Classic Jordan

Welcome to Jordan! Our local representative will pick you up from the Queen Alia International Airport on schedule and then escort you to the hotel at downtown Amman. Have a good rest after the check-in.

Accommodation: Down Town Hotel Apartments or similar

After breakfast, our English-speaking driver will take you to the Roman Ruins of Jerash located 50 km (31 mi) from Amman. Jerash, once a part of Decapolis League ruled by Pompey, has one of the best preserved sites of prominent Roman structures outside Italy. Inside the city, there are colonnaded streets and grand hippodrome, theaters, temples and baths. The site covers a large area and the sightseeing usually requires half a day. It is suggested that you wear a pair of comfortable walking shoes, bring enough water and food, and protect yourself from sunburn.  

Next, we will drive north to visit Ajloun Castle situated on a hilltop of Mount Ajloun. It is a 12th-century fortress built under the command of Muslim military leader Saladin to protect the city against Crusader attacks. From the top of the fortress, you could overlook the entire Jordan Valley and neighboring desert landscape. When the visit is finished, we will send you back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Down Town Hotel Apartments or similar

In the early morning, the driver will transfer you to Madaba, the ancient city of mosaics, a must-see destination. There you will first visit the Church of Saint George internationally famous for a Byzantine-ear mosaic map showing astounding details of the Holy Land sites. Then we will take you to Madaba Archaeological Park, an open-air museum showcasing the ruins of old civilizations and some finest mosaics collected from Madaba area. The Virgin Mary Church inside built in the 6th century is definitely worth a visit. 

Afterwards, we will go to the Mount Nebo, one of the holiest sites in Jordan. It is believed that God showed Moses the Holy Land over there and Moses might be buried somewhere on the mountain after death. Later, we will drive to the Dead Sea, jokingly called the "the navel of the world" for being the world's lowest point on the earth surface. As a scenic hypersaline lake, Dead Sea offers plenty of interesting activities for visitors. You could enjoy a wonderful time floating in the mineral water while reading, experiencing a magical mud skin care, hiking to nearby salt caves or just simply viewing a beautiful sunset.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Hotel

Today, we will extend the itinerary to Dana Natural Reserve. It is the largest nature reserve in Jordan, covering some 320 square kilometers (124 square miles) of vast wadis in the west and rolling mountains connecting to the Rift Valley in the east, and supporting a great variety of wild animals, birds and plants. After the sightseeing at the Reserve, we will drive to Petra and en route visit the Shobak Castle, built in 1115 by the Crusader King Baldwin Ⅰ to control the trade between Egypt and Syria. After arrival at Petra, stay overnight at a local hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Petra Guest House

Today we will tour the old city Petra, the capital of the ancient Nabataean Kingdom. The city, almost caved from surrounding pink and red colored sandstone mountains, features rock-cut architectures and unique water conduit system. During the following 2 hours, the spot guide over there will show you around the essence of this site. From the entrance, you will enjoy a horse ride down to Siq, a dark and narrow gorge. Then walk through the gorge to visit Al-Khazneh, one of Petra's most exquisite temples and a 2,000-year-old Hellenistic style monument entirely hewn into the cliff. When the guided tour is over, you could go on exploring other places inside the city by yourself if interested. In the afternoon, we will go south to Wadi Rum, a 1.5 hours' drive from Petra. After arrival, check in at the local camp and have dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: SunCity Camp

Today, you could get up early to enjoy the breathtaking sunset over the desert. Wadi Rum, reputed as the "The Valley of the Moon", is famous for its unworldly mesmerizing landscape of the gigantic red-rock formations, sweeping red sand dunes and clear night sky. A 3-hour morning jeep tour will take you to experience the beauty of this amazing land. After the desert tour, we will drive for 300 km (186 mi) back to Amman. After arrival, check in the local hotel for a good rest.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Down Town Hotel Apartments or similar

After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted to the airport. Thanks for taking this 7 days Jordan tour with us. Wish you all the best!

Meals: Breakfast