We Love —
- Exploring the wonders of Amman, with its bustling streets, citadel, archaeological museum and vibrant old town.
- Exploring the ancient ruins of iconic Petra, nestled in Jordan's vast desert landscape for thousands of years.
- Experiencing the moon-like landscapes of Wadi Rum in an included Jeep journey through the desert streaked in orange and gold, and floating in the Dead Sea.
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Your itinerary in brief —
Jordan is a unique destination with an abundance of wonderful and mysterious sites.
Discover its treasures on this 9 night / 10 day tour. Experience the unique landscapes of Wadi Rum, explore the bustling, urban capital of Amman, adventure to the impressive ruins of past civilizations in Petra, and gaze out over the glittering Red Sea in Aqaba.
Your itinerary:
- Day 1: Arrival in Amman
- Day 2: Amman - Jerash - Ajloun - Umm Qais
- Day 3: Amman - Iraq El Amir
- Day 4: Amman - Monte Nebo - Dead Sea
- Day 5: Dead Sea - Petra
- Day 6: Petra
- Day 7: Petra - Wadi Rum
- Day 8: Wadi Rum - Aqaba
- Day 9: Aqaba - Amman
- Day 10: Departure
Please note that the order of the itinerary may be subject to change, without affecting the quality of the programme.
Your itinerary —
Days 1 - 3: Amman - Jerash - Iraq El Amir
Day 1: Arrival in Amman
- Arrival Queen Alia international Airport.
- You'll be met and assisted by our representative, before being transferred to your hotel.
Overnight stay at the Amman Hotel
Day 2: Amman - Jerash - Ajloun - Umm Qais
Jerash (Gerasa), is without doubt one of the most beautiful Roman cities preserved in the Near East, and is known as the city of 1000 pillars. Our local guide will introduce you to his colonnades, temples, theaters, churches, cardo-maxims and other monuments.
Ajloun is a 12th-century Muslim castle situated in the Northwest of Jordan. It's believed that the castle controlled traffic along the road connecting Damascus and Egypt. Visit the castle and its exhibition, containing many interesting artifacts from various time periods. You can also admire the panoramic view over the Jordan Valley.
- Explore Ajloun Castle and Umm Qais in Jerash.
- Travel onwards to Ajloun.
- Visit Gadara, before returning to Amman.
Overnight stay at the Amman Hotel
Breakfast & dinner included
Day 3: Amman - Iraq El Amir
Amman is the capital and most populated city of Jordan. A fascinating city of contrasts, it's a unique blend of old and new. Must-sees include the ancient ruins of the Hercules’ temple, the Byzantine church, the Omayyad palace and the fascinating archaeological museum.
Visit Abdoun, a contemporary district showcasing some of Amman's best modern architecture. In juxtaposition, the oldest part of Amman is crowned by the citadel, offering panoramic views of the city.
Iraq al-Amir, means 'Caves of The Prince', the area is generally known for Qasr Al-Abd, an impressive and unique building dating from the first quarter of the second century BC During the Greek Macedonian occupation. The area has many springs, and famous for its olive trees.
- Spend the full day visiting Amman.
- Visit The Royal Automobile Museum and the Ladies' Association of Iraq El Amir, where you can opt to partake in a cooking class with local women.
Overnight stay at the Amman Hotel
Breakfast & dinner included
Days 4 & 5: Amman - Monte Nebo - Dead Sea
Day 4: Amman - Monte Nebo - Madaba - Dead Sea
Set off from Amman, headed for Monte Nebo - believed to be the place where Moses lived out his remaining days and viewed as the Promised Land. Mount Nebo offers a fantastic view of the Dead Sea, the West Bank, Jericho, the Jordan River, and on a clear day Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
Visit Madaba - a small town in central Jordanthat was an important stop on the Christian pilgrim’s route from Jerusalem to Mount Nebo. Boasting many churches decorated with mosaics, it has been called the 'City of the Mosaic'.
The town is also considered to be the location of the 'Madaba Map' and therefore of of significant historical importance. The 'Madaba Map' shows ancient depictions of Jerusalem and parts of the Holy Land.
Travel a short distance from Madaba to reach The Dead Sea - which, sitting some 430.5 meters below sea level, is the lowest point on earth.
- Visit the Madaba Folklore Museum, revered for its Byzantine mosaic floors.
- Enjoy sunbathing and swimming at The Dead Sea.
Overnight stay at Amman Hotel
Breakfast & dinner included
Day 5: Dead Sea - The King's Highway - Kerak - Dana Village tour - Petra
Commence your journey to Petra by setting off along The King's Highway - the world’s oldest continuously used 'commute route', which once linked important towns in the north and south in ancient times. The Kings’ Highway is first mentioned in the bible, when Moses led the Exodus through Jordan.
The striking silhouette of the fortified town and castle of Kerak with its dark, roughly-shaped crusader masonry will instantly take you back in time.
The Dana Biosphere Reserve is an area of staggering beauty, history and biodiversity, encompassing the four different bio-geographical zones of the country (Mediterranean, Irano-Turanian, Saharo-Arabian and Sudanian). It's a veritable melting pot of species from Europe, Africa and Asia.
- Visit to Dana Nature Reserve.
- Arrive in Petra.
Overnight stay at Petra Hotel
Breakfast & dinner included
Days 6 - 10: Petra - Wadi Rum - Aqaba
Day 6: Petra Visit with a local guide – Walking up to 6.5 miles
Although much has been written about Petra, nothing really prepares you... Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is without a doubt Jordan's greatest treasure.
This vast city was carved into the sheer rock face over 2000 years ago and became an important junction for the silk, spice and other trade routes that linked China, India and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome.
- Spend the day discovering Petra.
- Begin the visit on horseback, travelling some 700 metres to the entrance of an impressive narrow gorge, known as a siq.
- Catch a glimpse of the monumental tombs, palaces, temples and treasury, all hewn out of the rock - in beautiful hues of rose and gold.
Overnight stay at Petra Hotel
Breafast & dinner included
Day 7: Petra - Wadi Rum (4x4 Jeep Ride)
Also known as the 'Valley of the moon', Wadi Rum is the largest and most magnificent of Jordan’s desert landscapes. Discover unexplored canyons where ancient Thamudic inscriptions and drawings carved into the rocks. Visit Lawrence’s Well, a Nabataean temple, desert oasis, and amazing rock bridges.
Breathtaking panoramic views stratch as far as the eye can see, and a sense of deep tranquillity pervades in this timeless place, so elegantly described by T.E. Lawrence as 'vast, echoing and God-like...'
- Spend the day visiting Wadi Rum.
- Explore the desert with a 4x4 SUV.
Overnight stay at Wadi Rum Camp
Breafast & dinner included
Day 8: Wadi Rum - Aqaba
Situated at the most northern point of the eastern arm of the Red Sea, it's no surprise that Aqaba is known as Jordan’s window to the sea. This seaside resort is the ideal place to relax during your trip to Jordan.
- Transfer from Wadi Rum to Aqaba.
- Enjoy a free day at leisure.
Overnight stay at Aqaba Hotel
Breafast & dinner included
Day 9: Aqaba – Amman
The water is warm and filled with marine life, the weather is perfect, and there are a plethora of facilities in Aqaba for scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, or just chilling out on the beach.
- Enjoy another free day in Aqaba.
- Transfer to Amman in the evening for dinner at Taween Al Hawa restaurant. Enjoy a traditional 'al fresco meal', comprising a variety of Middle Eastern mezze.
Overnight stay at Amman Hotel
Breafast & dinner included
Day 10: Departure
- Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel in Amman, before heading to Queen Alia Airport and departing Jordan.
Important information about your tour and visits: The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category. The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure. The order of visits is also subject to change without affecting the overall experience of the itinerary.
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour, you’ll stay in a Standard Room in the following Standard or Superior hotels (or similar):
Standard hotels (4* Hotels / 3* in Petra):
- Amman: Sulaf Luxury / Kaya Luxury / National Amman / Strand Luxury (or similar)
- Dead Sea: Ramada Resort / Dead Sea Spa (or similar)
- Petra: Sharah Mountain / Amra Palace / Petra Palace / Icon Luxury (or similar)
- Wadi Rum: Harir Camp Luxury / Sunrise Luxury / Magic Luxury Camp (or similar)
- Aqaba: The Loft / City Tower / La Costa / Luciana Luxury / Nairoukh Luxury (or similar)
Superior hotels (5* Hotels / 4* in Petra):
- Amman: Landmark Luxury / Thousand Nights / Bristol / Movenpick / Kempinski (or similar)
- Dead Sea: Holiday Inn Resort / Hilton Resort / Crown Plaza (or similar)
- Petra: Petra Moon / Petra Castle / Petra Canyon / Petra Nights (or similar)
- Wadi Rum: Mazayen Luxury / Oasis Luxury / Aladdin Luxury / Yasmina Luxury (or similar)
- Aqaba: Movenpick / Oryx Luxury / Luxotel Aqaba Luxury / Hilton (or similar)
If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply.
Your dining choices
This is a half board stay (breakfast and your evening meal served in the main buffet restaurant - excludes drinks). Please see the details section for further information about your board basis conditions.
Your optional excursions —
Bubble tent in Wadi-rum
Enjoy the desert, in a room shaped like a bubble. It lets you make the most of the view and the stars once night has fallen.
Star gazing in Wadi Rum
Take the time for this desert getaway to enjoy a place free of any light pollution. Open your eyes and enjoy a starry sky like you've never seen before. You'll be accompanied by a specialized guide who will explainhow Bedouins use stars in the desert.
Your optional services —
Optional permanent guide
Enhance your visit to Jordan even more, by opting to be accompanied by a guide throughout the tour.
Your journey to Jordan —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destination —
Jordan
Full to the brim with epic scenery, ancient history, captivating cities and bucketlist attractions, Jordan is a popular tourist destination that offers its guests a true immersion into the charms of the Middle East.
While Jordan offers a variety of spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites, none are more beloved than Petra, a fascinating archaeological city that sits within a mountain gorge and features beautiful 'rose-tinted' stone. Frequently referred to as one of the seven new Wonders of the World, this architectural masterpiece is a must-stop spot on any tourist's itinerary in Jordan.
For those hoping to escape the arid climate of the desert, take advantage of Jordan's coastline with a visit to the Dead Sea. Thanks to the incredibly high salt quantities in the water, you can float atop the waves, make the most of the natural minerals and their healing properties and enjoy a well deserved rest!
