Israel, Jordan · UNESCO Heritage Sites

7-Day Jordan Culture and History Tour with Petra and Wadi Rum

7 Days Round trip from Amman Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel to the world-famous Dead Sea at the lowest point on Earth's surface
  • 02 Wander through Wādī Rum, the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Moon
  • 03 Visit Madaba, Mount Nebo, and travel along the Kings Way to Karak
  • 04 Marvel at the stunning architecture of Karak Castle
  • 05 Explore Amman's Citadel and Roman Theatre, then discover ancient Jerash

Explore Jordan's cultural and historical highlights on a 7-day journey from Amman through Jerash, Madaba, Petra, Wādī Rum, Karak, and the Dead Sea. Visit iconic sites such as the Citadel, Roman Theatre, Mount Nebo, and the ancient Greek city of Gerasa, then discover the Rose City of Petra and the dramatic desert landscapes of Wādī Rum. Along the way, marvel at the stunning architecture of Karak Castle and experience the Dead Sea at the lowest elevation on Earth's surface.

It features a varied desert landscape consisting of narrow gorges, natural arches, towering cliffs, ramps, massive landslides, and caverns.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 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 English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Amman

  • Transfer from the airport to Amman.

Overnight stay in Amman.

2
Day 02

Amman City Tour and Jerash Excursion

  • Visit the Citadel, an archaeological site in the center of downtown Amman, the capital of Jordan.

  • Explore the Roman Theatre.

  • Travel to Jerash, known for the ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa just outside the modern city.

Overnight stay in Amman.

3
Day 03

Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Kings Way to Karak

  • Visit Madaba, where the Madaba Archaeological Park preserves the mosaic-rich Church of the Virgin Mary.

  • Explore Mount Nebo, mentioned in the Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land before his death.

  • Travel along the Kings Way to Karak.

Overnight stay in Petra.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Exploration of Petra

  • Enjoy a full day on a city tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra. Petra is half-built and half-carved into the rock, and is surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges. It is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic architecture.

Overnight stay in Petra.

5
Day 05

Petra to Wadi Rum

  • Transfer from Petra to Wadi Rum.

  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon. It features a varied desert landscape consisting of narrow gorges, natural arches, towering cliffs, ramps, massive landslides, and caverns. Petroglyphs, inscriptions, and archaeological remains at the site testify to 12,000 years of human occupation and interaction with the natural environment.

Overnight stay in Wadi Rum.

6
Day 06

Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, and Return to Amman

  • Proceed from Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea. Arabic Al-Baḥr Al-Mayyit ("Sea of Death"), Hebrew Yam HaMelaẖ ("Salt Sea"), also called the Salt Sea, it is a landlocked salt lake between Israel and Jordan. The Dead Sea has the lowest elevation and is the lowest body of water on the surface of Earth.

Overnight stay in Amman.

7
Day 07

Departure from Amman

  • Transfer to the airport.

Petra, Wadi Rum desert landscapes, Dead Sea (Jordan)

Where this trip takes you

Petra, Wadi Rum desert landscapes, Dead Sea (Jordan)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Amman 7 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Car with Jordanian driver and gas

  • Guidance service during the day (not in the tourist sites)

  • Mineral water during the day

  • Free Wi-Fi in the car

What's Not Included

  • Hotel reservations

  • Visa fees

  • Entrance fees

  • Tips

Know before you go

  • The tours are private, so the cost depends on what you want to see and how much you wish to pay. You can modify the tour as you wish.

  • Any additional services or extras beyond those listed may incur an extra charge.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Amman, Jordan
Tour start
Amman, Jordan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Amman.

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