Jordan | Highlights of Jordan
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7 days / 6 nights
| Location | Nights |
| Amman | 2 |
| Petra | 2 |
Day 1 Arrive Amman
An A&K welcome to Jordan’s capital Amman. Private transfer to your hotel.
Four Seasons Amman
Day 2 Design Your Day Amman
Today discover the modern bustling city of Amman, known historically as Rabbath-Ammon and in Graeco-Roman times as Philadelphia. Take in the city sights with a morning visit to the National Archaeological Museum, the Roman Theatre and Darat al Funun, ‘Home for the Arts’. Also visit A&K’s school rehabilitation initiative ‘Madrasati’. Tailor your afternoon to suit. Choose one of the following activities; a traditional falafel lunch at Jabal Amman followed by a private guided walk of ancient Amman’s streets; or head north out of the city to the ancient Roman city of Jerash, to explore one of the most well preserved ancient Roman cities in the world. This evening you are invited to experience the warm hospitality of a Jordanian family for dinner (B,D).
Four Seasons Amman
Day 3 Amman-Petra
Travel south along the Kings Highway, an ancient trade route and today an important access point for many historic sites. Visit the Christian town of Madaba to see the beautiful mosaics, Mt. Nebo with its spectacular views of the Jordan Valley and the ancient crusader castles of Umm Rassas, Mukawar and Kerak enroute (B,L).
Petra Movenpick Hotel (Junior Suite)
Day 4 Petra
A full day allows you time to savour the many wonders of this ancient ‘Rose Red City’, whose tombs, temples and exquisite monuments are hewn from solid mountain rock. Sights include the Treasury, accessed through the narrow ‘siq’, the Roman Theatre, the Corinthian and Palace Tombs and the Roman Road. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to climb the 1,200 steps to the impressive Monastery with spectacular views over Petra and the Negev Desert. This evening you can choose from one of the following inclusions: Learn to cook Arabian dishes alongside local women at Petra Kitchen (dinner included); or return to Petra’s ancient city in the evening to view it under lights (Monday & Thursday only) (B,L).
Petra Movenpick Hotel (Junior Suite)
Day 5 Design Your Day Petra – Dead Sea
Still more time in the surrounds of this ancient world wonder so plan the morning carefully. Choose one of the following activities; another morning spent exploring Petra, including a visit to the home of a Bedouin family for a traditional Arabic coffee; or visit Bethany, on the east bank of the Jordan River, an ancient baptism site. This afternoon continue on to the Dead Sea (B).
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea (Ishtar Superior Room)
Day 06 Dead Sea
A day to yourself at the Dead Sea, at 410m below sea level this is the lowest place on earth! For millennia people have been coming here drawn by the medicinal qualities of the mineral-laden waters and swimming here is a memorable experience with its queer sensation of weightlessness. A serene, beautiful place, the high levels of salt in the water keep the body afloat, whilst the variety of minerals including magnesium, sodium, potassium and bromine are believed to have health benefits (B).
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea (Ishtar Superior Room)
Day 07 Dead Sea-Amman
Today A&K returns you to Amman airport and waves good-bye! (B).
Optional Extensions
Choose to combine your journey with one of A&K’s fantastic Dubai Stopovers or another Arabian destination.
United Arab Emirates | Ritz Carlton Dubai Stopover
United Arab Emirates | Burj Al Arab Dubai Stopover
United Arab Emirates | Madinat Jumeirah – Dar Al Masyaf Dubai Stopover
United Arab Emirates | Al Maha Desert Resort Stopover
Jordan | Dana Nature Reserve Extension
For spectacular scenery and outdoor adventure, A&K recommends a 1 night stay in the Dana Nature Reserve, characterised by valleys and mountains, ancient archaeological ruins, quaint villages and wadis of red and white sandstone cliffs. Explore this beautiful area on foot, with a variety of walks of varying levels. Hike along terraced gardens, meet local farmers, and visit a traditional bakery and a jam factory. We recommend you include this extension to Dana Nature Reserve on day 3 of Highlights of Jordan.
Experience the warm hospitality of the Jordanian people with dinner in the home of an Amman family. Your host may be a leading political economist, a writer or charity activist.
AKP has adopted the Madrasati ‘My School’ through the assistance of rehabilitation, repair and essential upgrades of its infrastructure. Visit the Balquees School, located near the Citadel of Amman.
Located 400m below sea level, people flock to the Dead Sea in search of its curative secrets. With the highest content of minerals and salts in the world, the Dead Sea water possesses anti-inflammatory properties and the dark mud found on the shores have been used for over 2000 years for therapeutic purposes. The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea has the longest private beach in Jordan where you can soak in the soothing waters. Alternatively enjoy a treatment at the new Anantara Spa.
