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ESSENCE OF JORDAN
Day 1 London to Amman
Depart London Heathrow on the Royal Jordanian Airlines flight to Amman,
where you will be met and transferred to the Imperial Palace Hotel
for two nights.
Day 2 Amman
Start the day with a city tour of Amman to include the archaeological
museum and a walk through the bazaars to the Gold Market. Also visit
the Roman ruins of the citadel and theatre which dates back to the
2nd century AD. Later proceed to the remarkably well preserved Greco-Roman
city of Jerash, known as the ‘Pompeii of the East’. Jerash
dates from the time of Alexander the Great and is renowned for its
imposing Roman Forum and mile-long ‘Street of Columns’.
(B)
Day 3 Amman to Petra – 315 kms
Leave with your driver and proceed south along the ancient Kings’
Highway, with stops at the Byzantine Church of Mount Nebo with its
spectacular views over the Jordan Valley, Jericho and the Judean Hills.
It was from here that Moses is said to have seen the ‘Promised
Land’. Proceed to Madaba where you will see a unique 6th Century
mosaic map which portrays the Holy Land. Finally visit Kerak to see
the famous 12th century crusader castle, before arriving in Petra
for a two night stay at the Petra Panorama Hotel. (B)
Day 4 Petra
Explore the ‘Rose-Red City’ of Petra with your guide.
Hewn from solid rock Petra was founded by the Nabateans and influenced
by the Romans and Crusaders, before being abandoned in the 6th century
AD. Enter the city by foot through the Siq canyon, a 1km long fissure
through the towering cliffs, with a narrow winding path that dramatically
opens up to expose the awesome facade of the Treasury. This historic
site includes temples, baths, houses, paved streets, public buildings,
theatres, reservoirs and cisterns. (B)
Day 5 Petra to Dead Sea – 440 kms
This morning head south to see the desert lunar landscapes of Wadi
Rum, made famous by Lawrence of Arabia, and take an exhilarating 4-wheel
drive across the dunes. Then continue north via the Desert Highway
to the Dead Sea to stay for two nights at the Holiday Inn Jordan Resort.
(B)
Day 6 Dead Sea
At leisure to relax and enjoy the gently lapping waters which are
noted for their curative powers. (B)
Day 7 Dead Sea to Amman – 57 kms
Amman to London
Early morning drive to Amman airport for Royal Jordanian Airlines
flight to London, arriving London Heathrow in the afternoon local
time. (B)
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A Guide to Price – ESSENCE OF JORDAN
Prices vary according to selected airlines, hotels and season, however, an indication to the current cost of this itinerary is from £1,680.00. All prices are per person and are based on a minimum of TWO persons travelling together and sharing a twin bedded room with meals as indicated. If you wish to travel alone we will be pleased to assist you with your arrangements and can provide a proposal on request.
Note: Meal Basis (N) = No Meal; (B) = Breakfast; (L) = Lunch; (D) = Dinner
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