Highlights of Jordan
9 days ex Amman
Trip Code: AWHJ
Jerash, The Dead Sea, Madaba, Kerak Castle, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba.
While conjuring images of sheiks, camels and deserts, Jordan is so much more. Explore Jerash, one of the largest and most well preserved Roman ruins in the world. Discover the mysteries of the Dead Sea, journey through the dramatic scenery of Wadi Rum and don't forget to stop in at Petra, the most famous and utterly fascinating site in the country.
Day 1 Arrive Amman
Arrive in Amman at any time.
Day 2 Jerash (B)
Straddling the trading route from the eastern Mediterranean into the Orient, Jarash is still resplendent with its colonnaded streets, baths, handsome theatres, and spacious public squares. Visit The Jerash Temple of Artemis and travel 2000 years back in time.
Day 3 Dead Sea (B)
Steeped in historical and spiritual legacy, the Dead Sea is known worldwide. The Dead Sea is so rich in salt and minerals that no life form can exist in it. Enjoy soak in the buoyant and theraputic waters.
Day 4 Petra (B)
Head south along the 5000 year old King's Highway Road to the city of Petra. Enroute, visit some of the most cherished sights in the Holy Land: Madaba with its beautiful Byzantine mosaics, Moses' Mount Nebo, and Kerak's Crusader Castle.
Day 5 Petra (B)
Explore on foot the rose red city of Petra, the most mystic and glorious of Jordan’s ancient treasures. Located in a spectacular setting deep inside a narrow desert gorge, be amazed at the sheer expanse of the city.
Day 6 Wadi Rum (B,D)
The silent landscapes of Wadi Rum desert are sure to inspire. Experience the hospitality and friendly desert people or take an unforgettable optional 4X4 desert tour. Travel by foot or camel, as the local Bedouins do, and soak in dramatic landscapes and culture.
Day 7 Aqaba (B)
Enjoy the sun, explore archaeological sites or try snorkelling or diving in the coastal town of Aqaba.
Day 8 Amman (B)
Return to Amman, a city stuck in an uneasy cultural position somewhere between the western and Islamic worlds. Within the city, admire the beautiful white limestone buildings or venture to the desert castles east of the town.
Day 9 Depart Amman (B)
