The Siam Society Under Royal Patronage

The history of Jordan is one of invasion and conquest. Historically, Jordan for the most part has been a collection of city-states, but the strategic geographic location of the area ensured that all the great early civilizations passed through this land. The Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Turks and Crusaders all helped to shape the history of the region. They carried out trade, built cities and fought their wars here, leaving behind rich cultural influences.

Jordan today is a relatively small country. Its total area, including the West Bank, is about 98,000 sq. km. It is only about 430 km. from Ramtha in the north to Aqaba in the south. From Amman to the furthest point of interest in the east, Azraq, is just 130 km. Jordan today is comprised of four major regions: the Jordan Valley, the West Bank Plateau, the East Bank Plateau and the desert. The population is more than four million.

The Siam Society has organized a eight-day study trip to Kingdom of Jordan, during which time we will visit the World Heritage cultural site of Petra and Jerash, and outstanding example of a rich Roman provincial town and one of the best preserved of the cities of the Decapolis. Apart from this, members will also visit Mt. Nebo (site of 5th century mosaics of the Memorial to Moses), Madaba city, Amman city, and see the natural wonders of Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. Along the way members will experience the surperb culinary delights of Jordan. The tentative programme:

Day 1: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

23.30

Meet at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Counter check in Royal Jordanian Airlines Row 5 (Gate 9) Counter 4-9

Day 2: Amman Airport-Desert Castles-Dead Sea

00.30	Depart to Amman by RJ 181
05.15	Arrive at Amman Airport transfer to hotel near by airport for breakfast then start the tour of the desert castles: Kharaneh, Amra palace and Azraq palace with lunch at local restaurant in Azraq, and then transfer to Dead Sea hotel for dinner and overnight at hotel Movenpick Dead Sea or similar class

Day 3: Dead Sea-Jerash-Ajloun-Um Qeis-Dead Sea
After breakfast, proceed to the northern part of Jordan to visit Jerash with lunch at Green Valley restaurant and then to Ajloun Castle and Um Qeis for visit and then back to Dead Sea hotel for dinner and overnight at hotle Movenpick Dead Sea or similar class

Day 4: Dead Sea-Mt. Nebo-Madaba-Makawitr-Kerak-Shobak-Petra

-	After breakfast, proceed to Petra via Kings Way, visit en route: Madaba with lunch at Hart Jdoudna restaurant followed by tour to Mt. Nebo, Makawir, Kerak castle and Shobak castle and then to Petra hotel for dinner and overnight at hotel Tybay Zaman or similar class

Day 5: Visit-Petra

-	After breakfast, start full day visit to Petra with horse riding and lunch at basin restaurant and then back to hotel
-	Dinner at Petra kitchen restaurant –share cooking under supervision of restaurant’s chefs. Overnight at hotel Tybay Zaman or similar class

Day 6: Petra-Little Petra-Wadi Rum-Amman

-	After breakfast, proceed to Little Petra for visit and then to Wadi Rum for visit and 3 hours Jeep tour in the desert by Bedouin open Jeeps and then proceed to Amman
-	Dinner at local restaurant
-	Overnight at hotel Marroitt or similar calss

Day 7: Petra-Amman City Tour-Kan Zaman-Amman Airport

-	After breakfast, city tour of Amman: Citadel Mount, Archeological Museum, Roman Theater, Down Town and old and new parts of Amman, lunch at Tawaheen El Hawa restaurant and then free time for shopping
-	Dinner and transfer to Amman Airport for departure

Day 8: Bangkok

01.55	Depart to Bangkok by RJ 180
14.25	Arrive at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

Your contribution of Baht 86,500 will cover all transportation, accommodation (two people per room), all meals in Jordan, entrance fees to monuments and museums, airport taxes in Thailand and Jordan, donation to the Siam Society, and other cost incurred to make this trip possible. For single room occupancy, please add Baht 11,500. Extra cost for non-member Baht 3,500.

The Siam Society reserves the right to change the program as necessary.

A deposit of Baht 30,000 must be paid when making the booking, with the balance payable 25 days before departure. The Siam Society regrets there can be no refunds for cancellations within 10 days of departure. The size of the group will be limited.

Cancellation charge
35 days before the start of the trip:                      No Cancellation charge
within 30-25 days of the start of the trip:               10% of the tour cost
within 25-15 days of the start of the trip:               20% of the tour cost
within 15-10 days of the start of the trip:               50% of the tour cost
Lees than 10 days or cancellation without notice: NO REFUND

Siam Society Events

2009:
A CULTURAL TOUR OF THE KINGDOM OF JORDAN

For further information and bookings please contact

Siam Society Events

2009:A CULTURAL TOUR OF THE KINGDOM OF JORDAN

For further information and bookings please contact

2009:
A CULTURAL TOUR OF THE KINGDOM OF JORDAN