Escorted Tours 2023-2024

experiences of the Jewish people during World War Twp. The nine galleries of the museum display photographs, films, documents, letters, works of art, and personal items found in the camps and ghettos of Nazi Germany. Day 5: Jerusalem to Amman, Jordan B/D Drive to the Allenby Bridge where you will cross from Israel into Jordan. Day 6: Amman B/D A morning tour of Amman’s historic downtown area takes in the cultural artefacts of the Archaeological and Folklore Museums, the hilltop ruins of the Citadel, the mosaic dome of the Blue Mosque and the vast ruins of the Roman Amphitheatre. Continue to the ancient city of Jerash which teems with well-preserved Roman ruins. Witness its long-standing theatres, soaring hilltop temples, and spacious public squares and plazas before returning to your hotel in Amman. Day 7: Amman to Petra B/D Set out for the city of Madaba, famous for its 6th- century map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land as well as its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. Travel onward to Mount Nebo, renowned as the biblical city where Moses was granted a view of the ‘Promised Land’ that he would never enter. From here, journey south to explore Al Karak’s imposing 12th-century crusader’s castle before continuing to Petra for your overnight stay. Day 8: Petra B/D Today’s exploration of the awe-inspiring city of Petra starts with a dramatic entry through a long, narrow gorge flanked by soaring cliffs. Pass dazzling rock formations before the final turn opens to a view of the iconic 2,000-year-old facade of the treasury. Believed to be a royal tomb, the impressive rock- hewn site may be recognised from the film ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’. Continuing deeper into the ancient city, you’ll have a full day to explore its elaborate, rock-cut tombs, temples, sacrificial altars and Roman-style theatres. Day 9: Petra to Wadi Rum B/D After breakfast, visit Al Beidha, known as ‘Little Petra’ for the similarity of its rock-cut tombs and structures. Witness centuries-old dining halls, washrooms, fountains and rooms which are skilfully hewn into the stone. Next, travel further south to the undulating desert dunes of Wadi Rum where you’ll embark on a scenic Jeep safari. Described by T.E Lawrence as ‘vast, echoing and god-like’, the locals refer to the untamed sea of red sand as the ‘Valley of the Moon’. Soak in the breath- taking crimson mountains, canyons and dunes and overnight in a desert camp. Why not enjoy an optional Star-Gazing Experience from £39pp Day 10: Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea B Transfer from Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea. A day at leisure provides the perfect opportunity for relaxation or a trip to the shores of Dead Sea where you can float on its salty waters and cover yourself in its rejuvenating, black mud. Day 11: Dead Sea B/D Take another day to relax on the Dead Sea or explore this area of incredible colour and beauty. Day 12: Dead Sea to the UK B After breakfast, transfer for your return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. Wadi Rum Basilica Of The Holy Sepulchre Dead Sea Aqaba Petra Meal plan: 11 breakfasts and 6 dinners Accommodation: Galilee, The Lake House Jerusalem, 3 H Ibis Jerusalem City Center Amman, 4 H Geneva Hotel Petra, 5 H Hayat Zaman Hotel Wadi Rum, 3 H Hasan Zawaideh Camp Dead Sea, 5 H Crowne Plaza Dead Sea Resort and Spa Flights: London Heathrow to Israel and returning from Jordan with British Airways Tour pace: Intermediate Extend your tour Dead Sea experience, 2 nights, 5 H B&B from £269 Aqaba beach stay*, 4 nights, 5 H B&B from £499 *Please note the last night of this extension is spent in Amman Departures & from prices 13 Mar 23 £2,889 12 Feb 24 £2,499 17 Apr 23 £2,769 11 Mar 24 £2,939 8 May 23 £2,749 15 Apr 24 £3,099 5 Jun 23 £2,699 6 May 24 £2,899 16 Oct 23 £2,749 3 Jun 24 £2,599 6 Nov 23 £2,689 23 Sep 24 £2,699 4 Dec 23 £2,499 4 Nov 24 £2,799 15 Jan 24 £2,299 2 Dec 24 £2,399 • A single supplement starts from just £729 • Tipping paid locally £252 The Middle East 125 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk