See some of the world’s most impressive sites on this private, 7-day tour of Jordan, including six nights stay in Jordan. Visit Petra one of the Seven Wonders of the World and UNESCO World Heritage, ride a 4x4 local jeep through the wonderful Wadi Rum desert of moon valley. Swim in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth and the world’s first natural spa. Along the way, stop and visit Mount Nebo, the mosaic city of Madaba’s Church of Saint George, The Crusader Castle of Karak, as well as Ajloun Islamic Castle. This tour is not complete without visiting the Ancient Roman ruins of Jerash from the Decapolis. This is one unique program not to be missed with your own private English – Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide! Tour includes: accommodation in 3,4,5-star hotel option of your choice, breakfast and dinner, as well as local guide for the visits with arrival and departure transfers.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Accommodations: 4 – nights Amman, 2-nights Petra
✔ Private Entrance to the Dead Sea Beach Area
✔ 6 nights’ accommodation as per itinerary and hotel option booked
✔ Local English-Speaking Guide at Petra classic visit (Spanish &French Guides subject to availability)
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ Meet and assist upon arrival
✔ Once program is booked, contact the local operator, and send your passport copies.
✔ Local English-Speaking Guide at Madaba Saint George Church
✔ Local English-Speaking Guide at Jerash (Spanish and French Guides subject to availability)
✔ Arrival and Departure Airport Transfers
✔ Entrance fees to the mentioned sites and Classic 2 Hour Jeep Tour Visit at Wadi Rum
✔ Free visa exemption service applies minimum 48 hours stay in Jordan for non-restricted nationality.
✔ Meals as per program (B=breakfast, D=dinner) 6 - Breakfast and 6 - Dinner
✔ Free WI-FI on board the vehicle
✔ Transport by private leisure air-conditioned vehicle with English-Speaking Driver
✖ Meals (Lunches), not specified in the program
✖ Beverages
✖ Gratuities – recommended
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Admission to the Amman Citadel, Roman Theatre, and King Abdullah Mosque
✖ Anything else not mentioned
✖ Towel in Dead Sea
Pickup Locations
1. Queen Alia Intl Airport
Additional Info: Hotel pick-up available by client's request
Itinerary
Amman Queen Alia International Airport - Amman Hotel (D) 40 KM
1
Amman
Start your Jordan experience with meet and assist service at Amman Queen Alia International Airport, and an airport transfer to your hotel in Amman. Check in, dinner and overnight.
Amman - Jerash - Ajloun - Amman (B, D) 175 KM
1
Amman
Breakfast then pick up from hotel in Amman. Panoramic tour of the city, known as Philadelphia: Pass by the city center, downtown with its Roman Theater, Citadel, traditional markets, churches, mosques like King Abdullah Blue Mosque next to the parliament; then head to the Abdali Boulevard and the new modern city with its residential neighborhood.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Jerash Governorate
Transfer to the magical roman city of Jerash, one of the most complete and best preserved of the Roman Empire. A walk-through time visiting its streets, theaters, temples and other places like the Great Colonnade, the Arc of Triumph, the Oval Plaza, as well as the Temples of Zeus and Artemis
Duration: 2 hours
3
Ajlun Castle (Qala'at ar-Rabad)
Proceed to visit the amazing Islamic Fortress of Ajloun located on top of a hill with an incredible view, was built by one of Saladin's generals in 1185 A.D. to control the iron mines in the area; which is a perfect example of Islamic architecture since it was rebuilt in the thirteenth century by the Mamluks. Ajloun Castle dominated the three main routes leading to the Jordan Valley and protected the trade routes between Jordan for what became a strategic defensive point at the time of the Crusaders.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Amman Governorate
Drive back to Amman for dinner and overnight in Amman hotel.
Amman - Desert Castle - Dead Sea - Amman (B, D) 275 KM
1
Amman
Breakfast at the hotel
2
Start this day by visiting several Islamic medieval desert castles that offer a number of fortresses with fresco art and zodiac dome like: Qasr Kharaneh a Roman then Umayyed fortress built and completed in 710 A.D.,
Duration: 2 hours
3
Quseir Amra
Qasr Amra from the Umayyads era, and Qaser Azraq where T. E Lawrence of Arabia had his headquarters.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Dead Sea Region
Drive to the Dead Sea, the first natural spa. Sitting at 1,300 feet (400 meters) below sea level, it is lowest point on earth, and the landscape is unlike anything else. The Dead Sea is one of the most incredible places in the world. It is by far one of Jordan's most impressive and spectacular places to visit. Its calm shining water glowing from its scorching sun known for the concentration of salt and minerals, which makes it a therapeutic, as well as a unique swimming experience. Free time at leisure to swim and enjoy the weather.
Duration: 9 hours
5
Amman
Then hit back to Amman hotel for dinner and overnight.
Amman - Madaba – Mount Nebo – Karak - Petra (B, D) 325 KM
1
Amman
Breakfast at the hotel
2
Madaba
Departure to the enchanted city of Madaba the "City of Mosaics" where you will visit the church of Saint George which houses the map of the Holy Land made in 571 A.D.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Mount Nebo
Continue to Mount Nebo, known as the tomb of Moses, from whose summit a magnificent view of the Jordan Valley, and visit its Franciscan Church.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Karak Castle
After this breathtaking view and visit of its church, continue to the Crusaders Castle of Karak, the largest in the Levant built in 1142 A.D
Duration: 3 hours
5
Petra - Wadi Musa
departure to the one and only Nabatean Red Rose City of Petra. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Petra (B, D) 5 – 20 KM
1
Petra
After breakfast, visit the Nabatean Red Rose City of Petra. Enjoy a 2-hour tour of this awe-inspiring Nabatean city and UNESCO World Heritage site with a local guide. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Petra was carved into a sandstone gorge more than 2,000 years ago to dominate the trading routes of ancient Arabia and is rightly regarded as the jewel in the crown of Jordan’s historic sites. Walk along the narrow “Siq”, the high-walled fissure in the rocks that winds into the heart of the city. Then, stop in your tracks at your first breathtaking glimpse of the Treasury, known locally as “El-Khazneh” - Petra’s stellar sight. Wonder at its intricate façade and hear how movies such as Indiana Jones, the Transformers, and the Last Crusade were filmed here. Take photos of this glorious monument and then continue your tour. See Petra’s ornate tombs cut into the rock face, and admire the stunning theater that once sat 3,000 spectators.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Petra
As you walk, visit the Byzantine church and hear stories as well as facts about the ingenious Nabateans who chose, carved out, and then made this place their home so long ago. After your walking tour and free time for lunch at your own expense finishes, free time to climb the Monastery or the High Place of Sacrifice, if time permits. You may also visit The Petra Museum, if there is time. Return to your hotel in Petra. Dinner and overnight accommodation.
Duration: 2 hours
Petra – Wadi Rum - Amman (B, D) 495 KM
1
Petra
Breakfast in Hotel
2
Wadi Rum
proceed to the desert of Wadi Rum, called the valley of moon where the movie Lawrence of Arabia and The Martian were filmed, for a classic 2 hours visit of Wadi Rum in a 4x4 local jeeps. Wadi Rum is a uniquely shaped massive mountain that rose amongst the rosy red sand of the desert with towering cliffs of various brownish, reddish, and golden colors, not to be missed, this vast desert where scenes from Lawrence of Arabia, The Martian, as well as other movies like Star Wars: The Rise of Sky Walker were filmed.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Amman
Enjoy your safe drive back to Amman. Dinner and overnight.
Amman – Amman Queen Alia International Airport (B) 40 KM
1
Amman Governorate
Your visit to Jordan tour finishes after your hotel breakfast. Check out of your hotel and relax on a convenient airport drop-off at Amman Queen Alia International Airport at a time to fit your flight departure.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Confirmation with the booked hotel names will be received within 48 – 72 hours of booking, subject to availability.
• Child rate applies only when sharing with paying adults.
• Maximum 2 children per room.
• Once your purchase is complete, contact your local operator as per contact details provided in your voucher: (office phone number, emergency phone number – outside office hours, email address, etc.) for more information to organize pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
• For the free visa exemption service, kindly contact the local operator: send your full arrival and departure details with your passport copies for meet and assist service upon arrival.
• For Jordan Pass holders: Please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination.
• Jordan Pass holders do not require meet and assist service for visa exemption, since free visa is included in the Jordan Pass.
• Order of visits may change.
• Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
• Strollers and car seats for infants, by request.
• Most local hotels in Jordan except 5 stars franchise hotels do not offer alcohol, if you do not wish to stay in a dry hotel that does not serve alcohol, please contact Zaid Tours and Travel.
• Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
• Swim suit is required.
• For Golf Cart service at Petra, by request.
• Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
