Jordan · Archaeology

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

8 Days Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover the ancient landmarks of Amman, including the Citadel and Roman Theatre
  • 02 Explore Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman sites outside Italy
  • 03 Visit Madaba's famous mosaic map and the sacred site of Mount Nebo
  • 04 Experience Petra's narrow gorge, rock-cut tombs, treasury, and colonnaded streets
  • 05 Enjoy Jordan's natural contrasts in Dana Reserve, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea

Explore Jordan's ancient wonders and dramatic landscapes on an 8-day journey from Amman through Jerash, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Kerak Castle, Dana Reserve, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. Discover the capital's historic landmarks, including the Amman Citadel and Roman Theatre, visit one of the best-preserved Roman sites outside Italy, and experience the religious heritage of Madaba and Mount Nebo. Continue through scenic nature reserves and desert landscapes before exploring Petra, the Nabatean Red Rose City and one of the world's seven wonders. The journey ends with time to relax at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth.

The journey ends with time to relax at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth.

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, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Amman

  • Our representative will meet you at the airport and arrange your transfer from QAIA or the international borders to your hotel, where you can enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Amman City.

Accommodation and dinner included.

2
Day 02

Amman Highlights 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 Al Qala'a, 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 shows. The theatre can hold up to 6,000 people and is still used for the same purpose today.
  • After that, we will visit the Archaeological Museum, which houses valuable ancient objects and artefacts from different eras.
  • Then, we will go to the Folklore Museum, which offers a brief introduction to Jordan's history and heritage.
  • Finally, you will have time to shop in 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 mosaic map of Madaba 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

Wadi al Mujib, Karak 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 this ancient fortress, tour the site, 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 Nabatean 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 metres 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) and 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 and dinner included.

8
Day 08

Departure Transfer

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

Breakfast included.

Petra, Wadi Rum desert, Dead Sea (Jordan)

Where this trip takes you

Petra, Wadi Rum desert, Dead Sea (Jordan)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
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
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,200.00 — $1,400.00
Double Sharing $1,200.00 — $1,400.00

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