Jordan and Israel Adventure

DAY 1 Tour of Amman and Jerash

Today you will be picked up from your hotel by your English-speaking driver for your tour of Amman and Jerash. The Amman Citadel - which towers above the city from the top of Jabal al-Qala'a - is a good place to begin a tour of the city. Walking around these mighty honey-hued ruins - which date from the Roman, Byzantine and Umayyad Caliphate eras - you'll get a sense of the magnificent structure that once stood here, particularly while visiting the site's most impressive building, known simply as al-Qasr (The Palace). Marvel at the monumental gateway, audience hall and four vaulted chambers while learning about the ancient history of the site.

After you've worked up an appetite, enjoy a delicious Lebanese lunch at a local family-run restaurant before continuing your Jordan and Israel adventure with a one-hour drive to the Greco-Roman city of Jerash for a guided tour of the ruins. One of the best-preserved province cities in the Roman Empire, Jerash can leave you slack-jawed as you take in the imposing ceremonial gates, colonnaded avenues, temples and beautifully preserved amphitheatre.

After you've taken in your fill of ancient architecture, return to your hotel for some well-earned rest and relaxation and a hearty dinner before bed.

DAY 2 Private Transfer to Petra

Continue your Jordan and Israel adventure today with a private transfer south to Petra, a journey that takes approximately four hours by car. Along the way, you'll pass through a number of the country's most popular sites from the ancient city of Madaba (famed for its beautiful mosaic map) and Mount Nebo (from where Moses is said to have glimpsed the Promised Land) to the remote ruins of Montreal Castle (sometimes known as Shobak Castle).

Once you arrive to Petra, check into your hotel where you will be staying for the next two nights. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the hotel's outdoor pool and perhaps indulge in a relaxing spa treatment - the perfect balm for achy muscles after a long journey.

DAY 3 Petra Tour

Get up bright and early today for a full-day tour of the world-famous 'Rose Red City' - Petra. Carved from the blush-pink sandstone cliffs in Jordan's desert some 2,000 years ago, this magnificent structure - with its hand-hewn caves, temples and tombs - is a sight not to be missed on your Jordan and Israel adventure. On a guided tour of the site, you'll learn about the fascinating history of this ancient city, how it was built by Nabateans, taken over by the Romans, lost to the outside world and then 're-discovered' in 1812 by the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burkhart. Nowadays, Petra is one of the world's most remarkable sites and while enjoying a tour with a local Bedouin guide, you'll see why.

Fill up on some lunch at the excellent Basin restaurant within Petra and then continue exploring the site - either at your own pace, or with your guide.

Pleasantly exhausted at the end of the day, return to your hotel for a delicious evening meal and early night ready for more exploring tomorrow.

DAY 4 Transfer to Wadi Rum

Early this morning you'll have the chance to explore more of Petra before the crowds arrive, and then your Jordan and Israel adventure continues with a private transfer (approximately one-and-a-half hours) to another awe-inspiring location - the dreamy desertscapes of Wadi Rum where you will be spending the night in a luxury tented camp. After arriving in this magnificent desert setting and enjoying lunch in your tented accommodation, explore the awe-inspiring sandy surroundings on a thrilling driving safari with a local Bedouin guide. Marvel at the iconic seven pillars - a row of mountains that was the inspiration for the title of T E Lawrence's weighty book 'The Seven Pillars of Wisdom' - and get a taste of this vast and varied landscape as you speed through it in an open-top 4x4 or on horseback for a truly immersive experience.

As the sun sinks over the horizon, settle into the camp and watch as thousands of stars appear in the sky - a truly unforgettable sight.

DAY 5 To the Dead Sea

Continue your Jordan and Israel adventure today by ticking off another one of Jordan's iconic sights on a trip to the Dead Sea, a journey that takes approximately four hours by car.
You'll be staying here for just one night but this is plenty of time to soak up the cinematic surroundings of the Judean Desert and enjoy the surreal experience of floating on the Dead Sea's saline surface. Then enjoy pampering spa treatments - many using the nutrient rich mud from the sea - at your luxurious hotel.

DAY 6 Old City Jerusalem Tour

Immerse yourself in history today as you enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Old City of Jerusalem, a place of intense sanctity to Jews, Christians and Muslims. An ancient city where holy sites beckon at every turn, Jerusalem has a tangible magnetism that is sure to enchant you. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will learn about the city's fascinating history and gain an insight into what Jerusalem means to the three monotheistic religions.

Among other sites, you will visit the places most holy to the country's key faiths: the Church of the Holy Sepulchre; the Kotel (Western Wall of the Second Temple); and the Dome of the Rock. It's a long day, but one of the most rewarding imaginable for anyone with even a passing interest in the history of the world.

DAY 7 Transfer to Tel Aviv

Today you'll be privately transferred from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, a journey that takes approximately one hour. Check into your hotel where you will be staying for the next two nights of your Jordan and Israel adventure and perhaps use the afternoon to explore the city or to simply relax and settle into the hotel.