8 Day Jordan Tour Package: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea

Welcome to Jordan. Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, your One Nation Travel representative will meet you in the arrivals hall and assist with your private transfer to your hotel in Amman. The drive to the city usually takes around 35–45 minutes, depending on traffic. After check-in, the rest of the day is free to relax after your flight and settle into your hotel at your own pace.

If you arrive earlier in the day, you may wish to take a gentle walk near your hotel or enjoy dinner at a local restaurant serving classic Jordanian dishes such as mansaf, grilled meats, mezze, and fresh salads. Your private tour officially begins with time to rest, making this a comfortable introduction before sightseeing starts the next morning. No meals are included today, allowing flexibility according to your arrival schedule. Overnight in Amman.

After breakfast at the hotel, around 9:00 AM meet your private guide for a personalized tour of Jordan’s capital, Amman. Begin with a visit to King Abdullah I Mosque, one of the city’s most recognizable modern landmarks, known for its blue dome and elegant Islamic architecture. Continue to the Amman Citadel, set on one of the city’s highest hills, where you can see archaeological remains from Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad periods while enjoying wide views over the city.

By late morning, visit the impressive Roman Theatre, a well-preserved amphitheater built into the hillside in the heart of downtown. Around 1:00 PM, continue to Al Balad, Amman’s downtown district, where your guide can tailor the walk to your interests, from local markets to spice shops and traditional bakeries. Stop at Habibah Sweets to sample Jordanian desserts such as knafeh. Return to your hotel by approximately 4:30 PM, with the evening free for dinner on your own. Overnight in Amman.

After breakfast, depart Amman around 8:30 AM with your private driver and guide for a full-day journey through northern Jordan. Drive approximately one hour to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the region. Explore its colonnaded streets, grand plazas, city gates, temples, theaters, and the striking oval forum, all explained by your guide at a comfortable pace.

Around midday, continue through the green hills of Ajloun to visit Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century Islamic fortress built during the era of Saladin to control important trade and pilgrimage routes. After time for lunch on your own, continue to Umm Qais, an ancient Greco-Roman city known for its black basalt ruins and panoramic views over the Jordan Valley, the Sea of Galilee, and the Golan Heights on clear days. This day can be adjusted to allow more time at the sites that interest you most. By approximately 6:00 PM, return to Amman for an evening at leisure. Overnight in Amman.

After breakfast and check-out, leave Amman around 9:00 AM for a private southbound journey combining biblical landscapes, mosaics, and Jordan’s famous salt lake. Begin at Mount Nebo, traditionally associated with Moses viewing the Promised Land. From the viewpoint, look across the Jordan Valley and toward the Dead Sea; on clear days, the distant outlines of Jericho and the surrounding hills may be visible.

Continue to Madaba, a town celebrated for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. Visit St. George’s Church, home to the renowned 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land, one of the most important early cartographic works in the region. Your guide will explain the symbols, towns, and biblical references preserved in the mosaic floor. After time for lunch on your own, drive down to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Arrive by approximately 3:30 PM, check in to your resort, and enjoy the evening at leisure by the beach or pool. Overnight in Dead Sea.

Enjoy a full day at leisure at the Dead Sea, with breakfast included at your resort. This day is designed as a relaxing pause in the itinerary before continuing toward the desert and Petra. There is no fixed touring schedule, so you can set the pace according to your interests and energy level.

In the morning, you may wish to float in the mineral-rich waters, a unique experience made possible by the lake’s high salt content. Many travelers also enjoy applying the famous Dead Sea mud, known for its mineral properties, before rinsing off at the resort’s beach facilities. Around midday, relax by the pool, book an optional spa treatment, or enjoy lunch at the hotel at your own expense. In the late afternoon, the soft light over the water creates excellent photo opportunities, especially from the resort terraces. Your private driver and guide are not scheduled for sightseeing today, giving you uninterrupted time to rest. Evening is free for dinner at the resort. Overnight in Dead Sea.

After breakfast and check-out, depart the Dead Sea around 9:00 AM for the drive south to Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon. The journey typically takes around 4–5 hours, with comfort stops along the way. Upon arrival at the Wadi Rum Visitor Center, transfer by local desert vehicle to your camp, where you can check in and enjoy time to relax in the desert setting.

In the afternoon, around 3:30 PM, begin a sunset Jeep safari through Wadi Rum’s red sand valleys, sandstone mountains, narrow canyons, and open desert plains. Your local Bedouin driver will take you to scenic viewpoints and natural formations, with time for photographs and short walks. Optional activities such as camel riding or additional desert excursions can be arranged locally, subject to availability and weather conditions. As evening falls, return to camp for an authentic Jordanian dinner, often including Zarb, a traditional Bedouin-style barbecue cooked underground, served with salads, rice, bread, and local side dishes. Overnight in Wadi Rum.

After breakfast at the desert camp, depart Wadi Rum around 8:00 AM for the drive to Petra, one of the world’s great archaeological sites and the former capital of the Nabataeans. On arrival, meet your local site guide and begin the walk through the Siq, the narrow sandstone canyon that leads to the iconic Treasury. Your guide will explain Petra’s water channels, carvings, tombs, and trading history along the route.

Continue exploring key areas of the ancient city, including the Obelisk Tomb, Street of Facades, Royal Tombs, and viewpoints toward Jabal Madbach. Around 1:00 PM, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, followed by free time to explore at your own pace. Depending on your energy level, you may walk further along the main trail or spend more time photographing the monuments near the central basin. In the late afternoon, depart Petra for the drive back to Amman, arriving around 7:00–8:00 PM. Check in to your hotel and enjoy your final evening in Jordan. Overnight in Amman.

After breakfast at your hotel, check out according to the hotel’s standard schedule, usually by 12:00 PM. Depending on your flight time from Queen Alia International Airport, you may have some free time for a relaxed morning in Amman. If time allows, enjoy a final coffee, purchase last-minute Jordanian sweets, or take a short independent walk near your hotel.

Your private airport transfer will be arranged to match your international departure flight. For most international flights, we recommend arriving at the airport at least three hours before departure. Your driver will assist with luggage and take you directly to the terminal, with the journey usually taking around 35–45 minutes depending on traffic and hotel location. This concludes your 8-day private Jordan journey covering Amman, Jerash, Madaba, Mount Nebo, the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, and Petra. Breakfast is included today; no further meals or touring services are scheduled. End of tour services.