Jordan · Archaeology

6-Day Jordan Tour with Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea

6 Days Round trip from Amman Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities in the Middle East
02 Enjoy panoramic views from Mt. Nebo, where Prophet Moses gazed at the Promised Land
03 See the famous 6th-century mosaic map of Palestine in St. George's Church, Madaba
04 Explore the Crusader stronghold of Kerak Castle along the ancient King's Way
05 Walk through Petra's Siq to the Treasury, Royal Tombs, and Pharaoh's Castle
06 Discover Wadi Rum by 4x4 among canyons, dunes, and Nabatean rock inscriptions
07 Float in the salt-rich waters of the Dead Sea

Embark on a 6-day tour through Jordan's historic and natural highlights, from the Roman ruins of Jerash and the landmarks of Amman to Mt. Nebo, Madaba, and Kerak Castle along the King's Way. Explore the red rose city of Petra, passing through the Siq to admire the Treasury, the Royal Tombs, and Pharaoh's Castle. Continue to the dramatic desert landscapes of Wadi Rum for a 4x4 adventure among canyons, dunes, and Nabatean rock inscriptions. End your journey at the Dead Sea, where you can float in its salt-rich waters.

With the Jordanian guide, pass through the canyon, the so-called Siq, to see its most beautiful monument: the Treasury.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

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

Languages Armenian, Bulgarian, English, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Amman and Hotel Transfer

You will be welcomed with signage in the waiting hall at Amman Airport.
Transfer to your hotel in Amman.

Day 02

Jerash Ruins and Amman City Tour

Drive for one hour to Jerash, the best example of a Roman provincial city in the Middle East.
Visit the spectacular Forum, Roman colonnaded street, the Nymphaeum, and the Temple of Artemis.
Transfer back to Amman and visit Downtown's historical places: the Citadel with the small Archaeological Museum and the Roman Theatre. In the heart of downtown, see the markets (Souq) and pass by the Grand Husseini Mosque (entry not allowed for non-Muslims). Not far away is Jabal Amman with Rainbow Street.

Overnight at your Amman hotel.

Day 03

Mt. Nebo, Madaba, King's Way, and Kerak Castle

Check out from the hotel.
Drive to Mt. Nebo, where Prophet Moses gazed at the Promised Land before he died.
See the old monastery and enjoy panoramic views.
Take a short ride to Madaba, where you will find the famous 6th-century mosaic map of Palestine in St. George's Church.
Drive along the famous ancient caravan route, the King's Way, and make a short stop in Wadi Al-Mujib, a great wide valley with magnificent geological formations.
In Kerak, visit the famous Crusader Castle built in 1132/34 by King Baldwin I of Jerusalem.
Continue to your Petra hotel for check-in and overnight.

Day 04

Guided Visit to Petra

Visit the red rose city of Petra, the biggest attraction in Jordan. With the Jordanian guide, pass through the canyon, the so-called Siq, to see its most beautiful monument: the Treasury.
Continue via the Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle. The Jordanian tour guide says farewell to you at the restaurant area.
Enjoy free time to explore Petra on your own, for instance by climbing the 800 stairs to the Monastery El Deir.

Overnight in Petra.

Day 05

Wadi Rum Desert Adventure and Dead Sea Transfer

Drive 1.5 hours south to the protected area of Wadi Rum, one of the most impressive desert landscapes in the world. Bedouins still live traditionally here, and on a 4x4 Jeep tour, you will discover canyons, dunes, and Nabatean rock inscriptions.
Drive four hours to your hotel at the Dead Sea.

Day 06