16-Day Greece and Jordan Tour

Tour route: Athens → Mykonos → Santorini → Amman → Madaba → Petra →  Wadi Rum → Dead Sea

Day 1: Arrive in Athens

Arrive at any time. Upon your arrival in Athens, you will be met with our company representative in the arrivals area of the airport who will be holding a signboard with your name on it. After meet and greet, you will then be transferred from the airport to your hotel in Athens. After hotel check-in, the rest of the day is at leisure on your own.

• Overnight in Athens
• Included Meal(s): No meals are included on this day
• Accommodation: 4-star

Day 2: Athens Half Day Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast you will meet our collaborator at the lobby of your hotel or someplace nearby, to start morning half day Athens sightseeing tour. This quintessential tour of Athens includes some of the city’s most iconic sites, like the Panathenaic Stadium, the Academy of Athens, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and of course the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum.

• Overnight in Athens
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: 4-star

Day 3: Arrival in Mykonos

In the morning you will be transferred from your hotel to the port by your driver in order to board the boat to Mykonos. Once you arrive in the jewel of the Cyclades, our local collaborator will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to acclimate yourself to the island way of life and prepare for the next few days that await you.

• Overnight in Mykonos
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: 4-star

Days 4 & 5: Explore Mykonos

During the two following days, you will have ample opportunity to explore Mykonos and experience all it has to offer. Mykonos is a cosmopolitan haven at heart, with the appearance of picturesque, quaint island. This unique combination can appear surreal to newcomers as they enjoy a meal in the finest restaurants with tiny churches and whitewashed houses quietly decorating the background. Since you will have plenty of time in Mykonos, a tour of the neighboring islands of Rinia & Delos is an opportunity you shouldn’t miss out on.

• Overnight in Mykonos
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: 4-star

Day 6: Travel to Santorini

Transfer from your hotel to the port of Mykonos to catch the high-speed boat to Santorini. Upon arrival, you will meet our local collaborator and be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please, although we recommend you conclude it on a vantage point, with a glass of fine local wine in your hand, while the golden sunset of Santorini makes its appearance.

• Overnight in Santorini
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: 4-star

Days 7 & 8: Explore Santorini

Prepare to be enchanted over the following couple of days, by the wild natural beauty of Santorini. Awe-inspiring whitewashed houses perched on the cliffs and vineyards that spill into the sea under the lively Mediterranean sun paint a picture that doesn’t do justice to the real thing. Take advantage of the chance to explore the capital Fira and the picturesque Oia with its many unique shops and restaurants. Choose among a wide variety of activities such as visiting the Akrotiri Archaeological Site, the volcanic Red or Black Beach, or take a sailing cruise to marvel at the Caldera and enjoy freshly-cooked meal & open bar on board.

• Overnight in Santorini
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: 4-star

Day 9: Return to Athens

Transfer from your hotel to the Santorini port in order to catch the boat to Athens. In the port of Piraeus you will meet your driver who will transfer you to your hotel. This will be your last day in Athens so make the most of it and do some last minute shopping for your friends back home.

• Overnight in Athens
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: 4-star

Day 10: Fly from Athens to Amman (Flight Not Included)

After breakfast, you will proceed to Athens International Airport to board your international flight to Amman. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and will be transferred to your Amman hotel for check-in. The rest of the day will be free.

Please note that international flight tickets from Athens to Amman are not included in the tour package. You will be responsible for arranging your own flight tickets.

• Overnight in Amman
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: 4-star Sulaf Luxury

Day 11: Amman City Tour — Jerash — Ajloun — Amman

Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to the ancient city of Amman to visit Amman Citadel Top choice ruins in Amman the area known as the Citadel sits on the highest hill in Amman, Jebel Al Qala’a (about 850m above sea level), and is the site of ancient Rabbath-Ammon. Occupied since the Bronze Age, it’s surrounded by a 1700m-long wall, which was rebuilt many times during the Bronze and Iron Ages, as well as the Roman, Byzantine and Umayyad periods. There’s plenty to see, but the Citadel’s most striking sights are the Temple of Hercules and the Ummayad Palace. Roman Theater: This magnificently restored theatre is the most obvious and impressive remnant of Roman Philadelphia, and is the highlight of Amman for most foreign visitors. Head North to visit Jerash the Greco-Roman city, Jordan’s largest and most interesting Roman site, and a major tourist drawcard. Its imposing ceremonial gates, colonnaded avenues, temples and theatres all speak to the time when this was an important imperial centre. Proceed to visit Ajloun Castle: This historic castle was built atop Mt ‘Auf (1250m) between 1184 and 1188 by one of Saladin’s generals, ‘Izz ad-Din Usama bin Munqidh (who was also Saladin’s nephew). The castle commands views of the Jordan Valley and three wadis leading into it, making it an important strategic link in the defensive chain against the Crusaders and a counterpoint to the rusader Belvoir Fort on the Sea of Galilee in present-day Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to the ancient city of Amman to visit Amman Citadel Top choice ruins in Amman the area known as the Citadel sits on the highest hill in Amman, Jebel Al Qala’a (about 850m above sea level), and is the site of ancient Rabbath-Ammon. Occupied since the Bronze Age, it’s surrounded by a 1700m-long wall, which was rebuilt many times during the Bronze and Iron Ages, as well as the Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad periods. There’s plenty to see, but the Citadel’s most striking sights are the Temple of Hercules and the Ummayad Palace. Roman Theater: This magnificently restored theatre is the most obvious and impressive remnant of Roman Philadelphia, and is the highlight of Amman for most foreign visitors. Head North to visit Jerash the Greco-Roman city, Jordan’s largest and most interesting Roman site, and a major tourist drawcard. Its imposing ceremonial gates, colonnaded avenues, temples, and theatres all speak to the time when this was an important imperial centre. Proceed to visit Ajloun Castle: This historic castle was built atop Mt ‘Auf (1250m) between 1184 and 1188 by one of Saladin’s generals, ‘Izz ad-Din Usama bin Munqidh (who was also Saladin’s nephew). The castle commands views of the Jordan Valley and three wadis leading into it, making it an important strategic link in the defensive chain against the Crusaders and a counterpoint to the rusader Belvoir Fort on the Sea of Galilee in present-day Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Back to your hotel in the evening.

• Overnight in Amman
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: 4-star Sulaf Luxury

Day 12: Amman — Madaba — Mount Nebo — Petra

Breakfast at the hotel then drive to visit Madaba; The amiable market town of Madaba is best known for a collection of Byzantine-era mosaics. The most famous of these is the map on the floor of St George’s Church, but there are many others in different parts of the town, several of them even more complete and vibrantly colorful. then drive to visit Mount Nebo; where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land, a land he was himself forbidden to enter. It’s believed that he died aged 120 and was later buried in the area, although the exact location of the burial site is the subject of conjecture. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Petra for check-in.

• Overnight in Petra
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: 4-star Sella Hotel

Day 13: Petra Tour

Breakfast at the hotel, head to the site to visit Petra: Top choice archaeological site in Petra The spectacular sandstone city of Petra was built in the 3rd century BC by the Nabataeans, who carved palaces, temples, tombs, storerooms and stables from the soft stone cliffs. Today it is a World Heritage Site that needs little introduction; suffice to say, no visit to Jordan is complete without exploring the remarkable Ancient City. The Ancient City is approached through the 1.2km-long, high-walled Siq – a crack in the rock, torn apart by tectonic forces. Just as you start to think there’s no end to the Siq, you catch breathtaking glimpses ahead of the most impressive of Petra’s sights, the Treasury, known locally as Al Khazneh. Carved out of iron-laden sandstone to serve as a tomb, the Treasury gets its name from the misguided local belief that an Egyptian pharaoh hid his treasure in the top urn. The Greek-style pillars, alcoves, and plinths are truly masterpieces of masonry work. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Petra.

• Overnight in Petra
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: 4-star Sella Hotel

Day 14: Petra — Wadi Rum “02 hours Jeep Tour”

Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Wadi Rum, which embodies the essence of a quintessential desert. Characterized by extreme temperatures in summer and winter, it showcases a moody and dramatic landscape. As the sun slices through chiseled siqs (canyons) at dawn or blurs the line between rock and sand at dusk, the desert reveals its unique beauty. It demands respect from the Bedouin who inhabit it and can be unforgiving to those who underestimate its challenges.

Wadi Rum offers an accessible and safe desert experience, providing an unforgettable journey that strips the soul back to its basics.

Enhance your exploration with a 2-hour Jeep tour, allowing an up-close view of the stunning desert landscapes, unique rock formations, and ancient inscriptions. This adventure deepens your immersion into the heart of Wadi Rum.

Conclude your day by heading to your camp at Wadi Rum for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Overnight in Wadi Rum
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
• Accommodation: Sun City Camp in Wadi Rum

Day 15: Wadi Rum — Dead Sea

Breakfast at the hotel, drive to Dead Sea: At 431m below sea level – the lowest point on earth – the Dead Sea is a body of intense blue water, polished smooth like oiled skin on a windless day in winter and ruffled into whitecaps by the summer winds.

• Overnight in Dead Sea
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: 4-star Ramada Resort

Day 16: Departure & End of Tour

After breakfast at the hotel. Free time to enjoy the shores of the Dead Sea and the resort facilities and the variety of Spa treatments available till you are transferred to Queen Alia Airport for departure.

• Included Meal(s): Breakfast

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

• All transfers as mentioned in this itinerary.
• 3-night accommodation at a 4-star hotel with breakfast in Athens
• 3-night accommodation at a 4-star hotel breakfast in Mykonos
• 3-night accommodation at a 4-star hotel breakfast in Santorini
• 2-night accommodation at a 4-star hotel with breakfast in Amman.
• 2-night accommodation at a 4-star hotel with breakfast in Petra
• 1-night accommodation at a Sun City Camp with breakfast in Wadi Rum
• 1-night accommodation at a 4-star hotel with breakfast in Dead Sea
• English-speaking guide during the tour in Athens.
• English-speaking driver during the tour in Jordan.
• English-speaking local guide in Petra for 2.5 hours.
• English-speaking local guide in Jerash for 1 hour.
• 2-hour jeep tour in Wadi Rum.
• Meals: 14 breakfasts and 1 dinner
• Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary.
• Local taxes and service charges.

NOT INCLUDED:

• International flight tickets
• Visa to enter Greece and Jordan
• Stayover hotel tax in Greece (to be paid directly to the hotel) it depends on the hotel (3€ to 5€ per night).
• Tips & Personal Items
• Lunch
• Any optional tours
• Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)
• Travel insurance

IMPORTANT INFO:

• The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.