7 nights in Aqaba & Petra - Twin centre holiday in Jordan
Aqaba (pronounced 'Akabar') is a great resort for both exploring Jordan and relaxing by the Red Sea, providing a mix of culture and sunshine. Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea are all in easy reach from Aqaba.
Petra, the most famous attraction in Jordan, is a truly unique place, a city completely carved out of the sandstone rock. More then 800 structures have been carved out of the rock, including tombs and a bathhouse. Bedouin people still live in the area and provide trips on their camels and horses. Petra is also home to an 8000 year old Stone Age village that has been excavated and a Roman fortress.
Aqaba boasts excellent scuba diving sites with spectacular views both above and below the water. The Red Sea is abundant in coral gardens and the water has excellent visibility, whilst above the surface the resort is surrounded by mountains that change colour throughout the day. Aqaba is a great resort for winter sun, with its inviting clear waters, sandy beaches and perfect temperature.
Things to see and do in Aqaba and Petra
Visit the Nabatean city of Petra
Take a dip in the Dead Sea
Watersports and scuba diving
Relax on the beautiful beaches
A modern country with a long history that is easy to discover, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan offers renowned hospitality and the warmest of welcomes. In a short trip, the visitor can explore medieval Crusader castles, Roman ruins and 2000 year old rock cut cities, discover beautiful landscapes and modern towns, and explore the underwater delights of the Red Sea.
Day 1: Fly from London Gatwick to Aqaba and transfer to hotel.
Accommodation
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Aqaba Gulf - 5 nights - bed and breakfast
Enjoy a relaxing stay at the medium class Aqaba Gulf hotel located approximately five minutes walk from the beaches of the Red Sea.
Hotel facilities
- Restaurant & bar
- Swimming pool
- Tennis court
Room facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bath
- Shower
- Telephone
- Television
Day 6 to 7: Drive to Wadi Rum en route to Petra, visiting the location where scenes from the famous film Lawrence of Arabia were shot. Continue to Petra for 2 nights at the next hotel.
Crowne Plaza Resort, Petra - 2 nights - bed and breakfast
The Crowne Plaza Resort is a comfortable simple first class hotel set against breathtaking views of the Petra Mountains. The hotel is ideally located close to the visitors' entrance to the famous siq at Petra and the old city with its world famous archaeological sites. During your stay, enjoy a fabulous half day tour to the Red Rose City of Petra with a local guide. Further time with a guide can be arranged locally or you can choose to visit little Petra at the appropriate cost.
Hotel facilities
- Swimming pool with views of the mountains
- Terrace bar
- Choice of restaurants
- Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Tennis court
Room facilities
- Air conditioning
- Television
- Telephone
- Minibar
- Bath with shower
Day 8: Return to the airport at Aqaba for your flight back to the UK.
Flights
- Carrier - Astreus
- From - London Gatwick to Aqaba
- Outbound - Tuesdays from November 16 to December 14
Departs 10.15 - arrives 17.30
- Inbound - After 7 nights
Departs 17.35 - arrives 21.15
Please note: Flight times are correct at the time of writing but may be subject to change at the discretion of the airline or tour operator.
Single supplement: No single travellers available
Infants: Not available (adults & children sharing only)
Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking with kingslynn-knights.co.uk.
Please note: For all credit card bookings a 1.5% charge will be incurred, with a maximum of £30 per booking. For debit card bookings there is no charge.
Price includes: Flights, local transfers and 7 nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis.
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* denotes weekend departures
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Aqaba Gulf hotel/Crowne Plaza Resort
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