7 Days Experience Jordan

Amman Airport, Jordan - Amman Airport, Jordan
  • Amman Citadel
  • Colonnaded Street in Jerash
  • Dana Reserve Village
  • West of Amman, Jordan

Details

7 Days | 6 Nights

Tour Types: Private
Runs: Every day
Accommodation: 4* Hotels
Minimum Age: 20

Tour Description


Experience the north, east and south of Jordan. This private tour brings you to the well preserved Jerash, Roman City of Umm Qais, to the amazing Desert castles in the east, explore the pilgrimage sites of Mt. Nebo. Visit the famous 6th B.C mosaic in Madaba, then to the Crusader castle at Shobak. Don't miss the famous Petra with its magnificent structure, lastly to the desert of Wadi Rum for an exciting jeep ride.

Highlights

  • Discover the Roman remains in Umm Qais and Jerash.
  • Time off at the Dead Sea.
  • Explore the red rock city Petra.
  • Have fun on a 4x4 jeep tour in Wadi Rum.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Amman Airport - Amman    

1 Stop

1

Amman Airport

Upon arrival to Queen Alia Airport Amman you will be welcomed with a signage after you passed through the customs. Transfer to the hotel in Amman for overnight.

50 mins

4* La Casa Hotel or similar

Day 2
Amman - Umm Qais - Jerash - Ajloun Castle - Amman    

4 Stops

1

Umm Qais

Early morning we drive two hours from Amman to Gadara (Umm Qais), which belonged to the famous Decapolis, a union of 10 cities, founded by Alexander the Great. Here you have an overwhelming view over the north Jordan Valley, the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee.

2 hours

2

Jerash

We leave to Jerash, the best example of a Roman provincial city in the whole Middle East. Visit Oval Plaza, Roman colonnaded street, the Nymphaeum and the Temple of Artemis.

2 hours

3

Ajloun Castle

Next stop is Ajloun the great 12th century Islamic castle built around 1184/85 by the famous Islamic leader Salah al-Din.

1 hour

4

Amman

Overnight Amman hotel.

1 hour

4* La Casa Hotel
Breakfast

Day 3
Amman - 3 Desert Castles - Amman City Tour - Amman    

2 Stops

1

3 Desert Castles

Today starts our tour to the Desert Castles in eastern Jordan. We visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Amra Castle with its zodiac dome and the early examples of Omayyad fresco paintings. Moreover, you view the fortress-like mysterious Qasr Kharanah and the black basalt Roman/Medieval Islamic fort at Azraq.

1.5 hours

2

Amman City Tour

Back in Amman, we discover the historical places in downtown. The Citadel hill with remains from the Roman to the early Islamic period, like the Umayyad Palace, enjoying views over hilly Amman and the Roman Theatre. We stroll via the Souq, where you get an idea of everyday life, and Jabal Amman with its distinctive early 20th century architecture. Overnight Amman hotel.

2.5 hours

4* La Casa Hotel
Breakfast

Day 4
Amman - Madaba - Mt. Nebo - Dead Sea - Dana View - Shobak Castle - Petra    

5 Stops

1

Madaba

Check out from the hotel and drive to Madaba, to view the famous mosaic 6th century map of Palestine in St. George's church.

30 mins

2

Mt Nebo

Short ride to Mt. Nebo. This is the place where Moses gazed at the Promised Land before he died and believed to be his burial place. You visit the old monastery, overlook the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and parts of the Holy Land.

45 mins

3

Dead Sea

At the Dead Sea Beach, the lowest point on earth, you have leisure time at the beach and the chance to float on salty waters (shower and locker rooms are available).

2 hours

4

Shobak Castle

Driving towards Petra we enjoy the view of Dana Reserve and visit in Shobak the Crusader castle built by King Baldwin I. of Jerusalem.

45 mins

5

Petra

Overnight Petra hotel.

1 hour

4* Petra Canyon Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 5
Petra Visit - Petra    

1 Stop

1

Petra

Visit the red rose city Petra, the biggest attraction of Jordan. Petra was first established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs, a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and founded a commercial empire. You can start the trip on horseback or by foot to the canyon, the so called Siq, and then walk to the most beautiful monument: the Treasury, from here to the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle. Time on your own. Overnight in Petra.

8 hours

4* Petra Moon Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 6
Petra - Wadi Rum - Amman    

2 Stops

1

Wadi Rum

In the morning we drive 1.5 hours southwards to the protected area of Wadi Rum, one of the most impressing desert landscapes in the world. Here still Bedouins live in a traditional way, and by 4x4 Jeep tour you discover canyons, sand dunes and Nabatean rock inscriptions.

3 hours

2

Amman

Then drive back to the capital Amman, overnight at hotel.

4 hours

4* La Casa Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 7
Amman - Amman Airport    

1 Stop

1

Amman Airport

Breakfast, latest check out 12:00 noon, dependent from your departure time transfer to Amman Airport to say farewell and board your flight.

50 mins

Breakfast

Inclusions


  • Meet & assist upon arrival.
  • 1 airport transfer upon arrival.
  • 1 airport transfer upon departure.
  • Transfers in A/C vehicle with English speaking, assisting driver.
  • 4 nights at hotel with breakfast in Amman.
  • English speaking spot guide in Jerash (about 1 hour).
  • 2 hours 4x4 Jeep tour in Wadi Rum desert.
  • English speaking spot guide in Petra (about 2.5 hours).
  • 2 night at hotel with breakfast in Petra.
  • Entrance fees to mentioned sites.

Exclusions


  •  Airfare. 
  •  Travel Insurance.  
  •  Entry Visa Jordan (free of charge possible, see Practical Info).  
  •  Meals and beverage not stated.  
  •  Tips, portage and private expenses.  
  •  New Year's gala dinner supplement if any 

Practical Info


• For entry visa and passport requirements Jordan see our blog post Jordan visa information.
• Find tips and information about visiting Petra in our article.
• Official check in time at hotels 15:00 – check out time at hotels 12:00.
• Read our tips for a visit to the Dead Sea.
• Take a look at our Wadi Rum travel guide.
• Official check in time at hotels 15:00 – check out time at hotels 12:00.

How to Book this Tour


After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. You need to pay then a 25% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due latest 14 days before tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 100 $USD of the total price of the trip for cancellations from the date of booking until 31 days before departure.
• 25% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 30 to 08 days before departure.
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 07 to 01 days before departure or no show.
- For refunds we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.
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