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New Year's in Wadi Rum - 8 Days

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8 daysDuration
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24 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Highlights

Amman - Explore this Ancient hilltop citadel with its fascinating Archaeological Museum and the bustling souqs

Jerash - Roam the ruins of the ancient Roman city

Umm ar-Rasas - Visit this ancient city and important stop on the caravan route between east and west with breathtaking views

Umm Qais - See the Roman Decapolis City, once a cultural centre and home to poets and great philosophers

Mt Nebo - Stand at one of the most sacred sites in Jordan with views across the Promised Land

Madaba - Stop into the Christian market town, Church of St George and Jordan’s finest Byzantine mosaics

Petra - Say hello to the UNESCO-listed Nabataean city that was all but lost to the modern world until its rediscovery in 1812

Wadi Rum - Witness this vast red desert landscape with rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations

Shobak Crusader Castle - Explore this magnificent castle perched dramatically on a hill top

Dead Sea - Float in the warm and buoyant mineral-rich waters

Itinerary

Ring in the New Year surrounded by the magic of Jordan’s landscapes on the "New Year's in Wadi Rum - 8 Days" tour. This festive journey, tailored for travelers seeking both celebration and discovery, starts in Amman and winds through the ancient marvels of Petra, the restorative waters of the Dead Sea, and the dramatic desert of Wadi Rum. The highlight? Welcoming the New Year Bedouin-style in the heart of the Wadi Rum Desert, complete with local festivities. Along the way, explore Roman ruins and marvel at Petra’s rose-hued treasures. With easy activities, group transport, comfortable hotels, and meals all included, this trip stands out for its blend of cultural immersion and once-in-a-lifetime holiday celebration.

day 1Welcome to Jordan!

27 December. Once you arrive in Amman you are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure.

OverNight
Amman

day 2Jerash & Umm Qais

day 3Mt Nebo & Umm ar Rasas

day 4The Rose City of Petra

day 5New Years Eve in Wadi Rum

days 6-7Shobak Castle & the Dead Sea

day 8Dead Sea

What's Included

Accommodation
6 nights 4 star hotels1 night Wadi Rum desert camp - en suite tents with beds and bedding
Meals
Breakfast daily and 2 dinners, plus New Year’s Bedouin Party at the Wadi Rum Desert Camp
Transport
Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer is offered on day 8 at 23:00 (day 7), 04:00, 07:00, 09:00, 12:00 and 16:00 onlyAll relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
Guide
Escorted by a licensed Jordanian tour guide and English speaking specialist guides at some local sights
Others
Wadi Rum - 4x4 desert safari through the sand dunesDead Sea - Free time to swim and detoxTouring - Amman, Jerash, Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Shobak, Umm ar-Rasas, Mt Nebo and Madaba

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