Extension to Jordan

EXTENSION TO JORDAN

Day 1 Transfer to the airport to fly from Cairo to Amman, Jordan. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in AMMAN for overnight, with breakfast daily.

Day 2 AMMAN – After a morning panoramic tour of Amman, we will make our way to Petra. Drive to Mt. Nebo, where tradition says Moses clibed to see the Promised Land, and where he is presumed buried. Continue to Madaba. Visit the Churchof St. George with its vivid 6th century Byzantine map created of Mosaic tiles depicting Jerusalem and other holy sites. Continuing we drive via Wadi Mujib, a precipitious canyon to Kerak Castle with its maze of stone-vaulted halls and endless passageways, from the time of the Crusaders. Arrive in Petra and stay at your hotel for 2 nights.

Day 3 Petra Full day tour PETRA - Located approximately 160 miles south of Amman, the city of Petra is surrounded by towering hills of rust-colored sandstone and is now a UNESCO world heritage site. Explore the massive architecture of temples, arched gateways and colonnaded streets; see why Petra is considered the most gorgeous site in Jordan. Set off on a two hour jeep tour of Wadi Rum, known for its sheer granite and sandstone cliffs. Take the trip into the “rese red” city begins at the “Siq,” a winding canyon road. At the end of the passage is Petra’s most impressive monument – the Treasury – carved out of solid rock from the side of the mountain. Beyond the Treasury, discover soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a theatre, burial chambers, water channels and reservoirs. Farewell dinner after the tour.

Optional visit to the Dead Sea Visit Wadi Ru and two hour jeep tour; afternoon transfer to Dead Sea Hotel check-in & overnight . DEAD SEA - The Dead Sea is 45 miles long and from 4 to 10 miles wide, and consists entirely of plant and animal life. Also known as the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea is today an important and rich source of minerals essential to the agricultural and industrial development. Morning at leisure; evening transfer to Amman for your flight to Cairo. Hotel check-in

Day 4 Petra / Amman Return to Amman for overnight. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 5 Transfer to the airport for your return flight.