8-Day Jordan Tour From Aqaba Airport: Explore Wadi Rum, Petra, Jerash, and the Dead Sea

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Take a journey and discover the mystery and beauty of Jordan. Explore the echoing formations of the Wadi Rum desert and sleep under the stars. Experience the amazing Jordanian culture, visit the famous ancient ruins of Jerash, bathe in the Dead Sea and discover the lost city of Petra. Join us and experience the best of Jordan.

Duration: 8 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Day 01: Arrival at Aqaba Airport – Stay in Aqaba

Aqaba - Upon arrival at Aqaba airport, a representative will assist with the visa process. As you are staying more than two nights in Jordan, you qualify for a complimentary Jordanian Visa. The representative will introduce you to your driver, who will transfer you to your hotel.
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Day 01: Arrival at Aqaba Airport – Stay in Aqaba

Overnight stay at an Aqaba hotel, including breakfast.

Day 02: Aqaba to Wadi Rum – 4x4 Tour, BBQ Dinner & Overnight in Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum Village - Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Your driver will take you on a one-hour journey to Wadi Rum. Experience the thrill of a 4x4 jeep tour through Wadi Rum, tracing the path of Lawrence of Arabia, and explore sand dunes and rock bridges.

Embark on a 4-5 hour 4x4 tour with an English-speaking Bedouin driver. Visit sites such as the Nabatean Temple, Lawrence Spring, Sand Dunes, Khazali Canyon, Little Bridge, Um Frouth Rock Bridge, Lawrence House, and Burdah Rock Bridge/Burdah Arch. A box lunch will be provided for a picnic during the jeep tour. An optional one-hour camel ride from Rum Village to Lawrence Spring is available (10 JD/15 USD per hour per camel) or can be done the following day.

As the day ends, enjoy the sunset and stargazing while experiencing the renowned Bedouin hospitality, before resting at the base of the majestic mountains rising from the desert.

Overnight at a Bedouin Camp, including dinner and breakfast.

Day 03: Wadi Rum to Petra – Petra Tour & Overnight

Petra - Wadi Musa - Start your day with breakfast and a sunrise view at the camp.

Return to the Wadi Rum Visitor’s Center to meet your driver, who will take you on a two-hour drive to Petra. Along the way, pause for photos and enjoy the scenic views of the King’s Highway.

Explore the Nabatean Red Rose city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the 7 world wonders. Meet your guide at the Visitor’s Centre for a three-hour guided tour. Walk through the Siq, a narrow gorge leading to the stunning Treasury. Continue along the Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs, the Theatre, and Qasr Al Bint. Enjoy some free time before retracing your steps to the entrance gate.

Overnight stay in Petra at a 3-star hotel, including breakfast.

Day 04: Petra to Shobak, Wadi Mujib Lookout, Karak Castle, Madaba, Mt Nebo – Amman

Mount Nebo - Breakfast at the hotel.

Travel to Amman via the historic King’s Highway.

Your driver will pick you up at 8:00 AM and take you to Shobak Castle, a Crusader castle in ruins.

Proceed to Karak to visit Karak Castle, a renowned Crusader castle built in 1132/34 by King Baldwin I of Jerusalem.

Continue along the King’s Highway to the Wadi Mujib viewpoint, known as the Grand Canyon of Jordan, offering breathtaking views.

Next, visit Mount Nebo, where Moses is said to have viewed the Promised Land. On clear days, you can see the Dead Sea and Jerusalem.

A short drive takes you to Madaba, famous for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, including the 6th-century Mosaic Map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. The map, made of two million colorful local stones, depicts the region’s geography and is located on the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, built in 1896 AD over an earlier Byzantine church.

Transfer to Amman for an overnight stay at a hotel, including breakfast.

Day 05: Amman to Jerash, Ajloun, Um Qais – Return to Amman & Overnight

Jerash - Travel 50 km north to Jerash, a well-preserved Roman city often referred to as the Pompeii of the East. Originally built by Alexander the Great, it flourished after the Roman conquest and was part of the Decapolis cities in northern Jordan. Enjoy a 1.5-hour guided tour of Jerash, visiting Hadrian’s Arch, the Hippodrome, the Forum, the Temple of Artemis, the Colonnaded Street, and the Nymphaeum.

Continue through a scenic pine forest and olive groves to Ajloun, where you can explore Al-Rabid Castle, a 12th-century fortress built by one of Saladin’s lieutenants during the Crusades.

Your driver will then take you further north to Um Qais, located on the border with Israel, offering stunning views of the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee. Um Qais is the site of the ancient Greco-Roman city of Gadara, mentioned in the New Testament. Explore the ruins, including a Colonnaded Street, a vaulted terrace, and two theatres, with informative boards to guide you.

Return to Amman for an overnight stay at a 3-star hotel, including breakfast.

Day 06: Amman City Tour – Dead Sea & Overnight

Dead Sea Region - Breakfast at the hotel.

Explore Amman, a vibrant modern city. Visit historical sites downtown, including the Citadel with remains from the Roman to early Islamic periods. Walk through the Souq to the Roman Theatre, a 2nd-century structure with 6,000 seats.

Enjoy free time to explore the souk and have lunch at one of the many downtown restaurants.

Transfer to your hotel at the Dead Sea, where you can relax and enjoy the facilities, including access to the Dead Sea.

Overnight stay at a hotel by the Dead Sea, including breakfast.

Day 07: Dead Sea to Aqaba & Overnight

Dead Sea Region - Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to Aqaba. Enjoy a brief city tour of Aqaba, including South Beach, the fortress, and the museum.

The rest of the day is free for leisure.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Aqaba, including breakfast.