Treasures of Jordan

Today, depart for Amman, Jordan.

Please note: Due to flight scheduling and availability, some customers may be required to depart on day 2, to arrive on day 2. Flight times will be indicated on your final documentation, which you will receive 4-6 weeks prior to departure.

Please note: To ensure the best experience, the order of itinerary visits may be adjusted based on weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.

Meals included: In-Flight

Upon arrival, be welcomed by a representative at the airport and transferred to the hotel at the stunning Dead Sea.

Today, you'll travel approximately 60 kilometres.

Overnight: Dead Sea SPA Hotel or similar, Dead Sea, Jordan

Meals included: Dinner

Today, enjoy a day at leisure bathing or relaxing.

The Dead Sea is a salt lake located more than 400 metres below sea level, the lowest point on dry land. Its famously hypersaline water makes floating easy, and its mineral-rich black mud is used for therapeutic and cosmetic treatments.

Overnight: Dead Sea SPA Hotel or similar, Dead Sea, Jordan

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today, travel back to Amman. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour with a local guide, including a visit to the Amman Citadel (entrance included), the historical site on a hilltop in the centre of downtown Amman. The Citadel is a complex of temples, churches and the Umayyad Palace offering spectacular panoramic views of the city.

Continue your guided tour downtown to visit the Roman theatre and the Odeon (entry included), see the ancient Roman Nymphaeum fountain and walk through the colourful souq to taste a traditional Middle Eastern lunch and Habibah Kunafah (authentic Jordanian sweets) in a local Jafra café. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Today, you'll travel approximately 60 kilometres.

Overnight: Amman Grand Palace Hotel or similar, Amman, Jordan

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today, travel to Umm Qais, named one of the "Best Tourism Villages" by UN Tourism in 2022.

Join a guided tour of the ancient Roman city, explore the Roman theatres, colonnaded streets, and Byzantine churches, experiencing a blend of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes with incredible views over the Sea of Galilee, Jordan Valley and Golan Heights.

Continue to Jerash, a world-renowned archaeological site famous for its exceptionally well-preserved Greco-Roman ruins with cardo arches, theatres and Roman churches.

Upon arrival, enjoy a traditional lunch and later join a guided tour of the 1000 columns city. Afterwards, return back to Amman and enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Today, you'll travel approximately 306 kilometres.

Overnight: Amman Grand Palace Hotel or similar, Amman, Jordan

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today, head to the biblical hill of Mount Nebo, overlooking the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea. Mount Nebo is where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land.

Afterwards, travel south to Madaba, an ancient town known for the Madaba Map, the oldest preserved mosaic map of the Holy Lands, which can be found inside St George Church. Discover the amazing Byzantine mosaics excavated throughout the town. Enjoy a cooking class followed by a special lunch.

In the late afternoon, return back to your hotel in Amman.

Today, you'll travel approximately 110 kilometres.

Overnight: Amman Grand Palace Hotel or similar, Amman, Jordan

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today, travel to the magnificent Petra. Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabatean caravan-city, situated between the Red and the Dead Sea, was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia.

On the way to Petra, make a stop at the medieval Karak & Shobak Castles, which offer a journey into Crusader history; visit their vast halls and battlements for incredible views.

Afterwards, visit The Cave of Prophet Lut (St. Lot's Cave) and The Museum (Museum of the Lowest Point on Earth)

Today, you'll travel approximately 230 kilometres.

Overnight: Petra Moon Hotel or similar, Petra, Jordan

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today, enjoy a tour of magnificent Petra, one of the world's most famous archaeological sites. The iconic town is half-built, half-carved into rock, and is surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges. It’s where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic architecture. Marvel at the beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lost City of Petra, exploring its many caves and tombs. Walk through the canyon and be astounded at the magnificent Treasury, the entrance guarding the ancient Nabatean city, now one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

Travel along the Siq, the main entrance to the ancient city and a natural passage between two mountains, leading to the Treasury, the most elaborate temple in Petra. Across from the theatre and overlooking the city centre lies the Royal tombs on the East Cliff. The lower part of Petra, where the Romans resided after 107 AD, has ruins of Nabatean temples that are still standing.

After lunch (not included), there is an opportunity for those who are interested and able (there are many stairs) to walk up to the Monastery, which is the largest monument in the city. Afterwards, everyone will be transferred back to the hotel.

Optional Activity: Petra By Night
Petra By Night is a magical, 2-hour candlelit experience where over 2,000 candles illuminate the Siq and the Treasury. Visitors walk through the gorge in silence to watch a 30-minute show featuring traditional music, Bedouin storytelling, and, often, colourful projections. Please see the current pricing in Important Information.

Overnight: Petra Moon Hotel or similar, Petra, Jordan

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today, travel to the Wadi Rum Desert, a protected desert wilderness in southern Jordan. On the way, stop at Little Petra, an archaeological site just north of Petra with the remains of a small settlement that dates back to the Neolithic period.

Continue your journey to Wadi Rum desert, which features dramatic sandstone mountains, including the many-domed Jebel Um Ishrin, and natural arches such as Burdah Rock Bridge. Many prehistoric inscriptions and carvings line rocky caverns and steep chasms, such as Khazali Canyon. The natural watering hole of ‘Lawrence’s Spring’ is named after British soldier Lawrence of Arabia, who allegedly washed there.

On arrival, enjoy a two-hour 4x4 tour to see the gorgeous red mountains and sand dunes. Tonight you will spend the night in a desert camp (private tents with private facilities), where you will dine under the stars, enjoying traditional Jordanian fare called Zarb, which is cooked under the ground.

Today, you'll travel approximately 120 kilometres.

Optional Activity: Desert Star Gazing Drive
Join a memorable 4x4 drive through the dunes at night to see the stars. This immersive, guided experience typically features professional astronomers, and constellation mapping. Enjoy the silence of the desert and watch the stars. Please see the current pricing in Important Information.

Overnight: Desert Camp experience, Wadi Rum Desert

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Depart this morning for Aqaba, the jewel of the Red Sea.

Inhabited since 4000 B.C, Aqaba is home to the Islamic-era Aqaba Fort and the adjacent Aqaba Archaeological Museum. Its Red Sea beach resorts are popular for windsurfing and other water sports. Enjoy time to explore the city before continuing to Amman for your overnight stay.

Today, you'll travel approximately 400 kilometres.

Overnight: Amman Grand Palace Hotel or similar, Amman, Jordan

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

After breakfast, check out and be transferred to the airport for the return flight back to Australia (or New Zealand).

Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight

Welcome home!

Please note: Some flights may arrive +1 day later.

Meals included: None

Today, depart for Amman, Jordan.

Please note: Due to flight scheduling and availability, some customers may be required to depart on day 2, to arrive on day 2. Flight times will be indicated on your final documentation, which you will receive 4-6 weeks prior to departure.

Please note: To ensure the best experience, the order of itinerary visits may be adjusted based on weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.

Meals included: In-Flight

Upon arrival, be welcomed by a representative at the airport and transferred to the hotel at the stunning Dead Sea.

Today, you'll travel approximately 60 kilometres.

Overnight: Dead Sea SPA Hotel or similar, Dead Sea, Jordan

Meals included: Dinner

Today, enjoy a day at leisure bathing or relaxing.

The Dead Sea is a salt lake located more than 400 metres below sea level, the lowest point on dry land. Its famously hypersaline water makes floating easy, and its mineral-rich black mud is used for therapeutic and cosmetic treatments.

Overnight: Dead Sea SPA Hotel or similar, Dead Sea, Jordan

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today, travel back to Amman. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour with a local guide, including a visit to the Amman Citadel (entrance included), the historical site on a hilltop in the centre of downtown Amman. The Citadel is a complex of temples, churches and the Umayyad Palace offering spectacular panoramic views of the city.

Continue your guided tour downtown to visit the Roman theatre and the Odeon (entry included), see the ancient Roman Nymphaeum fountain and walk through the colourful souq to taste a traditional Middle Eastern lunch and Habibah Kunafah (authentic Jordanian sweets) in a local Jafra café. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Today, you'll travel approximately 60 kilometres.

Overnight: Amman Grand Palace Hotel or similar, Amman, Jordan

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today, travel to Umm Qais, named one of the "Best Tourism Villages" by UN Tourism in 2022.

Join a guided tour of the ancient Roman city, explore the Roman theatres, colonnaded streets, and Byzantine churches, experiencing a blend of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes with incredible views over the Sea of Galilee, Jordan Valley and Golan Heights.

Continue to Jerash, a world-renowned archaeological site famous for its exceptionally well-preserved Greco-Roman ruins with cardo arches, theatres and Roman churches.

Upon arrival, enjoy a traditional lunch and later join a guided tour of the 1000 columns city. Afterwards, return back to Amman and enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Today, you'll travel approximately 306 kilometres.

Overnight: Amman Grand Palace Hotel or similar, Amman, Jordan

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today, head to the biblical hill of Mount Nebo, overlooking the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea. Mount Nebo is where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land.

Afterwards, travel south to Madaba, an ancient town known for the Madaba Map, the oldest preserved mosaic map of the Holy Lands, which can be found inside St George Church. Discover the amazing Byzantine mosaics excavated throughout the town. Enjoy a cooking class followed by a special lunch.

In the late afternoon, return back to your hotel in Amman.

Today, you'll travel approximately 110 kilometres.

Overnight: Amman Grand Palace Hotel or similar, Amman, Jordan

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today, travel to the magnificent Petra. Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabatean caravan-city, situated between the Red and the Dead Sea, was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia.

On the way to Petra, make a stop at the medieval Karak & Shobak Castles, which offer a journey into Crusader history; visit their vast halls and battlements for incredible views.

Afterwards, visit The Cave of Prophet Lut (St. Lot's Cave) and The Museum (Museum of the Lowest Point on Earth)

Today, you'll travel approximately 230 kilometres.

Overnight: Petra Moon Hotel or similar, Petra, Jordan

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today, enjoy a tour of magnificent Petra, one of the world's most famous archaeological sites. The iconic town is half-built, half-carved into rock, and is surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges. It’s where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic architecture. Marvel at the beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lost City of Petra, exploring its many caves and tombs. Walk through the canyon and be astounded at the magnificent Treasury, the entrance guarding the ancient Nabatean city, now one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

Travel along the Siq, the main entrance to the ancient city and a natural passage between two mountains, leading to the Treasury, the most elaborate temple in Petra. Across from the theatre and overlooking the city centre lies the Royal tombs on the East Cliff. The lower part of Petra, where the Romans resided after 107 AD, has ruins of Nabatean temples that are still standing.

After lunch (not included), there is an opportunity for those who are interested and able (there are many stairs) to walk up to the Monastery, which is the largest monument in the city. Afterwards, everyone will be transferred back to the hotel.

Optional Activity: Petra By Night
Petra By Night is a magical, 2-hour candlelit experience where over 2,000 candles illuminate the Siq and the Treasury. Visitors walk through the gorge in silence to watch a 30-minute show featuring traditional music, Bedouin storytelling, and, often, colourful projections. Please see the current pricing in Important Information.

Overnight: Petra Moon Hotel or similar, Petra, Jordan

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today, travel to the Wadi Rum Desert, a protected desert wilderness in southern Jordan. On the way, stop at Little Petra, an archaeological site just north of Petra with the remains of a small settlement that dates back to the Neolithic period.

Continue your journey to Wadi Rum desert, which features dramatic sandstone mountains, including the many-domed Jebel Um Ishrin, and natural arches such as Burdah Rock Bridge. Many prehistoric inscriptions and carvings line rocky caverns and steep chasms, such as Khazali Canyon. The natural watering hole of ‘Lawrence’s Spring’ is named after British soldier Lawrence of Arabia, who allegedly washed there.

On arrival, enjoy a two-hour 4x4 tour to see the gorgeous red mountains and sand dunes. Tonight you will spend the night in a desert camp (private tents with private facilities), where you will dine under the stars, enjoying traditional Jordanian fare called Zarb, which is cooked under the ground.

Today, you'll travel approximately 120 kilometres.

Optional Activity: Desert Star Gazing Drive
Join a memorable 4x4 drive through the dunes at night to see the stars. This immersive, guided experience typically features professional astronomers, and constellation mapping. Enjoy the silence of the desert and watch the stars. Please see the current pricing in Important Information.

Overnight: Desert Camp experience, Wadi Rum Desert

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Depart this morning for Aqaba, the jewel of the Red Sea, before continuing to Haquel Borders, in Saudi Arabia.

Continue to Tabuk, the capital city and province in northwestern Saudi Arabia, an oasis region near the Jordanian border with a rich history, and archaeological sites like Tabuk Castle. On the way, enjoy incredible views of the Jabal Al Lawz & Magla mountains. Upon arrival, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Today, you'll travel approximately 400 kilometres.

Overnight: Holiday Inn Hotel or similar, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today, head to Wadi Al Disah "Valley of Palm Trees" for a 4x4 safari. This lush, mountainous valley located within the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Natural Reserve is famed for its towering, red sandstone cliffs, freshwater springs, and palm groves. It provides a dramatic, cool oasis contrast to the surrounding desert, making it a prime spot for hiking and eco-tourism.

Enjoy a traditional lunch in at a local farm and in the afternoon, travel to AlUla, home to Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. AlUla sits deep in the desert in the northwest, an area that's rich in historical and geographical significance. For most, it's the biggest highlight of their Saudi adventure.

Today, you'll travel approximately 510 kilometres.

Overnight: Sahary Resort or similar, AlUla, Saudi Arabia

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

This morning you'll explore amazing AlUla, whose draw is remarkable natural rock formations and canyons, extensive and varied pre-Arabic rock art, and immaculately preserved tombs built more than 2,000 years ago by the Nabataeans.

Start the day at Hegra, the southern capital of the Nabataean kingdom that dates back to the first century BCE. Follow the ‘rawee’ (storyteller) to explore well-preserved monumental tombs, many with elaborate facades carved from rock formations scattered around the desert. See the Jabal Ikmah, an open-air library featuring over 500 ancient, UNESCO-recognised, pre-Arabic inscriptions. Situated in a scenic canyon, it's a premier archaeological destination that's easily accessible for visitors.

Continue to the ruins of the ancient city of Dadan, the former capital of the powerful Dadanite and Lihyanite kingdoms (9th-1st centuries BCE) that controlled the vital Incense Trade Route. The tour continues to AlUla's historic city, often called the Old Town that once sat at the crossroads of the Silk Road and the Incense Route. Explore its magical mix of ancient alleys, trendy restaurants and upmarket souvenir shops. See the historic town deep below and Hegra in the far distance.

Stop at the Maraya, the world’s largest mirrored building, designed to act as an "invisible" reflection of the surrounding Ashar Valley. It is a premier photography spot where the 9,740 mirrored panels blend with the desert scenery. Closer to sunset, it is time for a pilgrimage to Elephant Rock. Set in golden desert sands and climbing into the blue Arabian skies, the rock (also known as Jabal Alfil) is one of AlUla’s most impressive geological marvels.

Overnight: Sahary Resort or similar, AlUla, Saudi Arabia

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today you'll travel approximately 330 kilometres through the desert and mountains along an ancient pilgrimage route to Medina. Rather than sand dunes, this is a volcanic area with black lava stone and mountain vistas.

As one of the two holiest cities in Islam, Medina is centred around Al Masjid an Nabawi, known as the Prophet's Mosque, a 10-minaret giant that can accommodate one million people. Although a popular destination for pilgrims, non-Mulsims are welcome to enjoy exterior views of the mosque from the edge of the square.

In the late afternoon, board one of Saudi Arabia’s state-of-the-art high-speed trains that transports you to the coastal city of Jeddah in less than two hours. On arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Warwick Hotel or similar, Jeddah

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

This morning, join a guided city tour to learn about Islam, Saudi Arabia and Jeddah. The tour starts at the Tayebat Museum, which showcases Jeddahwi building styles, everyday tools and utensils, art and information about the Two Holy Cities of Mecca and Medina. Afterwards, you'll head to the Central Fish Market, which is a hotspot where buyers and sellers come together. Jeddah’s proximity to the Red Sea puts local seafood at the forefront, so expect to see fresh squid, shrimp, lobster and a great variety of native fish on display.

Afterwards, dive back in time to the atmospheric old town of Al Balad, which achieved UNESCO World Heritage status in 2014. Its traditional multi-storey buildings and merchant houses are an architectural treasure trove with an authentic mix of sights and smells often associated with old souks across the region.

In the late afternoon, enjoy time at leisure on the city’s attractive Corniche. Join the local Jeddahwi as the sun sets and the call to prayer sounds. You can also witness King Fahd’s Fountain, the tallest of its kind in the world, shooting water over 300 metres into the air.

Overnight: Warwick Hotel or similar, Jeddah

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today accordingly your flight you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home after the trip of a lifetime!

Meals included: Breakfast

Welcome home!

Please note: Some flights may arrive +1 days.

Meals included: In-Flight