Highlights
- Discover the best of Jordan in a week while enjoying premium accommodation
- Spend two full days in the Rose Red City of Petra
- Experience Bedouin living at a luxury camp on the planes of the Wadi Rum desert
Treasures of Jordan
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...
After breakfast, we'll gather for an introductory meeting before heading out for a guided tour of the city. We'll then travel north to the green and fertile area of Ajloun. Sitting high on a hilltop, Ajloun Castle is the highlight of our morning. Originally built as a...
This morning we'll visit the Citadel Jabal al-Qal'a, the highest point in Amman, giving us panoramic views across the sprawling capital. Our tour will include the Roman Theatre and, prayer time permitting, a panoramic tour of the Blue Mosque. Making our way downtown, ...
This morning, we'll leave Amman and travel to Petra for a two-night stay. Abandoned centuries ago, Petra was the rock cut stronghold of the Nabateans. Surrounded by imposing mountains and approached through a deep, narrow cleft in the rocks, known as the Siq, it is ...
Today is free for you to uncover more of Petra. Climb the steep path to the High Place of Sacrifice for a panorama over Wadi Araba and the Negev Desert or trek up to the Monastery - Petra's largest monument. In the evening, there's the option to witness Petra by nig...
Leaving Petra behind, today we'll embrace the nomadic lifestyle of the Bedouin and head into the dunes of Wadi Rum. We'll have the option of an exhilarating drive along the sands in 4WD vehicles, leading us through untouched parts of Wadi Rum. Described by T.E. Lawr...
After a full-on few days exploring the highlights of Jordan, we'll head to Aqaba for downtime by the Red Sea. A resort town, Aqaba is where local Jordanians come to holiday, lounge on the beach, and have a go at water sports. The port city is famous for its preserved ...
This morning, we'll depart Aqaba and head along the King's Highway to Kerak. This ancient Crusader stronghold is the most famous in a chain of fortresses built for the Holy War against Islam. We'll stop to learn about its history and explore the maze of stone-vaulted ...
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'll need to depart from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
Meals Provided : Breakfast
Hilary
Jun 2023
A fast paced trip that was everything that we had hoped for. For lovers of ancient, historic sites, this is the perfect holiday. Jerash and the Citadel in Amman were...
Thomas
Nov 2023
I would have been happy to pay a bit more for a slightly bigger bus. It was cram...
John
Nov 2023
Well planned itinerary and excellent guide helped make this a great experience. Explore admin. not such a great experience, but in the end didn't cause any problems ...
Trusted Customer
Feb 2024
Great trip-covered the main sights with plenty of time at each, great accommodation and fantastic driver & guide Loved the overnight at Wadi Rum - such beautifu...