Overview
Itinerary
Fly to Amman, arriving the following day. On arrival, transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure. (D)
Begin your Jordan adventure with a visit the Roman city of Jerash, known as the 'Pompeii of the East. Continue to Ajloun, where we visit the 12th century castle overlooking the Jordan Valley. (B/L/D)
Explore the old city of Amman, with its impressive Citadel and large Roman amphitheatre, before exploring the Desert Castles outside the city. (B/L/D)
A visit to Mt Nebo, the site of Moses' Tomb, will leave you in awe of the ruined 4th and 5th century churches here, with their floors still richly decorated with mosaics. Continue to Madaba to visit the Orthodox Church of St George, famed for its mosaic map. Your evening ends in the town of Petra, where we'll enjoy an authentic Levantine cooking class with a local chef. (B/L/D)
Explore beautiful Petra, the Lost City of the Nabateans, carved directly from the pink sandstone cliffs. Surrounded by imposing mountains and approached through a deep, narrow gorge known as the Siq, Petra is a poignant remnant of the ancient world. Spend an afternoon at leisure. After sunset, we'll return to Petra and see the Treasury lit by the glow of over a thousand candles. (B/L/D)
Start with a visit to Little Petra before transferring to Wadi Rum, the Valley of the Moon. This wondrous desert is filled with ancient valleys, towered over by sandstone mountains. A comfortable 4x4 will whisk you into the heart of the wadi, where you'll follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia and hear the desert's long history. This evening, stay in a unique desert camp with en-suite private tents. (B/L/D)
Depart your luxury desert camp and head north for our final stop – the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth and famed for its spa-like minerals. Your afternoon is at leisure to float in its super-buoyant waters before our farewell dinner. (B/L/D)
Fly to Australia, arriving home the following day. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Explore fortress of Qal'at ar-Rabad
- See the biblical site of Mount Nebo
- Discover Petra by day and night
- Camp in the desert of Wadi Rum
- Bathe in the Dead Sea
- International flights and current taxes (excluded if a land only option is selected)
- Domestic transportation
- Touring with guides and entrance fees
- 3 - 4 star accommodation
- Visa fees for Australian passport holders
- 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
- Your accommodation is selected for convenience of location, comfort or character, and can range from a business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Hotels used in Jordan are generally rated as local four-star standard.
- All group tour hotels have private western bathroom facilities, air conditioning, TV and telephone. You will also stay in a camp in Wadi Rum with electricity and an en-suite bathroom. Plumbing and electricity supplies can be erratic and occasionally the power in hotel rooms is turned off while guests are out of the room.
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 August 2023. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
- Customary tipping amount approximately US$80pp (AU$119pp) is paid locally in Jordan.
- Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
- Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.
Everything is taken care of including your flights, accommodation, sightseeing and entrance fees listed on your itinerary and all your meals. Read more
Wendy Wu include return international economy-class flights from Australia as part of their fully inclusive tours. Upgrades are available too! Read more
On all of our tours you will be escorted by a dedicated National Escort, tasked with the responsibility to keep you safe, happy, entertained and inspired. Read more
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