Tour Overview
Desert adventurer T. E. Lawrence's wartime trek across Jordan, from Wadi Rum to Aqaba, was one of the most arduous journeys of modern times. These days, however, you can explore Jordan's challenging terrain with considerably less effort. You'll probably forego camels for, say, an air-conditioned four-wheel-drive. But you might well echo Lawrence of Arabia's awestruck description of Jordan's dramatic desertscapes as "vast, echoing, and God-like." Set on the ancient crossroads between Arabia and the Mediterranean Sea, Jordan is full of historic sites. Crusaders' forts along old trade routes and ancient cities carved from stone will captivate anyone in search of the past. And while the land might be ancient, Jordan's cities offer the modern conveniences that help make your trip to the past a little less demanding. When you tire of desert ardors, you can relax at a Dead Sea spa or go scuba diving in the Red Sea. Although it's mostly covered by desert, Jordan also has mountains, forests, marshes, beaches, plains, rolling hills and fertile river valleys. The Jordan Valley is actually an extension of the Great Rift Valley, which runs through Kenya and Tanzania in AfricaDay by Day Itinerary
Day 01: Amman, JordanArrive Amman International and transfer to your hotel.
Amman Marriott Hotel- Standard Room Day 02: Amman
Full day city tour of Amman featuring the Citadel, Archaeological Museum, Roman Theatre, and Folklore Museum. Next walk through bazaars and the Gold market, then visit Darat al Funun. After lunch visit the Nature Center of the Royal Society and walk through “Jabal Amman,” the oldest part of Amman and visit Jordan River Design Shop for handicrafts. End the tour at the “Pacha” Turkish bath for bath with a massage. Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Amman Marriott Hotel- Standard Room Day 03: Jerash & Ajloun
Full day excursion to Jerash and Ajloun. Begin your day sightseein In Jerash, sometimes called the Pompeii of the East, Jerash flourished in the first century AD and thrived by trade due to the benefits of the “Pax Romana.” Continue on to Ajloun where you will visit the castle of Ajloun “Al Rabad Castle.” Return to Amman for dinner and evening at leisure.
Breakfast, Lunch
Amman Marriott Hotel- Standard Room Day 04: Amman - Petra
Depart Amman for a full day excursion to Mt. Nebo, Madaba, the King’s Highway, Kerak, and on to Petra for overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Petra Marriott Hotel- Standard Room Day 05: Petra
Enjoy a full day tour of Petra. Start the visit with a horse ride from the main gate of Petra to the entrance of the old city. Then walk on foot along the to visit the rose-red city of Petra.
Breakfast, Lunch
Petra Marriott Hotel- Standard Room Day 06: Petra & Wadi Rum
This morning, enjoy a return visit to the site of Petra. After lunch, drive to Wadi Rum, pick up your 4x4 vehicle and driver for a 3-hour drive inside the beautiful desert of Wadi Rum and enjoy the sunset. Enjoy a special dinner under Bedouin tents with local music entertainment.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Petra Marriott Hotel - Standard Room Day 07: Petra - Dead Sea
Check-out and transfer to Little Petra for a half-day visit. Drive to the Dead Sea Marriott Resort via the Desert Highway. Arrive the Dead Sea Marriott Resort and check in, enjoy the balance of the day at leisure.
Breakfast
Dead Sea Marriott Resort- Standard Room Day 08: Dead Sea
Morning at leisure and afternoon excursion to the Baptism Site. The excavations conducted at Bethany in Jordan have uncovered a I Century A.D. settlement with plastered pools and water systems that were used almost certainly for mass baptisms, and a V-VI Century Byzantine settlement with churches, a monastery, and other structures most probably catering to religious pilgrims. Return to the hotel late afternoon and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Breakfast
Dead Sea Marriott Resort- Standard Room Day 09: Dead Sea - Amman - Depart
Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your departure flight.
Breakfast
