Country(ies): Jordan , United Arab Emirates
Tour type: Shoestring
Group size: Min: 2 | Max: 16
Accommodation: 3 star hotels and Beduoin camp (upgrades available)
Meals:
Transport: Private AC car/minibus & Bedouin jeep
Highlights: Madaba Roman mosaics, views over Israel from Mt. Nebo, scenic drive along the King's Highway, Kerak crusader castle, full day in Petra, Wadi Rum jeep safari and Bedouin camp, Dubai city tour, Dhow Cruise on Dubai creek
This 10-day tour of Jordan and the luxurious United Arab Emirates city of Dubai takes you on a journey to its most popular attractions - a perfect combination of rich history mixed with modern world wonders.
The tour starts in Jordan's busy city of Amman before we make our way down the scenic King's Highway, along the way seeing Roman mosaics at Madaba, taking in views of Israel from Mt. Nebo and visiting the imposing Kerak Castle before we arrive in Petra. We have a whole day to explore the ancient 'rose city' of Petra - undoubtedly one of the jewels in Jordan's historical crown.
From Petra, we head to the rugged beauty of the Wadi Rum desert for a night in a comfortable Bedouin camp and a jeep safari before returning via a swim in the Dead Sea to Amman. We'll take a city tour in Amman and visit the ancient Greco-Roman site of Jerash before taking a flight (not included) to the ultra-modern city of Dubai and its towering skyscrapers.
Here you'll head out on a shared tour of this fast-changing city and even enjoy a spectacular Dhow cruise on the Dubai Creek, where you'll feast onboard while listening to live music and watch the mesmerising Tanura dancers.
Your Dubai adventure also offers the option of some fun on its dunes, with dune riding, sunset photography, belly dancing and a barbecue dinner available.
Accommodation is in locally rated 3-star hotels and a Bedouin camp, with options available to upgrade to higher levels if required.
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As part of our Safer Encounters scheme, during the Coronavirus pandemic, maximum group sizes are reduced to 12 people.
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This tour runs all year round, starting on Tuesdays. We can also arrange the tour in a different order, starting in Dubai on a Saturday before flying to Jordan on Tuesday, finishing the next Saturday. Please contact us for details
The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
Rum Art Hotel
Amman
The Rum Art Hotel is rare in Amman in that it is a decent mid-range hotel located within easy walking distance of lots of shops, cafes and restaurants. This is ideal if you have any free time before or after the main tour, and also in the evenings.
La Maison
Petra
La Maison is a comfortable, mid-range hotel in Petra with an excellent location less than ten minutes walk from the Visitor Centre and entrance into Petra.
Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp
Wadi Rum
In Wadi Rum we use a Bedouin camp located on the desert sands and against the rocks and cliffs. You sleep in traditional goat hair tents with proper beds, mattresses and all bedding provided.
J 5 Hotel
Dubai, United Aram Emirates
The J5 Hotel Port Saeed is a comfortable mid-range hotel with a great location on Al Garhoud Road, just 5 minutes walk to Deira City Centre and 5 minutes drive from Dubai International Airport.
Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination youre visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.
All accommodation based options (e.g. Single supplements, extra nights, cruise upgrades) should be booked and paid for in advance so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Other options may either be booked and paid for in advance or while you are on the tour, though we recommend booking in advance to ensure there are no issues with availability.
Many options are priced the same throughout the year, but some may incur single or high season supplements - full details are given on the tour reservation form or on request.
The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.
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