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 Egypt Gay Tour & Nile Cruise Add-On Trip!
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."
Zoom Vacations trip to Jordan is a perfect add-on to the Zoom Egypt trip and explores the history, culture, cuisine, and gay nightlife with sensational guides, while enjoying the finest hotels in Jordan.
• Services of a Zoom Vacations Concierge throughout the trip
• Meet & greet service inside the airport upon arrival & departure, available upon request, to make your arrival as carefree as possible.
• Swim in the world famous rejuvenating waters of the Dead Sea
• Transport in air conditioned vehicle from Amman to Petra, and Petra to the Dead Sea
• Professionally guided tour of Petra
• Accommodations at the finest 5 star hotel on the Dead Sea, and the best spa in the Middle East
• Transfers & excursions by a private air-conditioned small bus with a driver throughout
• Breakfast daily
• Professional English speaking guides throughout the trip
• All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary.
• Tour the caves of Qumran, where back in 1948 a Bedouin boy herding his sheep discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls
• All land and Zoom Vacations event transfers
Amman, Petra, The Dead Sea, and more!
Day 1 - October 07, 2022
Arrive in Amman, Jordan
 Welcome to Jordan!
Arrive at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. You will be met by our representative inside the airport, holding a sign with your name on it and be assisted through customs and immigration. Your driver will take you to the elegant Four Seasons Hotel Amman by private vehicle, for overnight.
Tonight, dinner reservations have been made for our group for who have arrived and are interested in joining.
Accommodations: The St. Regis Amman Hotel , Amman, 5*
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 - October 08, 2022
Amman and Jerash tour
 Buffet Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart for Amman and Jerash tour, including Lunch, returning to the hotel at approximately 5:00 PM.
The Citadel which towers above the city from atop Jabal al-Qala’a is a good place to begin a tour of the city. The Citadel is the site of ancient Rabbath-Ammon, and excavations here have revealed numerous Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic remains. The most impressive building of the Citadel, known simply as al-Qasr ("the Palace"), dates back to the Islamic Umayyad period. Its exact function is unclear, but it includes a monumental gateway, an audience hall and four vaulted chambers. A colonnaded street also runs through the complex. To the north and northeast are the ruins of Umayyad palace grounds.
Downhill from the Citadel and five minutes’ walk east from downtown, the Roman Theatre is the most obvious and impressive relic of ancient Philadelphia. The theatre, which was built during the reign of Antonius Pius (138-161 CE), is cut into the northern side of a hill that once served as a necropolis-or graveyard. It is very similar in design to the amphitheatre at Jerash, and can accommodate 6000 spectators. The theatre is still used periodically for sporting and cultural events.
 Next, you will be transferred to Jerash. Nestled in the hills of Gilead is the Greco-Roman city of Jerash, where archeological remains from Neolithic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Umayyad eras have been found, amongst others. Jerash's golden age, however arrived with Roman rule. Today, Jerash is acknowledged as one of the best-preserved province cities of the Roman Empire. Jerash was also a member of the Decapolis, a dynamic commercial league of ten Greco-Roman cities which were grouped together because of their language, culture, location and political status, with each functioning as an autonomous city-state.
Lunch Included at a local restaurant.
Al Reef Al Lebnani is an elegant dining option specializing in genuine Lebanese cuisine, offering a varied menu along with exceptional Lebanese service and Arab hospitality and gastronomy.
Accommodations: The St. Regis Amman Hotel, Amman, 5*
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3 - October 09, 2022
Petra, Jordan
Buffet Breakfast at the hotel.
Arrival at Petra. Built from 800 BC to 100 AD by Nabetean Arabs as a fortress, Petra was 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.
Afternoon at Leisure. We suggest eating before tonight’s event.
 8:15 PM: Meet your guide who will walk with you to the visitor’s center to join the night walking tour in Petra. The tour starts at 8:30, and goes until 10:30.
Experience the magical atmosphere of a candle-lit visit to the rose-red city of Petra. The special aura of the ancient Nabatean trading empire comes to life as you enjoy a stroll through the mysterious Siq of Petra.
At Al- Khazneh (The Treasury), listen to music and stories and experience Petra just as the travel-weary traders of old must have known it. The excursion departs from the Petra Visitors Center at 8:30, returning at around 10:30.
10:30 PM: Walk back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Accommodations: The Mövenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel , Petra, 5*
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4 - October 10, 2022
Wadi Rum, Jordan
 Buffet Full Breakfast is served at our hotel.
We drive about 1.5 hours to Wadi Rum.
Otherwise known as Valley of the Moon, Wadi Rum is the largest - and most magnificent - of Jordan's desert landscapes and has been virtually untouched by humans. A maze of monolithic rock formations rises up from the desert floor to heights of 1,750 meters (5,740 feet), creating a natural challenge for serious mountaineers. However, Wadi Rum may be best known for its connection with British officer T. E. Lawrence, who passed through several times during the Arab Revolt of 1917–18. In the 1980s one of the rock formations in Wadi Rum was named "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom" after Lawrence's book penned in the aftermath of the war, although the 'Seven Pillars' referred to in the book have no connection with Rum.
Afternoon: Meet your guide and explore the desert on a board a 4x4 bedouin vehicle.
Enjoy a two-hour excursion of Wadi Rum in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Please note that this excursion is conducted on board a basic, but comfortable, vehicle, which is operated by a local charity foundation. All money generated through these tours helps support the livelihood of the local Bedouins.
We drive to the Dead Sea, enjoying, movies, snacks, and laughs on the way.
Accommodations: Desert Camp, Wadi Rum
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 5 - October 11, 2022
Dead Sea
 Full Breakfast is served at our hotel.
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 at leisure to float in the Dead Sea, take in a spa treatment, and more.
Accommodations: The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar, Swaimeh, 5*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 6 - October 12, 2022
Dead Sea, Optional Spa Treatments, and Departure
 Full Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Early morning: At leisure to float in the Dead Sea, take in a spa treatment, and more.
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.
Meals Included: Breakfast
The St. Regis Amman Hotel, Amman
2 nights
  Situated in Amman, 3.9 km from Zahran Palace, The St. Regis Amman Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar.
The hotel offers a continental or buffet breakfast. 
The St. Regis Amman offers a terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation.
The St. Regis Amman also provides a business centre and guests can check the newspapers or use the on-site ATM machine at the hotel. The nearest airport is Queen Alia International Airport, 37 km from the accommodation.
The Mövenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel, Petra
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 Kempinski Hotel Ishtar - The Dead Sea
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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