Jordan Explorer

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8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

14 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

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

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Amman, Jordan

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Highlights

Enjoy Bedouin hospitality in the dramatic desert landscape of Wadi Rum

Visit the magical hidden city of Petra

Explore Kerak crusader castle, and the ancient Byzantine mosaics of Mt Nebo and Madaba

Take a dip in the Dead Sea

Discover the historical ruins of Jerash and Um Qais

Revel in the local hospitality whilst cooking a traditional meal

Itinerary

Uncover Jordan’s ancient history and striking natural beauty on the "Jordan Explorer"—an 8-day guided adventure designed for travelers who appreciate a thoughtfully paced trip rich in cultural encounters. Beginning and ending in Amman, this tour takes you from the vibrant capital to the wonders of Petra, the awe-inspiring Wadi Rum, and the tranquil shores of the Red Sea.

Experience day walks through Petra’s High Place of Sacrifice at sunrise and the Treasury, explore Madaba and Mount Nebo, and follow the storied King’s Highway to the Crusader stronghold of Kerak. Delve into Jerash, dubbed the ‘Pompeii of the East,’ and share a traditional meal with locals at Um Qais. A 4WD excursion into Wadi Rum reveals dramatic desert landscapes and the hospitality of the Bedouin people.

The unique value of this tour package lies in its balance of iconic landmarks and immersive local interactions, making it an ideal way to experience Jordan’s diversity and warmth in just over a week.

day 1Join Amman

If you are arriving into Queen Alia International Airport, Amman, on Day 1 you will be met and transferred to the group hotel. If you are not arriving on Day 1, please make your own way to the hotel or ask us for private transfer details (additional cost applies). Amman is the capital of Jordan, and was known in biblical times as Rabbath Ammon, and under the Ptolemies, as Philadelphia. It is situated on a series of Jebels (meaning hills) and is divided by wadi’s (or dry river beds) into modern and ancient quarters. Remainder of day at leisure to explore Amman. Please check at hotel reception for the time to meet your guide tomorrow.

day 2Jerash, Ajlun, Um Qais (275 km)

day 3Desert Castles and Dead Sea (270 kms drive)

day 4To Petra via Madaba, Mt Nebo and Kerak (405 kms drive)

day 5Full day visit to Petra

day 6Beidha and Wadi Rum (125 kms drive)

day 7To Amman via Aqaba (400 kms drive)

day 8In Amman, trip concludes

What's Included

Accommodation

1 night in local guesthouse on a twinshare basis

Meals

7 breakfasts and 2 dinners

Transport

English speaking local driverPrivate transport

Guide

English speaking local guides at the major sites visited (English speaking guide throughout for 6 or more guests)

Others

5 nights in 3-4 star hotels on a twinshare basis1 night in Bedouin camp on a twinshare tent basis (option to upgrade in Wadi Rum to a Martian Dome Tent - additional supplement applies; subject to availability)Airport transfers (day 1 and 8 only)Wadi Rum 4WD tourEntrance fees and sightseeing as listed in itinerary

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