Jordan - The Hashemite Kingdom

14 days from £3495 per person

View through narrow canyon to the carved facade of the Treasury at Petra

A fascinating, historic and diverse land, Jordan is a welcoming country and home to the jewel of the region - the exceptionally preserved 'Red Rose' city of Petra. Starting in the Amman day visits will be made to Roman Jerash and the fabulous desert cities to the west of the capital before heading to Petra and spending a night under canvas in the desert at Wadi Rum. After relaxing on the Red Sea at Aqaba, time will also be spent in the beautiful Dana Nature Reserve and the unique Dead Sea.

Route: Amman – Petra – Wadi Rum – Aqaba – Dana Nature Reserve – Dead Sea

Itinerary Highlights

The ‘Rose City’, Petra is accessed through a narrow canyon. Capital of the Nabatean Kingdom, tombs and ornate temples are carved into the red sandstone cliffs.

Wadi Rum, the largest dry river valley in Jordan, is cut into sandstone and granite in southern Jordan. It is known as the ‘Valley of the Moon’ due to its other-worldly appearance.

400m below sea level, the Dead Sea borders Israel, the West Bank and Jordan. It’s extremely salty waters making floating easy and its black mud is used for therapeutic treatments.

Itinerary: Jordan - The Hashemite Kingdom

Day 1 London Heathrow to Amman

Fly from London with British Airways or Royal Jordanian Airlines to Amman where you will be met upon arrival and transferred to your accommodation. (N)

Accommodation in Amman: Marriott Amman Hotel (or similar)

Day 2 Amman – visit Jerash

Today leave Amman and visit the Roman ruins of Jerash. One of Jordan's most significant historical sites, Jerash was one of the great cities of the region and the extensive, well preserved remains need little imagination and make exploration worthwhile. Highlights include Hadrian's Triumphal Arch, the Hippodrome and the Oval Plaza. (B/D)

Accommodation in Amman: Marriott Amman Hotel (or similar)

Day 3 Amman – visit desert castles

After breakfast leave Amman and drive west into the desert to visit the evocative desert castles that were once part of a chain that stretched from the north of Damascus to Khirbet al-Mafjar near Arih—a place better known as Jericho. Visits will be made to Qasr al-Hallabat, Qasr Amra and Qasr Kharana as well as the desert town of Azraq home to the fortress of Qasr al-Azraq. (B/D)

Accommodation in Amman: Marriott Amman Hotel (or similar)

Day 4 Amman to Petra via Mt Nebo and Madaba

Today leave Amman and drive south along the Kings' Highway to Petra and stop en-route 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' and afterwards, proceed to Madaba—home to a unique 6th century mosaic map which portrays the Holy Land. Leave Madaba and continue onto Petra. Hewn from solid rock, the 'Red Rose' city of Petra is one of the wonders of the ancient world. (B/D)

Accommodation in Petra: Movenpick Petra Hotel (or similar)

Day 5 Petra

Famously accessed by foot through the Siq Canyon, today explore Petra with your guide. You enter the city 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/D)

Accommodation in Petra: Movenpick Petra Hotel (or similar)

Day 6 Petra

Today return to Petra with your guide to further explore the city. (B/D)

Accommodation in Petra: Movenpick Petra Hotel (or similar)

Day 7 Petra to Wadi Rum

This morning leave Petra and head south to the desert lunar landscapes of Wadi Rum, made famous by Lawrence of Arabia. Later explore the desert and take an exhilarating 4-wheel drive across the dunes. (B/D)

Accommodation in Wadi Rum: Wadi Rum Desert Camp (or similar)

Day 8 Wadi Rum to Aqaba

This morning leave Wadi Rum and drive through the desert countryside to Aqaba. Located at Jordan's southernmost point, Aqaba borders the Red Sea and is the country's only true beach resort. Despite its importance as the mercantile gateway of Jordan, today Aqaba is most famous for being a beach destination—a place of palm groves, sandy beaches, coral reefs and warm seas. (B/D)

Accommodation in Aqaba: Movenpick Resort and Residence (or similar)

Day 9 Aqaba

At leisure to relax and enjoy your hotel. (B/D)

Accommodation in Aqaba: Movenpick Resort and Residence (or similar)

Day 10 Aqaba to Dana Nature Reserve

This morning leave Aqaba and drive north to Dana Nature Reserve. A series of wadis and mountains extending from the top of the Rift Valley to the desert lowlands of Wadi Arabah, Dana offers breathtaking natural beauty, scenic views and numerous sites of archaeological interest. Later visit the reserve and the nearby picturesque Dana village with your guide. (B/D)

Accommodation in Dana Nature Reserve: Dana Guesthouse (or similar)

Day 11 Dana Nature Reserve to the Dead Sea via Kerak

After breakfast leave Dana and drive to the Dead Sea stopping en-route at the majestic crusader castle of Kerak. With fantastic views towards the Dead Sea and a commanding position guarding the arterial route of the ancient King's Highway, Kerak's location has held such strategic importance over the years. Afterwards continue onto the Dead Sea. (B/D)

Accommodation in the Dead Sea: Movenpick Resort and Spa (or similar)

Days 12-13 Dead Sea

The lowest point on earth—at over 400 metres below sea level—the Dead Sea is part of the Great Rift Valley that stretches from Ethiopia to Turkey and is famous for having the highest salt content in the world. Over the next two days you are at leisure to relax and enjoy the gently lapping waters which are noted for their curative powers. (B/D)

Accommodation in the Dead Sea: Movenpick Resort and Spa (or similar)

Day 14 Dead Sea to Amman / Amman to London Heathrow

Transfer by car 70kms direct to Amman Airport for your return flight to London Heathrow. (B)

**KEY: N = No meals, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

What's included

International flights from the UK
Private car and driver
Sightseeing with local English speaking guides
Hotel accommodation and taxes

What's not included

Cost of visas
Travel Insurance
Expenses of a personal nature

Guide to Price

The above price is based on two people travelling together and sharing accommodation in low season. The price is only a guide and can vary according to selected airlines, hotels and date of travel. If you wish to travel with your family, friends or on your own we will be very happy to assist you with your arrangements.

Your Holiday In Jordan

All of our holidays to Jordan are arranged on a tailor-made basis which means that each itinerary is individually prepared to ensure it fits a client’s exact requirements and interests. So, whether you are looking for a shorter break or a longer time away, a holiday with an emphasis on the country’s historic sites or one which explores the natural scenery, we will ensure that not only your itinerary is unique but also that it is bespoke to you. Our Jordan holidays all include hotel accommodation, guided sightseeing with local English-speaking guides and the use of a private car with driver throughout. The itineraries featured on our website also include international flights, however, you are free to arrange these yourself should you wish. When on holiday you will have the support and assistance of our Jordanian partners as well as our UK office.

Whether largely basing your holiday on one of the tours featured on our website or using them as a building block for a tailored itinerary, we will be delighted to discuss any ideas you may have and adapt the arrangements so that they exactly meet your requirements. Images of Jordan is ideal for the first-time visitor to Jordan and incorporates the key sights of the country including Amman, the wonderfully preserved Greco–Roman city of Jerash, the UNESCO world heritage site of Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. Although following a similar routing with visits to Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea, Jordan – The Hashemite Kingdom is not only a longer journey but also one that provides a deeper exploration of the country. This itinerary also includes the fascinating, and little visited, desert citadels of Qasr al-Hallabat, Qasr Amra, Qasr Kharana and Qasr al-Azraq to the west of Amman as well as the beautiful Dana Nature Reserve with its excellent walking and fabulous views.

Historic sites in Jordan

A land of great antiquity, the area that today forms the modern nation of Jordan has, over millennia, played host to the great civilisations of history. Each has left its indelible mark and Jordan is now a custodian to some of the region’s most important historic sites. For many the city of Petra is synonymous with Jordan. Dating back 2000 years this Nabatean capital has retained its monumental splendour and is rightly considered a wonder of the ancient world. By 100AD an increasingly confident Roman state had absorbed much of the region into their empire and, subsequently, there are many classical sites of interest including the city of Jerash, the Roman Theatre and Temple of Hercules in Amman and the little-visited ruins of Umm Qais. Jordan is also home to a number of significant Christian sites including Bethany Beyond the Jordan where Jesus was baptised, St George’s Church in Madaba which houses one of the finest Byzantine mosaics in the Middle East and Mount Nebo with its association with Moses.

Natural scenery of Jordan

With its atmospheric arid deserts, lush wadis, inland seas, rocky heights and ethereal geological formations, Jordan is a country blessed with striking landscapes. The lowest land-based feature on earth the Dead Sea – actually a vast landlocked salt lake – forms part of the Great Rift Valley with its buoyant waters accessible from a number of spa resorts. Further south lies the protected desert of Wadi Rum. The dramatic rock formations, sand dunes, coloured cliffs and varied wildlife are at their visual finest at sunrise and sunset and there is a selection of tented accommodation to allow you to best experience this majestic landscape. Lesser known but equally impressive are the wadis and rugged mountains of the Dana Biosphere Reserve which offer some excellent, if occasionally challenging, walking trails and good birdwatching opportunities. Jordan also shares a small stretch of Red Sea coastline in the far south of the country. Centred on the town of Aqaba, the crystal-clear coastal waters harbour colourful coral reefs and excellent snorkelling and diving.

Jordan - The Hashemite Kingdom

14 days from £3495 per person

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