Country(ies): Jordan
Tour type: Small Group
Group size: Min: 2 | Max: 18
Accommodation: 3 & 4-star hotels & Bedouin camp
Meals:
Transport: A/C minivan/minibus/coach & Bedouin jeeps in Wadi Rum
Highlights: Amman, Bethany Baptism Site, As-Salt Daily LifeTrail, Jerash Roman ruins, Amman Food Tasting, Wild Jordan Centre, Madaba mosaics, Mt Nebo views, scenic King's Highway, Shobak crusader castle, Full day in Petra, Wadi Rum jeep safari & Bedouin camp, Overnight stay at the Dead Sea, Desert Castles & reserves
This 8-day journey through Jordan offers a rich blend of ancient history, vibrant culture, stunning natural landscapes, and insights into local conservation efforts. Beginning in Amman, the tour quickly delves into Jordan's heritage with a visit to the UNESCO site of As-Salt, experiencing its unique architecture and local life through the 'Daily Life Trail', complete with a home-cooked meal with a local family. The day also includes a visit to the significant Baptism Site at Bethany before returning to Amman. The exploration continues with the magnificent Roman ruins of Jerash and key sites within Amman itself, including the Citadel and Roman Theatre, complemented by a local street food tasting and an evening visit to the Wild Jordan Centre, highlighting sustainable tourism practices.
The adventure then moves south along the historic King's Highway, stopping at the mosaic city of Madaba, the panoramic viewpoint of Mount Nebo, and the Crusader fortress of Shobak Castle. The highlight is undoubtedly Petra, the awe-inspiring Nabataean city carved into sandstone cliffs. A full day is dedicated to exploring this world wonder, from the iconic Treasury reached via the Siq canyon to the Monastery viewpoint. Following Petra, the tour immerses you in the dramatic desert landscapes of Wadi Rum with a jeep safari and an overnight stay in a traditional Bedouin camp under the stars, offering optional activities like camel rides or astronomy experiences.
The final leg includes experiencing the unique buoyancy of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, with time for floating and relaxation. The tour also ventures east to explore the Umayyad Desert Castles and visits the Azraq Wetland and Shaumari Wildlife Reserves, showcasing Jordan's commitment to conservation and offering chances to see unique wildlife, including the successfully reintroduced Arabian Oryx. The journey concludes back in Amman, allowing for free time before departure, rounding off a comprehensive exploration of Jordan's most captivating highlights.
The standard tour price is based on comfortable 3 to 4-star hotels, however, an upgrade to superior grade hotels is also available, which enhances the accommodation used in Amman, Petra and the Dead Sea while the unique stay in Wadi Rum remains consistent across both options.
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We offer the choice of two accommodation levels on this tour. Our standard hotel package in 3 & 4-star accommodation in Amman and Petra. The Superior hotel package includes 4/5-star accommodation in Amman and Petra.
The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often use on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination youre visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.
All accommodation based options (e.g. Single supplements, extra nights, cruise upgrades) should be booked and paid for in advance so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Other options may either be booked and paid for in advance or while you are on the tour, though we recommend booking in advance to ensure there are no issues with availability.
Many options are priced the same throughout the year, but some may incur single or high season supplements - full details are given on the tour reservation form or on request.
The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.
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