Grand Tour of Jordan

Optional excursions

 

Aqaba - £29

Morning tour of Aqaba includes a glass-bottom boat ride to the coral reefs, the Aquarium, Aqaba Fort, Museum and the archaeological site of Old Aqaba ‘Ayla’.

Bethany, Madaba & Mount Nebo - £44

Visit Bethany on the river Jordan, the baptism site of Jesus Christ; St. George’s Church in Madaba, where the original mosaic map of the Holy Land is found; Mount Nebo, the alleged burial place of Moses with views over the ‘Holy Land’..

Petra by Night - £45

This exclusive optional arrangement reveals the magical ‘rose-red’ city by the light of a thousand candles. After listening under the stars to Bedouin stories and music at the Treasury, walk through the heart of Petra to enjoy dinner at Petra’s only restaurant (about two miles of walking, in stages, over sometimes uneven ground with return to hotel by bus).

Little Petra - £18

Drive to Siq el-Barid (Little Petra) located close to the main site. This is Petra in miniature with a modest gorge but wonderful rock-cut temples, caves and multi-coloured rockfaces and, being less-visited, it has an atmosphere all of its own.

Shobak castle and Dana Reserve -£28

Visit the Crusader castle at Shobak known as “Mont Realis”, the fortress of the royal mount– built to protect the route from Syria to Egypt. See the remains of the enclosing wall, the Crusader chapel and ancient well shaft.  Dana is one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Jordan with spectacular scenery. Enjoy a fresh juice while watching the sunset over Dana Mountains from Dana Guesthouse.

Red Sea cruise - £29

Red Sea yacht excursion to Pharaoh’s Island includes a tour of the fort, barbecue lunch and option to snorkel (charge).

Wadi Rum - £42

Drive to Wadi Rum, where you will take a 4-wheel drive open-top jeep* through the desert. Carry on driving past majestic mountains, explore a gorge and see ancient rock drawings. Watch the sun set over the desert mountain scenery. After dark drive to a Bedouin camp for dinner and enjoy Bedouin singing and music around a camp fire. *Please be advised that the jeeps have no seatbelts and are not suitable for anyone with a bad back.

Yellow Submarine - £25

"The Coral Whispers" is the first see-through boat (semi-submersible) in the region, which allows participants to see some of the Red Sea's underwater treasures and the magical beauty of the Coral Reserved Area via your own personal windows in a cabin three metres under the waters' surface.