Jordan 7 Night Classic Tour

Jordan Classic Tour Details Itinerary

Day 1 Amman

Depart UK to Amman. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for two nights.

Day 2 Jerash & Ajloun

Start the day with to visit Jerash an impressively well preserved Roman City which is known as the “Pompeii” of the Middle East for its extraordinarily well-preserved Roman ruins. Walk beneath the Triumphal Arch and among the ruins of the Hippodrome and Temple of Zeus. Afterwards visit Ajloun castle before returning to your hotel in Amman.

Day 3 Amman, Madaba, Nebo

After breakfast take a city tour of Amman to include a visit to the Citadel the Archaeological Museum and Roman Theatre. Afterwards head to Madaba, known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. The church of St. George houses the famous sixth-century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. From here continue to Mount Nebo, where according to the Bible Moses viewed the Promised Land which he would never enter. The tour continues south to Petra, travelling through some of Jordan’s most impressive scenery, following the eastern ridge of the Rift Valley and the Dead Sea ending up in Petra for a three night stay.

Day 4 Petra

Full day in Petra to explore the many wondrous sites of this Rose Red City. UNESCO has described Petra as “one of the precious cultural properties of man’s cultural heritage”. Enter this once forgotten city through the Siq canyon which leads to the dramatic first sighting of the Treasury, Petra’s most famous attraction. Other major sites include the Temple of the Winged Lions, baths, markets, storerooms and tombs. (This tour involves walking over rough terrain). At Petra, visiting the Monastery and the High Place of Sacrifice requires a steep climb. Please note that Petra by Candlelight is not included in the price, as it only takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The cost of this excursion can be paid for locally if available whilst in Petra. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5 Little Petra

Little Petra, otherwise known as Siq Al-Barid, is located 10 minutes to the north of Petra. A classical temple stands guard outside the miniature siq which was the commercial quarter for Petra, situated at the point where several ancient caravan routes met, linking Wadi Araba with Egypt and the Mediterranean coast. Water channels were carved through the rock to collect rain water to the bottom of the mountain, today known as harvesting. Spend the afternoon at leisure or take the opportunity of a second visit to see even more of Petra’s rich history. Overnight Petra.

Day 6 Wadi Rum

Dead Sea: After breakfast, depart to Wadi Rum to enjoy Jordan’s spectacular desert landscape steeped in the legend of Lawrence of Arabia and his Arab army. Experience the sandy desert on board 4×4 vehicles driven by the local Bedouins. The tour is around 2 hours. Afterwards continue to the Dead Sea for a stay of two nights. Overnight at Dead Sea hotel.

Day 7 Dead Sea

The Dead Sea lies in the Jordan Valley at the lowest point on earth. Spend your time sunbathing, swimming or treat yourself to some of the many spa treatments on offer especially the well-known healing powers of the minerals from the sea bed. Overnight Dead Sea.

Day 8

Morning at leisure before transferring by road to Amman for the return flight to the UK.