Tour overview

This 9-day trip covers Jordan's highlights with a local leader and a group of up to sixteen. You stay eight nights in hotels and one night at a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, with seven breakfasts and four dinners.

After exploring Amman and the remarkably preserved Roman city of Jerash, you travel the King's Highway to Petra, with three nights nearby to walk the Siq to the Treasury, climb to the Monastery and visit Little Petra.

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A 4×4 drive takes you through the red sands of Wadi Rum to a Bedouin camp for a night under the stars, followed by time by the Red Sea in Aqaba and a final night on the shores of the Dead Sea.

The physical rating is medium. This trip suits travellers who want Petra in depth and a taste of the desert.

Trip highlights

  • Roman Jerash (Day 2)
  • The Siq and the Treasury (Day 4)
  • The Monastery at Petra (Day 5)
  • Little Petra (Day 6)
  • A night in Wadi Rum (Day 6)
  • Floating in the Dead Sea (Day 8)

Your route

10 stops from Amman to Dead Sea

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

Why choose this tour

Three nights to explore Petra. Desert, Red Sea and Dead Sea in one week.

Best suited to

  • History lovers
  • First-time visitors to Jordan
  • Solo travellers
  • Active travellers
Rock-carved tombs at Petra

Day-by-day itinerary

9 days from Amman, Jordan to Amman, Jordan

  1. Day 1 · Amman Amman

    Welcome to Jordan.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Jerash, Amman Amman

    Roman Jerash.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  3. Day 3 · King's Highway, Petra Petra

    The King's Highway.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Petra Petra

    The Siq and the Treasury.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Petra Petra

    The Monastery.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Little Petra, Wadi Rum Wadi Rum

    Little Petra and the desert.

    Hotel
    Bedouin camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Aqaba Aqaba

    The Red Sea.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Dead Sea Dead Sea

    Float in the Dead Sea.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  9. Day 9 · Amman Amman

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
A natural rock arch in Wadi Rum

Where you stay

  • Amman (2 nights) Hotel
  • Petra (3 nights) Hotel
  • Wadi Rum (1 night) Bedouin camp
  • Aqaba (1 night) Hotel
  • Dead Sea (1 night) Hotel

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

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 8 nights in hotels and a Bedouin camp
  • Meals 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners
  • Private transport throughout
  • Entry to Petra and Jerash
  • 4x4 drive in Wadi Rum
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Jordan visa or Jordan Pass
  • Meals not included 1 breakfast, 7 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The colonnaded street of Jerash

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You dislike long walks in heat
  • You want luxury hotels
  • You want flights included — they are not
  • You want a beach holiday

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 3–9 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 1–2, 6 and 8
Camels in the desert of Wadi Rum, Jordan

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,320 per person, twin share, tour only. 45 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 can get a visa on arrival, or buy the Jordan Pass in advance, which includes the visa fee and Petra entry.

What is the Wadi Rum camp like?

A permanent Bedouin camp with tents and shared or private facilities; one night only.

How much walking is there at Petra?

Plenty: up to six hours a day on uneven paths, with steps to the Monastery.

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 sixteen travellers, with a 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.

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