Location

Jordan is located in the heart of the Middle East, Northwest of Saudi Arabia, South of Syria, Southwest of Iraq, and East of Israel and the Palestenian National Authority. Jordan has access to the Red Sea via the port city of Aqaba, located at the northern end of the Gulf of Aqaba.

History & Legend

The Nabataeans were the first known inhabitants of the area that is now Jordan .The Romans absorbed it into their empire ,as part of the province of Arabia , in AD 106. Shortly after the death of the Prophet Mohammad in AD 632,Arab armies entered the region and established the Umayyad Dynasty.

Much later , the Mamluk Dynasty repelled the Mongol invasion of the 14th Century but were eventually over thrown by the Ottoman Turks in 1517. Jordan was governed along with modern day Palestine and Syria a single administrative entity (Called Vilayet).

After world war 1st , when the major western powers began to dismember the old ottoman Empire and distribute its terretories among themselves, the area east of Jordan River , Known as Transjordania, fell to the British . Like neighboring Palastine, Transjordania Came under a Leauge of Nations mandate under which the British maintained control. The Mandate ceased in 1946 , at which point Transjordania attained full independence under the present constitution.

Jordan is a constitutional monarchy with a bicameral legislature,. The house of Representatives has 80 members elected by Universal adult suffrage for a four year term.

Climate and Geography

Jordan has a combination of Mediterranean and arid desert climates, with Mediterranean prevailing in the North and West of the country, while the majority of the country is desert. Generally, the country has warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters, with annual average temperatures ranging from 12 to 25 C (54 to 77 F) and summertime highs reaching the 40 C (105-115 F) in the desert regions. Rainfall averages vary from 50 mm (1.97 inches) annually in the desert to 800 mm (31.5 inches) in the northern hills, some of which falls as snow in some years.

Jordan enjoys a range of geographical features, starting from the Jordan Rift Valley in the West ending at the desert plateau of the East, with a range of small hills running the length of the country in between.
Lowest Point: Dead Sea, -408 meters (-1338.6 feet)
Highest Point: Jebel Rum, 1734 meters (5689 feet)

Entry and Visa Requirements

Any non-Arab visitor to Jordan, whether for business or tourism, needs an entry visa. There required fee for a visa in addition to the granted stay duration depends on the visitor’s nationality.
Although entrance visas are obtainable at the airport for visitors arriving by airplane, those arriving by land must get a visa prior to arrival. These are obtainable from any Jordanian diplomatic mission abroad, where they generally take a day to be received. Visas cannot be obtained at Jordan's land border crossings.
Visas obtained in Jordanian consulates are valid for 3-4 months from the date of issue, and can be issued for multiple entries. Tourist visas allow a stay of up to one month initially. However, this period can easily be extended for up to another two months. After that date you must exit and re-enter the country, or undergo immigration procedures. If your visa has not been renewed properly by the time you leave Jordan you will have to pay a fine at the border. If you plan to stay for more than two weeks in Jordan, you will need to register at the nearest police station.

Programme – DISCOVER JORDAN

Day 1: Queen Alia international airport – hotel in Amman.
Arrival Amman airport, meet & assist, transfer by our representative through customs & passport control, transfer in AC deluxe private coach or car to hotel in Amman, check in, dinner & o /n.

Day 2: Amman – Jerash – Amman.
Breakfast, depart for a city tour of Amman, visit citadel, Amhpitheatre , Archaeological Museum , King Abdullah Mosque , old & modern part of Amman , than to Jerash, the most preserved of the Roman Civilization , after that to Ajloun Castle return to hotel in Amman , dinner & o/n.

Day 3: Amman – Bethany – Dead Sea – Amman.
Breakfast, depart to visit Bethany, Baptism site of Jesus Christ, continue to the Lowest spot on earth, dead Sea, check in at Dead Sea Spa hotel free afternoon at leisure, enjoy floating in the salted water, or cover your self with black magical Dead Sea mud, or pamper yourself with a relaxing massage . Afternoon return to hotel in Amman, dinner & o/n.

Day 4: Madaba – Mt. Nebo – Kerak – Petra.
Breakfast, depart to Petra via King’s way, toward Madaba, the city of Mosaics (Medaba in the Bible). Visit St.George Greek – Orthodox Church which shelters a famous 6th century mosaic map featuring Jerusalem and the Holy land. Less than 10 km. Away there is Mt. Nebo, the most reveared site in Jordan and presumed burial site of prophet Moses that drew many pilgrims since immemorial times. Continue along the picturesque King’s High Way towards Petra. Stop over in Kerak and Crusaders Castle visit. Arrive to Petra, check in hotel, dinner & o/n.

Day 5: Full day visit Petra – Petra.
Breakfast, start a tour of Petra where visitors will explore one of the perhaps most stunnting sites in the entire Middle East – the legendary “Red – Rose” city of Petra carved out of craggy rocks by the Nabateans, an industrious Arab people, who settled in the south more than 2000 years ago. Fortified behind a narrow, deep siq (Gorge) that slowly winds through a massive rock wall, the majestic façade of the so-called ‘ treasury’ (Al-Kazneh) rises up with a breath taking view as you emerge in to the sunlight. The Monastery (El Deir) and the High Place of the sacrifice (Al Madbah) are among the myriad archeological wonders to be explored at Petra. Late afternoon return to the hotel, dinner & o/n.

Day 6: Petra – Wadi Rum – Aqaba.
Breakfast, depart to Wadi Rum start 2 hrs 4x4 Bedouin Jeep tour,’ Vast, echoing and god like’ where guest will enjoy the splendid ‘7 pillars of Wisdom’ the famous desert mountains so beautifully described by T.S. Lawrence, the legendary Lawrence of Arabia, in his book. Continue to Aqaba. Check in hotel in Aqaba, free afternoon, dinner & o/n.

Day 7: Free Day in Aqaba – Aqaba.
Breakfast, entire day to bask in the sun, to get tanned or enjoy water sports, snorkeling and diving in the crystal clear waters of the Gulf and discover a dazzling marine world of corals and rainbow colored fish. Dinner & o/n at hotel in Aqaba.

Day 8: Transfer to Queen Alia International airport:
Breakfast , departure transfer to Amman Airport with full assistance.