Tour overview

This 8-day family holiday turns Jordan into an adventure for children aged five and over. A local leader looks after the group, which numbers no more than sixteen. You stay seven nights in hotels, a desert camp and a Dead Sea resort, with breakfast daily, a lunch and five dinners.

After exploring Amman's souks you travel to Madaba and on to Petra, squeezing through the narrow Siq to the Treasury.

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A night in a Wadi Rum camp under desert stars is followed by a day on the Red Sea in Aqaba, then the King's Highway via Dana and Little Petra to the Dead Sea, where everyone can float.

The physical rating is low. This holiday suits active families with children aged five and over.

Trip highlights

  • Amman's souks (Day 2)
  • The Siq and the Treasury (Day 4)
  • A night in Wadi Rum (Day 5)
  • The Red Sea at Aqaba (Day 6)
  • Little Petra (Day 7)
  • Floating in the Dead Sea (Day 7)

Your route

9 stops from Amman to Dead Sea

8-day route: Amman – Madaba – Petra – Wadi Rum – Aqaba – Dana – Dead Sea
  1. Amman Days 1–2
  2. Ajloun Forest Reserve Day 2
  3. Jerash Day 2
  4. Madaba Day 3
  5. Dana Village Day 3
  6. Petra Days 3–4
  7. Wadi Rum Day 5
  8. Aqaba Day 6
  9. Dead Sea Days 7–8

Why choose this tour

Petra and the desert as a family adventure. The Red Sea and the Dead Sea too.

Best suited to

  • Families with children aged 5 and over
  • Active families
  • First-time visitors to Jordan
  • Families who like culture
The Treasury carved into the rock at Petra, Jordan

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Amman, Jordan to Dead Sea, Jordan

  1. Day 1 · Amman Amman

    A group dinner.

    Hotel
    Khan Khediwe Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Amman Amman

    The souks.

    Hotel
    Khan Khediwe Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Madaba Madaba

    The city of mosaics.

    Hotel
    Seven Wonders Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Petra Petra

    The Treasury.

    Hotel
    Petra Silk Road Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Wadi Rum Wadi Rum

    A desert night.

    Hotel
    Desert camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Aqaba Aqaba

    The Red Sea.

    Hotel
    Captain's Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Dana Biosphere Reserve, Little Petra, Dead Sea Dead Sea

    Float in the Dead Sea.

    Hotel
    Resort
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Dead Sea Dead Sea

    The holiday ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Sunset over the Wadi Rum desert

Where you stay

  • Amman (2 nights) Khan Khediwe Hotel
  • Madaba (1 night) Seven Wonders Hotel
  • Petra (1 night) Petra Silk Road Hotel
  • Wadi Rum (1 night) Desert camp
  • Aqaba (1 night) Captain's Hotel
  • Dead Sea (1 night) Resort

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, a desert camp and a resort
  • Meals 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners
  • Private vehicle throughout
  • Petra entry
  • Wadi Rum desert camp
  • Aqaba and Dead Sea time
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 5 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Jordan visa
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Rock-cut tombs at Petra

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You have children under 5
  • You want luxury hotels
  • You want a beach-only holiday
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: Day 5 · Dinner: Days 1 and 4–7
A boat on the Red Sea at Aqaba

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,326 per person, twin share, tour only. 20 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.

What ages is this holiday for?

Families with children aged 5 and over.

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 desert camp like?

Permanent tents with beds, flushing toilets and showers: simple but comfortable.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily, a lunch and five dinners.

How are families roomed?

In twin, triple or family rooms where available.

How many people travel together?

No more than sixteen 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

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