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11 Days 10 Nights
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8 people
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Enjoy a city tour of Amman, capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Journey to the vast archaeological site of Jerash, known as the “Pompeii of the East”
Discover the diverse wildlife and unspoiled beauty of Ajlun Nature Reserve
Stand atop Mount Nebo, where Moses climbed to see the Promised Land
At Madaba, see the vivid 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land
An amazing day in the “rose red” city of Petra, sculpted by the Nabateans in the 3rd century
Travel to Wadi Rum, a surreal desert terrain known as “The Valley of the Moon”
Experience a traditional lunch in a Bedouin tent
Visit the sacred site at Bethany, one of the most important discoveries in biblical history
Is This Trip Right for You?
The pace is fast. Some of the tours require walking over uneven surfaces or up and down steep slopes or steps. This tour is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking. The overnight in Wadi Rum requires a stay in tents with a private bathroom. Sightseeing in Wadi Rum is done by a 4×4 vehicle.
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
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Arrive in Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; transfer to your hotel. Amman is among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to rest, relax and adjust to your exotic surroundings
After breakfast, begin your day with a city tour of Amman, often referred to as the "White City" because of the white stone used to build the houses. Tour the Citadel, located on the highest hill in Amman. Occupied since the Bronze Age, this impressive archaeological site includes the Temple of Hercules and Umayyad Palace. Here, you can also visit the Archaeological Museum, housing artifacts that date back from prehistoric times to the 15th century. Continue exploring the Roman Amphitheater, the souks, and the city's modern district. Tonight, enjoy a light dinner with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers
Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, travel north of Amman to the city of Jerash, the best-preserved example of Roman civilization in Jordan. Jerash was part of the Decapolis, the ten large Roman cities of the East. The city features theaters, churches, temples of Zeus and Artemis, a Nymphaeum and a colonnaded street. Continue the drive to Ajlun. View Ajlun Castle, built by one of Saladin's generals in 1184 AD. Nearby is the Ajlun Nature Reserve, an area of outstanding beauty and diverse wildlife, where you have lunch made out of locally grown organic ingredients. After, visit the Soap House, the Biscuit House and the House of Calligraphy before returning to Amman. On the way back to Amman, we will make a stop at the King Hussein park to visit the King Hussein Royal Automobile Museum - The History of Jordan through the King's cars. In the evening, enjoy a light dinner with a taste of a variety local wines
Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, drive south along the King's Way towards Petra. En route, visit Mount Nebo, the reputed burial site of Moses, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Tour a mosaic school and workshop where you will have the opportunity to learn about this incredible craft. Continue to the mosaic city of Madaba, where an ancient map of the Holy Land is set into the floor of Saint George's Church. After lunch, travel to Petra. Tonight, experience Petra by night, with a stroll down the entire Siq to the Treasury, lit with over 1,000 candles in complete silence and feel the mystery and magic of the place. In front of the Treasury, listen to traditional Bedouin music while sipping delicious mint tea
Overnight: Petra
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
An astonishing day exploring Petra! Enter the "rose red" city hand-sculpted from a mountain range by the Nabateans in the 3rd century BC. Begin your walk through the "Siq", a winding canyon road. At the end, you'll gaze in total amazement at Petra's most extraordinary monument - the towering Treasury building rising over 140 feet. Beyond, discover soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a theater, burial chambers and water channels - all remnants of a once great Nabatean culture. Today, Petra is both a Jordanian national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop by the souvenir shop of Marguerite van Geldermalsen, wife of a Bedouin and hear her story about being accepted by the Bedouin culture
Overnight: Petra
Meals: Breakfast
Morning departure to Jordan's only port city of Aqaba. Begin the city tour with a visit to the Sharif Hussein House and a view of Aqaba Castle, also known as Mamluk Fort. Adjacent to the castle lies the Aqaba Museum housing Bronze Age artifacts dating back to 4000 BC. View the Great Arab Revolt Plaza, site of the early medieval port of Aqaba. the oldest church in the Middle East and the ruins of medieval Ayla city. Conclude the tour with a walk in the local souk. The balance of the day is at leisure for individual pursuits. Tonight, be enchanted by the beauty of the Red Sea. Spend a delightful evening cruising in a private yacht and marvel at the amazing sunset. Afterward, savor a delightful meal on board. Cap off the day with an evening walk around the city to get a better understanding of the culture and customs of the local people
Overnight: Aqaba
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, visit the souk in Aqaba where you will have the opportunity to bargain with local vendors for lunch products. Then, head to Bernice beach, where you will enjoy the fish grill while Sayadieh is being prepared for you. The Sayadieh master chef will demonstrate how to cook this Jordanian meal. He will also explain the history of its creation. In the afternoon, enjoy a community based activity with the locals- colored sand bottling, sea glass jewelry making, or a Henna & Kohol session
Overnight: Aqaba
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Depart for Wadi Rum, a surreal desert terrain of ancient river beds, wind-sculpted mountains, and vast desert vistas. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, often described as the "Valley of the Moon", served as inspiration (and site of the filming) for T.E. Lawrence's novel, Lawrence of Arabia. Ride in a 4x4 vehicle to explore the valley, with its looming rock faces. Cross the huge red sand dunes and the eroded pillars of sandstone rock known as "The Seven Pillars". Then, eat lunch in an authentic Bedouin tent in the desert, where you'll be introduced to "Zarb" - a selection of foods cooked in an oven with hot coals beneath the desert floor. After a camel ride, enjoy a glass of wine and marvel at the breathtaking sunset over Wadi Rum, before heading back to your hotel. Tonight, experience a traditional Bedouin dinner under the stars, accompanied by Arabic music
Overnight: Wadi Rum
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinne
After breakfast, travel to the city of Kerak, situated on the King's Way. The city is known for its Crusader Kerak castle, dating back to the 12th century. Tour the imposing fort that consists of stone-vaulted halls and endless passageways. For lunch, you are invited to a local farmer's home. Sample a delicious feast of traditional food cooked by local women especially for you. Experience a unique opportunity to learn about their daily life and get an insight into the Jordanian culture & traditions. Then, travel to your hotel on the shores of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Pamper yourself with fabulous treatments, or just savor the beautiful surroundings and natural beauty of this area
Overnight: Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, travel to the religious site of Bethany, located on the east bank of the Jordan River, to explore first-hand the foundations of Christianity. The site of Bethany, where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, has long been known from the Bible and from Byzantine and medieval texts. The Bethany area formed part of the early Christian pilgrimage route between Jerusalem, the Jordan River, and Mount Nebo. This area is also associated with the ascension of the Prophet Elijah into heaven on a chariot of fire. After the tour, return back to the hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure to relax and enjoy the benefits of the mineral-rich therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea. This evening, enjoy dinner with your Tour Manager and travel companions
Overnight: Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfas
Furthermore, even public displays of affection such as holding hands, caressing, or kissing in public are frowned upon. If they're construed as being overtly sexual in any way, you could be charged with public indecency or worse.
At 34,495 mi², Jordan is a relatively small country — slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Indiana. From Um Qais in the north to Aqaba in the south, the entire length of Jordan is just over 400 miles. The Dead Sea resorts (to the south of Amman) and the Roman ruins of Jerash (to the north) are both less than an hour from the capital city, and the top tourist destinations of Petra and Wadi Rum can be reached by car in about 3-4 hours from Amman. Visitors generally travel by car, although domestic flights between Aqaba and Amman are an option.
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 hours of sunlight mean more hours in the day to explore.
To determine how many days to spend in Jordan, consider your budget, schedule, and what you want to see and do. If you only have three days and want to see Petra and the Dead Sea, you can check out our Petra and the Dead Sea in 3 Days itinerary. Or spend an extra day, and visit Amman, Petra, and Wadi Rum in four days. If you’re looking for an intro to Jordan, you’ll need about seven days to see Amman, Jerash, Mt. Nebo, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. If you’d like to get a good taste of all that Jordan has to offer, we recommend a 10-day or two-week stay. Check out our Two Weeks, Two Ways itinerary for inspiration on how to spend 14 days in Jordan. Ask our specialist to recommend an itinerary and length of stay, suited to your interests and budget.
Yes and no. Many people in Jordan speak at least a little English, but it may be very limited. If you are in Amman and tourist areas such as Petra, you will likely be ok. If you are traveling off the beaten path, you’ll want to book a local guide. Beyond simply assisting with communication, a local guide can offer valuable knowledge of culture, history, food, and customs that you may not otherwise learn on your own.
The Jordanian dinar (JD). One JD is approximately 1.4 USD.
Yes. A 10% tip is standard. In restaurants, a 10% service charge is often added (check your bill), but as service industry wages are often low and the restaurant — not the worker — may be receiving that service charge, a bit extra is always appreciated. In a taxi, you can round up to the closest dinar and give them a few extra dinars if they help with heavy bags. For porters, 1-2 dinars per bag is expected. Leave the housekeeping staff at least 2 JD per night and the room service 2-5 JD. If you treat yourself to a spa experience, be sure to tip there as well: 5-10 JD, depending on service and treatment.
Food and family are hugely important to Jordanian culture, so you are likely to find yourself eating often and in a variety of settings — from standing at a street stall in downtown Amman or dining on international cuisine at a rooftop restaurant, to eating around a campfire in Wadi Rum or sitting on the floor of a family home. The food is influenced by both Bedouin culture and international flavors, so you’ll discover a variety of dishes to choose from, most containing meat, vegetables, herbs, and rice or bread. The national dish, mansaf — made of lamb, yoghurt, and rice — is a must. You’ll find falafel and hummus aplenty, and olive oil used in many dishes. Mediterranean and Middle Eastern herbs are also commonly used. Be sure to sample some of the herb blend za’atar sprinkled on labneh cheese, bread, yoghurt, or used as a rub on meat. The ingredients vary, but most za’atar contains thyme and oregano, and in Jordan, it often includes wild sumac.
