 India & Jordon: the Taj Mahal to Rose Red Petra ItineraryDay 1 Join the direct flight to Amman. Transfer on arrival to your hotel. Day 2 This morning we will travel to the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan, only excavated and restored 70 years ago. From here we continue to Ajloun, set in pine forests and renowned for its towering Arab-Islamic castle. Day 3 Today we head to holy Mount Nebo, overlooking the Jordan Valley, rumoured to be the final resting place of the prophet Moses. We then continue to the remarkable Dead Sea. Take this unique opportunity to float in the mineral-rich waters, before continuing to our hotel in the Rose Red City of Petra. Day 4 Today we include a full-day tour of Petra, starting with a horseback ride and then entering through the Siq: the narrow gorge which leads to the ancient city, historic temples and Treasury Building. Later, we travel back to Amman for the overnight flight to Delhi. Day 5 Early morning arrival in Delhi, where you will be transferred to Manesar Heritage Village for breakfast before departing for ancient Jaipur for two nights. Day 6 This morning we travel to Amber, the ancient Rajput capital, where we will visit the Amber Fort. The final part of your journey to the fort is atop an elephant or by jeep. This afternoon join our included city tour of Jaipur, taking in the beautiful Hawa Mahal, ‘Palace of the Winds’. Day 7 A morning departure for Agra via the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. This wonderful sandstone complex of monuments and temples includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid. This afternoon we enjoy a city tour of Agra, including the spectacular Agra Fort, before continuing to the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to take in the beauty of this magical monument at sunset. Day 8 This morning we return to the Taj Mahal to admire this amazing architectural feat at sunrise. Depart Agra and travel to Delhi for two nights. En route, we will stop in the town of Sikandra, site of the ornate Mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Day 9 Today we include a fascinating city tour of Old and New Delhi, visiting the magnificent Qutab Minar tower, Red Fort, 17th century Jama Masjid Mosque, Government buildings, Quwwat-ul-Eslam Mosque and Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. You can also experience a ride by traditional rickshaw. Day 10 Early-morning transfer to Delhi airport for the return flight to the UK via Amman, arriving the same day. Please note: the order of the itinerary may vary slightly, but content will remain unchanged. 
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