7-Day Jordan Highlights Tour with Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the historical sites of Amman Citadel and the Roman Theatre
• 02 Explore the World Heritage Site of Petra
• 03 Sightsee the red stone-like structure of Little Petra
• 04 Enjoy a jeep safari in Wadi Rum
• 05 Hike Mount Nebo and learn about the story of Prophet Mosses
• 06 See the Desert Castles of Qasr Amra, Kharranah and Al-Azraq

Embark on a week-long journey through Jordan's highlights, from Amman, Jerash, and Madaba to the Dead Sea, Petra, and Wadi Rum. Visit the citadel and Roman Theatre in Amman, explore the ruins of the Desert Castles, and discover Mount Nebo while learning about its association with Prophet Mosses. Gain insight into the world of the Nabataeans at Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and follow the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia in the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum.

Explore Petra, the home of the Nabataeans.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Amman, Jerash, Madaba, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea (Jordan)

Languages Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival at QAIA and Transfer to Amman

• Meet the tour guide, who will welcome and assist you at Amman Airport.
• Then transfer to your hotel in Amman for an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Amman City Tour and Jerash Excursion

• Have breakfast and transfer to Jabal El-Qal'a for a visit to the Roman Citadel.
• Continue to Downtown for a visit to the Roman Theatre.
• Head to Jerash for a visit to the Roman city with a local English-speaking guide for 2 hours (other languages are available upon request).
• Return to your hotel in Amman for an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Desert Castles and Cave of the Seven Sleepers

• Have breakfast and transfer to the Desert Castles.
• Visit Qasr Amra, Kharranah, and Al-Azraq castles.
• Transfer to the Cave of Seven Sleepers, known in the Holy Bible and Quran.
• Continue to Madaba for an overnight stay.

4

Day 04

Madaba, Mount Nebo, and the Dead Sea

• Enjoy breakfast and visit the Map Church in Madaba, the city of mosaics.
• Transfer to Mount Nebo, the place of Prophet Mosses, and then visit the Dead Sea (entrance tickets included).
• Head to Petra hotel for an overnight stay.

5

Day 05

Petra, Little Petra, and Wadi Rum Camp

• Have breakfast and start your visit from the visitor center with an English-speaking local guide (other languages available).
• Walk along the classical trail for 2 hours to reach the Basin Restaurant.
• Explore Petra, the home of the Nabataeans. The complete city is carved into a mountain with huge colourful rocks, which is why it is called "the red rose city". The tour starts by crossing the "Siq", lined with mountains in multiple colours, up to the Treasury, the pride of all Jordanians, the royal tombs, the theatre, the High Place of Sacrifice, and the Roman soldier tombs.
• After the Petra visit, you can decide to have lunch at the Basin Restaurant inside Petra (optional).
• Transfer to Little Petra for a short visit without a guide.
• Head to Wadi Rum Camp for a traditional evening and local dinner, Zarb or Makloubeh. Spend the night under a traditional tent.

6

Day 06

Wadi Rum Jeep Tour and Return to Amman

• Enjoy breakfast and start your 4x4 jeep tour with a local Bedouin driver-guide, following the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia for 2 hours in the desert.
• Transfer to your hotel in Amman for an overnight stay.

7

Day 07

Departure Transfer to QAIA

• Have breakfast and transfer from your hotel in Amman to Amman Airport for departure.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Airport meet and visa assistance
• Transportation for 7 days
• Accommodation with bed and breakfast, except in Wadi Rum (breakfast, dinner, and bed)
• 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour with a local driver-guide
• English-speaking driver
• Water in the vehicle
• Local guide in Petra and Jerash (available in various languages)
• Entrance fees mentioned in the program
• Visa

What's Not Included

• Flight tickets
• Health insurance
• Extra food and beverages
• Extra transfers not mentioned in the program
• Tips
• All optional activities

What to bring

• Sun-screen cream
• Comfortable shoes
• Clothes

Know before you go

• Please check visa requirements, as permission may be required for some nationalities.
• Jordanian dinars (JOD) and US dollars are widely available in Jordan.
• Please note that the tour price is per person sharing a double or triple room.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Amman, Jordan

Tour start

Amman, Jordan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.