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Once an important trading centre of the Roman Empire & straddling the ancient Holy Land of the world's 3 great monotheistic religions, Jordan is a tiny desert kingdom wrapped in history. Stand on Mt. Nebo & survey the land promised to Moses; unwrap a scarf or two at Mukawir, where Salome cast a spell over men in perpetuity; float in the Dead Sea, beside a pillar of salt, reputed to be Lot's disobedient wife; go just about anywhere in Jordan & you'll find every stone bares a tale & those of Madaba's legendary mosaics tell more tales than most. Petra, the jewel in the crown of Jordan's antiquities, is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. It's easy to see why Jordan has charmed generations of visitors. |
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Turkey & Jordan Travel Package |
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Day 01 : Arrival in Istanbul Upon arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport & clearing customs, you will be met by one of our staff at the exit gate of arrivals hall & accompanied during your transfer to the hotel. Day 02 : Istanbul After breakfast, begin with a visit to Topkapi Palace, the main residence of the Ottoman Sultans, with its jewel encrusted treasury & elegant four courts. Nearby, we take a stroll through the ancient Hippodrome, once the sporting ground of chariots & political riots. After a lunch break, visit the main sights around Sultanahmet Square, including the famous Hagia Sophia Museum, once the largest church in the world for 1000 years. Then visit the Blue Mosque, designed with 6 delicate minarets & a striking blue Iznik tiled interior. Finally, visit the Grand Bazaar, where you can shop or haggle with local merchants over unusual antiques, colourful spices, textured fabrics. Overnight Istanbul. Day 03 : Istanbul Pick up from your hotel lobby, with a small group we head to explore the bustling Egyptian Spice Market of 17th century origin. Next we take a ferry up Istanbul's winding Bosphorus strait for a chance to relax & admire the shoreline of beautiful mosques, lavish palaces & decadent villas. You will see, Ottoman summer mansions & the beautiful Ortakoy mosque, the defensive Rumeli Fortress, all alongside passing fishing boats, yachts, huge cargo ships & tankers. After a lunch break back on shore, we will visit the interior of the sumptuously decorated Dolmabahce Palace, the 19th century lavish Ottoman residence on the Bosphorus. Some free time at the picturesque fishermen's village of Ortakoy before returning back to hotel. Day 04 : Istanbul - Cappadocia Early morning flight from Istanbul Ataturk airport to Kayseri. Arrival & transfer to Goreme. After check in & relaxation, we will begin to explore with Devrent Valley, one of the most impressive monastery complexes in the area. Next, visit Pasabag also known as Monk's Valley, followed by a short drive to Avanos, a village situated on the banks of Kizilirmak River, famous for its clay pottery. After a lunch break there, where you can also participate hands-on in a pottery work shop, we then proceed to Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive of all rock-carved churches in Cappadocia. The last stop will be at Uchisar Village, located next to a rock Citadel. Overnight Goreme. Day 05 : Cappadocia After breakfast we start our day with a gentle hike in Red Valley, through orchards & vineyards, fairy chimneys & rock-carved houses. After a short drive we then visit Derinkuyu Underground City, we'll walk through the different levels of Derinkuyu, where an entire community of Christians lived in a system of subterranean caves & tunnels for centuries without being noticed. Afterwards a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream & visiting some of the churches dug into the walls of the gorge. Stop in Belisirma village for lunch & then on to Selime for a panoramic view. Our last stop will be at the Agzikarahan Caravanserai built by the Seljuk Turks to accommodate travellers on the ancient Silk Road. Day 06 : Cappadocia - Ephesus - Kusadasi Transfer to Kayseri Airport for Izmir flight. Transfer to hotel in Selcuk or Kusadasi. Today we visit the Ancient City of Ephesus which is among the best places in the world enabling one to genuinely 'soak in' the atmosphere of Roman times. Soon you'll find yourself on the Marble Sacred Street connecting the Great Theatre with the Library of Celsus, Agora, the Gate of Augustus, private hill houses are just a few of the places we will see. After lunch, we depart to visit the House of Virgin Mary where she is said to be brought here by St. John & have spent the last of her days. We will see the shrine & small chapel which is a pilgrimage sight for many Christians. The tour also includes a visit to the remains of Artemis Temple. Overnight in Kusadasi. Day 07 : Pamukkale - Istanbul After breakfast, hotel check out & we will drive to Pamukkale. Pamukkale or "Cotton Castle", is famous for its white lime cascades rise over 300 feet above the ground, with hot, mineral-enriched waters flowing down through the pools & rock formations. Nearby is the ancient Roman health spa of Hierapolis, famous for its hot baths, theater, agora, & remarkable necropolis. Opportunity to swim in the natural hot springs therapeutic pools. Here you will see a perfect Roman theatre, colonnaded streets, Hadrian's Gate & the Necropolis. After Pamukkale, you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for Istanbul flight. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 08 : Istanbul - Amman Transfer to Ataturk airport, afternoon flight to Amman. On arrival transfer to your hotel with evening at leisure. Overnight in Amman. Day 09 : Madaba - Kerak - Petra First stop today is Mt. Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the promised land before he died. Visit the old monastery & overlook the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, Jericho & maybe Jerusalem. Then head to Madaba, famous for the mosaic 6th century map of Palestine in St. George's Church. Afterwards drive to Kerak along the ancient biblical caravan route known as the King's Way. Make a short stop in Wadi Al-Mujib, a great wide valley with magnificent geological formation. Kerak is well known for the famous crusader castle that was built in 1132/34 by King Baldwin the First of Jerusalem. Then head to Petra for check-in & overnight stay. Day 10 : Petra Morning start a full day tour to the red rose rock city of Petra, the most famous attraction of Jordan & one of the New Seven Wonders of the World! Petra was first established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs, a nomadic tribe who settled in the area & laid the foundations of a commercial empire that extended into Syria. On horse back ride to the narrow canyon, the so-called Siq, then walk to the most beautiful monument: the Treasury. Further walk along the Street of Facades, see the Royal Tombs, Pharaoh's Castle & after a break the impressing Monastery ElDeir. Overnight stay in Petra. Day 11 : Dead Sea - Amman Leave Petra for the Dead Sea. The lowest point on earth (417m below sea level) & the largest 'Natural Spa' in the world. Here you have an opportunity to float on the salty lake & experience the feeling of not sinking in the water or try the beauty benefits of the dark mud on its shores. Then drive back to Amman to enjoy a city tour of Jordan's capital. Visit the Citadel with its Byzantine & Islamic remains, the Amphitheatre, the downtown area & stroll in the Souq. Overnight in Amman. Day 12 : Amman Free day at leisure. Overnight in Amman. Day 13 : Amman Departure Breakfast, check out & depending on your international flight time transfer to Amman Airport for homebound flight. |
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