This great value tour of Jordan covers all the major sites including Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea, and is the perfect introduction to amazing Jordan. Starting in the bustling capital of Amman we take a day trip out to the well preserved Roman remains at Jerash before heading across to the Dead Sea for a quick float in its salty waters. We then head south along the King Highway towards the Petra, visiting Madaba, Mount Nebo, and the spectacular crusader castle at Kerak en route. Next is a full day to explore the wonderful "Rose Red City" of Petra. Walk along the Siq and wonder at the majesty of the might Treasury built more than 2,000 years before. Continuing south we stop at Wadi Rum, famous for its links with the British Army officer Lawrence of Arabia. After a 4x4 jeep ride through the moonscape desert scenery we return to Amman where the tour ends.
This tour connects well with our Fantastic Israel tour, and we can arrange overland or flight transfers to connect the two together.
Arrival location:
JO Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea
Departure Location:
JO Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea
Included in your experience:
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary in 3 star hotels
- All transport and transfers
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Services of a tour guide/tour leader for groups of 5 (escort driver and local guides for smaller groups)
- 4x4 jeep safari in Wadi Rum
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Entrance fees (worth approx. US$110)
Not included in your experience:
- International Flights (available on request)
- Visa fees (20JD, approx. US$30)
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Hotel Gala Dinner supplements if applicable
- Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tipping kitty (allow approx. US$30)
- Tips for your tour guide/driver
- Any other items not mentioned above
- Note - prices are based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room. Single travellers may pay an additional single room supplement to guarantee a single room throughout the trip. This supplement will also be due if no same-sex room share is available.
DAY 1 Arrive in Jordan. Transfer to hotelUpon arrival our staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Amman for the start of your trip. They'll help you settle in and introduce you to the local area.
OVERNIGHTAmman - 3 star hotel
EXTRASExtra night - pre-tour
DAY 2 Dead Sea & JerashAfter breakfast, we head north from the city for a visit to Jerash, one of the largest and most well preserved Roman sites outside of Italy. You'll see excellent examples of Roman architecture including colonnaded streets, temples, amphitheaters, spacious public squares, bathhouses, fountains and a city wall pierced by towers and gates. We continue to the Dead Sea where we can float and try to swim in the unique, salty waters before returning to Amman for the night.
OVERNIGHTAmman - 3 star hotel
MEALSBreakfast
DAY 3 King's Highway to Petra via Madaba and KerakWe depart Amman for a scenic drive along the King’s Highway to Perta, crossing deep Wadis, olive groves, and driving through remote rural villages. En-route we see the Roman mosaics at Madaba, enjoy great views of Israel from Mt. Nebo, and visit Kerak Castle, one in a chain of Crusader fortresses built across Jordan in the 12th Century.
OVERNIGHTPetra - 3 star hotel
MEALSBreakfast
DAY 4 Petra tour and free timeWe enjoy a full day today inside the world famous Nabatean site of Petra. Carved into the rocks and left undiscovered for centuries Petra has always been an enduring attraction for explorers. We include a guided tour of the area with plenty of free time to explore on your own. This evening you may book an optional visit to Petra for the spectacular Petra by Candlelight tour.
OVERNIGHTPetra - 3 star hotel
MEALSBreakfast
EXTRASPetra by night
DAY 5 Drive to Wadi Rum via Little PetraToday we drive towards Wadi Rum and en route visit the site of Little Petra, which was a suburb of the main city and provides a great insight into the building of the larger buildings and tombs. At Wadi Rum we enjoy Bedouin hospitality and a 4WD jeep safari through the spectacular desert scenery with its towering cliffs, bizarre rock formations and sandy dunes. At the end of the day we drive back to Amman for the night.
OVERNIGHTAmman - 3 star hotel
MEALSBreakfast
DAY 6 Amman. Free time. Transfer to airportYour time is free today until we transfer you to Amman airport for your departure flight. Alternatively you may wish to take one of a number of optional day trips. These include tours to Ajloun Castle and Umm Qais, a tour of the 'Desert Castles', a visit to the Baptism Site at Bethany on the Jordan, or a tour into Israel to visit Bethlehem and Jerusalem. We can also arrange a transfer to Tel Aviv either by flight or overland for people wanting to connect this tour with our Fantastic Israel tour departure which starts on Monday.
OVERNIGHTN/A
MEALSBreakfast
EXTRASExtra night - post-tour