Mountains, Desert, Sea

8 days
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Trip last updated: 2/23/2024
Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • Explore the Roman ruins of Jerash.
    • Float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea.
    • Enjoy a hike in fresh air in the Dana Nature Reserve.
    • Discover the archaeological treasures of Petra.
    • Spend a night in a camp in Wadi Rum desert.
    • Relax in Aqaba at the Red Sea beach.

What's this trip about?

    This private tour allows you to discover the beauty of Jordan at your own pace. From the north to the south you see all the major highlights. Wander through the Roman ruins in Jerash, see religious sites around Madaba and take a dip in the Dead Sea. Walk in the Dana Nature Reserve with your local guide, admire the Treasury in Petra, experience a jeep ride in Wadi Rum desert and relax at the Red Sea. The accommodation is comfortable and varies from 3 and 4* hotels in Madaba and Petra, an overnight at a simple guest house in Dana, a stay in a tent in Wadi Rum to a standard 5* hotel in Aqaba. 
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAmman Airport
End CityAmman Airport

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Activities

Trip includes

    • Meet & assist upon arrival Amman Airport.
    • 1 airport transfer on arrival.
    • 1 airport transfer on departure.
    • Transfers in private, a/c, new vehicle with English speaking, assisting driver.
    • 2 nights at hotel with breakfast in Madaba.
    • 1 night at hotel with breakfast and dinner in Dana (some rooms have sharing bathroom).
    • 1 night at hotel with breakfast in Petra.
    • 1 night at Wadi Rum Camp with breakfast and dinner, private tent with en suite bathroom.
    • 2 nights at hotel with breakfast in Aqaba.
    • English speaking spot guide in Jerash (1 hour).
    • English speaking spot guide in Dana (2.5 hours).
    • English speaking spot guide in Petra (2.5 hours).
    • 1 lunch bag on day 4.
    • Entrance fees to mentioned sites.
    • 3 hours jeep ride with Bedouin driver in Wadi Rum.
    • Mineral water on board of the vehicle.
    • WiFi on board of the vehicle except the jeep in Wadi Rum.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Amman Airport – Madaba Hotel

Accommodation: Overnight 3* Hotel like Mosaic City Hotel.

Welcome to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan! Our representative meets you with a signage in front of the immigration Amman Airport. Get to know your friendly, English speaking driver, who transfers you about 25 minutes to the small town of Madaba. Check-in hotel, remainder of the day free to rest or explore your neighbourhood.

Day 2: Madaba Hotel – Ajloun Castle – Jerash – Madaba Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Pickup hotel lobby to drive 1.5 hours to our first destination. Ajloun Castle, known in Arabic as Qal’at Rabad, was built around 1184/85 by a general serving the famous Islamic leader Salah al-Din. Errected on higher grounds its purpose was to ...

Day 3: Madaba Visit – Mt Nebo – Dead Sea Beach – Dana Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Today explore the town of Madaba, known for its Byzantine and Umayyad moscia art. Certainly you see the popular 6th century map of Palestine in the Greek Orthodox St. George’s Church. But we also venture a little further to the Archaeol...

Day 4: Dana Hike 2.5 hours – Little Petra – Petra Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Bag

Accommodation: Overnight 4* Sella Hotel or similar.

Dana Village, 1,100 meters above sea level, is used as starting point for hiking in the reserve with the same name. Dana Nature Reserve is Jordan's largest reserve with a div...

Day 5: Petra Visit – Wadi Rum Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Today visit the highlight of Jordan, the red rose city Petra! You are able to start as early as 06:00, but early birds, don’t forget to ask the hotel for a breakfast box the day before. Meet your local guide and pass the narrow canyon, ...

Day 6: Wadi Rum 3 hours jeep ride – Aqaba Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight 5* Movenpick Resort City or similar.

After breakfast embark a 4x4 and with your Bedouin driver uncover more of the vast Wadi Rum desert. The rugged landscape, the changing colours of sands and mountains, the sere...

Day 7: Aqaba Leisure Day – Aqaba Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Free day to enjoy the Red Sea resort of Aqaba. Just relax at the beach or have fun with popular water activities like swimming, snorkeling or diving (not included). Overnight stay Aqaba hotel.

Day 8: Aqaba Hotel – Amman Airport

Meals: Breakfast

A long 4 hours drive will take you back today to Amman Airport to say farewell to Jordan! If you booked a flight from Aqaba Airport let us know, we will advise you the reduction of the transfer price.

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Details

Accommodation:

  • Day 1 to Day 3: 2 nights at 3* hotel Madaba like Mosaic City Hotel, standard room with breakfast.
  • Day 3 to Day 4: 1 night at Dana Guest House or similar, standard (sharing bathroom) or deluxe room (private bathroom) – up on availability – with breakfast and dinner.
  • Day 4 to Day 5: 1 night at 4* hotel in Petra like Sella Hotel, standard room with breakfast
  • Day 5 to Day 6: 1 nights Wadi Rum Camp like Sun City Camp, standard tent en suite with breakfast and dinner
  • Day 6 to Day 8: 2 nights at 5* hotel Aqaba like Movenpick Resort City, standard room with breakfast

Group size:

Private - your group only

Trip Excludes:

  • Airfare.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Entry visa Jordan 40 JD = 60 USD per person upon arrival. Visa can be arranged free of charge for non-restricted nationalities upon arrival when sending us passport details in advance.
  • Meals and beverage not stated.
  • Mandatory New Year’s gala dinner supplement if any.
  • Horse drawn carriage or camel ride in Petra.
  • Tips and personal expenses.
  • Supplement at Martian Tent Sun City Camp, price up on request.

Meals included:

  • 7 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners, 1 Lunch

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