Petra & Dubai

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This tour provides a great way to combine the amazing modern city of Dubai with the ancient history and beauty of Jordan, including the hidden city of Petra, spectacular desert scenery of Wadi Rum and scenic King's Highway
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    This tour provides a great way to combine the amazing modern city of Dubai with the ancient history and beauty of Jordan, including the hidden city of Petra, spectacular desert scenery of Wadi Rum and scenic King's Highway

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityPetra
End CityAmman

Destinations

  • Jordan

Attractions

  • Amman
  • Petra

Trip includes

    • All accommodation in locally rated 3-star hotels (upgrades available)
    • All transport and transfers in AC vehicles
    • 4x4 Bedouin jeep safari in Wadi Rum
    • 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
    • Services of a specialist tour guide for all sightseeing tours
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
    • Entrance fees (worth approx. US$110)

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Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Jordan
Once you arrive at the airport, one of our staff will be there to collect you and transfer you to your hotel in Jordan's capital city of Amman. You'll have time to settle in before the rest of the day is free to explore Amman independently.

| OVERNIGHT:
Amman hotel

| EXTRAS:
Single Room Supplement (required if no same-sex room share available), 4-star hotel upgrade, Comfort hotel upgrade, Jerash & the Dead Sea day tour (requires an extra night), Extra day in Amman - pre-tour

Day 2: Exploring Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Kerak Castle & Petra
Today we make our way along the scenic King's Highway to Petra. We'll make a few stops along the way, the first at Madaba to take in the beauty of its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, and also at Mt. Nebo to take in breathtaking views of Israel. Before we arrive at Petra, ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Petra hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 3: Visiting the rose city of Petra
Today, we'll explore Petra, constructed around 312 BCE as the capital of the Nabataeans. Half-built and half-carved into the rock, Petra is located in a small desert valley covered by towering sandstone cliffs on the edges of the Wadi Araba desert. We include a guided to...
| OVERNIGHT:
Petra hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

| EXTRAS:
Petra by night

Day 4: Visiting Little Petra and Wadi Rum
Today we'll drive to Wadi Rum, stopping along the way to visit a suburb of Petra known as 'Little Petra', which offers great insight into how the larger tombs and buildings were constructed. Once we arrive in Wadi Rum, we'll be treated to Bedouin hospitality and a 4x4 jeep safari through the breathtaking desert scenery. This evening, we'll travel back to Amman to prepare for your flight to Dubai tomorrow.

| OVERNIGHT:
Amman hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 5: Fly from Amman to Dubai - Transfers included, but flight not included
You will be transferred to Amman's Queen Alia International Airport today to board your flight to the United Arab Emirates. Upon arrival in Dubai, one of our staff members will be there to meet you and transfer you to your hotel in the heart of the city - which is known...
| OVERNIGHT:
Dubai hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 6: A city tour of Dubai and an optional desert safari
Today is all about exploring the beautiful city of Dubai - as we head out on a shared half-day guided city tour starting at Jumeirah Public Beach and Burj Al Arab, whose sail-shaped design and 321 metre height has made it one of the signature sights in Dubai. We'll also ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Dubai hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 7: Free time in Dubai. Evening Dhow Dinner Cruise
You have the morning free to sleep in a little later, relax by the pool or explore Dubai independently, perhaps purchasing some gifts from one of the many malls. Later in the afternoon, you'll be picked up from your hotel and make your way to the Dubai Creek for a dhow cruise, where you enjoy dinner and enjoy entertainment such as live music and a Tanura dance show.

| OVERNIGHT:
Dubai hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8: Free time in Dubai. Hotel to airport transfers included
You have some free time to do some last minute sightseeing or shopping before we collect you and transfer you to the airport to board your flight back home.

| OVERNIGHT:
N/A

| MEALS:
Breakfast

| EXTRAS:
Extra day in Dubai - post-tour

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,865
Price per day$187
Last Updated: 0/25/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights (available on request)
    • Amman to Dubai flight (can often be included in your main international flight ticket)
    • Jordan visa fees (currently waived for most nationalities)
    • Dubai visa fees (currently free or not required for most nationalities)
    • Dubai tourism tax (payable at the hotel - AUD 15 per room per night)
    • Travel insurance (compulsory, available from Encounters Travel)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Any other items not mentioned above
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Age Requirements
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