We Love —
- A land of mesmerising beauty and contrasts stands at the crossroads of the Middle East offering welcoming hospitality, history and charm to its discerning visitors.
- As well as one of the "New 7 Wonders of the World" at Petra, you can visit the World Heritage Site of Wadi Rum (made famous by the films Lawrence of Arabia and The Martian.)
- This small group tour will provide you with a fantastic introduction to this remarkable country.
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Your Destination —
Jordan is a land of mesmerising beauty and contrasts, rich in ancient sites, unique landscapes and cultural experiences. From the fertile Jordan Valley to remote desert canyons, visitors can explore splendid desert castles and Roman ruins, gaze in awe at the haunting wilderness of Wadi Rum, or bathe in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea.
Your Itinerary —
Day 1: UK - Amman
Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport you will be transferred to Amman for your 2 night stay.
Overnight at Intercontinental Hotel 5* in Amman with breakfast included.
After breakfast, you will tour the downtown part of Amman for 2 hours, visiting sites and museums including the Archeological Museum, the Folklore Museum, The citadel, the blue mosque and the Amphitheatre. Everywhere you look there is evidence of the city's impressive past!
Afterwards, we head to visit the ancient Roman city of Jerash, including the paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, theatres, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls.
Overnight at Intercontinental Hotel 5* in Amman with breakfast included.
After breakfast, you will head to visit The baptismal site of Jesus Christ (Bethany beyond Jordan), a pivotal spot in the Christian narrative.
Stop at Madaba, ‘The City of Mosaics’; 30km south of Amman. Visit the town’s main attraction, the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George where the famous 6th Century Byzantine mosaic map of the Holy Land and other biblical sites is found.
Proceed to Mt. Nebo (site only as the churchis closed down for renovation) a city mentioned in the bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the promised land that he would never enter.
Overnight at Movenpick Resort 5* in Petra with breakfast included.
After breakfast, you set off for the Nabatean Red Rose city of Petra, one of the 7 world wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enter the city through 1KM long narrow gorge which is flanked either side by 80m high cliffs. The site is massive, and contains hundreds of elaborated rock-cut tombs, a treasury, Roman-style theatres, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets.
Afterwards there is an amazing cooking experience at Al Qantara Kitchen:
Al Qantara Kitchen is less than five minutes driving from Petra's main gate, where you can taste the Jordanian food, live the true experience of cooking with a Jordanian chef and learn all about Arabic culture and cuisine. The kitchen is fully equipped and the main concern is to make sure that each and every visitor will feel like home, eat and cook in a welcoming atmosphere.
Overnight at Movenpick Resort 5* in Petra with breakfast & dinner included.
After breakfast visit Little Petra, ‘Al-Beidha’ an important suburb of the City of Petra. You enter the site through a narrow gorge called Siq al-Barid, the "cold Siq". The name refers to the circumstance that the high walls prevent sunlight from entering the canyon and warming it. The Siq is 350 meters long with three wider areas inside. It is believed Little Petra was an important suburb of Petra, being the entry and exit point for the trade routes to the north and north-west. Here the caravans from the Negev, Gaza, Jerusalem, Egypt and the Mediterranean coast arrived, had a rest and engaged in trade. Like in Petra buildings had been carved into the sandstone, used as residences, storages and tombs, with water channels and cisterns. In one of the buildings you can find the remains of painted frescoes with birds, grapes and flowers, dating back to the 1st century AD.
Continue to Wadi Rum, Jordan’s vast and echoing desert, for a 4x4 jeep ride. Stunning in its natural beauty, Wadi Rum epitomises the romance of the desert. With its "moonscape" of ancient valleys and towering sandstone mountains rising out of the sand, Wadi Rum is also home to several Bedouin tribes who live in scattered camps throughout the area. Climbers are especially attracted to Wadi Rum because of its sheer granite and sandstone cliffs, while hikers enjoy its vast empty spaces.
Overnight at Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea 5* with breakfast included.
Day 6: The Dead Sea
Today is completely free to explore an area that combines breathtaking beauty with a compelling ancient history with modern spas that will pamper you in the heart of the desert.
Overnight at Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea 5* with breakfast included.
Day 7: Flight back to the UK
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home
Your Hotels —
This offer is based on Standard Rooms with daily breakfast throughout. If these hotels are not available hotels of a similar standard will be found
Our members can choose to upgrade to half board dining (breakfast & the evening meal served in the hotel's main restaurant - excluding drinks) at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee.
Intercontinental Hotel 5* - Amman (2 nights)
As the world’s first international luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has been pioneering travel across the globe for over 70 years now.
Movenpick 5* - Petra (2 nights)
Featuring free Wi-Fi, the 5* Movenpick Resort Petra is located directly at the entrance to the ancient city of Petra. The hotel’s rooftop garden terrace offers views of the hills.
Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea 5* - Dead Sea (2 nights)
Embrace the magic of Jordan’s most enchanting setting, where nature and history have so wonderfully conspired.
Your Journey —
Flights: The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Shared transfers are included throughout.
