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P.O. Box 63 Wadi Musa 71810 Jordan

Phone: +962 32155799 - Fax: +962 32155798

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Capture Jordan– Photography Tour Jordan

Capture Jordan, photography tour Jordan –

8 day tour with possible 4 days extension.

English and Dutch speaking professional photographer will be your

tour guide Including usage of special photography equipment and

use of a special water- and dust proof suitcase camera case!

Experience a different perception of Jordan through the lens of

your camera. The group is kept small, so there is ample opportunity

for personal attention and advice: Minimal 4, maximal 8 partici-

pants.

The program:

The tour has a duration of 8 days, during which we show you all the

special places and highlights of Jordan. There will be enough time

for photo stops , explanations and site visiting Extending the pro-

gram with a 4 day tour in the North of Jordan is possible. We can

also provide other tailor- made programs, like a stay in Aqaba: a perfect pitch for your expeditions

to the Wadi Rum desert. Images will be revieuwed every day and some basic editing will be made

possible. During the whole trip we will consider every stop a photo stop!

Day 1: Airport – Madaba

Arrival at the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. Here our airport representative will wait

you to assist you with the visa, luggage and customs. From here you'll drive to the 3* Mariam or

Rumman hotel for the overnight stay in Madaba, breakfast included. Madaba is a small town with a

cozy city centre which offers nice city walks.

Day 2: Madaba – Dana

In the morning Henk Bos, our photographer, will explain the tour trough Jordan and introduce you

to your fellow travelers. This will be followed by a walk through Madaba, including the famous St.

George church with is mosaics of the Promised Land. After the walk we drive via the King's Highway

to Dana for dinner an overnight stay in the Dana Tower or the Dana hotel, breakfast included. Dur-

ing the drive towards the south you'll have plenty of time for photography.

Travel dates 2013 :

• Saturday 23 —Saturday 30 May

(Extension 30 May to 3 April)

• Saturday 27 April – Saturday 4 May

(Extension 4 to 8 May)

• Saturday 12 – Saturday 19 October

(Extension 19 to 23 October)

• Saturday 26—to 2 November

(Extension from 2 to 6 November

(With a sufficient number of participants

we can organize extra tours in May and

September. )

Day 3: Dana – Petra

After breakfast you can make visit the old village of Dana and surroundings. Optional you can make

a hike in the Dana Nature Reserve with a local guide. In the afternoon we'll depart for Petra and

condude the day with a photo stop in beautiful Little Petra. The overnight stay will be in Petra in 3*

Petra Palace hotel, breakfast included. This hotel has free WIFI access in the lobby and lounge, a

swimming pool and is located on walking distance of Petra, the restaurants and the souvenir shops.

Day 4: Petra

Today you'll have a full day to explore the many monuments in the UNESCO and world heritage site

Petra. The ticket includes a short ride by horse from the entrance to the Siq. Included is 3 hour

guided 'City Tour', to get a good first impression of Petra. After this tour you have the rest of the

day to explore Petra.

After your visit to the Siq, Treasury, Street of Facades, Theatre and Colonnaded Street you have the

possibility to hike your way to the Monastery or the High Place of Sacrifice. It is a lot of climbing,

but worth the views!

Lunch suggestion inside Petra: Basin Restaurant. We also can however organize lunch boxes for

you, so you can enjoy your lunch when and where you want and enjoy the special places in Petra

even more.

Day 5: Petra – Wadi Rum

This morning you have time to visit Petra on your own or with guidance from Henk Bos to some

special places. It is also possible to make a horse ride with stunning view over Petra, Wadi Araba

and Little Petra. Also today we can organize a picnic lunch at a nice viewpoint before we drive to-

wards Wadi Rum. In the (late) afternoon we drive to the

Wadi Rum. Feel like T.E. Lawrence in the breathtaking

scenery of the Rum. We'll enjoy dinner and spend the

night in an authentic Bedouin camp located in the desert,

breakfast included. Tonight Henk will teach and explain to

you more about photographing the star studded sky.

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Day 6: Wadi Rum – Dead Sea

Today we start exploring the Wadi Rum desert. We do this by jeep to get more views. A 3.5 hour

jeep tour is included that optional can be extended.

In the afternoon you transfer to the lowest point on earth; the Dead Sea. We drive via Dilagha, a

beautiful 'hidden' road that almost nobody knows. This road crosses the Araba Desert, one of the

unique places that we love to introduce to you. At the Dead Sea we have an overnight stay in the

4* Dead Sea Spa hotel, Deluxe Room, breakfast included.

Day 7: Dead Sea – Wadi Walk – Madaba

On this day we'll have a workshop and practice with HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography. In

the area around the Dead Sea you'll find a lot of wadis. Depending on the wishes of the group a

suitable canyon will be selected for today. We'll hike from the lowest point of the wadi up to the

mountain which gives the best photography possibilities. This afternoon you'll be spending on the

Dead Sea beach, where after you transfer to Madaba for nice dinner to end the tour. The dinner

will take place in a Old House: Haret Djoudna. Here we can discuss the last details and receive tips

from Henk. Overnight stay in the 3* Mariam or Rumman hotel, breakfast included.

Day 8: Madaba – Queen Alia Airport Amman

Transfer to airport for departure.

End of your tour in Jordan

~

Ahlan wa Sahlan!

Capture Jordan– Photography Tour Jordan

4 days extension for photography tour in the North of Jordan:

Day 8: Madaba – Pella / Um Qais – Jerash

From Madaba we drive through the Jordan Valley in the direction of Pella. Here are excavated

ruins from the Greece-Roman period, remains of a catholic settlement from the 4th millennium

BC, remains of the Bronze and Iron Ages and an early Islamic small medieval mosque. From here

we drive to Um Qais, located on top of a hill overlooking the Jordan Valley, Sea of Galilee and the

Golan Heights. Overnight stay in the Olive Branch Hotel in Jerash, including breakfast.

Day 9: Jerash – Ajlun – Jerash

Today we drive along small roads small roads towards the Ajlun Nature reserve, where you'll find

the Ajlun Castle. The castle is one of the best preserved and most complete examples of medieval

Arab-Islamic military architecture. From the top of Ajlun Castle you can enjoy panoramic views of

the Jordan Valley. From here we continue to Jerash, one of the world's best preserved Roman

provincial cities. Overnight stay in the Olive Branch hotel in Jerash, breakfast included.

Day 10: Jerash – Desert Castle Drive – Amman

From Jerash we head towards the desert castles in the east. Today you will have a full day tour

of the Desert Castles. First we will visit Qasr Al Hallabat flowed by Qasr Azraq. We will have

lunch at the Azraq Ecologe. After the lunch we will visit Qasr Amra and Qasr Kharanah.

Overnight stay in 3* Larsa or Al Waleed hotel, breakfast included.

Day 11: Amman

Today we start with an Amman walk. Take the opportunity to capture all the movements of the

capital city of Jordan. Visit the Citadel, National Archaeological Museum, Roman Theatre, Folklore

Museum, King Abdullah Mosque, souks or, if time permits also a visit to the modern city of

Amman. For those that are a big fan of old-timers there's the possibility to visit the Royal

Automotive Museum with the collection of Jordan's Royal Family. In the evening Henk will take

you to one of his favourite local restaurants to condude the trip. Overnight stay in 3* Larsa or Al

Waleed hotel, breakfast included.

Day 12 – Amman – Queen Alia International Airport

Transfer to airport for departure.

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Introduction Henk Bos

Henk Bos is living in the Middle East since 1995, of which-

the last 5 years in Jordan. Besides his job as freelance pho-

tographer, he is teaching photography at the New York

Institute of Technology in Amman. In his free time you can

find Henk driving around in his Landcruiser and exploring

the special places in Jordan. His work is published in several

magazines and has earned him several awards

For an impression of his work visit www.henkbos.com

During the tour Henk Bos offers below profes-

sional photography equipment for shared use. When you

want to reserve equipment for exclusive usage, you can

find the costs (prices are in JD per day) with the equip-

ment description.

A laptop with card reader is available during the jour-

ney with Photoshop CS6 and Adobe Lightroom 4.

For every participant there is a water- and dust proof

case to protect the equipment.

Equipment description

During the journey the following professional equipment is available at no extra charge (when not

booked exclusively)

- Canon 5DmkII, full frame camera (JD30)

- Canon 1DmkII (JD25)

- Canon 8-15mm fisheye zoom (JD25)

- Canon 50mm f/1.4 (JD15)

- Canon 17-40mm f/4.0L (JD15)

- Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L (JD25)

- Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS (JD25)

- Canon 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS (JD20)

- Canon 135mm f/2.0L (JD20)

- Canon 300mm f/4.0L (JD25)

- Canon Speedlite flashes (JD10)

- 2 tripods with Arca Swissfitting and ball head (JD10)

- Lee Filterset (JD10)

Capture Jordan– Photography Tour Jordan

Price indication – Photography Tour Jordan (offer 02/10/2012) 8 days & 7 nights

Minimal 4 persons – maximal 8 persons + optional 4 day extension

8 days program:

1.125,00 JOD per person / 1.590,00 USD per person Single supplement = 140,00 JOD / 199,00 USD per person

4 days extension*:

495,00 JOD per person / 699,00 USD per person *(minimum of 4 persons required) Single supplement = 100,00 JOD / 140,00 USD per person

Prices are valid from 1 October 2012 until 30 December 2013.

(The price in JOD is linked with the price in USD, the exchange rate for these 2 currencies is set at: 1 USD = 0.708 JOD)

The price includes:

(The price is based on the use of double/twin rooms; allotments have been made, so with enough book-

ings this tour is guaranteed)

• Day 1: Airport representative upon arrival at the airport to assist with the visa, including visa cost.

• Day 1 – 8: For 4-6 people: all transfers with a private minivan and English-speaking driver throughout

the program.

• Day 1 – 8: For 7-8 people: all transfers with an American van and English speaking driver throughout

the program.

• Day 1 -8: Henk Bos is the photography tour leader during the whole tour

• Day 1 -8: Professional photography equipment included for group use, see the list for details & water/

dust proof case

• Day 1: 1 Overnight at the 3* Mariam or Rumman Hotel in Madaba , including breakfast

• Day 2: Visit of the St. George Church in Madaba, Mt. Nebo and Karak Crusaders Castle; including en-

try fee tickets.

• Day 2 - 7: Photography workshop with Henk Bos at the mentioned sites of the tour.

• Day 2: 1 Overnight at Dana Tower Hotel , including dinner and breakfast

• Day 3 & 4: 2 Overnights at the 3* Petra Palace Hotel in Wadi Musa, including breakfast.

• Day 4 & 5: 2 days to explore Petra; two days entry fee tickets included

• Day 4: Local private guide for the 3 hour city tour in Petra.

• Day 5: 1 Overnight at the Authentic Bedouin Campsite in Wadi Rum; including dinner and breakfast.

• Day 6: 3.5 hours jeep tour in Wadi Rum; including entry fee tickets.

• Day 6: 1 Overnight at the 4* Dead Sea spa Hotel, including breakfast.

• Day 7: 3 hrs hike in one of the wadis along the Dead Sea.

• Day 7: 1 Overnight at the 3* Mariam or Rumman Hotel in Madaba; including breakfast.

• Day 8: Transfer to the airport for departure in Amman.

• Day 8: Assistant at the airport with departure

• Documentation for your trip such as vouchers for the hotels and extra information about Jordan.

• Part of our profit will be donated to a good cause in the village Taybet to a centre for disabled chil-

dren, named: South Taybet Society for the disabled. So thank you for booking with us and supporting

our local community.

• Organization/booking fee Jezra Travel & liability insurance coverage.

Capture Jordan– Photography Tour Jordan

4 days extension includes: (minimum of 4 persons required)

• Day 8 – day 12: Private Minivan with English speaking driver throughout the program • Day 8 -12: Henk Bos is the photography tour leader during the whole tour • Day 8-12: Professional photography equipment included for group use, see the list for details

& water/dust proof suitcase • Day 8-12: Photography workshop with Henk Bos at the mentioned sites of the tour • Day 8: Entrée Visit to Pella and Um Qais , including entrée fee tickets • Day 8 & 9: 2 Overnights at the 3* Olive branch Hotel in Jerash, including breakfast. • Day 9: Visit the old city of Jerash and Ajlun castle, including entrée fee tickets. • Day 9: Guide for the tour in Ajlun. • Day 10: Visit the desert castles, including entrée fee tickets. • Day 10 & 11: 2 Overnights at the 3* Al Waleed or Larsa Hotel in Amman, including breakfast. • Day 11: Visit the Citadel and Roman Theatre in Amman, including entrée fee tickets. • Day 12: Assistant at the airport with departure • Day 12: Transfer to the airport for departure in Amman. • Documentation for your trip such as vouchers for the hotels and extra information about Jor-

dan. • Part of our profit will be donated to a good cause in the village Taybet to a centre for disabled

children, named: South Taybet Society for the disabled. So thank you for booking with us and supporting our local community.

• Organization/booking fee Jezra Travel & liability insurance coverage.

NOT included in this price:

• Flights. • All meals and other consumptions not mentioned in the program. • All other entry fees for the sites not mentioned in the program. • Tips for guides, drivers, restaurants etc. • Travel insurance. • Personal expenses.

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Optional supplements:

Morning hike in Dana with private guide 3-4 hours: 60 JD for the guide

Entree ticket Dana Nature reserve: 7.5 JD per person

Petra by Night (only on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings) 12 JD per person

Petra Kitchen (cooking with locals, 3 course meal including soft drinks. 19.00 – 21.00) 35 JD per person

1.5 hours horse riding in the mountains with views over Petra and Wadi Araba 30 JD per person

2.5 hours horse riding in the mountains with views over Petra and Wadi Araba 50 JD per person

Full day horse ride from 10.00 until 15.00 including a barbeque lunch 75 JD per person

Visit the local Hammam in Petra (steam bath, scrub, soap massage) 20 JD per person

2 hours camel ride in Wadi Rum after jeep tour 25 JD per person

2.5 hours extension of your jeep tour in Wadi Rum (6 people per jeep) 30 JD for each jeep

Flight with Microlight over Wadi Rum, 15, 30 or 60 minutes 35/60/110 JOD per person

Balloon flight in Wadi Rum (it operates with good weather and takes you for 1 hour) 130 JD per person

Race show in Jerash 12 JD per person

Supplement for overnight at 4* Petra Moon Hotel instead of Petra Palace Hotel is:

10 JD extra per person per night

Extension in Aqaba after the photography tour:

Overnight at the 3* My Hotel, Aqaba centre, double room including breakfast:

25 JD per person per night

Overnight at the 3* Red Sea Dive Centre, South Beach, double room, including Breakfast:

27 JD per person per night

Overnight a the 4* Marina Plaza Tala Bay, double room, including breakfast:

55 JD per person per night

Overnight at the 5* Moevenpick Tala Bay, double room, including breakfast:

95 JD per person per night

Transfer from Amman to Aqaba by JETT bus: 15 JD pp one way

Transfer from Amman to Aqaba by taxi: 1- 4 persons: 100 JD per taxi one way

Transfer from Amman to Aqaba by minivan: 4 – 8 persons: 150 JD per minivan one way

Transfer from Amman to Aqaba by car and private driver 1-3 persons: 100 JD per car

Please note that above prices are based on high season, contact us for a tailor made offer, so we can give you

Our General Terms apply on the offer mentioned above

Jezra Travel cannot be held responsible if the government decides to increase:

Salestax, fee entry tickets and fuel. In this case it will be charged to the client with the final invoice.

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Used photographs by Henk Bos