Jordan Explorer

Arrive at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, where you’ll be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you might explore Amman’s lively streets, sip Arabic coffee in a local café, or simply relax after your flight.

Overnight: Amman

After breakfast, travel north to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world. Stroll along colonnaded streets, marvel at the oval forum, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Roman amphitheatre as your guide shares fascinating stories of this “Pompeii of the East.”

Continue to Umm Qais (Gadara), a dramatic basalt ruins site from the Decapolis era, perched high above the Jordan Valley. Enjoy breathtaking panoramas across the Sea of Galilee, Golan Heights, and even parts of Israel on clear days.

Return to Amman this evening for dinner and a stroll down Rainbow Street, the city’s vibrant cultural hub filled with rooftop cafes, boutiques, and art galleries.

Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Amman Citadel, exploring its ancient ruins, Archaeological Museum, and local souks for a taste of Jordanian daily life.

Depart the capital for Madaba, famed for its stunning Byzantine mosaics, especially the iconic 6th-century map of the Holy Land in St. George Church.

Next, climb Mt. Nebo, where Moses is believed to have stood and viewed the Promised Land. On a clear day, gaze across the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Jerusalem’s hills in the distance.

Stop at Umm ar-Rasas, a UNESCO World Heritage site with ruins from the Roman, Byzantine, and early Muslim periods, including the remarkable St. Stephen’s mosaic floor and an ancient stylite tower.

By late afternoon, arrive in Petra, Jordan’s legendary “Rose City.” This evening, consider the optional Petra by Night tour for a magical candlelit walk through the Siq to the Treasury — an unforgettable experience.

Overnight: Petra
Meals: Breakfast

Prepare for a full day exploration of Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Walk through the Siq, a narrow canyon with towering walls, until the dramatic reveal of Al-Khazneh (The Treasury), Petra’s most iconic façade.

Continue deeper into the city to explore The Royal Tombs, The Roman Theatre, The Colonnaded Street, Temples, and sacrificial altars

For the adventurous, climb 800 rock-cut steps to the Monastery (Ad-Deir), larger and even more impressive than the Treasury, offering jaw-dropping views from the cliffs.

Overnight: Petra
Meals: Breakfast

This morning, there’s an option to revisit Petra for more time at your favorite sites or a relaxed morning in town.

By afternoon, travel to Wadi Rum, the dramatic “Valley of the Moon,” where endless dunes and sandstone mountains create otherworldly scenery.

Climb aboard 4x4 jeeps for an exhilarating desert safari, visiting highlights like:

• Lawrence’s Spring, The Seven Pillars of Wisdom rock formation, and ancient petroglyphs carved into cliffs

At sunset, check into a deluxe Bedouin camp. Savor a traditional Zarb dinner (Bedouin barbecue cooked in an underground sand oven) and enjoy stargazing under a brilliant desert sky.

Overnight: Wadi Rum deluxe camp
 Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, leave the desert behind and head north along the King’s Highway.

Stop at Shobak Crusader Castle, built in 1115 by King Baldwin I. Explore its stone towers, hidden passages, and remnants of medieval history.

Continue to Wadi Mujib (Apr–Oct departures), where you’ll embark on the Siq Trail trek — a moderate-paced hike through a narrow gorge, wading through water, climbing small waterfalls, and experiencing one of Jordan’s most stunning natural reserves.

Descend to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth (430m below sea level). Check in to your resort and take your first dip in the mineral-rich waters — float effortlessly and cover yourself in the famous black Dead Sea mud for a natural spa treatment.

Overnight: Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast

Spend the day at leisure enjoying the Dead Sea resort. Float, sunbathe, or treat yourself to a spa session.

Optional excursions to

Ma’in Hot Springs – soothing waterfalls and thermal pools, and Bethany Beyond the Jordan – the UNESCO-recognized site where Jesus is believed to have been baptized

Overnight: Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a final breakfast before your departure transfer to Amman Airport. Your unforgettable Jordan journey comes to an end — but the memories will last forever.

 Meals: Breakfast