Jordan Essentials: 5-Day Highlights Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Jordan - Ahlan Wa Sahlan

1. Amman
   Pass by
   After breakfast, we are heading to the beautiful and green north of Jordan to visit Jerash, just around 60 minutes from Amman, Jerash is a close second to Petra on the list of favorite destinations in Jordan and one of the best places to explore roman civilization outside of Italy, Inhabited since the Bronze Age, Jerash is known for the ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa just outside the modern city.
   Later we go back to Amman to visit the Citadel of Amman which is the highest hill in Amman and is the site of ancient Rabbath-Ammon. Occupied since the Bronze Age, We then descend to visit the roman theater which is the most obvious and impressive remnant of Roman Philadelphia, and is the highlight of Amman for most visitors.
   Later we explore the downtown on foot where we visit the old souks, shops, and maybe try a plate of Kunafa, which is a Jordanian pastry based on sweet goat cheese. Overnight in your hotel in Amman.

Day 2: Amman - Jerash - Amman City Tour - Amman Downtown - Amman

1. Jerash Ruins
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, we are heading to the beautiful and green north of Jordan to visit Jerash, just around 60 minutes from Amman, Jerash is a close second to Petra on the list of favorite destinations in Jordan and one of the best places to explore roman civilization outside of Italy, Inhabited since the Bronze Age, Jerash is known for the ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa just outside the modern city.
2. The Citadel
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Later we go back to Amman to visit the Citadel of Amman which is the highest hill in Amman and is the site of ancient Rabbath-Ammon. Occupied since the Bronze Age, We then descend to visit the roman theater which is the most obvious and impressive remnant of Roman Philadelphia, and is the highlight of Amman for most visitors.
3. Al Balad – Downtown Amman
   1h
   Later we explore the downtown on foot where we visit the old souks, shops, and maybe try a plate of Kunafa, which is a Jordanian pastry based on sweet goat cheese. Overnight in your hotel in Amman.

Day 3: Amman / Madaba / Mount Nebo / Wadi Rum

1. Madaba
   1h
   After breakfast, We take a 40 minutes drive south of Amman to visit Mount Nebo and the memorial of Prophet Moses and where he saw the promised land, later to visit the town of Madaba and the St George Church which contains the oldest surviving original cartographic depiction of the Holy Land and especially Jerusalem on mosaic.
2. Mount Nebo
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Mount Nebo is an elevated ridge located in Jordan, approximately 700 metres above sea level. Part of the Abarim mountain range, Mount Nebo is mentioned in the Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land before his death
3. Wadi Rum
   3h
   We proceed for a 3 hours’ drive to Wadi Rum! The valley of the moon, we arrive to the camp (and we bet you’re hungry by then) for a Bedouin specialty dinner: ZARB. What’s that you may ask? Well, it’s a mix of meat like lamb and chicken, rice, potatoes and carrots, placed in a hole in the ground, which is filled with flaming coals. The hole is then covered, and after a few hours, the meat and rice are all smoked, steamed, and grilled, all at the same time!
   After dinner, you can enjoy a night of stargazing since there is no light pollution in the area. Overnight in your camp in Wadi Rum

Day 4: Wadi Rum - Petra - Dead Sea

1. Petra - Wadi Musa
   4h
   After breakfast, we leave Wadi Rum and take a 90-minute drive towards Petra! The crown jewel of Jordan and traveler’s ultimate destination! The Nabateans carved this city in stone with simple tools 1500 years ago, and nothing will prepare you for the beauty and the sheer size of Al Khazna! Mark my words when it starts peeking at you by the end of the Siq (the pathway to Petra)!
2. Dead Sea Region
   12h
   After our visit, we drive to the Dead Sea, for overnight.

Day 5: Departure

1. Dead Sea Region
   4h
   Transfer to the airport for departure

Pickup details

Our representative will be waiting at the arrivals gate holding a sign with your name and will help you through customs and passport control and lead you to your guide and driver.

• 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
• Wheelchairs and strollers are accessible in Petra until reaching the Treasury, after that the terrain will be uneven and bumpy
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking however hotels remain subject to availability and you will be informed about available and booked hotels within the next 48 hours of receiving package confirmation
• Timings may vary and tour might be adjusted according to weather condition.
• This tour is available on request in all other languages and subject to availability
• A maximum of one child (3-11 years) and one infant (0-2 years) can share a room with a parent.
• Child stays in parents’ room on existing bedding; extra bed available on request.