Jordan · UNESCO Heritage Sites

6-Day Jordan Exploration Tour from Amman with Petra and Wadi Rum

6 Days Round trip from Desert Highway Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the ancient ruins of Jerash
  • 02 Marvel at the panoramic vistas from Mount Nebo
  • 03 Experience the majestic landscapes of Dana Biosphere Reserve
  • 04 Float effortlessly in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea
  • 05 Wander through the awe-inspiring rose-red rock city of Petra
  • 06 Venture into the Martian-like landscapes of Wadi Rum

Embark on a comprehensive journey through Jordan's most iconic destinations, including Jerash, Madaba, Mount Nebo, the Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dana Biosphere Reserve. From the ancient mosaics of Madaba to the panoramic views from Mount Nebo, each stop offers unique experiences and breathtaking vistas. Float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, explore the ancient city of Petra carved into rose-red cliffs, and venture into the otherworldly desert landscapes of Wadi Rum. Along the way, discover the ancient ruins of Jerash and the breathtaking wilderness of Dana Biosphere Reserve.

Float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, explore the ancient city of Petra carved into rose-red cliffs, and venture into the otherworldly desert landscapes of Wadi Rum.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities al Karak, Amman, Jerash, Madaba, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea (Jordan), Dana Biosphere Reserve
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Amman

  • Our representative will meet you in the arrival hall of Queen Alia International Airport and assist you with transportation to your hotel in Amman City for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation in a 4-star hotel and dinner included.

2
Day 02

Amman City Tour and Jerash Excursion

  • After breakfast, our driver will take you to explore Amman on a city tour, beginning with pickup from your hotel and a visit to the Amman Citadel, also known as Jebel Al-Qala'a, the city's most famous and well-known spot. The citadel is one of the seven hills that occupy the capital city of Amman, and many parts of it date back to the B.C. period, including the Temple of Hercules, the Ayyubid watchtower, and the great hand statue.
  • Next, you will visit the half-circle-shaped Roman Theatre, which dates back to ancient Roman times and was once used for concerts and musical shows. The theatre can hold up to 6,000 people and is still used today for the same purpose.
  • After that, we will visit the Archaeological Museum, which houses valuable ancient objects and artifacts from ancient eras. Then, we will go to the Folklore Museum, which offers a brief look at Jordan's history and heritage.
  • Finally, we will shop in some of the city's traditional bazaars before heading to Jerash, the largest and most well-preserved site of Roman architecture outside Italy, for a two-hour private guided tour.
  • After the tour, the driver will take you back to your hotel.

Accommodation in a 4-star hotel and breakfast included.
Private tour guide in Amman and Jerash included.

3
Day 03

Dead Sea, Mount Nebo, and Madaba

  • After breakfast, our driver will take you to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, for some free time at leisure and lunch.
  • After lunch, proceed to Mt. Nebo, a city mentioned in the Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land that he would never enter.
  • Afterward, you will go to Madaba, a city best known for the famous 6th-century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, as well as its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics.
  • After the tour, our driver will drop you off at your hotel in Madaba, where you will stay overnight.

Accommodation in a 4-star hotel, breakfast and lunch included.

Private tour guide in Madaba and Mount Nebo included.

Dead Sea access.

4
Day 04

King's Way, Karak, Dana, and Petra

  • After breakfast, you will start your journey to Karak along the famous ancient biblical caravan route, the King's Way.
  • We will make a short stop in Wadi Al-Mujib, a wide valley with magnificent geological formations.
  • In Kerak, visit the famous Crusader castle built in 1132/34 by King Baldwin II of Jerusalem.
  • After that, you will go to Dana Nature Reserve, one of Jordan's oldest and most unique nature reserves.
  • After finishing, the driver will take you to your hotel in Petra for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation in a 4-star hotel, breakfast and dinner included.

5
Day 05

Petra and Wadi Rum Desert Experience

  • After breakfast, pick up from your hotel in Petra for a visit to the Nabatean Red Rose City of Petra with a local English-speaking guide for 2 hours. Petra is one of the 7 world wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Enter the city through a 1 km-long narrow gorge, flanked on either side by 80 m-high cliffs. Notice the dazzling colours and formations of the rocks. The massive site contains hundreds of elaborate rock-cut tombs, a treasury, Roman-style theatres, temples, sacrificial altars, and colonnaded streets.
  • Upon completion, transfer to your camp in Wadi Rum to enjoy a sunset jeep tour.
  • Then, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in your camp.

Accommodation in a 5-star camp, breakfast and dinner included.
Private tour guide in Petra.

Wadi Rum jeep tour.

6
Day 06

Wadi Rum to Amman or Airport Transfer

  • After breakfast and the tour, the driver will take you to the airport or Amman City, as requested.
Petra, Wadi Rum desert plains, Dead Sea (Jordan) shoreline, Mount Nebo panoramas

Where this trip takes you

Petra, Wadi Rum desert plains, Dead Sea (Jordan) shoreline, Mount Nebo panoramas

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Desert Highway 8 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation in 4-star hotels
  • Transportation
  • Private tour guide
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Bottled water
  • Free Wi-Fi in the vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Airline ticket
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

  • We recommend that all customers get the Jordan Pass online to avoid visa and entrance fees at tourist places around Jordan.

Know before you go

  • The tour is private and customizable as per the traveler's request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Queen Alia International Airport, Desert Highway, Amman, Jordan
Tour start
Desert Highway, Amman, Jordan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Desert Highway.

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