8 Days
Tailor-made
1 - 6 people
English
Experience Jordan’s top natural, cultural, and historical attractions during this in-depth multi-day journey. Enjoy a fully private experience, traveling between locations with your own personal guide. On this journey through the Kingdom of Jordan, we will work our way from Amman in the north all the way down to Aqaba in the south.
You can easily cancel this tour based on the policies mentioned in the following sections down below.
You can fully customize your tour and change its duration, route, and included services, all tailored to your needs.
You can change the date of your trip free of charge, for up to two weeks prior to your original arrival date.
This tour is private and is only for you and your own travel companions.
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Welcome to Jordan's capital! You'll be transferred to the hotel and check in. If you arrive in the daytime, you can explore the city leisurely.
Accommodation: Olive Hotel or Similar
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast and you’ll start a city tour of Amman. Amman was called “Philadelphia” as it was occupied by the Assyrians and then the Babylonians. So, today you’ll see that the appearance of the city represents the different multiple civilizations that ruled it in the past. You’ll visit the Roman theatre, Citadels, churches, and mosques in the city center. You’ll also have time to wander in the local market and enjoy observing people’s daily life before we continue to the modern part. Then, you’ll get a ride to Jerash's ancient city, where you can visit the spectacular ruins of the Roman Empire. Your guide will accompany you and give you an explanation while you visit the attractions like theatres, temples, fortresses, and castles while enjoying walking through colonnaded streets. You’ll be transferred to your hotel in Amman and rest.
Accommodation: Olive Hotel or Similar
You’ll experience a relaxing day today. You’ll drive to Wadi Mujib and then continue to visit the outstanding Dead Sea. It’s officially the lowest place on earth! You’re free to enjoy your time sunbathing, floating in the salty water, hiking, or just resting and relaxing on the beach. There is also a museum you can visit and learn about the strategic role of the Dead Sea in the past. You can also enjoy meals, drinks, and snacks at the resort by the Dead Sea.
Accommodation: Olive Hotel or Similar
The first visit of today is to the fantastic city of Madaba, famous as the "City of Mosaics". You start the visits from the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George. Then you have time to wander around the local market to socialize with people and also enjoy the great Byzantine architecture. The next visit is Mount Nebo. Christians believe that Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land before his death. Afterward, you’ll drive to Wadi Musa through the King’s Highway. En route, you can visit the ancient Karak and Shobak Castle.
Accommodation: Petra Guest House Hotel or Similar
Today is the day of adventure. You’re going to visit one of the seven wonders of the world. You start this journey after breakfast with your guide. You’re going to walk about 2 kilometers to the breathtaking sight of the Treasury. There are many attractions on your way worth visiting such as Siq, shrines, tombs, and carvings. You’ll walk alongside the Street of Facades and Roman Theatre to reach the Royal Tombs. Then, visit the ancient Byzantine Church, Temple of the Winged Lions, and Great Temple. In the late afternoon, when the sun highlights are getting colorful and enhance the red and pink rocks, you can enjoy taking memorable photos of Petra freely.
Accommodation: Petra Guest House Hotel or Similar
Before leaving the marvelous Petra, you have a short free time to explore it. Then, you’ll head to Wadi Rum, a desert that a nomadic Arabic tribe called the Bedouin used to live in. When you get there, you’ll continue by a 4WD to a campsite and enjoy a traditional meal for lunch. We’ll also visit the Nabatean ruins. You’ll have leisure time to enjoy the silence and beauty of the desert view. Your overnight stay will be in a wonderful dessert camp under a dreamy sky full of stars!
Accommodation: Captain Desert Camp or Similar
You’ll get on the road after breakfast and head to the Aqaba port. Aqaba is the land of the sun, the Red Sea, and rippled sand. You’ll spend a complete day relaxing on the deck, swimming, snorkeling and watching the colorful fishes, walk on the red beach.
Accommodation: Grand Tala Bay Resort or Similar
It's time to get back to Amman. You'll have transferred to the airport based on your departure flight time.
Most likely, yes. Some travelers can obtain a visa on arrival (no longer available at the Wadi Araba border crossing). It is best to check the Jordan Tourism Board’s visa info page to determine if citizens of your country need to obtain a visa before arrival or if you can get one on arrival.
Jordanians are known for their warm hospitality, making Jordan not only a safe place to visit, but also extremely welcoming. Although there is unrest in other areas of the Middle East, Jordan is peaceful and often referred to as “the quiet house in the noisy neighborhood.” Of course, you should still take the usual precautions you’d take most anywhere you travel in the world: Leave the expensive jewelry at home, don’t flash wads of money, keep your valuables close by or locked in a safe, and don’t wander off alone at night. If you are traveling to the northern part of Jordan, be aware that you may be asked to show your passport at checkpoints and should not attempt to cross the border. The Syrian border crossings are currently closed and you will not be permitted near them (as of writing this in early 2018).
Absolutely! Jordanians tend to be very family-oriented, so children are welcome in most places. You can find more details on family travel in this article.
While you can visit Jordan any time of year, spring (March-May) or fall (September - October, though September and October can still be hot) are likely to be the most comfortable weather-wise. Summer can be unbearably hot and winter can be quite cold and rainy with shorter days and less light. If spring or fall travel isn’t possible, summer is the next best option — more sunlight means more hours to explore.
It depends. If you are on a budget, you can find affordable local meals — like a falafel sandwich — for a couple of dinars or less, and stay in budget accommodations, like hostels in Amman and Bedouin camps in Wadi Rum for around $20-30 per night. If you’d prefer more upscale dining options and creature comforts, you will find an array of restaurant options with extensive local and international menus in Amman. Luxury hotels in Amman, Dead Sea, Petra, and Aqaba run around $100-$300+ per night. There are mid-range options and lovely boutique hotels for around $100 per night. Whether you are traveling on a budget or planning to indulge, keep in mind that the typical cost per day for a tour is about $125-300.
Visitors to Jordan tend to travel by car — either self-driving a rented car or hiring a car and driver. Public transportation in Jordan can be unreliable and there are no trains. If renting a car, keep in mind that driving in Jordan may be quite different from driving at home. Drivers tend to be aggressive. In many places, there are no lines on the road, and even if they exist, people often ignore them. Road signs are not always posted and GPS may not be accurate. If you find driving in Jordan exhausting, ask our specialists about booking you a driver and guide so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the spectacular scenery. If you are traveling from Amman to Wadi Rum or Aqaba, you may consider a domestic flight from Queen Alia International Airport in Amman to King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba.
The Jordanian dinar (JD). One JD is approximately 1.4 USD (as of early 2018).
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Pax | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| 2 | 2 Pax | 2 | 2 | 45.2681388% |
| 3 | 3 Pax | 3 | 3 | 55.41535226% |
| 4 | 4 Pax | 4 | 4 | 61.67192429% |
| 5 | 5 Pax | 5 | 5 | 64.47949527% |
| 6 | 6 Pax | 6 | 6 | 67.29758149% |
Oliver Mayak
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