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Petra one of the 7 wonders of the world

For years, Dakkak has been providing its clients with first class service, offering value for money and exceeding our clients' expectations in all travel services being in-bound, out-bound, MICE, and Corporate Travel Service. Our family has been upholding a tradition of superior customer service in the tourism business for more than half a century in the Middle East, and over 25 years in Jordan. We are a full-service destination management company, (DMC), members of international travel associations, fully-bonded and insured, working with top tour operators from around the world, multi-cultural team of experienced executives, tours consultants and guides. Our staff are proficient in English, German, French, Spanish, and Arabic, while our contracted guides have all mentioned languages, in-addition to Japanese, Italian, Portuguese and Russian. Dakkak has wide range of products to choose from, each has its own charm and experience. The diversity Jordan has makes it one of the rare destinations that have it all.

Situated in the heart of the Middle-East, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a land of mesmerizing beauty and contrasts. It has been home to some of mankind's earliest settlements and villages, and monuments of many of the world's great civilizations can still be seen today. Petra is one of the most impressive attractions in the Middle East & is one of the 7 wonders of the world. Although Petra is the Jewel in the crown of Jordan, the Kingdom has much more to offer both business & leisure travelers. Jordan's attractions are spread all over the Kingdom. In the north you will find the Roman City of Jerash, Umm Qays & Pella among other exciting sites, while in the center is Amman the capital city of Jordan with its Citadel & Roman Theatre. To the west you will dive 400 meters below sea level to the lowest point on earth; the Dead Sea, Bethany & River Jordan. Close by to the South is Ma'in Hot Springs, Madaba; the city of mosaics and Mount Nebo overlooking the Jordan Valley. East of Amman you will find the Desert Castles which are spread over the golden deserts of Jordan, while in the South of the Kingdom are Kerak, Petra, Wadi Rum & the Red Sea Resort of Aqaba. The diversity of products Jordan offers, gives the opportunity to all travelers to find what they are looking for. Classical, Archeological, Biblical, Eco & Sustained Tourism and Adventure are only a few of what Jordan has to offer. We look forward welcoming you to our country to feel and experience the genuine Arab Jordanian Hospitality. Ahlan Wa Sahlan.

We are proud of … Our ability to work hand-in-hand with our clients and fully understand their needs, providing them unique services and facilities, allowing them to experience Jordan like never before. Dakkak products and services include:

Classical Tours Biblical Tours Adventure Tours Eco & Sustainable Tourism Beach Stays Events Management Incentive Tours Jordan & Beyond Jordan Hotel Reservation All ground services and logistics

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CLASSICAL JORDAN

8 days / 7 nights

Day 1 (ARRIVAL-AMMAN AIRPORT OR LAND BORDERS – AMMAN HOTEL) Upon arriving Queen Alia International Airport or at Land Borders, you will be received by our Meet & Assist representatives assisting you on your way through immigration. Transfer to your hotel in Amman for overnight. Day 2 (AMMAN – JERASH – AJLUN - UM QAYS – AMMAM) You will start your day to explore one of the most preserved Roman cities of the Decapolis "Jerash". Then we will visit Ajlun and Saladin Castle overlooking Jordan Valley before heading to Um Qays overlooking the lake of Tiberius. Return to Amman for overnight.

Day 3 (AMMAN - DESERT CASTLES - DEAD SEA - AMMAN) We will head towards the Desert Castles, forts and hunting lodges, most where the domain of Umayyad Caliphs. Qusayr Amra is a UNESCO world heritage site. The black basalt fort of Azraq is in continuous use since the Roman times, was the headquarters of Lawrence of Arabia. Then we will head towards the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea. Return to hotel in Amman for overnight. Day 4 (AMMAN– MADABA – NEBO – KERAK - PETRA) After breakfast, head towards Madaba, the city of Mosaics, which has the oldest known mosaic map of the holy land. After that we will go to view the Jordan Valley from the famous Mount Nebo. Kerak and its Crusader Castle will be our next stop. Then we will continue our trip down to the capital of the Nabateans, Petra for O/N. Day 5 (FULL DAY PETRAVISIT) Full day visiting Jordan's Jewel "Petra" a city fully carved in stones. Upon arrival, you will take a horseback ride through the Siq, the only access to this city. Return back to Petra for overnight. Day 6 (PETRA-WADI RUM–AQABA) Depart to the Valley of the moon, which was known as “Lawrence of Arabia land” enjoying a jeep safari and explore the desert for two hours. Then we will drive to the Red Sea Resort City of Aqaba for O/N. Day 7 (AQABA) Free day in Aqaba for water activities. Day 8 (AQABA / AQABA AIRPORT / LAND BORDERS / PORT - DEPARTURE) After breakfast, transfer to King Hussein Airport Aqaba, land border or Port for departure.

CLASSICAL JORDAN

5 days / 4 nights CARAVAN

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Day 1 (ARRIVAL- AMMAN AIRPORT OR LAND BORDERS – AMMAN HOTEL) Upon arriving Queen Alia International Airport or at land borders, you will be received by our Meet & Assist. Transfer to your hotel in Amman for overnight. Day 2 (AMMAN – JERASH – AJLUN - UM QAYS – AMMAM) You will start your day to explore one of the most preserved Roman cities of the Decapolis "Jerash". Then we will proceed to Ajlun, then to Um Qays which overlooks the Sea of Galilee. Return to Amman for overnight. Day 3 (MADABA – NEBO – BAPTISM SITE – DEAD SEA – PETRA) After breakfast, head towards Madaba the city of

Mosaics, which has the oldest known mosaic map of the holy land. Then to Mount Nebo visiting its Byzantine Church followed by a visit the Baptism site of Jesus. We will continue after that to Petra passing via the shores of the Dead Sea for overnight. Day 4 (FULL DAY PETRA VISIT) Full day visiting Jordan's Jewel "Petra", one of the 7 wonders of the world. Return back to Amman for overnight. Day 5 (AMMAN AIRPORT OR LAND BORDERS) After breakfast, you will be transferred to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman or land borders for departure.

Day 1 (ARRIVAL- AMMAN AIRPORT OR LAND BORDERS – AMMAN HOTEL) Upon arriving Queen Alia International Airport or at land borders, you will be received by our Meet & Assist representatives, transfer to your hotel in Amman for overnight. Day 2 (AMMAN - UMM QAYS – ANJARA - JERASH – AMMAN) We will drive north of Jordan to Umm Qays. From here you can view the Golan Heights and Tiberius Lake. We will then visit Anjara. We will then head north to visit the splendidly preserved Greco-Roman city of Jerash. Return to Amman for O/N. Day 3 (AMMAN – MADABA – MOUNT NEBO – MEKAWIR - KERAK - PETRA) We will head towards Madaba, the city of mosaics. This town has a long history, being first mentioned in the Bible and in the Mesha Stele when it was a Moabite town, visit St. George orthodox Christian church the mosaic Map of Jerusalem, Palestine, Jordan, Israel & Egypt. Then to Mount Nebo tour of the site of the Tomb of Moses. From here Moses viewed the Promised Land. There are ruins of 4th and 6th c. churches whose floors are still covered with marvellous mosaic. Continue driving via the kings road to Mekawir is the site of Herod’s Palace, where one tradition has it that Solomon danced and John the Baptist was beheaded. Visit the site of Herod the Great, Afterwards continue to Kerak touring it’s Castle (one of the finest examples of Crusader military construction, then depart to one of the 7 wonders of the world, Petra for O/N. Day 4 (PETRA, ONE OF THE 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD) After breakfast, start exploring one of the 7 wonders of the world with a horseback ride to the SIQ (Canyon) followed by guided tour through the Siq. We will visit the Treasury, city centre, the Royal tomb, the theatre, the High Place of Sacrifice and the Roman Soldier Tombs and many others before returning to the Hotel in Petra for O/N. Day 5 (PETRA - WADI RUM – AQABA) We will head to Wadi Rum, the Valley of the Moon. It is like a moonscape of ancient valleys and towering weathered sandstone mountains rising out of white and pink colour sands. Upon arrival to Wadi Rum, a 2hrs jeep tour to explore Lawrence Road, visiting the most spectacular sights of Wadi Rum. You will be treated for a Bedouin lunch at Wadi Rum. Then we will drive to the Red Sea Resort City of Aqaba for O/N. Day 6 (AQABA – BETHANY – DEAD SEA - AMMAN) After Breakfast we will head through Wadi Araba then along the shores of the Dead Sea to visit Bethany: The site of John the Baptist's settlement at Bethany beyond the Jordan Where Jesus was baptized, then continue to Amman for O/N. Day 7 (AMMAN - DESERT CASTLES – AMMAN) After breakfast, start your day exploring the east part of Jordan, the desert castles and palaces, built by the Umayyad Caliphs in the 8th century AD. They built these castles and palaces in the Jordanian desert in order to maintain the caravan routes and to secure the loyalty of Jordanian tribes. Return back to Amman. For O/N. Day 8 (DEPARTURE VIA AIRPORT OR LAND BORDERS) After breakfast, transfer to Queen Alia International Airport or land border for departure.

BIBLICAL JORDAN

6 days / 5 nights BIBLICAL TREASURES

BIBLICAL JORDAN

3 days / 2 nights

Day 1 (ARRIVAL – VIA ALLENBY BRIDGE - JERUSALEM) Arrive via Allenby Bridge. Meet & assist, transfer to your hotel in Jerusalem for overnight. Day 2 (JERUSALEM) After breakfast, a full day tour of the Old City visiting the Dome of the Rock mosque and Al Aqsa mosque, Church of St. Anne, the Pool of Bethesda, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Omar mosque, walk through the exotic bazaars with their wondrous aromas. Then drive to Mt. of Olives to the Dome of the Ascension, Church of the Pater Noster. Overnight in Jerusalem. Day 3 (JERUSALEM – BETHLEHEM – HEBRON - JORDAN) After breakfast, head to * Bethlehem visiting Church of Nativity, the Manger (birthplace of Christ), St. Jerome’s Grotto and the church of St. Catherine, then continue to * Hebron. Both Tours will be if situation permits, otherwise, it will be a free day in Jerusalem until time of transfer to Allenby Bridge crossing into Jordan. * If Situation Permits

JERUSALEM STOPOVER

from USD 560.00

Day 1: Sunday: Amman Airport – Amman Hotel Upon arriving to Queen Alia International airport, Meet and assist by our representatives through immigration. Transfer to your hotel in Amman. Overnight. Day 2: Monday: Amman - Jerash - Ajloun - Amman Hotel 9.00 AM After Breakfast, head north of Amman to visit Ajloun Saladin Castle overlooking Jordan Valley, continue to visit one of the best preserved Roman cities of the Decapolis (Jerash). Back to Amman for overnight. Day 3: Tuesday: Free Day in Amman Free day in Amman. Optional tours available upon request. (Jerusalem Tour Recommended) Day 4: Wednesday: Amman - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Dead Sea - Petra 9.00 AM After breakfast, transfer to visit Madaba Church with its oldest known mosaic map of the holy land. Then to Mt Nebo to visit the Byzantine church, after which we will continue to the Dead Sea; the lowest point on earth, enjoy floating in its therapeutic saline waters, before we end the tour for the day at Petra. Overnight. Day 5: Thursday: Petra Tour 8.00 AM Full day visiting Jordan’s Jewel (Petra) one of the 7 wonders of the world. The tour starts on horseback ride, then you walk through the Siq to uncover the secrets of the Nabatean city. Back to hotel in Petra for overnight Day 6: Friday: Petra - Wadi Rum - Aqaba - Amman 8.00 AM After breakfast , depart south to Wadi Rum exploring the most spectacular desert landscapes in the world for 2 hours by 4WD. After the tour, we will head back to Amman through Wadi Araba road after a quick panoramic tour of Aqaba. Overnight in Amman. Day 7: Saturday: Amman - Desert Castles - Amman City Tour

9.00 AM After breakfast , head east of Amman to visit the Desert Castles , beautiful examples of early Islamic art and architecture, used to be forts and Hunting lodges , back to Amman visiting the citadel and the Roman Amphitheatre. Overnight. Day 8: Sunday: Amman – Amman Airport - Departure After breakfast, you will be transferred to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman for departure.

Day 1: Wednesday: Araba Border - Aqaba Port - Aqaba Airport - Petra Afternoon arrival. Meet at Araba border, King Hussein Airport or Aqaba Port. Transfer to Petra hotel. Enjoy Petra by night lit by more than one thousand candles. The tour starts at 8.30PM and lasts for 2 hours. Overnight in Petra . Day 2: Thursday: Petra Tour 8.00 AM Full day visiting Jordan’s Jewel (Petra); one of the 7 wonders of the world. The tour starts on horseback ride and then you walk through the Siq to uncover the secrets of the Nabatean city. Back to hotel in Petra for overnight. Day 3: Friday: Petra - Wadi Rum - Aqaba - Departure 8.00 AM After breakfast , depart south to Wadi Rum exploring the most spectacular desert landscapes in the world for 2 hours by 4WD. Continue to Aqaba for departure via Araba border , Aqaba Port or King Hussein Airport.

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LAWRENCE OF ARABIA

10 days / 9 nights ORIGIONAL TRAIL

Day 01 (Amman – Aqaba) Arrive to Amman, Transit Transfer to Aqaba Airport, meet & greet service, transfer to hotel for overnight. Day 02 (Aqaba) After breakfast, we will start by having a brief lecture about the Great Arab Revolt (GAR) and Lawrence before starting the tour. Then we will depart to see Aqaba Battle site (Aqaba Castle and Shore) which will include the archaeological and the GAR museum, Aqaba marine life station. Then will be time for shopping Aqaba taking advantage of it being a Duty Free Zone. Return to hotel in Aqaba for dinner and overnight. Day 03 (Aqaba – Wadi Rum) After breakfast, we will head towards Wadi Rum through its back road which Lawrence took. You will have the choice to take either the 4X4 jeeps or have a 3 – 5 hours camel ride.

We will spend a full day in Wadi Rum visiting Lawrence Graffiti, Lawrence headquarters, climbing shifting sand dunes before enjoying a typical Bedouin lunch. Then we will visit the natural rock formation, local Bedouin village Rum, and watch the sunset over ever changing colours of Rum Mountains. Tourists will have the chance to spend a romantic Bedouin evening which will include Bedouin dinner with music and with free time for star gazing, before spending the night in Bedouin tents. Day 04 (Wadi Rum – Alhumaymah – Ma’an – Petra) We will start the day by taking the jeeps stopping by the Kharazah Graffiti that shows 2 to 3 thousand years stories of Arabian Caravans and wildlife hunting. Then we will move to Alhumaymah archeological village which dates back to the Roman,Byzantine and Islamic eras. We will stop by the 6000 BC Neolithic site Ain Aljamam before heading to Abu Allusson Battle site followed by a visit to the Hejaz Railway Station in Ma’an which was attacked by Lawrence and originally used as a Muslim Pilgrimage Station to Mecca. Then we will head to Petra for overnight. Day 05 (Petra) Full day tour of one of the 7 wonders of the world. Overnight in Petra. Day 06 (Petra – Kingsway – Islamic Judgment Site – Shoubak Castle – Dana Reserve) After breakfast, we will drive along the Biblical Kingsway (1200 BC) stopping by Adhruh, the most famous Roman garrison site in Jordan before stopping by the Islamic Judgment site which was visited by Lawrence. Then we will resume to Aljarba towards Shoubak Castle. You will have the chance to examine the 2nd century Trajan Road (Via Nova Trajana) before heading to Dana Natural Reserve. We will experience a walk in an eco trail then return to the campsite for overnight. Day 07 (Dana – Tafeelah – Jurf Aldaraweesh – Amman) We will start the day by visiting the Biblical Capital of the Edomites Kingdom (1200 BC), before seeing Biblical Sella. Then we will drive to Tafeelah Castle, a place where Lawrence stayed at, then to Tafeelah battle site where Lawrence and the GAR Armies won after a harsh fight. Then we will visit Jurf Aldaraweesh battle site driving through Alhasa to Qatraneh the taking the 100 years steam engine train riding the Hejaz rail to Almahata in Amman. Day 08 (Amman – Arnoon Valley – Deaboon – Mekawer – Mount Nebo – Madaba – Amman) We will drive from Amman to the dramatic scenery of the Biblical Arnoon Valley “ Wadi Al Mujib Reserve” then to Biblical Deaboon, the place where the Moabite stone was found. Then we visit Mekawer where John the Baptist was beheaded by Herod Antipas. In the afternoon we will visit the Biblical Mount Nebo and the 6th century mosaic map in Madaba. Overnight in Amman. Day 09 (Amman – Desert Castles – Azraq – Amman) Depart towards the Desert Castles and Azraq Castle where Lawrence of Arabia wrote his memories and did spend much time there. Return to Amman for overnight. Day 10 (Amman) Departure

ADVENTURE JORDAN

9 days / 8 nights

Day 1 (ARRIVAL- AMMAN AIRPORT OR LAND BORDERS – MADABA HOTEL) Arrival to Amman. Meet & Assist at Queen Alia International Airport or at land borders, transfer to Madaba city for O/N. Day 2 (MADABA – WADI IBN HAMMAD – DANA NATURAL RESERVE) After Breakfast at hotel, depart Madaba to Wadi Ibn Hammad. A narrow sandstone gorge, abundant water and splendid hanging gardens. At the entrance of the gorge lies a pleasant hot spring, springs flow everywhere, supporting a variety of plants. The group will follow a short trail down into the Wadi bed. On the south bank, a hot spring issues from an elevated terrace where its water is gathered into an artificial pool. You can enjoy the hammam before you enter the canyon.

Proceed downstream; penetrating slowly into a wonderful world with springs dripping from the banks and with hanging gardens sprouting from every fissure. As you continue walking, the walls of the canyon draw closer. About 40 minutes from the trailhead, shortly after a little side stream joins from the south, overhead daylight disappears. A travertine overhang was built up here by coalescing stalactites. The overhang actually touches the opposite wall, forming a solid bridge from one side of the gorge to the other. Below the bridge the walls are dyed with many hues of green & red. O/N in Dana. What is The Dana village Hotel? Staying at the Dana hotel is a completely unique experience. As you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Wadi and lavished with traditional Arab hospitality. Prepare your self to share a cup of tea with locals. The Hotel offer 500 years of living tradition the village overlooks sunsets and natural canyon land escape as far as the eye can see. The village is quaint and small home to 40 families who continue to live a simple lifestyle. The homes of Dana are original remnants of the area's first settled inhabitants and are closely centered about the community mosque. Day 3 (WADI DANA TO WADI FEINAN) After breakfast we follow a spectacular blend of mountains and desert landscapes, as well as an extraordinary botanic diversity, make Dana nature reserve one of its kind the reserve stretches over 300 sq. km from the edge of Edom plateau down to the Araba valley, its altitudes vary with short distances from 1,650m above sea level to 150m below, creating different climatic conditions and habitats. The reserve is dissected by deep canyons, winding below lofty sandstone massifs with overwhelming views. To date, 700 species of plants have been recorded in the reserve as well as 200 birds and 36 mammals. The big mammals, though rare, include Nubian ibex (wild mountain goat) wolf, golden jackal, striped hyena and red fox. The botanic diversity of Dana combines Mediterranean, desert (saharo Arabian), steppe (Irano - Turanian) and subtropical (Sudanian) plants. Trees includes red juniper, Oak, pistachio. Oleander, brooms Acacia, cypress, all from the Mediterranean zone. Wadi Feinan: Feinan was one of the largest copper works in the ancient near East. The site is located in the Araba valley at the end point of the treks of Wadi Dana .What remains today are runs of Byzantine churches, an aqueduct and a water reservoir and smelting furnaces. Day 4 (JEEP & HIKE IN WADI FEINAN – PETRA) After Breakfast leaving Wadi Feinan towards the Araba valley along narrow canyons of sandstone and igneous rocks, as well as towering peaks and vast expanses of colorful desert landscape. Spectacular fields of red sand dunes all over the Araba. The desert between Feinan and Petra is awe inspiring in its beauty and extraordinary moon like landscape. Above all, Petra, one of the 7 wonders of the world, the fabulous Nabatean capital is located here, hidden among cliffs of red sandstone mountains. O/N in Petra camp. Day 5 (PETRA) After breakfast at camp, start visiting Jordan's Jewel "Petra" The Capital City of the Nabateans, a city fully carved in the rose red stones of Wadi Mousa Mountains. You will take a horseback ride; walk through the Siq, the only access to this city. Continue exploring the City. Then visit the Monastery (El Deer). Return to camp for O/N. Day 6 (PETRA) After breakfast at camp, start visiting Sacrifice place, down to Wadi Farasa visiting the Church, then back to Wadi Muthlim. Back to camp in Petra for O/N. Day 7 (PETRA – WADI RUM) After breakfast, transfer from Petra to Wadi Rum, exploring the beauty of its nature, visiting the most spectacular sites off the Beaten track, viewing old graffiti’s and inscriptions, winding throughout canyons and sand dune. Continue to the camp site (Um Fruth). O/N Wadi Rum. Day 8 (WADI RUM – AMMAN) Breakfast at camp, free morning in Wadi Rum for Camel or Jeep tour to continue exploring following the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia. Transfer to Amman for O/N. Day 9 (DEPARTURE VIA AIRPORT OR LAND BORDERS) Breakfast at hotel followed by transfer to Queen Alia International airport or land border for departure.

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