Best of Jordan

TJD01: 8 Days Private Tour of Amman - Ajloun - Jerash - Salt - Madaba - Mt. Nebo - Kerak - Petra - Wadi Rum - Dead Sea - Amman
Tour Type: Private Tour, any parts of the itinerary can be customized
Guide: English-speaking driver guide, experienced and knowledgeable
Accommodation: 4-star handpicked hotels & featured camps
Meals: Authentic local cuisines and western-style food for your choice

Highlights:
  • Overlook the landscape of Jordan Valley on the top of Mount Ajloun.
  • Visit the historical churches and Byzantine mosaic in Madaba.
  • Ride a horse to explore the Petra old city.
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Day 1 Arrival in Amman, Airport pick-up
Welcome to Jordan! Our local representative will pick you up from the airport and drive you to the hotel. Have a good rest after the check-in.

Accommodation: Down Town Hotel Apartments or similar
Petra, Jordan
Al Khazneh, Petra
Day 2 Northern tour of Amman with Ajloun, Jerash and Salt
After breakfast, your driver will pick you up on time. Then your best Jordan private tour will begin with a visit to Ajloun Castle on the top of Mount Ajloun. It is a 12th-century Muslim fortress built under the rule of military leader Saladin to protect the country from Crusaders. From the top of the mount, you could overlook the fascinating landscape of Jordan Valley and its surrounding desert. 

Then you will be driven to the Roman Ruins of Jerash. It is one of the largest and most well-preserved sites of Roman architectures in the world. The English-speaking spot guide there will take you to explore the magnificent ceremonial gates, colonnaded venues as well as temples and theatres. The guided tours will last about 2 hours. 

Then you will be transferred to Salt, once served as the administrative capital of Jordan during the Ottomans period. As the reminder of Ottmans days, the yellow sandstone buildings with domed roofs and featured tall and arched windows are still in good shape. After the visit, our driver will escort you back to Amman.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Down Town Hotel Apartments or similar
Day 3 Private transfer from Amman to Petra, with visits in Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Wadi Mujib, Kerak
After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to Madaba, widely known for its historical churches and Byzantine mosaics. There you will visit the Church of the Saint George and its treasure - the Madaba Mosaic Map. Then you will go to the Madaba Archaeological Park. There are centuries old churches like Church of Virgin Mary with remarkable mosaic paintings from Madaba area.

Then your driver will send you to visit the Mount Nepo, located 8 km (5 mi) from Madaba. It is said that Moses have seen the Promise Land from there. This holy site has a church, a small museum and several observation platforms to view the Jordan River and plains. On the way driving to Kerak Castle, you will have some time to take pictures at the breathtaking sandstone canyons of Wadi Mujib. After the visit to Kerak Castle, a famous Crusader stronghold with impressive military architecture designs, you will be transferred to Petra and overnight at a local guest house.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Petra Guest House
Dead Sea
Dead Sea
Wadi Rum, Jordan
Wadi Rum, Jordan
Day 4 Petra highlight tour with Siq and Treasure
Petra, also called the Rose City, is an archaeological city half-built and half-carved into the rocks of pink and red-colored mountains. Here in the company of an English-speaking guide, you will spend about 2 hours tour around the old city. You will ride a horse from the entrance gate to Siq Gorge, then traverse the narrow and soaring gorge to visit Al Khazneh, one of Petra's most elaborate temples and other sites. After the visit, the driver will escort you back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Petra Guest House
Day 5 Little Petra and Wadi Rum
Today we will drive north for 7 km (4 mi) to Little Petra, which has similar stone-built architectures to Petra. Archaeologists believe it was an agricultural center and trading suburb of the larger city to the south. Later we will drive south to Wadi Rum, popularly known as the Valley of the Moon, featuring desert landscape with bright shades of red sandstones, natural canyons and arches, and prehistoric rock carvings. After arrival, enjoy a 3-hour jeep tour to discover this amazing desert valley. Dinner and overnight at the local camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: SunCity Camp
Day 6 Wadi Rum and Dead Sea
After breakfast, our driver will take you to the Dead Sea, the highlights of this itinerary. Dead Sea, undoubtedly one of the earth's most unique places, is a hypersaline lake 423 meters (1,388 feet) below the sea level, making it the lowest point on earth. It is also a center for health treatment due to mineral content of the water and natural bacteriostatic environment. Besides floating in the salt lake, you could also try its black mud body massage, explore the salt caves and meet the local Bedouins. 

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Hotel
Madaba, Jordan
Madaba
Wadi Rum, Jordan
Wadi Rum
Day 7 Private transfer from Dead Sea back to Amman for a city tour
On the seventh day, we will drive back to Amman after breakfast. There will be a half-day city trip awaiting you. You will visit the Roman Theater, an epic landmark built in the 2nd century and still used for hosting local events. Then go to the Amman Citadel, a stunning historical fortress situated on the city's highest hill. After the visit to Royal Automobile Museum, showcasing King Hussein's personal collection of 70 classic cars and motorbikes, the rest time will be free for you. You could go back to the hotel, explore the rest of the city on your own or go shopping.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Down Town Hotel Apartments or similar
Day 8 Departure from Amman
After breakfast, our driver will send you to the airport according to your flight schedule. Thanks for your trust. Hope you have a fabulous holiday with us.

Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
Tour Prices
2024 & 2025 Special: 10% off - Book before Apr 30, 2024
Travelers2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
Mar-May, Sep-NovUSD1649 USD1484USD1589 USD1430
Dec-Feb, Jun-AugUSD1509 USD1358USD1499 USD1349
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
  • The prices in red reflect 10% discount.
  • Any part of the itinerary e.g. tour length, activities & hotels can be tailored to your individual interests.
Price Includes
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
  • Service of English speaking guides in Jerash and Petra
  • Service of private driver and air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees for all tourist sites as per the itinerary
  • Wadi Rum desert tour in a 4x4 vehicle for 3 hours
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Price Excludes
  • International flights into and out Jordan
  • Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Jordan visa fees
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