip but it's already a very long review! I obviously highly recommend the trip; there was nothing that wasn't well planned and well thought out, and even if there was a hiccup (which is going to happen because "This is Africa," it was immediately correctly, seamlessly. I can't say enough good things about Annie Emmanuelli of Bucket List Travel, as well as Tim and Mike Smith of Wildside Tours and Safaris. Mike Smith was the one we primarily were with on the ground, and he was the most chillaxed person...which was the perfect personality for a trip to Africa!
By Donna M for Sept 3-14, 2023: South Africa! on Sep 24, 2023
This trip was A LIFE CHANGER! I have dreamed of going to Africa for years and thanks to Annie, it became a reality. From start to finish, she answered every question I had and prepped us all for what we needed for this trip. I felt completely safe and taken care of the whole time. Our guides along the trip were amazing and felt like friends by the end! Every day was planned to the fullest experience and you truly get the bang for your buck! The food, culture, animals, lodges were all amazing. Going on game rides is an experience I’ll never forget. Seeing the animals in their natural habitat is a true gift. I 1000% will come back to Africa with Annie and can not recommend this trip enough.
By Ximena G for May 14-25, 2023: South Africa! on Jun 07, 2023
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I just returned from a once in a lifetime trip to Cairo organized by Bucket List Travel. Annie took care of every detail of planning, and it really showed when I got off the plane and was taken care of from start to finish with the greatest care. Our guide Yasser was kind, professional, knowledgeable, and funny! He went above and beyond to ensure every need was met and we got the most out of each day in Egypt. I always felt safe and loved experiencing local life and culture. I plan to grab my friends and book again with Bucket List Travel!
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