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AMMAN, JORDAN
 Amman, the capital of Jordan, is one of the most ancient cities in the world, with archaeological finds dating as far back as the Neolithic Period, finds at Ain Ghazal in Eastern Amman date back to around 8,500BC.
Amman is ideally situated between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley. Amman is easily accessible by both international flights and by ferry from the Sinai Peninsula to Aqaba, which lies around 350km from Amman (as included on many of our tours).
Whilst in Amman, one must take the time to visit some of sights in the area. Many of these are included on our tours or can be pre-booked as an optional extra from the UK. These include:
‘The Desert Castles’ – Not actually castles as the name would suggest, but a number of ruined Fortresses, Palaces and Bath houses many of which are over 1,000 years old.
‘The Azraq Wetland Reserve’ – Probably not what most visitors to Jordan would expect to find, The Azraq reserve in an area of marshland and lakes right in the middle of the desert. The area is home to many endangered species such as Oryx and Ostriches.
 ‘The Roman Ruins’ – Probably Amman’s most famous attraction. The ruins include The Forum and The Roman Theatre, which was built around 177AD by the emperor Marcus Aurelius. The Theatre once seated approximately 6,000 people, and even today, the Theatre still plays host to many concerts.
Modern Amman is one of the most liberal cities in the Middle East; it is also one of the most westernised cities in the region. It has a thriving cultural and arts scene, as well as numerous nightclubs and bars across the city especially in Western Amman. Amman is also home to many jewellers and souvenir shops for citizens and tourists alike
From Amman, many of our tours take trips to visit Jerash, which is one of the worlds best preserved and most dramatic Roman cities in the Middle East. Jerash is approximately 50km North of Amman.
Due to its hilly location, Amman enjoys a Mediterranean climate and four seasons of excellent weather as compared to other places in the region, with summer temperatures ranging between 28-300C.
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| Egypt & Jordan Experience 2011 |
Egypt |
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From UK£1,710 |
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| Egypt & Jordan Experience |
Egypt & Jordan |
16 days |
From UK£1,480 |
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Cairo, Aswan (Nile Cruise) Luxor, Mt. Sinai, Jordan. This tour covers all the main sites in Egypt and Jordan. Following visits to the Pyramids, Sphinx and a city tour in Cairo, we enjoy a luxury cruise along the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. We then head via Cairo and the Red Sea to Jordan for a jeep safari & Bedouin meal in Wadi Rum. From here we travel up the scenic King's Highway stopping to explore Petra, Kerak and Madaba, before finishing in Amman with a day trip to the Dead Sea and the Roman ruins at Jerash. |
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| Pyramids & Petra |
Jordan & Egypt |
9 days |
From UK£1,030 |
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Cairo, Red Sea, Jordan. A Superior level version of our Egypt & Jordan Explorer, this tour features the Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum in Cairo, as well as some time by the Red Sea when you can do some snorkelling and visit Mt. Sinai & St. Katherine's monastery, before we head into Jordan. In Jordan we include a jeep safari in Wadi Rum before the King's Highway takes us to Petra, Kerak and Madaba, en-route to Amman from where we visit the Dead Sea and the Roman ruins at Jerash. |
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| Egypt & Jordan Explorer |
Jordan & Egypt |
9 days |
From UK£800 |
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Cairo, Red Sea, Jordan. A Standard level version of our Pyramids & Petra tour, this trip starts by visiting the Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum in Cairo, before heading to the Red Sea at Dahab for some snorkelling and a chance to climb Mt. Sinai. Crossing into Jordan we enjoy a jeep safari in Wadi Rum before driving up the scenic King's Highway to explore Petra, Kerak and Madaba, before finishing in Amman with a day trip to the Dead Sea and the Roman ruins at Jerash. |
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| Egypt & Jordan Highlights |
Egypt & Jordan |
12 days |
From UK£860 |
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Cairo, Luxor, Red Sea, Jordan. Starting in Egypt, we see the Pyramids & Sphinx in Cairo, the Pharaonic temples & tombs in Luxor, and the beaches, coral reefs and fish of the Red Sea. In Jordan, there's a jeep safari in the stunning scenery of Wadi Rum, before we explore the world famous ancient city of Petra. A final drive takes us to the crusader castle of Kerak and a swim in the Dead Sea before the tour ends in Amman. |
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| Jordan Uncovered |
Jordan |
9 Days |
From UK£790 |
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Amman, Red Sea, Wadi Rum, Petra, Dead Sea, Jerash. Starting & finishing in Amman, this tour gives you a taste of all the main historic sites and beautiful scenery that Jordan has to offer. We drive both the Desert and King's Highways, and visit Desert Castles, desert nature reserves, enjoy a jeep safari in Wadi Rum, explore the ancient city of Petra, swim in the Dead Sea, and visit several other sites including the Roman ruins at Jerash. We run departures on the tour using both 3 and 5-star hotels. |
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| Deserts, Tombs & Jordan |
Egypt |
16 days |
From UK£1,090 |
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Cairo, Western Deserts, Luxor, Dahab, Jordan. Egypt & Jordan are covered in full on this tour, as we explore the main
Pharaonic sites in Cairo and Luxor, take a desert safari through the
Egyptian Western Deserts, and travel north through Jordan visiting Wadi
Rum, Petra, the Dead Sea, and Jerash. |
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| Grand Egypt & Jordan Adventure |
Egypt & Jordan |
16 days |
From UK£940 |
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Cairo, Aswan (felucca or luxury cruise) Luxor, Dahab, Jordan. Following a tour to the Pyramids & Sphinx in Cairo, this tour visits the main highlights of the Nile Valley between Aswan and Luxor, featuring a peaceful felucca or luxury cruise along the Nile. After a stop by the Red Sea, we enter Jordan to see the stunning desert scenery of Wadi Rum, explore the ancient city of Petra, swim in the Dead Sea, and visit several other sites including the Roman ruins at Jerash. The tour starts in Cairo and finishes in Amman |
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