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A Pilgrimage through Holy Jordan

Prices from £3,470 pp

Single Supplement £510

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Tour leader: The Revd Dr Peter Walker

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A pilgrimage through the land where Scripture comes alive — from the heights of Mount Nebo to the waters of Christ's baptism.

Few places gather so much of the biblical narrative into a single, welcoming kingdom. Here Moses gazed upon the Promised Land; here Elijah was taken up in the whirlwind; here, at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the heavens opened over the Saviour at his baptism. To walk this land is to walk the pages of Scripture itself.

Yet Jordan is also a place of breathtaking beauty — the rose-red rock of Petra, the silent desert of Wadi Rum, the Roman grandeur of Jerash and the still waters of the Dead Sea. With daily worship led by your chaplain and a group of no more than twenty, this is an unhurried, prayerful journey in good company.

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Itinerary

  1. Travel from London to Amman

    We fly from London to Amman, arriving after midnight. We are met by our English-speaking local guide and transferred to our hotel in the heart of the capital, where dinner boxes await in our rooms — a warm welcome to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

  2. Amman & the Desert Castles

    After breakfast and morning prayer we travel east into the desert to the Umayyad castles of Qasr Kharana and the exquisitely frescoed Qasr Amra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A lunch box is provided for lunch. We return to Amman for dinner at our hotel — with a welcome glass of local wine or beer — and an evening of prayer together

  3. Jerash & Umm Qais

    We drive north, pausing at the Jabbok River where Jacob wrestled until daybreak, to the magnificent Greco-Roman city of Jerash, where lunch is taken in a local restaurant. In the afternoon we visit Umm Qais — ancient Gadara — gazing across to the Sea of Galilee, before returning to our hotel for dinner.

  4. Mount Nebo, Madaba & Petra

    We ascend Mount Nebo, where Moses looked out upon the Promised Land, and celebrate Mass on its summit (subject to approval). At Madaba we marvel at the sixth-century mosaic map of the Holy Land and lunch in a local restaurant, before journeying south to the rose-red city of Petra and dinner at our hotel.

  5. The Rose City of Petra

    A full day within the Nabataean wonder of Petra. From the main gate an optional horse ride carries us down to the mouth of the Siq, which we walk to the breathtaking Treasury, before the Royal Tombs, the great colonnaded street and, for the willing, the long ascent to the Monastery. Lunch is in a local restaurant, with dinner at our hotel.

  6. Petra & Little Petra

    There is the chance for an optional second visit into Petra at your own pace. In the afternoon we discover Little Petra, the hidden Siq al-Barid, where caravans once rested along the ancient spice routes. Lunch is taken in a local restaurant and dinner at our hotel.

  7. Shobak & Wadi Rum

    We gather for the Sunday Eucharist before the Crusader castle of Shobak crowns our morning, then descend into the vast desert of Wadi Rum, lunching in a local restaurant on the way. A 4x4 safari carries us among towering sandstone massifs and crimson dunes, and the day ends with dinner beneath a canopy of stars at a traditional Bedouin camp.

  8. Bethany Beyond the Jordan & the Dead Sea

    At Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the very place of Christ's baptism, we renew our own baptismal promises beside the sacred river. We visit Elijah's Hill, then descend to the Dead Sea — the lowest point on earth — to float upon its waters at our shoreline hotel, where a late lunch and dinner are served.

  9. Amman & Salt

    A morning tour of Amman takes in the Roman Theatre and the ancient Citadel. We continue to the historic town of Salt and the Holy Land Institute for the Deaf, where we meet the Revd Luay Haddad and share a homemade lunch with the community, before dinner at our hotel.

  10. Fly Home

    Flight time permitting, we gather for a final morning prayer before transferring to Amman Airport for our return flight to London — carrying with us the prayers, landscapes and encounters of Holy Jordan.

Essential Information

This tour includes:

  • Return scheduled flights from London to Amman
  • 9 nights' accommodation throughout Jordan
  • Full-time English-speaking Local Guide throughout
  • Individual headsets
  • All entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Jordanian visas (for non-restricted nationalities)
  • Coaching transfers & 4x4 safari in Wadi Rum
  • Breakfast daily, all dinners, and lunches on touring days
  • Optional daily worship led by your chaplain
  • Gratuities included, disbursed locally

Flights from regional airports can be arranged at a supplement subject to availability, you can also book this tour without flights. For more information please ask for details.

A £500 per person non-refundable deposit is payable on confirmation. After which, an instalment payment amounting to 50% of the total cost of your trip is due 26 weeks prior to departure with the final balance due twelve weeks prior to departure.

Special requests
Any special requirements, such as dietary needs, mobility requests, and any other requests should be noted at the time of booking.

Final travel documents
These will be emailed to you two weeks before departure.

Travel insurance
Travel insurance is essential. We require all travellers to have adequate cancellation and medical coverage for their journey. We are partnered with Holiday Extras who offer a comprehensive policy as well as yearly policies that also cover short UK overnight stays.

Mobility
Many of our tours and excursions are designed for those who are able to travel independently, or with the support of a companion who can assist during the trip. We recommend that participants feel comfortable with physical activity and are able to manage longer travel days, which may include early starts and extended periods on the road. We encourage you to consider your personal health and comfort when planning your adventure, and we’re happy to help if you have any specific concerns or questions about the suitability of a tour for your needs.

Practical information

About McCabe Pilgrimages
McCabe has been arranging journeys of faith, culture and spirituality for over 40 years with an unwavering focus on attention to detail and service. With a deep understanding of the unique needs and aspirations of Christian travellers, McCabe strive to make every trip a memorable and meaningful experience.

McCabe Travel Ltd. trades as McCabe Pilgrimages. McCabe Travel Ltd. is registered in England and Wales. Registered No. 2125334. VAT No: 318527355. Registered office address: McCabe Travel, The Square, Basing View, Basingstoke, RG21 4EB.

The McCabe Educational Trust
The McCabe Educational Trust is an independent registered charity which was set up in 1991 to support Christian communities. To date the Trust has distributed more than £4 million in grants. McCabe Pilgrimages supports the Trust directly by contributing to the administrative and running
costs, thus ensuring all pilgrim donations are able to go directly to the important projects supported by the MET. In 2026 McCabe Pilgrimages will
once again invite all pilgrims to make a voluntary donation of £20. In addition, McCabe will also donate £20 for every pilgrim who travels with us - regardless of whether they choose to donate - effectively doubling the impact when you do. This scheme is voluntary and confidential with nobody put under any pressure to participate.

Financial and quality assurances
All monies paid are fully protected through McCabe’s membership of the ABTOT bonding scheme. In addition, McCabe are also members of the Association of Independent Tour Operators and abide by the Association’s code of conduct.

Health advice
Please carry an adequate supply of essential medication in your hand luggage in case your checked luggage is lost.

Holiday insurance
Ensuring that your holidays are appropriately protected is one of our main priorities. That’s why we have partnered with Holiday Extras so you can get a travel insurance quote to protect you before and whilst you are travelling. Holiday Extras Cover Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and has been independently rated 5-stars by Defaqto. For more information or to obtain a quote, please go to their website at www.holidayextras.com/travel-insurance or call them on 0800 083 3551 to speak to a friendly advisor.

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Pilgrimage through Holy Jordan Pilgrimage through Holy Jordan 2027 Departing From London Prices from £3470 pp The Revd Dr Peter Walker 25/01/2027 for 10 days Download brochure Book now Make an enquiry

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