Highlights
- An adventure packed family holiday through the highlights of Jordan with two full days in Petra
- Journey across the desert by 4WD or camelback and camp under the stars
- Float in the in the Dead Sea and cool off by the Red Sea coast
Family Jordan, Petra and Desert Adventure
Our tour of Jordan starts in Amman, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Home to almost half of Jordan's entire population, Amman is a fascinating city of contrasts, where the ancient and the modern collide. Get lost in the bustling souks of downtown, wher...
After breakfast, we'll gather for an introductory meeting before heading north of Amman to ancient Jerash. Inhabited for 6,500 years, the city's golden age was in Roman times when it became part of the Decapolis League - a confederation of important Middle Eastern cit...
This morning, we'll drive to the Dead Sea - the lowest point on earth. This unique body of water is the lowest point on the earth's surface. With a salt content of 33%, it's almost impossible to sink and we'll take a dip to experience the mysterious floating sensation...
Today we begin two full days exploring Petra. This ancient city, carved into pink sandstone cliffs, has to be seen to be believed, but poet John Burgon beautifully described it as 'A rose-red city half as old as time'. Our Explore Leader will guide us on a tour throu...
Today is free for you to uncover more of Petra. Climb the steep path to the High Place of Sacrifice for a panorama over Wadi Araba and the Negev Desert or trek up to the Monastery - Petra's largest monument. This evening, we'll gather as a group to visit a family in...
Leaving Petra behind, today we'll embrace the nomadic lifestyle of the Bedouin and head into the dunes of Wadi Rum. We'll stop for lunch before continuing across the sands either on foot or camelback. Described by T.E. Lawrence as 'vast, echoing and God-like…', Wadi...
After a full-on few days exploring the highlights of Jordan, we'll head to Aqaba for downtime by the Red Sea. A resort town, Aqaba is where local Jordanians come to holiday, lounge on the beach and have a go at water sports. As Jordan's only seaport, the town is steep...
Today is a free day for exploring Aqaba or relaxing at the beach. The port city is famous for its preserved coral reefs and sea life and our Explore Leader will be on hand to organise an optional sailing and snorkelling trip before we head back to Amman later in the afternoon.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
Our tour of Jordan ends at our hotel in Amman. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an airport transfer, you need to depart from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
Meals Provided : Breakfast
Linda
Nov 2023
Petra, the camel ride and snorkeling in the red sea all great experiences. ...
Matthew
Nov 2023
Hiking in Petra and Jerash
Trusted Customer
Jun 2023
Petra and Wadi Rum were the highlights for me.
Gabriele
Jan 2023
We had an fantastic tour guide who truly introduced us to this beautiful country and its people.
Trusted Customer
Jun 2023
Visiting Petra and lesser known Jerash. Our son loved th...