Grand Tour of Jordan

Whilst Jordan’s most famous sites may be viewed in under a week, a longer visit allows for a more leisurely journey with additional time for discovery of some lesser known gems and also for independent exploration.

This arrangement goes beyond the treasures of Nabataean Petra and explores Jordan’s Roman, Crusader and Omayyad castles at Azrak, Kerak, Shobak and Aqaba, as well as the well-preserved Roman Decapolis cities of Jerash and Umm Qais. Although a small country, Jordan’s deserts, mountains and Rift Valley contain a great diversity of natural wonders. Azraq Wetland Reserve is a unique oasis in the arid Jordanian desert and a sanctuary for wild water buffalo.

Biblical themes may be explored: Umm Qais was Gadara - where Jesus forced the evil spirits to enter a herd of pigs. View at Bethany the baptism site of Jesus; the mosaic of ancient Palestine at Madaba and Mount Nebo, believed to be the burial site of Moses and the point from where he viewed the ‘Promised Land’.

VJV Exclusive Event - Petra by Night
This exclusive optional arrangement reveals Petra by candlelight. Enjoy Bedouin stories and music at the Treasury, then walk through the site (about 2 miles over sometimes uneven ground) for dinner at Petra’s only restaurant. Return to the hotel by bus.

Note: On flights to Aqaba from September 2010 we will still be offering the extra legroom seats (34”) but additionally all passengers will benefit from an improved on-board service and have access to a Gatwick lounge on departure at no extra cost.