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Jordan
Jordan
Journeys through Jordan
Aqaba
Since time immemorial, Jordan has
been a crossroad for migrating people,
invading armies and international trade.
With a history dating back over two
millennia, the country teems with
mementoes of many races, including
walled Canaanite cities, Greek palaces,
Muslim shrines, Byzantine churches,
the huge Roman city of Jerash and
the lost city of Petra, hewn by the
Nabataeans from solid rock.
The capital city of Amman spreads across 19 hills, many of which are
over 800 metres above sea level. Downtown Amman is located around
the King Hussein Mosque, at the lowest level of the city. The big, blue
dome of the King Abdullah Mosque as well as the black and white
striped Abu Darwish Mosque are important landmarks of the city.
One of the highlights of Amman is the Roman Theatre, with a capacity
of 6,000 people. The National Archaeological Museum and the Jordan
National Gallery of Fine Arts inform the visitors about the history and
culture of Jordan.
More spectacular than
the capital city of Amman,
is the ancient Roman city
of Jerash. It is remarkably
well preserved, compact
and easily accessible.
The huge hippodrome
for 15,000 visitors, the
South Theatre with
amazing acoustics,
the large Oval Plaza
and the colonnaded
street and many other
sites of Jerash make the
city Jordan’s major
attraction after Petra.
A well-travelled bridge between sea
and desert, east and west, the
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is
a land of mesmerising beauty and
contrasts. The nature of Jordan varies
from the stunning desert landscapes of Wadi Rum to the green valley
of the Jordan River and the unique, salty beaches of the Dead Sea.
In the south the Gulf of Aqaba offers opportunities for water sports.
In the desert of Wadi Rum camping, hiking and jeep tours are offered.
Experience the old Bedouin lifestyle during a camel ride from Wadi Rum
to Wadi Mousa near Petra and Aqaba. Jeep tours and climbing excursions
can also be arranged. Today, Jordan also offers relaxation and
rejuvenation at the luxurious resort spas set on the shores of the Dead
Sea – a great escape from the stress of modern life.
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Jerash
Jordan
King Abdullah Mosque, Amman
Entertainment
Oriental coffee shops, local and international restaurants, Kan Zayman
restaurant and tourism village, hotel bars and discothèques.
Sports and leisure
Horse and camel riding at Petra; spas, health treatments and swimming
at the Dead Sea.
Events
Jerash Music Festival (July – August); Petra Exhibition (September –
January).
Exploring by road
Jordan offers a good network of roads. Car hire is available.
Certainly one of the biggest attractions in the Middle East is the city
of Petra. Visitors who walk to the As-Siq, the dramatic, long and narrow
gorge to The Treasury in the early hours of the morning, can see the first
rays of the sun shine on this marvellous building, giving it the pink colour
it is so famous for, during the rest of the day. The Royal Tombs and
The Monastery are further attractions in the imposing city and offer
great views of the old city centre.
Sightseeing
The city of Petra, the Roman city of Jerash, mountain and desert
landscapes, castle ruins, Roman theatres, churches, mosques and
the Dead Sea.
Accommodation
City hotels, resort spas and valley hotels.
Family activities
Hashemite Square, Luna Park and Haya Cultural Centre in Amman,
the aquarium and the beaches in Aqaba. Children’s entertainment
and activities at the Dead Sea resort spas.
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Shopping
What you can buy – Bedouin rugs and tapestries, embroidery, brass
and copper goods, ceramics, handmade glass, inlaid boxes, coloured
sand bottles, silver Bedouin jewellery and natural Dead Sea beauty
products.
Where you can buy – Souks, shopping malls and tourist bazaars.
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Jordan
Tours
Jordan Explorer
7 days/6 nights • Chauffeur-driven private car tour
for a jeep tour of the enchanting desert. Later on, you proceed to
the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Overnight at the Dead Sea.
Amman • Petra • Dead Sea • Amman
• Jerash – the well-preserved Roman city
• Mount Nebo – believed to be the Tomb of Moses
• Petra – Jordan’s most celebrated attraction and
a World Heritage site
• The Dead Sea – the lowest point on earth
Day 6: Dead Sea
A full-day at leisure to enjoy one of the most spectacular and spiritual
landscapes on earth and the world’s richest source of natural salts.
You could opt to indulge in the many therapies available at the luxurious
spa available at your hotel. Overnight at the Dead Sea.
Day 7: Dead Sea –– Amman (60 kilometres)
Transfer from your hotel to Queen Alia
International Airport for your return flight home.
This tour features many of the country’s most famous sites, including
Roman temples, Byzantine churches, the rose-red city of Petra and the
extraordinary landscapes of Wadi Rum.
Total distance: 800 kilometres.
Day 1: Amman
Arrive at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport and transfer to your
hotel. Overnight in Amman.
Day 2: Amman (50 kilometres)
Your morning tour of the city introduces the major sights of Amman
including the Citadel and the Temple of Hercules. Proceed on to Jerash,
one of the most well-preserved Roman cities before returning back.
Overnight in Amman.
Day 3: Amman –– Petra (380 kilometres)
After breakfast, you drive to Madaba, the city of mosaics, visiting Mount
Nebo and the castles
of Mkawer and Kerak
Dead Sea
before proceeding
to Petra. Overnight
in Petra.
Day 4: Petra
A full-day for you
to explore Petra’s
magnificent tombs,
temples and other
buildings, before
visiting the 8,000-yearold stone-age villages.
Overnight in Petra.
Tour available as:
• Private chauffeur-drive – Including air-conditioned car or
four-wheel drive vehicle as applicable to the journey, Englishspeaking local tour guide and pre-booked accommodation.
• Tailor-made option.
Day 5: Petra –– Dead
Sea (310 kilometres)
After breakfast, you
transfer to Wadi Rum
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Amman
Amman
City of seven hills
Located on the ancient trade routes linking the Mediterranean and
Arabia, Amman, like Rome is built on seven hills. It is a fascinating
city of contrasts – a unique blend of old and new, ideally situated
on a hilly area between the desert and the fertile Jordan valley.
Hills covered with beige, pale ochre and white houses gave rise
to the name ‘The White City’.
huge Roman ruined city of Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman
provincial towns in the world; Desert Castles and the Dead Sea
Resort spas.
Best buys: Amman’s gold souk for a variety of handmade jewellery
and tourist shops for traditional handicrafts. Al Khayyam Oriental Bazaar
for handcrafted copper items, mother of pearl and olivewood products.
Shopping is also available in Sweifeh, Jabal Al-Hussein, Abdoun Mall
and Amman Mall.
Whilst present day Amman is a relatively new city which has grown
rapidly over the past 50 years, it is one of the oldest inhabited
places in the world and evidence of its long history can be found
in its well-preserved Roman buildings.
Out and about: Amman’s nightlife is centred around dining out, hotel
bars and nightclubs. Well worth a visit is Kan Zayman, an authenticallyrestored Jordanian village offering excellent food and craft shops.
In the commercial heart of the city, modern buildings, restaurants
and boutiques rub shoulders with traditional coffee shops and artisans’
workshops. The residential suburbs consist of mainly tree-lined streets
and avenues flanked by elegant, almost uniform white houses.
The downtown area is much older and more traditional with smaller
businesses producing and selling everything from intricate jewellery
to everyday household items.
Places of interest: The Roman Amphitheatre, dating back to 151 AD
and built to seat 6,000 people and the Folklore Museum; nearby the
LE ROYAL AMMAN
HOTEL
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Amman
Excursions/Hotels
Amman and Jerash
tour
Full-day chauffeur-driven private car
excursion from Amman
This tour covers some of the most
well-known historical sites in Amman as well
as one of the best-preserved Roman
provincial towns in the world – Jerash.
Roman Theatre
The tour begins with a visit to the Citadel.
Towering above downtown Amman, the
Citadel is the site of ancient Rabbath-Ammon
and excavations here have revealed
numerous Roman and early Islamic remains.
You then proceed to the Roman Theatre,
an imposing monument set into the side of
the mountain, which can seat 6,000 people
and is still used for performances today.
Our next visit is the National Archaeological
Museum, which houses an excellent
collection of antiquities, including the famous
Copper Scroll of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Drive on to the ancient city of Jerash, acknowledged internationally
as one of the largest and most well-preserved sites of Roman architecture
in the world. Hidden for centuries in the sand, Jerash reveals a fine
example of the grand, formal provincial Roman urbanism comprising
paved and colonnaded streets, hilltop temples, theatres, public squares
and plazas and city walls.
Grand Hyatt Amman
Location: Jabal Amman – Third Circle.
This luxurious hotel is located in the heart of Amman’s business,
shopping and diplomatic district and is linked to Zara Expo,
the capital’s premier conference and exhibition centre. With its
convenient location, well-appointed rooms and quality service,
it is a perfect venue for business and leisure travellers alike.
Queen Alia International Airport is 30 kilometres away.
Grand Hyatt Amman features some of the finest restaurants in
Amman. An array of dining options caters to different culinary
tastes. The hotel’s restaurant range from Indochine, where the
beauty and sensuality of 1930s Vietnam is captured together with
the intricate flavours of exotic Asia; the hotel’s Italian restaurant,
L’lncontro, where Milanese chic is fused with innovative cuisine
and the Grand Café for lavish buffets. The Club Olympus Spa offers
a choice of recreational activities for the well-being of the guests.
Facilities: 311 rooms and suites. Three restaurants, two bars,
24-hour room service, shops, hairdresser, beauty salon, safety
deposit boxes, business centre, babysitting, interconnecting
and non-smoking rooms.
Grand Rooms: AirGrand Room
conditioning, hairdryer,
bathrobe, TV, data ports,
minibar and safe.
Sports and leisure: Indoor
and outdoor pools, fitness
centre, spa, sauna, jacuzzi,
steam bath, massage and
aerobics.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1200 hours.
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Hotels
Four Seasons Hotel Amman
Location: Jabal Amman – Fifth Circle.
Located between the prestigious Al Sweifiyah residential area
and the Shmeissani financial district, the Four Seasons Hotel
Amman offers the city’s finest setting for business or leisure.
Guests can also experience spa secrets from the Dead Sea at
this hotel. Queen Alia International Airport is 30 kilometres away.
Facilities: 192 rooms and suites. Three restaurants, two bars,
24-hour room service, shops, hairdresser, beauty salon, safety
deposit boxes, business centre, babysitting, interconnecting
and non-smoking rooms.
Deluxe Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, data
port, wireless connectivity,
CD, DVD, minibar and safe.
Sports and leisure: Indoor and
outdoor pools, fitness centre,
spa, sauna, jacuzzi, steam bath,
massage and squash courts.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Superior Room
Check-out: 1200 hours.
Le Royal Amman Hotel
Location: Jabal Amman – Third Circle.
Located on a hilltop in the heart of the capital city, this ultra-modern
hospitality complex atop Jabal Amman stands out as the city’s
loftiest structure, lending importance to all the streets adjoining it.
Le Royal Amman Hotel offers elegant rooms and luxurious facilities.
Queen Alia International Airport is 28 kilometres away.
Facilities: 281 rooms and suites. Five restaurants, four bars,
24-hour room service, shops, hairdresser, beauty salon, safety
deposit boxes, business centre,
babysitting, interconnecting
and non-smoking rooms.
Deluxe Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, minibar,
tea and coffee, iron and safe.
Sports and leisure: Indoor and
outdoor pool, fitness centre, spa,
sauna, jacuzzi, steam bath and
massage.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Deluxe Room
Check-out: 1200 hours.
Hotel InterContinental Jordan
Location: Jabal Amman – Between Second and Third Circle.
The hotel is located in the heart of the diplomatic area, situated
on the highest of Amman’s seven hills and commands spectacular
views. The country’s many attractions, including the Roman city
of Jerash and the ancient mosaics of Madaba are within easy reach.
Queen Alia International Airport is 30 kilometres away.
Facilities: 440 rooms and suites. Five restaurants, bar, 24-hour
room service, shopping arcade, hairdresser, business centre,
interconnecting and non-smoking
rooms. Suitable for the physically
challenged.
Superior Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, TV, data ports, minibar
and safe.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor pool
and indoor lap pool, children’s
pool, fitness centre, spa, sauna,
jacuzzi, steam bath and massage.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Superior Room
Check-out: 1200 hours.
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Hotels
Le Méridien Amman
Location: Shmeissani.
Situated on top of a hill overlooking the city, Le Méridien Amman
is at the heart of the commercial area, adjacent to the largest
shopping mall in Amman. The hotel is within walking distance
of The Royal Culture Centre and boasts a Convention Centre
and Exhibition Halls. Queen Alia International Airport is 35 kilometres
away.
Facilities: 432 rooms and suites. Seven restaurants, bar, 24-hour
room service, shopping arcade, hairdresser, beauty salon, safety
deposit boxes, business centre,
babysitting, interconnecting and
non-smoking rooms.
Executive Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, data ports
and minibar.
Sports and leisure: Indoor and
outdoor pools, fitness centre, sauna,
jacuzzi, steam bath and massage.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Executive Room
Check-out: 1200 hours.
Amman Marriott Hotel
Location: Shmeissani.
This hotel offers travellers the ideal combination of excellent service
and warm hospitality for which Jordan is famous. Located in the
business district of Shmeissani and close to the commercial areas
of Amman, the hotel provides easy access to the historical sites
and cultural attractions of the city. Queen Alia International Airport
is 35 kilometres away.
Facilities: 293 rooms and suites. Four restaurants, two bars,
24-hour room service, shops, hairdresser, beauty salon, safety
deposit boxes, business centre,
babysitting, interconnecting and
Deluxe Room
non-smoking rooms.
Deluxe Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, TV, data ports, minibar,
tea and coffee, iron and safe.
Sports and leisure: Indoor and
outdoor pools, fitness centre, sauna,
jacuzzi, steam bath and massage.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Check-out: 1200 hours.
Crowne Plaza Amman
Location: Umm Utheina.
Set on Amman’s highest hill, this beautiful hotel is connected to
the largest shopping arcade in the city and is just a kilometre away
from the desert highway providing easy access to Petra, Aqaba
and Jerash. Queen Alia International Airport is 35 kilometres away.
Facilities: 279 rooms and suites. Four restaurants, two bars,
24-hour room service, nightclub, shops, hairdresser, beauty salon,
safety deposit boxes, business centre, babysitting, interconnecting
and non-smoking rooms.
Standard Rooms: Airconditioning, hairdryer,
TV, data ports, minibar,
tea and coffee, iron and safe.
Sports and leisure: Indoor
and outdoor pools with separate
kids pool, fitness centre, sauna,
jacuzzi, steam bath, Turkish bath,
massage and tennis courts.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Standard Room
Check-out: 1200 hours.
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Aqaba
Excursions
Aqaba is a microcosm of all the
good things Jordan has to offer,
including a fascinating history with
some outstanding sites, excellent
hotels and activities, superb visitor
facilities, good shopping and
welcoming, friendly people.
For the family: The Aqaba Region
Archaeological Museum; the Aqaba
Castle.
Best buys: Duty Free shopping,
offers a great selection of handcrafted souvenirs, such as the
traditional Bedouin jewellery and
sand bottles. The Queen Noor
Hussein Foundation, supports local
crafts people and supplies several
outlets in Aqaba with a stunning selection of hand-made clothing,
carpets, cushion covers, wall-hangings, pottery and glassware.
Out and about: Hotels, restaurants, bars and local coffee shops.
Sporting attractions: Diving, snorkelling and sailing.
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Discovering the Red Sea
With its wealth of other attractions, Jordan’s splendid Red Sea Resort is
often overlooked by modern-day visitors. But apart from being a delightful
place for discerning holidaymakers, this is actually a great base from
which to explore various places of interest in southern Jordan.
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Petra tour
Ad-Deir Monastery
Full-day chauffeur–driven private
car tour from Aqaba
The giant red mountains and vast mausoleums of a departed race have
nothing in common with modern civilisation and ask nothing of it except
to be appreciated at their true value - as one of the greatest wonders
ever created by nature and man.
Although much has been written about Petra, nothing really prepares
you for this amazing place. It has to be seen to be believed. Considered
a wonder of the ancient world, Petra is without doubt Jordan’s most
valuable treasure. This unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the
Nabataeans, over 2,000 years ago, turned it into an important junction for
the silk, spice and other trade routes.
Visiting Petra for the first time
is always an unforgettable
experience. We first stop by
the Qasr al-Bint Temple of the
Nabatean capital, the site is aweinspiring in every aspect. What
really leaves an impression
however, is the walk through the
Siq, the narrow ancient entrance
to the site that is surrounded by
cliffs soaring up to 80 metres
high. Nearing the end of the
gorge the Treasury reveals itself
to the visitors. After exploring the
site you will be transferred back
to Aqaba city.
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Aqaba
Hotels
InterContinental Aqaba Resort
Location: Red Sea.
This hotel is situated on it’s own private beach on the shores of
the Red Sea in the Gulf of Aqaba. The resort is within walking
distance to the shopping and business districts of downtown
Aqaba. Queen Alia International Airport is 300 kilometres away.
Facilities: 255 rooms and suites. Six restaurants, bars, 24-hour
room service, beauty salon, safety deposit boxes, business centre,
interconnecting and non-smoking rooms.
Deluxe Rooms: Airconditioning, hairdryer,
bathrobe, TV, data port,
minibar, tea and coffee
and safe.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor
pool, fitness centre, spa,
sauna, steam room, jacuzzi
and massage.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Check-out: 1200 hours.
Deluxe Room
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba
Location: Red Sea.
This hotel is situated on the shores of Aqaba’s sandy beaches and
the azure waters of the Red Sea. This resort is within walking
distance to the shopping and business districts of downtown
Aqaba. Queen Alia International Airport is 300 kilometres away.
Facilities: 201 rooms and suites. Six restaurants, bars,
24-hour room service, beauty salon, safety deposit boxes,
business centre, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms.
Deluxe Rooms: Airconditioning, hairdryer,
bathrobe, TV, data port,
minibar, tea and coffee and
safe.
Sports and leisure: Indoor and
outdoor pools, fitness centre,
spa, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi
and massage.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Check-out: 1200 hours.
Deluxe Room
Mövenpick Resort Tala Bay Aqaba
Location: Red Sea.
This hotel is situated on the idyllic southern shores of the Red Sea,
an area blessed with year-round sunshine. The resort is 15 minutes
driving distance to the shopping and business districts of downtown
Aqaba. Queen Alia International Airport is 300 kilometres away.
Facilities: 306 rooms and suites. Eight restaurants, bars,
24-hour room service, beauty salon, safety deposit boxes,
business centre, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms.
Deluxe Rooms: Airconditioning, hairdryer,
Deluxe Room
bathrobe, TV, data port,
minibar, tea and coffee
and safe.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor
pool, fitness centre, spa,
sauna, steam room, jacuzzi
and massage.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Check-out: 1200 hours.
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Dead Sea
The Dead Sea
Lowest point on the earth’s surface
The Dead Sea has a historical and spiritual legacy of its own. Although
sparsely populated and serenely quiet, the area is believed to be the site
of five biblical cities. With much of the landscape virtually unchanged
since ancient times, this is a favourite spot for a holiday.
For the family: The Dead Sea
resorts cater to families and
offer a variety of children’s
activities.
Just 40 minutes from Amman this landlocked salt lake is 410 metres
below sea level – the lowest point on the earth’s surface. Its warm,
soothing waters are rich in beneficial minerals that soothe the skin and
because of its high salt content you can simply relax in it and float away
with ease.
Best buys: Dead Sea mud
products and international
beauty treatments.
Out and about: Hotel
restaurants and bars. The city
of Amman is just a 40-minute
drive.
The resorts of the Dead Sea offer luxurious accommodation, fine dining,
children’s activities freshwater swimming pools, spa treatments and
leisure activities and are the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate in
a beautiful, natural and tranquil environment. The elegant spas provide
a full range of both Dead Sea and international brand beauty treatments
allowing you to indulge in the art of well-being.
Sporting attractions:
Swimming, tennis, walking,
massage and spa treatments.
Places of interest: Mount Nebo is situated west of Madaba on the edge
of the plateau and on a clear day it is possible to see the Dead Sea and
the spires of the churches; Lot’s Sanctuary, a historic cave located on
Modern Safi set on a hill by a tiny spring overlooking the Dead Sea; the
Mujib Nature Reserve, the ruined Roman city of Jerash which was
discovered in 1806, Madaba with its ancient mosaics of the Byzantine era
makes an excellent day trip. The most interesting mosaic is in the Greek
Orthodox church of St George.
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Dead Sea
Excursions/Hotels
Bethany and Mount
Nebo tour
Half-day chauffeur-driven private car
excursion from Dead Sea
This excursion covers the ancient sites
around the area of the Dead Sea.
Our first stop is Mount Nebo. Attracting
tourists from around the world, Mount Nebo
is the burial site of Moses. The view from the
top of this mountain offers expansive views
that encompass the Jordan River Valley, the
Dead Sea and beyond. According to legend,
this is also the place where Jeremiah hid the
Ark of the Covenant and it has been
a place of pilgrimage for early Christians.
The church at the site contains six tombs, from different periods and has
been found hollowed out of the rock beneath the mosaic-covered floor of
the church. In the present presbytery you can see remnants of mosaics,
the earliest of which is a panel with a braided cross.
Our next stop is Bethany - it is believed John the Baptist preached and
baptized here and it is often referred to as Bethany Beyond the Jordan.
Close by is Tell a-Kharrar and Elijah’s hill identified in texts of the
Byzantine and Mediaeval eras, as well as modern archaeological
documents.
Visitors can also see other stunning archaeological discoveries like the
architectural remains of a 5th century Byzantine monastery as well as
a 3rd century building with fine mosaics and a cave where John the
Baptist is believed to have lived.
Mount Nebo
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar
Location: Dead Sea.
The hotel is a masterpiece inspired by Babylonian architecture.
The hotel complex is made up of three luxurious enclaves set
amidst gardens, lagoons, waterfalls and private pools, providing
guests with absolute privacy in a serene setting by the Dead Sea.
Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport is 70 kilometres away.
The Anantara Spa offers an experience in luxury. Pamper yourself
before indulging at one of the hotel’s many fine restaurants.
Facilities: 345 rooms and suites. Five restaurants, two bars, 24-hour
room service, shops, safety deposit boxes, business centre, children’s
activities, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms.
Superior Rooms: All rooms feature a sea view and balcony. Airconditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, data ports with complimentary
internet access, complimentary minibar, tea and coffee and safe.
Ishtar Superior Rooms: Additionally these rooms are in the village
enclave and are larger.
Sports and leisure: Nine outdoor pools, fitness centre, spa, sauna,
jacuzzi, steam bath and tennis courts.
Check-in: 1500 hours/Check-out: 1200 hours.
Ishtar Superior Room
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Dead Sea
Hotels
Evason Ma’In Hot Springs & Six Senses Spa
Location: Ma’In Hot Springs, Dead Sea.
Set like an oasis amongst spectacular mountain landscapes and
natural hot springs, this luxurious resort is located along the Dead
Sea and provides a serene atmosphere. Lying 264-metres below sea
level, Ma’In Hot Springs is the inspired site for the well-appointed
Evason Ma’In Hot Springs & Six Senses Spa. Queen Alia International
Airport is 60 kilometres away.
Facilities: 97 rooms and suites. Three restaurants, two bars, 24-hour
room service, shops, safety deposit boxes, business centre, butler
service, children’s activities, babysitting, interconnecting and
non-smoking rooms.
Evason Rooms: Balcony or terrace,
air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe,
TV, DVD, data ports, minibar, tea and
coffee and safe.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor pools,
fitness room, spa, sauna, jacuzzi, steam
bath and massage.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Evason Room
Check-out: 1200 hours.
Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa
Location: Dead Sea.
Situated 400 metres below sea level, this hotel is tucked between
the mountains and the Dead Sea. The resort provides a good base
from which to explore the main attractions of the Dead Sea.
Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport is 70 kilometres away.
Facilities: 251 rooms and suites. Four restaurants, two bars,
24-hour room service, safety deposit boxes, business centre,
children’s activities, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms.
Deluxe Rooms: These rooms offer views of either the
Dead Sea and/or pool areas.
Air-conditioning, hairdryer, TV,
data ports, minibar, tea and
coffee, iron and safe.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor
pool with jacuzzi and salt water
pools, fitness room, spa, sauna,
steam bath, tennis court,
jogging track and games room.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Check-out: 1200 hours.
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea
Location: Dead Sea.
Located on the north-eastern shore of the Dead Sea, the hotel is
built to resemble a traditional stone village. This striking architecture
creates an ambience and sets the mood for a holiday that is exotic
yet restful. The hotel is well-known for the largest and most advanced
spa in the Middle East. Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport is
70 kilometres away.
Facilities: 346 rooms and suites. Six restaurants, three bars, 24-hour
room service, shops, safety deposit boxes, business centre, children’s
activities and playground, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms.
Suitable for the physically challenged.
Standard Rooms: These rooms offer
a balcony, air-conditioning, hairdryer,
bathrobe, TV, minibar, tea and coffee
and safe.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor pool, fitness
centre, spa, sauna, jacuzzi, steam bath,
solarium, massage and tennis courts.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Standard Room
Check-out: 1200 hours.
189
Deluxe Room