Tour overview

This 8-day adventure spends more time in the desert, with two nights in a Bedouin camp. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than fourteen. You stay seven nights in hotels and a simple desert camp, with breakfast daily and several meals.

From Amman you travel to Wadi Rum for two nights at a Bedouin camp, with a desert hike among red sandstone mountains and a jeep safari.

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A two-day pass gives you time to explore Petra after a leader-led tour through the Siq to the Treasury, then you follow the King's Highway to Madaba and visit Jerash.

The physical rating is medium. This trip suits active travellers who want the desert at its best, at great value.

Trip highlights

  • Two nights in Wadi Rum (Days 2–3)
  • A desert hike (Day 3)
  • A jeep safari (Day 4)
  • The Siq and the Treasury (Day 4)
  • A free day in Petra (Day 5)
  • Jerash (Day 7)

Your route

9 stops from Amman to Jerash

8-day route: Amman – Wadi Rum – Petra – King's Highway – Madaba – Jerash
  1. Amman Day 1
  2. Aqaba Day 2
  3. Wadi Rum Days 2–3
  4. Petra Days 4–5
  5. Kerak Castle Day 6
  6. Dead Sea Day 6
  7. Mount Nebo Day 6
  8. Madaba Days 6–8
  9. Jerash Day 7

Why choose this tour

More time in the desert. A two-day Petra pass.

Best suited to

  • Active travellers
  • Budget-minded travellers
  • Solo travellers
  • Desert lovers
The Monastery at Petra, Jordan

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Amman, Jordan to Madaba, Jordan

  1. Day 1 · Amman Amman

    Welcome to Jordan.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Aqaba, Wadi Rum Wadi Rum

    Into the desert.

    Hotel
    Desert camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Wadi Rum Wadi Rum

    A desert hike.

    Hotel
    Desert camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Wadi Rum, Petra Petra

    The Treasury.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Petra Petra

    A day to explore.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · King's Highway, Madaba Madaba

    The King's Highway.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Jerash, Madaba Jerash

    Roman ruins.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Madaba Madaba

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The colonnaded street of Jerash

Where you stay

  • Amman (1 night) Hotel
  • Wadi Rum (2 nights) Desert camp
  • Petra (2 nights) Hotel
  • Madaba (2 nights) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 7 nights in hotels and a desert camp
  • Meals 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
  • Private vehicle and 4WD in Wadi Rum
  • Desert hike and jeep safari
  • Two-day Petra pass with leader-led tour
  • Jerash visit
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 5 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Jordan visa
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Walking through the Siq towards the Treasury in Petra

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want hotels every night
  • You want most meals included
  • You want luxury hotels
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: Day 3 · Dinner: Days 2–3
A Bedouin-style camp in Wadi Rum

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £912 per person, twin share, tour only. 174 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Jordan?

Yes, UK citizens need a visa, usually covered by the Jordan Pass or bought on arrival.

What is the Wadi Rum camp like?

A permanent Bedouin camp with beds and shared or private facilities, not camping in your own tent.

How active is it?

Moderate, with a desert hike and plenty of walking in Petra.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily, with meals at the desert camp.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

How many people travel together?

No more than fourteen travellers, with a local leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary