Jordan · Archaeology

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

5 Days Round trip from Amman Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the famous 6th-century mosaic map of Palestine in St. George's Church in Madaba
02 Visit Mt. Nebo, where Prophet Moses gazed at the Promised Land
03 Explore Petra's Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs, and Pharaoh's Castle
04 Ride through Wadi Rum's rugged mountains, canyons, dunes, and ancient rock inscriptions
05 Relax at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth

Enjoy an adventure-filled holiday through some of Jordan's most remarkable sites, starting in Amman and continuing to Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Shobak, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. Discover ancient ruins, religious landmarks, and dramatic desert landscapes, including the red rose city of Petra and the rugged scenery of Wadi Rum. The journey ends at the Dead Sea, where you can enjoy its salty waters and the amenities of the resort.

Explore the area on a jeep ride to see rugged mountains, canyons, dunes, and rock inscriptions from the Thamudic and Nabatean periods.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

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

Languages English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Amman and Transfer to Your Hotel

Receive a warm welcome at Amman Airport before immigration.
Transfer for about 45 minutes to your hotel in Amman.

The rest of the day is free.

Day 02

Madaba, Mt. Nebo, King's Way, Shobak, and Petra

After breakfast, drive to Madaba to see the famous 6th-century mosaic map of Palestine in St. George's Church.
Take a short ride to Mt. Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the Promised Land before he died.
Drive south along the famous ancient caravan route, the King's Way. Make a short stop in Wadi Al-Mujib, a great wide valley with magnificent geological formations.
In Shobak, visit an ancient Crusader castle perched on the side of a rocky, conical mountain.
Continue to Petra.

Day 03

Guided Visit to Petra

Start your tour of the red rose city of Petra, Jordan's biggest attraction.
With the expertise of your tourist guide, pass through the canyon known as the Siq to see Petra's most beautiful monument, the Treasury. Continue to the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle.
Bid farewell to the guide at the restaurant area, then use your free time to explore Petra on your own.

Overnight in Petra.

Day 04

Wadi Rum Jeep Ride and Transfer to the Dead Sea

After breakfast, check out and drive for 1.5 hours to Wadi Rum, one of the most impressive desert landscapes in the world.
Explore the area on a jeep ride to see rugged mountains, canyons, dunes, and rock inscriptions from the Thamudic and Nabatean periods.
Continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth.

Day 05

Departure Transfer from the Dead Sea to Amman Airport

Check out by 12:00 p.m.
Transfer to Amman to board your flight.

Where this trip takes you

the Siq and the Treasury, Wadi Rum rock inscriptions and dunes, Dead Sea

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Amman 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

1x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Amman.
2x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Petra.
1x hotel accommodation with breakfast at the Dead Sea.
Transfers in a private, air-conditioned, new vehicle with an English-speaking escort driver.
English-speaking spot guide in Petra (about 2.5 hours).
2-hour jeep ride in Wadi Rum.
Entrance fees to the mentioned sites.
700-meter horse ride in Petra (not mandatory; the horse handler expects a tip).
Mineral water on board the vehicle.
English-speaking Jordan guide.

What's Not Included

Airfare.
Travel insurance.
Jordanian visa (obtainable at Amman Airport for 40 JD = 60 USD per person).
Meals and beverages not stated.
Horse-drawn carriage or camel ride in Petra.
Tips and personal expenses.

Know before you go

Low season: 09 January - 28 February; 01 June - 31 August; 01 December - 22 December.
High season: 01 March - 31 May; 01 September - 30 November; 23 December - 08 January.

734 USD per adult (2 persons, sharing trip, 3-star hotel, low season)
787 USD per adult (2 persons, sharing trip, 4-star hotel, low season)
848 USD per adult (2 persons, sharing trip, 5-star hotel, low season)

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