In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.
Sample itinerary. Choose a departure for its exact itinerary and hotel plan.
Day 1 — UK - Amman
Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Amman. On arrival, transfer your hotel for a three night stay. Amman, the capital of Jordan since 1921, is built on seven hills. Remains from the Roman, Greek and Ottoman empires are dotted around the city, the most impressive being the Roman theatre in the city centre.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 — Ajloun - Jerash
Vsit the 12th-century medieval castle at Ajloun before continuing along the King’s Highway to the ancient city ruins of Jerash. With its forum of colonnaded shops, temples and theatres, Jerash might seem a little daunting at first, but it is one of the world’s best-preserved classical sites. Take some time to perch on a ledge and enjoy the spectacular views. This Greco-Roman city is also famous for its ‘Triumphal Arch’, the Hippodrome and the wide street of columns, which leads to the Temple of Artemis.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3 — Desert Castles - Amman
Travel to the historic desert castles of Qasr Kharaneh, Qasr Amra and Qasr Azraq, before returning to Amman for a tour that includes a visit to the Citadel and the Archaeological Museum.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4 — Mount Nebo - Madaba - Shobak - Petra
Depart Amman and travel approximately an hour to visit Mount Nebo to stand on the spot from which Moses is believed to have surveyed the Promised Land. Continue to Madaba, once a flourishing Byzantine town, and the Greek Orthodox Church with its fascinating 6th-century mosaic map. Travel the three hour journey to Petra, stopping on route at the impressive Shobak Crusader Castle, before arriving at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5 — Petra
Rise early for a tour of the spectacular ancient ‘Rose-Red City' of Petra, entering the city on foot. Hidden by the golden desert sand for centuries, this is one of the world’s most treasured UNESCO sites. Visit the Treasury and the Monastery, both of which have been hewn out of solid rock. Most of this unique city was built by the Nabataean Arabs in the 6th and 5th centuries BC. It was an important link in the caravan routes, added to by the Romans who carved out a huge theatre and possibly the spectacular classical façade of the Treasury.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6 — Wadi Rum - Dead Sea
This morning, depart for Wadi Rum. This protected desert wilderness, inhabited by the Bedouin tribes has been a setting to many movies including David Lean’s ‘Lawrence of Arabia’. Enjoy lunch at Sun City Camp then travel down to the Dead Sea 400 metres below sea level, where the biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah are thought to be buried beneath its waters. The Dead Sea is rich in salt where even non-swimmers can float freely in the water.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7 — Dead Sea
Today is free to indulge yourself at the hotel - the Dead Sea is famous for its relaxation and healing properties. Alternatively, take an optional excursion to Bethany, described in the New Testament as the site where Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8 — Dead Sea - Amman - UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
Meals: Breakfast
