Jordan Tours in July 2026

I was worried about going to Israel and Jordan, as I didn’t want to do anything to offend any local people, as I understand other cultures are much more stringent than my own. However, CharlieTheTraveler alleviated these worries by preparing me for the trip. The itinerary was detailed so I knew where we going. I’m glad I went in this trip as immersing myself in another culture was beneficial to my spiritual health.

I feel so lucky to have gone on this G Adventures tour in Jordan. The whole trip was action packed with a great variety of activities, and ongoing commentary and input from our extraordinary CEO Wasfi. Wasfi was very savvy, interesting, educated, and helpful with our many questions, and kept things moving so we got to do as many things as possible. We had numerous interactions with local people including for a few of our dinners, that was one of my favorite parts--getting to eat homecooked food and interact with locals. The people in the country were so friendly and kind. The landscapes are breathtaking. My fellow travelers were great travel companions. Thank you Wasfi and G Adventures!!!

The trip started out as a bit of a disaster as Royal Jordanian airways had to divert to Cairo, due to the current situation between Israel and Iran. That couldn’t be helped . Upon arrival in Amman 12 later, we were met by an Exodus rep. Because time had been lost there was a lot of catching up to be done. Out tour guide Mikhled had made some very sensible decisions , and although it had been a very long 36hours, from leaving home, we went straight to some of the most wonderful sights as soon as we got to the hotel. So in fact, we didn’t miss out on anything because of the diversion. The hotels were clean, friendly and catered for all our needs. They were centrally located too. The distance between some locations was a lot, but the coaches were air conditioned and lots of stops on the journeys. There was only 8people on the trip, and it was great, as everyone got along really well. Evening meals were not included, however Mikhled, gave us lots of options . being a vegetarian was a bit hit and miss at times, but the starters made up for the main meal. Mikhled took us to some family homes for dinner, and that was very special. Petra , the main attraction was very quiet due to the “Middle East” situation, which made it all the more enjoyable . It was very hot, so not being busy was ideal. Lots of free time on both days there . Mikhled never rushed us. The Dead Sea wa amazing, if not a little weird. It certainly needed to be done. A half day of relaxing at The Red Sea was welcomed. The holiday Inn was amazing, I had the luxury of a “Sea View” room, which was amazing . Bethany beyond The Jordan was very special to me, however slightly marred by the Military , carrying firearms in such a holy place. Understandably, as Israel was a stones throw away, but it did ruin it for me.

My mom and I booked a 4/5 day private tour of Jordan and a 1/2 day private tour of Israel with the local travel specialist. They handled all of the booking for us and were very responsive and flexible in switching out hotels, activities and timing per our request. They handled everything for us, and all we had to do was show up at the Queen Alia airport! We felt very safe throughout the whole trip - everyone was welcoming, especially in Jordan as the country’s primary economic revenue is through tourism. Our Jordan driver, Tayseer, was phenomenal and had amazing English. He even taught us some Arabic! He had wifi in the car, cold water and A/C waiting for us whenever we’d come back, and provided us with a local cell phone so we could contact him when needed. He coordinated with all of our local hotels and guides to make sure we were all set and that they’d take good care of us. We are vegetarian, and he’d call ahead to make sure the local restaurants or hotels could accommodate our diet. Tayseer also helped us out in a sticky situation where we lost a phone and he coordinated with local security and guides to help us find the phone and drove extra to get our phone back. If you’re booking a tour in Jordan, I’d highly recommend requesting to have Tayseer be your driver! He really made our journey fantastic. We stayed at the Holiday Inn at the Dead Sea and had a very relaxing time there! Their spa is small but good, so if you’re interested in a treatment, I’d recommend either calling ahead or asking the agency to help book an appointment. We did the Petra by Night experience (definitely worth it if you can arrange your itinerary) and Petra the next daytime. Basel was our guide in Petra and he taught us a lot about the Nabateans and also took great pictures of us. I’d recommend bringing about ~25 JD per person in cash if you think you might use the golf cart or horses / mules as it can get very hot in the summer post-10am. We then did a Jeep excursion in Wadi Rum with Yahya. Yahya’s English was really good, and he showed us the main highlights of the dessert. There was a natural bridge he showed us and he took me on a little impromptu scaling / climbing adventure to get to the top! Super cool experience. You could also tell he genuinely cared for the people of the desert and animals around him - when he was showing us the way the Nabateans collected water, he noticed someone had left a mule tied to a shrub in the heat and brought water from his Jeep for the animal. Truly, he had a pure heart. Please request him if you’re booking a Jeep tour in Wadi Rum. We then continued to Jericho, Bethlehem, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv/Jaffa from the land crossing. We had a great time seeing all of the holy sites - definitely worth the trip. Make sure you negotiate well if you shop from the markets - even for food! There was a juice place that first quoted us 25 Shekels and then eventually said 15. But anyways, had a great time! Thank you so much travel expert.

Eight unforgettable days in Jordan. Amman an the Citadel and Roman Amphitheater, Jeresh, ancient Roman City, the next World Heritage site. A swim in the Dead Sea with mudpack. Petra three nights and two days. Going to the high, mostly unvisited, places, in Petra. Wadi Rum - take me to the desert. Camel ride at sunrise. The Seven Pillars of Wisdom - Lawrence of Arabia. Aqaba and snorkeling in the Red Sea. Great tour leader, Sami. Great hotels. Great restaurants and food.

For years I had wanted to experience Petra. This trip turned out to be about more than just Petra--it showcased Jordan--and in the process exceeded all expectations. Two days at Petra was a wonderful way to experience the site--mile after mile of hiking as the adventure unfolded, we learned about the history and people of the area. We had dinner in the home of a local family where we learned about the muslim religion and way of life. We got to experience a hammam, we enjoyed the luminaria evening at Petra complete with poetry and music. Unforgettable! We got to experience the beauty of the desert in Wadi Rum and stay overnight in a beouin camp at full moon. The next morning, a camel ride at sunrise was magnificent and unforgettable. Snorkeling in the Red Sea--couldn't get enough of it. Swimming in the Dead Sea and taking the "mud cure". Great experience and hilarious to be plastered with black mud. Bye bye wrinkles! Amman and Jerash--such a rich experience --the hisory, the local color, the wonderful people. A special surprise for me was a birthday cake and celebration--It was wonderful and never to be forgotten, thoughtful and much appreciated! There was so much going on--the pace was just right. We saw as much as could comfortable be fitted into the time we were together.