Jordan Experience Tour with 5 Reviews by Insight Vacations

9 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

48 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Amman, Jordan

Ends

Amman, Jordan

Highlights

Jerash: Feel like you have stepped 2,000 years back in time as your Travel Director guides you through this marvellous ancient metropolis - now the finest surviving example of a Greco-Roman city in the world!

Mount Nebo: Take in the view of Moses' Promised Land, where the ruins are a sight to behold.

Madaba: Guided by your Travel Director, see St George Church and admire the detail of the Madaba Map - a fascinating mosaic that is believed to be the earliest surviving map of the Holy land.

Shobak: Explore the Crusader fortress and see the Crusader chapel.

Petra: Explore the ancient and hidden 'rose-red' city, as you journey with your Travel Director, through the winding, dark passageway, between rock walls up to 200 metres high. See the Treasury and explore the Roman Amphitheatre and ancient tombs.

Wadi Rum: Enjoy beautiful desert scenery as you make your way on a jeep safari deep into the heart of Wadi Rum's majestic desert.

Dead Sea: Immerse yourself in mineral-rich waters and feel your body become lighter and buoyant as you float effortlessly.

Wadi Rum: Enjoy beautiful desert scenery as you make your way on a jeep safari deep into the heart of Wadi Rum's majestic desert.

Dead Sea: Immerse yourself in mineral-rich waters and feel your body become lighter and buoyant as you float effortlessly.

Itinerary

Let the wonders of Jordan captivate you on this 7-day "Jordan Experience" adventure, starting and finishing in Amman. Tailored for mature travelers and families, this guided group trip unveils the country’s ancient marvels—wander through Jerash’s Greco-Roman ruins, marvel at Mount Nebo’s panoramic vistas, and explore the winding passages of Shobak Fortress. The real showstopper is Petra, the rose-red city carved from rock, where you’ll traverse the Siq to the iconic Treasury and Roman Amphitheatre. Enjoy a blend of desert landscapes and urban energy, capped off with a city tour or vibrant street-art walk in Amman. With accommodation, transport, and meals included, the tour’s unique highlight is its seamless access to both famed sites and hidden corners—delivering an immersive, stress-free Middle Eastern adventure.

day 1 - Arrive Amman

Your journey begins in Amman, the innovative white-stone capital city of Jordan. The landscape of the Hashemite Kingdom has remained largely unchanged for 2,000 years. Upon arrival at Amman International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel, where you can choose to relax and settle in or explore at your leisure. Later, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner.

Meals:Dinner

Location Visited:Amman

Accommodation:Amman Rotana

day 2 - Exploring Amman and Jerash

After breakfast depart for Iraq Al-Amir for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. Visit a women's cooperative involving women and girls from nearby Wadi Al Seer villages. The association provides training and work opportunities for women in the region. Then, the journey to Jerash reveals the most beautifully preserved example of a Greco-Roman city still in existence. Enter through Hadrian's Arch to explore the grand ruins of the Temples of Artemis and Zeus, where you can listen to the Whispering Column. Overlook the vast Oval Plaza and Cardo Maximus, the key Roman road. Enjoy an al fresco lunch of natural produce and family recipes at Beit Khairat Souf, during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. This women-owned cafe is combatting female unemployment and aims to build a strong community of women leaders. Return to Amman where the rest of the day is at leisure.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

Location Visited:Amman, Jerash, Amman

Accommodation:Amman Rotana

day 3 - Mount Nebo, Madaba, Shobak and on to Petra

Continue to Mount Nebo, one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan, where Moses is said to have stood and gazed upon the Promised Land. In Madaba, visit the famous Greek Orthodox Church of St. George with its remarkable 6th-century mosaic map depicting the entire Holy Land, stretching from Jordan and Palestine in the north to Egypt in the south. Afterwards, indulge in a Farm-to-Table lunch with fresh local organic produce, and learn how the hosts connect with local farmers to build a community of conscious food producers. Follow the King's Highway to visit Shobak, an authentic 12th-century Crusader fortress perched on the side of a rocky mountain. Admire the towers and Arabic calligraphy on the external walls before stepping inside to discover the original Crusader chapel, palace complex, and even a set of secret passages. Later, head south for one of the highlights of your journey: the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra, voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location Visited:Amman, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Shobak, Petra

Accommodation:Grand Mercure Petra

day 4 - Exploring the Lost City of Petra

This day is devoted to the beautiful rose-red city, half as old as time'. Enter this lost city through a narrow gorge, the Siq, with walls that rise up to 200 metres. Emerge from the path to see the magnificent Treasury (Al-Khazneh), Petras most iconic monument, carved out of solid rock and standing over 40 metres high. Wind your way through the canyon to explore the ancient tombs and the Roman Amphitheatre, which once seated 3,000 spectators. Tonight, savour authentic Jordanian flavours during a traditional Bedouin-style dinner in the desert with locals, set against the stunning backdrop at the Ammarin Bedouin camp.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Location Visited:Petra

Accommodation:Grand Mercure Petra

day 5 - Wadi Rum with the Bedouin

Head to Wadi Rum, the Valley of the Moon and a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognised for its natural drama and cultural significance. Enjoy a jeep safari through its majestic, red-hued, Mars-like desert landscape, where you will see stunning rock formations and learn about the history of the area and the local Bedouin culture. In Aqaba, Jordan's only coastal town, delve into mosaic designs during a Stone Mosaic Classan ancient Jordanian tradition that offers a fascinating glimpse into the past.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Location Visited:Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba

Accommodation:The Westin Saraya Aqaba Resort & Spa

day 6 - Amman

After breakfast, depart for Amman and explore with Insight Choice. Choose to join a guided sightseeing experience, highlighting the citys history, architecture and culture. Alternatively, explore Amman's street art scene on a guided graffiti walking tour. Later, settle in at your hotel and spend the rest of your day at leisure. In the evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner to celebrate the end of your Jordanian adventure.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Location Visited:Aqaba, Amman

Accommodation:Amman Rotana

day 7 - Onwards to the Dead Sea Relaxed Start

Transfer to the Dead Sea for its warm, soothing and mineral-rich waters. Pamper yourself at your resort, which offers a wide range of treatments to soothe the body and mind.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Location Visited:Amman, Dead Sea

Accommodation:Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea

day 8 - Dead Sea at Leisure Relaxed Start

Enjoy the entire day at your leisure. Lying more than 400 metres below sea level, this is Earth's lowest point on dry land, where the hypersaline waters make floating effortless. Alternatively, join an Optional Experience to Bethany Beyond the Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the sacred place where Jesus was baptised, carefully excavated and open for exploration.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Location Visited:Dead Sea

Accommodation:Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea

day 9 - Depart Amman

After breakfast, you are transferred to Amman Airport for your onward flight.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Amman

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What's Included

Accommodation

Amman Rotana HotelGrand Mercure Petra HotelThe Westin Saraya Aqaba Resort & Spa HotelMovenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea HotelHotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Meals

Dinner (x7)Breakfast (x8)Lunch (x2)Amman: Savour local flavours over dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travellers.Amman: Enjoy lunch at Beit Khairat Souf, a local cafe hosted in the home of the Bataresh family. This women-owned cafe aims to create a platform for local women to become financially independent. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality, supporting women empowerment in a region suffering drastically from women unemploymentMadaba: Head to a local restaurant for a Farm-to-Table lunch, made with fresh local organic produce and hear how they connect with local farmers to build a community of conscious food producers.Petra: Taste authentic Jordanian flavours as you experience a traditional desert dinner when you dine at the Ammarin Bedouin camp.Amman: Toast to your adventures with your fellow travellers at a lively dinner.

Transport

Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.

Guide

From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.

Others

Choose between two carefully selected activitiesAmman: During a city tour of Amman, visit the Citadel, the grand Roman Amphitheatre and the Archaeological Museum.Amman: Explore Amman's street art scene on a guided graffiti walking tour.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Amman: During a city tour of Amman, visit the Citadel, the grand Roman Amphitheatre and the Archaeological Museum.Amman: Explore Amman's street art scene on a guided graffiti walking tour.Aqaba: Join a stone mosaic class to learn about the ancient art of mosaic design and craft your own masterpiece.Amman: Visit the Iraq-Al Amir Women's Co-operative to learn some skills behind these traditional handicraft activities from the ladies of the cooperative and admire their work, which helps boost their financial livelihoods. The Cooperative, which is managed and run by local women, has provided training projects for more than 150 women from all villages of Wadi Seer on a variety of handicrafts. Here women are provided with job training skills enable them to gain access to economic opportunities that might not have otherwise been possible. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5 & 11: Gender Equality & Sustainable Cities and Communities.Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

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