Explore Jordan

8 days
From $241/day
$1,924
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$2,022
4.8/5 Excellent
20 reviews  
Trip last updated: 1/1/2020
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • Visit the ancient ruins of jerash and petra
    • Watch a cooking demonstration and taste local specialties
    • Float in the dead sea
    • Thunder through the red-hued desertscapes of wadi rum
    • Enjoy a lecture from an archaeologist

What's this trip about?

    Step back in time in the sweeping sands of Jordan, home to enchanting ancient cities, sacred Biblical sites, and jaw-dropping natural wonders. Experience the rock-cut magnificence of Petra, featured in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, where Cleopatra is said to have been a frequent visitor. Enjoy a traditional meal at a G Adventures–supported café, and gain insights into the Bedouin way of life in the heart of the Jordanian desert.
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49, 18 - 35, 12 - 17
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAmman
End CityAmman

Travel Themes

Activities

Trip includes

    • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Women's Cooking Class & lunch
    • Jerash GovernorateYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Petra Archaeologist Talk
    • Wādī MūsáYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Wadi Rum Night Walk
    • Wadi RumYour G for Good Moment: Beit Khayrat Souf women-run cafe
    • Jerash GovernorateYour G for Good Moment: Al Safi Community Lunch
    • Jordan Valley
    • Arrival transfer
    • Visit to the Amman Citadel and the National Archaeological Museum
    • Tour of Jerash and the Madaba mosaics
    • Visit Mount Nebo
    • Petra guided tour
    • Enjoy a traditional meal at Al Safi Kitchen
    • a G Adventures–supported café
    • Wadi Rum desert 4x4 excursion
    • Visit to Bethany
    • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Amman

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

Arrive in Amman at any time, there are no planned activities. Meet your CEO this evening for a welcome meeting to learn more about the tour and plans for the following day, choose to head out for an optional dinn...

Day 2 Amman

Awake in the Jordanian capital and venture to Jerash, home to one of the world’s largest and most well-preserved Roman ruins. Wander amid the colonnaded streets, soaring temples, and spacious squares of this ancient city; then visit a G Adventures–supported café run b...

Day 3 Amman/Wādī Mūsá

Depart early towards Petra, driving along the scenic King’s Highway. Stop at Mount Nebo, where Moses was offered a glimpse of the Promised Land according to the Hebrew Bible. Take in stunning views of the Dead Sea from the summit, and continue to Madaba, famed for its...

Day 4 Wādī Mūsá

Rise early to discover the legendary city of Petra, carved out of sandstone cliffs by the Nabataean Arabs as early as the second century BC. Venture into the city by way of a gorge called the Siq, and enjoy a guided walking tour of the magnificent rose-red ruins. Spen...

Day 5 Petra/Wadi Rum

After breakfast, continue to Wadi Rum—a vast landscape of sweeping red sand dunes and towering sandstone arches. Enjoy lunch at our desert camp, then set out on a thrilling 4x4 excursion into the desert. Drive past spectacular rock formations, look for ancient petrogl...

Day 6 Wadi Rum/Dead Sea

Travel towards the Dead Sea, one of the saltiest bodies of water on the planet. Stop for lunch at a G Adventures–supported community café, located on lush green farmland surrounded by desert. Continue to the shores of the Dead Sea and settle into our hotel. Spend the ...

Day 7 Dead Sea/Amman

Enjoy a visit to the archaeological remains of Bethany, where Jesus is believed to have been baptized. Explore the churches, chapels, monasteries, and caves of this fascinating UNESCO World Heritage site, then travel back to Amman. Join the group for an optional farewell dinner tonight.

Day 8 Amman

Depart at any time.

Check-out time from the hotel is normally mid-morning, but luggage storage facilities are available. We also encourage you to book a few additional nights if you want more time to explore the city.

Speak to your CEO about arranging your transfer to the airport (additional cost).

Dates & Availability

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$1,924
Price per day
$241

Explore Jordan Reviews & Ratings

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Nicola

Sep 2016

Trip of a lifetime

Trip of a lifetime

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Whitney

Nov 2016

Jordan far surpassed my expectations on every level

Jordan far surpassed my expectations on every level. The overall beauty of the country, the culture, and the history was awe-inspiring and we could not have asked fo...

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Casey

May 2016

IT ROCKED

IT ROCKED!

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Maria

Aug 2016

It was great, one of the best trips I have done

It was great, one of the best trips I have done. I had the best ...

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Julia

Sep 2016

INCREDIBLE

INCREDIBLE! I've travelled the world, and normally would not join a tour. I feel that this tour was what made the trip. The itinerary, the CEO and the overall experi...

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Details

Accommodation:

Hotels (6 nts), desert camp (1 nt). On this trip we will stay in comfortable local hotels. Rooms will be on a twin-share basis unless you have booked our My Own Room service. You can expect the rooms to have air-conditioning, private bathrooms and breakfast will be included daily. Some hotels may also have swimming pools and/or other recreational facilities.

Flights & transport:

Private van/bus, 4x4, walking. On this trip we will travel by air-conditioned private minivan for most of the journeys. En route to Wadi Rum and our desert camp we will travel in 4x4 vehicles.

Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Maximum number of people in group:

15

Trip Excludes:

    Meals included:

    7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

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