Petra & The Jordan Valley
7 nights including Petra, the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley
from £865
Day 1: London/Aqaba/Dead Sea
Depart London Gatwick for flight to Aqaba. On arrival transfer (approx 3 ½ hours) to the medium class Dead Sea Spa hotel for 3 nights.
Day 2: Dead Sea/Amman
Morning at leisure to enjoy a float in the salty waters of the lowest place on earth and even treat yourself to a free body mud mask taken from the seabed.
In the afternoon enjoy an excursion to the capital, Amman. Explore the oldest area of the city visiting Roman ruins, temples and the Royal Automobile Museum.
Day 3: Jerash/Umm Qais/Jordan Valley
After breakfast head to Jerash, the best preserved Roman city of the Decapolis (a commercial league of 10 Greco-Roman cities). Walk around the ruins of ancient temples and a remarkably well-preserved market place. Drive north to Umm Qais and enjoy splendid views over Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee) and Golan Heights. Explore the Acropolis and Byzantine Church before heading back to the Dead Sea via the Jordan Valley.
Day 4: Dead Sea/Mount Nebo/Madaba
Morning at leisure. Drive to Mount Nebo, thought to be the site of Moses burial. Head onwards to the charming village of Madaba, where you will see the wonderful mosaic map of ancient Palestine on the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of St George. Transfer to the town of Wadi Mousa, just outside Petra. Spend 2 nights at a medium class hotel.
Day 5: Petra
Today we take you through the stunning As-Siq gorge, your anticipation growing as you head towards the magnificent, ancient city of Petra. Emerging from the shadows of the gorge, you will be confronted by the breathtaking sight of the Treasury carved into the red sandstone rock face. Spend the rest of the day exploring the enchanting ruins, visiting royal tombs, streets of facades and the majestic Monastery all hewed from the rose red sandstone.
Day 6: Petra/Wadi Rum
Spend your morning at leisure and at noon head off for an exciting desert adventure in the haunting wilderness of Wadi Rum. For that true Lawrence of Arabia experience ride into the desert in a 4x4 (much faster than a camel!) before dinner in a Bedouin camp. Drive to the Red Sea for 2 nights at the Marina Plaza Hotel in Tala Bay.
Day 7: Red Sea
Enjoy a full day at leisure at the Marina Plaza Hotel in Tala Bay.
Day 8: Aqaba/London Gatwick
Morning at leisure before transferring to Aqaba for your return flight to London Gatwick.
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IN BRIEF...
Day 1
London/Aqaba/Dead Sea
Day 2
Dead Sea/Amman
Day 3
Jerash/Umm Qais/Jordan Valley
Day 4
Dead Sea/Mount Nebo/Madaba
Day 5
Petra
Day 6
Petra/Wadi Rum
Day 7
Red Sea
Day 8
Tour ends
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Stay 7 nights at the medium class Marina Plaza Hotel, Tala Bay.
From £345 per person
