Dead Sea In Style

Itinerary

• Jordan

  Jordan is an Arab country in the Middle East, spanning the southern part of the Syrian Desert down to the Gulf of Aqaba. It shares control of the Dead Sea with Israel. Much of Jordan is covered by the Arabian Desert. The capitol of Amman is in the north-west. Jordan has a rich history; its location astride major trade routes has long made it a prized possession. Jordan has seen numerous civilisations, including the Sumerian, Akkadian, Israelite, Babylonian, Assyrian, Mesopotamian, and Persian empires. Jordan was for a time part of Pharaonic Egypt, and spawned the native Nabatean civilisation who left rich archaeological remains at Petra. Cultures from the west also left their mark, such as the Macedonian, Roman, and Byzantine empires. Since the seventh century the area has been under Muslim and Arab cultures. For a small country it has some superb tourist sites including the carved city of Petra, preserved Roman city of Jerash, old city Amman, Crusader castles, desert of Wadi Rum and Dead Sea resorts. 

• Amman

  Amman's history dates from the bronze age and features grand Roman ruins and some of the region's finest mosques. The old city is centered on the Souk (a colorful traditional market) and the King Hussein Mosque. Since Amman resembles Rome, as it is situated on seven hills, the city was a favorite place for Roman soldiers and officials. Behind the Roman forum stands a Roman theatre—the largest theatre in Jordan—with room for 6,000 spectators. Amman is also home to some of the grandest mosques in the Middle East. The enormous King Abdullah I Mosque is capped by a magnificent blue mosaic dome beneath which 3,000 Muslims may offer prayer. The most unusual mosque in Amman is the Abu Darweesh Mosque covered with an extraordinary black and white checkered pattern and is unique to Jordan.

• Dead Sea

  The Dead Sea is an inland lake lying 400m (1320ft) below sea level in the lower part of the Jordan Valley, which has more minerals and salt than any other body of water in the world and is renowned for its rejuvenating and health-giving properties. Other interesting sights around the Dead Sea include Mount Sodom, a 13km- (8 mile-) long mountain range made up of pure salt which has many caves with extraordinary hanging salt formations, and Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls, written by Essene scribes, were discovered in ancient pottery jars.

• • Dead Sea Sunset
  • Kempinski Ishtar

  Day 1: Amman - Dead Sea

  You will be met by an airport representative who will facilitate the visa process , escort you through customs and immigration, then it is off to baggage claim and finally to passenger pick up. It is here that you will connect with our Kensington associate who will arrange airport transfer to your hotel.

  Airport meet and assist/transfer in Amman with a private vehicle and English speaking driver.

  Transfer from Amman to the Dead Sea.

  Accommodation: Kempinski Ishtar

  Highly commended by the international hospitality industry, the Kempinski Ishtar, located at the Dead Sea, is one of a kind. With 117 rooms and suites with balconies, terraces or verandas, the hotel’s allure is not simply in its proximity to the Dead Sea. It is the chic design and architecture of the property and rooms that lends flair to a vacation. The restaurants, host to international fusions and trendy bar settings, are exciting and full of surprises. With endless views of the sea and the 9 swimming pools on the hotel grounds, some appearing to overflow into the Dead Sea, the hotel is unforgettable.

• • John the Baptist's settlement at Bethany

  Day 2: Dead Sea

  Drive to Dead Sea area to visit the site of John the Baptist's settlement at Bethany beyond the Jordan, where Jesus was baptized, has long been known from the Bible (John 1:28 and 10:40) and from the Byzantine and medieval texts. The site has now been identified on the east bank of the Jordan River, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and is being systematically surveyed, excavated, restored, and prepared to receive pilgrims and visitors. Bethany Beyond the Jordan is located an hour by car from the Jordanian capital Amman and 15 minutes from the Dead Sea hotels area.

  Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

  Accommodation: Kempinski Ishtar
• • Dead Sea Panoramic Complex

  Day 3: Dead Sea

  Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

  A private vehicle and driver will pick you up and deliver you to the Dead Sea Panoramic Complex. From here, enjoy the absolutely stunning sunset views of the Dead Sea while enjoy the crisp clean air at this high elevation. This complex also contains the Dead Sea Museum which informs about the physical and chemical characteristics of the Dead Sea, while highlighting the relationship between the Dead Sea and human beings, in an attempt to promote the conservation and protection of the area.

  Accommodation: Kempinski Ishtar
• • Amman

  Day 4: Dead Sea - Amman

  Avail of a private transfer between the Dead Sea and Amman.

  Accommodation: Depart

  Depart from Amman international airport - end of itinerary.

Accommodation

• • Kempinski Ishtar

  Kempinski Ishtar

  Highly commended by the international hospitality industry, the Kempinski Ishtar, located at the Dead Sea, is one of a kind. With 117 rooms and suites with balconies, terraces or verandas, the hotel’s allure is not simply in its proximity to the Dead Sea. It is the chic design and architecture of the property and rooms that lends flair to a vacation. The restaurants, host to international fusions and trendy bar settings, are exciting and full of surprises. With endless views of the sea and the 9 swimming pools on the hotel grounds, some appearing to overflow into the Dead Sea, the hotel is unforgettable.

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