ABOUT JORDAN

Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is an Arab country in Southwest Asia spanning the southern part of the Syrian Desert down to the Gulf of Aqaba. It shares borders with Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Israel and the Palestinian territories to the west, and Saudi Arabia to the east and south. It shares control of the Dead Sea with Israel, and the coastline of the Gulf of Aqaba with Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Much of Jordan is covered by desert, particularly the Arabian Desert; however, the north western area, with the sacred Jordan River, is regarded as part of the Fertile Crescent. The capital city of Amman is in the north-west.

CLIMATE

July and August are the hottest and driest months of the year, especially in Amman and the Jordan Valley, and in the desert areas, with temperatures over 97°F (36°C). Spring and autumn are the most pleasant times to visit with clear, sunny days and moderate temperatures. The winter months from November to April can be very cold, particularly.

Average Temperatures

Time Difference: 3½ hours behind IST

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive Amman
Welcome to Jordan. On arrival at Queen Alia airport you will meet our local representative and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon take an optional visit to the dead sea. Overnight in Amman.

Day 02: Amman – Petra city tour
Today after breakfast proceed to visit the rose-red city known as Sela in the Bible and lost to the world for five centuries until it was rediscovered in 1812. Enter Petra on horseback through a narrow gorge carved in the sandstone and opening on the stunning view of the El-Khazneh Treasury, made famous in the movie "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom". Visit the palace, the High Palaces and the Roman-Style Palace Tomb. Overnight in Petra.

Day 03: Petra – Amman.
Breakfast at the hotel. In the afternoon you will be transferred back to Amman via the desert way. Overnight in Amman.

Day 4: Amman – full day Jerash tour.
Today after breakfast proceed for a visit to the spectacular Roman ruins of Jerash to get transported to two thousand years back in time. The city's many splendid monumental remains still retain the atmosphere of the once thriving metropolis, famous in its own time for magnificent temples, amphitheatres and plazas. From the buildings and the many other well preserved structures, it is easy to imagine the city in its heyday. The little shops that line the streets would have stocked exotic goods brought in from Persia, and Egypt, and the bustle of the city would have been punctuated by other sounds; the gentle splash of water flowing from the fountains of the Nymphaeum; The tapping of builders and masons at work; and the occasional roar of a satisfied crowd being entertained in the amphitheaters. Although now in ruins the spirit of Roman Gerasa lives on. Later in the evening return to Amman. Overnight in Amman.

Day 05: KYOTO (B)
Today after breakfast the day is free for you to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Kyoto.

Day 06: Depart Amman
After breakfast check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back home.