Investment
- Twinshare – $3555 AUD
- Single Room – $3995 AUD
- 17 - 24 October 2023
- 7 Nights/8 Days
- Weather 13 - 29 C
- Fitness - Medium
- $$
Amman ~ Dead Sea ~ Petra ~ Wadi Rum ~ Aqaba
This tour starts and ends in Amman Jordan
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which once captivated ancient travelers, continues to enthrall a whole new generation as a modern, vibrant nation.
Images of the ancient Nabataean city of Petra, carved from the rock over a thousand years ago, have long been most people’s first impression of Jordan.
But, while Petra is indeed one of the most stunning attractions in the Middle East, Jordan offers so much more for the modern traveler.
A well-traveled bridge between sea and desert, east and west, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a land of mesmerizing beauty and contrasts, from the Jordan Valley, fertile, ever changing, to the remote desert canyons, immense and still. Visitors can explore splendid desert landscapes, gaze in awe at the haunting wilderness of Wadi Rum, or bathe in the restful waters of the Red Sea.
Modern Jordan was founded by King Abdullah I after World War I. It was ruled by his grandson, the late King Hussein, for 46 years until his death in 1999, when his son, King Abdullah II, assumed the throne. Jordan has grown into a modern nation that has enjoyed a remarkable measure of peace, stability and economic growth in recent decades.
There is no mistaking the fact that Jordan is a Kingdom steeped in history and culture.
From the moment you arrive, you get a sense of its rich heritage; all around are remnants of ancient civilizations long since passed, yet they still remain, stamped into the very fabric of this amazing Kingdom and etched into the soul of the people who live here.
Trip Highlights
- Amman - explore this bustling and cosmopolitan city
- Visit Jerash one of the most beautiful and best-preserved Graeco-Roman cities
- Float on the Dead Sea
- Petra - one of the new 7 wonders of the world
- A night under the stars in the desert
- Four wheel drive around Wadi Rum - Spectacular Sandstone desert
- Relax at Aqaba Jordan's only city on the Red Sea
Your Host - Suzanne Weller
Hi ..I’m Suzanne,
I love history in all forms; ancient, family & local. So travelling to the Middle East is my happy place. I also love slow travel & sitting in a coffee shop, reading & people watching is my kind of relaxation. I enjoy an early morning walk, a good stretch & have massages everywhere I travel. I’m also a lover of cats, cows & food… I believe we are all works in progress.
I believe people the world over want peace, safety & love. I believe the Universe will work its magic so best to embrace it. I am committed to encouraging women to travel, be brave & feel safe.
A $500 deposit is required to secure your spot on this tour. The remainder is due 75 days prior to departure.
*If you combine Egypt and Jordan tours you receive a $200 discount. The discount is already applied on the booking form.
Inclusions
- Meet & assist by our representatives Jordan, Amman Airport - Arrival & Departure
- All transfers to/from airport & hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle (up to 1 day before and or after the trip).
- 7 Nights Accommodation
- Entry VISA supplied for you
- All sightseeing as per above mentioned itinerary
- 2 hour jeep safari Wadi Rum
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary
- English-speaking tour guide during your tours.
- Meals as listed on the itinerary- Breakfast and lunches
What is not included
- International Airfare.
- Personal spending, including lunches and dinners not on the boat or train.
- Drinks through the tour. Please note that only in some places alcohol will not be available, perhaps bring some duty free with you. Plus alcohol is heavily taxed so $$$
- Electric cable car Petra approx. $80USD return to treasury. This is suggested otherwise its an extra 4km walk
- Tip for our tour guide. We suggest $15AUD per day per person, however I have always felt it is based on ‘reward for service’ and relative to how much you enjoyed the tour.
Requirements:
This tour has a lot of walking and requires a moderate level of fitness. Petra is a large site. You need to be fairly fit to attend this tour.
Itinerary
Day 1 -17 October 2023
Day 2 - 18 October 2023
Day 3 - 19 October 2023
Day 4 - 20 October 2023
Day 5 - 21 October 2023
Day 6 - 22 October 2023
Day 7 - 23 October 2023
Day 8 - 24 October 2023
Day 1 -17 October 2023
Arrive any time this day. There are no activities planned.
Your airport transfers are included in your package.
Your Vibrant Women Host will arrive this day also so may not be there as yet when you arrive as she is bringing the group on from Egypt. They will arrive in the afternoon.
Overnight: Amman – Sulaf Luxury Hotel
Day 2 - 18 October 2023
Today after breakfast we visit Jerash.
Jerash – A close second to Petra on the list of favorite destinations in Jordan, the ancient city of Jerash boasts an unbroken chain of human occupation dating back more than 6,500 years. The city’s golden age came under Roman rule and the site is now generally acknowledged to be one of the best-preserved Roman provincial towns in the world. Hidden for centuries in sand before being excavated and restored over the past 70 years, Jerash reveals a fine example of the grand, formal provincial Roman urbanism that is found throughout the Middle East, comprising paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, grand theatres, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls pierced by towers and gates. Beneath its external Graeco-Roman veneer, Jerash also preserves a subtle blend of east and west. Its architecture, religion and languages reflect a process by which two powerful cultures meshed and coexisted – The Graeco-Roman world of the Mediterranean basin and the ancient traditions of the Arab Orient.
We will stop for lunch on the way back to Amman.
Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a fascinating city of contrasts – a unique blend of old and new, situated on a hilly area between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley. In the commercial heart of the city, ultra-modern buildings, hotels, restaurants, art galleries and boutiques rub shoulders comfortably with traditional coffee shops and tiny artisan workshops. Take a walk through the downtown Souq al-Sukar a beautiful and busy downtown fruit and vegetable market where locals shop for their fresh produce. Then head along one of the oldest streets in Amman with lovely architecture lots turned into cafes, stop at a sweets shop and of course there is opportunity for some shopping.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight – Amman Sulaf Luxury Hotel
Day 3 - 19 October 2023
This is your Spa Day (Drive time 1.5 hours)
After breakfast we depart for the Dead Sea. Just over an hours drive. Then you can spend the day at this spectacular natural wonder. The Dead Sea that is located 427 meters below sea level is perfect for wellness and religious tourism, fun in the sun with the family. With its mix of beach living and religious history you can soak up the sun while Biblical scholars can get their daily dose of religious history. The leading attraction at the Dead Sea is the warm, soothing, super salty water itself – some ten times saltier than sea water, and rich in chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromine and several others. The unusually warm, incredibly buoyant and mineral-rich waters have attracted visitors since ancient times, including King Herod the Great and the beautiful Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra. All of whom have luxuriated in the Dead Sea’s rich, black, stimulating mud and floated effortlessly on their backs while soaking up the water’s healthy minerals along with the gently diffused rays of the Jordanian sun.
The leading attraction at the Dead Sea is the warm, soothing, super salty water itself – some ten times saltier than sea water, and rich in chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromine and several others. The unusually warm, incredibly buoyant and mineral-rich waters have attracted visitors since ancient times, including King Herod the Great and the beautiful Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra. All of whom have luxuriated in the Dead Sea’s rich, black, stimulating mud and floated effortlessly on their backs while soaking up the water’s healthy minerals along with the gently diffused rays of the Jordanian sun.
Studies have shown the combination of the Dead Sea water and the rich black mud found along the shoreline to have significant health benefits including increasing circulation, easing discomfort from arthritis, healing allergies, and revitalizing skin.
Book a massage for the afternoon or just relax by the pool. We recommend the Hamman in the day spa the girls last year said it was wonderful.
Meals Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight Dead Sea – Grand East or similar
Day 4 - 20 October 2023
Depart early for you next stop, around 6am. (Drive time 4 hours)
Because today we visit Petra! The ancient Nabatean city of Petra. Did you know that Petra is one of the New 7 Wonders of the Modern World? From visitor center, make your way through the Siq, a narrow, high walled, red sandstone canyon, towards the famous Treasury. Take some time to marvel at the magnificent building, which has been carved in stone thousands of years ago. Then set out to explore the rest of the Rose-Red City with its many caves and tombs, a roman theatre, palaces, and many other structures. If you enjoy walking, you can also hike all the way up to the High Place of Sacrifice, or even to the Monastery.
The famous treasury is approximately half an hours gentle walk from the entrance to Petra. There is an option to go in Golf buggy and we recommend this if you can purchase tickets. Because it is quite a walk and we find sometimes by the time people reach the treasury they are too tied to go on tot he Monastery. It is expensive though and tickets can only be bought on the day. We suggest getting a return ticket for around $80USD. You will have until 6pm to explore this ancient city.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight in Petra – P Quatro Relax or similar
Day 5 - 21 October 2023
Wadi Rum (2 hour drive)
This is a stupendous, timeless place, virtually untouched by humanity and its destructive forces. Here, it is the weather and winds that have carved the imposing, towering skyscrapers, so elegantly described by T.E. Lawrence as “vast, echoing and God-like…” The serenity of the desert in addition to the warmth and hospitality of its people make Wadi Rum the perfect destination for the soothing of the mind and body.
Arrive at your wilderness camp. Enjoy a 4×4 Jeep Tour through Wadi Rum. Following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia and the Martian, you will discover ancient rock carvings, climb sand dunes or walk over rock bridges. Also pause and let the atmosphere of the magic desert landscape cast its spell over you. *Please note: The 4WD jeep safari is done in open back utilities.
Sleep in tents under the stars the sunset and sunrise are spectacular, the colours pink and ochres and unforgettable.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight at Wadi Rum – Sun City Camp or similar
Day 6 - 22 October 2023
After breakfast, drive to the southern tip of Jordan to arrive at Aqaba: Jordan’s window to the sea.
Enjoy a magnificent three hours experience of coral viewing on our Discovery 667 glass bottom yacht & Snorkelling followed by a BBQ lunch at Berenice Beach Club.
Meal Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight – Aqaba – Oryx Hotel
Overnight in Aqaba.
Day 7 - 23 October 2023
After a leisurely breakfast drive back to Amman approx. 5 hours.
Spend the afternoon exploring eth shopping malls near the hotel or just relaxing and getting ready for your flight home tomorrow.
Meals – Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Amman – Sulaf Luxury Hotel
Day 8 - 24 October 2023
Departure Day Amman
After breakfast, free time till your transfer time to Amman Airport for departure. marvel at how wonderful it is to travelled to such a unique place. It’s time to starting dreaming your next adventure into reality ………
You can add the the Egypt Tour to the Jordan Tour on the reservation form
From the enigmatic aura of the Sphinx to the imposing glory of the Pyramids, imagine stepping into the Land of the Pharaohs and discovering the exotic charms of evocative Egypt with our wonderful Egyptologist.
This will offer you the opportunity to extend your stay in the Middle East , with a small group, we provide safe, tailormade women’s only tours. Visit Cairo, Luxor, The Nile River and Aswan. The highlights of Egypt. These are truly once in a lifetime adventures.
5/5
"I had a great time. The holiday was so well organised with lovely personal touches. The activities were well thought out with a great variety of things to do. The group was a lot of fun and I would love to travel with any of them again. A laid back, fun experience. Good accommodation, heaps of fun and good food."
Anne
2021
5/5
"l have travelled with Tammie on many retreats: Bali, Fiji, Vanuatu, Awaba, Mount Alford and Port Douglas. Each tour is a different experience with the same amount of care taken to ensure you feel safe and well catered for. There is always the right amount of adventure, local experiences and down time. The camaraderie between the women is warm and often hilarious. Tammie's organisational skills and attention to detail are smooth and seamless, which make for a most enjoyable experience."
Cheryl
2022
Trip Notes
Cancellation Policy
Adding Egypt to your Jordan Tour
Important Guest Information Form
Dietary Requirements
Trip Notes
The Trip Notes on this link are always the most up to date version. When booking a tour in advance things can change, please always refer to these notes on the website as the most recent version of trip notes for your tour.
Click HERE to view notes.
Cancellation Policy
Up until 75 days before the start of the tour a $500 non-refundable deposit will be retained. For between 75 days and 45 days, 50% of the final payment, this is in addition to the non refundable deposit will be forfeited. For less than 45 days or for no shows the entire amount will be retained as we would have already had to pay for accommodation, transport, flights and activities, and this money will not be returned to us. Once the tour has commenced no monies will be returned to you. This is why travel insurance is compulsory.
Adding Egypt to your Jordan Tour
To add Egypt to your Jordan Tour you can do this on the booking form. You receive a $200 discount if combining tours.
Important Guest Information Form
Please complete and return your important guest information form to us 60 days before departure. Click HERE
Dietary Requirements
Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate complex dietary issues on our tours. If it is something you an manage yourself that is fine. But we cannot be responsible for peoples health and wellbeing in regards to food in foreign countries as sometimes things get lost in translation. WE hope you understand. WE don’t ever want our guests to become unwell whilst travelling with us.
FAQ's
Passport, Journal, Camera, Prescription Medication, Converter Plug & Chargers, Swim Shoes and swimmers for Dead Sea and perhaps goggles. Also weather may be cool especially overnight in the desert and early mornings. Bring long pants and jumpers and clothes that can be layered as it heats up during the day.
The local currency is JD – Jordanian Dinar We recommend USD if you bring cash
A travel card is also a good back up with USD
ATM’s and money changers are easily found.
As you are travelling with an authorised tour operator your entrance visa is waived.
There will be several opportunities to spend your tourist dollars although Jordan is not known for its bargains.
Please consider the exchange rate and value before you make a purchase.
Please allow yourself a small daily budget, around USD$10-15 for snacks, tea, coffee, soft drink etc
Depending on your itinerary you will also have to purchase you lunch or dinner each day.
Breakfast is included at all hotels
Room service, laundry etc will also be at your own expense
Our rates do not include any kind of travel insurance and each guest must make sure to arrange his own necessary insurance prior arrival to Jordan. We will do everything possible to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip. However, all travel involves some degree of risk and uninsured activities like horse riding in Petra, Carriages in Petra, Jeeps in Wadi Rum, Camel riding etc, we strongly recommend that you take out appropriate travel insurance for your adventure.
Your insurance protection should include cover for cancellation, medical and repatriation expenses, personal injury and accident, death and loss of personal baggage and money and personal liability. Insurance cover offered by credit card companies or reciprocal medical cover agreements are often not comprehensive please check this before travelling. Or contact our preferred Travel Insruance provider “Travel with Jane”.
Jordanian cuisine is influenced by its geographical location. You will get to taste a variety of North African, Persian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern food.
*Please let us know of any allergies **Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate complex dietary requirements only anaphylaxis allergies. To travel with us if you have specific dietary needs you will need to be able to manage these yoruself without it impacting on the rest of the group.
◊ Water: We recommend you drink bottled water throughout your stay in Jordan. It is fine for showering, washing clothes etc
◊ Alcohol: Available in most hotel bars however don’t be surprised if have a night or two without your favourite beverage as some hotels are ‘dry’.
Jordanian cuisine is influenced by its geographical location. You will get to taste a variety of North African, Persian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern food.
*Please let us know of any allergies **Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate complex dietary requirements only anaphylaxis allergies. To travel with us if you have specific dietary needs you will need to be able to manage these yoruself without it impacting on the rest of the group.
◊ Water: We recommend you drink bottled water throughout your stay in Jordan. It is fine for showering, washing clothes etc
◊ Alcohol: Available in most hotel bars however don’t be surprised if have a night or two without your favourite beverage as some hotels are ‘dry’.
Is a part of the Middle Eastern culture with the regular use of ‘shisha pipes’ in local restaurants.
Casual and comfortable!
Ladies: Long shorts or ¾ length lightweight pants, a selection of wash and wear shirts. Lightweight dresses if you prefer. Knee length or below is good. Take one lightweight jacket, cardigans or jumpers for late night or early morning and warm pants and pyjamas. Scarf for mosque visit and a sarong over your swimmers in resorts. It will be cool in the desert so be sure to pack for very cold nights
◊ Dress Code: As most of the places we go are tourist areas dress code is very casual. Dress for comfort but try to avoid anything to revealing or short especially when we visit local places like markets.
◊ Shoes: Please make sure you take comfortable flat walking shoes as most of the sites have un-even ground, desert sand and rocks. Also take at least one pair with nonslip sole.
In November the higher elevations now feel cold, especially at night. Amman—at an elevation of around 3,300 ft (1,000 m)—averages 14°C, with a daily range between 9-21°C. in November, the first biting winds of winter begin to sweep the valleys. Petra’s temperatures average more or less the same as Amman in November.
Bring cold-weather clothing, along with lighter summer clothing for the diminishing warm sunny days. Pack sun-lotion, plus a shade hat, sunglasses, and comfortable yet sturdy walking shoes.
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There are public toilets at most of the sites we visit. Most public toilets throughout the Middle East and Europe require payment to the cleaners so try to keep your coins for this. Where possible use your hotel or the restaurants. Always carry a pack of tissues and hand sanitiser with you.
Please remember to take enough prescribed medication for duration of the tour. Chemists are very easy to access and things such as anti-biotics are generally available over the counter.
A moderate level of fitness is required to enjoy all the sites we visit. Some of the days we are out and about all day you do need to be able to walk up to 7km a day and sometimes at pace if we are heading somewhere we need to be on time for like a flight. Other times its more of a stroll however please consider if you think you would hold the group up. We cannot unfortunately have women travel with us who require assistance to walk, for example if you use a walking stick you will not be able to get to many of the sites we visit.
Photography & Video Shooting in Jordan
Photography in Jordan is widely allowed but if there will be any video shooting then this is not allowed at sites and must be permitted in advance from authorities and this permission usually takes 21 days in advance with certain requirements information needed in advance, please contact us for more information.
Equipment like big lenses, big zooms, large cameras … etc might be prohibited in Jordan and might be confiscated upon arrival.
Ask permission when taking pictures of someone, especially women.
Be aware that some traditionally-dressed locals expect some payment when they ‘pose’ outside historic sites, especially in Petra.
*Drones and wireless planes are not allowed in Jordan at all and will be confiscated at borders on arrival.
