Timeless Jordan: 5-Day Cultural and Desert Journey
From the ancient city of Petra to the silence of Wadi Rum, discover Jordan's layered history and sweeping landscapes.
This 5-day Jordan tour takes you through the country's most iconic destinations, combining ancient ruins, biblical landmarks, and natural wonders into a single, carefully paced itinerary. Designed for travellers seeking depth and variety, the route spans Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea.
Each day builds on the last, moving from urban history in the capital to the carved sandstone facades of a 2,000-year-old Nabataean city, then onward to the vast silence of a desert that has drawn explorers for centuries. Accommodation ranges from city hotels to a traditional Bedouin camp beneath an open sky.
The difficulty level is easy, making this tour accessible to most travellers. Meals are included throughout, and an expert guide accompanies the group at every step, providing historical context that brings each site to life.
Jordan's landscapes shift dramatically over short distances, and this itinerary is structured to reflect that contrast. A single journey connects Roman colonnades, mosaic-covered church floors, a salt sea 430 metres below sea level, and the rust-coloured dunes of Wadi Rum.
Tour Highlights
Explore the Roman Theatre and Citadel in Amman, two of the city's most significant archaeological landmarks.
Walk the colonnaded streets of Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities in the world.
Enter Petra through the Siq canyon on horseback and stand before the iconic Treasury, Al Khazneh.
Journey through Wadi Rum on a jeep safari and spend the night at a Bedouin desert camp under a clear sky.
Float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the surface of the Earth.
Visit Mount Nebo, the biblical site where Moses is said to have viewed the Promised Land, with sweeping panoramic views.
View the 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land at the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Madaba.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive at Amman Queen Alia International Airport where a representative will meet you and assist with formalities. Transfer to your hotel and meet your guide for a briefing on the full itinerary. Overnight in Amman.
Begin with a panoramic tour of downtown Amman, visiting the Roman Theatre and the Citadel. Continue north to Jerash to explore the ruins of Gerasa, then drive south to Petra for dinner and overnight stay. Breakfast and dinner included.
Enter Petra through the Siq on horseback, arriving at the Treasury before exploring the wider archaeological site. In the afternoon, travel to Wadi Rum for a jeep safari visiting Lawrence's Cave and the dunes, ending with dinner and an overnight stay at a Bedouin camp. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
After an early breakfast at the camp, drive to Madaba to visit the mosaic map at the Church of St. George, then continue to Mount Nebo for panoramic views over the Jordan Valley. Spend the afternoon floating in the Dead Sea before returning to Amman for dinner and overnight. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your onward flight. Breakfast included.
What Is Included
Included
- Airport meet-and-greet and all transfers
- 4 nights hotel accommodation in Amman and Petra
- 1 night at a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Expert English-speaking guide throughout
- Entrance fees to Jerash archaeological site
- Petra entry fee and horse ride through the Siq
- Wadi Rum jeep safari
- Visit to the Dead Sea with leisure time
Not Included
- International flights
- Jordan visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Optional activities not listed
Important Information
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Spaces on this 5-day Jordan tour are limited. Secure your spot today and begin planning an experience that spans ancient cities, desert landscapes, and the world's most famous saltwater sea.
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