2-Day Private Jordan Heritage Tour with Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the Roman Theatre, the second biggest on earth
• 02 Offer your prayers at the 1400-year-old Al Husseini Grand Mosque
• 03 Explore the archaeological site of Petra
• 04 Enjoy a 4x4 ride through the landscape of Wadi Rum
• 05 Experience the calm beauty of the Dead Sea

Embark on a journey through Jordan's rich heritage in Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. Visit Amman's Roman Theatre, Nymphaeum, Al Husseini Grand Mosque, and Qasr Al-Abed, where ancient history beautifully meets the modern city. Explore the World Heritage Site of Petra and Little Petra, experience the vast desert landscapes of Wadi Rum on a 4x4 ride, and enjoy the unique floating and mud bath experience in the Dead Sea.

As it opens wide to the site of the Treasury, it will hit you like an Indiana Jones movie scene, a secret hidden for thousands of years, and a sight like no other.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea (Jordan), Iraq al-Amir

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Amman Landmarks, Petra, and Little Petra to Wadi Rum

• Meet your tour guide at the airport, hotel, or any other desired location, then head to downtown Amman to visit the Amman Citadel, perched above the city. The citadel offers ruins from many previous cultures and breathtaking views over downtown.
• Visit the Roman Theatre, which is the second biggest on earth.
• Walk to the Nymphaeum for a quick look. After that, join the locals at the fresh produce market.
• Go to the 1400-year-old Al Husseini Grand Mosque, the oldest mosque in the country, for a look.
• Then head to the winter valley in western Amman to visit the caves and Qasr Al-Abed in Iraq Al Amir.
• Proceed to Petra, the capital of Edom. The rosy-red charm carved into the sandstone mountains of Wadi Musa is evidence of the connection between old cultures. The city will affect you like a child in a candy shop. The marvellous colours and atmosphere of the Siq feel as if time has stood still; you do not actually walk down the path, it is more like gliding. As it opens wide to the site of the Treasury, it will hit you like an Indiana Jones movie scene, a secret hidden for thousands of years, and a sight like no other. Taking the steps up to the Monastery is long and tiring, but when you reach there, you can truly say "top of the world" and no less. A cup of tea at the viewpoint there, with the fresh breeze around sunset, will be priceless.
• Go to Little Petra to complete the picture of the culture that built this amazing city. Discover a 4000-year-old winery and drawings from before the clock started to tick. It is a must-see wonder of the world.
• Head back on the road towards Wadi Rum for a Zarb dinner at your camp, and get ready for an adventure under the most stars you may ever have seen. On a clear night without the moon, it is also possible to see the Milky Way. Enjoy a serene night at your camp.

2

Day 02

Wadi Rum 4x4 Adventure and Dead Sea Experience

• Enjoy a 2-hour 4x4 ride in the morning through the vastness of one of the most tranquil places you have ever been to. After that, travel along the Great Rift Valley to arrive at the lowest point on earth.
• Enjoy your lunch, then take a swim and a mud bath in the Dead Sea, which will leave your skin softer and firmer.
• Return to Amman or the airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation in a modern vehicle
• Free Wi-Fi in the car
• Bottles of spring water in the car
• All driver expenses and tax

What's Not Included

• All entrance fees and tips
• Accommodation
• All meals

What to bring

• Comfortable clothing
• Sunhat or Bedouin scarf
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable walking shoes or sandals (even if you opt out of hiking, you should still wear supportive footwear)
• Daypack or small backpack (to carry your personal belongings)

Know before you go

• Amman: The Roman Theatre is believed to be Greek in origin, but no matter - it was the place your guide would always start his journey from before heading downtown as a child. Maybe he just wanted to salute the ancient crowds before he headed into town! You will be able to smell the history before you lay an eye on it. Imagine the second biggest Roman theatre in the world among real souqs. The arches and the shops are just lined up there, watching the citadel as it sits quietly on top of the surrounding hills; diverse is what you will find here. The guide will personally recommend one of those hole-in-the-wall eateries and some Kenafah for dessert to cap off your tour. Maybe go for a walk on Rainbow St if you are still eager to take in more of the city. Come to Amman and feel right at home!
• Wadi Rum: Feeling at home is priceless; here is a place out in the vastness of the desert with open horizons like you have never experienced before. Once settled in the Valley of the Moon, you'd feel right at home, surrounded by the high mountains and covered by a starry sky in a rare experience, away from all forms of pollution, with the feeling of the sands under your feet. This vastness will start to feel cosy and homey to you. The trails up the mountains will take you to places uncommon in other deserts; the water springs are cool, with greenery surrounding them. A picture indescribable, the shape of the hills and mountains around and the greatness of silence can only be found in Aladdin movies.
• The Dead Sea is a whole other story on its own; being so close to floating on top of the water rather than being in it is something that is strange to our nature. Grab your favourite magazine, read it comfortably while you float, and do not forget your mud bath. Slip into your younger skin once more!
• Please note:
  • Service animals are allowed on this tour.
  • Infant seats are available.
  • All guests should buy Jordan Pass to save on paying the entrance fees at all the sites.
  • The tour can be altered and customized to fit the client's time and interest.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Amman, Jordan

Tour start

Amman, Jordan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.