Treasures of Jordan 8-Day Luxury Small-Group Tour with Four Seasons Stay, Desert Glamping & Night-Time Tour of Petra

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The Luxe Accommodation – Experience glamping in the desert and stay in Jordan’s most luxurious hotels

The capital city of Jordan welcomes you in style with a five-star stay at the Four Seasons Hotel Amman. This spectacular property is rated among the top 10 hotels in Amman on Tripadvisor and couples world-class Four Seasons service with a luxe spa, glistening resort pool and myriad fine-dining options. Try French classics at La Capitale or head to The Foyer Lounge for an indulgent afternoon tea.

Located on the edge of the banks of the Dead Sea at the lowest point on Earth, the enchanting Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Enjoy uninterrupted views across the sea towards the west bank, views of religious sites and the majestic countryside. Enjoy the extensive resort facilities, which include a private beach, five-star luxury spa, and gardens dotted with lagoons, waterfalls and swimming pools.

Witness the majesty of the desert at night with the ultimate glamping experience at Memories Aicha Luxury Camp. This hideaway in the heart of Wadi Rum’s shimmering red sands offers incredible views of the surrounding landscape from the luxury of your air-conditioned tent. Watch the sunset in the desert while enjoying a glass of champagne along with a selection of canapés.

Situated at the entrance to the city of Petra and nestled among rocky outcrops, the Mövenpick Resort Petra boasts luxurious facilities and spectacular views, and is the perfect base for exploring this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site.

VIP Accommodation Upgrade – Extravagant suites and a romantic stargazing tent in the Wadi Rum desert

Experience the epitome of luxury when you choose the VIP accommodation package. Stay in an opulent Executive Suite with striking city views at the Four Seasons Hotel Amman and a spacious Junior Suites at Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea and Mövenpick Resort Petra.

The highlight: a Stargazing Dome Tent at Memories Aicha Luxury Camp, where you can sleep under a clear canopy offering panoramic views of the stars above and surrounding mountains. This is a truly unforgettable experience, bringing the magic of the desert into your bedroom.

The Sights – Stand in awe at the majesty of Petra, explore the red sands of Wadi Rum and float in the Dead Sea

Start your tour in Amman, Jordan’s capital city, where ancient ruins and modern buildings sit side by side. Visit Amman’s main attractions including the ancient Citadel monument, marking the centre of the capital, the Temple of Hercules and the Roman Theatre, one of the largest and most impressive amphitheatres of the ancient world.

Experience breathtaking Petra by night: walk through the towering walls by candlelight and catch your first glimpse of the Treasury through the clefts in the walls – a truly inspiring and heart-thumping moment.

Then, discover the magic of Petra by day, revealing an intricate network of tombs, caves, a small amphitheatre and ruins of temples dotted around the area. Climb the 800 stairs to the Monastery for a panoramic view of this stunning UNESCO World Heritage site.

Head to Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon – a valley cut into sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan. Here you will explore the red-tinted desert landscape in a 4WD, stopping at impressive sights of the region made famous by British soldier, author and inspiration for the movie ‘Lawrence of Arabia’, T.E. Lawrence.

Float in the world-famous Dead Sea, so salty people are buoyant on its surface, and admire the views across to Jericho and Jerusalem. Visit the Baptism Site at Bethany, where it is believed John the Baptist lived and Jesus was baptised, and discover laidback Madaba, best known for its superb, historically significant Byzantine-era mosaic; a map of the Holy Land, which was unearthed on the floor of the Church of St. George in 1884. At Mt Nebo, take in spectacular views over Jordan, the Dead Sea and Israel. On clear days, you may even be able to see Jerusalem.

Your tour starts and ends at Amman International Airport (AMM).

Roundtrip flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. Please do NOT book your flights until your tour is confirmed.

Please arrive in Amman before 4pm on Day 1 and depart any time after breakfast on Day 8.

Private roundtrip airport transfers are included in your tour on the first and last day only.

Important: Please allow for travelling time from international countries. International flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive in Jordan on your chosen tour start date.

A visa may be required for the destination you are visiting. It is each traveller’s responsibility to ensure they are holding a current visa. Please take the time to visit our preferred vendor’s website Visas Direct to assist you with any visa application requirements and processes. If you require any supporting documentation when applying for your visa please let us know and we would be more than happy to assist.

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Important Destination Information

Time zone: UTC +2 (daylight saving +3)

Telephone: +962

Currency: Jordan dinar (JOD)

Accessing money: ATMs are widely available with credit cards widely accepted within the city. Cash is advised when visiting rural areas. Changing money is quite easy: the preferred currencies are USD, GBP and EUR.

Language: Arabic

Climate: In summer (June-August) the heat can be stifling, so early or late summer visits are advisable. Autumn (September-November) and winter (December-February) are some of the best times to visit the Dead Sea, however, nights in the desert can be cold with rainfall likely.

Dress code: Conservative. It is advised to wear moderate clothing that is not revealing or explicit.

Day 1: Arrive Amman, Jordan

On arrival at Amman International Airport (AMM), you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Fast-track meet and greet will take you through customs with ease for a hassle-free start to your tour. Depending on your arrival time, the day is at your leisure. Make the most of your five-star stay at Four Seasons Hotel Amman, maybe treating yourself to a massage at the spa or afternoon tea in The Foyer Lounge.

This evening, meet your leader and the rest of your group for a welcome dinner at the hotel.

​Accommodation: Four Seasons Hotel Amman

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Amman – Petra

Enjoy a morning tour of Amman, the capital and largest city of Jordan. Our first stop is the ancient Amman Citadel, towering above Downtown. This is the original city, with its monumental Temple of Hercules, Umayyad Palace, National Archaeological Museum, panoramic views of Amman’s jabals (hills) and the Roman Theatre, one of the largest and most impressive amphitheatres of the ancient world.

We then transfer to the ‘Rose-Red City’ of Petra, an incredible collection of tombs and temples carved into pink sandstone walls, dating to 300 BC. We arrive at the Mövenpick Resort Petra in the late afternoon, giving you time to relax and enjoy the resort’s five-star amenities before your Petra by Night experience.

This evening, enjoy a magical experience of Petra by night. Take an incredible walk down the Siq (the entrance to Petra), your path lit only by candlelight, with your first glimpse of The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) through a cleft in the wall. This is one of the most inspiring and heart-thumping moments in travel, an experience that will take your breath away.

​Accommodation: Mövenpick Resort Petra

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Petra

After breakfast, meet your guide for a hike to Petra’s Monastery. The ancient city of Petra was built between 800 BC and 100 AD by the Nabataeans. In this era, Petra was a fortress, carved out of the jagged rocks and virtually inaccessible.

The flat plaza in front of the Monastery was carved out of the rock, perhaps to accommodate crowds at religious ceremonies. It was originally surrounded by a colonnade. The interior consists of a single room with double staircases leading up to a niche (the same layout as in the Qasr al-Bint and Temple of the Winged Lions). On the left side of the facade, there is a very steep path that tourists are generally not permitted to climb, both for the safety of the monument and the visitors. It leads up to the urn on top of the facade. Local kids like to show off by playing on the urn, some even climbing it all the way to the top. A cave located directly opposite the Monastery houses a small café offering refreshments and a shady place to sit. Other points of interest in the area include a stone circle and a cave, while marvellous views can be enjoyed by taking a few minutes’ climb up the rocks behind the café.

We return to the hotel for an evening at leisure.

​Accommodation: Mövenpick Resort Petra

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: Petra – Wadi Rum

This morning we drive to Wadi Rum, watching as the scenery changes from craggy hills to a wider expanse of open desert interspersed by rocky outcrops. Wadi Rum is like the landscape of another planet, a series of dramatic rocky mounds, joined by valleys of sand that stretch for miles toward a hazy distant horizon. Look out for black Bedouin tents and flocks of sheep and goats as a reminder of the few Jordanians who still practise this traditional lifestyle.

Arrive at your luxury camp in time for lunch. Set in the heart of the desert, the camp offers incredible views of the surrounding landscape from the luxury of your air-conditioned tent. Upgrade to the VIP package and sleep under thousands of stars as you experience incredible views from your Stargazing Dome Tent.

This afternoon, enjoy Wadi Rum at sunset. Watch the sun fall behind the distant horizon while enjoying a glass of champagne along with a selection of canapés.

We return to the camp for dinner and a restful night’s sleep.

​Accommodation: Memories Aicha Luxury Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Wadi Rum – Dead Sea

After breakfast, we enjoy a 4WD safari to further explore the surrounds. Afterwards, we head to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, an intense blue lake surrounded by reddish-brown hills. Here you’ll be able to experience the sensation of floating in its waters, an unforgettable travel moment.

Your home for the next two nights is the opulent Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea Resort. The rest of the day is at your leisure to enjoy the extensive resort facilities, which include a private beach, five-star luxury spa, and gardens dotted with lagoons, waterfalls and swimming pools. Upgrade to the VIP package to enjoy stunning sea views from your Junior Suite Balcony.

​Accommodation: Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Dead Sea – Bethany – Madaba – Mt Nebo – Dead Sea

This morning we visit the Baptism Site at Bethany, where it is believed John the Baptist lived and Jesus was baptised. The excavations conducted at Bethany have uncovered an ancient settlement with plastered pools and water systems almost certainly used for mass baptisms, and a Byzantine settlement with churches, a monastery and other structures likely catering to religious pilgrims.

Next we visit the laidback town of Madaba, best known for its superb, historically significant Byzantine-era mosaic; a map of the Holy Land, which was unearthed on the floor of the Church of St. George in 1884.

Lunch today is at the beautiful Haret Jdoudna restaurant. Haret Jdoudna represents an authentic Madaba village, offering everything from traditional food to entertainment, local crafts, mosaics and souvenirs. Located in a 19th-century house, its menu is exquisite, offering local mezza dishes, oven-baked delicacies and homemade meals.

Afterwards, we visit Mt Nebo, where Moses first cast his eyes upon the Promised Land. A memorial site and home to the Church of Moses, Mt Nebo affords spectacular views over Jordan, the Dead Sea and Israel. On clear days, you may even be able to see Jerusalem.

We return to the Dead Sea and your luxury hotel for an afternoon at your leisure.

​Accommodation: Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 7: Dead Sea – Jerash – Amman

We check out after breakfast and drive north to the ruins of Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities of the Middle East. As we wander the paved, colonnaded Cardo Maximus, it is easy to imagine life in ancient times, with bustling streets full of shops, roaming performance artists and open public spaces alive with debates.

Continue to Amman for a free afternoon before we gather and enjoy our last dinner in Jordan at a local favourite, Fakhreldin Restaurant, a leading Lebanese restaurant located in a historic mid-century house. The menu is carefully selected to offer a variety of the most delicious Lebanese food, developed from Levantine cuisine. Try a fantastic selection of grills and sweet Arabic desserts.

​Accommodation: Four Seasons Hotel Amman

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 8: Depart Amman

This morning you are transferred to Amman International Airport (AMM), where you farewell your leader and board your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast