A Taste of Jordan - Petra and Wadi Rum

8 days
From $269/day
$2,150
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$2,645
4.6/5 Excellent
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Trip last updated: 4/29/2024
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
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Overview

Highlights

    • Discover Jordan while sampling delicious regional food and staying at premium accommodation
    • Explore the tombs and temples of the astounding Rose Red City of Petra
    • Experience a Bedouin traditional Zarb dinner and try local flavours in the souks of Amman

What's this trip about?

    Indulge the senses on this Middle Eastern adventure through ancient spice trading routes and rolling landscapes. Just as vibrant as its Palestinian and Lebanese neighbours, Jordanian cuisine is a delight for the senses. Expect to encounter famous Middle Eastern dishes and flavours, as well as some unique to this magnificent country, such as Mansaf and Zarb, washed down with local wines and traditional Arak. Along the way, uncover Jordan's historic treasures, sleeping on the dunes of Wadi Rum, uncovering the tombs and temples of fabled Petra, and finally floating in the Dead Sea. Indulge in Middle Eastern favourites - Sample some of the region's most-loved dishes, as well as some Jordanian delights. The Rose Red City of Petra - Explore the tombs and temples of this astounding wonder of the world. Camp on the dunes of Wadi Rum - Experience Bedouin hospitality with a traditional Zarb dinner in the desert. Get a taste for Amman - Try local flavours in the souks and street food stalls of Jordan's bustling capital.
Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
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Flights and transportN/A
Start CityAmman
End CityAmman

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Day 1 Join trip in Amman

Our tour of Jordan starts in Amman, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Home to almost half of Jordan's entire population, Amman is a fascinating city of contrasts, where the ancient and the modern collide. Get lost in the bustling souks of downtown, wher...

Day 2 Visit to Ajloun Biscuit House, ancient olive press and wine tasting

This morning, we'll travel north to Ajloun where we'll take a walk in the olive groves of the local villages. We'll make a stop at a Soap House and learn how olive oil soap is made by hand using herbs. Next, we'll visit the Biscuit House to see how local sweet treats ...

Day 3 Walk in Dana Nature Reserve and traditional lunch in a local association

This morning, we'll leave Amman behind and head south along the King's Highway to the Dana Nature Reserve, around two and a half hours away. Here, we'll be met by a ranger who'll lead us on a two-hour walk along the reserve, showing us the local fauna and native herbs...

Day 4 Exploring Petra and a cooking demonstration

Today we'll begin exploring Petra. This ancient city, carved into pink sandstone cliffs, has to be seen to be believed, but poet John Burgon beautifully described it as 'A rose-red city half as old as time'. Our Explore Leader will guide us on a tour through Petra's ...

Day 5 Explore Wadi Rum and enjoy a Zarb dinner

Leaving Petra behind, today we'll embrace the nomadic lifestyle of the Bedouin and head into the dunes of Wadi Rum. We'll leave our bus behind for an exhilarating drive along the sands in 4WD vehicles, leading us through untouched parts of Wadi Rum to our camp. Desc...

Day 6 Coffee demonstration and free time by the Red Sea in Aqaba

We'll start our morning with a Bedouin coffee demonstration to set us up for our journey Aqaba. Our local guide will show us how this sweet, treacle-textured coffee is made. Once we arrive in Aqaba, we'll have free time to relax by the Red Sea. Our tour leader will a...

Day 7 Visit the Dead Sea before travelling back to Amman

This morning, we'll depart Aqaba and travel for around four and a half hours to the Dead Sea. This unique body of water is the lowest point on the earth's surface. With a salt content of 33%, it's almost impossible to sink and we'll take a dip to experience the myste...

Day 8 Trip ends in Amman

Our tour of Jordan ends at our hotel in Amman. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an airport transfer, you need to depart from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).

Meals Provided : Breakfast

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Fanny

Nov 2023

A Taste of Jordan - Petra and Wadi Rum

Petra, Wadi Rum and great food. Just seeing the wonderful scenery. Excel...

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Dan

Nov 2023

A Taste of Jordan - Petra and Wadi Rum

Petra and Wadi Rum were the highlights

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Trusted Customer

Oct 2023

A Taste of Jordan - Petra and Wadi Rum

Visit to Ptertr and Wadi Rum

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David

Oct 2023

A Taste of Jordan - Petra and Wadi Rum

Petra Valley and surrounds

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Flights & transport:

Bus, 4WD

Maximum number of people in group:

20

Cancellation policy:

These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%

Trip Excludes:

    Meals included:

    • Breakfast : 7
    • Dinner : 4
    • Lunch : 3

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