Classic Jordan

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Overview

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan lies at the heart of a region whose development and culture has played a pivotal part in the history of the world for the past two thousand years. This short journey provides a stunning introduction to a country whose landscapes and traditions have been influenced by Romans and Byzantines, Crusaders and Arabs for over two millennia. Beginning in Amman, the Jordanian capital, you will travel to the spectacular Roman ruins of Jerash and the imposing Saladin fortress ...

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Suggested Itinerary

This is a suggested itinerary. Our experts have all travelled widely in the region and will be happy to tailor any of our itineraries to suit your tastes, or build a trip from scratch.

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Day 1 ARRIVE AMMAN

Day 1 ARRIVE AMMAN

On arrival into Amman you will be greeted by your Wild Frontiers representative and transferred directly to your hotel for check in.

La Locanda Boutique Hotel

Day 2 JERASH AND AMMAN

Day 2 JERASH AND AMMAN

This morning drive north of Amman to the spectacular Roman ruins of Jerash. The city's many monuments still retain the atmosphere of the once thriving metropolis, famous in its time for its magnificent temples, amphitheatres and plazas. Return to Amman where your guide will then take you for a stroll through the city's crowded streets, from the colourful Rainbow Street, Amman's soho like area, to the souk area around the Husseini Mosque. Experience some of Jordan's best street food, before visiting some of the capital's sites.

La Locanda Boutique Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 AMMAN – MADABA – MOUNT NEBO – KERAK – DANA NATURE RESERVE

Day 3 AMMAN – MADABA – MOUNT NEBO – KERAK – DANA NATURE RESERVE

Leave Amman and drive south to the mosaic-filled city of Madaba. Next head to the nearby Mount Nebo, one of the reputed sites of the tomb of Moses. The summit of this lonely, wind-swept mountain commands spectacular views over the Dead Sea to the West Bank and Jerusalem and you can see the springs where Moses supposedly smote the ground to bring forth water. Continue your journey south to the castle of Kerak, built in 1136 as part of a long line of Crusader mountain top castles that defended the route from Jordan to Turkey. Finally, continue the journey to Dana Nature Reserve, the first in Jordan and an area of spectacular wadis and views. 

Dana Guesthouse
Breakfast

Day 4 DANA NATURE RESERVE – FEYNAN HIKE

Day 4 DANA NATURE RESERVE – FEYNAN HIKE

Today you can soak up the stunning scenery of Dana Nature Reserve as you hike along a beautiful trail to Feynan. En route enjoy a picnic lunch and take in your surroundings as you pass through Bedouin inhabited countryside, also home to over 200 different bird species as well as, season dependent, a multitude of wild flowers. The hike is approximately 15km and takes around 6 hours. After roughly 2 hours of downhill walking, the trail flattens out and becomes a gentle stroll through Bedouin inhabited countryside. Part of the trail is through soft sand to add to the workout, but you will be well-rewarded on your arrival at the beautiful Feynan Ecolodge.

Feynan Ecolodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 FEYNAN – PETRA

Day 5 FEYNAN – PETRA

This morning you can enjoy a variety of activities organised in-conjunction with the local Bedouin community, before transferring to the ancient city of Petra. Pay a visit to the interesting Petra Museum, before checking into your hotel. This evening you will then be treated to a very special experience, visiting Petra at night, as you follow the candles through the siq and enjoy local Bedouin music as you sit and admire the Treasury lit up at night, a memory that will stick with you for many years to come.

Petra Guesthouse
Breakfast

Day 6 PETRA

Day 6 PETRA

This morning you'll drive a short distance to Little Petra, located a few miles away from the main valley, and a less-visited site with a charm all of its own. After visiting Little Petra you'll take a shuttle bus (approximately 20 mins) to the starting point of the walk, beginning with a couple of hours’ walk across open farmland from Little Petra before following the path across the eroded sandstone. Huge views begin to open up across the Great Rift Valley to the west. After another hour the trail descends towards Petra and opens onto one of the city’s most impressive sights: the immense rock-cut façade of ad Deir, the Monastery. You can rest and drink tea here, and explore the ruins, before following the stone steps of a Nabataean processional way down into the heart of Petra. Along the way there are traces of ancient stone steps, and eroded relief carvings of deities or ‘god blocks’ cut into the rock walls. This old Nabataean processional route will then lead you downwards, turning back towards Petra and following the main siq for the classic entry into the city. This will bring you out at Petra’s most famous monument, the Treasury. This itinerary offers a long, wonderful day’s hiking around Petra, and means you can experience the two greatest approaches to the city in a single day. Walking distance: 15 km approx 4-5 hours.

Petra Guesthouse
Breakfast

Day 7 PETRA – WADI RUM

Day 7 PETRA – WADI RUM

Today you will experience not only history but the unique landscapes of Wadi Rum as you go on a two-hour four-wheel drive adventure through the desert, surrounded by towering sandstone cliffs. Wadi Rum is a vast, silent desert, both romantic and extremely beautiful, where massive mountains rise vertically out of the pink desert sand, eroded by the wind into shapes of men, animals and monsters. Finally, reach your desert camp for a night under the stars.

Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 WADI RUM – DEAD SEA

Day 8 WADI RUM – DEAD SEA

Discover the wonders of Wadi Rum on an optional camel trek this morning. Leaving the magic dunes behind, later in the day drive north to the Dead Sea, where the afternoon is free to enjoy a dip in the salty waters or to relax at your hotel.

Holiday Inn Resort
Breakfast

Day 9 DEAD SEA – DEPART AMMAN

Day 9 DEAD SEA – DEPART AMMAN

This morning your driver will pick you up from the hotel and escort you to Amman airport in time to catch your onward flight.

Breakfast

SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Accommodation listed here is intended as a guide only, to give you a taste of what we can do. Our experts can tailor any aspect of this itinerary and accommodation to suit your budget and tastes.

GUIDELINE PRICE & WHAT’S INCLUDED

9 days from £3,375

MEALS

As specified in the itinerary, sampling some of the country's finest cuisine.

TRANSPORT

Private air-conditioned vehicles with experienced, dedicated drivers.

ENTRANCE FEES

Tours and admission fees, including tickets specified in the itinerary.

EXPERT TEAM

Licensed English-speaking guides and a support team available 24/7.

ACCOMMODATION

As specified in the itinerary, using some of our favourite local properties.

WILD MILES

This tour will earn you 4530 Wild Miles

ACCOMMODATION

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Wild Miles Club

When you book a trip with Wild Frontiers you are awarded points, which are based on the return distance from London to the arrival city of your trip. Points are awarded for all our holidays, including both our escorted group tours and tailor-made trips. When you accrue points, you will qualify for the following discounts on all future bookings:

Blue More than 10,000 points 2.5% discount
Bronze More than 30,000 points 5% discount
Silver More than 45,000 points 7.5% discount
Gold More than 60,000 points 10% discount

This itinerary is aimed to give you an idea of what we can offer. The price shown above is per person, based on two people travelling outside of peak periods. As this itinerary is only a suggestion and can be tailor-made to suit your interests and budget, your final price may differ.

Positive Impact of this Trip

Tree
Ten trees are planted per passenger on this trip
Community
Supports Wild Frontiers Foundation community projects
Wind Turbine
A contribution to renewable energy projects

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Dan is our Middle East expert, who has travelled extensively in the region.

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The Backdoor trail to Petra is the best way to see the ancient city. It's a great hike and if you start early, you'll end up with parts of Petra almost to yourself as most tourists come in via the normal Siq route.

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