JORDAN & LEBANON
About Package
Feel the magic aura of the Middle East See old civilizations and enjoy extraordinary Mediterranean cuisines. Explore and relax at 3 seas: Mediterranean, Red Sea, and the Dead Sea. Discover the world wonder Petra, an ancient Nabataean city in the heart of Jordan’s sandstone escarpments, the jewel in the crown of the country’s many antiquities. Walk through the Siq to the Treasury, Petra’s defining monument. With sites flung over a vast rocky landscape and a mood that changes with the shifting light from dawn to dusk, this is a highlight which deserves a longer stay. The diminutive Mediterranean nation Lebanon is a fascinating nexus point of the Middle East and the West; of Christianity and Islam; of tradition and modernity. It’s a place where culture, family, and religion are equally important.
D01/ AIRPORT/ AMMAN

Meet at Queen Alia International Airport AIRPORT PROCEDURES upon disembarking craft, you will go through halls till immigration area, where you will meet our representative who will be holding a board sign of your name ,he will lead you through procedures and deliver you till coach ,transfer to hotel for o/n NO LUNCH DINNER AT HOTEL
D02/UMM QAIS / JERASH / AJLOUN

Breakfast At Hotel 08:00 Transfer North to Umm Qaias 10:00 Arrive Umm Qais and visit the site 11:30 Return to Jerash 12:30 Arrive Jerash Lunch at Local Restaurant Visit Jerash for 02 Hrs 15:30 transfer to Ajloun Visit Ajloun Castle 16:30 Transfer Back to Hotel in Amman for Over Night BREAKFAST AT HOTEL NO LUNCH NO DINNER
D03/AMMAN SHORT CITY TOUR / MOUNT NEBO / MADABA / KARAK / PETRA

Breakfast at hotel 08:30: Check out of Hotel and short City tour is Amman, Visiting Citadel, 09:30: Transfer to Mount Nebo 10:30: Arriving mount nebo – visit Memorial Site of Prophet Moses 11:00: Visit Madaba ( St. George’s Church ) 11:30: Transfer to Karak 12:30: Arriving karak, Visit SalahEddin Castle , 13:00: Proceed to Shoback 15:30: Arriving Shoback – Visit the site 16:30: Transfer to Petra 17:30: Arriving Petra – Dinner over night At Hotel in Petra BREAKFAST AT HOTEL NO LUNCH NO DINNER
D04/ PETRA VISIT / DEAD SEA

Take a horse ride for Around 300 Meters till The Start of the Siq (This is not recommendable for Elderly People) , then Go Through Siq ( 01 Kilometer on Feet) Till Reaching Treasury – Stop for Viewing the Site – Then Proceed to Nabatean Tombs, Roman Theater, and Colonnaded Street – Back to Entrance – Proceed to Dead Sea For Over Night BREAKFAST AT HOTEL NO LUNCH NO DINNER
D05/ DEAD SEA FREE DAY .

BREAKFAST AT HOTEL NO LUNCH NO DINNER
D06 / DEAD SEA / QUEEN ALIA AIRPORT / BEIRUT

Arrival to at the airport. Meet & greet by our driver. At 13h00, transfer to the hotel in Beirut. Check in.
In the afternoon, visit of the capital Beirut, home of the first law school in the world, dating back to the Phoenician Era. Have a photo stop at Pigeon Rock and take a walk along the Corniche. Visit of Beirut Downtown. The trendy Solidere area of downtown Beirut has been beautifully restored. Solidere is also home to several Roman ruins sites that have been uncovered and preserved, several notable mosques and churches, and the National Parliament Building. The ruins of the extensive Roman Bath complex are located just west of the Solidere (Beirut Central District) region, below the Grand Serail. Have a walk around “La Place de l’Etoile” and Clock Tower.
Visit the St. George Cathedral, Mohammad Al‐Amin Mosque & Al‐Omari Grand Mosque. Return to the hotel & overnight.
D7: BEIRUT‐JEITA–HARISSA–BYBLOS‐BEIRUT

Breakfast at hotel. Departure to visit Jeita Grotto. The caverns are on two levels: the lower caverns are visited by boat over a subterranean lake 623 meters long, while a dry upper gallery can be seen on foot. In summer you can visit both the upper and lower galleries while enjoying the refreshingly cool temperature inside the caves. The lower section is sometimes closed in winter when the water level is high, but the extensive upper galleries are open all the time.
Continue to visit Harissa “Our Lady of Lebanon”, an immense immaculate statue overlooking the bay of Jounieh. Erected at the end of the 19th Century, the statue of the Virgin dominates a sanctuary (a chapel in the pedestal).
A panoramic view is guaranteed at the top of the statue, Free time for lunch. In the afternoon visit of Byblos, the oldest continuously inhabited town built upon multiple layers of ruins. Modern scholars believe the site of Byblos dates back at least 7,000 years (5,000‐4,000 BC).
The city’s current name is taken from the Greek word for “papyrus” (paper). Byblos was not only a major trading center and producer of papyrus, but is also famous for being the city where Phoenician scholars created the world’s first alphabet.
The small, harbor was once a thriving commercial center, where Lebanon’s cedar wood was shipped throughout the region in ancient times.
Byblos has extensive archaeological ruins which have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The ruins range from Stone Age huts to a Roman theater to a Persian fortress and an impressive Crusader castle & the Roman amphitheater. Visit St John the Baptist church and explore the old souks (markets) & the medieval ramparts. Return to the hotel in Beirut & overnight.
DAY8: BEIRUT – BEITEDDINE ‐ DEIR EL QAMAR ‐ BEIRUT (DEPARTURE)

Breakfast at hotel. Departure to the chouf area. Visit of Beiteddine Palace (meaning “house of faith”). A perfect example of classic Lebanese architecture of the time, it has decorated ceilings, colorful marble mosaic floors, luxurious Turkish Baths and harem suites, in a setting of beautifully groomed gardens, a guest house in which the French Poet "Lamartine" once dwelt, water jets and colonnades. The palace remained the emir’s residence until his forced exile in 1840, when the Ottomans used it as the government residence. It was declared a historic monument in 1934, and then began a restoration process. Since 1943, it has been the summer home of the president. Stop at Deir el Qamar, famous for its palaces which display the ancient Lebanese style in architecture. Transfer to the airport for departure
Basis in Jordan
PRICES INCLUDE (ONLY):
MEET & ASSIST FREE VISA FEES AS PER GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS ( MAY CHANGE) ACCOMMODATION AT HOTELS AS MENTIONED ABOVE ON HALF BOARD BASIS .( DINNERS AT HTLS) TRANSFERS AS PER MENTIONED IN THE PROGRAM IN A/C VEHICLE: CAR/ MINI VAN/ MINI BUS / COACH. 01-03 PAX IN CAR / 04-06 PAX IN 6 SEATER MINI VAN 07-08 IN 10 SEATS MINI VAN 09-18 PAX IN SMALL BUS 19-28 PAX IN MEDIUM BUS 29+ IN LARGE BUS FOR GROUP OF 7 PAX AND OVER: PRIVATE NATIONAL (ENGLISH/RUSSIAN/FRENCH/GERMAN) SPEAKING GUIDE THROUGH DAYS OF TOURS ONLY JEEP RIDE IN RUM VALLEY FOR 02 HRS FOR FIT (LESS THAN 7 PAX) ENGLISH SPEAKING ESCORT/DRIVER ALL THROUGH DAYS OF TOURS AND TRANSFERS LOCAL ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE AT PETRA & JERASH FOR 01HRS30-02 HRS FOR INDIVIDUALS (01-06 PAX) ENTRANCE TO ALL SITES MENTIONED IN ITINERARY. 4x4 JEEP RIDE IN RUM VALLEY (BEDOUIN JEEP) FOR 2 HOURS (WHERE & IF APPLICABLE) 02 SMALL BOTTLES OF MINERAL WATER PER PAX PER DAY FOR TOURING DAYS
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
LUNCHES AND DINNERS DEPARTURE TAXES (15 USD OUT OF JORDAN AND 50 USD OUT OF HOLY LAND) FLIGHT TICKET TRAVEL INSURANCE CARRIAGES IN PETRA SHUTTLE BUS / TRANSFRER IN BORDERS BETWEEN THE TWO POINTS OF IMMIGRATIONS TIPS TO HORSE BOYS IN PETRA OR FOR JEEP DRIVER IN RUM (RECOMMENDED TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY) ANY PERSONAL EXPENSES OF ANY KIND, I.E. PHONE CALL, LAUNDRY, DRINKS, MINI BAR, ETC... GRATUITIES (TIPS) TO GUIDES, DRIVERS, HORSE BOYS IN PETRA, RESTAURANTS & HOTEL STAFF. ANY EXTRA TOURS UNMENTIONED IN TOUR PROGRAM. ANY MEALS UNMENTIONED IN TOUR PROGRAM. PRIVATE NATIONAL (ENGLISH/RUSSIAN/FRENCH/GERMAN) SPEAKING GUIDE FOR INDIVIDUALS (01-06 PAX) OF ANY LANGUAGE ANY SERVICES THAT ARE NOT LISTED IN INCLUDED ITEMS – EVEN IF THEY ARE DESCRIBED IN ITINERARY TEXT
Basis in Lebanon
PRICES INCLUDE (ONLY):
MEET & ASSIST
Airport transfers by private taxi (Arrival & departure)
Transportation in an air conditioned vehicle (car or minivan) with an English/French Speaking driver as per program excluding arrival & departure airport transfers
Accommodation for 3 nights in a sharing double room
Entrance fees to the visited sites:
‐ Jeita grottoes, Harissa (one‐way cable car) & Byblos Citadel
‐ Beiteddine Palace
‐ Baalbeck Temples, Ksara Winery & Anjar site
Meals: ‐ Daily breakfast at the hotel
Service charge & VAT (currently at 11%)
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Air fare ticket Visa fees Portage at the airport & luggage handling at the hotels Personal expenses (telephones, minibar...) Tips for the Driver and Guide Insurances : assistance, cancellation, luggage Beverages or meals not mentioned in the itinerary Any item not mentioned in the included table