TOTEM TRAVEL
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Petra 3 days/ 2 nights (pre or post tour)
Petra
Fully Escorted 3 days / 2 nights GUARANTEED TO OPERATE PRICES STARTING AT $745 (From Amman) The "Rose Red City", carved from stone thousands of years ago. A major hub of international trade for centuries, this remarkable site is now recognized as one of the NEW 7 Wonders of the World plus it's a World Heritage site. Here is an introduction to the marvels of Petra with all the time needed to immerse yourself in the history, the adventure and culture. The Program: Day 01: Arriving Amman staff will assist with clearing immigration and customs then transfer you to the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Overnight Amman. Day 02: Depart Amman and travel the ancient King's Highway with stops at Madaba, where you will enjoy seeing the oldest known map of the Holy Land, set in Mosaic tile in the floor of the church. Stand on Mt. Nebo's crest and look on the Promised Land, just as Moses did. Visit the crusader castle at Kerak. Arriving Petra, overnight at the famous Movenpick Hotel, located right at the entrance to the carved city of stone. Overnight Petra (B) Day 03: Enjoy Petra. Located at the crossroads of the flourishing overland caravan trade routes, Petra prospered as the capital of the Nabataean empire from 400 B.C. to A.D. 106. The Nabataeans engineered an impressive system of pipes, tunnels, and channels that carried drinking water into the city and reduced the chance of flash floods. The Romans annexed Petra in A.D. 106, and its position as a commercial hub slowly deteriorated. The Byzantines made the city the seat of a bishopric in A.D. 379 before earthquakes and an economic lull took their toll. By the end of the Byzantine Empire (circa A.D. 700), the hydraulic system and the once dignified and gracious buildings in the center of town had deteriorated to near ruins. In the centuries that followed, Petra disappeared from most maps and was known only through ancient lore. In 1812, Swiss traveler Johann Burckhardt stole into the mythic city disguised as a Muslim trader and told the world about what he found. Today most of the Bedouin people who once lived in the area of the ancient city have been relocated to houses provided by the Jordanian government. Efforts to protect Petra and its artifacts continue even as tourism grows at a steady pace an excavations uncover more of the long-lost city. Petra is now recognized as a World Heritage site. Depart Petra late afternoon and return to Amman. Arriving, staff transfers you to your flight to Cairo. Arriving Cairo, staff assists with clearing immigration and customs then transfers you to your hotel. Overnight Cairo (B) TOUR INCLUDES: Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle related to the tour. Baggage handling of no more than 2 pieces of luggage per person however baggage and personal effects are at the owner's risk at all times during the tour. Hotels (based on double occupancy). Meals are outlined B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner. Fees for visiting antiquity sites and museums. Tours with the services of an English speaking licensed guide. Service charges and taxes. NOT included are: Items of a personal nature such as air, tips, entry visas, departure taxes, phone calls, laundry, bar bills, beverages during included meals, any items not specifically covered in the included items. Petra Extension Price Round trip air from Cairo to Amman starting at $185 in economy class (plus taxes). Prices and itinerary subject to change without notice. Single Price is for Single occupancy hotel rooms and cruise cabins based on a minimum of two travelers. Single travelers (one person on the tour) would have additional cost. Holiday Note: Most hotels in Jordan have mandatory Christmas and New Years dinners. These can range from $70 per person to $150. These dinners are NOT included in the price as the cost will be published by the hotels until the late fall. We contract with every major hotel chain including: Jordan: Prices are based on using the hotels shown. If you change hotels the tour price may change. |
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