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Jordan Express

Jordan Holidays - First sighting of the Treasury, Petra

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5 days from £680

excluding international flights

JORDAN HOLIDAYS FACTFILE

DAY 1 – Arrival in Amman.

On arrival at Amman's Queen Alia Airport you will be met outside customs by a representative of World Discovery and taken by private car direct to your hotel. Recommended flight from London: Royal Jordanian Airlines 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 – Jerash. South to Petra.

Your World Discovery Jordan holiday begins with a private guided visit to the breathtaking ruins of Jerash.  In the afternoon drive down the Desert Highway to Petra.  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 £30 per person.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 3 - Petra.

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

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 4 – The King's Highway to the Dead Sea.

Today's journey takes you along the scenic King's Highway, the main trade route through Transjordan since prehistoric times. First stop is at the majestic Crusader castle of Kerak (interior pictured left). As well as exploring this masterpiece of 12th century military architecture, you will have lunch in the town of Kerak before continuing north. Traversing the spectacular Wadi Mujib, often referred to as "Jordan's Grand Canyon", continue to the town of Madaba. Next you will visit Mount Nebo, from where a short journey from here takes you down to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth (408m/1,305 ft below sea level). Your hotel is located on the northeast shores of this unique inland sea.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT YOUR GUIDE: On the journey from Petra to the Dead Sea you will be visiting Kerak, Madaba and Mount Nebo.  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 throughout from Amman on Day 2, including acting 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 (days 2 to 4 inclusive), the supplement is £170 per person.  

DAY 5 - Depart for home.

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

International Flights

We recommend the direct services of Royal Jordanian Airlines from London Heathrow. Flights are daily throughout the year and can be easily booked online via the airline's website www.fly.rj.com. Current timings (subject to possible change) are as follows:
Heathrow/Amman. Depart at 17.05; arrive Amman at 23.59
Amman/Heathrow. Depart at 12.10; arrive Heathrow at 15.45
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 a Sunday, returning on a Thursday (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)

Jordan Holidays: Jordan Express (Tour Reference: WDJD003)
2012 Departures
Price per person based on a minimum of two persons travelling together:

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.
• 4 full breakfasts and 1 lunch as shown in the itinerary.
• Private transportation throughout with an English-speaking driver.
• Your own private English-speaking guide for included sightseeing in Jerash and at Petra.  Please see note about the guide at the end of DAY 4.
• All sightseeing as shown, 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.
• 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 £200 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.