7 Days Tour Cost AUD$1425 pp t/s AUD$287 Single Room Suppl Departs daily The old King’s Highway takes you to Mt Nebo, Madaba, and along the coast of the Dead Sea. Here you’ll have time for a swim. Then on to Petra, a city carved from solid, rose coloured sandstone. Add the Wadi Rum National Park, a desert so scenic, with 'chocolate-coated’ mountains rising from the golden desert sand. Even Lawrence left with reluctance. Includes: all transfers, good 4* hotels, meals as indicated, touring in A/C vehicle, guided tours as per itinerary, entry fees, 2-hour desert drive in Wadi Rum.
ITINERARY Day 1: Amman [D] You are met and assisted on arrival and transferred to a 4* city hotel for 3 nights. Remainder of day at leisure.
Day 2: Amman-Madaba-Mt Nebo [BD] A full day guided tour includes a morning visit to the Citadel, Museum, Roman Amphitheatre and the Gold Souk in Downtown Amman, followed by an afternoon excursion to the Church of St George in Madaba and the summit of Mt Nebo. Day 3: Jerash [BD] A full day tour includes Umm Quis, with views to the Golan Heights, the Arabic built, Crusader-period castle of Ajlun and the ancient Roman city of Jerash. Day 4: Dead Sea-Petra [BD] Departure for the Dead Sea with time for lunch and a swim. Then continue along sections of the ancient King’s Hwy to the immense Crusader-built castle of Kerak, and on to Petra for two nights at a 4* hotel. Day 5: Petra [BD] The entire day is spent in the Rose City. Walk along the narrow Siq, see the Treasury, the tombs, the theatres. Mount a donkey and ride to the monastery if you wish. Your guide will remain with you during the morning. Day 6: Wadi Rum [BD] Continue along the King’s Hwy to the moon-like landscapes of Wadi Rum. Meet your Bedouin driver for a 2-hour Desert Drive before continuing to Aqaba for overnight. Day 7: Departure [B] After breakfast transfer to Queen Alia airport for your onward flight. |