Jordan · Archaeology

5-Day Jordan Historical Tour with Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea

5 Days Round trip from Airport Rd. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Go on a desert safari in Wadi Rum
02 Walk through Petra's Siq to the Treasury, Street of Facades, Theatre, Nymphaeum, and Qasr El-Bent
03 Explore the remarkably well-preserved archaeological site of Jerash
04 Visit Madaba's ancient landmarks, including the Holy Land's oldest preserved mosaic map
05 Head to Mt. Nebo and admire the spectacular view of the Promised Land

Go on a 5-day tour to some of Jordan's most famous historical landmarks from Amman. Explore the archaeological sites of Petra and Jerash, and learn about the ancient civilizations and historical significance of each place. Visit the ancient buildings and churches in Madaba, head to Mt. Nebo for spectacular views of the Promised Land, travel to Wadi Rum for desert camping and a safari, and spend a night near the Dead Sea.

This archaeological site is so well preserved that you can almost hear the banter of the merchants and the creaking of chariot wheels along the cobblestoned streets.

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 Yes

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Amman

Arrive in Amman, receive assistance with your Jordan visa, and then transfer to the hotel.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Amman.

Day 02

Amman, Mt. Nebo, Madaba, and Petra

Have breakfast at the hotel, meet the driver, and go on a city tour of Amman.
Explore the Citadel and the Roman Theatre in the downtown area.
Continue to Mt. Nebo to retrace the steps of Moses and admire the spectacular view of the Promised Land, just as he did over 2,000 years ago.
Take a short drive through the countryside to arrive in Madaba, where you will view the Holy Land's oldest preserved ancient mosaic map, dating back to the 6th century BC, located within the Church of St. George. Madaba, famous for its handcrafted mosaics, is also known for its colorful, hand-woven carpets.
Drive to your hotel in Petra for dinner and an overnight stay at a 3-star hotel.

Day 03

Petra Tour and Wadi Rum Camp

Have breakfast at the hotel, meet the tour guide, and go on a city tour of Petra.
Start from the main gate and walk all the way through the Siq to visit the Treasury, Street of Facades, the Theatre, the Nymphaeum, and Qasr El-Bent.
Explore the area at your leisure.
Return to the main gate, meet the driver, and transfer to Wadi Rum to enjoy the experience of desert camping.

Dinner and overnight stay at a camp in Wadi Rum.

Day 04

Wadi Rum Safari and Dead Sea

Have an early morning breakfast at the camp, meet the local Bedouin jeep driver, and go on a 3-hour desert safari in Wadi Rum.
Enjoy driving over the sand dunes and explore some of the ancient inscriptions and rocky natural bridges along the way.
Transfer to the Dead Sea for dinner and an overnight stay at a 3-star hotel.

Day 05

Dead Sea, Jerash, and Amman Airport

Have an early morning breakfast at the resort, then enjoy free time in the pool.
Meet the driver and travel to Jerash for a private guided tour with a site guide for about 1.5 hours. This archaeological site is so well preserved that you can almost hear the banter of the merchants and the creaking of chariot wheels along the cobblestoned streets.
Explore the breathtaking arches, temples, and baths in an amazing state of preservation and completeness in Jerash.
Travel to Amman Airport for your flight back home.

*Your departure flight should be in the late afternoon or early evening so you can follow the scheduled tour itinerary for the day.

Where this trip takes you

Petra's Siq and the Treasury, Wadi Rum dunes and rocky natural bridges, the Dead Sea

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Airport Rd. 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

4x4 safari in Wadi Rum as stated in the itinerary
Camping in Wadi Rum
Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the program
Horses in Petra for 700M to the entrance of the Siq
Hotel accommodations
Jordan visa
Private transportation and transfers
English-speaking Jordanian tour guide and driver

What's Not Included

RT-PCR test
Personal travel insurance
Lunch and drinks
Tips for the tour guide and driver
Any other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions

What to bring

CLOTHING:

Walking shoes or strong trainers (all-purpose wear)
Strong sandals
T-shirts
Long-sleeved shirt
Long casual trousers
Shorts/short trousers
Tracksuit bottoms or similar (optional)
Fleece or sweatshirt
Thick fleece (winter only)
Lightweight wind/waterproof jacket
Warm jacket (winter only)
Warm hat and gloves (for winter in the desert)
Swimwear and sarong
Sunhat (styled to cover face, ears, and neck)

EQUIPMENT:

Soft-sided bag (50-80 litres)
Lightweight daypack
Sleeping sheet/liner (optional for Wadi Rum camp)
Sunglasses
Camera and memory card(s)
Plastic bags are useful to guard the camera against dust in the desert.
Passport
Cash, credit/debit cards, and a money security belt/pouch
Insurance documents
Trip information and itinerary
Universal travel adapter
Personal first aid kit
Towel

Know before you go

Although Western clothing is quite acceptable, Jordanians are generally more traditional in the way they dress. Out of respect for local culture, please dress conservatively, i.e. no sleeveless or low-cut tops, etc. Shorts are accepted in main tourist areas. Women should cover their heads, arms, and legs when entering religious buildings.
It can get surprisingly cold at night in the desert or during drives in open jeeps, especially from October to March, so pack warm and windproof clothing.
You will be on the move a good deal, so pack as lightly as possible and try to stay around 10 kg / 22 lb.
Suitcases are definitely not recommended for our trips.
This packing list is to be used as a guide, with our suggestions of items you may wish to pack.

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