Jordan in a nutshell: 5-day tour from Aqaba
Enjoy a journey through Jordan, a jewel of the Middle East, as you experience the region’s rich and storied past and its bright and modern future. Jordan has its own distinct character, which by the end you'll come to hold dearly.
Learn about the region’s ancient history and culture in Wadi Rum and Petra while also visiting iconic natural landmarks and archeological sites. Along the way, experience the local hospitality of the people that make this country what it is today before ending the trip with a dip in the sea in Aqaba.
If you're looking to see another side to the Middle East unlike anything you've seen before, then this trip is for you. Plan your trip with the help of our experienced local experts and customize your itinerary today.
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Included:
- 3 nights accommodation in 3 or 4-star hotels
- 1 night accommodation in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum
- 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
- Private transfers in air-conditioned car with English-speaking guide
- Activities & admission fees to sites as per the itinerary
Excluded:
- International flights
- Visa fees & entry tickets (see jordanpass.jo)
- Guides at other sites
Optional:
- Sunset camel ride
- Petra Kitchen cooking class
Itinerary at a Glance
Aqaba - Wadi Rum
Welcome To Aqaba!
Little Petra - petra
Get Lost In The Majesty Of Petra
petra
Stand In Awe At Petra
Karak - Dead Sea
Bathe In The Dead Sea
Mt Nebo - Madaba - Aqaba
Morning Visit To Mount Nebo & Madaba, Then Farwell!
Detailed Itinerary
Aqaba - Wadi Rum
Day 1: Welcome To Aqaba!
Upon arrival into Aqaba's International Airport, look out for the friendly face of your private transfer welcoming you in arrivals who will assist you with your luggage before transporting you to your Bedouin Camp in the middle of Wadi Rum.
Along the way, look out the window and be amazed at this enchanting metropolis and daily life of its people who pass you by.
After an hour's drive, you'll arrive in this stunning scenescape before having dinner under the clear night sky.
Little Petra - petra
Day 2: Get Lost In The Majesty Of Petra
After breakfast, you'll embark on a four hour jeep tour of Wadi Rum's highlights – the Nabatean inscriptions, rock canyons and formations, Lawrence’s Spring and house.
It is a stupendous and timeless place, virtually untouched by humanity and its destructive forces. The weather and winds have carved the imposing, towering but natural monolithic skyscrapers.
Then after lunch your driver will collect you to go onto Petra. Make a stop at Little Petra, to visit this northern suburb of the main site before going to your hotel for an overnight stay.
petra
Day 3: Stand In Awe At Petra
Start your day with a visit to a genuine wonder of the world, Petra, the Red Rose city.
The ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan’s national treasures and by far its best known tourist attraction. Petra is the legacy of the Nabateans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. Admired then for its refined culture, massive architecture and ingenious complex of dams and water channels, Petra is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site
We’ll take you through magnificent sandstone cliffs, canyons, and caverns which empty out into awe-inspiring buildings carved into the stone. The tour includes horseback riding through the "Ciq" (Canyon), which merges with a captivating view of the pink stone Treasury, the Roman Theater and more.
Karak - Dead Sea
Day 4: Bathe In The Dead Sea
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, we hope that you are ready for one final adventure in Jordan.
The next stop is the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth and one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water but first we'll stop at Karak, to visit the ruins of this Crusader Castle.
Once we've arrived at the Dead Sea, take a dip in the waters that are 10 times saltier than the ocean its mineral rich waters and beach mud are famous for its healing properties.
Mt Nebo - Madaba - Aqaba
Day 5: Morning Visit To Mount Nebo & Madaba, Then Farwell!
Today, you'll start with a visit historic Mount Nebo, one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan, the place where Moses was buried. A quaint Byzantine church was built there by early Christians and remains a site of immense solemnity.
After that, next on the list is the Madaba, the City of Mosaics, best known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics and home to the famous 6th century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land.
At an arranged time you will be transferred to Aqaba International Airport for your international flight back home. We hope you have had a memorable trip and wish you pleasant onward travels!
