Itinerary

Day 1

Meet at the Airport for pickup and drop off to Hotel

Day 2

Morning visit to the beautifully preserved Roman city of Jerash, among the sites will be the vast oval colonnaded forum, the mile long street of columns, the Temples of Artenis and Zeus and Emperor Hadriana triumphal arch and the superb amphitheatre. Return to Amman for an afternoon visit to the Citadel and theatre of Amman, dating from Roman times.

Day 3

Drive via the Kings Highway to Petra along one of the oldest trade routes in the world your first stop en route is at Mt. Nebo, from where Moses viewed the Promised Land and where you will visit the mountaintop church containing superb mosaics depicting hunting and pastoral scenes. Continue to the town of Madaba, famous for the mosaic map of Palestine in the Greek Orthodox church of St. George. Continue to the imposing 12th century Crusader Castle at Kerak & Umm er Rasas, with its remarkable Omayyad mosaic floor. In Petra, you will stay at hotel / Overnight

Day 4

Enjoy a guided tour of Petra. You will walk through the Siq, the ravine flanked on either side by the multi-colored rose sandstone cliffs at the end of which is the world famous Treasury. You will also see the various tombs, the wonderful acoustical amphitheatre and see the tomb of the Urn before returning to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Day 5

At leisure! You may wish to revisit Petra (a special entrance ticket which is valid for 2 days is included in the cost of your holiday at this second visit will not be with a guide).

Day 6

Morning jeep ride at Wadi Rum with its impressive landscape much loved by Lawrence of Arabia, Journey north to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth at 1,427 feet below sea level.

Day 7

Day at leisure to enjoy the unique experience of floating in the Dead Sea or indulge in one of the luxurious Spa treatments on offer

Day 8

Return to Amman,And then drop off to Queen ALIA airport/

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Hotel accommodation

Exclusions -

Tips for horse guides or carriages