ABOUT THE TOUR
Few countries are as richly blessed as the small desert kingdom of Jordan, with its magnificent archaeological remains and breathtaking desert and mountain scenery. This illuminating tour examines the country’s fascinating history and explores its greatest ancient sites.
The tour begins in Amman, a fantastic blend of ancient and modern, and the finely preserved Roman city of Jerash. We continue to Madaba with its Byzantine churches and exquisite mosaics, before travelling to Mount Nebo from where Moses surveyed the Promised Land. We then follow the ancient King’s Highway south to the great Crusader Castle at Kerak before reaching Petra. Here we visit one of the most spectacular sites in the Middle East – the rock-hewn ‘rose red’ city of Petra. We spend a night in the awe-inspiring desert and rock landscape of Wadi Rum, before ending our journey with a relaxing day by the Dead Sea.
TOUR LEADER
Louisa Thompson
10 days from £5,530 per person
TOUR DATE: 20 – 29 MARCH 2026
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £1,795
Price Includes
- Accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary
- Breakfast daily; 7 lunches; 7 dinners
- Snack on arrival, day 1
- One soft drink, bottled water and coffee/tea with included meals
- All visits and excursions as per the itinerary
- Group transfers and transportation as detailed in the itinerary
- All entrance fees
- Local English-speaking guide/s
- Group visa
- Gratuities in restaurants; gratuities to driver/s; gratuities to guide/s; porterage
- The services of your tour leaders throughout
Price Excludes
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.)
- Government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 28/04/25
DAY-BY-DAY OVERVIEW
Friday 20 March – London / Amman
Depart London Heathrow on a flight to Amman (not included in the cost of the tour).
Take a group transfer to the Fairmont Hotel where three nights are spent. Light snack on arrival.
Overnight: Fairmont, Amman
Saturday 21 March – Amman & Jerash
City tour of Amman including Citadel Hill, Jabel al-Qala’a, Temple of Hercules, Umayyad Palace and the Roman Theatre
Lunch at Lebanese House Restaurant. Excursion to the well-preserved Roman city of Jerash. Dinner at Lebanese Fakhr el Din Restaurant.
Overnight: Fairmont, Amman
Sunday 22 March – Amman Bethany / Mt. Nebo & Madaba
Excursion to Bethany where John the Baptist baptised Jesus and climb Mount Nebo where Moses died. Continue to Madaba.
Lunch at Haret Jdoduna Restaurant. Visit the Church of St George in Madaba with its Mapa Mundi mosaic. Cooking demonstration and dinner at Beit Sitti Restaurant.
Overnight: Fairmont, Amman
Monday 23 March – Amman / Kerak / Petra
Drive to Petra with a visit en route to the Crusader Castles of Kerak and Shobak.
Lunch at Azaim Deeritna Restaurant in Kerak. Check into the Petra Marriott Hotel where three nights are spent. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Petra Marriott Hotel
Tuesday 24 March – Petra
Full day sightseeing in Petra. Walk though the Siq to the Treasury ‘Khazneh’ and onwards into the ruined city.
Lunch at the Basin Restaurant. Option to walk to the Deir Monastery. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Petra Marriott Hotel
Wednesday 25 March – Petra
Visit Little Petra ‘Al-Beidha’.
Lunch at My Mom’s Recipe Restaurant. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Petra Marriott Hotel
Thursday 26 March – Wadi Rum
Drive to Wadi Rum. Check into Memories Aicha Luxury Camp where one night is spent.
Lunch at the camp. Jeep tour of Wadi Rum including Big Bursah, Um Fruth Bridge and Khali Siq. Optional camel rides. Traditional Desert Zarb dinner at the camp.
Overnight: Memories Aicha Luxury Camp, Wadi Rum
Friday 27 March – Wadi Rum / Dead Sea
Drive to the Dead Sea with a visits en route to the Roman ruins of Umm Ar Rasas and St Stephen’s Church and tower with its fine mosaics.
Lunch at Panorama Dead Sea Restaurant. Check into the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Hotel where two nights are spent. Dinner under own arrangements.
Overnight: Kempinski Hotel Hotel Ishtar, Dead Sea
Saturday 28 March – Dead Sea
Day at leisure to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and bathe in the Dead Sea.
Lunch under own arrangements. Farewell dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Kempinski Hotel Ishtar, Dead Sea
Sunday 29 March – Dead Sea / Amman / London
Group transfer to Amman Airport for a flight to London (flight not included).
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