Israel, Jordan, Palestine · Religious & Spiritual

8-Day Jordan and Holy Land Tour with Petra, Jerusalem and Bethlehem

8 Days Round trip from Alpha Building Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the famous Nabatean ruins of Petra, a World Heritage Site
  • 02 Float in the waters of the famous Dead Sea
  • 03 Admire the Roman remains in the ancient city of Jerash
  • 04 Pay a visit to the sacred sites of Bethlehem, including the Nativity Church and Shepherds' Field
  • 05 Explore the dramatic desert landscapes of Wadi Rum on a 4x4 ride
  • 06 Visit Mount Nebo and learn about its connection to Moses

Explore Jordan's major landmarks on this 8-day tour, then cross the border to visit the holy sites of Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Discover famous attractions such as the Amman Citadel, Ajloun Castle, and Allenby Bridge in Jordan, the Nativity Church in Bethlehem, and the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Visit the ancient cities of Jerash and Jericho, experience Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea, and tick off Petra, one of the Seven New Wonders of the World.

Spend a full day visiting Petra, the home of the Nabateans, a complete city carved into the mountain with huge colourful rocks that give it the name of the Red Rose City.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Amman, Jerash, Jerusalem, Petra, Bethlehem, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea (Jordan), Jericho, Ajloun, Shoubak
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Amman

  • Meet the tour representative at the airport, who will assist you and take you to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Amman, Jerash and Ajloun Castle

  • Visit the Amman Citadel, the Roman Theatre, and downtown Amman.
  • Depart for Jerash, a great ancient Roman city in Jordan, and tour it for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Continue to Ajloun Castle, the ancient Saladin castle, and enjoy views of the beautiful Jordan Valley.
3
Day 03

Allenby Bridge, Jericho and Jerusalem

  • Check out from the hotel and depart for Allenby Bridge, located on the border between Israel and the West Bank.
  • Continue to Jericho, the oldest city in the world, and see the Mount of Temptation.
  • Visit the Mount of Olives, the Ascension, and Pater Noster, then enjoy a panoramic tour.
  • Transfer to the hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and an overnight stay.
4
Day 04

Bethlehem and the Holy Sites of Jerusalem

  • Have breakfast and transfer to visit Bethlehem.
  • Visit the Nativity Church and Shepherds' Field, then return to Jerusalem.
  • Proceed to Mount Zion, St. Peter in Galicantu, the Upper Room, and the Dormition Abbey.
  • Continue to King David's Tomb, view St. Stephen's Gate, and visit St. Anne.
  • See the Pool of Bethesda, then continue along the 14 Stations of the Cross, ending at the Holy Sepulchre.
  • Visit the Tomb and Golgotha, then proceed to the Jewish Quarter and the Cardo.
  • Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
5
Day 05

Return to Jordan via Allenby, Mount Nebo and Shoubak

  • Have breakfast at the hotel and check out in the morning for departure back to Jordan via Allenby Bridge for passport formalities and departure taxes.
  • Meet your Jordanian driver and bus at Allenby on the Palestine side to cross the bridge to the Jordanian side. Once your Jordanian guide and our agent representative meet you, a free collective visa for the group will be arranged.
  • Depart for Mount Nebo, known as the tomb of Moses, from whose summit there is a magnificent view of the Jordan Valley.
  • Then continue to Shoubak via the King's Highway and visit its fortress, built by the Templars during the Crusades and later taken by Saladin.
  • Head to Petra for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
6
Day 06

Petra and Wadi Rum Desert Camp

  • Spend a full day visiting Petra, the home of the Nabateans, a complete city carved into the mountain with huge colourful rocks that give it the name of the Red Rose City.
  • Drive to Wadi Rum, the desert wilderness in southern Jordan. It features dramatic sandstone mountains with a landscape like Mars. See the canyons and witness the sunset. Enjoy a typical Bedouin dinner and spend the night under the tent.
7
Day 07

Wadi Rum Jeep Tour and the Dead Sea

  • Have breakfast, then enjoy a 2-hour local 4x4 jeep tour in Wadi Rum to take in the beautiful landscape.
  • Check out from the Wadi Rum camp and depart for the Dead Sea, the lowest area in the world at about 430.5 meters below sea level. Its mud is very good for skin health.

Dinner and overnight at the Dead Sea.

8
Day 08

Departure from QAIA

  • Enjoy breakfast and check out from the hotel.
  • Transfer to QAIA for the final departure.
Petra the Red Rose City, Wadi Rum desert, Dead Sea (Jordan), Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Where this trip takes you

Petra the Red Rose City, Wadi Rum desert, Dead Sea (Jordan), Church of the Holy Sepulchre

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Alpha Building 10 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet and assist at the airport (on arrival and departure day)
  • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle for the tour
  • The service of a professional driver for the tour
  • Accommodation for 7 nights in 4-star hotels on a half-board basis (all hotels offer laundry services)
  • Entrance fees for the sites mentioned in the program
  • A qualified, fluent-speaking guide in your language for the whole tour (from 5 pax onward)
  • For individual tours from 1 to 4 pax, guides at the major sites of Jerash and Petra
  • Local jeeps for 2 hours in Wadi Rum
  • 24-hour support by our agency
  • Tips for the bellboys at airports and hotels
  • 1 bottle of water each day for each person in the vehicle during the tour
  • Free collective entry visa to Jordan

What's Not Included

  • International flight
  • Tips for the driver and guide
  • Lunch
  • All types of drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal travel insurance
  • All other things not mentioned above

What to bring

  • Spare battery, a charger, and enough memory cards
  • Light cotton clothes and appropriate clothing to avoid offending the culture (avoid shorts, miniskirts, and large necklines for women). Covered clothes will also protect you from the sun.
  • Swimsuit
  • Hat and sunglasses
  • A small wool layer or a large scarf, because the air conditioning is sometimes excessive
  • Sunscreen with a high protection factor
  • A small pharmacy kit with essentials (dressings, antiseptic cream, Imodium, antihistamine, etc.) and your personal medications
  • Tissues and wet wipes (you can also buy them on-site)
  • If you wear contact lenses, we recommend taking an extra pair of glasses
  • A flashlight (for visits to certain underground sites or for camping nights for those who will make an excursion)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
QAI Airport
Tour start
Alpha Building, 2nd Floor​ عمّان، Airport Rd., Amman, Jordan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Alpha Building.

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Single Room $1,320.00 — $1,632.00
Double Sharing $1,320.00 — $1,632.00

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