From the majestic rock-carved facade of Petra to the vast desert wilderness of Wadi Rum and along the historical heights of Mount Nebo, this itinerary offers a perfectly curated pace to ensure you experience all of Jordan’s iconic sites. This tour serves as a perfect complement to your travels in the Middle East, Africa, or Europe, with Amman conveniently located just a short flight from major airports in the region.
Jordan's rich history and diverse landscapes offer an abundance of exploration opportunities, making it a destination you will want to revisit. This comprehensive tour encompasses all the major historical landmarks, enticing you to return sooner rather than later.
During your journey, immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring atmosphere of the Martian-like valleys of Wadi Rum. Here, you can embark on a 4x4 safari adventure driven by local Bedouins, marvel at wind-carved sandstone arches, and experience the timeless hospitality of the desert, enhancing your experience of this remarkable country.
Amman
Ajlun
Jerash
Dead Sea
Madaba
Mt Nebo
Umm Rasas
Petra
Little Petra
Wadi Rum
4WD Jeep Safari
Amman
Dead Sea
Selected Hotels on a HB Basis except 1st night on a BB basis
5 days escort guide from day 2 till 6
Transfers and transportation by modern car, van, mini bus, coach
Entrance fees for visits indicated in the program
Horses at Petra (tip not included)
Breakfast & Dinner included
2 hrs. in Bedouin vehicle in Wadi rum
Tips for Guide, Driver & Hotels & Horses
(allow USD15 per day)
Sunday or Wednesday
Arrival at Queen Alia International Airport.
Our Pink Lotus Tours representative will meet and assist you with your arrival procedures and visa formalities.
Exit to the hall
Transfer to Hotel to relax after your flight.
Standard Hotel: Mena Tyche (or similar)
Superior Hptel: Landmark or (similar)
Hotels are subject to availability
Monday or Thursday
Breakfast at hotel.
Depart to Ajloun, the Islamic castle Ajloun stands on top of 1123-meter high Jabel Auf. It was built in 1185 by the famous General Sultan Salah Ad-Din to protect the country against the Crusader attacks and to secure the pilgrim routes & was re-built on XIII century after Mongol destruction.
Continue driving to the one of Decapolis Cities, Jerash, the best example of a Roman provincial city in the Middle East, which is only 50 km north of Amman.
Jerash was built by Alexander the Great in 332BC and started to prosper after the Roman conquest in 63BC.
The Artemis Temple, the theatres, the Colonnaded Street and many other ancient buildings give you the feeling of the great civilization and the history of the region.
End of day tour, return back to Amman.
Dinner & Overnight in Amman
Breakfast at hotel
(PANORAMIC TOUR) Amman, capital of Jordan, to see the Citadel, roman theatre, the old city and the main streets and avenues, stroll through the busy souqs, then passing by the houses in the residential areas Abdoun
Continue drive to Madaba, well known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. Especially popular in Madaba is the 6th century mosaic map of Palestine on the floor of the orthodox St. George's Church. Continue to Mount Nebo, not far from Madaba. Mt. Nebo where Prophet Moses gazed across the Promised Land and also where he later died, here one can also find the remains of a church from the 4th century and a monastery with magnificent mosaics.
From the mountain enjoy a panoramic view of the Holy Land; usually Jericho is visible and on clear days Jerusalem is visible too. The importance of the place lies in being the last place visited by Moses. Proceed to Umm Rasas the site has been allied to the biblical settlement of Mephaat mentioned in the Book of Jeremiah. The Roman military utilized the site as a strategic garrison.
Continue drive to Petra.
Dinner & Overnight in Petra
Standard Hotel: P Quattro
Superior Hotel: The Nabatean Castle (or similar)
Hotels are subject to availability at the time of booking
Visit to the Red Rose City, the capital of the Nabataeans.
During the visit, discover the most important and representative monuments carved into the rock by the Nabataeans. The Treasury, famous and internationally known monument made into a film in one of the Indiana Jones movies, the Tombs of colors, the Royal Tombs, the Monastery. Petra is one of those places in the world where you have to go at least once in a lifetime.
Return to hotel after the visit.
Dinner & Overnight in Petra
Breakfast and departure to the nearby town of Al BEIDA, also known as LITTLE PETRA. Visit of this caravan serais.
Continue towards Wadi Rum. After 1 hour and 30 minutes of road, we reached the desert of Lawrence of Arabia.
4WD Jeep Safari The visit lasts two hours, and is carried out in 4 x 4 vehicles driven by Bedouins, (6 people per car) consists of a small incursion into the lunar landscape of this desert. On our walk we will observe the wonders that nature has done and the erosion of rocks and sand.
At the end of the visit, continue to the camp.
Dinner and Accommodation
Wadi Rum Desert Camp: Campamento
Breakfast at the camp then drive to the Dead sea the lowest point on earth, about 400m below sea level. The Dead Sea is mainly supplied by water from the Jordan River. While it is an experience to bath without sinking, the mineral-rich Dead Sea offers more; as it was one of the first spas in the world. Herod the Great, king of Judaea used it in the 1st century BC as health treatment. The water and the special conditions of the area have positive effects on dermatological and rheumatic diseases.
Free time at leisure.
Dinner and overnight
Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn
Superior Hotel: Movenpick
(or similar, subject to availability)
Free time in the Dead Sea
Some interesting facts:
Dead Sea Mud is some of the most mineral-rich mud on Earth, containing a total of 21 minerals! The list of minerals includes sodium, magnesium, calcium, bromine, iodine, zinc, bitumen, sulfur, and potassium. Many of these minerals have known therapeutic, detoxifying, relieving, and healing properties.
Floating in the Dead Sea is a unique experience but there are some things to remember
1. Bring an old or not so favourite swimsuit as the salt will tarnish and metal clips and the mud coukld stain them
2. Never get the salt in your eyes
3. Salt and mud is great for your skin but follow the guidelines for the length of time
3. Bring some rubber shoes as the salt crystals can be rough on the feet
After breakfast, checkout of hotel and transfer to Queen Alia International Airport
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