EXPLORE THE ULTIMATE DESTINATION WITH JEZRA TRAVEL

THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN

Jezra Travel, your partner for tailor- made programs

P.O. Box 63 Wadi Musa 71810 Jordan

Phone: +962 32155799 - Fax: +962 32155798

Email: info@jezratravel.com - Website: www.jezratravel.com

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Day 1 Queen Alia Airport—Amman: Arrival at Amman Queen Alia International airport, our airport representative will be waiting for you with a name sign; he will arrange for you the visa and will walk with you through the customs. Your driver will wait for you in the arrival hall, also holding a name sign. Drive to Iraq al Amir Woman Co-Operative Society in Am-man for overnight.

Day 2 Amman: After breakfast visit the work place of the Iraq Al Amir Woman Co-Operative Society. This society is a part of the Queen Noor Foundation. The local women do three type of handicraft: weaving, pottery and handmade paper. Enjoy a traditional Jordanian lunch with the local women. After lunch your driver will pick you up for a short city tour in Amman. In Amman you will visit the Citadel with beautiful views over Amman. Here you can also find the National Archaeological Museum with the famous Dead Sea scrolls. Visit the Roman Theatre located in the middle of Amman before returning to the Iraq al Amir Woman Co-Operative Society for dinner and overnight. (B & L & D)

Day 3 Amman—Desert Castles—Azraq Wetland Reserve: After breakfast drive to visit the Desert Castles: Qasr Kharanah & Qasr Amra. Before going on to Azraq Wetland Reserve visit Qasr al Azraq (a Castle). Don't for-get to bring something for lunch with you from Amman because there is no place where you can pick up something to eat/drink on this way. It is also smart to bring some snacks & drinks from a supermarket in Amman when you are spending the night in Azraq Wetland Reserve. Dinner and overnight at Azraq Wetland Reserve in the Eco-Lodge. (B & D)

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Day 4 Azraq Wetland Reserve—Jerash—Ajlun Nature Reserve: After breakfast walk the Marsh Trail this is a round trip that takes 30 minutes. The Marsh Trail is an easy loop around the marshes and pools. From the visitors' center, the trail leads out to the marshes across a wooden walkway. It then crosses a dry area to reach a viewing platform overlooking the Chechan pools, the center of the huge springs that once spilled millions of cubic meters of water across the marshland. Before they dried up they were popular swimming holes for local people. In fact, the villagers re-fer to the two pools as the "man's pool" and the "woman's pool", an indication of their designated swimming areas. On leaving the viewing area, you will walk along an ancient Umayyad or Roman wall (no one is certain who built it), constructed of black basalt rock. It has an intricate structure, with buttresses jutting out of the wall on either side. The wall was possibly a water control system, used to separate salt water from fresh water and a barrier against winter floods. The trail leaves the wall across more open water and reeds, to a bird hide made of local mud brick. The hide overlooks a large stretch of shallow water that attracts many birds - including vivid blue kingfishers. And you may be lucky enough to see the water buffaloes. From here the trail leads back to the visitor center, past a circular ancient wall, like a basalt donut, the original purpose of which remains obscure. It is thought to have been for saving fresh water during the summer or for providing decadent Romans (or Umayyads) with a se-cluded, communal bathing pool in the marshes. At 10.00 am drive to Jerash, to tour the world's best preserved Roman provincial city. You could have lunch at the Um Khalil Lebanese House before entering Jerash. After your visit to Jerash drive up through the Dibeen Forest to Ajlun Nature Reserve for dinner and overnight at the Ajlun Cabins (RSCN).(B & D)

Day 5 Ajlun Nature Reserve: Today you will hike the Prophet's Trail with an English-speaking RSCN guide. Trek through a beautiful rolling forest landscape, with donkey support, and end your hike at the fascinating church mosaics of Mar Elias, where a locally prepared tea & picnic lunch will be provided. Return to the re-serve by bus. This trail takes 5-6 hours. Dinner and overnight at the Ajlun Cabins (RSCN). (B & L & D)

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Day 6 Ajlun Nature Reserve—Dead Sea: After breakfast drive to the Dead Sea, lowest point on the earth's surface for a free afternoon and overnight. Relax at the swimming pools of the hotel, float in the salty waters and try out the famous mud! Overnight at the 4* Holiday Inn Dead Sea Hotel. (B)

Eco Tour 2015 Day 7 Dead Sea – Wadi Mujib – Dead Sea Panorama Complex – Dead Sea : After breakfast drive to Wadi Mujib. From the 1st of April until the 31st October you could hike here the fun water Siq Trail (self guided). Round trip / Time: 3-4hrs / Grade: difficult /Self guided/ Open 1st April until 31st of October This is an easy hike into the main gorge of the Mujib River (the Siq). It starts at the visitor center near the Mu-jib Bridge, from where you take the cantilevered walkway over the dam and follow the course of the river between towering sandstone cliffs to the base of a large waterfall. Depending on seasonal rainfall levels, the gorge may contain pools deep enough for swimming. It's an ideal walk to take slowly and enjoy the cool wa-ter and shade, especially in the heat of the summer. Despite being relatively easy, it does have hidden risks. The river bed changes after each winter flood and this can create deep pools and strong currents. Always take care along the walk, avoid pools and rapids and respect any rope barriers. In winter time when the Siq Trail is closed you could hike the Ibex Trail (guided). Time: 3-4 hours / Grade: Moderate / Guided only /Depending on the weather conditions. The trail begins at the visitor center by the Mujib Bridge on the Dead Sea highway, from where a guide will escort you south for a short distance (3 Km) along the highway before turning onto a steeply ascending trail into the nature reserve. After the first steep climb, it diverges to the south, following a wide track running parallel to the Dead Sea. The Sea provides a startlingly blue backdrop throughout the hike. About one third of the distance along the trail, there is an optional detour up the mountainside to Qasr Riyashi, a ruined fortifi-cation of uncertain date. Villagers say that it is one of four castles in the area, occupied by a powerful Bedouin sheikh known as Riyashi. Each one of his sons reputedly occupied a castle, until a fight erupted over grazing rights and all of them were killed. The climb to the castle is arduous but offers very beautiful views over the Dead Sea. Returning to main track, the hike continues towards the Raddas Ranger Station, dipping up and down across a number of dry wadis. There are an amazing variety of rock colors and formations along the route and as you near the ranger station, the famous rock “statue” of Lot's wife can be seen on the seaward edge of the reserve. It is said that while fleeing the villages of Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot’s wife ignored the warning not to look back and was turned into a pillar of salt. It takes 3 hours to get to the rangers station (4 km). Around the ranger station, you may be lucky enough to see Nubian Ibex, the magnificent wild goat with large curved horns. This animal was once common in the region but has been decimated by hunting. Mujib is one of the few safe havens for Ibex. After a rest at the station, visitors hike along a road for about one hour to reach the reserve entrance near the visitor center. After the hike in Wadi Mujib you will visit the Dead Sea Panorama Complex, with beautiful views over the Dead Sea, here you could have lunch. After lunch return to your hotel at the Dead Sea for overnight. (B)

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Day 8 Dead Sea – Karak – Dana Nature Reserve: After breakfast drive to Karak to visit the immense Crusaders Castle. Continue to Dana Nature Re-serve. Make sure to stop at a supermarket to buy some extra snacks and drinks for your stay in Dana and Wadi Feynan. Upon arrival hike the self guided Village Tour in Dana Nature Reserve. This is a round trip that takes around 2 hours. Visit some spectacular viewpoints above Dana Village, while exploring the terraced gardens and local community craft workshops. Dinner and overnight at the Dana Guesthouse. (B & D)

Day 9 Dana Nature Reserve – Wadi Feynan: Today hike the Wadi Dana Trail with boxed lunches from the Dana Guesthouse. A guide is not included but if you prefer to include one see optional. The Wadi Dana Trail is self guided but can be done as a guided tour as well; the hike takes around 5-7 hours. The trail offers a spectacular downhill walk from Dana to Feynan through the sandstone gorge of Wadi Dana. Dinner and overnight at the Wadi Feynan Eco-Lodge. (B & L & D)

Day 10 Wadi Feynan – Little Petra – Petra After breakfast you will follow the Feynan Copper Mine Trail by mountain bike with a guide. This is a round trip that takes around 2-3 hours. The short trail starts from the Lodge and visits ancient copper mines and the impressive tell of Khirbet Feynan, with its Byzantine churches and graves. The mountain bikes are rented for 4 hours so you have the morning free to explore the area. At 12.00 (midday) return to the eco-lodge for lunch. After lunch you will be transferred by jeep to the reception area where you driver will be waiting for you. Drive to Siq al Barid ("Little Petra") for a visit for your first taste on one of the Seven World Wonders. Continue to Seven Wonders Bedouin Campsite for dinner and overnight. (B & L & D)

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Day 11 : Petra After breakfast your driver will pick you up and take to Petra for a full day. For today there is a local English-speaking guide included for 2-3 hours. Entry by Siq and visit the Treasury, Street of Facades, Theatre, Colonnaded Street etc. Lunch suggestion: at the Basin Restaurant in Petra, oper-ated by 5* Petra Crowne Plaza Hotel. You will still have time to visit the Monastery and/or the High Place of Sacrifice today. It is a lot of climbing but definitely worth the views! You could also choose to visit these places the next day. At the end of the day the driver will pick you up to take you back to the campsite. Overnight Seven Wonders Bedouin Campsite.

Optional activities for today: Petra by Night (each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evening), Petra

Kitchen cooking course, Local Turkish Hammam). (B & D)

Day 12: Petra Second full day to explore Petra. Your driver will pick you up again after breakfast to take you Petra. Today you could visit the High Place of Sacrifice, the Monastery but also think about the Royal Tombs. Petra is a huge site and this extra day will give you extra time to explore this beautiful world wonder. Optional activities for today: Petra by Night (each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evening), Petra Kitchen cooking course, Local Turkish Hammam). (B & D)

Day 13: Petra – Wadi Rum After breakfast drive to Wadi Rum. Our representative will meet you here and he will buy your entry fee tickets. Start with your jeep tour including a barbeque lunch. End your jeep tour at the Authentic Bedouin Khaled Campsite for dinner and overnight and to watch the beautiful sunset from the campsite. (B & L & D)

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Day 14: Wadi Rum – Mt. Nebo – Madaba After breakfast drive to Mt. Nebo, from where Moses viewed the Promised Land. Drive on to Madaba, to visit the St. George Church with its famous mosaic map. Also visit the Archaeological Park, Madaba Museum and the Apostles Church. Overnight at the 3* Mariam Hotel in Madaba (there are no 4* or 5* hotels in Madaba). Dinner suggestion: Haret Jdoudna Restaurant in Madaba.(B)

Day 15: Madaba – Queen Alia Airport Transfer to the airport for departure. You would need to leave the hotel 3 hours in advance (2 hours for the check in and less then 1 hour driving from Madaba to Amman Queen Alia Airport). (B)

~ End of your tour ~ Ahlan wa Sahlan!

Prices for the above program would be:

JOD per person USD per person Price based on 2 persons 2095 JD per person 2959 USD per person Price based on 3 persons 1745 JD per person 2465 USD per person Price based on 4 persons 1680 JD per person 2373 USD per person Price based on 5 persons 1555 JD per person 2196 USD per person Price based on 6 persons 1475 JD per person 2083 USD per person Single supplement 525 JD per person 742 USD per person

The price in USD is guaranteed since the exchange rate between USD and JOD are set at: 1 USD = 0.708 JD Prices are valid from January until December 2015. During (Inter) national holidays there may be an addi-

tional fee applying depending on which dates you travel, please contact us for more information. If there are more then 6 people in your party, please contact us then we will amend the price according to

the amount of people in your party.

The prices include: (The price is based on the use of double/twin rooms; no reservations have been made and so they depend on availability)

Day 1: Airport representative upon arrival at the airport in Amman to assist with the visa, including visa cost. Day 1 – 15: All transfers with a car (1-3 persons) or minivan (4-6 persons) and English speaking driver throughout the whole program. Day 1 – 15: All meals as noted in the program: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L) and Dinner (D). Day 1 & 2: 2 nights at Iraq al Amir Women Co-Operative Society. Day 2: Morning visit to the work place of Iraq Al Amir Women Co-Operative Society, and a traditional lunch at the Iraq al Amir Women Co-Operative Society. Day 2: Visits to the Citadel, National Archaeological Museum & Roman Theatre in Amman, entry fee tickets included. Day 3: Visits to Qasr Kharanah, Qasr Amra & Qasr Al Azraq, entry fee tickets included. Day 3: 1 night at the Azraq Eco-Lodge. Day 4: Hiking the Marshall Trail at the Azraq Eco-Lodge, entry fee tickets included. Day 4: Visit to Jerash, entry fee tickets included. Day 4 & 5: 2 nights at the Ajlun Cabins. Day 5: Hiking the Ajlun Prophet Trail until the castle including a RSCN English-speaking guide, lunch boxes, entry fee tickets and transportation back by buss to Ajlun Nature Reserve. Day 6 & 7: 2 nights at the 4* Holiday Inn Dead Sea Hotel. Day 7: Hiking in Wadi Mujib. In the winter the Ibex Trail, in the summer the Siq Trail. Including entry fee tickets and when there a minimum 5 people booked also an RSCN English-speaking guide.

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Hotels quoted, subject to availability, would be: Home stay at Iraq al Amir Women Co-Operative Society in Amman & Azraq Eco-Lodge & Ajlun Cabins & 4* Holiday Inn Dead Sea Hotel & Dana Guesthouse & Wadi Feynan Eco-Lodge & Seven Wonders Bedouin Camp-site & Authentic Bedouin Khaled Campsite & 3* Mariam Hotel in Madaba.

The prices include: (The price is based on the use of double/twin rooms; no reservations have been made and so they depend on availability)

Day 8: Visit to Karak Castle, including entry fee tickets. Day 8: Hiking the self guided Village Tour in Dana Nature Reserve, including entry fee tickets. Day 8: 1 night at the Dana Guesthouse. (Note the rooms at the Dana Guesthouse do not have private bath-rooms. There is only one room (a double) with a private bathroom but this needs to be booked in advance, see supplement under optional). Day 9: Hiking from Dana Nature Reserve to Wadi Feynan following the Wadi Dana Trail including entry fee tickets, lunch boxes and transfer of your luggage to Wadi Feynan. Day 9: 1 night at the Wadi Feynan Eco-Lodge. Day 10: Morning mountain biking in Wadi Feynan with a RSCN English-speaking guide. Including entry fee tickets and the mountain bike rental. Day 10: Lunch at the Wadi Feynan Eco-Lodge. Day 10: Visit to Siq al Barid (Little Petra), entry is free of charge. Day 10, 11 & 12: 3 nights at the Seven Wonders Bedouin Campsite in Little Petra. Day 11: Visit to Petra, including two days entry fee tickets and English-speaking guide. Day 12: Visit to Petra, without a guide. Day 13: Jeep tour in Wadi Rum including lunch and entry fee tickets. Day 13: 1 night at the Authentic Bedouin Khaled Campsite. Day 14: Visits to Mt. Nebo, including entry fee tickets. Day 14: Visits to the St. George Church, Archaeological Park, Madaba Museum and Apostles Church in Mad-aba, including entry fee tickets. Day 14: 1 night at the 3* Mariam Hotel. Day 15: Departure to Amman Queen Alia International Airport. Documentation for your trip such as vouchers for the hotels and extra information about Jordan. Part of our profit will be donated to a good cause in the village Taybet to a centre for disabled children, named: South Taybet Society for the disabled. So thank you for booking with us and supporting our local community. Organization/booking fee Jezra Travel & liability insurance coverage.

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NOT included in this price: Flights. All meals & drinks not mentioned in the above program. All other consumptions not mentioned in the above program. All entry fees for sights that are not mentioned in the above program. Tips for guides, drivers, restaurants etc. Travel insurance Personal expenses.

Optional supplements per day: Day 1: Dinner at Iraq al Amir Women Co-Operative Society when arriving on an early flight. 15 JD per person Day 2: Dinner at the 4* Holiday Inn Dead Sea Hotel. 35 JD per person per night Overnight at 5* Movenpick Dead Sea Resort instead of at 4* Holiday Inn Dead Sea Hotel. 45 JD per person per night Dinner at the 5* Movenpick Dead Sea Resort when staying the night here. 35 JD per person per night Single supplement for 5* Movenpick Dead Sea Resort 95 JD per person per night Day 5: Continue your hike from Mar Elias to Ajlun Castle with a private RSCN guide 45 JD per guide Day 7: Hiking the Siq Trail in Wadi Mujib with a private RSCN guide. 50 JD per guide Day 8: Hiking the Village Tour in Dana Nature Reserve with a private RSCN guide. 50 JD per guide Overnight at the Dana Guesthouse in the only room with a private bathroom. 15 JD per person Day 9: Hiking the Wadi Dana Trail to Wadi Feynan with a private RSCN guide. 150 JD per guide Day 11: Lunch at Basin Restaurant inside Petra (operated by 5* Crowne Plaza Hotel) 25 JD per person Visit the local Hammam in Petra (steam bath, scrub, soap massage) 20 JD per person Visit Petra by night only on Mon, Wed, Thu evening 12 JD per person Petra Kitchen (cooking with locals, 3 course meal including soft drinks. 19.00 – 21.00) 35 JD per person Day 14: Balloon flight in Wadi Rum (it operates with good weather and takes you for 1 hour) 130 JD per person Dinner at Haret Jdoudna Restaurant – set menu: Mukawir 12 JD per person

Our General Terms apply on the offer mentioned above Jezra Travel cannot be held responsible if the government decides to

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