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- Destination: Jordan
- Duration: 7 Days
- Tour Type: Private & Bespoke
- Tour Style: Classic
About This Trip
This unforgettable Jordan Vacation is a perfectly crafted 7-day journey designed to showcase the country’s most iconic historical landmarks and natural wonders in comfort and style. From the vibrant capital of Amman and the remarkably preserved Roman ruins of Jerash to the biblical sites of Mount Nebo and Madaba, this private tour offers a deep cultural immersion into Jordan’s ancient past and rich heritage. Every experience is thoughtfully planned to balance guided sightseeing with relaxed exploration, making it ideal for first-time visitors and culture lovers alike.
You start in Amman, where Roman columns stand beside busy modern streets, then travel south along the old Kings' Highway to Mount Nebo, Madaba and Petra. After a full day in the Nabataean capital, you spend a night in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, then finish by floating in the lowest lake on Earth. The trip is private and customizable, with a local driver and guide throughout, and suits first-time visitors who want the highlights at a comfortable pace.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1
Amman
Airport pickup, hotel check-in, evening walk downtown
2
Amman and Jerash
Roman city of Jerash, Amman Citadel, Roman Theater
3
Mount Nebo, Madaba, Petra
Moses Memorial, Madaba mosaic map, drive to Petra
4
Petra
The Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs, Monastery hike
5
Wadi Rum
Jeep tour, Bedouin dinner, stargazing
6
Dead Sea
Floating, mineral mud, free afternoon
7
Amman
Transfer and departure
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive in Amman
Your driver meets you at Queen Alia International Airport and takes you to your hotel. Rest after the flight, then explore downtown if you have energy, with its hillside streets, spice shops and sweet stalls selling knafeh. Your guide drops by to go over the week.
Highlights: Arrival in Amman, private airport transfer, hotel check-in, optional evening walk, first taste of Jordanian culture.
- Amman
- Day 2: Jerash and Amman
Drive north to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities anywhere. Walk through Hadrian’s Arch, the Oval Plaza and the colonnaded main street, and sit in the Southern Theater. Back in Amman, climb the Citadel for views over the city, see the Temple of Hercules, and visit the Roman Theater and the Folklore Museum.
Highlights: Jerash Roman ruins, Hadrian’s Arch, Oval Plaza, Amman Citadel, Roman Theater, cultural museums.
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- Amman
- Day 3: Mount Nebo, Madaba and the Road to Petra
Start at Mount Nebo, where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land. Then stop in Madaba to see the 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land inside St. George’s Church. Continue south along the Kings’ Highway through canyons and desert, arriving in Petra by evening. This is a long driving day, so plan for an early start.
Highlights: Mount Nebo viewpoint, Moses Memorial Church, Madaba Mosaic Map, St. George’s Church, scenic drive to Petra.
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- Petra
- Day 4: A Full Day in Petra
Walk through the narrow Siq canyon and come out facing the Treasury. Continue past the Royal Tombs and the Street of Facades, then decide how far to go. The climb to the Monastery is roughly 800 steps, but it is quieter and less crowded than the Treasury. Your guide explains how the Nabataeans built a trading empire in the desert.
Highlights: Petra UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siq walkway, Treasury, royal tombs, Monastery hike, rock-cut architecture.
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- Petra
- Day 5: Petra to Wadi Rum
Drive south to Wadi Rum, the Valley of the Moon. Ride a 4×4 across red dunes between sandstone mountains, stop at rock inscriptions and learn about Bedouin life. As the sun sets, enjoy a traditional dinner at camp, then lie back under a sky with very little light pollution.
Highlights: Wadi Rum desert, 4×4 jeep safari, sandstone mountains, Bedouin culture, desert camp, stargazing.
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- Wadi Rum
- Day 6: Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea
After breakfast, journey from the dramatic desert scenery to the tranquil shores of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. Spend the afternoon floating effortlessly in mineral-rich waters, applying natural mud treatments, or relaxing at your resort. This day offers a perfect wellness-focused contrast to the cultural exploration of your Jordan Vacation.
Highlights: Dead Sea floating, mineral-rich waters, natural mud therapy, relaxation and wellness.
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- Dead Sea
- Day 7: Dead Sea – Amman | Departure from Jordan
Enjoy your final morning at the Dead Sea with free time to relax or take in the unique landscape. Later, transfer back to Amman for your departure flight from Queen Alia International Airport. Depart Jordan with unforgettable memories of ancient civilizations, desert adventures, and natural wonders experienced throughout your enriching Jordan Vacation.
Highlights: Leisure time at Dead Sea, private transfer, departure from Amman, end of Jordan Vacation.
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