JORDAN Highlights on 29 Apr through 01 May, 2023 with DALE CORAZON – LEBANON EXPLORERS

SPECIAL PROGRAM 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

(AMMAN – JERASH – WADY RUM – PETRA – BAPTISM SITE – DEAD SEA)

2023 – Labor Holidays

Cities tour / Desert Safari / Swimming / Salty Seawater / Bedouins night

Hey all, are you ready for an exceptional Easter vacation?

Magical Desert trekking.

   Imagine yourself in one of the ancient cities, in one of the most important leading eco-tourist destinations in the Middle East, JORDANÏ!

The oldest evidence of hominid habitation in Jordan dates back at least 200,000 years.

Jordan, an Arab nation on the east bank of the Jordan River, is defined by ancient monuments, nature reserves and seaside resorts. It’s home to the famed archaeological site of Petra, the Nabatean capital dating to around 300 B.C. Set in a narrow valley with tombs, temples and monuments carved into the surrounding pink sandstone cliffs, Petra earns its nickname, the “Rose City.”

It’s about spending 3 days and 2 nights in one of the most accessible and developed tourist resort communities (Al Fanar Palace Hotel **** at Amman).

Benefit from this opportunity to experience this country of magical proportions, once known as ‘Jordan, home to the Red Sea resort you’ve never heard of’.

ITINERARY AND TOUR DAY BY DAY:

Day 1: Sat, April 29, 2023   BEIRUT / JORDAN RIVER (BAPTISM SITE) – DEAD SEA

Departure from Beirut to the border of Jordan. Meet & assist you by our representative and drive north towards the Joran River, It is the most revered holy site in Jordan and a place of pilgrimage for Christians, St. Elijah’s Hill is now the focal point of the Baptism site and is covered with remains of a Byzantine monastery with churches, large baptism  pools and water storage systems. Later in the afternoon, arrive at the Dead Sea and day at leisure and swimming to enjoy the unique waters of the Dead Sea with lunch.

The leading attraction at the Dead Sea is the hot, soothing super – salty seawater, which is four times saltier than normal seawater. This unusually salty, buoyant and mineral – rich water has attracted visitors since ancient times, all of whom have floated effortlessly on their backs while soaking up the water’s healthy minerals along with the gently defused rays of the Jordanian sun. Continue to the hotel and overnight in Amman.

Day 2: Sun, April 30, 2023       PETRA – WADY RUM

Breakfast and dedicate the full day exploring the magnificent, mysterious, rock-carved red rose city of Petra or sometimes known as “The Lost City” (9 B.C. to 40 A.D.) On the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabataea empire of King Aretas IV (9 B.C. to 40 A.D.). Masters of water technology, the Nabataea has provided their city with great tunnel constructions and water chambers. A theater, modeled on Greek-Roman prototypes, had space for an audience of 4,000. Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra, with the 42-meter-high Hellenistic temple facade on the El- Deir Monastery, are impressive examples of Middle Eastern culture.  

The seven-kilometer walk can also be covered in the Nabataea fashion on a Horses back.

A visit to Wadi Rum. Here you shall take a rustic jeep safari in the silent, timeless and starkly beautiful desert landscapes. Wadi Rum is a protected area covering 720 square kilometers of dramatic desert wilderness in the south of Jordan. Huge mountains of sandstone and granite emerge, sheer-sided, from wide sandy valleys to reach heights of 1700 meters and more. Narrow canyons and fissures cut deep into the mountains and many conceal ancient rock drawings etched by the peoples of the desert over millennia. Bedouin tribes still live among the mountains of Rum and their large goat-hair tents are a special feature of the landscape. There are many ways to enjoy the attractions of Rum, including jeep, camel and hiking tours. (We have two hours’ jeep 4 x 4 riding in Wadi Rum).

Bedouin night with Dinner and continue to the hotel and overnight in Amman.

Day 3: Mon, May 01, 2023     JERASH – Roman Stairs / BEIRUT

Breakfast and drive to visit the Impressive Greco-Roman city of Jerash. One of the best preserved provincial Roman cities in the world with fortification walls, temples, baths, colonnaded streets, theatres, shops and sophisticated water works. The city remains the live evidence of urban civilization spanning over a period of 9000 years including Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic tour the city including ….

Continue back to Beirut and overnight in Beirut.

The Trip by Pullman (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman),

ENCOUNTER PLACE:      Saint Abda Church parking facing the New-bridge, Jal

===============        El Dib on Satuday, April 29, 2023 at 00.30 Am and departure at            01.00 Am

Driving directions to Saint Abda Church:       https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saint+Abda+Church+-+Jal+El+Dib

WHEN                             :  Saturday through Monday, April 29, 30 & May 01, 2023

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FEES:                            

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$199 per person in twin room including transport by air-conditioned vehicle, guides, accommodation sharing double room in hotel, breakfast and dinner as specified in the itinerary, entrance to sites and taxes, excluding only meals not mentioned above and tips.

Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 5% discount ($ 190 /person).

Non-Lebanese extra fees for the entrance fees and the visa only.

The price will include:

• Transport Beirut/Amman – Amman / Beirut
• 2 nights accommodation sharing double on bb basis in hotel 4 stars
• Meet, Assit in / out from Beirut to Amman and vice versa
• Breakfast mentioned in the program
• English, French & Arabic speaking guide 3 days
• Entrance fees of all mentioned sites in the program (Lebanese Nationality )Jerash , Petra ,Wadi rum, Baptism site and Jarash
• Two hours jeep 4 x 4 riding in Wadi Rum
• Dinner with bedouin party at the Bedouin camp

The price excludes:

•              An extra $50 will be charged if you want a single room.
•              Tips
•              Insurance as needed ($10)

N.B. Upon registration the following must be provided

• A deposit of $ 50
• A copy of your passport by WhatsApp.
• A passport valid for more than 3 months.
• Last Day for registration April 27.

WHAT TO TAKE:  

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Everything you may need for a vacation on the beach and Arabian desert, don’t forget your clothes for the evenings, extra money for personal shopping.

Don’t forget your Lebanese ID and Passports. Foreigners must bring their passports.

FOR RESERVATION AND INFO:

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Please Call 00961-70-986118 by sending SMS, or WhatsApp mention your name, surname, and the event you wish to join us on.

NOTE:

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Thank you for following all the ecotourism rules including safety regulations (hikers are advised to join our trips to their own responsibility). And occasionally, due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications to the event may occur.

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Best Regards,

Dale Corazon – Lebanon Explorers