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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.
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.
★★★★ Radisson Hotel President Beyazit Istanbul or Similar
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Istanbul - Old Town or Similar (Standard Room) 3 nights
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. Finally, with your tour over, relax and be free to choose what to do in Istanbul both later this afternoon and this evening.
Included: Breakfast at hotel
Today is yours to explore and enjoy Istanbul as you please. Perhaps visit the Topkapi Palace, the one-time residence of Ottoman sultans, to see its imperial treasures, gardens and harem. Alternatively, explore the vibrant Taksim district, strolling along traffic-free Istiklal Street and maybe climbing the 14th-century Galata Tower for panoramic city views.
Included: Breakfast at hotel
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.
Included: Breakfast at hotel
★★★★ Intercontinental Amman or similar
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.
Included: Breakfast at hotel
★★★★ Intercontinental Amman or similar
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, and the Ad-Deir Monastery, reached by 800 rock-carved steps.
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.
Included: Breakfast at hotel, Dinner at hotel
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 book an optional tour. Select a 4WD tour with a Bedouin driver-guide to see the rock formations, gorges, dunes, and ancient engravings—with the chance to explore on foot at each stop—or drink in the landscapes in age-old Bedouin style, on a camelback trek.
Included: Breakfast at hotel, Dinner at hotel
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.
Included: Breakfast at hotel
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.
Included: Breakfast at hotel
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