6 Days of Jordan from Aqaba

Aqaba Airport, Jordan - Amman Airport, Jordan
  • Spices & Herbs Shop
  • Wadi Rum
  • Dead Sea Sunset
  • Aqaba Revolt Plaza

Details

6 Days | 5 Nights

Tour Types: Private
Runs: Every day
Accommodation: 4* Hotels, Camp
Minimum Age: 2

Tour Description


This tour starts at Aqaba Airport, Port or Araba Border, begin the day with a short tour in Aqaba. Then head on to Wadi Rum desert ideal for camel, jeep ride, hiking and more. Continue to Petra, visit the archaeological lost city. Travel to the Dead Sea via Kings Highway an ancient caravan route, en route have a glimpse of the Shobak Castle. Before the journey ends, we visit the well know Jerash ruins and Amman City.

Highlights

  • Aqaba City Tour.
  • Drive along the famous ancient caravan route.
  • Visit an old monastery overlooking the Jordan Valley.
  • Have a round in the Archaeological Museum.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Aqaba Airport - Aqaba City Tour - Wadi Rum Jeep Ride - Wadi Rum    

3 Stops

1

Aqaba Airport

Our representative welcomes you with a signage at Aqaba airport and drive shortly to the city .

10 mins

2

Aqaba City

Visit the Mamluk Fort, see the archaeological dig Ayla and free time for shopping in the Souq.

30 mins

3

Wadi Rum

From here, drive 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. Dinner and overnight at camp.

2 hours

Aladdin Camp or similar
Dinner

Day 2
Wadi Rum Camel Riding - Petra Visit - Petra    

2 Stops

1

Wadi Rum

Today, meet your camel guide with his camel. Start to ride towards the red sand dunes through Rum and Um Ishrin valleys. On the way, you will have a stop at Lawrence's spring. After looking at the Nabatean inscriptions in Anfashiyeh you leave the camels and transfer to the visitor's center.

1 hour

2

Petra

From here, drive 1.5 hours to the red rose city Petra, the biggest attraction of Jordan. First established around 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and laid the foundation of a commercial empire that extended into Syria. With the guide, pass the canyon, the so-called Siq, to see the most beautiful monument: the Treasury. Continue via the Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle. The guide says farewell to you at the restaurant area where you will visit other sites on your own. Then walk back the same route to the entrance gate of Petra. Proceed to your hotel and overnight.

4 hours

4* Petra Moon Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 3
Petra - Shobak Castle - King's Way - Dead Sea    

3 Stops

1

Shobak

We start the day with a visit to the Crusader castle in Shobak built by King Baldwin I. of Jerusalem.

1 hour

2

King’s Way

Then drive along the famous ancient caravan route the King's Way.

4 hours

3

Dead Sea

Continue to your hotel at the Dead Sea. With 400 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth, where ever since the days of Herod the Great, people have flocked to in search of its curative secrets. The area is characterized by high annual temperatures, low humidity and high atmospheric pressure, the air is extremely oxygen rich. With the highest content of minerals and salts in the world, the Dead Sea water possesses anti-inflammatory properties, and dark mud found on its shores have been used for over 2000 years for therapeutic purposes. Check in and remainder of the day is free for your leisure.

1 hour

4* Holiday Inn Resort or similar
Breakfast

Day 4
Dead Sea - Free Day Morning - Madaba - Mt Nebo - Amman    

3 Stops

1

Madaba

After check out, drive to the town of Madaba, where you find the famous 6th century mosaic map of Palestine in St. George’s church.

30 mins

2

Mt Nebo

After that, continue to Mt. Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the promised land before he died and alleged to be his burial place. You visit an old monastery overlooking the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and parts of the Holy Land.

45 mins

3

Amman

Continue to your Amman Hotel, check in and overnight.

1 hour

4* Downtown Hotel Apartment or similar
Breakfast

Day 5
Amman - Jerash - Amman City Tour - Amman    

2 Stops

1

Jerash

Journey out north to Jerash, the best example of a Roman provincial city in the whole Middle East comprising paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theatres, and spacious public squares and plazas.

2 hours

2

Amman City

Next to the capital of Jordan, Amman, already mentioned in the Bible as Rabbath Ammon, is a bustling modern city. The historical places are located in downtown, where we visit the Citadel with remains from the Roman to the early Islamic period. Then we have a round in the Archaeological Museum. We stroll via the Souq, where you get an idea of everyday life, to the Roman Theatre from 2nd century with 6000 seats. Overnight Amman hotel.

3 hours

4* Downtown Hotel Apartment or similar
Breakfast

Day 6
Amman - Amman Airport    

1 Stop

1

Amman Airport

Breakfast, latest check out 12:00, according to departure time transfer to Amman Airport to say farewell.

45 mins

Breakfast

Inclusions


  • Transfers in private, air conditioned vehicle with English speaking, assisting driver.
  • Mineral water on board of the vehicle
  • 700 meters horse ride in Petra (not mandatory, horse handlers expects a tip).
  • Entrance fee to mentioned sites.
  • English speaking spot guide in Jerash (1 hour).
  • English speaking spot guide in Petra (2.5 hours, main gate to restaurant area).
  • Camel riding & jeep tour Wadi Rum with Bedouin guide.
  • 2x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Amman.
  • 1x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Dead Sea.
  • 1x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Petra.
  • 1x overnight Wadi Rum Camp with breakfast and dinner, private tent/sharing bathroom.
  • Entry visa to Jordan for non-restricted nationalities (passport details needs at least 72 hours prior arrival).

Exclusions


  •  Airfare.  
  •   Travel Insurance.  
  •  Entry visa for restricted nationals. 
  •  Meals and beverage not stated.  
  •  Tips, portage and private expenses.  
  •  New Year's gala dinner supplement if any.  
  •  Others not mentioned in the inclusions.  

Practical Info


• For entry visa regularities see our blog Visa and Passport Requirements.
• Official check in time at hotels 15:00 – check out time at hotels 12:00.
• Breakfast at hotels is served in the main restaurant.
• The driver/tour guide escorts you according to the booked itinerary, he is not 24/7 at your disposal.
• You walk several km in Petra, so bear in mind good walking shoes and a backpack for beverage, camera etc.
• The spot guides in Jerash & Petra are licensed by the Ministry of Tourism in Jordan and are not part of our team.
• In case of rain the government may decide to close Petra for safety and security reasons.
• For the Dead Sea beach don’t forget swimwear, flip flops and water sandals.
• The Petra ticket includes a 700 meters horse ride from the main gate to the beginning of the Siq. The ride is not mandatory; the horse handler expects a tip of 5 JOD per horse.
• 4x4s in Wadi Rum are old vehicles without A/C and seat belt. They belong to the local Bedouin association.
• For camping we recommend to bring the following: sleeping bag, backpack, towel, flashlight, comfortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, headgear / scarf as protection against sun and wind, hygiene products, toilet paper, first aid kit (for headaches, cold, etc.).
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and depending on season pack sun protection.
• Araba Border opening hours: Sun- Thu 08:30-15:00, Fri & Sat is closed. May change without prior notice.
• To respect the local culture please cover shoulders and knees.
• It is not permitted to bring telescopes or drones without permission to Jordan.



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:
• 25 $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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