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Archaeological Tours

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Overview

  • Duration:6 days 5 nights
Immerse yourself in Jordan's rich archaeological heritage on this 6-day tour through millennia of history. From the Bronze Age to the Crusader era, this tour is designed for history enthusiasts who want to explore some of the region's most significant—and often overlooked—sites. Walk among ruins that reveal the stories of the Romans, Byzantines, Crusaders, and Nabataeans on a captivating journey through time.

Highlights

  • Explore the Amman Citadel, with its ancient temples, palaces, and the renowned Jordan Archaeological Museum.
  • Tour the spectacular Roman ruins of Jerash, one of the best-preserved Decapolis cities.
  • Discover Umm Qais (Gadara), with its dramatic views and Greco-Roman remains.
  • Visit Pella, a Decapolis city known for its continuous human occupation since the Neolithic era.
  • Explore Ajlun Castle, a 12th-century Islamic fortress built to defend against Crusader expansion.
  • Enter Shobak Castle, one of the earliest Crusader fortresses, perched on a rugged mountain.
  • Tour Little Petra (Siq al-Barid), a Nabataean caravan station with well-preserved tombs and triclinia.
  • Discover the magnificent rock-hewn city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Includes/Excludes

  • 5 nights' accommodation in 3–4 star hotels.
  • All transfers in modern, air-conditioned vehicles.
  • All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Daily breakfast.
  • International flights.
  • Lunches, dinners, and drinks.
  • Jordanian visa and travel insurance.
  • Personal expenses and tips.
  • Optional activities.

Cancellation Policy

- 30+ days before departure: Full refund.
- 15–29 days before departure: 50% refund.
- Less than 14 days before departure: No refund.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Amman – Ancient Foundations

  • Arrival at Queen Alia International Airport.
  • Visit the Amman Citadel and the Jordan Archaeological Museum to see artifacts spanning the country's history.
  • Overnight in Amman.

Day 2: Jerash and Umm Qais – Roman Legacy

  • Full day exploring Jerash, with its colonnaded streets, temples, and oval plaza.
  • Continue to Umm Qais, offering panoramic views and Greco-Roman ruins.
  • Overnight in Amman.

Day 3: Pella and Ajlun – Crossroads of Civilizations

  • Discover Pella, with ruins from the Canaanite, Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic periods.
  • Visit Ajlun Castle, an impressive example of Islamic military architecture.
  • Overnight in Amman.

Day 4: Shobak Castle and Little Petra – Crusaders and Caravans

  • Travel to Shobak Castle, an iconic Crusader fortress with a legendary history.
  • Explore Little Petra, a satellite site of the main city with rock-cut Nabataean architecture.
  • Overnight in Petra.

Day 5: Petra Full Day – Nabatean Masterpiece

  • Full day exploring the wonders of Petra, including the Siq, the Treasury, the Royal Tombs, and the Monastery.
  • Return to Amman in the afternoon.
  • Overnight in Amman.

Day 6: Departure

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for departure.

Notes:

- Guides are included, depending on the group size.
- Guides in different languages are available.
- All Itineraries are adjustable depending on your inquiry.

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