In summary
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Sports
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Duration8 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationMiddle East / Jordan
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AgeAccessible to all ages
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CO₂-Emissions2120 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
English
French
In a few words
The highlights
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Discover all the country's top sites in just 8 days
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Swimming in the Dead Sea, a magical experience
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Our comfortable accommodations, for a gentle introduction
Photos
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
In figures
Autre
- Average duration/day: 4h
- Average daily elevation gain: 134 m
- Average daily descent: 134 m
Management
Program
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Flight to Amman.
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Welcome and transfer to the hotel.Day 1 -
Amman - Jerash Site - Ajlun Castle - Madaba
- Transportation 03h
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This morning, we visit the remarkably well-preserved Greco-Roman site of Jerash for a comprehensive tour. Next, we explore the Arab fortress of Ajlun, perched atop a hill overlooking the Jordan Valley. We then return to Amman, the capital of Jordan, for a visit to its vibrant neighborhoods and culturally rich squares steeped in history. At the end of the day, we travel to Madaba for the night.Day 2 -
Mosaics of Madaba - Mount Nebo - Hike to Dana - Petra.
- Transportation 03h
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Visit the city of Madaba, famous for its Byzantine mosaics. We then ascend Mount Nebo, from where Moses gazed upon the Promised Land before his death. Next, we reach the Dana Nature Reserve for a pleasant hike amidst its impressive limestone monoliths and Mediterranean vegetation that contrasts sharply with the surrounding desert. Arrival in Petra for the evening.Day 3 -
Hiking to discover Petra.
- Transportation 00h20
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 800 m
- Negative elevation 800 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
An early morning departure for a comprehensive exploration of the Nabataean site of Petra. We wanted a gradual, emotionally engaging, and original introduction to this famous site. We therefore entered Petra from the "back," arriving in awe at the plateau where the Deir ("the Monastery"), the ancient Nabataean pilgrimage site, is built. We then descended the 800 steps leading to the lower city and its temples, the Byzantine church, before climbing back up to the Fountain of the Lions and the High Place of Sacrifice, from where the view is superb. We exited the site at the top.Day 4 -
Petra - Wadi Rum desert.
- Transportation 02h
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Our last morning exploring Petra, we entered the site through its main entrance, the famous "Siq," this narrow gorge that seems to "lock" the site away and conceal it from curious onlookers, incense thieves, and bandits of all kinds! We arrived, awestruck, at the grand facade of the Khazneh, "the Treasury," before exploring the Royal Tombs and the Roman amphitheater in greater depth. After lunch, we set off for the Wadi Rum desert, also known as the "Valley of the Moon," of which Lawrence of Arabia said: "Rum, the marvel... vast and resounding..., a processional way beyond imagination." We met our Bedouin team and made our way to our camp in the desert.Day 5 -
Discovering Wadi Rum
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We venture into the Wadi Rum desert through red canyons and splendid panoramas, sometimes encountering a sandstone mushroom, sometimes rock engravings... We return to our comfortable camp for the night.Day 6 -
Wadi Rum - Dead Sea - Return to Amman
- Transportation 04h
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
A final morning hike before leaving Wadi Rum by minibus to reach the Dead Sea for lunch. We'll take a refreshing break by swimming in its warm, salty waters. Return to Amman in the late afternoon.Day 7 -
Return flight from Amman
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Transfer to the airport for our return flight.Day 8
Note
Accommodation
Hotel: For your comfort, we have selected two- or three-star hotels, all conveniently located in the heart of towns or villages. Accommodation is based on double occupancy, with the option of single rooms available for an additional fee, subject to availability.
Price details
The price includes
- The round-trip flight Paris/Amman
- The entry visa for the country (if you are flying with us)
- Transfers
- Full board except for meals not included in the program
- Accommodation
- The local team of drivers
- A French-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to the sites on the program (approximately €115)
- The standard tips (approximately €19)
The price does not include
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- A maximum of 2 meals are included, depending on flight schedules, as indicated in the daily itinerary. Allow approximately €15 per meal.
- Tip your tour guide
Options
- Extra night before stay - Single room : CHF77.76 / unit
- Extra night before stay - Double room : CHF109.78 / unit
- Additional night after stay - Single room : CHF77.76 / unit
- Additional night after stay - Double room : CHF109.78 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
We provide both communal and individual kitchen equipment.
Equipment to bring
- Earplugs or Hears, your choice.
- A notepad and pen, a good book, a deck of cards...
- Sleeping bag liner for camping.
- A laundry bag so you can separate your dirty clothes from your clean clothes in your travel bag.
- Toiletry bag and towel
- Small personal pharmacy
- Sunscreen cream and stick (face and lips)
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- External battery for your electronic devices
- A lightweight, insulated water bottle with a minimum capacity of 1.5 liters.
- A multi-purpose pocket knife is preferable (note: this must be packed in your checked luggage on the plane).
- Toilet paper + lighter for destruction
Clothing to bring
- Walking shoes: we recommend high-top shoes, which should offer two qualities: sturdiness and good support for the foot and ankle (high shafts). Avoid new shoes, as blisters could ruin your trip: if necessary, try to break them in before you leave.
- Lightweight shoes (like sneakers) and/or sandals are recommended for walking through towns or in the evenings at camp. Sandals, which allow for good ventilation, are ideal for evenings when the temperature permits.
- Socks: light for the day and warm (wool or looped) for the evening.
- Canvas trousers and/or shorts
- Swimsuit
- Cotton shirts or T-shirts
- Warm sweater or fleece: the latter has the advantage of being durable, warm, lightweight, and quick-drying, with the added benefit of being soft to the touch. The best-known fibers are Polartec, Carline, and Ulfrotté.
- Windbreaker
- Rain cape
- A hat or cap with neck protection, and/or a shemagh: the first two offer the advantage of also protecting your face from the sun, which the shemagh (long veil scarf) does not do: however, it is very useful for protecting yourself from the cold, the heat, the sand and the wind.
- Category 3 sunglasses.
- Warm jacket: down or Gore-Tex jacket. The most effective jackets against wind and rain are made of Gore-Tex or Micropore, "breathable" materials that allow for rapid wicking of perspiration while maintaining perfect insulation.
- Cap
- Gloves
They traveled with us