Highlights of Jordan

Jordan is overflowing with fascinating sights, a colourful history, a warm and welcoming culture and significant culinary appeal.
Private Journeys

North Africa & Arabia, Jordan
7 days, from AU$4,050
Private

Journey Overview

Most famous as the home of Petra, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is overflowing with fascinating sights and mesmerising landscapes. It boasts a colourful history, a warm and welcoming culture and rich culinary traditions. There are old Roman cities, crusader castles, the haunting landscapes of Wadi Rum and the mineral-laden waters of the Dead Sea. Best of all, it can be covered in just a week.

A&K Pearls of Wisdom
Located over 400m below sea level, the Dead Sea attracts many in search of its curative secrets. With the highest concentration of minerals and salts in the world, the water of the Dead Sea possesses anti-inflammatory properties, and the dark mud of its shores has been used for over 2000 years for therapeutic purposes. Soak in the soothing waters of the private beach of your hotel, or enjoy a treatment at the Spa.

A&K Special Inclusions

A&K airport welcome and assistance with luggage
Transportation by private air-conditioned chauffeured vehicle, complete with bottled water
Your own uniformed A&K English-speaking guide for all touring
Breakfasts and certain other meals
AKP - Bikes in Jordan

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Amman

A personal A&K welcome to Jordan’s capital and a private transfer to your hotel, located in one of the city’s smartest districts.
Four Seasons Amman (Premium Room)

Day 2: Amman – Jerash – Amman

This morning discover the modern, bustling city of Amman. Visit the National Archaeological Museum, the Roman Theatre and the Darat al Funun arts centre, housed in a series of restored sandstone residences and warehouses, which provides a platform for contemporary Arab artists. Travel to Jerash, an extraordinarily well-preserved ancient city, acknowledged to be one of the best-preserved Roman provincial towns in the world. Explore the temples, colonnaded streets and theatre which were hidden for centuries in the sand before being excavated and restored some 70 years ago (B,L).
Four Seasons Amman (Premium Room)

Day 3: Amman – Petra

Travel south along the King’s Highway, an ancient trade route and important access point for many historic sites. Explore the Christian town of Madaba to see the beautiful mosaics, Mt. Nebo with its spectacular views of the Jordan Valley, and the ancient crusader castle of Kerak before arriving at Petra, the country’s most famous archaeological site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Activities this afternoon include a culinary experience at the Petra Kitchen with dinner included or you may choose to visit Petra by night (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday only) (B,L).
Mövenpick Resort Petra (Junior Suite)

Day 4: Petra

Explore on foot the many wonders of the ‘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. Later climb the 1,200 steps to the Monastery for spectacular views (B,L).
Mövenpick Resort Petra (Junior Suite)

Day 5: Petra – Wadi Rum – Dead Sea

Travel south to Wadi Rum, setting for the 1962 film ‘Lawrence of Arabia’, with its huge mountains of sandstone and narrow canyons that you will explore on a 4WD excursion. Transfer to the Dead Sea. At 400m below sea level, this is the lowest point on earth! (B,L).
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea (Ishtar Superior Room)

Day 6: Dead Sea

Enjoy a day at leisure. For millennia people have been coming here, drawn by the medicinal qualities of the mineral-laden waters. Swimming here, with its odd sensation of weightlessness, is a memorable experience. 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 is believed to promote good health (B).
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea (Ishtar Superior Room)

Day 7: Dead Sea – Depart Amman

Today your A&K journey will come to a conclusion, as you will transfer to Amman and the airport for your onward journey (B).

Price
Per Person Twin Share: From $4,050
Solo Traveller: From $7,195

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Accommodation/Partners

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar offers three separate enclaves set amidst gardens, lagoons, waterfalls and private pools. Designed in an affectionate tribute to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the resort is built with local stone and boasts 345 rooms and suites designed in a tasteful contemporary style that weaves clean and simple lines into an elegant Arabesque setting. All rooms and suites boast stunning views of the Dead Sea with spacious patios or balconies. The Ishtar Spa by Resense is the largest in the region and channels the healing properties of the Dead Sea.

Emirates

Emirates flies the world’s biggest and one of the youngest fleets of aircraft in the world made up exclusively of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s. Once on board, customers are treated to gourmet dining, award-winning inflight entertainment, unrivalled comfort and exceptional service. Emirates offers one-stop seamless connections via Dubai to over 20 destinations across Africa including historical Cairo in Egypt and stunning Cape Town in South Africa. The Emirates network also features services to more than 15 cities in the Middle East including some of A&K’s favourites: Muscat, Tehran and Amman.

FIRST CLASS
Arrive inspired in First Class. Unwind in your own Private Suite, rejuvenate in the Emirates A380 Shower Spa* and savour fine dining served whenever the mood takes you. Fly First Class and make every journey your own.

BUSINESS CLASS
Stretch out and relax in comfort. Explore the world through regionally inspired dishes, and join the conversation over fine wines by taking a stroll to the most spacious and stylish bar in the sky, the Emirates A380 Onboard Bar and Lounge. Business and pleasure mix all too well with Emirates Business Class.

ECONOMY CLASS
Sit back, relax and enjoy up to 2,500 channels of award-winning entertainment. Savour gourmet meals and stay connected with loved ones in the air with free WiFi*. Fill every moment with new experiences when you fly Economy Class.

*Terms and conditions apply.

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Dates & Prices

As this Private Journey can be personalised to your specific requirements, it is not available for online booking.

Depending on your preferred dates and arrangements, final pricing will vary from low season to peak season travel.

Please call A&K on 1300 851 800 or send us a booking enquiry to book this journey

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Highlights of Jordan (2018)

Jordan is overflowing with fascinating sights, a colourful history, a warm and welcoming culture and significant culinary appeal. Private Journeys