Jordan and Petra Tour
Jordan and Petra Tour
Jordan and Petra Tour
10 Days Starting in Amman, Jordan and ending in London Heathrow
Visiting: Amman, Wadi Rum, Little Petra, Wadi Musa, Dead Sea, Mount Nebo, Jerash, Jerusalem
Tour operator:
Tour code:
JDJ
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Please contact Riviera Travel if you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility.
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Riviera Travel with specific dietary requests.
Tour operated in:
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From:
$3158 (USD) including Flights from the UKTour Overview
Jordan is a remarkable country, with extraordinary landscapes of red-hued dunes and windswept sandstone, and world-class monuments that include Roman amphitheatres and Crusader castles. From Moses to Alexander the Great, Saladin and our own Lawrence of Arabia, all have left outstanding legacies. Combined with the legendary ancient city of Petra, you'll have a captivating and unforgettable tour. There's so much to see in this wondrous corner of the world, so why not extend your stay with three more nights in Jerusalem - an unmissable experience!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Amman
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly to Amman and transfer by coach to the vibrant Shmeisani area of the city, where we stay for one night at the four-star AlQasr Metropole Hotel, with breakfast.
Day 2
Location: Wadi Rum
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We set off early to make the most of the day, travelling south along the Desert Highway through the sandy heart of Jordan to Wadi Rum – the ‘Valley of the Moon’. Nothing prepares you for the awe-inspiring sight that greets us: the sandstone massif that TE Lawrence described as ‘vast, echoing and god-like’. The magnificent cliffs and stone buttresses rise sheer from the sea of red sand, together forming a timeless panorama of monolithic rocks. The twisted huge bulk of this network of canyons, rock bridges and ravines is one of the world’s most stunning desert environments. Quite apart from the visual experience – the silence is almost unnerving; bizarrely you cannot hear anything at all. After transferring to 4x4 vehicles, we tour the canyons and valleys before arriving at the Wadi Rum Space Village, a Bedouin-style tented camp.Â
This afternoon, you have the opportunity to experience an optional camel ride in the desert before enjoying a traditional ‘zarb’ dinner – a delicious barbecue cooked for hours under the hot desert sand. All tents have twin or double beds with private shower and WC.
Day 3
Location: Little Petra
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
First, we see where vast caravans, some with over a thousand camels, gathered for their epic journeys, exploring the mysterious rock-carved rooms of ancient ‘hotels’ in the area, known as Little Petra. We stay two nights, with breakfast and dinner, at the four-star Old Village Hotel & Resort.
Day 4
Location: Wadi Musa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Along with the Taj Mahal and the Pyramids, Petra is one of the world’s ‘must-see’ sights, firmly deserving of its accolade as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Famous throughout history, its huge wealth was amassed from its time as the centre of the ancient caravan routes, which traded as far as China and rivalled that of the Romans. A city to match was created, with sophisticated public buildings and libraries, lavish houses, colonnaded streets, and astonishing villas carved from solid rock.Â
We walk down the increasingly narrow gorge and, just as you think the vertiginous sides could not get any narrower, the incredible vista of the Treasury appears like a mirage through a slit in the rock. The perfection of its proportions and the sheer vastness of this edifice are astounding. Beyond, there’s an entire city waiting to be discovered: the amazing Royal Tombs, the theatre, the Street of the Facades, the Great Temple, early-Christian churches, and the main colonnaded road that ran through the centre of this ancient but tremendously cultured city.
The afternoon is at leisure, so you may wish to return to your hotel and enjoy its facilities or remain at the site to continue exploring.
Day 5
Location: Dead Sea, Mount Nebo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Heading north towards the Dead Sea we travel on the scenic King’s Highway, following an ancient caravan route. It passes through some of Jordan’s most spectacular scenery with views across arid, rocky peaks. We visit the Crusader castle at Shobak, one of the region’s best-preserved forts, before continuing to Mount Nebo, where Moses first saw the Promised Land. According to Jewish and Christian tradition, the climb was so arduous that this remains his final resting place, leaving Joshua to lead his people over the River Jordan. We also visit nearby Madaba, where St George’s Church houses a superbly intricate, 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land.Â
We stay for two nights at the four-star Holiday Inn Dead Sea, with breakfast and dinner, 400 metres below sea level. It has several swimming pools, spacious air-conditioned rooms, as well as a small beach. You must take a dip in the Dead Sea, it’s one of life’s ‘must-do’ experiences. Due to the salt content being 30 per cent, compared with normal seawater at 3 per cent, you float so easily. You cannot actually swim, but bob around like a cork and even while wading, you physically have to push your feet to the bottom to stand up!
Day 6
Location: Jerash
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Ancient Jerash is the largest and best-preserved Roman city in the region, known as the Pompeii of the east. Its beautifully colonnaded main street and forum, the hippodrome, baths and theatre are a superb example of Roman town planning on a truly grand scale. Â In the afternoon we return to our hotel and have some free time to enjoy the hotel facilities or take a dip in the Dead Sea.
Day 7
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our tour continues to Israel for a three-night stay in Jerusalem. We drive from the Dead Sea to the famous Allenby Bridge (King Hussein) crossing. After the border formalities, it’s a short drive to Jerusalem, where we visit the Mount of Olives and the Garden of Gethsemane. After some time for lunch we continue to the Israel Museum. Our hotel for three nights is the four-star Grand Court or Leonardo Hotel, with breakfast and dinner.
What's Included
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The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a twin room. Sole occupancy rooms are available at the relevant supplement. The price includes: Nine nights;accommodation in four-star hotels Daily breakfast and dinner (plus camp-style accommodation in Wadi Rum) Scheduled flights to Amman and from Tel Aviv All guided tours Entrances to Wadi Rum, Little Petra and Petra, Shobak castle, Mount Nebo, Madaba and Jerash, Jerusalem Old City guided walking tour, the Mount of Olives, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum All transfers Hotel porterage of one item of luggage The services of a Riviera Travel tour managerThe Jordan departure fee of 10 Jordinian dinar per person is not included. This is payable locally.
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Accommodation
9 nights in 4-star accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Local Taxes
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Meals
Daily breakfast and dinner (plus camp-style accommodation in Wadi Rum)
What's Not Included
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The Jordan departure fee of 10 Jordinian dinar per person is not included. This is payable locally.
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For almost 40 years
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I have reduced mobility; can I still travel?
We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to contact us to discuss these concerns
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Do I require travel insurance?
It is a condition of booking that you carry suitable travel insurance.
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What is my luggage allowance?
You will receive details of your luggage allowance with your final travel documents, which are sent approximately 10 days prior to your date of departure.
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Low Deposit
Riviera Travel requires a minimum deposit of 500 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of riviera travel charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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