Jordan · UNESCO Heritage Sites

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

8 Days Round trip from Amman Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Amman Citadel and the Roman Theatre
  • 02 Visit Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman sites outside Italy
  • 03 Discover the ancient mosaics of Madaba and St. George's Church
  • 04 See Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Holy Land of Canaan
  • 05 Enjoy the scenic landscapes of Al-Mujib and Dana Reserve
  • 06 Tour the historic Kerak Castle
  • 07 Marvel at Petra's rock-cut tombs, treasury, and colonnaded streets
  • 08 Float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea

Explore Jordan's highlights from Amman and Jerash to Madaba, Mount Nebo, Dana Reserve, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. Discover ancient history at the Amman Citadel, Roman Theatre, Kerak Castle, and Petra's remarkable rock-cut monuments, while also enjoying Jordan's natural landscapes in Al-Mujib, Dana, and Wadi Rum. This 8-day journey combines heritage, scenic beauty, and cultural experiences with private transportation, accommodation, and guided visits along the way.

Enter the city through a 1 km long narrow gorge, flanked on either side by cliffs rising 80 m high.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 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 at the airport to arrange your transfer from QAIA or the international borders to the hotel, where you can enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Amman City.

Accommodation and dinner included.

2
Day 02

Amman City Tour and Jerash Excursion

  • After breakfast, our driver will take you to explore Amman. The city tour begins with pickup from your hotel and a visit to the Amman Citadel - also known as Jebel AlQalaea - the city's most famous and well-known site. The Citadel is one of the seven hills of the capital, and many parts of it date back to the B.C. periods. It is also home to the impressive Temple of Hercules, the Ayyubid watchtower, and the remarkable hand statue.
  • Next, you will visit the semicircular Roman Theatre, which dates back to ancient Roman times and was once used for concerts and musical performances. The theatre can accommodate 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 different eras.
  • Then, we will go to the Folklore Museum, which offers a brief introduction to Jordan's history and heritage.
  • Finally, we will explore some of the city's traditional bazaars before heading to Jerash to enjoy lunch (optional) and visit the largest and best-preserved site of Roman architecture outside Italy on a 2-hour private guided tour.
  • After the tour finishes, the driver will take you back to your hotel.

Breakfast, dinner, and accommodation included.

3
Day 03

Madaba and Mount Nebo

  • After enjoying breakfast, the driver will take you to Madaba, the city of mosaics, where you will see the famous Madaba mosaic map and visit St. George's Church, one of the oldest churches in the world.
  • After the tour, you will have lunch and then set off to visit Mount Nebo, the site where Moses saw the Holy Land of Canaan, which he never entered.
  • After completing the Mount Nebo tour, the driver will take you to your hotel in Madaba for dinner and an overnight stay.

Breakfast, dinner, and accommodation included.

4
Day 04

Al-Mujib, Kerak Castle, and Dana Reserve

  • After breakfast at the hotel, the driver will take you to Mujib to enjoy the picturesque views.
  • Then, proceed to Karak Castle to visit the ancient castle, tour it, and have lunch.
  • After that, continue to Dana Reserve to enjoy the natural scenery of the reserve, including its plants, animals, and stunning landscapes.
  • At the end of the tour, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in the reserve.

Breakfast, dinner, and accommodation included.

5
Day 05

Journey to Petra

  • After breakfast, you will begin your journey to Petra, the Pink City, where you will have your meal, rest, and stay overnight.

Breakfast, dinner, and accommodation included.

6
Day 06

Petra Tour and Transfer to Wadi Rum

  • After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Nabataean Red Rose City of Petra with a local guide for 3 hours. Petra is one of the world's seven wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Enter the city through a 1 km long narrow gorge, flanked on either side by cliffs rising 80 m high.
  • Notice the dazzling colours and formations of the rocks. The site is massive and contains hundreds of elaborate rock-cut tombs, a treasury, Roman-style theatres, temples, sacrificial altars, and colonnaded streets.
  • Upon completion, you will enjoy lunch (optional), then transfer to Wadi Rum, the City of Mars, to enjoy the desert views, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Breakfast, dinner, and accommodation included.

7
Day 07

Dead Sea Experience

  • After breakfast, the driver will take you to the Dead Sea, the lowest point in the world.
  • There, you can enjoy the salty water and mud, and have lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Breakfast, dinner, and accommodation included.

8
Day 08

Departure Transfer

  • After you enjoy breakfast, the driver will take you to QAIA or the international border.

Breakfast included.

Petra, Wadi Rum desert, Dead Sea (Jordan), Amman Citadel

Where this trip takes you

Petra, Wadi Rum desert, Dead Sea (Jordan), Amman Citadel

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Amman 8 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transfers in private vehicles
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Free bottled water
  • English-speaking escort driver
  • Accommodation in 4-star hotels on a BB basis
  • Local tour guide
  • Accommodation in Dana Nature Reserve
  • Accommodation in a Bedouin camp in a panorama air-conditioned tent with dinner and breakfast

What's Not Included

  • Visa fees
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to attractions
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Know before you go

  • We recommend that all customers get a Jordan Pass before coming to Jordan to avoid visa fees and entrance fees to attractions.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Amman, Jordan
Tour start
Amman, Jordan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Amman.

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