The Complete Jordan Private Holiday
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Private visits to:-
- The world famous Petra
- The beautifully preserved ancient ruins of Greco Roman Jerash
- The mysterious Desert Castles, some of which were used by Lawrence of Arabia during his campaign
- The imposing Mt Nebo & Kerak with wonderful views over the desert
- The beautiful and dramatic landscape of Wadi Rum
- The peaceful Dana Nature Reserve
- The historical Baptism site of Bethany
- Time to relax and float at the Dead Sea.
This PRIVATE journey brings you everything you would ever want to see in this historic and beautiful country. With the luxury of having your own driver and private guides at the key sites there is the no one to rush you! Red Sea extension Available.
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To see feedback from previous clients on their holidays to Jordan and Petra.
Jordan Private Holiday
DAY 1
Fly to Amman to start of your Private Tour to JordanArrive in Amman where you will be met for your private transfer to your hotel to start your holiday. Overnight in Amman.
DAY 2
Visit Jerash, Um Qais, Golan Heights and Lake TiberiusYour private tour will start with a visit to Jerash, one of the best-preserved provincial Roman towns in the world. Jerash is sometimes called the Pompeii of the East, as it was home to over 250,000 people.
Continue to visit the village of Ajlum with its fortress and Um Qais, a city rich with basalt ruins overlooking the Jordan Valley, Golan Heights and Lake Tiberius (the Sea of Galilee). Overnight in Amman.
Continue to visit the village of Ajlum with its fortress and Um Qais, a city rich with basalt ruins overlooking the Jordan Valley, Golan Heights and Lake Tiberius (the Sea of Galilee). Overnight in Amman.
DAY 3
Private tour of Desert Castles. Amman City Tour.Continue your holiday to Jordan by visiting the desert castles - beautiful examples of both early Islamic Art and architecture with their fine mosaics, frescoes inspired by the best in Persian and Greco Roman traditions.
Qasr Al Azraq This dramatic castle crafted from black basalt rock was used by Lawrence of Arabia as his fortress during the Arab revolt of 1917.
Qusayr Amra This is a bath house constructed during the 8th century containing the disrobing room, warm and hot rooms with extensive frescoes covering virtually all surfaces.
Qasr al Kharraneh This is the most mysterious of the castles. Experts are divided – was it a safe haven for passing camel trains or a retreat for Umayyad leaders?
End the day with a city tour of Amman seeing the highlights such as the Roman theatre and the citadel. Overnight in Amman.
Qasr Al Azraq This dramatic castle crafted from black basalt rock was used by Lawrence of Arabia as his fortress during the Arab revolt of 1917.
Qusayr Amra This is a bath house constructed during the 8th century containing the disrobing room, warm and hot rooms with extensive frescoes covering virtually all surfaces.
Qasr al Kharraneh This is the most mysterious of the castles. Experts are divided – was it a safe haven for passing camel trains or a retreat for Umayyad leaders?
End the day with a city tour of Amman seeing the highlights such as the Roman theatre and the citadel. Overnight in Amman.
DAY 4
Private journey through Kings Highway. See Mt Nebo, Madaba, Kerak, Wadi Mujib.After breakfast your holiday in Jordan will continue by having the whole day to explore the King's Highway, which was once part of the ancient Silk Rd. You will visit the Christian town of Madaba - "the city of Mosaics", and visit the Monastery in Mt Nebo, one of the most revered holy sites in Jordan as Moses was buried here.
Journey to visit the magnificent Crusader Fortress of Kerak via Wadi Al Mujib, a deep valley with ones of Jordans most breathtaking views.
Your Jordan travel will take you to the little village of Dana, perched on a shelf of the mountainside that drops down into the Wadi ‘Araba rift, to stay at the Dana Guesthouse. Overnight in Dana.
Journey to visit the magnificent Crusader Fortress of Kerak via Wadi Al Mujib, a deep valley with ones of Jordans most breathtaking views.
Your Jordan travel will take you to the little village of Dana, perched on a shelf of the mountainside that drops down into the Wadi ‘Araba rift, to stay at the Dana Guesthouse. Overnight in Dana.
DAY 5
Hike in Dana nature reserve. Visit Little Petra and transfer to Petra.After breakfast take a guided private hiking tour in the Reserve for around 3-4 hours, Your tour of Petra will start with a private visit to Little Petra. Here in the 1st century AD the Nabataeans established a commercial suburb, a place for trading caravans to stop en route between south Arabia and the Mediterranean.
Continue to Petra for afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Petra.
Continue to Petra for afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Petra.
DAY 6
Private Petra tourAfter breakfast your trip to Petra starts either with a walk ( or on horseback if you prefer)to the Siq, a long narrow fissure between two overhanging cliffs, The Private guided Petra tour then gradually unfolds the mysteries of the Red Rose city with its spectacular treasury, Royal Tombs, burial chambers and high places of sacrifice.
Afternoon at leisure to explore upper Petra at your own pace. Overnight at Petra
Afternoon at leisure to explore upper Petra at your own pace. Overnight at Petra
DAY 7
Explore Wadi Rum in 4WD, Overnight in King Aretas camp.After breakfast transfer south to the enchanting desert of Wadi Rum, Jordan's largest desert and one of the most spectacular desert landscapes in the world. Spend 3 hours being driven in a 4WD vehicle through the Wadi prior to enjoying a glass of champagne at sunset.
Tonight you will stay in a desert camp in Wadi Rum. The camp takes up to 50 tents, each of which has 2 camping beds and electricity for a small beside table lamp.
Tonight you will stay in a desert camp in Wadi Rum. The camp takes up to 50 tents, each of which has 2 camping beds and electricity for a small beside table lamp.
DAY 8
Visit the Baptism site of Bethany and Dead Sea.After breakfast your driver will firstly take you to visit what is believed to be John’s baptismal site, where in the late 5th century a church was built. Due to recurrent flooding it has had to be rebuilt several times and at least three other churches have been discovered, built in the 6th and 7th centuries.
Transfer onwards to the Dead Sea for afternoon at leisure and overnight at Dead Sea.
Transfer onwards to the Dead Sea for afternoon at leisure and overnight at Dead Sea.
DAY 9
Dead Sea day at leisure.Today you can reflect on your trip through Jordan as you have the day to enjoy the many legendary therapeutic and healing secrets of the Dead Sea as you enjoy the tranquillity of your surroundings. A swim in Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth is not to be missed! The unique 5 star Movenpick Resort has the largest and most advanced Spa in the Middle East, spread over 6000 sq. meters.
Their broad range of treatments are dedicated to luxury, pampering, relaxation and wellness. Overnight at Dead Sea.
Their broad range of treatments are dedicated to luxury, pampering, relaxation and wellness. Overnight at Dead Sea.
DAY 10
Private Transfer to Airport and Fly HomeBreakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight home after your Private Jordan tour.
Price per person: From £1,875
Includes Flights, 9 nights Accommodation with breakfast ( Inter Continental Amman, Movenpick Petra, Movenpick Dead Sea, Dana Guest House, King Aretas Camp), Activities, Transfers, Private Vehicle & Guides in key sites, Desert Camp Dinner.
Most cost effective departure days: Tues and Sun with EasyJet. BA and Royal Jordanian fly every day of the week but their schedule is not as convenient.
Most cost effective departure days: Tues and Sun with EasyJet. BA and Royal Jordanian fly every day of the week but their schedule is not as convenient.
A La Carte Optional Extras
Petra lit by over 2000 Candles
Tonight if it is Monday, Wednesday or Thursday you can participate in Petra by candlelight and truly experience a magical evening. 1800 candles light up the siq leading to the Treasury which is also aglow with candles
Price Per Person: From £20
Price Per Person: From £20
Upgrade to extra night at Movenpick at the Dead Sea (rather than Desert Camp)
We understand that for some a desert camp experience is not their cup of tea, therefore we offer the alternative of a late afternoon transfer after your 4 WD Safari in Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea to spend an extra night there.
Price Per Person: From £55
Price Per Person: From £55
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Wadi Rum
The hot air balloon ride over Wadi Rum at sunrise offers a
unique vantage point from which to view the
stunning natural rock formations and dunes of the
desert. The flight is @ 1 hour.
Price Per Person: From £180 (Including transfers from King Aretas Camp)
unique vantage point from which to view the
stunning natural rock formations and dunes of the
desert. The flight is @ 1 hour.
Price Per Person: From £180 (Including transfers from King Aretas Camp)
Prepare a meal at the Petra Kitchen
On one of the nights while you are in Petra you can enjoy a night cuisine course and meal at the Petra Kitchen. The Petra Kitchen has a relaxed, informal atmosphere where you'll prepare an evening meal, working alongside local women under the supervision of a chef. This includes soup, cold and hot mezza and salads, a main course and take home recipes. This lasts about 2 1/2 hours.
Price Per Person: £35
Price Per Person: £35
A La Carte Extensions
Red Sea Extension
Enjoy the beauties of the Red Sea at either the Movenpick Tala or Kempinski hotels, both with stunning locations and spa treatments to relax into.
Relax at the Dead Sea diving, snorkelling or swimming.
There is an excellent PADI school and a range of dives at over 30 sites along the coastline. There is a large variety of differing topography and habitats with upwelling from the depths bringing nutrients to the reef and thus prolific marine life. Great for Diving or Snorkelling.
Price per person: From £325
3 Nights Movenpick Tala with breakfast, Road Transfers to and from Aqaba
Includes:-
- Flights with EasyJet
- 9 nights accommodation with breakfast (Inter Continental Amman, Movenpick Petra, Movenpick Dead Sea, Dana Guest House, King Aretas Camp)
- Activities outlined including private vehicle and guide
- 1 Desert Camp Dinner
- Private Airport transfers
Departure airport:
- Gatwick and Heathrow
"Just a note to say we had the most fabulous holiday, everything ran like clockwork and i think we managed to land the best driver in Jordan. - He was not only very friendly and Informative, but totally reliable and always on time. All our hotels were good. The Movenpick at the Dead Sea was the best hotel i have ever stayed in - absoloutely fabulous. Thanks again”
”Thank you for your welcome home. This was a typical example of your company going the extra mile. Our trip far exceeded our expectations. The service you offered in helping us to plan and make the arrangements was characterised by personal attention and total efficiency. The holiday itself was brilliant. Every part was excellent. Superb hotels were chosen in every resort. Our driver was first class. It could not have been better. Keep working with Jordan Select - they are special!
The purpose of the trip was to celebrate my wife's retirement. She has been for the last 30 years...a tour operator! No way was I going to ask her to arrange her own retirement celebration! But, as a couple who have been involved closely with tour operating for over 30 years and we are in a position to say with some authority that your company's arrangements were outstanding. Thank you very much. We have already recommended your company to others and will continue to do so"
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