Self Drive Jordan 8 Days | Starts/Ends: Amman

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Self Drive Jordan 8 days | Starts/Ends: Amman

PRIVATE SELF DRIVE TOUR: Grab or similar. Includes sales tax, unlimited century map of the Holy Land, which is located the wheel and take control of your kms, CDW (USD $500 deductible) and in St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church. A holiday on this 8 day self drive trip TP insurance, 24-hour emergency road short drive from Madaba is Mt Nebo, where it service/replacement is said that Moses first viewed the Promised to Jordan. Enjoy the freedom to • An airport arrival transfer on day 1 and a Land. Enjoy the same incredible views over see sights at your own pace as you departure transfer on day 8 the Dead Sea, Jericho, the Jordan Valley explore Amman and Petra, camp in • Private air-conditioned transfers where and even Jerusalem, if it's a clear day. After the desert of Wadi Rum and relax applicable your busy day, return to the hotel in Amman. Overnight - Amman (B) at the Dead Sea. What's Not Included • International flights and visa (see Trip Days 3-4 : The Rose City of HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS Notes for further information about visas) Petra Trip Highlights • Tipping - An entirely personal gesture Amman - Petra. Today you’ll drive to the ancient Rose City of Petra. You can stop en • Touring of Jordan - Self-drive holiday COVID SAFE GUIDE route to visit the impressive crusader castle • Wadi Rum - Vast red desert landscape of Karak if you wish. The UNESCO World with rolling dunes and dramatic rock Heritage site of Petra is the jewel in Jordan’s DETAILED ITINERARY formations archaeological crown and you have two days • Suggested touring itinerary - Amman, Day 1 : Amman to discover all of its hidden gems. UNESCO-listed Rose City of Petra and Welcome to Jordan and the start of your Dead Sea adventure! We will be at Amman Airport to The entrance to the city is through a narrow What's Included meet you before your included transfer to the and deep winding trail-like fissure in the rocks hotel. The rest of the day is then free to head known as the Siq. The rocks give way to reveal • Breakfast daily and 1 dinner in Wadi Rum into the Jordanian capital to independently the most awesome sight, that of the famous • 1 night - Wadi Rum deluxe desert camp explore. Overnight - Amman Kazneh - The Treasury of Petra. Explore • 7 nights SUPERIOR hotels. STANDARD the ancient Nabatean tombs and the Roman and DELUXE hotel options are also Day 2 : Amman or Mt Nebo rock-carved streets lined with temples, royal available upon request. Accommodation Your rental car will be delivered at 10:00am. tombs, staircases, arched gates, and public rating – See Trip Notes for details Spend the day exploring Jordan’s capital city buildings. If you are feeling intrepid, ascend • Wadi Rum 4x4 jeep safari through the or perhaps visit Madaba and Mt Nebo, the the numerous steep steps to Ad Deir, better desert choice is yours. Madaba is famed for its known as the Monastery - the views from the • Entrance fees for Wadi Rum Desert Byzantine 6th century Mosaics, perhaps the top are spectacular. (Guided sightseeing is • 6 days car hire/rental based upon most impressive of these is an enormous 6th- compact vehicle, Opel Classic 1400CC

Self Drive Jordan - 8 days updated on 29-09-2021 02:12:32 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 1 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 TRIP NOTES

Self Drive Jordan highly recommended and can be arranged vehicle will be collected this evening at 18:00 each day of service. Tipping is an entirely upon request). hrs. Overnight - Dead Sea (B) personal gesture and ultimately the amount is Overnight - Petra (B:2) up to you. Day 8 : Amman Day 5 : Spectacular Wadi Rum Dead Sea - Amman. Today marks the end of KNOW BEFORE YOU GO your holiday. There's an included departure transfer from the Dead Sea to Amman Airport Jordan Country Guide to meet your onward flight.(B) Welcome to Jordan - Arrival Accommodation ratings transfer On our Private trips, you can often choose A complimentary airport arrival transfer is your style of accommodation. The price included. For all clients arriving into Amman quoted on our website is reflective of the Queen Alia International airport to start their included accommodation, please see the Jordan holiday (not applicable to Highlights of “included” section on the first page of this Israel & Jordan tour). Petra - Wadi Rum. Time for some exciting document for details. Should you opt for 4x4 action! On arrival in Wadi Rum, you’ll an alternative hotel category, this will be If we are not arranging your visa please transfer to a jeep for a 4x4 safari across the confirmed in writing with the respective price proceed through immigration, baggage claim stunning desertscape. The region is home to on your invoice. and customs. As you exit customs into the semi nomadic Bedouin, living in goat’s the public arrivals hall, please look for our hair tents, tending their herds of sheep and For further details about the indicative hotels, representative who will be holding an On The goat and preserving an ancient lifestyle that please see the “hotels” tab on our website. Go Tours logo signboard. has been practised in the Arabian Desert for Here we rank hotel’s in their respective thousands of years. Spend the evening at a country (REGIONAL CATEGORY) - but we also If we have arranged your visa for you we will Bedouin camp, enjoy a traditional meal and tell you how it ranks by Western standards meet you PRIOR to immigration and will fast sleep either in a tent or under a galaxy of (OUR CATEGORY). track you through the process. stars! It’s a truly unforgettable experience. STANDARD - Equates to a Western 3-star Overnight - Bedouin Camp (B, D) Our representative will introduce you to our standard, always featuring en-suite rooms and driver, who will transfer you to your hotel. You Day 6 : Dead Sea usually a restaurant. will be given a Welcome Letter at this time Wadi Rum - Dead Sea. Heading north, you SUPERIOR - Equates to a Western 4- which highlights the departure time for your descend to the Dead Sea, the lowest point star standard, featuring en-suite rooms and sightseeing program tomorrow. on Earth. There's free time here to float in the usually a restaurant and often a swimming At the hotel reception desk, please take note mineral-rich water, a unique experience. The pool and/or a fitness centre. of the On The Go Tours information sign on water is said to be very good for your skin, DELUXE - Equates to a Western 5-star the counter which will tell you what time our after all it is the oldest spa! standard, usually featuring spacious, en-suite Amman Representative will be in the hotel Overnight - Dead Sea (B) rooms, a restaurant, swimming pool and fitness centre and an array of amenities, lobby to meet with you and discuss the details Day 7 : R&R by the Dead Sea excellent service and customer care. of your touring program, to give you our LUXURY - Equates to a Western 5-star plus informative welcome letter and to answer any standard - the creme de la creme. Featuring questions you may have. spacious, en-suite rooms, a restaurant, If for any reason you have trouble locating swimming pool and fitness centre and an our representative (after waiting 20 minutes array of amenities, this accommodation is a at immigration) or your flight to Jordan is cut above the rest. Sheer opulence! delayed, please call or send a text message Tipping (standard text message, not Messenger or WhatsApp) to the emergency contact number Tipping is an essential part of the culture. For a as stated on your Tour Voucher. job well done, we would suggest for your tour Relax and enjoy your final day at the Dead guide: USD$5 - 6 per traveller, for each day of Visas & passports Sea - perhaps treat yourself to a luxurious sightseeing. Visa requirements are subject to change and spa treatment, or head to Jerash. Your rental For your driver and On The Go Representative visa procurement is the responsibility of the we'd recommend USD$2 - 3 per traveller for traveller and not On The Go Tours. Please

Self Drive Jordan be advised visa requirements are subject trainers/walking shoes that will spend most of any items that you buy if they fail to meet to change, therefore it is essential that you the walk submerged expectation, or any shipping arrangements. check current visa requirements with the • Binoculars IMPORTANT - are considered Proceed with caution. embassy before travel. Please ensure that as surveillance equipment. Should you be your passport is valid for at least 6 months carrying binoculars, expect that you'll be It's not like home, what to from your planned date of departure from asked to hand these over briefly at times expect & Ramadan Jordan. After booking your holiday, please (with your passport) by police or military for Please visit www.onthegotours.com/Jordan/ provide us with your passport details as soon inspection. You should not be concerned Travel-tips-and-useful-info for local customs, as possible so that we can proceed to book by the event, as this is merely a routine currency, WiFi and other helpful information to all services. inspection of the item prepare you for an enjoyable holiday.

As a registered holiday operator we are able Petra Park services charge RAMADAN to obtain Jordan tourist visas free of charge The cost of the entrance ticket to Petra Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by (conditions apply). For information about includes a compulsory 7JD fee to ride an Muslims throughout the world and adherents visas, head to www.onthegotours.com/ Arabian horse. This Government-approved of the Muslim faith fast during daylight hours Jordan/Visas. directive is in support of the local Bedouin and break their fast with lavish meals and who own the horses and also live in the lively celebrations in the evening. Many On departure (via land or sea), a 10JD surrounding town of Wadi Musa. As you have shops (excluding those which cater mainly departure tax of is applied to all visitors. If paid this obligatory charge, you are indeed to tourists) and attractions close earlier, as departing Jordan by air, the departure tax is entitled to ride a horse 800 metres down to such we will start our tour earlier to make included in the airfare. the entrance gate at Petra. However, please the best use of time and itineraries may Health requirements & water be aware that you'll need to tip the horse be slightly altered to ensure we visit all attractions, leisure time will be offered in You should seek medical advice for handler an extra 2JD. IMPORTANT- On The the afternoon. Non-Muslims are not expected vaccinations and about medications before Go Tours only recommends that you do so if to fast over Ramadan, but it is considered travelling. you are an experienced rider. The decision to ride a horse is a personal one. impolite to eat food or drink on the street. Tap water is not safe to drink in Jordan, only NOTE: Traffic is exceptionally heavy during drink bottled mineral water which is readily Shopping in Jordan Ramadan, especially toward the time of available from hotels, shops and restaurants. Jordan offers a range of quality souvenirs. breaking the fast. Forthcoming Ramadan Look out for high-quality artefacts including dates are: 12 Apr – 11 May 2021 (approx) Essential packing rugs, pottery, paintings, jewellery, embroidery Please check local temperatures so and woven items produced by local Jordanian you can pack accordingly. Visit women under the auspices of the Noor-Al www.worldclimate.com Hussein Foundation and the Queen Alia Fund. • Camping at Wadi Rum - All bedding (of a Dead Sea products of all guises, olive oil and well-laundered standard) is provided at our soaps, sweetmeats and olive wood are also Bedouin camp. It is a personal choice should uniquely Jordanian souvenirs. you wish to bring your own sleep sheet or sleeping bag In the tourism industry it’s common practice • Pack insect repellent, torch or headlamp if for commission to be offered in exchange for staying in Wadi Rum recommending particular shops or suppliers. • If visiting in winter pack warm clothes,hat, This can become an issue when clients feel scarf and gloves are advised and an umbrella obliged to purchase. We do our best to avoid • In summer bring lightweight clothing, this by monitoring all shopping experiences sunscreen and a hat offered. • Universal travel adaptor Although we only visit reputable retailers, • Tour Voucher and a copy of your travel please note that we cannot explicitly insurance policy, spare passport photos and a guarantee the quality of their products. All photocopy of your passport purchases made whilst on holiday with us are • Good walking shoes for sightseeing in Petra at your own discretion. Please make sure that • If visiting Wadi Mujib Siq trail/canyon you'll you are completely happy with your purchase. need clothing and footwear that can get wet. On The Go cannot be held responsible for Ideally a t-shirt and shorts or swimmers and