Egypt, Jordan, Palestine · Archaeology

5-Day Heritage Tour of Jordan from Amman with Petra and Wadi Rum

5 Days Round trip from Alpha Building Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride a horse to the entrance of the Siq in Petra
02 Explore the magnificent desert landscapes of Wadi Rum
03 Marvel at the ancient Crusader stronghold of Kerak Castle
04 Visit Mt. Nebo, the memorial site of Prophet Moses
05 See the 6th-century mosaic map at St. George's Church in Madaba

Head to Jordan on a short heritage tour featuring the Nabatean city of Petra, where you will see the Treasury and the Street of Facades. Explore the magnificent desert of Wadi Rum, drink hot tea in a Bedouin tent, and chat with the locals. Continue to the Castle of Kerak, the memorial of Prophet Moses at Mt. Nebo, and the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Madaba before ending by the Dead Sea.

Drink a glass of tea in a Bedouin tent and meet the locals.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

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

Languages English, French, Greek, Italian, Mandarin, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival at QAIA and Transfer to Amman

Meet and greet at QAIA (Queen Alia International Airport), then transfer to Amman.
Receive assistance with check-in and stay overnight at a hotel in Amman.

Day 02

Drive from Amman to Petra and Visit the Red Rose City

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Amman and take an early drive to Petra via the desert road to visit the Nabatean city of Petra.
Begin with a horse ride of about 800 meters to the entrance of the Siq.
Continue the visit on foot through the Siq.
Go deeper into the ancient Red Rose City of Petra.
In the afternoon, transfer to your hotel in Petra for an overnight stay.

Day 03

Wadi Rum Jeep Tour and Bedouin Experience to Aqaba

After breakfast, head to the magnificent desert of Wadi Rum, northeast of Aqaba, following the route T.E. Lawrence and Sherif Hussein took during World War I while fighting the Ottoman armies.
A 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour will take you around this mesmerizing landscape.
Drink a glass of tea in a Bedouin tent and meet the locals.
Continue to Aqaba city, check in at your hotel, and stay overnight in Aqaba.

Day 04

Kerak Castle, Mt. Nebo, Madaba and the Dead Sea

After breakfast, check out early from your hotel in Aqaba.
Drive north along the King's Way road to Kerak to visit the ancient Crusader stronghold of Kerak Castle, situated on a hilltop about 1000 meters above sea level and surrounded on three sides by a valley.
Continue about 45 km west of Amman to Mt. Nebo, where the memorial of Prophet Moses and the presumed site of his death and burial place are located.
Proceed to Madaba, the city of mosaics, to visit the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. It houses a wonderfully vivid 6th-century mosaic map showing the entire region from Jordan and Palestine in the north to Egypt in the south.
Continue to the Dead Sea.
Check in at a hotel by the Dead Sea for an overnight stay.

Day 05

Departure Transfer from the Dead Sea to QAIA

After breakfast, you will be picked up and transferred to QAIA Airport for your departure.

Where this trip takes you

Petra, the Street of Facades, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea (Jordan)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Alpha Building 7 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Meet and greet upon arrival at the airport.
Transportation in modern AC private vehicles as mentioned below:
- 06-seat minivan: 03-06 pax.
- 10-seat van: 07-08 pax.
- 18-seat small bus: 09-14 pax.
- 30-seat medium bus: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29 pax.
- 48-seat large bus: 30-34, 35-39, 40-45 pax.
Hotel accommodation as mentioned on a B&B basis.
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned.
Horse riding in Petra (800 m), from the main gate to the entrance of the Siq.
02-hour local English-speaking Petra guide for 2-3 and 4-6 pax.
Private English-speaking Jordan tour guide throughout all days for 7 pax and above.
02-hour jeep tour in the desert of Wadi Rum.
All applicable taxes, including 16% governmental tax and 10% service charges, at present.
Visa and visa fees are free of charge starting from 01 adult (18 years and above) staying at least 02 nights in Jordan and sharing the same arrival and departure details. If the above conditions are not met, and passport details must be received at least one week before arrival, then the visa fee is US$ 60.00 per person at present.