Ancient Pathways to Petra

Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers

• Gain deeper insight at rarely-visited sites of antiquity like Pella and the Biblical city of Gadara. Come face-to-face with the many faces of Amman... Visit a contemporary art gallery in the city and delight in timeless folk traditions at Kan Zaman Village. An unhurried visit to Jerash and a 2-night stay at Petra afford more-leisurely and enriching exploration. Go beyond the ancient facade of Jordan... We take you off road in Wadi Rum to explore the landscapes and rich Bedouin culture of the south. Tailor this trip to your style and budget... All of our handpicked hotels promise superior value!

Traditions Come to Life!

Delight in the vibrant culture and artistry of Jordan with dinner and entertainment in Kan Zaman, a 100-year-old village filled now with the open ateliers and galleries of skilled artisans and craftsmen.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Day 1 - Welcome to Amman
Check-in to your choice of first class or deluxe hotel. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for dinner. Meals D

Day 2 - Explore Amman
Amman, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, is also an energetic 21st century capital. Explore both facets, from the ancient Citadel and the Roman amphitheater built by Marcus Aurelias to the Folklore Museum and a contemporary city art gallery. Then discover the flavors and cultures of Jordan with dinner and a folklore show at the unique Kan Zaman village. Meals B,D

Day 3 - Deep into the North Jordan Valley
Drive to the Dead Sea where you can swim in the lowest spot on earth. Visit Pella, inhabited for more than 6,000 years, with well-preserved Roman ruins and impressive remnants of its Bronze Age city walls. Then journey to remote Um Qais for a dramatic view of the Sea of Galilee. Called Gedara in the Bible, this rarely-visited site is one of the most signifcant in Jordan and not to be missed! Meals B,D

Day 4 - Jerash, The Pompeii of the East!
This morning you tour Jerash, the best-preserved provincial Roman city in the world. Enter through an imposing triple-arched gateway built to honor Hadrian and then explore a wealth of ancient sites, including the impressive Oval Plaza and the Temple of Zeus. Then visit the 12th century Saracen castle at Ajlun before returning to your hotel in Amman. Meals B,D

Day 5 - Along the Kings Way to Petra
Travel along the King’s Way to Madaba to marvel at Byzantine mosaics, including an impressive 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Visit Mt. Nebo, traditional burial site of Moses for sweeping views over the Jordan Valley and visit the ancient Crusader town of Kerak. Arrive in Petra and check-in to the hotel of your choice. Meals B,D

Day 6 - Explore Petra#WHS#
Enjoy a full day of unhurried, expertly guided exploration through Petra, a strategic link in ancient caravan routes and still stunningly preserved after 2,000 years! The entire city is carved into the sides of a deep gorge, the only entrance through a narrow opening called the Siq. As you enter the lost city of Petra from between the 100-foot cliffs a remarkable vista unfolds: Temples, tombs, and dwellings chiseled out of the solid, rose-hued stone. Meals B,D

Day 7 - Into Wadi Rum and back to the capital
Depart Petra this morning and journey into the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, immortalized in the epic film, Lawrence of Arabia. Explore by jeep in this remote region, where sandstone and granite mountains rise, sheer-sided, from wide sandy valleys to reach heights of 4,000 feet and more. Continue on to Amman and check-in to your choice of hotel. Meals B,D

Day 8 - Farewell to Amman
Your program with us concludes this morning. Meals B

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
3/14/2010 - 3/22/2010	$1,699
3/14/2010 - 3/22/2010	$2,399
3/21/2010 - 3/29/2010	$2,399
3/21/2010 - 3/29/2010	$1,699
3/28/2010 - 4/5/2010	$1,699
3/28/2010 - 4/5/2010	$2,399
4/4/2010 - 4/12/2010	$2,399
4/4/2010 - 4/12/2010	$1,699
4/11/2010 - 4/19/2010	$1,699
4/11/2010 - 4/19/2010	$2,399
4/18/2010 - 4/26/2010	$2,399
4/18/2010 - 4/26/2010	$1,699
4/25/2010 - 5/3/2010	$1,699
4/25/2010 - 5/3/2010	$2,399
5/2/2010 - 5/10/2010	$2,399
5/2/2010 - 5/10/2010	$1,699
5/9/2010 - 5/17/2010	$1,699
5/9/2010 - 5/17/2010	$2,399
5/16/2010 - 5/24/2010	$2,399
5/16/2010 - 5/24/2010	$1,699
5/23/2010 - 5/31/2010	$1,699
5/23/2010 - 5/31/2010	$2,399
5/30/2010 - 6/7/2010	$2,299
5/30/2010 - 6/7/2010	$1,699
6/6/2010 - 6/14/2010	$1,699
6/6/2010 - 6/14/2010	$2,299
6/13/2010 - 6/21/2010	$2,299
6/13/2010 - 6/21/2010	$1,699
6/20/2010 - 6/28/2010	$1,699
6/20/2010 - 6/28/2010	$2,299
6/27/2010 - 7/5/2010	$2,299
6/27/2010 - 7/5/2010	$1,699
7/4/2010 - 7/12/2010	$1,699
7/4/2010 - 7/12/2010	$2,299
7/11/2010 - 7/19/2010	$2,299
7/11/2010 - 7/19/2010	$1,699
7/18/2010 - 7/26/2010	$1,699
7/18/2010 - 7/26/2010	$2,299
7/25/2010 - 8/2/2010	$2,299
7/25/2010 - 8/2/2010	$1,699
8/1/2010 - 8/9/2010	$1,699
8/1/2010 - 8/9/2010	$2,299
8/8/2010 - 8/16/2010	$2,299
8/8/2010 - 8/16/2010	$1,699
8/15/2010 - 8/23/2010	$1,699
8/15/2010 - 8/23/2010	$2,299
8/22/2010 - 8/30/2010	$2,299
8/22/2010 - 8/30/2010	$1,699
8/29/2010 - 9/6/2010	$1,699
8/29/2010 - 9/6/2010	$2,399
9/5/2010 - 9/13/2010	$2,399
9/5/2010 - 9/13/2010	$1,699
9/12/2010 - 9/20/2010	$1,699
9/12/2010 - 9/20/2010	$2,399
9/19/2010 - 9/27/2010	$2,399
9/19/2010 - 9/27/2010	$1,699
9/26/2010 - 10/4/2010	$1,699
9/26/2010 - 10/4/2010	$2,399
10/3/2010 - 10/11/2010	$2,399
10/3/2010 - 10/11/2010	$1,699
10/10/2010 - 10/18/2010	$1,699
10/10/2010 - 10/18/2010	$2,399
10/17/2010 - 10/25/2010	$2,399
10/17/2010 - 10/25/2010	$1,699
10/24/2010 - 11/1/2010	$1,699
10/24/2010 - 11/1/2010	$2,399
10/31/2010 - 11/8/2010	$2,399
10/31/2010 - 11/8/2010	$1,699
11/7/2010 - 11/15/2010	$1,699
11/7/2010 - 11/15/2010	$2,399
11/14/2010 - 11/22/2010	$2,399
11/14/2010 - 11/22/2010	$1,699
11/21/2010 - 11/29/2010	$1,699
11/21/2010 - 11/29/2010	$2,399
11/28/2010 - 12/6/2010	$2,299
11/28/2010 - 12/6/2010	$1,699
12/5/2010 - 12/13/2010	$1,699
12/5/2010 - 12/13/2010	$2,299
12/12/2010 - 12/20/2010	$2,299
12/12/2010 - 12/20/2010	$1,699
12/19/2010 - 12/27/2010	$1,699
12/19/2010 - 12/27/2010	$2,299
12/26/2010 - 1/3/2011	$2,299
12/26/2010 - 1/3/2011	$1,699
1/2/2011 - 1/10/2011	$1,699
1/2/2011 - 1/10/2011	$2,299
1/9/2011 - 1/17/2011	$2,299
1/9/2011 - 1/17/2011	$1,699
1/16/2011 - 1/24/2011	$1,699
1/16/2011 - 1/24/2011	$2,299
1/23/2011 - 1/31/2011	$2,299
1/23/2011 - 1/31/2011	$1,699
1/30/2011 - 2/7/2011	$1,699
1/30/2011 - 2/7/2011	$2,299
2/6/2011 - 2/14/2011	$2,299
2/6/2011 - 2/14/2011	$1,699
2/13/2011 - 2/21/2011	$1,699
2/13/2011 - 2/21/2011	$2,299
2/20/2011 - 2/28/2011	$2,299
2/20/2011 - 2/28/2011	$1,699
2/27/2011 - 3/7/2011	$1,699
2/27/2011 - 3/7/2011	$2,299
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Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers

• Gain deeper insight at rarely-visited sites of antiquity like Pella and the Biblical city of Gadara. Come face-to-face with the many faces of Amman... Visit a contemporary art gallery in the city and delight in timeless folk traditions at Kan Zaman Village. An unhurried visit to Jerash and a 2-night stay at Petra afford more-leisurely and enriching exploration. Go beyond the ancient facade of Jordan... We take you off road in Wadi Rum to explore the landscapes and rich Bedouin culture of the south. Tailor this trip to your style and budget... All of our handpicked hotels promise superior value!

Traditions Come to Life!

Delight in the vibrant culture and artistry of Jordan with dinner and entertainment in Kan Zaman, a 100-year-old village filled now with the open ateliers and galleries of skilled artisans and craftsmen.

World Traveler 2% Cash Discount

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