Join a group of like-minded solo travellers on a tour of the highlights of Jordan including the capital city of Amman, religious sites, desert landscapes and the remarkable ruins of Petra. Conclude with time at leisure on the shores of the Red Sea.
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Fly from London (regional connections available) to Amman with Royal Jordanian Airlines. Transfer to the Amman International hotel for 3 nights. (N)
Morning tour of Amman, visiting the citadel copper replica of the renowned Dead Sea Scrolls. Afternoon tour to the ancient town of Salt to admire its architecture and visit the small archaeological museum before returning to your hotel in Amman. Welcome dinner at Kan Zaman, an impressive 19th-century estate. (B, D)
Morning tour of Jerash, one of the best preserved Roman provincial towns in the world. Continue to the ruins of Umm Qais where, according to the Bible, Jesus performed the miracle of casting demons from two men into a herd of pigs. Perched on a hilltop overlooking the impressive Jordan valley and the Sea of Galilee, the site combines Roman ruins and an abandoned Ottoman-era village. View colonnaded streets, a vaulted terrace and the ruins of two theatres. Return to Amman. (B)
Travel along the King’s Way, visiting Madaba and its Byzantine mosaic map of the region and Mount Nebo, from where Moses first viewed the Holy Land. A stop will also be made at the Dead Sea for a dip in the health-giving salty waters. Continue to Petra and dine this evening at Petra Kitchen, a traditional Jordanian experience. Stay 2 nights at the Petra Guest House*. (B, D)
Take a guided walking tour of Petra, the rosered city rediscovered by JL Burckhardt in 1812. The highlights are the spectacular temple, the Treasury and the Monastery, which have been carved out of solid rock. This evening, see the ruins of Petra by candlelight. (B)
This morning, join a hands-on bread making and tasting experience before proceeding to Wadi Rum for a 4x4 excursion into the desert. Continue to Aqaba and stay 2 nights at the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay. (B)
Day at leisure to enjoy the beaches or explore the markets and ancient sites of Aqaba. Farewell dinner this evening at the hotel. (B, D)
Transfer to Amman airport and fly to London with Royal Jordanian Airlines. (B)
As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Pre- and post-tour extensions are available in Amman and Aqaba. Please speak to a Cox & Kings consultant for further details.
These small group tours have been specially created for single travellers. Benefits include single occupancy of double / twin rooms as standard and at sensible prices, plus the company of like-minded travellers. View the complete collection at coxandkings.co.uk/solo-travellers.
This tour involves walking over rough terrain. At Petra, visiting the monastery and the High Place of Sacrifice requires a steep climb.
This tour is based in 4- and 5-star accommodation except in Petra where the accommodation should be considered more basic.
This itinerary can be taken privately on a date that suits you, for which guideline prices are shown. Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact requirements. Please call 020 3930 5211or email Info@CoxandKings.co.uk.
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