8-Night Best of Jordan Including 1 Night Wadi Rum,Aqaba & DeadSea

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Sunday: Amman Queen Alia International Airport - Amman (D) 40 KM⌄

   Start your Jordan experience with an airport transfer to your hotel in Amman after arriving to Amman Queen Alia International Airport with meet and assist service. Check in, dinner and overnight

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Amman Hotel

2. 2Monday: Amman Panoramic City Tour – Jerash – Amman (B, D) 120 KM⌄

   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.

   Departure to Jerash, one of the most complete and best-preserved cities of the Roman Empire. Visit its streets, theaters, temples like the temple of Zeus and Artemis, walk the colonnaded street and other significant places like the oval plaza

   Return to Amman. Dinner and overnight in Amman hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Amman Hotel

3. 3Tuesday: Amman Free Day at leisure (B, D)⌄

   Start your day with breakfast at your hotel. Free time at leisure in Amman city on your own to enjoy this enchanting city for a walk in the down town area or visit the Jordan Museum or The Royal Automobile Museum. Optional visits available upon request. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Amman Hotel

4. 4Wednesday: Amman - Madaba – Mount Nebo – Karak or Shobak- Petra (B, D) 420 KM⌄

   Breakfast at the hotel.

   Departure to 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.

   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.

   Then transfer to Karak or Shobak thru the Kings Highway; known as the Silk Road for silk, perfume, and spices trade to visit its Crusader Castle built in 1142 A.D.

   Continue to Petra. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Petra Hotel

5. 5Thursday: Petra (B, D) 5 – 10 KM⌄

   After breakfast, hotel pickup by your vehicle and driver, travel through the rugged desert landscapes to Petra, the ancient rock city. 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. 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. Free time to explore and walk up 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.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Petra Hotel

6. 6Friday: Petra – Wadi Rum (B, D) 160 KM⌄

   Start your day with breakfast at your hotel

   Travel south to the spectacular desert wilderness of Wadi Rum. Sometimes known as the Valley of the Moon for its lunar-like landscapes, this protected region of mountains, dunes, and canyons was where T.E. Lawrence, known as “Lawrence of Arabia” fought alongside the Bedouin locals in World War I. The locals have named many of the sites in Wadi Rum after Lawrence and numerous scenes from the iconic movie, Lawrence of Arabia, were filmed on location here. Besides, the recent well-known movies, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and The Martian, filmed by Hollywood super star Matt Damon. Enjoy an exhilarating 2-hour trip by 4x4 local jeep through this majestic place to immerse yourself in its serene beauty and ever-changing colors. Rumble along desert valleys, through narrow gorges and past red dunes and mountains; stop to take photos along the way. Dinner and overnight Wadi Rum Camp.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Wadi Rum Camp

7. 7Saturday: Wadi Rum - Aqaba (B) 90 KM⌄

   After Bedouin breakfast free time at leisure in Wadi Rum Desert

   Then transfer to Aqaba, to enjoy the beaches of the Red Sea. Aqaba is known for its weather and red corals. Enjoy the hotel facilities: Pool and beach, as well aqua activities if you wish like snorkeling on your own personal expense. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Aqaba Hotel

8. 8Sunday: Aqaba – Dead Sea (B, D) 320 KM⌄

   After breakfast, free time in Aqaba and check out from the hotel

   Enjoy a transfer to the Dead Sea hotel. The Dead Sea, the world's first natural spa and the lowest point on earth, sitting at 1,412 feet (430 meters) below sea level. This glittering inland sea contains extraordinarily high levels of salt and minerals, and offers up an incredible experience: the chance to float rather than swim! Wade in to experience a short floating session from the beach: it’s an unforgettable sensation. Free time at the Dead Sea to enjoy the hotel facilities: Pool, beach, and spa at your own personal expense. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Dead Sea Hotel

9. 9Monday: Dead Sea– Amman Queen Alia International Airport (B) 55 KM⌄

   Your visit to Jordan tour finishes after breakfast and check out of your hotel.

   Relax on a convenient airport drop-off at Amman Queen Alia International Airport at a time to fit your flight departure.

   Meals: Breakfast