8-Day Jordan Heritage Tour with Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea

• Your Jordan holiday begins with your arrival at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). A representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Amman.

Overnight at the hotel.

• Have breakfast, then start your tour of Jordan with a short bus trip north to the Mamluk fortress of Ajlun, with its amazing views over the Jordan Valley. Continue with a visit to the Graeco-Roman city of Jerash, the best preserved of its kind outside Rome. In the afternoon, drive down to the lowest point on earth for a dip in the Dead Sea and an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing experience at your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

• Savour breakfast, then depart the Dead Sea for a whole-day tour along the King's Highway, which was once part of the ancient Silk Road. Start by visiting the Christian town of Madaba, "The City of Mosaics." You will visit St. George's Church with its mosaic map of the Holy Land from Byzantine times, and the Archaeological Park, which houses the remains of several Byzantine churches, including the remarkable mosaics of the Church of the Virgin. The park complex also includes a school to restore and conserve ancient mosaics. Then take a detour to visit the monastery on Mount Nebo. Proceed to Kerak via Wadi Al Mujib Way, a deep valley holding one of Jordan's most breathtaking views. Visit the castle with its diverse history, dating from the Byzantine to the Mamluk period. Continue to the Dana Nature Reserve. Apart from its wildlife, the reserve is rich in archaeological sites and culture. You can always take a short trip to the reserve during your holiday to Jordan. Continue south to your hotel in Petra.

Overnight at the hotel.

• Have breakfast, then start a morning tour of Petra, the Rose Red City of the Nabateans. Start your guided tour with a horse ride up to the Siq and proceed to explore this unique World Heritage Site. The Rose Red City of Petra will indeed surpass your wildest expectations. Visit the higher parts of the city before returning to your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

• Enjoy breakfast and then a second entry to the site of Petra, continuing to explore the upper parts of the fantastic Rose Red City of the Nabateans.

Overnight at the hotel.

• Have breakfast, then by late morning transfer to Beida, also known as Little Petra, where the Nabateans used to entertain their guests. Proceed south to the enchanting desert of Wadi Rum and enjoy a jeep tour inside the Wadi until sunset. Take in the view while drinking a cup of traditional Bedouin tea. Then transfer to the Bedouin camp area deep inside the desert for a traditional barbecue dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.

• Enjoy breakfast in the morning, then depart north to Amman for your overnight stay.

• Savour breakfast.
• Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport. At the end of your tour in Jordan, you will receive assistance with formalities and departure.