Highlights of Jordan

8 days
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$1,199
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Trip last updated: 1/1/2020
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • Explore ancient cities and crusader castles
    • Relax at the dead sea
    • Camp overnight in the desert
    • Visit the ancient rock-cut city of petra

What's this trip about?

    Explore ancient sights and lost cities, overnight in a Bedouin tent and dine amidst the dramatic desert scenery of Wadi Rum. Take in Petra's fascinating history and marvel at its thrilling beauty, and still have a chance to relax in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea. This eight-day trip is ideal for the traveller who is short on time but wants to soak up the colours, culture, and history of a country that's small in size, but big in adventure.
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 G for Good Moment: Al Safi Community Lunch
    • Jordan ValleyYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Local Living Moment: Bedouin Camp Overnight
    • Wadi Rum
    • Jerash guided tour
    • Dead Sea visit
    • Visit Madaba mosaics and Mt Nebo
    • Karak Castle guided tour
    • Petra guided tour
    • Wadi Rum 4x4 excursion
    • Red Sea stay
    • Entrance fees in all included tours
    • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Amman

Arrive at any time.

There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting followed by an optional group dinner. Amman is a very big city and there is not one central area to stay - hotels are spread out across various neighbourhoods within the city. F...

Day 2 Amman/Jerash/Dead Sea/Amman

Guided visit to the ancient Roman town of Jerash followed by a visit to the Dead Sea.

Set off on a half-day trip to Jerash, a fascinating site and one of the largest and most well-preserved Roman ruins outside Italy. Continue on to the Dead Sea. Known for its hi...

Day 3 Amman/Karak/Petra

Start the day with a guided visit to the intricate Madaba mosaics, enjoying the panoramic views from Mt Nebo and a visit to the crusader castle at Karak. Continue to Wadi Musa for the evening.

Depart early for the first stop, Mt Nebo. Learn the ancient history o...

Day 4 Petra

Start early to visit iconic Petra. Enjoy a guided walking tour with your CEO, then opt to hike up to the top of the treasury or explore on your own. This evening, opt to visit a Turkish bath or visit Petra by night.

The site is large so please be prepared for a ...

Day 5 Petra/Wadi Rum

Opt to visit Little Petra in the morning before continuing to Wadi Rum. Head out for a 4x4 excursion during the day before a traditional dinner and overnight at a Bedouin desert camp.

Drive to Wadi Rum, a vast, silent landscape of ancient riverbeds and the large...

Day 6 Wadi Rum/Aqaba

Journey to the Red Sea, where you can explore your surroundings or relax on the beach.

Drive to the Red Sea resort city of Aqaba. Enjoy free time to enjoy the beach, go snorkelling or check out the city. Make sure to try some fresh seafood for dinner.

Day 7 Aqaba/Amman

Journey back to Amman. En route stop at a G Adventures- supported community cafe for lunch.

Safi Kitchen is part of a nonprofit organization working in the South Ghour region, south of the Dead Sea, to create opportunities for members of the local community. The...

Day 8 Amman

Depart at any time.

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Details

Accommodation:

Hotels (6 nts), Bedouin desert camp (1 nt). On this trip you can expect to stay in small local hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights.

Flights & transport:

Private van, 4x4 pickup truck, 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:

16

Trip Excludes:

    Meals included:

    7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

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