Jordan cultural holiday
| country: | Jordan |
| location: | Petra and Wadi Rum |
| departures: | Departures every Saturday throughout the year |
| price: | From £395 - £510 (8 days) excluding flights. Price depends of time of year travelling. Single supplement is £105. We can arrange flights from the UK |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
This trip focuses on the fascinating culture and history of the kingdom of Jordan, which goes back thousands of years and features many of the holy places in the biblical world. Jordan has much to offer the tourist from major archaeological sites such as the city of Petra to natural wonders such as the Dead Sea – the lowest point on Earth. This tour reveals some of this historic destination to the interested traveller, beginning at the Jordanian capital of Amman. You will travel in an air-conditioned coach with an English speaking guide and stay in comfortable hotels, eating at locally owned Jordanian restaurants serving traditional food. The whole trip bursts with historical and cultural interest to give you a true insight into this desert kingdom.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrival at Amman International Airport where you will be greeted and assisted through Jordanian customs. Transfer to a city hotel for dinner & overnight. | |
| Day 2: | On your second day, you will take a full day city tour of the ancient capital of Jordan. The trip will take you to the Roman Theatre, Mosques and museums hosting the Dead Sea Scrolls. Dinner & Overnight in Amman. | |
| Day 3: | After breakfast you will visit Madaba, home of the famous Byzantine Mosaics. Continue to Mount Nebo with its spectacular views of the Jordan Valley. At the River Jordan you will see the spot identified as the location of Jesus Christ’s baptism by John the Baptist. The afternoon proceeds to the lowest spot on Earth where you can bath in the waters of the Dead Sea – a totally unique experience. Dinner & Overnight in Amman. | |
| Day 4: | On day 4, the tour moves to Jerash, the most beautiful and well preserved Roman City in existence. Later visit the Greco-Roman city of Gadara with spectacular panoramic views overlooking the lake of Tiberius. Dinner & Overnight in Amman. | |
| Day 5: | On day 5 the trail moves into the desert along the Kings highway via Wadi Mujib. The area is a breath taking rocky valley described as the grand canyon of Jordan. In the afternoon there is a visit to the crusader castle at Kerak before arriving in Petra for dinner & overnight | . |
| Day 6: | A full day in the unique rose-red city of Petra. The tombs, palaces and treasury are literally hewn from the desert sandstone. The site is one of the most spectacular historic ruins of the world and was made famous by Hollywood during the Indiana Jones films. Dinner & Overnight in Petra. | |
| Day 7: | A short drive to Wadi Rum – the valley of the moon. The local Bedouin will take you on a jeep safari into the desert. Continue to Aqaba to relax on the coast. Later the coach drives back along the Dead Sea Coast to Amman. Dinner & Overnight in Amman. | |
| Day 8: | Transfer to Amman International Airport for a flight home. |
travellers' tales
The highlights for me were the city of Jerash and Petra, which just blew me away. (more)
how this holiday makes a difference
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All of the tour guides, drivers and support staff that operate this tour are Jordanian. These tours provide crucial income to the families and communities who help us run them. A minimum of 75% of the total income from the cost of this holiday remains in the country.
Many Bedouin families choose to live a traditional desert dwelling life-style. However, in the present day they also need an income, which can be provided through tourism. All our Jordan trips help local Bedouins by giving them regular work, either as jeep driver or camel guide, and paying them a fair daily wage. The majority of hotels we use are small-scale 3* or 4* and are locally owned, so Jordanians benefit directly through hotel earnings and employment. The tour selectively uses locally owned restaurants and visits traditional Jordanian markets for gift shopping. |
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