Jordan
9 nights 15 Departures Available
View All Dates & BookFrom the Dead Sea to the Red Sea, via Mount Nebo and Bethany, Jerash, Amman, and Petra, this is a tour of souks and citadels, biblical landmarks and Bedouin landscapes, history and hospitality
A meandering of Jordan’s natural, religious and ancient landmarks, this fabulous tour begins with a float on the famously buoyant Dead Sea, then makes its way to Mount Nebo, from where Moses viewed the Promised Land; and to Madaba’s mosaic map of ancient Palestine. Beside the River Jordan, where Jesus was baptised, Bethany’s Roman and Byzantine relics include churches, hermit caves and baptism pools; while the grander Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash, with a colonnaded forum and temple, have earned the epithet, “the Pompeii of the East”. Right at the heart of the country’s capital, Amman’s citadel sits atop the highest of the seven hills. Frescoes, mosaics and stone carvings illustrate early Islamic architecture in the imposing ‘Desert Castles’, in sharp contrast to the crusader Kerak Castle. Nothing prepares you for the ‘pink city’ of Petra, praised by J. W. Burgon with the lines, “Match me such a marvel; a rose-red city, half as old as time.” And to round off the tour, opposites attract, from a Bedouin Camp at Wadi Rum to sub-marine splendours off Aqaba’s shore.
Fly from London Heathrow to Amman and transfer for two nights at 5-star Mövenpick Resort Dead Sea.
After free time to float on the Dead Sea, visit Mount Nebo’s Moses Memorial and Byzantine mosaics; continue to Madaba for lunch in a traditional restaurant and to visit the archaeological park and St. George’s Church.
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Morning free to float on the Dead Sea. Visit the UNESCO protected baptism site of ‘Bethany Beyond the Jordan’; continue to Amman and visit the Jordan Museum. Two nights at 5-star Sheraton Amman Al-Nabil (5-star Marriott Amman Hotel Oct-Dec).
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Tour to the ‘Desert Castles’ of Umayyad caliphs, where T.E. Lawrence took refuge; and visit ancient Jerash, considered to be the best-preserved Roman city of the Decapolis. Optional dinner at a Jordanian restaurant (bookable locally).
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Morning visit to the Citadel in downtown Amman, before driving to Kerak, visit the 12th-century Kerak Castle, the target of many sieges in its strategic setting on the King’s Highway trade route. Travel to Petra for three nights at the 5-star Mövenpick Petra, located at the entrance to the site. Traditional dinner at a camp.
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This morning’s (4 hrs) guided walking tour is your introduction to Petra, the legendary City of Stone camouflaged in desert canyons. Afternoon free for independent discovery, perhaps climb to the Monastery al-Deir. Enjoy an evening drink at the Nabataean Cave Bar.
(B, L)
A morning walking tour to the dramatic High Place of Sacrifice, passes the pair of obelisks to Nabatean deities en route to the 170m high clifftop perch. Afternoon at leisure. Optional Petra by Candlelight (bookable locally) at the Siq and the Treasury, one of Petra’s most breathtaking façades.
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Visit ‘Little Petra’. An afternoon drive to the wilderness of Wadi Rum, stopping to view the Seven Pillars of Wisdom from a distance, followed by lunch at a Bedouin camp. Continue to the Red Sea resort of Aqaba for two nights at the 5-star Mövenpick Aqaba or Mövenpick Tala Bay.
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Enjoy Aqaba, Jordan’s only port. ‘Glass Bottom boat cruise’ optional excursion (bookable locally) lets you view the marine life and coral reserve through its glass bottom or snorkelling. Enjoy a farewell drink on a sundowner cruise.
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Transfer to the airport for return flight to London via Amman.
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This is a full itinerary with many visits on foot including some uneven surfaces and inclines.
Petra visit involves much of the day on foot.
Two guided visits and two full days to explore Petra. Visit Little Petra Siq, enjoy dinner at a camp on the outskirts of Petra with traditional baking and cooking, and drink at the Nabataean Cave Bar.
Here is a list of the accommodation you can stay in for this tour. Occasionally we use alternative hotels, or have a choice of hotels to choose from which will be detailed when booking.
A 5-star resort in ‘village’ style, one of the world’s top spas, on the north-eastern shore with beach-front access. Pools (one heated in winter), gym, restaurants, cafés, bars, a library and WiFi (free). 346 rooms with air-conditioning, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, satellite TV and balcony.
With a spectacular hilltop setting, overlooking the magnificent views of the city, this 5-star hotel with restaurant, bar, gym, indoor (heated) and outdoor pools (closed Nov-Mar) and WiFi (free). 268 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.
A central 5-star hotel with restaurants, bar, lounge, gym, indoor (heated) and outdoor pools (closed Nov-Mar). 293 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV. WiFi (free).
In a perfect location at the entrance to the site, a 5-star hotel with oriental architecture and intricate interior design, authentic antiques and artworks. Restaurants, bars, library, gym, pool and WiFi (free). 183 rooms with air-conditioning, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities, safe, mini-bar and satellite TV.
A central 5-star resort hotel. Private beach, outdoor pools (one heated), jacuzzi and gym. Restaurants, bars, café, bakery shop and WiFi (free). 235 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.
Customize your tour by adding optional excursions or extend your journey with our curated add-on extensions.
Stay 3 extra nights at the 5-star Mövenpick Aqaba. Jordan’s Red Sea coastline offers sandy beaches, coral reef, seafront cafés and fish restaurants as well as snorkeling, scuba diving and glass-bottom boating.
Add extra nights to your tour at the starting or ending hotel.
You can find out more about the county on the travel guide.
Highlights of Jordan
15 Mar 25,8 Nov 25 and 5 more
This journey focuses on unmissable monuments, with time to explore ancient sites to the astounding rock city of Petra, and to enjoy the Red Sea, the Dead Sea, and the desert landscapes
From £2215 pp
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The below departures are available - please click into the booking process for a quote and to book.
| Date | Two sharing | Solo traveller | ||
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| 04 Mar 25 (9 nights) | £2895pp | £3720pp | Book now | |
| 06 May 25 (9 nights) | £3095pp | £4090pp | Book now | |
| 09 Sep 25 (9 nights) | £2895pp | £3790pp | Book now | |
| 23 Sep 25 (9 nights) | £2895pp | £3790pp | Book now | |
| 14 Oct 25 (9 nights) | £3095pp | £4090pp | Book now | |
| 04 Nov 25 (9 nights) | £2995pp | £3990pp | Book now | |
| 18 Nov 25 (9 nights) | Solo Group Departure | £3595pp | £3595pp | Book now |
| 10 Feb 26 (9 nights) | £3245pp | £4060pp | Book now | |
| 17 Mar 26 (9 nights) | £3445pp | £4490pp | Book now | |
| 14 Apr 26 (9 nights) | £3445pp | £4490pp | Book now | |
| 05 May 26 (9 nights) | £3445pp | £4490pp | Book now | |
| 15 Sep 26 (9 nights) | £3295pp | £4230pp | Book now | |
| 13 Oct 26 (9 nights) | £3445pp | £4490pp | Book now | |
| 03 Nov 26 (9 nights) | £3445pp | £4490pp | Book now | |
| 01 Dec 26 (9 nights) | £2895pp | £3450pp | Book now |
Air travel and taxes, visa procurement+ (British passport holders), transfers, 9 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 1 dinner, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
The following extensions are available to book with this tour. Please click through to the booking process to check your preferred departure date and to make a reservation.
Stay 3 extra nights at the 5-star Mövenpick Aqaba. Jordan’s Red Sea coastline offers sandy beaches, coral reef, seafront cafés and fish restaurants as well as snorkeling, scuba diving and glass-bottom boating.
Jordan
3 nights
Day at leisure.
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At leisure.
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At leisure.
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Return flight to London.
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Extra nights are priced per person, per night.
Please contact us to check availability and book alongside your tour.
Extra nights are on request, please call to discuss your requirements
Mövenpick Aqaba
(per night) £65 (Apr/May/Sep/Oct £120)
Single supplement £40 (Apr/May/Sep/Oct £85)
Deluxe room with balcony supplement £30
