Jordan - Featured Trips

In Jordan, we offer a range of inspiring, one-week cultural tours combining the renowned archaeological sites of Petra and Jerash with the Dead Sea and the Jordanian desert. All these itineraries start & finish in the capital city of Jordan - Amman. All tours exclude international flights, so you have flexibility to extend your trip with a second week relaxing in the Dead Sea coast or travelling to nearby countries such as Egypt. The below itinerary can be organised all year round with a set departure guaranteed every Saturday throughout the year (min 2 persons).

Arrival at Amman International Airport where you will be greeted and assisted through Jordanian customs. Transfer to a city hotel for dinner & overnight.

Morning tour of Amman, visiting the Roman Theater, the Citadel, the Archeology and the Folklore Museums, old and modern Amman, and one of the many art galleries in this capital city. After an afternoon at leisure, visit Kan Zaman Village for Dinner, a folklore show and a preview of the many handicraft ateliers. Return to Amman for overnight.

Drive down to the lowest spot on earth and experience floating in the waters of the Dead Sea. Continue northwards to Pella in the Jordan Valley. Continue to Um Qais, Gedara of the Bible (Mathew 8:28-43), for a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee, the Yarmouk River and the Golan Heights. Return in the late afternoon to Amman.

A late morning tour of Jerash (Gerasa of antiquity), the best preserved city of Roman times, to visit its theaters, temples, churches and colonnaded streets. Then continue to Ajloun to tour the 12th century Saracen Castle built by one of Saladin's lieutenants in the campaign against the Crusaders. Return to Amman for overnight.

Drive southwards along the Kings' Way to Petra, visiting Madaba with the oldest map of the Holy Land, and its Mosaic School, Mt. Nebo and the alleged burial site of Moses overlooking the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley; then drive through the magnificent scenery of Wadi Mujib to Kerak to visit the Crusader Castle (stop for optional lunch). Overnight in Petra

A full day to visit the many sites of Petra, this city that was carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans and lost to Civilization until re-discovered by the Swiss Burkhardt. Walk through the Siq, a narrow and winding fissure between the cliffs, to reach the Treasury, the Roman Theater, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaoun, Temple of the Winged Lion and other monuments. A break for optional lunch, or you may wish to climb up to the Monastery. Overnight in Petra

Visit the Wadi Rum Desert (with a short ride in a 4x4 vehicle) and its awesome moon-like landscape, where the film "Lawrence of Arabia" was shot. If time permits a short visit to Aqaba, Jordan's only sea port city. Return to Amman on the Desert Highway (stop en route for optional lunch).Overnight in Amman.

Time for last minute shopping before transferring to the Airport for your departing flight.

3* accommodation Amman: Liwan Hotel or similar; Petra: Petra Palace or similar
£695 per person sharing in Low Season
£825 per person sharing in High Season (March 1st to June 1st, September 1st to November 31st and December 20th to January 8th)

5* accommodation Amman: Landmark or similar; Petra: Crowne Plaza or similar
£1,015 per person sharing in Low Season
£1,145 per person sharing in High Season (March 1st to June 1st, September 1st to November 31st and December 20th to January 8th)

Single supplement available on request.

Terms and Conditions apply. Price is subject to availability and subject to change due to currency fluctuation.

7 Nights B&B 3* or 5* accommodation
All excursions with English speaking guide
All transfers in a/c 18 seater minibus
Entrance fees
Lunch at Kan Zaman

Meals and activities not stated in itinerary
Items of a personal nature
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Visa cost