| DAY 1: Arrival to Amman
Arrive in Amman, where you will be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel, rest of the day is free at your leisure to balance from the long flight. |
| DAY 2: Jerash, Ajloun, Petra
This morning enjoy the city of Jerash, the best preserved city of the Roman Decapolis. Often called “Pompei of the East" you will walk its colonnaded streets, view its temples, churches, Nymphaeum, and theatre. Recent excavations show that Jerash was already inhabited during the Bronze Age (3200 BC - 1200 BC). After the Roman conquest in 63 BC, Jerash and the land surrounding it were annexed by the Roman province of Syria, and later joined the Decapolis cities. In AD 90, Jerash was absorbed into the Roman province of Arabia, which included the city of Philadelphia (modern day Amman). The Romans ensured security and peace in this area, which enabled its people to devote their efforts and time to economic development and encouraged civic building activity.
Afterwards, proceed to Ajloun, the 12th century castle built by Saladin’s army in the campaign against the crusaders. Ajlun Castle is located on the site of an old monastery. It was built in 1184 by Izz al-Din Usama, a general in the army of Saladin. The castle controlled traffic along the road connecting Damascus and Egypt. The fortress marks the furthest limit of Frankish incursions during the Crusades. The Mamluks added a prominent tower to the castle. It was captured by the Mongols in 1260 and was partially destroyed in the process. Located in the center of Ajloun is the Great Ajlun Mosque. This mosque is one of the oldest extent in Jordan and dates back around 800 years. In 2007 work began on improving the mosque to allow tourists to visit it. late afternoon departure on the desert highway to Petra, overnight in Petra. ( B ) |
| DAY 3: Petra, City Tour
A full day touring Petra, the Rose Red City of the 1st Century Nabateans, A walk or horse-ride through the 1 mile Siq (an immense crack in the sandstone mountains), you arrive at Petra’s most impressive site. the Treasury. Carved out of solid rock on the side of the mountain, surrounded on both sides by hundreds of Petra’s carved structures, soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, roman theatre and burial chambers. For those young at heart, a climb will take them to the Monastery above the mountains, with a wonderful view over Wadi Araba. Overnight in Petra. ( B ) |
| DAY 4: Petra, Dead Sea, Amman
After breakfast, start your tour by air-conditioned minivan and English Speaking driver to the Dead Sea, has attracted visitors from around the Mediterranean basin for thousands of years. Biblically, it was a place of refuge for King David. It was one of the world`s first health resorts (for Herod the Great), and it has been the supplier of a wide variety of products, from balms for Egyptian mummification to potash for fertilizers. People also use the salt and the minerals from the Dead Sea to create cosmetics and herbal sachets. ( B ) |
| DAY 5: Amman, Istanbul
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Amman airport for your flight to Istanbul. Arrival at Istanbul Airport & meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. Evening Free at leisure. ( B ) |
| DAY 6: Full Day City Tour, Byzantine & Ottoman Relics
After having breakfast at hotel, you will have a full day city tour. Hippodrome: The former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
Blue Mosque: One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.
Topkapi Palace: The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family. LUNCH: Full Course Deluxe Menu at a charming restaurant.
St.Sophia: The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.
Grand Bazaar: In addition to its historical importance, its a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs. After the tour you will be transferred to your Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. ( B, L ) |
| DAY 7: Full Day City Tour, Bosphorus & Two Continents
After having breakfast at hotel, you will have a full day city tour. Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc.
Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments. LUNCH: Full Course Deluxe Menu at a charming restaurant.
Dolmabahce Palace: The last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier.
Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
Camlica Hill, exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view. After the tour you will be transferred to your Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. ( B, L ) |
| DAY 8: Departure
Check out and transfer to the airport for final departure. ( B ) |
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