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Jordan's Ancient Wonders at Christmas

From £2,474
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: Dec 2024 - Dec 2025
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From £2,474
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: Dec 2024 - Dec 2025

Tour Overview

Discover Jordan's ancient treasures and biblical sites on this unforgettable holiday at Christmas. Explore the capital city, Amman before heading to Jerash, one of the largest and best-preserved Roman cities in existence. As your journey continues, you'll visit Mount Nebo, where you can take in views of the Holy Land and the valley of the River Jordan, and the ancient fortress of Shobak. Carved into sandstone, the extraordinary city of Petra is sure to be one of the highlights of your holiday and you'll explore this UNESCO-listed site on a guided walking tour. From here, the sand dunes and desert landscapes of Wadi Rum are yours to discover as you spend a night in a Bedouin-style tent. Finally, your holiday comes to an end at the Dead Sea, where you can relax and float in the therapeutic salty water.

  • Festive
  • Classic Touring
  • All Breakfasts
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Your Holiday Includes

  • Return flights from London
  • 7 nights in 4-star hotels plus 1 night in a Desert Camp
  • 15 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners including Christmas Eve gala dinner and welcome drink
  • Travelsphere Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage
  • Free of charge visa upon arrival in Jordan

Included Holiday Highlights

  • Panoramic tour of old and new Amman
  • Tour of the preserved Roman city of Jerash
  • Visit Mount Nebo and Madaba, where St George's Church houses the Mosaic Map
  • Discover the ancient Shobak fortress
  • Walking tour of Petra
  • Explore Little Petra
  • Desrt Camp stay in Wadi Rum
  • Visit to The Dead Sea

Itinerary

Day 1 UK - Amman

Today you will fly to Amman, the capital of Jordan. On arrival, we'll transfer you to your hotel.

Next day

Day 2 Amman

A full day of discovery begins with a morning tour to Jerash, one of the largest and best-preserved Roman cities in existence. Highlights here are the Temples of Artemis and Zeus, Hadrian's Triumphal Arch and a street of columns a mile long. For lunch today we'll visit Beit Khayrat, a woman-owned cafe in nearby Souf for a traditional Jordanian meal. You'll see many more of Amman's treasures today, including a Roman amphitheatre, the magnificent citadel, which towers above downtown Amman, and the King Abdullah Mosque. This afternoon we will see some of Amman's other great sights on our Panoramic coach tour passing by the old and modern vistas of the city.
This evening we will head to a restaurant for dinner.

Meals included: B,L,D
Next day

Day 3 Amman - Petra

We're heading south today, to Petra, and on the way we'll visit many interesting sites. Our first stop is Mount Nebo, an elevated ridge that rises more than 700 metres above sea level and is cited in the Hebrew Bible as the point from which Moses saw the promised land. As you stand on this revered spot, you can take in panoramic views of the Holy Land and the valley of the River Jordan.
We'll then head to Madaba, to visit St George's Church, the home of the Mosaic Map. This treasure of early Christianity dates back to the 6th century and is the oldest map of Palestine that exists today.
A further highlight of our journey is the ancient fortress of Shobak. This is one of the largest and most impregnable of the chain of forts built by the Crusaders and is an impressive example of architectural military genius. Every stronghold was built to be a day's journey from its neighbour, and at night, beacons were lit to signal to Jerusalem that each was safe.
The rose-red city of Petra is our final destination. Meals included: B,D
Next day

Day 4 Petra - Christmas Eve

Today's the day you will get to explore Petra on a guided walking tour. This extraordinary city carved into the sandstone is concealed beyond a long, narrow gorge – the Siq – and your Local Guide will lead you through this corridor of rock. Get ready for your first glimpse of the magnificent Treasury Building, it will not disappoint. There will be opportunity for you to explore the area at leisure before returning to the hotel.
This evening join your travelling companions for a Christmas Eve gala dinner at your hotel.

Meals included: B,D
Next day

Day 5 Petra - Wadi Rum - Christmas Day

Start the day with a visit to Siq al-Barid, a northern suburb of Petra known as 'Little Petra'. Here you'll see houses, temples and staircases all carved out of rock and hidden away in the centre of a mountain.
We then head to the desert of Wadi Rum, home to the nomadic Bedouin people and immortalised in the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia. With sand dunes and sandstone rock formations of all shapes, sizes and colours, this magical landscape is sure to leave a lasting impression.
You'll stay tonight in the heart of Wadi Rum, where your hotel is in the guise of a Bedouin camp, and you will stay in your own authentic Bedouin-style tent. Once you've settled in, enjoy an included dinner of traditional Middle Eastern cuisine. After, maybe join an optional stargazing excursion in the company of an expert guide who can tell you about the formations you will see in the clear desert skies. Meals included: B,L,D
Next day

Day 6 Wadi Rum - Dead Sea - Boxing Day

Your journey continues today as you head towards another famous destination, the Dead Sea. This is the lowest spot on earth, and as you stay here for two nights in a hotel right on its shores, you'll have the chance to experience its unique waters, renowned for their buoyancy and therapeutic qualities.

Meals included: B,D
Next day

Day 7 Dead Sea - at Leisure

You can spend today at leisure, or you might choose to join an optional excursion to the nearby River Jordan and the biblical site of the baptism of Jesus. Meals included: B,D
Next day

Day 8 Amman - UK

This morning we will transfer you to Amman for your flight back to the UK.

Meals included: B

Accommodation (as specified or similar)

Intercontinental Amman

Next accommodation

Hyatt Zaman Hotel

The Hyatt Zaman is located 7.5 miles from Petra and Aqaba is a 90-minute drive from the resort. This hotel offers stunning views of the Sharah Mountain Range. Hotel facilities include a fitness room, a traditional hammam, and an outdoor pool. Air-conditioned rooms feature modern amenities combined with traditional decorations. All rooms have a seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar. There are several restaurants offering authentic Arabian dishes as well as international cuisine. Guests can enjoy an evening cocktail at the garden bar. The resort’s hammam features original Ottoman features and offers professional massages. There is also a handicraft souk, and a small shop selling a selection of incense, tea, hand soaps, and body creams. The well-tended walkways of the resort lead to the old village centre, with its original water-well and marble benches.

The Hyatt Zaman is located 7.5 miles from Petra and Aqaba is a 90-minute drive from the resort. This hotel offers stunning views of the Sharah Mountain Range. Hotel facilities include a fitness room, a traditional hammam, and an outdoor pool. Air-conditioned rooms feature modern amenities combined with traditional decorations. All rooms have a seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar. There are several restaurants offering authentic Arabian dishes as well as international cuisine. Guests can enjoy an evening cocktail at the garden bar. The resort’s hammam features original Ottoman features and offers professional massages. There is also a handicraft souk, and a small shop selling a selection of incense, tea, hand soaps, and body creams. The well-tended walkways of the resort lead to the old village centre, with its original water-well and marble benches.
Next accommodation

Sun City Camp

In the heart of Wadi Rum’s majestic desert, stands the incredible Sun City Camp offering guests the experience of living in the desert and enjoying the simple Bedouin life. The camp is located in Wadi Rum about 60 km from Aqaba city and 313 km from Amman. Sun City Camp features an à la carte and buffet restaurant, coffee shop and a 24-hour front desk. Tents include a dining area and a private entrance. Bathrooms are equipped with a bath or shower. The camp is equipped with a large reception tent with Wi-Fi along with the dining area where guests are offered freshly cooked meals in buffet style with variety of dishes to choose from.

In the heart of Wadi Rum’s majestic desert, stands the incredible Sun City Camp offering guests the experience of living in the desert and enjoying the simple Bedouin life. The camp is located in Wadi Rum about 60 km from Aqaba city and 313 km from Amman. Sun City Camp features an à la carte and buffet restaurant, coffee shop and a 24-hour front desk. Tents include a dining area and a private entrance. Bathrooms are equipped with a bath or shower. The camp is equipped with a large reception tent with Wi-Fi along with the dining area where guests are offered freshly cooked meals in buffet style with variety of dishes to choose from.
Next accommodation

Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea

Soak up the ancient magic of Jordan's Dead Sea in contemporary comfort at the Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea hotel. A 45-minute drive from Queen Alia International Airport, the 5-star hotel has a sun-drenched private beach whose soft sands are lapped by the healing waters of the world’s most famous salt lake. Three palm-fringed, heated pools link the Dead Sea with the sand-coloured hotel, making this a water lover's paradise. Swim out to Jacuzzi island and forget the outside world – or stay in touch using complimentary, high-speed Wi-Fi. Luxurious massages and facial treatments in Shape Up spa use natural Dead Sea products.

Soak up the ancient magic of Jordan's Dead Sea in contemporary comfort at the Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea hotel. A 45-minute drive from Queen Alia International Airport, the 5-star hotel has a sun-drenched private beach whose soft sands are lapped by the healing waters of the world’s most famous salt lake. Three palm-fringed, heated pools link the Dead Sea with the sand-coloured hotel, making this a water lover's paradise. Swim out to Jacuzzi island and forget the outside world – or stay in touch using complimentary, high-speed Wi-Fi. Luxurious massages and facial treatments in Shape Up spa use natural Dead Sea products.

  1. Travelsphere Cares

    When you book this tour, you are helping us support Beit Khayrat Souf. This women-owned café uses its meal experience and cooking class to boost women's economic empowerment, breaking the cycle of unemployment for women while also providing a platform for local youth to volunteer and learn about diverse cultures.

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  • More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
  • 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
  • 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
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