Private or Escorted group tour
This tour picks out the best of Jordan’s magnificent cultural heritage and stunning landscapes. Visit the classical city of Jerash, the biblical site of Mount Nebo, and Petra, the rock-hewn city. The shifting sands of Wadi Rum and the curative waters of the Dead Sea complete your exploration.
Highlights:
Day 1: Fly to Amman
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Amman with Royal Jordanian Airlines. Transfer to the InterContinental Amman for 2 nights. (N)
Day 2: Amman – Jerash
Morning tour of Amman, visiting the citadel with panoramic views of the city and the restored Roman theatre in downtown Amman. Afternoon tour of the well-preserved Graeco- Roman city of Jerash, hidden for centuries in sand. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Madaba – Mount Nebo – Shobak – Petra
Travel along the King’s Way, visiting Madaba, home to a Byzantine mosaic map of the region; Mount Nebo, from where Moses first viewed the Holy Land; and the crusader castle of Shobak. Continue to Petra. Stay 3 nights at the Mövenpick Resort Petra, situated at the entrance to the site. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Petra
Take a guided tour of Petra, the rose-red city rediscovered by JL Burckhardt in 1812. (B, D)
Day 5: Petra
Return to the main site for more exploration with your guide. Optional evening visit to Petra by candlelight. (B, D)
Day 6: Little Petra – Wadi Rum – Dead Sea
Morning visit to Al Beidha, or ‘Little Petra’, before driving to Wadi Rum for a 4×4 excursion into the desert. Afternoon transfer to the Dead Sea. Stay 2 nights at the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea. (B)
Day 7: Dead Sea
Day at leisure. Optional morning excursion to the baptism site of Jesus in Bethany, on the banks of the river Jordan. (B)
Day 8: Fly to London
Transfer to the airport and fly from Amman to London with Royal Jordanian Airlines. (B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important information Accessibility: This tour involves walking over rough terrain. At Petra, visiting the monastery and the High Place of Sacrifice requires a steep climb.
Superior tour This tour is based in 4- and 5-star accommodation.
Departure dates and costs per person, based on joining the group departure.
16 Apr 2023: £2,095
30 Apr 2023: £2,395
07 May 2023: £2,395
21 May 2023: £2,095
28 May 2023: £2,395
03 Sep 2023: £2,395
10 Sep 2023: £2,395
17 Sep 2023: £2,395
24 Sep 2023: £2,395
01 Oct 2023: £2,295
08 Oct 2023: £2,295
15 Oct 2023: £2,295
22 Oct 2023: £2,295
29 Oct 2023: £2,295
05 Nov 2023: £2,195
Single person supplement from £525pp.
Group tour manager: This tour is fully escorted throughout by a local tour manager from arrival in Amman.
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Accessibility: This tour involves walking over rough terrain. At Petra, visiting the monastery and the High Place of Sacrifice requires a steep climb.
Extensions: Pre- and post-tour extensions are available in Amman and the Dead Sea, and include 2 nights’ accommodation with arrival or departure transfers. Alternative post-tour extensions are also available for Wadi Rum, Aqaba and Jerusalem. Please speak to us for further details.
Private & tailor-made travel: This itinerary can be taken privately, for which guideline prices are shown. Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact requirements. Please call us on 01543 258631 or email vip@rbcollection.com for details.
From £1,995 per person
