Cox and Kings Splendours of Jordan

– 4-star accommodation
– International flights
– Small group size – average 18 people (max 20)
– Selected meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners
– Welcome dinner
– Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
– Experienced local tour manager
– Guided sightseeing and entrance fees

– Spend two full days exploring Petra & tour the remote ruins at Little Petra
– 4×4 desert excursion over the dunes in Wadi Rum
– Time at leisure to enjoy the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea
– Visit the biblical site of Mount Nebo

Day 1: Fly to Amman
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Amman. Transfer to the InterContinental Amman for 2 nights.
(No Meals)

Day 2: Amman • Jerash
Morning tour of Amman, visiting the citadel with panoramic views of the whole city and the restored Roman theatre in downtown Amman. Afternoon tour of Jerash, a well preserved Graeco-Roman city. Enjoy a welcome dinner in the evening
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 3: Madaba • Mount Nebo • Shobak • Petra
Travel along the King’s Way, visiting Madaba, home to a Byzantine mosaic map of the region; Mount Nebo, from where Moses first viewed the Holy Land; and the crusader castle of Shobak. Continue to Petra. Stay 3 nights at the Mövenpick Resort Petra, situated at the entrance to the site.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Petra
Take a guided tour of Petra, the rose-red city which was the capital of the Nabataeans.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 5: Petra
Return to the main site for more exploration with your guide. Optional evening visit to Petra by candlelight.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 6: Little Petra • Wadi Rum • Dead Sea
Morning visit to Al Beidha and ‘Little Petra’, before driving to Wadi Rum for a 4×4 excursion into the desert. Afternoon transfer to the Dead Sea.
(Breakfast)

Day 7: Dead Sea
Day at leisure. Optional morning excursion to the baptism site of Jesus in Bethany, on the banks of the River Jordan. In the evening, enjoy a farewell drink.
(Breakfast)

Day 8: Fly to London
Transfer to the airport and fly from Amman to London
(Breakfast)

Movenpick Dead Sea, Dead Sea (Jordan)
Set on the northern shores of the Dead Sea at the lowest point on Earth, the Movenpick Resort and Spa is approximately 40 minutes from the Queen Alia International Airport. Built in the style of a traditional stone village, the resort features a combination of natural traditional local stone, handcrafted wood, luxurious fabrics and an impressive collection of antiques and artwork. Complete with a river and extensive gardens, it is a tranquil place to relax.

Movenpick Resort, Petra
Located only a few minutes’ walk from the entrance to the legendary site of Petra, the Mövenpick Resort features intricate interior design and high standards of service and is one of Petra’s most distinguished hotels. The resort’s 183 lavishly spacious rooms are tastefully decorated and feature a host of modern amenities including air-conditioning/heating, satellite TV, telephones, tea/coffee making facilities and minibar. All offer a tranquil environment in this ancient city.