From Dead Sea to Red Sea
8 Days
from
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Highlights:
Jordan
(Dead Sea, Aqaba)
Trip Start/End:
Amman
/
Aqaba
Experience a land as old as time with this luxurious voyage through Jordan. Encounter epic stories, breathtaking landscapes, ancient gems and legendary sites as you tour from Aqaba and the Dead Sea. Discover historical highlights around every corner as you explore the awe-inspiring Roman ruins of Jerash. Swim in its renowned waters – celebrated for its rejuvenating and health-giving properties.Visit Mt. Nebo the burial place of Moses, and see the enchanting Mosaic map in St George’s Greek Orthodox Church. Witness 1 of the 7 Wonders of the World when you journey to the legendary Petra an ancient "a rose-red city half as old as time.” Carved into the mountain cliffs thousands of years ago it continues to enchant travelers to this day. Featuring horseback riding in Petra, delectable Jordanian cuisine, and luxurious hotels by Kempinski. Dinner included with hotel stay. |
NOTE: Travel in Egypt and Jordan often involves early-morning starts, designed to avoid crowds and the hottest midday hours. It can be hot, especially in June, July and August, but there is virtually no humidity and evening temperatures cool off dramatically. Egypt and Jordan are moderate secular states, well used to hosting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. While you ll want to avoid revealing clothing, loose shorts and short-sleeved shirts are fine for both genders while sightseeing.
Trip Itinerary
Dead Sea Sunset
Kempinski Ishtar
Day 1: Amman - Dead Sea
You will be met by an airport representative , then it is off to baggage claim and finally to passenger pick up. It is here that you will connect with our Kensington associate who will arrange airport transfer to your hotel.
Transfer from Amman to the Dead Sea.
Accommodation: Kempinski Ishtar (5*) Highly commended by the international hospitality industry, the Kempinski Ishtar, located at the Dead Sea, is one of a kind. With 117 rooms and suites with balconies, terraces or verandas, the hotel’s allure is not simply in its proximity to the Dead Sea. It is the chic design and architecture of the property and rooms that lends flair to a vacation. The restaurants, host to international fusions and trendy bar settings, are exciting and full of surprises. With endless views of the sea and the 9 swimming pools on the hotel grounds, some appearing to overflow into the Dead Sea, the hotel is unforgettable.
Day 2: Dead Sea
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation: Kempinski Ishtar (5*) 
Jerash
Day 3: Dead Sea
The city of Jerash is nestled in a quiet valley among the mountains of Gilead, rivals the grandeur of Imperial Rome being one of the largest and most well preserved sites of Roman architecture in the World outside Italy. To this day, its paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theaters, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls pierced by towers and gates remain in exceptional condition. Enjoy visiting the sites in the company of your Driver-Guide.
Accommodation: Kempinski Ishtar (5*) 
Aqaba
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea
Day 4: Dead Sea - Aqaba
According to Jewish and Christian tradition, Moses was buried on this mountain by God himself, and his final resting place is unknown. Scholars continue to dispute whether the mountain currently known as Nebo is the same as the mountain referred to in the Torah. Madaba’s most famous site is the Mosaic map in the 19th century Greek Orthodox St George’s Church. Unearthed 1864, the mosaic was once a clear map with 157 captions (in Greek) of all major biblical sites from Lebanon to Egypt. The mosaic was constructed AD 560 & once contained more than 2 million pieces; only 1/3 of the whole now survives.
Private transfer with English speaking driver from Dead Sea to Aqaba.
Accommodation: Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea (5*) Distinguished by rich Arabian architecture, ideally placed along the shores of the Red Sea, and promising the highest standards of international hospitality, Kempinski Hotel Sawsana Aqaba is destined to redefine modern luxury. With immaculately appointed sea facing rooms and suites, acclaimed restaurants and state of the art business facilities, the hotel is set to be in a class of its own.
Day 5: Aqaba
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation: Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea (5*) 
The Monastery
Day 6: Aqaba
A private vehicle and driver will pick you up from your Aqaba hotel and take you on an endeavor to Petra, which is considered one of the wonders of the ancient world. This rock-carved rose-red city is unique and full of mysterious charm. Indeed, it was "designed to strike wonder into all who entered it". Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. Admired then for its refined culture, massive architecture and ingenious complex of dams and water channels, this remarkable city of grand buildings carved into massive cliffs evokes wonder to this day. This full day tour also includes entrance fees, a lunch in Petra, and a horse ride.
Accommodation: Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea (5*) Day 7: Aqaba
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation: Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea (5*) Day 8: Aqaba
Airport transfer with private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Kempinski Ishtar
Kempinski Ishtar (5*) - Dead Sea
Highly commended by the international hospitality industry, the Kempinski Ishtar, located at the Dead Sea, is one of a kind. With 117 rooms and suites with balconies, terraces or verandas, the hotel’s allure is not simply in its proximity to the Dead Sea. It is the chic design and architecture of the property and rooms that lends flair to a vacation. The restaurants, host to international fusions and trendy bar settings, are exciting and full of surprises. With endless views of the sea and the 9 swimming pools on the hotel grounds, some appearing to overflow into the Dead Sea, the hotel is unforgettable.
- Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea (5*) - Aqaba
Distinguished by rich Arabian architecture, ideally placed along the shores of the Red Sea, and promising the highest standards of international hospitality, Kempinski Hotel Sawsana Aqaba is destined to redefine modern luxury. With immaculately appointed sea facing rooms and suites, acclaimed restaurants and state of the art business facilities, the hotel is set to be in a class of its own.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Jordan
VISA/PASSPORT
A passport and a visa are required for both US and Canadian citizens. Jordan issues visas to Americans for a fee at most international ports of entry and at most international land border crossings upon arrival. Processing generally takes 2-3 working days along with a visa processing fee of approximately $50 a for single-entry visa, $70 for a double-entry visa and $130 for a multiple-entry visa. However, visas are not issued upon arrival at the land border crossing between Israel and Jordan known as the King Hussein Bridge crossing. (On the Israeli side, this crossing is known as the Allenby Bridge.) U.S. citizens must already be in possession of a valid visa to Jordan or have a special entry permit from the Jordanian Ministry of Interior to enter Jordan at this crossing. Proof of yellow fever immunization is required if arriving from an infected area. Some HIV/AIDS entry restrictions exist for visitors to and foreign residents of Jordan. Jordan does not permit entry or residency for foreign nationals with HIV/AIDS. Travelers known to have HIV are denied entry at ports of entry, including land border crossings.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Jordan for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is required. Medical facilities are poor quality and not widespread. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/jordan.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Amman.
Government: Constitutional Monarchy since 1952.
Language: Arabic is the official language. English is widely spoken. French, German, Italian and Spanish are also spoken in many tourist areas.
Religion: Over 92% Sunni Muslim, with 2% Shi’a and Druze Muslim. A significant Greek Orthodox Christian minority (6%) resides mainly in the villages around the hill city of Madaba.
Time: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 between March and October - dates vary).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Round two-pin plugs are mostly used but newer buildings may have three-pin plugs.
Telephone: Country code +962.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with many international mobile phone companies. Coverage is good.
Internet: There are Internet cafes throughout the country.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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