This eight-day private tour of Jordan involves discovering the important historical as well as mythical sights of the country. Starting from Amman, the capital of the country, this trip will take you to Madaba, Mount Nebo, Jordan River and Dead Sea before coming to an end in the capital.
The major highlight of this trip is the Christian heritage of Jordan. Travel with us to see the place from where Prophet Moses gazed at the promised land before he died. Visit Bethany, a village that comes up five times in the New Testament, and drive south via the Kings’ Highway to visit the Moses Springs.
Also included is a trip to the legendary lost city of Petra. For more details, please scroll down.
This is our signature Jordan small-group tour, mixing the classic sites of Jerash and Petra with more active hikes in Petra and Wadi Mujib, a Wadi Rum jeep safari and Bedouin experience, a Dead Sea swim, Red Sea visit and much more!
We start by heading out of Amman to discover the northern city of As-Salt where we'll take a walking tour along the Harmony Trail, a local initiative demonstrating the friendship between the local Muslim and Christian populations. We'll then return to the capital city, Amman to explore downtown, including the Citadel and Roman Theatre. We'll also sample some local cuisine with a food tasting experience.
As we begin our journey to the south of the country, we'll make a stop at the Dana Biosphere Reserve, where a short hike takes us around the restored Dana Village in the Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan's largest nature reserve. You'll then have some free time in Aqaba to relax, explore the reefs or even take a morning boat trip.
Leaving the coast behind, we turn our focus towards the desert, as we head to the beautiful scenery of Wadi Rum where we'll spend the night in a comfortable Bedouin camp against the towering cliffs. The next morning we take a jeep safari through the sand dunes and past amazing rock bridges before spending some time with a local Bedouin shepherd, learning about their nomadic way of life and how they look after their animals in the desert.
Our next stop is the jewel in Jordans crown, the 'lost' Nabataean City of Petra, which we reach via the lesser known back-route hike. Before embarking on our hike into Petra, we'll explore the small but equally interesting site of Little Petra, or Siq al-Barid. From here we'll take a short jeep ride to the start of the mountail trail which links Little Petra to the Monastery and main site of Petra. The back-route into Petra makes for an interesting and much less crowded way of visiting, and what's more, you'll be rewarded with incredible mountain views towards the Holy Land. Whilst hiking the back-route you'll still have the opportunity to see all of the same monuments visited on the normal route, with the addition of Little Petra and the Monastery.
Time for another change of scenery as we drive along the scenic Dead Sea road this morning, you'll have some great views of the salt-flats at the Southern end of the Dead Sea. Our first stop of the day will be Wadi Mujib, where you'll have a day of adventure, hiking through water, a climbing up small waterfalls, along the famous Siq Trail. After a day of activities, we'll make our way down to our resort right on the banks of the Dead Sea, where you have some free time to swim - or rather float - in its incredibly salty waters and to relax by the hotel pool. Don't forget a newspaper or magazine for your iconic Dead Sea photo!
On our final day of sightseeing, we'll visit the Roman mosaics at Madaba, the amazing views towards Jericho and Israel from Mt. Nebo follow and the amazing Roman site of Jerash, one of the very best preserved in the whole of the Middle East.
Jordan has been on my bucket list for a long time and this trip ticked all my boxes! It was eye-opening as we visited all the UNESCO sites of Jordan and visiting the castles, church ruins and learning about the influence from the Bronze Age, Roman, Byzantine and Umayya. The preserved Mosaics were a highlight too! Despite what is going on in neighbouring countries, we felt very safe. Sadly, due to the ongoing conflict is having an impact on tourism and locals, so the Jordanians needs us more than ever! This did mean we had most of the sites to ourselves such as the baptism site & the Treasury!
We stayed at Mujib Chalet which meant we were away from the big hotels and was able to enjoy the Dead Sea for ourselves, and it was only a few mins walk from our chalet. The sunset here was magical! The food were delicious, everyone was catered for (veggies and meat), the humous was the best we ever tried! We also visited during the harvest of olives (happens from late Oct- early Dec) so be prepared to get fresh olives wherever you go :)
Excellent trip. Great balance between cycling and sightseeing. Tour leader couldn't be better - great English, very knowledgeable about the culture and history / archaeology - and supported by an excellent team. Jordan is such an amazing country, and seems entirely safe from the nearby conflict in Gaza.
Discover the wonders of Jordan on this 6-day adventure from Amman to the Dead Sea. Explore the capital’s citadel, souks and street food before journeying via Mount Nebo, Madaba and Umm ar-Rasas to the rose-red city of Petra. Wander through the Siq to the Treasury, hike to the Monastery and enjoy optional evening experiences. Travel by 4x4 through Wadi Rum’s spectacular desert, then visit Crusader-era Shobak Castle. Trek Wadi Mujib’s dramatic canyon (seasonal) before floating in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea. A perfect mix of history, landscapes and culture in one unforgettable journey.
This is a fabulous way to get to know the history and culture of Jordan. The hikes helped us feel grounded in the spectacular landscapes we visited and gave us some precious opportunities to meet local people. The itinerary was wonderfully varied and we saw and did so much. It was all pulled together seamlessly for us by Ayman our very knowledge, experienced and helpful CEO.
Join us on this 10-day, guided trip and get the chance to explore some of the most popular destinations in Jordan. Our representative will pick you up from Queen Alia International Airport upon arrival and drive you to your accommodation. Head for Petra, the fabled city carved in rocks, on the second day of this trip.
Your next destination on the itinerary is Wadi Rum. Spend 4 nights in the desert. Ride camels and explore the area with your Bedouin guide. Transfer to a hotel near the Dead Sea next and spend the final days of the tour relaxing on the shore and floating in its waters.
We will transfer you to the airport after the tour is over. For more about this trip, please go through the itinerary below.
NEW YEAR TOUR: Celebrate a festive Bedouin New Year’s Eve in the heart of the Wadi Rum Desert. Add the fascinating Lost City of Petra, bobbing in the Dead Sea, exploring Roman ruins, and you'll be kicking off your New Year in style pm this 8-day tour of Jordan!
Witness the incredible Perseids Meteor Shower from our desert camp at Wadi Rum, where you will spend a night star gazing at the Meteor Shower at its very best! Combine this amazing celestial event with Roman ruins, floating in the Dead Sea and exploring the ruins at the Rose City of Petra. All of this in eight totally amazing days!
PRIVATE TREKKING HOLIDAY: Trek the famous Jordan trail, through breathtaking mountain countryside and rolling desert, to Petra. Marvel at the Treasury and Monastery in the Rose Red City, enjoy panoramic vistas from the summit of Mount Nebo, explore ancient Madaba and enjoy incredible views of the Promised Land from Mount Nebo.
PRIVATE TOUR: Jordan, home to the Rose City of Petra offers so much more than initially meets the eye. This inspiring 9 day itinerary visits the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, Petra, Roman ruins and much more. It's a true Arabian Adventure - with a little bit of luxury!
PRIVATE TOUR WITH WILDLIFE: Discover the rare wildlife, stunning scenery and ancient wonders of Jordan on this 12 day wildlife adventure. Explore Jerash and the incredible Rose Red City of Petra, encounter endangered Arabian Oryx at Shaumari Wildlife Reserve and camp in the Wadi Rum Desert. Enjoy floating in the Dead Sea and trekking through the scenic Dana Nature Reserve in search of the Nubian Ibex, caracal, array of birdlife and more.
Embark on the ultimate Oman adventure, going off-track to explore plunging wadis, remote deserts, ancient forts and rolling dunes. Guided by an expert tour leader, we go deeper into the country than ever before, from the vast desert of the Empty Quarter and dunes of the Wahiba Sands to the culturally rich capital of Muscat. Capping it all, we spend three nights camping in the wild, an intimate way to experience the raw beauty of the Middle East.
