Jordan: Arabian Nights Honeymoon

What could be more romantic then watching the sun set over spectacular desert scenery, al fresco dining and then watching shooting stars from your very own private Bedouin camp? This fabulous trip will leave you with a wealth of memories, from taking a candle lit night walk into the 'lost city' of Petra, to indulging in his & hers spa treatments at the lowest place on earth - the Dead Sea.

Jordan is one of the Middle East's most interesting destinations with a wealth of things to see - steeped in a history stretching way back to the Old Testament. This trip combines 5* luxury with culture and adventure, and offers a great mixture of activity, sight seeing and down-time.


Tour Includes:
*1 internal flight

  • 8 nights in 5 star hotel accommodation.
  • 1 night in Wadi Rum desert in private Bedouin tent.
  • Day 7 includes a 4WD vehicle at Wadi Rum.
  • 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner.
  • Accompanied by experienced English speaking local guide. Private basis.
  • Private chauffeur driven vehicle, normally a saloon car for one or two people.
  • Sightseeing programme including all entrance fees.
  • Private transfers to and from all airports.


Departures: Daily

Comment:
This trip is perfect for those wanting a blend of culture. downtime and romance. Bring footwear suitable for walking as Petra is mostly explored on foot and of course a bathing costume for dipping into the Dead Sea.

Flight Inclusive Price:
Based on return economy class flights with Royal Jordanian from London Heathrow to Amman. UK Airport Passenger Duty and airport taxes are also included.

Tour Prices:
Whilst all best endeavours are made to ensure the prices for private journeys on our website are accurate - given the nature of peak season air supplements and fuel surcharges - prices given above may vary depending on departure date and availability.

How to book your Private Journey

Jordan: Arabian Nights Honeymoon

Jordan: Arabian Nights Honeymoon

Day 1: Amman
On arrival in Amman you will be met by your local guide and taken to the Le Meridien Amman Hotel for an overnight stay. (no meals)

Day 2: Amman - Jerash - Salt - Dead Sea
Your trip begins with a tour of the spectacular ruins of Jerash - once a thriving metropolis of the Roman empire and an now an atmospheric place to explore. Moving on to the historic little town of Salt, resplendant with narrow winding streets lined with the houses of Ottoman merchants, where you'll pay a visit to Abu Jaber’s mansion and the handicrafts training centre (a school for young artisans). Reaching the Dead Sea mid afternoon, you'll have time to take a relaxing couples spa treatment. (B)

Day 3: Dead Sea - Madaba - Kerak - Petra
After breakfast drive on the Kings' Highway, to the mosaic-filled city of Madaba, and stop at Mount Nebo for spectacular views over the Dead Sea and Jerusalem.Continue your journey to the walled city of Kerak and the enormous four storey high Crusader castle; built in 1136. An easy climb to the top rewards you with spectacular views of the Jordan Valley.Finally arrive in Wadi Musa, the closest habitation to the iconic site of Petra. (B)

Day 4: Petra
Hidden behind an almost impenetrable barrier of rugged mountains, the rock-carved city of Petra is full of mysterious charm. Today you'll take a tour of the the ancient Nabatean Kingdom before freshening up and returning for a unique night time experience... Petra by candlelight. Once the crowds have disappeared you'll take part in a night time procession culminating at the Treasury, when the Siq is lit with over 1,800 candles. Here you'll watch the local Bedouins play their instruments (usually a lone flautist occasionally accompanied by two guitars)before returning to your hotel for the night. (B)

Day 5: Petra
Today you'll have the chance to explore Little Petra - a fascinating site is a few miles away from the main valley of Petra. The afternoon is free to relax or return to explore the main site.For those with a culinary interest, this evening there's the option to take part in a Jordanian cookery class. In a relaxed environment alongside local women, you’ll prepare a delicious evening meal including typical dishes of soup, cold and hot mezza and salads, and a main course. (B)

Day 6: Petra - Wadi Rum
Today you'll venture into Wadi Rum - the jaw droppingly beautiful desert landscape where Laurence of Arabia was filmed. Here massive mountains rise vertically out of the pink desert sand, and the wind has eroded the faces of these sheer rock cliffs into shapes of men, animals and monsters. Taking a four wheel drive jeep through the sand dunes, you'll visit rock bridges, springs, the Seven Pillars of Wisdom and the Beau Geste, Desert Patrol Post, before spending a romantic night under a canopy of stars in your very own Bedouin tent. (B,L,D)

Day 7: Wadi Rum - Camel Safari - Aqaba
Waking up in the desert, and after a relaxing breakfast, enjoy a 3 hour camel safari out in the remote desert. Afterwards depart Wadi Rum and drive west to the Red Sea town and beach resort of Aqaba, squeezed onto Jordan's only stretch of coastline at the southern tip of the country. (B)

Day 8: Aqaba
Surrounded by rugged purple mountains that subtly change in colour as the day unfolds, Aqaba is now a modern holiday beach resort with excellent facilities for water sports and diving. Here you will have 3 dayss to relax, soak up the sunshine and enjoy the Red Sea coast.(B)

Day 9: Aqaba
We recommend you visit the Royal Diving Centre located on the southern part of the Aqaba coastline as the calm waters of the Gulf of Aqaba are ideal for enjoying various water sports they offer. Why not try diving, sailing, wind surfing, snorkelling or canoeing.(B)

Day 10: Aqaba
You will be collected from the Movenpick Resort Tala Bay and transferred to Aqaba Airport for your flight home via Amman.(B)

How to book your Private Journey

Jordan: Arabian Nights Honeymoon

Without flights

DatesTypePrice Per PersonSingle Supplement 
1 Jan 12 - 31 Dec 12Adult Price From£1,650 Make an Enquiry

With flights from the UK

DatesTypePrice Per PersonSingle Supplement 
1 Jan 12 - 31 Dec 12Adult Price From£2,270 Make an Enquiry

* Please note the prices shown above are based on two persons sharing a twin or double room

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Flight Information

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Jordan take around 5hrs with BMI or Royal Jordanian Airlines.

Useful Tips

• Arrive at Petra very early, like the crack of dawn to get away from crowds as much as possible

• Cover yourself in mud in the Dead Sea and feel the benefits

• Keep head and shoulders covered when in the Wadi Rum desert

• Visit the hot springs at Hammamat Ma'in

When To Go

Jordan has long dry, hot summers with chilly nights and during the winter you can still expect plenty of warm weather and sunshine. The best time to travel is during the autumn and winter, September to March. The most fertile part of Jordan is the hilly region in the northwest, which experiences high rainfall between November and March, when weather fronts blow in from the Mediterranean.

Packing List

Below is a list of general items you might take with you on a Wild Frontiers trip to Jordan. With your booking confirmation you will receive a packing list specific to your tour, so please treat this as a general guideline only.

Luggage:
It is best to use a soft bag - rucksack/hold-all/duffel bag - so it can be transported and stored more easily.
On all our trips a small daypack is practical for keeping general items (e.g. camera, books, wallets etc.) at hand when your main pack is out of reach. It is also handy for day trips and excursions.

Clothing:
In general you should bring clothes you feel comfortable with. However, you are travelling in an Islamic country so modesty is required.

Therefore as a guide we suggest a packing list like this:
• 4 x Light cotton shirts or T-shirts, short sleeved and long
• 2 x Lightweight jumpers or sweatshirts
• Good quality fleece or warm jumper
• 2/3 x Pairs of cotton trousers. If preferred, women can wear longer dresses and skirts.
• Sun hat or cap
• Swim suit or trunks
• Pair of sturdy shoes for walking
• Pair of adventure sandals, trainers or pumps

Equipment:
The following is useful extra equipment for your trip:
• Travel towel, travel soap and toiletries
• Torch (LED head-torch keeps your hands free)
• Pair of good quality sunglasses
• Water bottle
• Plug adapter (see ‘Electricity’ section)

Personal First Aid Kit:
While we do carry a large medical kit we would advise that you take some of the basics with you. This should include:
• Any prescription medication required (please inform the tour leader at your pre-departure meeting about these)
• Antibacterial dry hand wash
• Painkillers: paracetamol & ibuprofen
• Rehydration salts (Gastrolyte)
• Malaria Tablets (if necessary)
• Travel motion-sickness tablets if required (e.g. natural ginger tablets)
• Diarrhoea remedies
• Antihistamines
• Cold/flu decongestants
• Mosquito Repellent
• Insect bite cream
• Laxatives
• Plasters/Bandage/Steri-Strips/Blister pads
• Sunscreen (30+ factor)
• Moisturiser/after sun cream/lip balm
• Contact lenses and solution if required
• Tweezers
(A kit with most of this in is available at www.nomadtravel.co.uk)

Optional Extras:
• Ear plugs (if sharing a room / camping)
• Alarm clock
• 3-4 plastic carrier bags are very useful for dirty washing, dirty shoes and rubbish
• Flip flops/sandals for bathrooms
• Sleeping bag liner (cotton or silk)
• Binoculars
• Small packs of tissues
• Money belt or secure pouch for money and passport etc.
• Eye patches if light affects your sleep
• Sewing kit/scissors
• Writing materials
• Spare batteries/camera memory cards
• Swiss Army knife
• Universal bath plug
NB: If you wear glasses, it is advisable to bring a spare pair since opticians are rare. If you wear contact lenses you may find that climatic changes and dust can create visual irritation, therefore, it is advisable to bring a pair of glasses. You might be tempted to buy a few souvenirs here and there, so leave a little room for those extra purchases!!

Hand Luggage:
Although it is very rare that luggage goes missing on flights, it has been known to happen and so it’s a good idea to carry a spare top, toothbrush, wash kit, underwear and any other essentials in your hand luggage so that you can at least freshen up while waiting for your bags to catch you up. If you wear your sturdy shoes/boots it will also reduce weight in your luggage and keep them safe.

Practical Information

Time:
Jordan is 2hrs ahead of GMT (+3hrs from April " September).
A useful website to check the time zone differences is www.worldtimezone.com

Food and Alcohol:
The capital city offers the most variety but you can be assured of eating well throughout Jordan. Cooking shares similarities with Lebanese and Turkish food and is based primarily on rice and breads, fresh salads and fruits, vegetables, yogurt, lamb and chicken, all fragrant with the spices of the east. Many restaurants offer traditional national dishes like “mensaf” (lamb stewed in a yogurt sauce atop rice and bread) or home-cooking like “maqloubeh” (an “upside down” rice casserole turned over to serve chicken or meat with vegetables on top).
Alcohol is widely available at bars and hotels across Jordan. During Ramadan, drinks are only available to visitors in their hotels. Alcohol can also be bought from supermarkets.

Electricity:
If using a camera with film we suggest photographers bring plenty of rolls. Those bringing video & digital cameras that require battery chargers should bring both 2 and 3 pin plug adapters. The supply is 230V.

Money:
In Jordan the unit of currency is the Jordanian Dinar.
To check out the latest exchange rate for the places that you are visiting you can go to www.oanda.com

A few points to help you plan:
• Payments are mainly made in cash.
• Increasingly more shops and hotels will accept credit card payments, though a cash advance is unlikely.
• You can easily exchange Euros, US Dollars and UK Sterling cash.
• ATM machines are available in the larger towns but best not to be relied upon.
• If using ATM machines, be sure to notify your bank before you travel.

Language & Religion:
The official language of Jordan is Arabic. Most people working in the tourist industry speak English.

More than 92% of Jordanians are Sunni Muslims and approximately 6% are Christians. The majority of Christians belong to the Greek Orthodox Church, but there are also Greek Catholics, a small Roman Catholic community, Syrian Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, and a few Protestant denominations. Several small Shi'a and Druze populations can also be found in Jordan.

Cultural Sensitivity:
At Wild Frontiers we are very aware of the ethical impact tourism can have on ancient cultures. We realise that taking a group of tourists through such a region can have a negative impact on the lives of those who live there and on all our tours we therefore go to great lengths to minimise the negative and accentuate the positive…after all, there are also many good things that the tourist can bring.

To help this process we ask that our clients do not hand out pens or sweets to children. As one sign in Egypt emphatically put it, ‘Please don't make beggars out of our children!' No matter how well intentioned, in our opinion the dolling out of free gifts fosters a ‘beggar mentality' that is ultimately extremely destructive to a society. In addition we do not condone giving out money to beggars or ‘students'.

However, we also realise that we are exceptionally privileged to be travelling in areas where most of the people have far less than us and that the desire to ‘help' can be very powerful. As a result we ask that you refer to your trip dossier for information on the Wild Frontiers Foundation which supports specific projects in the areas where we travel.

Photography:
Please remember, we are guests in the countries through which we travel and we may sometimes inadvertently cause offence by taking photographs without first asking permission.

Also many countries have very strict rules about taking photos of army, police or any official personnel; restrictions apply at borders, bridges and any government building. Please exercise care in this regard as the penalty may be to have your film and/or camera confiscated.

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