Jordan extension with Travelmarvel

On the morning you disembark your Travelmarvel cruise, board an included flight to Cairo. From there, you will connect onwards to Amman, Jordan’s capital city. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel to settle in. This evening, meet your new Tour Director at a welcome reception at the hotel.

Stay: InterContinental Amman

Begin your explorations of Amman with a guided tour to uncover the city’s layered history at the Roman Theatre, hilltop Citadel, Nymphaeum, and the striking King Abdullah Mosque. Your first Insider Experience is a visit to a bustling local souk, filled with the alluring scent of spices and an omnipresent shimmer of gold. Your visit includes a tasting of kanafeh, a beloved Jordanian dessert made with sweet cheese and syrup-soaked pastry.

Later, your second Insider Experience takes you to the ancient city of Jerash, often called the ‘Pompeii of the Middle East.’ Explore grand colonnades and temples with your expert guide, taking in incredibly well-preserved Roman ruins, and visit a local village for a glimpse at local life. The evening is yours to enjoy at leisure.

Stay: InterContinental Amman

As you make your way to Petra, stop in Madaba, known as the ‘City of Mosaics’ for its 6th-century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, crafted from two million coloured stones. Your journey brings you to Mount Nebo, the site from which Moses is said to have glimpsed the Promised Land. Ascend to its summit for views across the Jordan Valley to the Dead Sea and the River Jordan.

Explore Siq al-Barid, known as ‘Little Petra.’ This is a captivating archaeological site which, while smaller, is regarded as just as intriguing as its namesake. Once in Petra, enjoy an interactive Insider Experience: a cooking class! Join local chefs to try your hand at traditional Jordanian dishes. Afterwards, sit down to enjoy your meal in a convivial setting.

Stay: Grand Mercure Petra

Spend today exploring Petra (sometimes also called Rose City), famous for its architecture, which is carved right into the rock. Taking a wander through a narrow gorge called the Siq will bring you to Petra’s most captivating and elaborate ruin, Al Khazneh, also called the Treasury.

This evening, you may choose to take part in an optional add-on excursion to experience Petra by night. Walk the path through the Siq to the Treasury after dark, illuminated by candlelight, to experience the magic of Petra’s most iconic site under the stars.

Stay: Grand Mercure Petra

Journey through the desert and Bedouin communities toward the breathtaking landscapes of UNESCO-listed Wadi Rum, known as ‘the Valley of the Moon.’ On arrival, an Insider Experience gives you the chance to explore the desert terrain in an open-air Jeep, past magnificent rock formations, carvings, and valleys.

Another Insider Experience sees you toast the day with a glass of sparkling wine and snacks as the sun sets over Wadi Rum before sitting down for a traditional Bedouin dinner, complete with music and warm desert hospitality. Later, you may take part in an optional add-on experience: a guided stargazing session. Wadi Rum is home to one of Earth’s cleanest atmospheres, so it is an incredible place from which to witness the brilliance of the night sky and the desert below it.

Stay: Rum Oasis Camp

You can choose to begin your day with a spectacular optional add-on experience by boarding a hot air balloon for a ride over Wadi Rum at sunrise. Drift above sandstone peaks and desert plains as the morning light imbues the whole desert with staggering hues of gold and rose.

After breakfast, you’ll head toward Shobak to visit its hilltop Crusader castle. Built in the 12th century, it is the earliest of its sort in the region and offers fantastic views alongside a great glimpse into history. The afternoon brings you to the Dead Sea, where you can while away the hours floating in mineral-rich waters at the lowest point on Earth. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Stay: Mövenpick Resort & Spa, Dead Sea

Spend the morning at leisure and then travel to Bethabara, home to the important archaeological site of the ‘Bethany Beyond the Jordan.’ This is traditionally recognised as the baptismal site of Jesus Christ.

From here, you will return to Amman. A Farewell Dinner will be served and enjoyed together at a local restaurant. This is the perfect chance to relive the last week, sharing the highlights of your Jordanian adventure with your travel companions.

After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport in Amman for your flight back to the UK, bringing to a close your Jordan adventure.