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Jordan Holiday Private Tour
HIGHLIGHTS: This Jordan Holiday has Petra, Jerash, Desert Castles, Mt Nebo & Kerak, Wadi Rum, Dana Nature Reserve, Baptism site of Bethany, and Dead Sea.
This Private Jordan Holiday brings you everything you would ever want to see in this historic and beautiful country. With the luxury of having your own driver /guide there is the no one to rush you!
If you would prefer to do a shorter trip and focus mainly on Petra then our Petra and Jordan short break is worth a look! We even have a Petra Express Tour for those looking for a long weekend break only.
Everything we do is tailor made so if you wish to construct your own itinerary please do contact us!
Click on arrow on the first photo to watch a video of Jordans highlights.
The Complete Jordan
DAY 1
Fly to Amman to start of your Jordan Holiday Private Tour
Arrive in Amman where you will be met and assisted through immigration prior to having a private transfer to your hotel to start your Holiday to Jordan. Overnight in Amman.
DAY 2
Visit Jerash, Um Qais, Golan Heights and Lake Tiberius (Sea of Galilee)
Your Jordan 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
Continue your Jordan Trip by visiting Jordan’s 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? 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? 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 Petra Travel tour 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 tour
After breakfast your trip to Petra starts on horseback, followed by a walk through the Siq, a long narrow fissure between two overhanging cliffs, The 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.
Afternoon at leisure to explore upper Petra at your own pace.
DAY 7
Explore Wadi Rum in 4WD, Overnight in King Aretas camp.
On your Jordan tour you will next 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
Private Transfer to visit the Baptism site of Bethany and Dead Sea.
Visit what is believed to be John’s baptismal site. In the late 5th century a church was built here. But the recurrent flooding of the river meant that it had to be rebuilt several times - 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 pause on your Jordan Holiday to have the day at leisure to enjoy the many legendary therapeutic, healing secrets of the Dead Sea and enjoy the tranquillity of the 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 ranges of treatments are dedicated to luxury, pampering, relaxation and wellness. Overnight at Dead Sea.
Their broad ranges of treatments are dedicated to luxury, pampering, relaxation and wellness. Overnight at Dead Sea.
DAY 10
Transfer to Airport for flight home after your Private tailormade Jordan Package.
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for flight home after your Private tour of Jordan.
Make an enquiry
Call 01722 744695
Price per person: From £1,585
Includes Flights with Easy Jet (Tues, Sun departure), 9 nights Accommodation with breakfast ( Inter Continental Amman, Beit Zaman Petra, Movenpick Dead Sea, Dana Guest House), Activities, Transfers, Private Vehicles & Guides, Desert Camp Dinner.
BMI and Royal Jordanian fly every day if these departure days do not work for you, but are of course more expensive.
Click here to view all our Jordan Holidays
BMI and Royal Jordanian fly every day if these departure days do not work for you, but are of course more expensive.
Click here to view all our Jordan Holidays
A La Carte Optional Extras
Petra lit by over 2000 Candles
Upgrade to extra night at Movenpick at the Dead Sea (rather than Desert Camp)
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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
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
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