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The Ultimate Tour of Jordan * Temporary price reduuctions - please book now! *
Join the 'Splendours of Jordan' tour - one of the best tours of Jordan - and visit the stunning desert landscapes of Wadi Rum and the world heritage site of Petra, which is incredibly atmospheric when illuminated by candlelight. You will also visit the biblical site of Mount Nebo, and relax at the Dead Sea, at the lowest point on earth, 400m below sea level.
These escorted tours have a maximum group size of 25, and allow you to see all the main sights with enough time spent at each place. Many people also choose to extend their time on the Dead Sea. The tour can also be arranged privately for a supplement on any day of the year which gives you more flexibility with the sightseeing - for example if you wanted to stay longer somewhere then it is much easier to arrange this with the driver - please call for details. With special thanks to the Jordanian Tourist Board for supplying the photography for both these Jordan tours Why this tour is Special…
Highlights of your tour of Jordan
Day 1 - Fly to Amman Start your tour of Jordan by flying to Amman with Royal Jordanian Airlines. The usual flight times are: You will be met at the airport and transferred to the Kempinski Amman, where someone will assist with your check in. The Kempinski is located in the heart of Amman, with modern stylish rooms, and has a swimming pool, health club, sauna, and several restaurants. 2 nights at the Kempinski Amman Day 2 - Jerash & Amman Afternoon tour of Amman, visiting the citadel and Roman theatre. From the top of the Citadel, you will see a wonderful panorama of the whole city, and the ancient ruins of the Temple of Hercules which dates from 161-180 AD. There is a magnificent theatre where musicians still play, and you can sit and watch a short performance.
Day 3 - Madaba & Mount Nebo Mount Nebo is believed to be the site of Moses' Tomb, and if the weather is good you can see spectacular views across the Jordan Valley to the Dead Sea. Continue to Petra and stay 3 nights at the deluxe Crowne Plaza, in a fantastic position just steps from the visitor's entrance. There is a heated outdoor swimming pool, 3 restaurants, bar, cocktail lounge, and the unique Cave Bar, a 2000 year old "Nabatean Tomb". 3 nights at the Crowne Plaza, Petra
Day 4 - Petra
You have an option to ride on horseback as far as the Siq, and then to proceed to the Treasury on foot. There are a limited number of horses with carriages for people with walking difficulties, or if you would just prefer a ride. Following the path round, you will come to the old theatre, cave dwellings and hundreds of elaborate rock-cut tombs with intricate carvings And of course there are places to stop for lunch, snacks or drinks.
Day 5 - Petra by candlelight
This evening return to the site of Petra for a final time to enjoy "Petra by Candlelight". This visit begins at 8pm and lasts until 10pm. Over 1800 candles have been set up to light your way down to the Siq and to emphasise various points of interest. Your journey culminates at the Treasury, where the forecourt is strewn with candles and awash with their beautiful light.
Day 6 - Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum is like a moonscape of ancient valleys and towering weathered sandstone mountains rising out of the white and pink coloured sands, and offers some of the most spectacular desert scenery you are ever likely to see. It was home to T.E. Lawrence during the 1917-8 Arab Revolt, and was used for the desert shots in Lawrence of Arabia. You will see several Bedouin camps, and glimpse the desert police who ride on camels in traditional desert police robes. You may choose to ride on a camel yourself instead of in the 4x4 jeep. The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar is the most luxurious of the Dead Sea hotels, set on a private beach in beautiful gardens. The guest rooms are located on terraces dotted with lagoons and waterfalls. The hotel's Anantara Spa offers an extensive array of treatments. 2 nights at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar, Dead Sea
Day 7 - Dead Sea However, you may choose just to spend a few days relaxing. There are sun loungers and shades by the beach, and a drinks counter where the waiters will bring over your favourite cocktail. Or relax by one of the many pools, some large, some small, or have a spa treatment. In the evening, there are some excellent restaurants, or for a change you can try the other restaurants in the hotels next door.
Day 8 - Fly home or stay on the Dead Sea Morning transfer to the airport and fly to London. Alternatively, extend your stay on the Dead Sea. The usual flight times are Add on extra nights at the Dead Sea - please ask for prices
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2009 Prices ** Call 01462 677111 to book your place! ** FREE upgrades available on selected dates - Free upgrade to a deluxe room at the Kempinski in Amman, and a free upgrade to a Junior Suite at the Kempinski Hotel at the Dead Sea
Booking… Call us now on 01462 677 111 to reserve your place. A deposit of 15% is required, and the balance is payable 10 weeks before departure. A 2% surcharge is made for Credit Cards, but there is no surcharge for Debit Cards or Switch. Finally, please ensure that your passports are in order and that you have at least 6 months remaining on them.
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Where else can you be riding a camel in the desert one day, and floating in the Dead Sea the next?
Morning tour of the remarkably preserved city of Jerash which was built over 2,000 years ago. 
Travel along the King's Way stopping at Madaba, home to a famous Byzantine mosaic map of the region, Mount Nebo from where Moses first viewed the Holy Land and the 12th century Crusader castle of Kerak. 
Take a guided tour of Petra, the "rose-red" city rediscovered in 1812, having been lost for 1000 years. Enter the city through the dramatic Siq canyon, a huge crack in the sandstone which opens out in front of the Treasury tomb. 
Morning visit to the atmospheric site of Little Petra before returning to the main site with your guide, or alternatively, relax at your hotel or take an optional trip to Dana Nature Reserve (payable locally). 
Morning drive to Wadi Rum for a 4 x 4 excursion into the desert. This afternoon transfer to the Dead Sea. Stay for 2 nights at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea. 
At leisure to relax by the Dead Sea. There will be an optional morning excursion (payable locally) to the baptism site at Bethany on the banks of the River Jordan.
