Jordan Family Adventure tour

8 days
From $219/day
$1,750
5/5 Excellent
52 reviews  
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Trip last updated: 1/25/2024
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
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Overview

What's this trip about?

    This Jordan family holiday provides an excellent and fun introduction to the country. We visit the main historical sites, stunning landscapes and swim in both the Red Sea and the Dead Sea. The tour features a scenic drive along the King's Highway, visits to the hidden city of Petra, the Roman ruins at Jerash and Kerak crusader castle, and the itinerary has been adjusted to work well for children
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityJerash
End CityDead Sea

Trip includes

    • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary in 3 to 5-star hotels and Bedouin desert camp
    • All transport and transfers
    • 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
    • Services of an English speaking tour leader/driver throughout
    • Specialist local guides in Jerash and Petra
    • 4x4 jeep safari in Wadi Rum
    • All bedding in Wadi Rum camp
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
    • Entrance fees (worth approx. US$110)

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Itinerary

Day 1, Arrive in Amman, transfer to hotel
We meet you at Amman airport and transfer you to your city centre hotel The rest of the day is free for you to settle in and relax.

| OVERNIGHT:
Amman hotel

| EXTRAS:
Extra day in Amman - pre-tour, Single room supplement

Day 2, Jerash tour, Amman Children's Museum
We head out of Amman today and visit the extensive Roman ruins at Jerash, some of the best preserved in the whole of the Middle East. We'll then head back to Amman and visit the fun and interactive Children's Museum. There are various different areas and exhibits to expl...
| OVERNIGHT:
Amman hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 3, Drive the King's Highway to Petra
Leaving Amman, we drive south along the King's Highway, one of the most scenic drives in the Middle East. En-route we will stop to see the Roman mosaics at Madaba, and explore the walls and tunnels of the huge crusader castle at Kerak (bring a torch as the tunnels and halls are great fun for children to explore). We finish the day at the world famous site of Petra.

| OVERNIGHT:
Petra hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 4, Petra, full day
The main highlight of the tour happens today, as we tour the fascinating hidden Nabatean city of Petra. This is a great place for children as the scenery is dramatic, the history of its rediscovery fascinating, and its numerous paths and steps great fun to explore. We in...
| OVERNIGHT:
Petra hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch

| EXTRAS:
Petra by night

Day 5, Wadi Rum jeep safari, sunset camel ride, Bedouin camp
We head back into the desert today and travel by 4x4 jeep through the spectacular high cliffs and sands of Wadi Rum. After arriving at a Bedouin camp nestled under the cliffs right inside the desert reserve, we enjoy a fun camel ride at sunset and a traditional Bedouin m...
| OVERNIGHT:
Wadi Rum Bedouin camp

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6, Aqaba, free time by the Red Sea
The pace of the tour slows down today as we leave the desert after breakfast and make the short drive to Aqaba where the rest of the day is free to relax on the beach or by the pool at your 5-star beach resort. An option is available for a boat trip into the Red Sea to try some snorkelling around one of the nearby islands. Glass bottomed boat rides are also available.

| OVERNIGHT:
Aqaba hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

| EXTRAS:
Snorkelling in the Red Sea

Day 7, Drive to Amman via the Dead Sea
After time for an early morning swim, we head north again today, and drive up the Jordan Valley back towards Amman. En-route we will stop for a swim in the strange, incredibly salty waters of the Dead Sea. A fun mud bath can also be taken here. Showers and towels are available. The evening is free for a last farewell meal in Amman.

| OVERNIGHT:
Amman hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 8, Amman, tour ends
The tour ends in Amman today, and your time is free until we transfer you to the airport for your flight home. Extension options are available to add more time in Jordan, or to head into Israel to visit Bethlehem and Jerusalem.

| OVERNIGHT:
N/A

| MEALS:
Breakfast

| EXTRAS:
Extra day in Amman - post-tour

Dates & Availability

Price from
$1,750
Price per day
$219

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Details

Group size:

Intimate group - 12 max

Maximum number of people in group:

2

Trip Excludes:

  • International flights (available on request)
  • Visa fees (currently waived for most nationalities)
  • Travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
  • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
  • Hotel gala dinner supplements if applicable (24 & 31 Dec)
  • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
  • Tips
  • Any other items not mentioned above

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