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The magic of Petra and the oldest spa in the world, the Dead Sea.
This three-night vacation is an add-on trip to our incredible
Gay Israel & Tel Aviv Gay Pride Tour
June 5 - 13, 2015!
Petra is one of those places that as soon as you see photos of the archealogical ruin, you are dying to go.
Ask most gay men who are avid travelers to list the top three destinations that they are dying to visit, and Petra, in the Kingdom of Jordan almost always makes the list.
Petra is an archeological city that was established around the 6th century BCE as a capital for the Nabataeans. Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, and UNESCO considers Petra "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage."
Today, it is widely considered one of the world's most awe-inspiring architectural gems.
Zoom Vacations' trip to Petra reveals Petra's rich history, culture and and beauty with the best guides in the country, and while enjoying Jordan's finest hotels.
• Services of a Zoom Vacations Concierge throughout the trip
• Meet & greet service inside the airport upon arrival & departure.
• Private arrival airport transfer by air-conditioned 4 seated car with a driver from Queen Alia airport to Four Seasons Hotel Amman on private basis
• Transfers and excursions by a private air-conditioned small bus with a driver and guide from Amman to Petra, and from Petra to the Dead Sea
• The best 5 star hotels in Jordan
• Breakfast daily
• A Professional English speaking guide and a Zoom Concierge throughout the trip.
• Horse ride in Petra.
• All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary.
• Portages at airports and hotels.
• All land and Zoom Vacations event transfers
Gay Israel & Tel Aviv Gay Pride Tour
June 5 - 13, 2015
Day 1 - Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Amman, Jordan
Arrive at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. Be met by our representative inside the airport, and be assisted through customs and immigration then head to the elegant Four Seasons Hotel Amman by private vehicle, for overnight.
Accommodations: Four Seasons Hotel Amman, 5 Stars
Day 2 - Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Petra, Jordan
Buffet Breakfast at leisure in hotel.
Morning:
After breakfast, depart hotel to visit the ancient city of Petra, built from 800 BC to 100 AD by Nabetean Arabs as a fortress, carved out of craggy rocks in an area which was virtually inaccessible. In the first and second century, the city reached the apex of its prosperity under Roman rule. When shipping slowly displaced caravan routes, however, the city's importance gradually dwindled. Petra fell into disuse and was lost to the world until 1812, when it was "re-discovered" by the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt. Today, Petra is Jordan's number 1 tourist attraction, known as the "rose-red city half as old as time". The city covers an area of about 100 square kilometers, where over 800 monuments can be found. On arrival, we will enter this UNESCO World Heritage site on horseback.
Accommodations: The Movenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel, Petra, 5 Stars
Meals Included: Buffet breakfast
Day 3 - Thursday, June 4, 2015
The Dead Sea, Jordan
Buffet Breakfast at leisure in hotel.
Morning:
We drive to the Dead Sea, enjoying, movies, snacks, and laughs on the way. The Dead Sea has for centuries been a spa retreat, so it is befitting that we stay in the best hotel in the area, with the best rated spa in the Middle East. The Dead Sea is world renowned for its healing properties. It's also a LOT of fun.
Afternoon:
Afternoon at leisure to float in the Dead Sea, take in a spa treatment, and more.
Accommodations: The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar, Swaimeh, 5 Stars
Meals Included: Buffet breakfast
Day 4 - Friday, June 5, 2015
The Dead Sea, Jordan
Buffet Breakfast at leisure in hotel.
Morning:
Morning at leisure to float in the Dead Sea, take in a spa treatment, and more.
Hotel check out. After your morning enjoying the Dead Sea, you will be assisted with your luggage and check out, and transferred to Queen Alia International Airport for our departure, or via air conditioned vehicle if continuing on to Israel.
Meals Included: Buffet breakfast
• Gay Israel & Tel Aviv Gay Pride Tour - June 5 - 13, 2015
Amman
Four Seasons Hotel Amman *****
1 night
Located between the prestigious Al Sweifiyah residential area and the Shmeisani financial district, Four Seasons Hotel Amman is a crown jewel in the heart of Jordan's bustling capital city.
Enjoy two luxurious Romanesque pools, one outdoor and one indoor, offering poolside fruit kebabs, towels and even sunglasses.
Four Seasons Hotel Amman has a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply). This 5-star hotel features business amenities including a 24-hour business center and audiovisual equipment. The hotel offers 3 restaurants along with 2 bars/lounges. Additional amenities include a health club, spa services, and a sauna.
 Guest Rooms are the largest in the city, beautifully and elegantly decorated. Guests enjoy comfortable beds, beautiful bathrooms, great city views, and Modern conveniences.
Enjoy contemporary decor with arabesque touches and one king or queen bed, or two twin beds featuring plush pillows, the softest of sheeting and duvet. Magnificent views welcome you to an elegant retreat offering every amenity, including marble bath with separate walk-in massaging shower, generous work area and high-speed Internet access.
Petra
The Mövenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel *****
1 night
 The Mövenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel is a 10-minute drive from the entrance to the historic site of Petra. Situated at an altitude of 1,400 m, this hotel offers breathtaking views over sweeping hillsides. The hotel was designed by the recipient of the Agha Khan Award for Islamic Architecture, Engineer Rasem Badran.
Relax in the unique 110 sqm heated indoor pool located on the hotel's garden level. Surrounded with windows opened during summer, enjoy the view onto the private terrace.
All the hotel's 90 rooms and suites are spacious and most have extraordinary views over the Great Rift Valley. Interconnecting rooms and non-smoking rooms are available on request.
 All rooms are equipped with hairdryer, digital satellite TV, direct-dial phone, coffee and tea-making facilities and air-conditioning. A special benefit is our free minibar, available in all rooms.
The hotel's Al Madafa main dining room and the Al Nadeem Bar, each with its own terrace, invite you to relax and enjoy life.
Recreational facilities cater for young and old, whatever the weather. Swim in the 110-square metre heated indoor pool, or relax on the large outdoor terrace after a strenuous workout in the fully equipped gym.
The Dead Sea
The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar *****
1 night
 Hidden away for centuries in the cradle of history and the lowest point on Earth, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar welcomes you to the world's oldest and very first natural spa – The Dead Sea!
The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea offers three luxurious enclaves set amidst gardens dotted with lagoons, waterfalls and private pools, where ancient olive trees mingle with bamboo palms, providing guests with absolute privacy in a serene and exclusive setting. Designed in affectionate tribute to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is built with local stone boasting 345 rooms and suites within a stylish Arabesque monument building that weaves clean and simple lines into an Arabian theme.
All rooms and suites are enriched with quintessential facilities, luxurious Dead Sea inspired amenities, and complimentary benefits.
 From prolific infinity pools to soothing treatment rooms. Our facilities are at your disposal to help you create your private sanctuary of healing and enchantment. The resort is exclusive to resident hotel guests only. Plunge into the popular Lazy River during the day, get that perfect tan by the modernly designed Sunken Pool. Take a gentle swim at sunset in the Ashur Pool, then top it all off with a brisk lap under the starry sky in the Akkad Infinity Pool. Take your pick from several heated and non-heated pools.
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