Jordan Pass 8-Night Best of Jordan: Jerash, Petra, Aqaba&Dead Sea

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9 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover Jerash, the Dead Sea, Petra, and the unique desert of Wadi Rum on this fabulous 8-night never forgetting tour of Jordan. Learn about the country’s enthralling history as the ancient Decapolis during the time of the Roman Empire in Jerash. Float in the Dead Sea’s salty waters and gaze over the rugged Moab Desert. Visit Saint George’s Church in Madaba and learn of the city’s biblical sites. Take in panoramic views over the Jordan Valley from Mount Nebo. Enjoy a full day’s sightseeing in UNESCO–listed Red Rose City of Petra and explore the desert of Wadi Rum to enjoy the marvelous colors of this unique shaped valley of moon desert. With an expert local English - Speaking Driver-Guide at your side, you will discover Jordan during city tours and excursions. Enjoy plenty of free time to discover the country. Choose from 3,4, and 5-star hotel accommodation. This tour also includes arrival and departure airport transfers, as well as breakfast and dinner for your convenience!

What's Included

Meals as per program (B=breakfast, D=dinner) 8 - Breakfast and 8 – Dinner
8 nights’ accommodation as per itinerary and hotel option booked
Seat in Coach - Small Joined Group Service
Arrival and Departure Airport Transfers
4-nights Amman, 2-nights Petra, 1-night Aqaba, and 1-night Dead Sea
Transport by leisure air-conditioned vehicle with English-Speaking Driver
Local English-Speaking Guide at Jerash, Madaba Saint George Church, and Petra classic visit
Dinner (Optional[8])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[8])
Breakfast
Free WI-FI on board the vehicle
Meet and Assist Service upon arrival
Meals (Lunches), not specified in the program
Beverages
Gratuities – recommended
Jordan Pass with Visa Entry (Jordan Pass purchased by the travelers directly)
Entrance Fees and Classic 2 hours Wadi Rum Jeep Tour.
Amman Citadel Local Guide
Personal expenses
Any other service not mentioned

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Departure Point: Amman International Airport Directions: The driver will be waiting for you at the arrival hall after immigration, custom area, and luggage pickup holding a sign with the Lead Passengers’ name outside Starbucks Café area.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    (Sunday): Amman Queen Alia International Airport - Amman (D) 40 KM

    1 stop
  • 1
    Amman Governorate

    Transfer from Amman Queen Alia International Airport to the hotel in Amman. Dinner and overnight in Amman hotel.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    (Monday): Amman Panoramic City Tour – Jerash – Amman (B, D) 120 KM

    3 stops
  • 2
    Amman Governorate

    Breakfast then pick up from hotel in Amman. Panoramic tour of the city, known as Philadelphia: Pass by the city center, downtown with its Roman Theater, Citadel, traditional markets, churches, mosques like King Abdullah Blue Mosque next to the parliament; then head to the Abdali Boulevard and the new modern city with its residential neighborhood.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Jerash Ruins

    Departure to Jerash, one of the most complete and best-preserved cities of the Roman Empire. Visit its streets, theaters, temples like the temple of Zeus and Artemis, walk the colonnaded street and other significant places like the oval plaza.

    4 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Amman

    Return to Amman. Dinner and overnight in Amman hotel.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    (Tuesday): Amman Free Day at leisure (B, D)

    1 stop
  • 5
    Amman

    Start your day with breakfast at your hotel. Free time at leisure in Amman city on your own to enjoy this enchanting city for a walk in the down town area or visit the Jordan Museum or The Royal Automobile Museum. Optional visits available by request. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    (Wednesday): Amman - Madaba – Mount Nebo – Karak or Shobak- Petra (B, D) 420 KM

    4 stops
  • 6
    Madaba

    Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Madaba the "City of Mosaics" where you will visit the church of Saint George which houses the map of the Holy Land made in 571 A. D.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Mount Nebo

    Continue to Mount Nebo, known as the tomb of Moses, from whose summit a magnificent view of the Jordan Valley and visit its Franciscan Church.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Karak Castle

    Then transfer to Karak or Shobak thru the Kings Highway; known as the Silk Road for silk, spices, and perfume trade to visit its Crusader Castle built in 1142 A.D.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Petra - Wadi Musa

    Continue to Petra. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    (Thursday): Petra (B, D) 5 – 10 KM

    2 stops
  • 10
    Petra - Wadi Musa

    After breakfast, hotel pickup by your vehicle and driver, travel through the rugged desert landscapes to Petra, the ancient rock city. Enjoy a 2-hour tour of this awe-inspiring Nabatean city and UNESCO World Heritage site with a local guide. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Petra was carved into a sandstone gorge more than 2,000 years ago to dominate the trading routes of ancient Arabia and is rightly regarded as the jewel in the crown of Jordan’s historic sites. Walk along the narrow “Siq”, the high-walled fissure in the rocks that winds into the heart of the city. Then, stop in your tracks at your first breathtaking glimpse of the Treasury, known locally as “El-Khazneh” - Petra’s stellar sight. Wonder at its intricate façade and hear how movies such as Indiana Jones, the Transformers, and the Last Crusade were filmed here.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Take photos of this glorious monument and then continue your tour. See Petra’s ornate tombs cut into the rock face, and admire the stunning theater that once sat 3,000 spectators. As you walk, visit the Byzantine church and hear stories as well as facts about the ingenious Nabateans who chose, carved out, and then made this place their home so long ago. Free time to explore and walk up the Monastery or the High Place of Sacrifice, if time permits. You may also visit The Petra Museum, if there is time. Return to your hotel in Petra. Dinner and overnight.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 6

    (Friday): Petra – Wadi Rum – Aqaba (B, D) 250 KM

    2 stops
  • 12
    Wadi Rum Protected Area

    Start your day with breakfast at your hotel, travel south to the spectacular desert wilderness of Wadi Rum. Sometimes known as the “Valley of the Moon” for its lunar-like landscapes, this protected region of mountains, dunes, and canyons was where T.E. Lawrence, known as “Lawrence of Arabia” fought alongside the Bedouin locals in World War I. The locals have named many of the sites in Wadi Rum after Lawrence and numerous scenes from the iconic movie, Lawrence of Arabia, were filmed on location here. Besides, the recent well-known movies, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and The Martian, filmed by Hollywood super star Matt Damon. Enjoy an exhilarating 2-hour trip by 4x4 local jeep through this majestic place to immerse yourself in its serene beauty and ever-changing colors. Rumble along desert valleys, through narrow gorges and past red dunes and mountains; stop to take photos along the way.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 13
    Aqaba

    Finish your day by relaxing on your journey to Aqaba. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 7

    (Saturday): Aqaba – Dead Sea (B, D) 320 KM

    1 stop
  • 14

    Breakfast, free time at leisure in Aqaba to enjoy the beaches of the Red Sea. Aqaba is known for its weather and red corals. Enjoy the hotel facilities: Pool and beach, as well aqua activities if you wish like snorkeling your own personal expense. Then transfer to the Dead Sea hotel. Dinner and overnight.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 8

    (Sunday): Dead Sea - Amman Hotel (B) 55 KM

    2 stops
  • 15

    Breakfast, free time at leisure in the Dead Sea to enjoy the world’s first natural spa and the lowest point on earth. The Dead Sea is known for the Biblical story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, in the Old Testament, who were turned into salt. Enjoy the hotel facilities: Pool and beach, you may use the spa on your own personal expense.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Amman

    Then transfer to Amman hotel. Dinner and overnight.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 9

    (Monday): Amman – Amman Queen Alia International Airport (B) 40 KM

    1 stop
  • 17
    Queen Alia International Airport

    Your visit to Jordan tour finishes after your hotel breakfast. Check out of your hotel and relax on a convenient airport drop-off at Amman Queen Alia International Airport at a time to fit your flight departure.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The small group guaranteed programs are for minimum 2 travelers.
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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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