JORDAN PRE-TRIP

January 3, 2024 – Arrive to Queen Alia International, Amman, Jordan

Welcome to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a country with outstanding ancient history, biblical sites of importance and beautiful desert landscapes. The white stone city of Amman is the capital of Jordan and a good base from which to explore the destination’s extraordinary heritage.

Enjoy an overnight stay in at the Fairmont Amman Hotel in a Fairmont Gold Room. Fairmont Amman Hotel offers travelers and residents of Amman luxury accommodations. With a modern, beautiful architectural design and stunning interiors, the hotel makes use of the finest wood and marble, with the rooms and interiors combining classic luxury with contemporary design.

January 4, 2024 – Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Petra, Jordan.

Begin your visit with an optional horse ride from the main gate of Petra to the entrance of the old city. The ancient city of Petra was built between 800 BC to AD 100 by Nabatean Arabs. In this era, Petra was a fortress, carved out of the jagged rocks in an area, which was virtually inaccessible. In the first and second century, after the Romans invaded, the city reached the peak of its fame.

Petra covers an area of about 100 square kilometers, where over 800 monuments can be found. When shipping slowly displaced caravan routes, the city’s importance gradually dwindled, and it fell into disuse and was lost to the world until 1812, when it was re-discovered by the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burkhart. Nowadays, Petra is a popular tourist attraction, known as the “rose-red city half as old as time.”

Enjoy lunch at the Basin Restaurant. Situated in the heart of the ancient city, this is a great place to stop and rest your tired feet and one of the few places to eat inside Petra, apart from snack bars. Luckily, the Basin Restaurant provides a heartier meal to ensure that you are ready to keep exploring the wonderful city.

Tonight, enjoy dinner at The Nabatean Cave Bar, located inside a Nabataean tomb in the hillside holding the Petra Guest House Hotel. One of the most unique bars you will ever go to, offering a mix of energy and maturity to help you unwind after a busy day in the archaeological park. There are several burial niches around the perimeter of the room, which offer cozy private tables for two or three people, and larger tables in the main room.

Head back to Movenpick Resort Petra for your overnight stay in a Junior Suite.

January 6, 2024 – Enjoy breakfast at the Camp main restaurant before being transferred to Aqaba Port for departure.

Call Jolene DiRocco at 941-951-1801 at extension 106 now to add this trip to your journey! You may e-mail at jolene@admiraltravel.com. Please inquire for pricing.

All payments are non-refundable and a 25% non-refundable deposit is due to secure your space.

Includes:

• 2 Private English-Speaking guides from January 3-6
• Transfers and excursion as per our itinerary by modern air-conditioned private Medium Bus & Van for 5 Guests
• Mineral water on board the vehicle.
• Short horse ride fee in Petra approx. 400 meters, this ride is already included in the admission fee of Petra and guests have the choice to take it or not. This ride is not insured and upon guests own responsibility.
• Excursion in Wadi Rum for 2 hours by a 4×4 vehicle. (The vehicles are provided by a charity foundation that aims to help local Bedouin people, their vehicle condition is poor and there are no other suppliers for the 4×4 excursion).
• All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary.
• Portages at the airport upon arrival and departure and at hotels.
• Lunches as detailed in the itinerary including soft drink, coffee or tea, mineral water).
• 2 Free Tour leader sharing DBL/ Twin room
• Dinner at The Nabatean Cave Bar
• Sunset Champagne Experience

Excludes:

• Airfare tickets
• Jordanian visa cost of USD. 60.00 Per person = JOD. 40.00 Per person must pay in local currency – if applicable.
• Tips for guide, driver, hotel staff, etc.
• Any lunches or dinners not mentioned.
• Departure tax at any land borders is USD. 15 Per person = JOD. 10.00, usually included in the ticket price if departing via Queen Alia International Airport.
• Personal, Travel and Health Insurance.
• PCR test where applicable.
• All items of a personal nature such as (telephone calls, laundry, room service …etc.).
• All types of personal expenses
• Horse Carriage & Golf Cart in Petra.
• Any service not mentioned under inclusions.

PLEASE NOTE: 

• All payments made to or on behalf of Admiral Travel are non-refundable unless stated otherwise
• Founder’s Journey will always be priced at or below published rates, but never higher.
• Travel with like-minded individuals on these exclusive departures.
• Enjoy a welcome cocktail party to meet your fellow travelers.
• A hosted dinner will be offered during one night of the trip with the Hiltons.
• On many occasions, optional shore events are offered as an option that only our group is invited to join.
• Special global relationships that the Hiltons have formed over the years will allow you privileged access opportunities.
• Trips are offered well in advance to give ample time for your future planning.
• Minimum numbers must be met in order for the Hiltons to host the journey.
• The Hiltons reserve the right to adjust the duration of their participation should any schedule conflicts arise.