Unique Jordan 8-day pilgrim tour
This 8-day tour will let you experience Jordan from a different perspective.
Jordan is home to so many religious sites and monuments waiting to be explored. From well-known places such as Mount Nebo and the St. George church to lesser visited places such as the Jesus Cave in Ajloun or Mukawer.
Visit many of the religious sites in Jordan and customize your journey with the help of our local experts to plan a trip beyond your imagination.
Services
Included:
- 7 nigths accommodation in 3-star hotels, homestay, and a Bedouin camp
- 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
- Airport transfers as per the itinerary
- Private transfers in air-conditioned car with English-speaking driver
- Activities & admission fees to sites as per the itinerary
- English-speaking guide in Petra
Excluded:
- International flights
- Any meals & drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees
- Visa fees
Optional:
- Speak to your local expert if there's an experience that you'd really love to include in your trip
Itinerary at a Glance
Queen Alia International Airport - Madaba
Welcome To Jordan!
Madaba - Mount Nebo - Bethany Beyond The Jordan
More Than Just A City Tour In Madaba!
Madaba - Ajloun - Orjan
Discover The Ruins in Mar Elias
Orjan - Pella - Amman
A Walk Along The Abraham Path
Amman - Dana Nature Reserve - Petra
Discover The Gems In The South
Petra
Explore The Beauty Of Petra
Petra - Wadi Rum
An Impressive Tour In The Desert
Wadi Rum - Mukawer - Madaba
Discover The Wonders Of The Dead Sea
Detailed Itinerary
Queen Alia International Airport - Madaba
Day 1: Welcome To Jordan!
Amman - the capital and the largest city in Jordan will be the first place to greet you!
You will arrive at Queen Alia International Airport. Then, you will drive to Madaba, where you will be staying overnight. This is a perfect destination for you for your first day in Jordan. Madaba is an ancient city where you will have the unique opportunity to see astonishing old mosaics!
Madaba - Mount Nebo - Bethany Beyond The Jordan
Day 2: More Than Just A City Tour In Madaba!
This morning, you will start with a "city tour" in Madaba. You will visit famous religious sites that form the history of the Christian world and scriptures!
You will visit the St. George Church, known for its beautiful mosaics of the Promised Land. You will continue along to other churches and monuments in Madaba, such as the Shrine of the beheading of St. John the Baptist.
Your next destination is Mount Nebo. The mountain has two tops! On one of them is where Moses saw the Promised Land and the other top is where the Biblical City of Nebo is supposed to be. Afterwards, you will continue towards Bethany, where John the Baptist, baptized Jesus. Oh, you can also get baptized here if you wish!
Madaba - Ajloun - Orjan
Day 3: Discover The Ruins in Mar Elias
After breakfast, you will drive from Madaba to Ajloun. Here, you’ll start a hike along the ancient Abraham Path. With a local guide, you’ll go from the visitor's center of Ajloun to Mar Elias, where you'll find ruins of one of the oldest churches in Jordan which is dedicated to Prophet Elijah!
After a day of walking along this path, you’ll spend the night with a local family in Orjan, where you can taste traditional, home-made food!
Orjan - Pella - Amman
Day 4: A Walk Along The Abraham Path
Today, you will drive from Orjan to Beit Idis, the starting point of your next walk. You better wear your good shoes today for you will spend the day hiking and visiting more beautiful and religious places. From here, you will continue with the Abraham Path. You will be walking along the Jesus Cave and ruins of a Byzantine Church.
After a day of walking, you will drive back to Amman wherespend the night.
Amman - Dana Nature Reserve - Petra
Day 5: Discover The Gems In The South
In the morning, you will drive southwards from Amman to Petra via the Kings Highway. Enjoy your journey along this road which provides scenic views over the astonishing valleys. You will visit the Karak Crusaders Castle, the Dana Nature Reserve and if time permits it, Little Petra. You will definitely be in awe with the sights of the largest crusaders castle and largest nature reserve. These are true gems in the south of Jordan!
You will spend the night at a hotel in Petra.
Petra
Day 6: Explore The Beauty Of Petra
Today, you will have a full day to visit Petra - a UNESCO World Heritage site. Petra is without a doubt Jordan's most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction!
Walk your way through the mystic Siq, admire the beautiful Treasury and explore the site with its Colonnaded Street, and the Theater. If you still have energy and time left, visit the High Place of Sacrifice or the Monastery to make the most out of your visit to Petra.
Tonight, you’ll have time to explore the little village of Petra and enjoy some activities. You will stay overnight at a hotel in Petra.
Petra - Wadi Rum
Day 7: An Impressive Tour In The Desert
After breakfast, spend the morning at your own leisure in Petra.
In the afternoon, the driver will take you towards the famous desert of Wadi Rum. Wadi rum, also known as the "valley of the moon", features dramatic sandstone mountains. Along the way, you’ll see the landscape changing from the mountains of Petra to the moon landscape of Wadi Rum. As soon as you arrive in the Rum Village, you’ll continue with 4×4 jeeps for a tour in the most impressive parts of this desert. Visit sand dunes, rock bridges and arches, and inscriptions. This will undoubtedly be an unforgettable experience!
After the tour, you will drive to the camp for a traditional Bedouin dinner and an overnight stay in a Bedouin tent.
Wadi Rum - Mukawer - Madaba
Day 8: Discover The Wonders Of The Dead Sea
Today, you will drive towards the Dead Sea via Desert Highway. The road lets you take in sights of impressive mountain formations and silky sand dunes. Before you arrive at the Dead Sea, you’ll make a stop at the Pillar of Lot’s wife and the Cave of Lot. Next, you’ll stop for lunch and a swim in the Dead Sea at one of the beautiful resorts!
Afterwards, continue your journey to Mukawir to see the site where John the Baptist was beheaded, before finishing the journey at a hotel in Madaba for your overnight stay.
