Jordan is one of the most fascinating and spectacular countries in the Middle East. The Arab nation sits on the east bank of the Jordan River and offers visitors experiences like no other. With ancient monuments, beautiful and protected nature reserves and Dead Sea resorts. Famous for the archaeological site of Petra, the Nabatean capital dating to around 300 B.C. The narrow valley of tombs, temples and monuments carved in to pink sandstone cliffs from which it earns it’s nickname the ‘Rose City’.
Suggested itinerary – Highlights of Jordan
| DAY 1 Arrive in Amman where you will be met and taken to your hotel in the city overnight. |
| DAY 2 Take a day trip to Shaumari to go on a 2-3hr Oryx trail. This evening enjoys an Arabic cooking class and dinner at a local restaurant in Amman. |
| DAY 3 Today you will have a City Tour of Amman with a guide. Visit Iraq Al Amir women’s cooperative for carpet weaving. Lunch is included and time for shopping. |
| DAY 4 Depart Amman and head north to visit the ancient Roman ruins of Jerash and historical town of Al Salt before arriving at your hotel in Madaba for the evening. |
| DAY 5 This morning visit Madaba and Mt. Nebo before departing to Petra. Along the way stop of at desert castles and historical sites of interest. |
| DAY 6 A full day at Petra starting at dawn with a local guide to share knowledge of the incredible site. Lunch is included at a restaurant and the afternoon free to walk around Petra. |
| DAY 7 A second day at Petra with your guide to visit Monastery with lunch included. In the afternoon head to Wadi Rum to your camp for stargazing and dinner. |
| DAY 8 Enjoy an exhilarating 2hr Jeep tour into the desert before heading south to the coast to overnight in Aqaba for the next 3 nights. |
| DAY 9-10 Free days in Aqaba to relax at poolside at your hotel or on the beach with water sports activities on offer. |
| DAY 11 Today you’ll be taken to the Dead Sea to your spa hotel and time to float in the famous salty waters! |
| DAY 12 Transfer to Amman Airport for your departure flight home. |
More information about Jordan
Jordan’s Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, the Wild Jordan project has pioneered an award winning and sustainable tourism at nature reserves around the country. Dana Nature Reserve is a spectacular setting taking in mountainside villages and scorching open desert. You can stay in a village guesthouse, camp out on the stunning cliff top or stay at the award-winning Feynan Eco lodge, a romantic, candle-lit wilderness hideaway. Adventure awaits around ever corner in Jordan and you can hike, trek or trail your way around, from taking a plunge at Wadi Mujib, home of epic canyoning trails. Or head up to the highland forests of Ajloun, where deer roam the hillside woods.
Take in the Roman splendor of Jerash, or the Crusader castles at Karak and Shobak. Explore Byzantine church mosaics in Madaba, then visit the place where Jesus Christ was baptised in the River Jordan.
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