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Discover Petra’s secrets, with two full days at the labyrinthine rose-red city. Experience Bedouin life at a desert camp in Wadi Rum. Stroll through the ancient streets of Roman Jerash. Float in the mystical Dead Sea. Visit Mount Nebo, claimed to be Moses’ burial site. Optional free transfer back to Amman.

Meals

All breakfasts and two dinners are included on this trip. When not half board, we usually eat in local restaurants and the leader arranges bookings for those in the group who would like to join. We suggest you budget around 20 Jordanian dinars (US$28) per person per non-included meals. If you are vegetarian, please note that main meals are limited in choice; however, meze is almost always available in restaurants and is a good, filling vegetarian choice. There is a good choice of seafood available when at the Red Sea. At the Wadi Rum camp, we enjoy a traditional dinner called zarb, which is cooked underground. This consists of rice with a selection including chicken, lamb and vegetables. Vegetables are cooked separately from the meat. Alcoholic drinks: Alcohol is available in Jordan, but not widely. Many hotels do not sell alcohol but often allow it to be brought in from elsewhere. It is best to plan if you’ll want a drink, your tour leader can tell you what’s possible and may be able to arrange a stop at a supermarket or liquor store (depending on location). In Petra, the unique Cave Bar in Petra Guesthouse is open to the public. A less expensive option is the bar in the Petra Palace Hotel, which is also open to all.

Guide

Experienced English-speaking driver and guide throughout tour.

Accommodation

On this Jordan adventure, we stay in a range of accommodations: a three-star hotel in downtown Amman, a modest but well-located hotel in Petra, and an unforgettable stay in a simple Bedouin camp in the desert. We end in style, relaxing in a five-star hotel by the Dead Sea. Below are the accommodations typically used on this trip: Amman: Hotel Khan Khediwe (nights 1 & 2) In Amman, we usually stay at Khan Khediwe, a three-star hotel in the bustle of downtown Amman. It’s ideally placed for our adventures, close to a market and within walking distance of the Roman amphitheatre and shopping areas. Petra: Hotel in Wadi Musa (nights 3-5) We spend three nights in Wadi Musa, the town adjacent to Petra. Demand for rooms near Petra is very high; over the years, we have built relationships with several accommodations, which allows us to secure spots even during peak season. The hotels are modest but well located. Some are within walking distance of the main entrance to the Red Rose City, others are no more than a 10-minute transfer away. Places we stay include Edom Hotel, Petra Plaza, Petra Palace, Amra Palace and La Maison among others. Wadi Rum: Exodus Private Camp (night 6) Used exclusively by our groups, this permanent Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum is a highlight for many travellers. We sleep in simple, traditional tents sheltered by rugged stone cliffs and enjoy the warm hospitality of our Bedouin hosts. In the evening, they serve us a zarb dinner, cooked underground in the traditional manner, while the rest of the night is typically spent around the campfire, chatting and sharing an unforgettable experience. Aqaba: Lacosta Hotel (night 7) In the heart of modern Aqaba, the four-star Lacosta Hotel is within easy reach of shops, restaurants and the Red Sea. The rooms come with furniture and beds from the Middle East, while the hotel also has a gym and restaurant. Dead Sea: Holiday Inn Dead Sea (night 8) A standout stay for many is the Holiday Inn at the Dead Sea. Checking into this five-star property allows us to kick back and relax, perhaps in one of the many pools or with a float in the salty Dead Sea waters from the private beach. There’s also a free-to-use gym and a selection of excellent restaurants and bars. Worth knowing Demand for accommodation in Wadi Musa (Petra) is high; this can create problems with hot water and plumbing. In general, the accommodation is more basic compared to the rest of Jordan. Single supplements are available for this trip but are not applicable at Wadi Rum. If you are looking for a higher standard of accommodation, you may be interested in our Kingdoms of Jordan Premium Adventure, which follows a similar itinerary and stays at premium accommodation.

Transport

For most of this trip, we use an air-conditioned bus with local drivers. Occasionally, we use two vehicles for the group. To reach the Wadi Rum camp, and to explore the desert, we use basic 4x4 vehicles, owned by the Bedouin family that hosts us. The vehicles are appropriate for local desert travel but may fall below normal vehicle safety standards expected on our trips. As there are no other vehicles available, and as we are not travelling by road, we feel they are an adequate means of transport.

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— Travel Insurance — Single accommodation (available on request) — Visas or vaccinations

Flights

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Insurance

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Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

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Day 1 Day 1: Start Amman
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Start Amman

Welcome to Amman, the capital of Jordan, where our adventure begins. There are free transfers to the hotel from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) for all customers today. Please note, transfers should be booked with your sales representative at least two weeks before the tour starts. Accommodation: Hotel Khan Khediwe (or similar)
Day 2 Day 2: Visit The Roman Ruins At Jerash Then Amman City Tour (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Visit The Roman Ruins At Jerash Then Amman City Tour (Breakfast)

We drive north to Jerash this morning, the largest Roman ruins in Jordan. Buried for centuries under blown sand, the ancient architecture here is remarkably well preserved and an exploration of the dramatic oval forum, colonnaded main streets, two theatres and impressive Temple of Zeus provides a fascinating insight into life in the ancient world. After a good look around, we head back to Amman for a city tour, which takes in the hilltop ruins of the Citadel, a site occupied by various civilisations from the Bronze Age, plus the 6,000-seat Roman amphitheatre and the old city. Accommodation: Hotel Khan Khediwe (or similar)
Day 3 Day 3: Drive Down King’S Highway To Petra Via Mount Nebo, Madaba And Kerak (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Drive Down King’S Highway To Petra Via Mount Nebo, Madaba And Kerak (Breakfast)

Today is a long driving day as we head down the King’s Highway, which takes us up and down huge wadis (valleys). However, we have several stops of interest en route including Madaba, where we visit St George’s Church to admire its mosaic floor, considered the oldest map of Palestine in existence. We then make the short drive to Mount Nebo, where, from this 2,295ft (700m) high viewpoint overlooking the Dead Sea to Palestine and Israel beyond, Moses is said to have first seen the Promised Land. It’s then to the magnificent fortified town of Kerak, a Crusader stronghold dominated by a medieval castle. Further south, we reach Petra, the premier historic site in Jordan and one of the most outstanding ancient cities in the world. Accommodation: Petra hotel – see accommodation section for more detail
Day 4 Day 4-5: Two Days Exploring Petra, Including Optional Hikes (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4-5: Two Days Exploring Petra, Including Optional Hikes (Breakfast)

Enjoy two days exploring Petra, an ancient Nabatean city carved spectacularly into sandstone cliffs. Building started here in the third century BCE, but the Red Rose City was hidden for centuries until Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt rediscovered it in 1812. To enter, we walk down a narrow chasm known as the Siq. Dramatically unveiled at the end is El Khazneh (the Treasury), the first breathtaking sight of a remarkable day. Continuing to the city centre, we pass the houses and tombs of the rich citizens and the remarkable scale of the site begins to unveil itself. You can also take the optional walk up the 800 or so steps to El Deir (the Monastery), with its superb facade topped by a huge urn. On the second day, your guide takes you into the site for either a hike up to the High Place of Sacrifice or for free time to explore the city further. Only a few people attempt to visit the High Place as it can be quite arduous and is not recommended for those who are unsure of their fitness or are uncomfortable with heights. However, those who do make it to the top are rewarded with wonderful views over parts of the site visited on the previous day. Accommodation: Petra hotel – see accommodation section for more detail
Day 5 Day 6: Petra To Wadi Rum (Breakfast,Dinner)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Petra To Wadi Rum (Breakfast,Dinner)

This morning, we have the option to take a guided tour through Little Petra (extra cost, payable locally) or you can relax at our hotel before we join the modern Desert Highway and head south to Wadi Rum. The purpose of Little Petra is not clear; however, archaeologists believe it was probably a suburb of Petra where visiting traders on the Silk Road may have stayed. It’s then to the UNESCO-listed Wadi Rum, where dramatic sandstone mountains rise from the sandy desert floor. It was here that Lawrence of Arabia and Prince Faisal assembled the Arab tribes for the attack on Aqaba in the First World War and where sections of the 1962 epic film were shot. After we’ve checked into our private Exodus camp, our Bedouin hosts take us for an approximately two-hour 4×4 ride to explore the protected area. We visit the highlights, have time to sample Bedouin tea, and then watch the sunset from the vantage point of a rock formation. We then return to our camp, where we enjoy Bedouin hospitality with a traditional zarb dinner, which is cooked underground. After, we learn about Bedouin culture through interacting with the family who run the camp. Accommodation: Exodus private camp (permanent Bedouin camp)
Day 6 Day 7: Morning In Wadi Rum; Drive To Aqaba; Relax By The Red Sea (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Morning In Wadi Rum; Drive To Aqaba; Relax By The Red Sea (Breakfast)

We wake in dramatic desert scenery and then head to Aqaba, a port and resort by the Red Sea, best known for having beautiful coral reefs. There is time to relax on a beach with transport and entrance included. You can add to the experience with optional snorkelling and lunch packages (extra cost), which your leader can explain. There are several good restaurants in Aqaba for our evening meal together. Accommodation: Lacosta Hotel (or similar)
Day 7 Day 8: Drive From Aqaba To The Dead Sea With Optional Trip To See Bethany Beyond The Jordan (Breakfast,Dinner)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Drive From Aqaba To The Dead Sea With Optional Trip To See Bethany Beyond The Jordan (Breakfast,Dinner)

Leaving the Red Sea, we transfer (4hr 30min) to the Dead Sea, where salt levels of around 34 percent keep you effortlessly afloat. There’s plenty of free time to experience this extraordinary phenomenon and to cover yourself with the Dead Sea mud, which is said to have healing powers, before cooling off in the swimming pool. There’s also the chance to visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan, said to be the site of Jesus Christ’s baptism by John the Baptist, a moment marking the new era of Christianity. This is an optional trip that can be booked and paid for locally. It’s about a 15-minute drive from the Dead Sea hotel and the entire visit usually lasts 1hr 45min, including the drive to/from the hotel. Those who do not wish to visit the site will check into the hotel. This evening, we have a group dinner to celebrate our time in Jordan and say our farewells. Accommodation: Holiday Inn Dead Sea (or similar)
Day 8 Day 9: End Dead Sea (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: End Dead Sea (Breakfast)

Breakfast marks our final meal, an excellent chance to reminisce about an adventure packed with excitement. To make your return journey home easier, there’s a free shared transfer back to the airport. Alternatively, if you’d like further days to relax by the Dead Sea, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

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Itinerary of your trip A Week In Jordan

Day 1: Start Amman

Day 2: Visit The Roman Ruins At Jerash Then Amman City Tour (Breakfast)

Day 3: Drive Down King’S Highway To Petra Via Mount Nebo, Madaba And Kerak (Breakfast)

Day 4-5: Two Days Exploring Petra, Including Optional Hikes (Breakfast)

Day 6: Petra To Wadi Rum (Breakfast,Dinner)

Day 7: Morning In Wadi Rum; Drive To Aqaba; Relax By The Red Sea (Breakfast)

Day 8: Drive From Aqaba To The Dead Sea With Optional Trip To See Bethany Beyond The Jordan (Breakfast,Dinner)

Day 9: End Dead Sea (Breakfast)

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