Ancient Petra marks the mid-way point in a cultural pilgrimage to biblical landmarks in this Country Explorer trip.
Caravans of spice traders and crusading Christian soldiers once crossed the dramatic desert landscapes of Jordan and you will too, journeying to the fabled 'rose red' Petra.
Tread in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, crusading knights and Bedouin tribes, who once crossed the length and breadth of Jordan leaving their mark on its mystical desert landscapes. Our springboard to the spellbinding ancient trading history of Jordan is the white stone city of Amman, which you will have an opportunity to explore at your leisure after being transferred to your hotel from the airport. Meet your fellow travellers this evening for a cocktail reception followed by dinner.
This morning, we embark on a city tour of Amman to see its Citadel, Archaeological Museum, Roman Amphitheatre and Folklore Museum. Our next stop is to Iraq Al Amir where we'll 'Make a Difference' at the Iraq Al Amir Women's Association and learn first-hand how they make soap from olive oil and craft greeting cards and note books from recycled paper. Try your hand at making your own before enjoying a lunch prepared by the women. We continue to the ancient city of Jerash, a favourite city of the Roman emperor Hadrian and an important stop on the incense and spice trade route to the Mediterranean. Amble past its soaring Corinthian columns and view its almost intact city walls, before returning to the seven hills of Amman, where tonight we'll 'Connect With Locals' over an exclusive 'Be My Guest' dinner with a local family featuring Jordanian favourites.
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Day 3
Amman – Petra (2 Nights)
The enchanting rose-red façades of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, beckon, but not before we visit Mount Nebo, one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan and the place where Moses is buried. You'll see the Madaba Mosaic Map that covers the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Madaba and ascend to the Crusader Shobak Castle, perched on the side of a mountain. We arrive in Petra later, where we'll spend the next two nights at one of Trafalgar's 'Stays With Stories' - the Hyatt Zaman, built on and around an ancient village.
Imagine silk and spice caravans plying their wares as we 'Dive Into Culture' and enter this mystical trading city through the narrow Siq, flanked by towering cliffs soaring 80 metres high. Emerging from the path, the stone façade of the Treasury with its ornate decoration looms ahead - the first of many wonders to be explored. Later, we join a Bedouin tribe for dinner in their camp near Little Petra.
Built in 1184 AD, Ajloun Castle played an important role in defending this area against the crusaders, who unsuccessfully spent decades trying to capture the castle and the nearby village. Afterwards we will travel to the quaint village of Rassoun for a simple, but generous, home-cooked meal with the family of Abu Baker, who has built a kitchen and Living room on the top of his house to entertain us.
Adult Price: $165.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Dessert Castles
Join us as we travel to the east and south of Amman to visit Jordan's dessert castles, beautiful examples of early Islamic art and architecture. These preserved caravan stations were centres of agricultural and trade in eighth century that helped distant rulers forge ties with local Bedouins. One of the best preserved monuments, Quasir Amra, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with lively frescoes and colourful mosaics.
Adult Price: $122.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 5
Petra – Wadi Rum – Amman
This morning, we journey through desert landscapes to Wadi Rum, a timeless place whose towering sand dunes were once described by T.E. Lawrence as “vast, echoing and god-like”. Embark on a jeep tour through the desert watching the landscape rise almost 2,000 metres from the desert floor, amidst which you'll find canyons, waterholes and rock paintings that span millennia. Return to Amman for your final night in Jordan, enjoying a Farewell Dinner with your travel companions. As the sun sets on this magical city, listen to the mystical call of the muezzin and reminisce over an enchanting trip into antiquity.
This morning, we bid farewell to this extraordinary land. Transfers to Amman airport are available. Conditions apply.
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Available on day 4
Ajloun Castle Experience
Built in 1184 AD, Ajloun Castle played an important role in defending this area against the crusaders, who unsuccessfully spent decades trying to capture the castle and the nearby village. Afterwards we will travel to the quaint village of Rassoun for a simple, but generous, home-cooked meal with the family of Abu Baker, who has built a kitchen and Living room on the top of his house to entertain us.
Adult Price: $165.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 4
Dessert Castles
Join us as we travel to the east and south of Amman to visit Jordan's dessert castles, beautiful examples of early Islamic art and architecture. These preserved caravan stations were centres of agricultural and trade in eighth century that helped distant rulers forge ties with local Bedouins. One of the best preserved monuments, Quasir Amra, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with lively frescoes and colourful mosaics.
Adult Price: $122.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
All Optional Experiences
The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners (including Be My Guest)
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Connect with Locals
Embrace the genuine hospitality of your Jordanian hosts during an exclusive 'Be My Guest' dinner with a family in their Amman home featuring favourite local flavours. ( Day 2)
Dive into Culture
In the 'Rose City' of Petra, you'll see tombs and temples carved into pink sandstone cliffs and admire the 45m-high façades of Al Khazneh, the Treasury. (Day 4)
Make A Difference
Visit the Iraq Al Amir Women's Centre and learn how they create soap from olive oil and greeting cards from recycled paper, followed by lunch prepared by the women. (Day 2)
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For included sightseeing in Amman
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VISIT the Greco-Roman city at Jerash, the unique ancient city at Petra and the Crusader Fortress at Shobak and Wadi Rum
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VIEW the Roman amphitheatre and Citadel in Amman, Moses' Promised Land on Mount Nebo and the mosaic map of the Holy Land at Madaba
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Transport: Smaller coaches without toilet facilities may be used on this trip.
Shared Rooming: Room Share and Triple rooms are not available on this trip.
Why not add our 'Best of Egypt' trip before your visit to Jordan? View full itinerary details for 'Best of Egypt'. Trip code: EGBO
Why not add our 'Best of Israel' trip before your visit to Jordan? View full itinerary details for 'Best of Israel and Jordan Experience'. Trip code: ISJO
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Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
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