Wonders of Istanbul & Jordan

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Wonders of Istanbul & Jordan

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10 days 8 nights

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Istanbul (3 nights)
Amman (2 nights)
Petra
Wadi Rum (2 nights)
Dead Sea
Amman (1 night)

Classic sights and natural wonders feature on this epic 10-day journey to Istanbul and Jordan. Immerse yourself in Istanbul’s intriguing mosques, bazaars and palaces over three spellbinding days before flying to ancient Jordan. After time in buzzing Amman, experience some of the best things to do in Jordan, from an optional tour to Roman Jerash to time in spectacular Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. Affordable travel to Istanbul and Jordan was never more rewarding.

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Itinerary at a glance

DAY 1-2

USA - Istanbul, Turkey

DAY 3

Istanbul

DAY 4

Istanbul

DAY 5

Istanbul - Amman

DAY 6

Amman

DAY 7

Amman - Petra - Wadi Rum

DAY 8

Wadi Rum

DAY 9

Wadi Rum - Dead Sea - Amman

DAY 10

Amman - USA

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DAY
1-2

USA - Istanbul, Turkey

Depart on your flight to Istanbul, the first of two destinations on your 10-day vacation. After landing at Istanbul International Airport, meet our English-speaking representative and enjoy an air-conditioned transfer to your hotel. Once the capital of the Roman-Byzantine and Ottoman Empires and formerly called Constantinople, Turkey’s largest city is bisected by the Strait of Bosphorus, whose lapping waters divide Europe and Asia. This location, along with its checkered past, makes the city a crucible of cultures, traditions, religions and cuisine. This evening, look forward to enjoying some of the best tours in Istanbul over the next two days: discovering everything from its Roman ruins, Byzantine showpieces and Ottoman palaces to its medieval bazaars and buzzing squares.

Accommodation

★★★★ Radisson Hotel President Beyazit Istanbul or Similar

Hotel Upgrade:

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Istanbul - Old Town or Similar (Standard Room) 3 nights

DAY
3

Istanbul

Meet your Istanbul travel guide for a tour of the city’s must-see sights. Everything starts in historical Sultanahmet, once the social centre of Constantinople and brimming with Roman and Byzantine landmarks. Stroll around the Hippodrome, the setting of Byzantine-era chariot races and then, with your Istanbul guide, tour the 17th-century Blue Mosque and UNESCO-protected 6th-century Hagia Sophia, the great cathedral built by the Emperor Justinian which was later converted to a mosque. Admire its glorious interior as your Istanbul travel guide explains its history and architecture. Next, pay a visit to the labyrinthine Grand Bazaar, the world’s biggest covered marketplace—following its winding corridors to browse some of its 4,000-plus shops hawking everything from Turkish carpets and jewelry to antiques and spices.

Enjoy the rest of your evening free at leisure or option to join our Landmarks of Istanbul tour. Visit the Topkapi Palace, the one-time residence of Ottoman sultans, to see its imperial treasures, gardens and harem. Explore the vibrant Taksim and Galata districts and stroll along the traffic-free Istiklal Street.

Breakfast at hotel included

Accommodation

★★★★ Radisson Hotel President Beyazit Istanbul or Similar

Optional Tours & Extras:

Landmarks of Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Galata, Istiklal Caddesi & Taksim Square (min 5 pax)
$70 per person

DAY
4

Istanbul

Today is yours to explore and enjoy Istanbul as you please. Alternatively, discover the sights, colors and flavors of Istanbul on our optional Treasures of Istanbul tour. This half-day excursion will take you to the aromatic Spice Bazaar and the famous Rustem Pasha Mosque. Finish with a shared motorboat ride on the Bosphorus to see its waterfront sights before transportation back to the hotel.

Breakfast at hotel included

Accommodation

★★★★ Radisson Hotel President Beyazit Istanbul or Similar

Optional Tours & Extras:

Treasures of Istanbul: Bosphorous Cruise, Spice Bazaar & Rustem Pasha Mosque (min 5 pax)
$60 per person

DAY
5

Istanbul - Amman

After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul airport for today’s flight to Jordan. After landing at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport, start your Jordan trip with a convenient transfer to the Intercontinental Hotel in the heart of the country’s capital. This evening is yours to relax or perhaps sample some of the city’s many charms. A great mix of old and new, Amman blends ultra-modern buildings, hotels, restaurants, and shops with traditional souks, coffee shops, markets, and artisanal workshops, making it engrossing to explore.

Make the most of your stay by upgrading to a glamorous Wonderful Room at the stylish 5-star W Hotel in the fashionable Abdali district.

Breakfast at hotel included

Accommodation

★★★★ Intercontinental Amman or similar

Hotel Upgrade:

DAY
6

Amman

After breakfast, relax in the comforts of your hotel room or option to join our morning tour to the stunning, UNESCO World Heritage site of Roman Jerash, one of the best-known Jordan attractions. This once flourishing city was one of Rome’s Decapolis (Land of the Ten Cities) and is one of the best preserved of its kind in the world. Marvel at the columned Oval Plaza, streets, temples and theaters before heading back to Amman where you will enjoy lunch on your own before departing for our afternoon city tour of Jordan’s vibrant capital. View attractions like the city’s Citadel Hill and Roman ruins, and explore the downtown area, including Rainbow Street, where galleries and cafes abound.

Breakfast at hotel included

Accommodation

★★★★ Intercontinental Amman or similar

Optional Tours & Extras:

Jerash Tour
$79 per person

DAY
7

Amman - Petra - Wadi Rum

Today heralds three unforgettable days experiencing top Jordan landmarks, beginning at the UNESCO-protected, 2,300-year-old Nabataean rock city of Petra. Absorb Jordan’s landscapes on route to this treasure, dubbed the “Rose-Red City” for the faded red hues of its rock-cut facades. Walk the Siq entrance canyon and marvel at sights like the Treasury (Al-Khazneh), tombs, and Nabatean-built, Roman-style theater. Other highlights include obelisks, altars, and colonnaded streets.

Afterward, continue to Wadi Rum, another famous Jordan tourist attraction, for dinner and overnight at your camp. For a closer encounter with the desert, upgrade from a deluxe tent to a bubble-shaped Martian Tent, specially designed for stargazing.

Breakfast at hotel, Dinner at hotel included

Accommodation

★★★★ View all Hotel Options

Room Upgrades:

Jabal Rum Camp or similar (Martian Tent) 2 nights

DAY
8

Wadi Rum

Over breakfast, relish the prospect of a full day free to enjoy Wadi Rum—one of the most celebrated places to visit in Jordan—as you want. Millennia of weather erosion have carved out this timeless desert wilderness, forming soaring rocks, natural pillars, canyons, gulleys, and orange dunes, which hide gems like crystal waterfalls, rock inscriptions, and Bedouin settlements. Choose to simply relax and soak up the serenity of the desert or join our optional Bedouin jeep truck tour and drink in the landscapes of Wadi Rum. Experience the rock formations, gorges, dunes, and ancient engravings—with the chance to explore on foot at each stop.

Breakfast at hotel, Dinner at hotel included

Accommodation

★★★★ View all Hotel Options

Optional Tours & Extras:

Bedouin Jeep Truck Tour
$59 per person

DAY
9

Wadi Rum - Dead Sea - Amman

Depart Wadi Rum after breakfast and on the way back to Amman, stop at the Dead Sea—one of the favorite things to do in Jordan. On arrival at this landlocked salt lake—the lowest place on Earth—float in its salt-rich waters, an other-worldly sensation enjoyed by today’s travelers and the kings and emperors of antiquity. Enjoy lunch on your own by the lake shores before arriving in Amman mid-afternoon, with the evening free to spend at your leisure.

Breakfast at hotel included

Accommodation

★★★★ Intercontinental Amman or similar

DAY
10

Amman - USA

Check out of your hotel this morning and finish your Istanbul and Jordan trip with a convenient transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your homebound flight.

Breakfast at hotel included

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