General

DAY 1: Depart for Jordan

Depart from London Heathrow Airport on scheduled flight to Amman in JORDAN.

Enjoy the complimentary meals provided on the flight which is at the discretion of the airline and the in-flight entertainment.

Welcome to JORDAN. Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport AMMAN, clear immigration formalities, collect your luggage and follow sign for Exit. Watch out for our guide who will be holding a placard with ‘Welcome Cobra Holidays’ written on it. You will be greeted at the airport by our English speaking guide, direct you to your coach and transfer to your hotel.

Due to late arrival in the evening, light snack

Meals: Light Snack | Overnight: Amman

DAY 2: City tour of Amman, Citadel – Ajloun – Jerash – Amman

This morning after breakfast, we proceed with sightseeing city tour of Amman, the capital city of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. You will start with a city tour of Amman, visiting the Citadel, Temple of Hercules is a historic site in the Amman Citadel in Amman, the Roman Theater.

Later we drive north of Amman to visit the stronghold of Qala’at el-Rabbad in Ajloun the 12th century Saracen Castle built by one of Saladin’s lieutenants in the campaign against the Crusaders.

This medieval fortress was built by the Arabs of the Ayyubid dynasty around AD 1185 as a defense against the Crusaders and was once surrounded by a 16 m wide moat with a drawbridge.

Then proceed towards Jerash (Gerasa) where you will visit the best-preserved Roman city of the Decapolis. Enter through the monumental South Gate the city of Jerash, the Temple of Zeus, and the South Theater, which seats more than 3,000 spectators. Also visit the hippodrome, constructed in the 2nd century for horse and chariot races, with a seating capacity of 15,000.

Walk through the Colonnaded Street & pass by the Market Place, the Omayyad residential quarter, the 4th century AD cathedral, St. Theodore’s Church, the Nymphaeum & the North Theater.

Later, we return to our hotel in Amman for dinner and overnight stay.

In the evening transfer for dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Overnight: Amman

Day 3: Amman – Madaba – Mt. Nebo – Kerak – Petra by night

Following breakfast, we check out of our hotel and drive to the rose-red city of Petra along the Kings’ Highway which has been in continuous use for the past 5,000 years and is considered one of the oldest roads in the world. In route, stop at Mount Nebo, which dates back to the time of the Prophet Moses, around the 12th century BC & is believed to be the site of the Prophet’s burial place and the point from where he viewed the “Holy Land”.

On the top of the hill, housed beneath a protective structure built by the Franciscans, are the ruins of a beautiful small church, built by the early Christians in the 4th century AD. Inside are the remains of mosaic floors with stunning designs that feature hunting and pastoral scenes. From a platform in front of the church, a visitor may see a bronze memorial of a snake on a cross which symbolizes the serpent lifted up by Moses in the desert, as well as the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Proceed to Madaba, home of the most famous Byzantine mosaics, the wonderful mosaic map of ancient Palestine, which is located on the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George.

The 6th century AD map, hailed as the oldest in existence, was depicted for the benefit of the pilgrims on their way to the Holy Land, as it represented the surrounding regions as well. The River Nile, the Jordan River, Lake Tiberias and the Dead Sea are easily identified on this map, in addition to many cities such as Bethlehem, Gaza and Jerusalem. One can clearly make out the walls, towers, gates, streets and buildings of the Holy City of Jerusalem, especially the colonnaded main street or Cardo, and the domed Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

Continue through the stunning canyon of Wadi el Mujib to Kerak, where you will visit its imposing Crusader castle built in AD 1142. Visitors will be amazed by the network of the dimly lit vaulted rooms and corridors, interconnected through heavy arches and doorways.

Later in the evening transfer for Western / Jordanian dinner in a restaurant.

Then we proceed for Petra by night tour to experience it at night by the light of 1,800 candles is an out-of-this-world experience. We walk 3 Kilometre through the candlelit path from the Visitor Centre to Petra treasury.

Nothing can match the atmosphere of walking through fabulous monuments to the Siq at night, with only the light of candles placed every few meters to guide the way.

The climax comes as you reach the Treasury plaza, where candles throw flickering shadows onto the great facade as a Bedouin musician plays on a pipe, following that you will be entertained with a story about Petra and the Nabateans where it adds more interest when you know the nice informative and cultural about the past.

After the tour of Petra by night, an experience you will never forget, we board our coach and drive to our hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Overnight: Petra

DAY 4: Petra – Tour of Nabataean Red city – Petra

Today after breakfast, we proceed for a full day visit of the breathtaking Nabataean city of Petra which was carved out of the rose-red sandstone about 2,000 years ago & has recently been voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Upon arrival at Petra, we walk 3 Kilometers from the Visitor Centre to Petra treasury.

The 5hrs tour starts by passing by the Obelisk Tomb and then proceeding through the Siq – the narrow gorge that leads to Petra’s most impressive monument, the Treasury. Then on to the Street of Facades, the Theater, the Royal Tombs, the Colonnaded Street, the Byzantine Church, the Temple, the Monumental Arch, Qasr el-Bint Faroun & finally climb up to the gigantic 1st century AD monument of the Monastery for those who wish.

After the tour we return to our hotel.

Later in the evening transfer for Western / Jordanian dinner in a restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Overnight: Petra

DAY 5: Petra – Little Petra – Aqaba – City tour – Boat Cruise

This morning after breakfast, we board our coach and drive to Aqaba. En-route we visit little Petra.

Then we drive to visit the largest city of Aqaba and Jordan’s only coastal city.

Upon arrival, we proceed for city tour. The city is dedicated for relaxation, water sports, and winter warmth, Aqaba is warm, sunny and inviting, fringed with palm trees, lapped by the crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Aqaba, cooled by a steady northerly breeze, and ringed by mountains that change in colour with the change of the hours.

Later proceed for boat cruise for 3 hours with lunch.

In the evening, transfer for Western / Jordanian dinner in a restaurant. There after check-in to our hotel for overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Aqaba

DAY 6: Aqaba – Wadi Rum (4×4 Jeep safari for 2 hrs) – Aman

After breakfast, at 8:30am we head further down to southern Jordan to visit another significant site Wadi Rum. Wadi Rum was best described by T.E. Lawrence as “Vast, echoing and god-like”, and by the locals as “Valley of the Moon”. Here you will have the opportunity to drive through the Jordanian desert by your 4×4 Jeeps in a 2 hours Jeep ride to explore the most spectacular sites of the area, see the awesome moonlike landscape, ending with a cup of tea made by Bedouins after your visit.

Later depart for Amman. Upon arrival we check-in to our hotel for overnight stay.

In the evening transfer for dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Overnight: Amman

DAY 7: Amman – Desert Castles – Dead Sea – Amman 

Today after breakfast, we travel towards the Desert Castles, forts and hunting lodges, most where the domain of Umayyad Caliphs. Qusayr Amra is a UNESCO world heritage site. The black basalt fort of Azraq is in continuous use since the Roman times, was the headquarters of Lawrence of Arabia.

Later drive to the Dead Sea, 400 metres below the sea level. The uniqueness of the Dead Sea has been known very long time ago. It’s the only place in the world with the unique combination of the spa benefits: peculiar sun radiation (ultra-violet filtered), enriched oxygen atmosphere, mineral-rich salt sea, thermo-mineral springs, and mineral-rich mud. The Dead Sea is rich in salt and even non-swimmers can float freely in the water.

Free time at leisure, swim and relax at the Dead Sea.

Later, we return to our hotel in Amman for dinner and overnight stay.

In the evening transfer for dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Overnight: Amman

DAY 8: Amman – Departure London

Today after breakfast, transfer to Queen Alia International Airport Amman to board your flight for London Heathrow Airport.

Enjoy the complimentary meals provided on the flight which is at the discretion of the airline and the in-flight entertainment.

Meals: Breakfast

On arrival at London Heathrow Airport , follow signs for arrival/baggage claim, clear immigration, collect baggage and follow sign for exit.

Meals: Breakfast,

Note:

Return flight – If your flight departs in the morning, you will arrive in U.K. on the same day.
Return flight – If your flight departs in the evening, you will arrive in U.K. on the next day.

** Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful holiday. **