Jordan’s Ancient Wonders

Tour Overview

Discover historic and biblical sites, explore the ‘Lost City’ of Petra, and soak up magical desert landscapes as you immerse yourself in Jordan’s treasures.

Highlights:

• Return flights from Heathrow with Royal Jordanian
• 7 nights in 4 and 5-star hotels
• 13 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
• Travelsphere Tour Manager and Local Guide
• Overseas transfers and other transportation
• Porterage

Itinerary

Day 1: UK to Amman

Depart on your flight to Amman today, the capital of Jordan. Upon arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel.
Meals included: None

Day 2: Amman

Enjoy a full day of discovery with a morning tour of Amman, including the Roman Amphitheatre, the Citadel and its Archaeological Museum, and the King Abdullah Mosque. In the afternoon, we head to Jerash, one of the largest and best-preserved Roman cities. Visit the Temples of Artemis and Zeus, Hadrian’s Triumphal Arch, and the mile-long street of columns. In the evening, experience local cuisine at a restaurant.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Petra

Travel south to Petra, stopping at Mount Nebo for panoramic views and visiting St George’s Church in Madaba, home to the 6th-century Mosaic Map. Explore the ancient Shobak Fortress before arriving in Petra. In the evening, optionally view the Treasury lit by candles.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4: Petra

Explore Petra on a guided walking tour, discovering the incredible city carved into sandstone. Walk through the Siq to the Treasury and have time to explore at leisure. In the evening, join an optional excursion where you’ll help prepare traditional Jordanian dishes and enjoy the meal you created.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Wadi Rum

Visit Siq al-Barid (Little Petra), before heading to the desert of Wadi Rum. Marvel at the sand dunes and sandstone rock formations that make this area a unique landscape. Stay in a Bedouin-style tent or upgrade to a ‘Martian dome’ with spectacular views of the starry sky. Enjoy a traditional dinner and consider joining an optional star-gazing excursion.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Dead Sea

Continue your journey to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Stay at a hotel on the shores and enjoy the therapeutic qualities of the waters, renowned for their buoyancy.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: Dead Sea

Enjoy a day at leisure at the Dead Sea, or opt for an excursion to the nearby River Jordan, a biblical site of Jesus’ baptism.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8: Dead Sea to Amman/UK

Transfer to Amman for your flight back to the UK.
Meals included: Breakfast