Good things come in small packages, and this tour packs very varied experiences into its short stay in Jordan, providing a glimpse of the facets of this fascinating country; yet, far from feeling like a whistle-stop journey, the tour is unhurried, with built-in leisure time, a sunset cruise, and the chance to simply stand and stare. Staying in 5-star Mövenpick hotels, it begins with a breath of fresh air in Aqaba, which boasts a 16th-century fort, a Roman church, and a Heritage Museum, but its real draw is the Red Sea shore and marine life around the reef. From here we drive to the 12th-century Shobak Castle, remote, rewarding, and despite its battle-scarred state, or perhaps because of it, still imposing and atmospheric; and continue to ‘Little Petra’, the ancient Nabatean site of Siq al-Barid (cold canyon), a descriptive name as its narrow rock-hewn passage allowed no warmth in from the sun. Petra, “a rose-red city, half as old as time”, was a secret seen only by Bedouins for six centuries but is famous now as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World (and as the film set for Indiana Jones); and, forever linked with Lawrence of Arabia, Wadi Rum’s iron-oxide sands make its wind-sculpted wilderness the reddest place in Jordan.
Petra visit involves several hours of walking.
Optional excursions subject to minimum numbers.
per person in a twin/double room
easyJet from Gatwick
There are currently no departure dates available for this tour.
Air travel and taxes, visa procurement+ (British passport holders), transfers, 4 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily and 2 lunches, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
+ The Jordanian visa is not included if choosing independent arrival and you are arriving on a different flight to the rest of the group.
Discover Jordan
From the Dead Sea to the Red Sea, via Mount Nebo and Bethany, Jerash, Amman, and Petra, this is a tour of souks and citadels, biblical landmarks and Bedouin landscapes, history and hospitality
Highlights of Jordan
This journey focuses on unmissable monuments, with time to explore ancient sites to the astounding rock city of Petra, and to enjoy the Red Sea, the Dead Sea, and the desert landscapes