Highlights of Jordan
Take a step back in time with us on this unforgettable trip to Jordan, a land rich in monuments from every age of humanity. On this 11-night holiday, we’ll visit some of the oldest and most breathtaking sites in the world as we travel through lands rich in religious history. Float in the healing waters of the Dead Sea on the lowest geographical point on Earth, drive by jeep through the desert where Lawrence of Arabia led his troops and wander through forts and castles that contain some of the oldest ruins in the world. We’ll also walk through a narrow corridor of towering rock face to come to the hidden town of Petra, where you can admire the stunning temples and theatres in an ancient village carved out of rock. Join us on this trip of a lifetime to witness spectacular landscapes and historical sites.
What’s Included:
- Booking advice from your Travel Escapes travel advisor
- Return flights from Dublin via Istanbul with Turkish Airlines
- All Airport taxes and charges
- 23kg check-in bag per person
- 10 nights accommodation in 4 and 5 star hotels (one overnight flight)
- All coach transfers
- Half Board
- Uncover the incredible scenery, culture & history of Jordan on this 11-night guided holiday.
- Experience Amman with a guided city tour & a full day excursion to the nearby Roman city of Jerash.
- Stand in awe of ancient structures carved into pink sandstone cliffs on a full day trip to Petra.
- Enjoy an exciting jeep tour of ‘The Valley of the Moon’ on a half day excursion to Wadi Rum Desert.
- Relax at the edge of the Red Sea while discovering the town of Aqaba.
- Soak up the healing waters of the Dead Sea with some leisure time at your seaside resort.
- The assistance of our tour leader
- The assistance of our tour guide
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Please note that while this is our planned itinerary, we may have to make slight changes due to unforeseen circumstances. Regardless, we’ll pack in as much beauty and adventure as possible on this holiday of a lifetime!
Hotels featured or similiar
5* Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea
4* Petra Guest House Hotel
5* Landmark Amman Hotel
4* Aquavista Hotel & Suites
Hotels subject to change.
Prices
| Dates | Cabin Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr 2026 | Twin Sharing | €3399 | Enquire Now |
| 05 Jun 2027 | Twin Sharing | €3039 | Enquire Now |
| 18 Sep 2026 | Twin Sharing | €3399 | Enquire Now |
| 20 Nov 2026 | Twin Sharing | €3399€3229 | Enquire Now |
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Booking Remarks
Booking deposit €500Prices are per person based on two sharing.
Single Supplement applies
A non-refundable / non-transferable deposit is required at the time of booking.
Balance due 16 weeks before departure
Optional insurance available (terms & conditions apply)
Taxes, prices & itinerary subject to change
Booking terms & conditions apply
Travel Insurance is not included
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Good to Know
All of our tours include some level of walking activity and may include ascending/descending steps. Guests should be in relatively good health and have adequate mobility.Itinerary
Amman, Jordan
Full DayLet’s begin our adventure to Jordan! Today we travel to Jordan’s capital, Amman, via Istanbul.
Depending on flight times we will arrive into Amman in the late evening on Day 1 or the early morning of Day 2 on an overnight flight with early check-in guaranteed.
Amman, Jordan
Discover Amman
AfternoonAfter arriving into Amman either the day before or early in the morning on Day 2, this afternoon we will enjoy a panoramic tour of Amman, the capital of Jordan. Here, we will visit the Citadel, the home of the Temple of Hercules. It dates back to Roman and Byzantine times but some of the ruins go as far back as the Bronze Age. We will also explore the Roman Theatre, the largest theatre in Jordan, the Folklore and Archeological Museum and King Hussein’s Mosque and see why this city built on rolling hills is one of the most interesting in the Middle East.
Jerash, Jordan
Excursion to Jerash
Full DayToday you will enjoy a full-day excursion to the Roman city of Jerash, accompanied by your local guide. In the ruins of this ancient city you will see stunning Roman architecture that is in remarkable condition considering it is nearly 2000 years old. Walk down the Maximus Cardo and gaze up at the Doric columns, before checking out Ajlun Castle, a fortress built in AD1184 that has survived two earthquakes.
Amman, Jordan
Exploring Desert Castles and the Iraq Amir cooperation
Full DayToday, Let’s explore 3 of the most preserved Castles in the Eastern Desert starting with Qasr Kharana, then Qasr Amra ending with Qasr Al-Azraq. Castles are built between 7th and 8th Century and give impressive examples of Islamic Art and Architecture.
Then you will visit the Iraq El-Amir in Amman which is a Women Cooperative Society founded with the aim of creating jobs opportunities for women in the Iraq El-Amir village, located outside of Amman. The women at Iraq Al Amir are renowned for their fresh and delicious produce, often catering for visitors and clients!
Petra, Jordan
Transfer to Petra
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Visit Mukawir, Umm Ar-Rasas & Kerak Castle
Full DayToday, Let’s discover Mukawir, known as Machaerus and it is the location of the imprisonment and beheading of John the Baptist, following by the visit of Umm Ar-Rasas, an archeological site which contains ruins from the Roman, Byzantine, and early Muslim civilizations. Among the portions excavated so far include a military camp and several churches. For its unique blend of civilizations, Um Ar-Rasas was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. The most important discovery on the site was the mosaic floor of the Church of St Stephen.
Let’s continue our journey to the ancient city of Petra with a visit en-route to Kerak Castle, a large crusader castle perched on a hilltop overlooking a vast valley, it is one of the three largest castles in the Levant Area.
Petra, Jordan
Excursion to Petra
Full DayEnjoy a full-day excursion to the magical ‘Red City’ of Petra, an ancient city famous for its rock cut architecture, water conduits and pink stone structures. Walking through the Siq (a narrow corridor in the mountain) to enter the city makes the experience even more jaw dropping, as do the buildings. The Greek temple of Al Khazneh, the Hadrian Gate, the courthouse, and the Amphitheatre are many of the notable structures that you should not miss when visiting this hidden gem. The actual place where Lawrence of Arabia led his revolt and featured in the films Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade and Arabian Nights, Petra is no ordinary Middle Eastern city.
Aqaba, Jordan
Explore the Wadi Rum desert
Full DayAfter a morning visiting the wonderful Little Petra, followed by lunch at Hyatt Zaman, get ready for an exciting afternoon excursion to the desert of Wadi Rum, also known as ‘The Valley of the Moon’. Your excursion will include a jeep tour of the desert, where you can see prehistoric carvings in the rock walls. This desert was also used as the setting for Peter O’Toole’s film Lawrence of Arabia. Enjoy a memorable time watching the sunset in the middle of the desert.
Then you will be back on the road for an hour drive to Aqaba, located at the edge of the Red Sea and well known for its seabed. Enjoy relaxing evening at your hotel in Aqaba.
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Aqaba, Jordan
City tour of Aqaba
MorningThis morning a nice city tour of Aqaba is waiting for you! Your guide will escort you through the Aqaba Fort, the oldest church in the world and the Aqaba Aquarium before walking in the old souq where you can do some shopping.
At Leisure
AfternoonYou will have your afternoon at leisure so you can enjoy some relaxing time at the beach.
Dead Sea, Jordan
Visit Bethany
Full DayToday you will visit the town of Bethany was where Jesus performed his biggest miracle: raising Lazarus from the dead. It is also believed to be the place of his baptism. Wander around the baptismal site’s archaeological findings dating back to the 1st Century AD, confirming the site was inhabited during the lives of Jesus and John the Baptist with a Byzantine monastery and churches. At the end of the day, you will arrive at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth.
Dead Sea, Jordan
Visit Mount Nebo
MorningThis morning you will be taken to explore more significant holy sites. At Mount Nebo, gaze over the Promised Land of Moses, and see one of the oldest maps in the world at the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George.
Float in the Dead Sea
AfternoonOn your free afternoon, Enjoy the experience of a swim in the mineral rich water of the Dead Sea, which is renowned for curing all and any skin ailments.
Amman, Jordan
Discover the ancient Byzantine city of Umm Qais
MorningThis Morning Let’s drive North to visit the ancient city in Northern Jordan is Byzantine Umm Qais, an important city of the Decapolis where poets and artists were inspired. you can enjoy the panoramic views from ancient Byzantine city of Umm Qais, where Christ a place where Jesus Christ is said to have performed an exorcism.
At Leisure or Return Home
Afternoon/Eveningyou will have a free afternoon for shopping, sightseeing or relaxing. Why not go for a dip in the hotel’s pool or relax at the spa.
Depending on flight times you will either stay an additional night at your hotel and fly home early in the morning on Day 12 or have late check out included this evening and fly home in the late evening.
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