Jordan: Ancient & Wild...
Excellent for the return visitor to Jordan or for those looking for something a little more wild

Departures throughout the year
Independent Tour with your own guide, not a group tour
7 nights
From £1745 per person
Highlights: Private Journey, Dana Nature Reserve, Private Camp at Wadi Rum, Two Visits to Petra

Summary... 
This tour of Jordan offers an opportunity to experience the wilder side of the country, ideal for second time visitors or those looking to explore further off the beaten track. The itinerary focuses on Jordan’s natural beauty and, with a walk through Dana Nature Reserve and a night’s camping in the spectacular Wadi Rum desert, you will experience some of the country’s most varied and dramatic scenery.

Itinerary

Day 1 To Amman: Fly from London to Amman with bmi. Transfer to the Al Qasr Metropole Hotel for 3 nights. (N)
Day 2 Amman: Morning walking tour of Amman with lunch at Iraq Al Amir, a handicraft project run by the local community. (B, L)
Day 3 Amman: Today is at leisure or prebook a walk along the Al Ayoun trail, north of Amman, or visit Madaba and Mount Nebo. Please see the Jordan Tailor-Made pages for excursion ideas or speak to your tour consultant for more suggestions. (B)
Day 4 To Feynan: Early morning drive to Dana. Full day 15 km hike along the Wadi Dana trail to Feynan. Stay at the Feynan Eco Lodge for 1 night. (B, L, D)
Day 5 To Petra: Morning drive to Petra. Afternoon at leisure. Stay at Beit Zaman for 2 nights. (B)
Day 6 Petra: Today there will be a guided tour of Petra. (B)
Day 7 To Amman: Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to Amman and stay overnight at the Al Qasr Metropole for 1 night. Alternatively drive to Wadi Rum for a 4 x 4 excursion into the desert or visit the Dead Sea en route to Amman. (Supplements apply. Please advise your preference at the time of booking). (B)
Day 8 To London: Morning transfer to the airport. Fly from Amman to London with bmi. (B)
* Discovery tour: This tour should be considered adventurous and involves walking over rough terrain with some steep ascents and descents; a good level of fitness is required for the hike in Dana. At Petra, visiting the Monastery and Place of Sacrifice requires a steep climb. Accommodation in Petra has been chosen for its character and should be considered basic. Feynan Eco Lodge should be considered very basic and does not have electricity and at night is lit entirely by candlelight.
Meal Basis: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals

Discovery Tour: This tour should be considered adventurous and involves walking over rough terrain with some steep ascents and descents. A good level of fitness is required. Accommodation in Dana Nature Reserve should be considered basic. Feynan Eco Lodge does not have electricity and at night is lit entirely by candlelight. Accommodation and facilities at the desert camp are very basic - there is no electricity or running water. A portable toilet will be available. The dome tent will include small mattresses and sleeping bags, though you may wish to sleep outside under the stars. Dinner and breakfast can be taken outdoors on the sand or at your traditional Bedouin tent.

2011 Prices...

Selected hotel details...

Dana Guest House, Dana Nature Reserve Perched on the edge of Wadi Dana, the Dana Guest House offers breathtaking views of the reserve, comfortable rooms, traditional Arabic food and friendly service. It contains nine bedrooms, most with private terraces. Please note that some rooms are not ensuite.Accommodation at this guest house should be considered basic.

Feynan Eco Lodge, Dana Nature Reserve Entirely isolated on the western edge of the Dana Reserve, Feynan Eco Lodge offers guests a unique opportunity to experience the surrounding area by foot. Managed by the RSCN in partnership with the local Bedouin community, the lodge is built in a traditional design and lit entirely by candlelight. Rooms are basic but comfortable with private facilities and hot and cold water - heated using solar panels. There is a small restaurant serving a set menu of vegetarian Arabic dishes. There are numerous trails and hikes from the lodge into Dana Reserve.

How to book...
Call us now on 0845 003 2211 or 01543 258631 quoting 'Wonders of Jordan Group Tour'
 

Jordan Holidays and Tours to the Lost City of Petra, Dead Sea, Red Sea, Amman and beyond.  Optional tour to Petra by Candlelight and Petra Kitchen and Petra Kitchen.  Related subjects: Syria Holidays, Lebanon Holidays, Iran Holidays.  Our specialists have visited Jordan and can recommend a range of tours and holidays to Jordan to include Wadi Rum, Lost city of Petra, Jerash, Dead and Red Sea.  Contact our Jordan Holiday and Tour specialists now.

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