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Highlights of Jordan Tour

Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a fascinating city of contrasts – dating back to the Stone Age, with a unique blend of old and new. Petra is often described as the eighth wonder of the ancient world and is without doubt Jordan’s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. This vast, unique city was carved into the sheer rock face by the people who settled here more than 2,000 years ago. Jerash, the ancient city dating back more than 6,500 years and hidden for centuries in sand, is a close second to Petra on the list of favourite destinations in Jordan. The site is generally acknowledged to be one of the best preserved Roman provincial towns in the world. Wadi Rum, a timeless place also known as ‘Valley of the Moon’, is virtually untouched by humanity. Here the weather and winds have carved an imposing maze of monolithic rockscapes. The Dead Sea is without doubt, one of the world’s most amazing places with a dramatic, beautiful landscape. The rich mineral waters with curative properties make this region popular with excellent hotels and spas, together with archaeological and spiritual discoveries.

Itinerary

Day 1 AmmanOn arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Marriott Hotel Amman.
Day 2 AMMAN, Jerash & Dead SeaAfter breakfast you will be collected for a city tour of Amman (2-3 hours), followed by visit to Jerash, including services of a local guide, which is less than an hour’s drive away. Here you find one of the largest Roman sites outside of Italy, a compound of ancient columns and ruins. Continue to the lowest point on earth for your overnight stay. Overnight: Marriott Hotel Dead Sea
Day 3 Madaba, Mt Nebo & KerakAfter breakfast you will begin the journey south to Petra, travelling via the 5,000 year old King’s Highway and stopping enroute at several ancient sites. The first is Madaba, the city of Mosaics, dating back to 1300 BC. Travel on to Mount Nebo for a visit to one of the most revered holy sites in Jordan and the biblical spot where Moses was buried. Then continue to visit Kerak and the magnificent Crusader fortress. Overnight: Marriott Hotel Petra
Day 4 Petra, Wadi RumThis morning with a local guide you explore the most famous site in Jordan, the magnificent rose coloured city carved into the rock face. Begin the tour with an optional horse-back ride through the twisting rock ravine to the temple itself. Depart Petra and drive to Wadi Rum for dinner and overnight at Bait Ali Camp, built in the traditional Bedouin style. The camp blends naturally into the desert surroundings and offers nightly entertainment. Overnight: Bait Ali Camp
Day 5 Wadi Rum, AmmanThis morning take a 90 minute 4X4 jeep ride in the dunes before returning to Amman via the desert highway. Overnight: Marriott Hotel Amman
Day 6 DEPARTURE AmmanAfter breakfast transfer to the airport for departing flight.

INCLUDED:

• Accommodation with breakfast daily and dinner at Wadi Rum camp

• Transfers in air-conditioned vehicle, and 4×4 jeep ride in Wadi Rum

• Entrance fees to all above mentioned sites

• local guides at Jerash and Petra only with a short horse ride at Petra.

PER PERSON – 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS TWIN
16 Jan – 17 Mar & 30 May – 08 Sep 10 $1650
18 Mar – 29 May & 09 Sep – 30 Nov 10 $1750

Reductions apply for a minimum of 4. Single and sole traveller prices on application.