Day 1: Arrive Amman
On arrival in Jordan you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Amman, the Le Meridien.

Day 2: Amman (B, D)
This morning take a guided tour of Amman, which reflects Rome in that it was originally built on seven hills. Visit the ruins of the Roman Theatre, the Citadel, the Umayyad Palace and the city's excellent museums. Continue to the King Abdullah mosque, also known as the Blue Dome Mosque before exploring the Royal Automobile Museum showcasing the historic personal collection of His Late Majesty King Hussein. Afternoon is at leisure to explore the city for yourself. In the evening take dinner in Fakhr el Din restaurant, an old Jordanian house converted into one of Amman's best restaurants.

Day 3: Ajlun, Jerash, Pellam, Um Qais (B)
Explore the north of Jordan and its fantastic ancient monuments. First to Ajlun, with its fortress and magnificent view of the Jordan Valley, before continuing to Jerash – one of the best preserved Roman cities in the world with its famous Oval Forum. In the afternoon depart for Um Qais - Roman and Byzantine ruins with views overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee - and Pella, with its evidence of 6000 years of settlement. Return to Amman.

Day 4: Amman (B, D)
Free day in Amman to explore, shop or relax. Optional tours to Salt or the Desert Castles are available if you wish. In the late afternoon transfer to the Al Pasha Turkish bath for a traditional bath and scrub following by a local dinner. Return to your hotel.

Day 5: Um al Rasas, Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Bethany beyond the Jordan – Dead Sea (B, D)
After breakfast depart Amman to visit the famous Byzantine mosaic of the Holy land in Madaba and the recent World Heritage listed mosaics in Um Al Rasas. Continue to the monastery on Mt. Nebo, from where Moses viewed the Promised Land. In the afternoon visit the site of Jesus' baptism and where John the Baptist preached. In the afternoon enjoy a refreshing swim before continuing to your Dead Sea resort, the Movenpick Resort.

Day 6: Dead Sea (B)
Free day at leisure to relax in the Spa of your hotel and enjoy the healing properties of the Dead Sea mud. A car and guide will be available if you wish to explore the area further.

Day 7: Wadi Al Mujib, Kerak – Petra (B, D)
After a leisurely morning travel to the breathtaking scenery of Wadi al Mujib, a deep valley which is now a reserve home to 400 species of plants, 186 species of birds and 250 animal species. Continue to the crusader castle of Kerak. Proceed to Petra and check into the Movenpick Resort and enjoy dinner on the roof of the hotel in their garden restaurant overlooking the Wadi Musa Mountains.

Day 8: Petra (B)
Full day to explore the iconic ruins of the Nabataean city of Petra. Follow the narrow siq to view the famous Treasury before being guided around this extensive site. Return to your hotel.

Day 9: Petra – Wadi Rum – Aqaba (B, D)
Late morning transfer to the magnificent landscape of Wadi Rum. Start with a Bedouin lunch deep inside the desert before a five hour jeep tour of the desert. Transfer to the coastal resort of Aqaba and check into you hotel, the Movenpick Resort. Enjoy a specially prepared private dinner on the beach.

Day 10: Aqaba (B)
Free day on the coast to relax, visit the marine park or snorkel and dive.

Day 11: Leave Jordan (B)
Transfer to Aqaba airport for your international flight (or optional transfer to Amman for you international flight).

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Optional Extras:
Champagne (fizzy wine) drinks in Wadi Rum
Salt tour from Amman
Desert Castles Tour from Amman