Soft adventure in Jordan: Petra & Wadi Rum
Discover the best of Jordan and enjoy a 5-day adventure in this beautiful land.
Explore gorgeous desert fortresses, pay a visit to amazing cities like Jerash and Ajloun and discover their sights. See where "The Martian" was a shot in Wadi Rum and visit the place where Lawrence of Arabia lived.
Of course, relaxing at the beaches of the Red Sea is a must! Finally, see one of the best preserved coral reefs in the world on an adventure you will never forget.
Services
Included:
- 4 nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
- Free visa (subject to change)
- Airport transfers as per the itinerary
- Private transfers with English-speaking guide
- English-speaking guide in Petra and Jerash for 1.5-2 hours
- Activities & admission fees to sites as per the itinerary
- 2 small bottles of mineral water per person per day
Excluded:
- International flights
- Departure taxes
- Any meals & drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Carriages in Petra
- Travel insurance
- Tips & gratuities
Optional:
- Private guide service
- New Year Gala Dinner
Itinerary at a Glance
Queen Alia Airport - Amman City Tour - Amman
Welcome to Jordan
Amman - Madaba, Mount Nebo - Petra
Cruising Kings Highway
Petra Visit - Rum Valley
UNESCO World Heritage Petra
Wadi Rum - Jeep Ride 2 Hrs - Amman
Desert Impressions
Amman - Queen Alia Airport
Goodbye, Jordan!
Detailed Itinerary
Queen Alia Airport - Amman City Tour - Amman
Day 1: Welcome to Jordan
Your driver will meet you at Queen Alia International Airport, and transfer you to your hotel in Amman. After check-in and resting for a couple of hours, you will be picked up and taken on a half-day city tour of Amman, the lively capital of Jordan.
Visit highlights like the Citadel, Roman Theater, King Abdullah Mosque, and delve into vibrant bazaars. And don't forget to sample some delicious middle-eastern food!
Amman - Madaba, Mount Nebo - Petra
Day 2: Cruising Kings Highway
After breakfast, drive along the 2000-year-old Kings Highway: the ancient road mentioned in the Bible, which links prehistoric villages from the Stone Age and biblical towns. Stop at Madaba, ‘The City of Mosaics’, 30 km south of Amman. Visit the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George with the famous 6th Century Byzantine mosaic map of the Holy Land and other biblical sites.
Proceed to Mt. Nebo, known as the burial-place of Prophet Moses. The mountain, which rises to 840 m altitude offers a spectacular view of the Holy Land. Continue driving via the Kings Highway to Kerak, a magnificent Crusader Castle built in the 12th century AD, situated on a hilltop about 1000 meters above sea level and surrounded by beautiful valleys on three sides.
Proceed to Petra for overnight.
Petra Visit - Rum Valley
Day 3: UNESCO World Heritage Petra
After breakfast, you will visit breathtaking Petra. The rose-red city is one of the most magnificent and mysterious cities in the world.
Starting from the entrance you will take a horseback ride for around 300 Meters to the beginning of the Siq (not recommended for elderly people), then walk through the narrow gorge ( 1 Kilometer on Foot) until you reach the Treasury.
Then proceed to the Nabatean Tombs, the Roman Theater, and the Colonnaded Street. After soaking in the most iconic of sandstone facades, you will travel on to the Rum Valley for dinner and overnight
Wadi Rum - Jeep Ride 2 Hrs - Amman
Day 4: Desert Impressions
After breakfast, embark on an adventurous 2-hour ride in a Jeep through Wadi Rum, another UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy the various landscapes of the desert with bizarre rock formations and colorful sandstone mountains, the set of famous movies like "Lawrence of Arabia" or "The Martian".
After lunch, it is time for the transfer back to Amman for your last over-night.
Amman - Queen Alia Airport
Day 5: Goodbye, Jordan!
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel, and transferred to Queen Alia Airport for your flight home or to your next destination.
