Jordan's Ancient Wonders at Christmas

This seven-night escorted tour by Travelsphere takes in a range of Jordan’s historical and natural landmarks, beginning in Amman with a deep dive into Roman Jerash and the city’s blend of old and new. The route then heads south, stopping at Mount Nebo where Moses is said to have glimpsed the Promised Land, and the mosaic-covered St George’s Church at Madaba.

Next is Petra, the city carved into sandstone cliffs and accessible through the narrow winding gorge known as the Siq. After a guided walk to the famously intricate Treasury building, there is an opportunity to explore at your own pace before a Christmas Eve dinner. The following day includes a visit to 'Little Petra' and a transfer to a desert camp in Wadi Rum, where the night is spent in a tent that closely resembles a traditional Bedouin dwelling.

The tour concludes with two nights by the Dead Sea, giving time for rest or an optional visit to the baptism site on the River Jordan. Slowing down here suits the unhurried end to a holiday that mixes quiet reflection with archaeology, history and landscape.