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Petra and the Red Sea

Jordan Holidays - Coral reef at Aqaba

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9 days from £1148

excluding international flights

JORDAN HOLIDAYS FACTFILE

DAY 1 – Arrival in Amman.

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 - The King's Highway to Petra.

Today's journey takes you along the scenic King's Highway, the main north-south trade route through Transjordan since prehistoric times.  First stop is at 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.  Enjoy lunch at the excellent Haret Jdoudna Restaurant in Madaba before continuing south, traversing the spectacular Wadi Mujib, often referred to as "Jordan's Grand Canyon", to reach the majestic Crusader castle of Kerak.  In the late afternoon today's historic journey endswith arrival in Petra, the highlight of your Jordan holiday.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT YOUR GUIDE: On the journey from Amman to Petra you will be visiting Mount Nebo, Madaba 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 (days 3 to 6 inclusive), the supplement is £294 per person.  

DAY 4 - 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 5 – Petra.

World Discovery will provide you with a special 2 day Petra entrance ticket so that you can return to the city for further exploration this morning if you wish at no extra cost. Alternatively we could arrange for you to visit Siq al-Berid, often referred to as 'Little 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 6 – Wadi Rum, Aqaba.

Leave Petra after breakfast and drive into the spectacular desert and mountain scenery of Wadi Rum (pictured), one of Jordan's major highlights.  Take a 90-minute jeep ride in the Wadi amidst the stark granite, basalt and sandstone hills that rise up to 800m sheer from the desert floor.  After the visit you will head south to Aqaba on the Red Sea coast.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 7 - Aqaba.

At leisure beside the warm waters of the Gulf of Aqaba.  For underwater enthusiasts, the unspoilt coral reefs to the south of the town offer fabulous diving and snorkelling opportunities.  Or you can view the reefs from a glass-bottom boat.  There is a small Mamluke fort you can visit, and some pleasant shops, but Aqaba is primarily a place to relax and unwind after your busy week of travelling.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 8 - Return to Amman.

Leave Aqaba after breakfast and travel along the Desert Highway back to Amman.  The afternoon is free in Jordan's capital for relaxation or maybe shopping for some last-minute souvenirs.

DAY 9 - Depart for home.

Your Jordan holiday ends with a 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.).  You could use this service on this itinerary by missing out on the final night in Amman and transferring direct from Aqaba to Amman Airport on the afternoon of DAY 8 (there would be a reduction in price as you would not be paying for the Amman accommodation).  Departures would be 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)

Jordan Holidays: Petra and the Red Sea (Tour Reference: WDJD006)
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 advise which you prefer) with private facilities.
• 8 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 (first visit).  Please see note about the guide at the end of DAY 3.
• 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.