Wonders of Jordan Tour...
This 7 night tour is an excellent introduction to the many wonders Jordan has to offer, covering many of the fascinating historical sights from the the superbly  preserved classical city of Jerash to the delights of Petra voted last year as one of The Seven New Wonders of the World. Combining this with stunning landscapes, superb snorkelling in The Red Sea and the opportunity to try floating in The Dead Sea it is no wonder that this tour continues to be so popular...

12th - 19th April 2009
8 days / 7 nights
from only £1390 per person (plus taxes of approximately £195pp)
5* Hotels

Client feedback from this tour:
"We just wanted to write to say a really big thank you for arranging our recent holiday to Jordan- we had a fantastic time, made really special as it was our honeymoon - and our local guide and driver really went out of their way to show us the best of the country and ensure that our stay was a wonderful experience."

Itinerary...

12^th April - London Heathrow/Amman Royal Jordanian Airline  1600/2310. Upon arrival at Amman International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Amman Marriott, 2 nights, Standard room, Bed & Breakfast

13^th April - Morning city tour of Amman, visiting the Roman Theater, the Citadel, the Archeology and the Folklore Museums, old and modern Amman.

Visit Pella (Tabaket Fahel) - Pella is a richly historical and predominantly unexcavated small village that was previously ruined in the 8^th century by an earthquake. It is also a delightful natural setting of rolling green plains, lush plantations and forested hills. On a clear day you can look across the valley, through the hills of northern Palestine and Israel, and just discern the hills of Haifa on the Mediterranean coast. After Pella continue to Um Qais, Gedara of the Bible (Mathew 8:28-34), for a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee, the Yarmouk River and the Golan Heights. Return late afternoon to Amman.

Then continue on to the Dead Sea - the lowest spot on Earth, and experience floating in its waters. Dead Sea Marriott, 1 night, Standard room, Bed & Breakfast.

15th April - Drive south along the Kings’ Way to Petra, visiting Madaba with the oldest map of the Holy Land, and its Mosaic School, Mt. Nebo and the alleged burial site of Moses overlooking the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley. Then drive through the magnificent scenery of Wadi Mujib to Kerak to visit the Crusader Castle.

Dana Nature Reserve covers 308 square kilometres and is a world of natural treasures. It is composed of a chain of valleys and mountains, which extend from the top of the Jordan Rift Valley down to the desert lowlands of Wadi Araba. Visitors to this area will be awed by the beauty of the Rummana Mountain, the mystery of the ancient archaeological ruins of Feinan, the timeless serenity of Dana Village and the grandeur of the red and white sandstone cliffs of Wadi Dana. The Reserve contains a remarkable diversity of landscapes that range from wooded highlands to rocky slopes and from gravel plains to vast sand dunes. Moreover, Dana supports diverse wildlife, which includes a number of rare plants and animals; Dana is home to about 600 species of plants, 190 species of birds and 37 species of mammals. Movenpick Hotel, 2 nights, Standard Room, Bed & Breakfast.

16th April - A full day to visit the many sites of Petra, the city that was carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans and lost to Civilization until re-discovered by the Swiss Burkhardt. Walk through the Siq, a narrow and winding fissure between the cliffs, to reach the Treasury, the Roman Theater, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaoun, Temple of the Winged Lion and other monuments. A break for lunch and you may wish to climb up to the Monastery.

17th April - Visit the Wadi Rum Desert (with a short ride in a 4x4 vehicle) and its awesome moon-like landscape, which provided the location for the film “Lawrence of Arabia”. Continue toAqaba, Jordan’s only sea port city. Aqaba Movenpick, 2 nights, Standard Room, Bed, Breakfast & Gala Dinner

19th April - Transfer to Aqaba Airport for your Departure, Aqaba/Amman Royal Jordanian Airlines 0900/0950, Amman/London Royal Jordanian Airline 1110/1445 

RATE INCLUDES:

·         Return economy flights on Royal Jordanian Airline

·         Transfer by deluxe A/C private vehicle with English-speaking driver

·         Combined English-speaking guide for 6 Full Days Day 01 ~ Day 06

·         Entrance fees to the sites mentioned above

·         Short horse ride in Petra  – Maximum 10 minutes

·         Accommodation at the above mentioned hotels on BB basis for 7 nights

·         Gala dinner (At Movenpick hotel Main Restaurant)

·         Assistance upon arrival and departure, English-speaking staff (Amman & Aqaba)

·         Porterage at the hotels and airports upon arrival and departure

·         1 ½ - 2 hours jeep tour in Wadi Rum – in open back jeeps

·         Free Collective Visa if you provide passport List 14 Days Prior to Arrival 

RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE: 

·         Visa (15.00$) upon arrival at Amman Airport (FREE if passport details confirmed at time of booking and traveling on these stated flights)

·         Departure tax whenever applicable (approx £195pp)

·         Tips to the driver, guide, horse boys at Petra, hotels & restaurant staff

·         Personal expenses

·         Lunches en route – except the Gala dinner

·         Drinks with meals

·         Travel insurance of any kind

·         Carriage ride at Petra

·         Anything not mentioned above

Half Board supplement - £130 per person

How to book

Call us 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.

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