The Wonders of Jordan & Jerusalem

Fly to Amman

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Amman, Jordan, with British Airways. Transfer to the Intercontinental Amman for 3 nights. Welcome dinner to meet your group and tour manager.

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Amman - Umm Qais - Jerash

This morning travel to Umm Qais to see the ruins of the Decapolis city of Gadara, set in the hills above the Jordan Valley. Continue to Jerash for a lunch cooked by women from a local village. Tour the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Jerash, once buried in sand for centuries, before travelling back to Amman. (B, L)

Amman

Morning at leisure. Afternoon city tour including the Jordan Museum, where exhibits include the 'Ain Ghazal statues, believed to be some of the oldest known human sculptures. This evening enjoy a traditional Jordanian meal with a local family. (B, D)

Madaba - Mount Nebo - Shobak - Petra

Travel along the King's Highway, stopping en route at Madaba, Mount Nebo and the crusader castle at Shobak before arriving at Petra. Lunch will be taken in a converted house near Madaba. Stay 2 nights at Mövenpick Resort Petra. Optional evening visit to Petra by candlelight. (B, L)

Petra

Enjoy a guided tour of Petra, the unique ancient Nabataean city carved into the red sandstone cliffs of southern Jordan. (B)

Dead Sea

Morning at leisure or optional 4x4 excursion into the desert of Wadi Rum (payable locally). Transfer to the Dead Sea this afternoon and stay 2 nights at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea. (B)

Dead Sea

Day at leisure. Optional excursion to the baptism site at Bethany, where it is believed that John the Baptist baptised Jesus. (B)

Jericho - Jerusalem

Drive to the Allenby Bridge and cross the border into Israel. Continue to Jerusalem, stopping en route for a tour at Jericho, thought to be the oldest city in the world. Stay 3 nights at the Harmony Hotel. (B)

Jerusalem - Bethlehem

This morning, visit Bethlehem, known as the site of the nativity. Your visit here will include the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square. (B)

Jerusalem - Bethlehem

This morning take a half-day tour of the Old City of Jerusalem to see the Wailing Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the room of the Last Supper. Optional visit to Masada, King Herod's rock fortress (must be pre-booked - from £245pp). Enjoy a farewell drink. (B)

Fly to London

Travel to Tel Aviv and visit Jaffa, one of the world’s oldest ports. Later, transfer to the airport and fly from Tel Aviv to London with British Airways. (B) TOUR EXTENSIONS Pre-tour extensions are available in Amman and post-tour extensions are available in Jerusalem, which would include accommodation and private transfers. Please speak to a Cox & Kings travel consultant for further details.

Meal Basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals

Fly to Amman

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Amman, Jordan, with British Airways. Transfer to the Intercontinental Amman for 3 nights. Welcome dinner to meet your group and tour manager. (D)

Meal Basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals

Amman - Umm Qais - Jerash

This morning travel to Umm Qais to see the ruins of the Decapolis city of Gadara, set in the hills above the Jordan Valley. Continue to Jerash for a lunch cooked by women from a local village. Tour the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Jerash, once buried in sand for centuries, before travelling back to Amman. (B, L)

Amman

Morning at leisure. Afternoon city tour including the Jordan Museum, where exhibits include the 'Ain Ghazal statues, some of the oldest known human sculptures. This evening enjoy a traditional Jordanian meal with a local family. (B, D)

Madaba - Mount Nebo - Shobak - Petra

Travel along the King's Highway, stopping en route at Madaba, Mount Nebo and the crusader castle at Shobak before arriving at Petra. Lunch will be taken in a converted house near Madaba. Stay 2 nights at Mövenpick Resort Petra. Optional evening visit to Petra by candlelight. (B, L)

Petra

Enjoy a guided tour of Petra, the unique ancient Nabataean city carved into the red sandstone cliffs of southern Jordan. (B)

Dead Sea

Morning at leisure or optional 4x4 excursion into the desert of Wadi Rum (payable locally). Transfer to the Dead Sea this afternoon and stay 2 nights at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea. (B)

Dead Sea

Day at leisure. Optional excursion to the baptism site at Bethany, where it is believed John the Baptist baptised Jesus. (B)

Jericho - Jerusalem

Drive to the Allenby Bridge and cross the border into Israel. Continue to Jerusalem, stopping en route for a tour at Jericho, thought to be the oldest city in the world. Stay 3 nights at the Harmony Hotel. (B)

Jerusalem - Bethlehem

This morning, visit Bethlehem, known as the site of the nativity. Your visit here will include the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square. (B)

Jerusalem

This morning take a half-day tour of the Old City of Jerusalem to see the Wailing Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the room of the Last Supper. Optional visit to Masada, King Herod's rock fortress (must be pre-booked - from £245pp). Enjoy a farewell drink. (B)

Fly to London

Travel to Tel Aviv and visit Jaffa, one of the world’s oldest ports. Later, transfer to the airport and fly from Tel Aviv to London with British Airways. (B) TOUR EXTENSIONS Pre-tour extensions are available in Amman and post-tour extensions are available in Jerusalem, which would include accommodation and private transfers. Please speak to a Cox & Kings travel consultant for further details.

Meal Basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals