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Biblical Jordan

Jordan Holidays - Umm Qais, above the Sea of Galilee

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8 days from £890

excluding international flights

A unique tour, using 4 star hotels and featuring some of Jordan's less well known Biblical sites as well as the main attractions.  Upgrades are available to other hotels.

JORDAN HOLIDAYS FACTFILE

DAY 1 – Arrival in Amman.

On arrival at Amman's Queen Alia International Airport you will be met outside customs and immigration by a representative of World Discovery and taken by private car direct to your hotel. Recommended flight from London: British Airways  from London Heathrow (see below).  If you are travelling from a country other than the UK we would be happy to give you guidance on your flight options.

DAY 2 – Amman, Jerash.

Your World Discovery Jordan holiday begins with a private guided visit to the breathtaking ruins of Jerash.  Return to Amman for an afternoon at leisure.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 3 - Ajloun, Umm Qais.

After breakfast drive north to the 12th century Arab castle of Ajloun which dominates the surrounding countryside, and then on to Umm Qais, the Roman Gadara referred to in the Gospels; this evocative site overlooks the Sea of Galilee to the west.  After lunch in Umm Qais return to Amman.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch.

STAY LONGER IN AMMAN
If you have the time to extend your stay, Jordan's capital city has much to offer, from archaeological remains to a brand new National Museum and some excellent shops, cafés and boutiques for you to sample [more].

DAY 4 - Bethany, Mt. Nebo, Madaba.

After breakfast drive down to the recently-rediscovered site of Bethany on the banks of the River Jordan before continuing to Mount Nebo.  A short journey to the town of Madaba next takes you to the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George with its superb mosaic map of Palestine. Dinner and overnight in Madaba.
Meals included: Full breakfast, dinner.

DAY 5 - Umm er Rasas, Kerak.  Drive to Petra.

Today's journey takes you along the scenic King's Highway, the main north-south trade route through Transjordan since prehistoric times. Stop at Umm er Rasas to see one of the best preserved Roman mosaic floors in the Middle East, excavated as recently as 1987, in the ruins of the Church of St Stephen.  Continue to the majestic Crusader castle of Kerak, a masterpiece of 12th century military architecture.  In the afternoon your journey ends with arrival in Petra, the highlight of any visit to Jordan.  In the evening why not try your hand at cooking your very own Jordanian dinner at the Petra Kitchen?  World Discovery can arrange this for you, including private transfers, for a price of £32 per person.
Included meals: Full breakfast.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT YOUR GUIDE: On the journey from Madaba to Petra you will be visiting Umm er Rasas and Kerak.  Your English-speaking driver will pay your entrance fees and can give you helpful information about the places you are visiting but he is NOT a guide.  There is the possibility of having your own private guide accompany you on this journey and also continue as your guide in Petra, but this is an expensive option as, in accordance with Jordanian Tourism regulations, you must not only pay for the guide's services but also for his or her accommodation and meals during this period.  Most passengers are happy to make the visits without a guide.  Local guides may be available for hire on the spot but they cannot be pre-booked and are sometimes of poor quality.  If you do wish to have a private guide travelling with you from Amman (days 4 to 7 inclusive), the supplement is £265 per person.    

PETRA BY NIGHT

A magical experience not to be missed is an evening visit to Petra, when the rose-coloured rocks seem to glow from within, bathed in the light of more than 2,000 candles.  World Discovery can pre-book Petra by Night for you and include the cost on your invoice.

DAY 6 - Petra.

A day to explore Petra , undoubtedly one of the world's great destinations. 
Meals included: Full breakfast.

Pictured left: the Treasury at Petra.

DAY 7 – Wadi Rum.  Return to Amman.

After breakfast drive to Wadi Rum, one of Jordan's most spectacular destinations.  Enjoy a 90 minute jeep ride through the surreal landscape of this amazing valley, before returning along the Desert Highway to Amman.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 8 - Depart for home.

Private transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your flight home.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

STAY IN AQABA

If you want to relax for a few days after your Jordan holiday, we would recommend a stay on the Gulf of Aqaba.  This could be taken after the visit to Wadi Rum.

THE RADISSON BLU TALA BAY

Our recommended hotel is the resort-style Radisson Blu at Tala Bay, 10 miles from Aqaba city centre.  With 5 pools, a private beach area and a wide choice of restaurants, it's an ideal choice for a few days of relaxation.  Please ask for a quote.

THE INTERCONTINENTAL, AQABA

If you prefer a more central location in Aqaba, then the InterContinental Aqaba is your best choice.  The hotel has its own 300m private beach, and all rooms have balconies overlooking the Red Sea.  Please ask for a quote.

International Flights

We recommend the direct services of British Airways from London Heathrow. Flights are daily throughout the year and can be easily booked online via the British Airways website. Current timings, based on the summer schedules, are as follows (the winter schedules differ):
Heathrow/Amman. Depart at 08.55; arrive Amman at 17.00
Amman/Heathrow. Depart at 18.30; arrive Heathrow at 20.55
Royal Jordanian Airlines also offer daily flights between London Heathrow and Amman.
EASYJET FROM LONDON GATWICK
EasyJet have a thrice-weekly service from London Gatwick to Amman (and v.v.).  With this itinerary this would mean departures on Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday, returning a week later (although the return flight does not reach Gatwick until after midnight). Prices on this 'no frills' airline are significantly lower than those on bmi or Royal Jordanian. Timings are:
Gatwick/Amman.  Depart at 12.50; arrive Amman at 20.00
Amman/Gatwick.  Depart at 20.45; arrive Gatwick at 00.20 (next day)
The late departure on return would give you scope to stay in Petra rather than Amman on the final night, and drive directly from Petra to the airport.

Jordan Holidays: Biblical Jordan (Tour Reference: WDJD008)
2013/14 Departures
Price per person based on a minimum of two persons travelling together:

* Supplements will apply during the Christmas and New Year periods.

Single Room Supplements on request.

The price includes:

• Hotel accommodation as listed above in twin-bedded or double rooms (please let us know which you prefer) with private facilities.
• 7 full breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner as shown in the itinerary.
• Porterage at Amman Airport.
• Private transportation throughout with an English-speaking driver.
• Complimentary bottled water during the overland journeys.
  
• Your own private English-speaking guide for included sightseeing on days 2 to 4 and at Petra.  Please see note about the guide at the end of DAY 5.
• All sightseeing as shown (unless indicated as ‘optional’), including entrance fees.

Not included in the price:

• International flights (see our recommendation above). We are happy to discuss the flights with you and give you further guidance.
• Optional sightseeing. The World Discovery representatives in Jordan will be pleased to organise any additional sightseeing you may wish to include during your stay.
• International airport taxes.
• Tipping. We will be pleased to give guidance in this often sensitive matter
• A Jordanian Visa. This can be obtained before departure from the Jordanian Embassy in London, or alternatively you can purchase the visa (current price JD20 or approximately £18) on arrival at Amman Airport (recommended).

A deposit of £250 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance of the price for your Jordan holiday must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure date.