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The Treasury, or Al-Khazneh, Petra - Best of Jordan, Jordan
The Treasury, or Al-Khazneh, Petra  | Richard I'Anson
The well preserved Roman city of Jerash, Jordan - Best of Jordan, Jordan
The well preserved Roman city of Jerash, Jordan  | Jordan Tourism Board
The best way to get around in the desert is by camel, Jordan - Best of Jordan, Jordan
The best way to get around in the desert is by camel, Jordan  | Stephanie Fradette
Floating in the Dead Sea, Jordan - Best of Jordan, Jordan
Floating in the Dead Sea, Jordan  | Jordan Tourism Board
Wadi Rum's desert landscape at sunrise - Best of Jordan, Jordan
Wadi Rum's desert landscape at sunrise  | Richard I'Anson
Exploring culture through food is always tasty and exciting! - Best of Jordan, Jordan
Exploring culture through food is always tasty and exciting!  | Kirsty Cockburn
The streets of Amman - Best of Jordan, Jordan
The streets of Amman  | Rachel Imber

Best of Jordan

Perfect short tour covering the most iconic sights of Jordan

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Trip Code: JOB
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Essential Information
Duration
  • 5 Days
Activities
  • Day Walking
  • 4WD jeep tour
Accommodation
  • 3 nights hotel
  • 1 night Bedouin camp
Meals
  • 1 Dinner
  • 4 Breakfasts
Difficulty Grading  
2 / 10

Adventure touring

Carbon Footprint  

92kg of CO2-e PP per day

(369kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)

Trip highlights

  • Visit the magical splendour of the Red Rose City of Petra
  • Discover the spectacular Wadi Rum desert by 4WD jeep
  • Explore the preserved Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash
  • Take a relaxing dip in the Dead Sea

Overview

This trip ticks all the right boxes and is the perfect trip for those short on time but still eager to sample Jordan's quintessential delights. From the magical splendour of the Red Rose City of Petra to a 4WD exploration of the spectacular Wadi Rum desert, from floating in the Dead Sea to visiting the preserved Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash, this short extension manages to encompass all of the best highlights of this fascinating country.

Itinerary

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If you are arriving on Day 1 you will be met in the arrivals hall at the airport and transferred to the group hotel in Amman for accommodation on a twin share basis (approx. 35 kms). The day is at leisure to absorb the sights and sounds of this bustling city. Amman is the capital of Jordan, and was known in biblical times as Rabbath Ammon, and under the Ptolemies, as Philadelphia. It is situated on a series of Jebels (meaning hills) and is divided by wadi's (or dry river beds) into modern and ancient quarters. You may choose to visit the Roman theatre, a site dating back to the 2nd century AD. Nearby are the ruins of the citadel hill, the Archaeological museum, Costume and Folklore Museum and Ashrafiah Mosque, all of which are excellent introductions to the archaeology of the region. Overnight hotel. Approx driving distance: 35 kms

Meals: Nil

After breakfast we depart Amman and drive to Jerash - an incredibly well preserved Roman City. Jerash's golden age began with Roman rule, and when Emperor Hadrian visited in AD129, Jerash was already a thriving metropolis. We spend a few hours exploring the city, including the "Street of Columns" which runs for 600 metres from the oval Plaza. After enjoying one of the most preserved Greco-Roman cities in the Middle East. We continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the surface of the earth, for a swim in its warm salty waters. Overnight hotel. Approx driving distance: 160 kms

Meals: B

This morning after breakfast we depart the Dead Sea and make our way south to Petra for a full day visit of the city. Chief among Jordan's archaeological riches is the soul-stirring, rose-red city of Petra, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in south Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. Our visit to the ancient Nabatean Capital starts on horseback (please read note below), followed by a walk through the Siq, a long narrow fissure between two overhanging cliffs. The tour then proceeds to gradually unfold the mysteries of the Red Rose City. The sudden view of Petra's most spectacular monument, the Khaznah, or Treasury at the end of the Siq, is a dramatic sight. Used in the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, this towering facade is only the first of Petra's unique structures. Various walks and climbs reveal literally hundreds of buildings, facades, tombs, baths, funerary halls, temples and haunting rock drawing and reliefs. Overnight hotel. Approx driving distance: 270 kms. NOTE: Your entry ticket into the city of Petra includes a horse ride into the site and you will have the option to ride a donkey/horse 800m to the end of the Siq (the handler will expect a tip). In line with our commitment to animal welfare in tourism we encourage you to walk, rather than ride a horse and donkey. There have been a number of instances where travellers have been upset by the treatment of the horses and donkeys by their handlers.

Meals: B

We leave Petra this morning after breakfast and drive for about an hour and a half to the enchanting desert of Wadi Rum, Jordan's largest desert and one of the most spectacular desert landscapes in the world. It is a unique valley of colored sand dunes surrounded by beautiful rugged mountains. This is true 'Lawrence of Arabia' country and has some of the most spectacular desert scenery in the world - a desert where black, wind-sculpted sandstone hills contrast sharply with the pale sands. Many describe this area as the Valley of the Moon. We enjoy a jeep safari inside the Wadi to the meeting point for our camel trek in the desert. We ride camels through the dramatic landscape for 1-2 hours until we reach our Bedouin campsite and delight in a traditional dinner. NOTE - At the time of booking, there is an option to upgrade to a Martian Dome Tent - additional supplement applies; subject to availability. Approx driving distance/time: 125 kms

Meals: B,D

Trip concludes after breakfast. Transfer to the airport in Amman for anyone leaving Jordan today, arriving in the late afternoon in time to catch flights ex Amman @17:00. End of services. Additional nights accommodation and private airport transfers on any other day can be arranged for extra cost. Approx driving distance/time: 420 kms (± 5 hours)

Meals: B

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419 scheduled departures between 8 Oct 2026 and 29 Dec 2027.

  • Departs 8 Oct 2026 – ends 12 Oct 2026 (5 days)
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What's included?

Included

  • 4 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • airport transfers (day 1 and 5 only)
  • 3 nights in 3-4 star hotels on a twinshare basis
  • 1 night in Bedouin camp on a twinshare tent basis (option to upgrade one night in Wadi Rum to a Martian Dome Tent - additional supplement applies; subject to availability)
  • Local English speaking driver (or English speaking local guide and driver for groups of 6 or more guests)
  • local guides at the major sites visited
  • Wadi Rum 4WD tour
  • entrance fees and sightseeing as listed in itinerary
  • private transport

Not included

  • International flights and airport taxes
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Beverages during meals
  • Items of a personal nature, eg laundry, drinks, phone calls, spending money
  • Airport transfers if not arriving/ departing on Days 1 & 5
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips
  • Visas
  • Medical treatment
  • Excess baggage costs

About your guide

Please note that for groups of 1-5 people, you will have a local English-speaking driver only, and local guides at the major sites visited. For groups of 6 or more people, an English-speaking guide will accompany the group throughout, in addition to a local driver.

Reviews (5)

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Loved everything about the Best of Jordan tour. The experiences, our guide Alla, the food and the culture were all terrific with enough time to appreciate.

Paley Williams|QLD Australia
19 Mar 2025
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First time visiting a Middle Eastern country. Jordan was fabulous. Super friendly people & exquisite food. Our guide/ driver was entertaining & an experienced local driver. Highly recommended.

David Williams|Healesville, VIC Australia
11 Mar 2025
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Had an incredible journey and Ahmad my guide was great!

Micheline Thibodeau|Montreal, Quebec Canada
7 Feb 2023
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We had great times in Jordan -- the Best of Jordan tour includes all the main sights in Jordan such as Jerash, Dead Sea, Petra and Wadi Rum. The itinerary was not too packed and we had plenty of time to rest in between travels. Our driver, Mr Aziz, was kind and helpful -- he suggested some changes in our itinerary that allowed us to maximize our time and to experience Petra & Wadi Rum at best possible time, i.e. early morning and late afternoon/evening. We took his suggestions and it was a very good decision! Jordan is a great place to travel, with a lot of history, sights to see and great food.

Fanni Lisa|Singapore
20 Jul 2022
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I had a driver whose name was Yousef Brish - he was excellent. The guy who met me at the airport and got me through customs etc was also wonderful.

Anne Russell|Victoria, Australia
12 Jan 2017

Extra trip info

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Martian Dome Tent room

Upgrade to a Martian Dome Tent in the Wadi Rum

Stay in futuristic domes that offer amazing stargazing spectacles and a vista of sand dune valleys and rugged mountains. The Martian Dome Tents offer the unique experience of combined luxury and spectacular views. Imagine gazing at the magnificent stars from your own comfortable bed. The living quarters have individual air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and even your very own viewing terrace.

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It is the point travellers should wait for before booking any non-refundable flights.
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Availability questions answered

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If a date shows Guaranteed to go, it runs regardless of further bookings.

What does 2 to guarantee mean?

It means two travellers are enough to confirm the departure. It could be 2 more to add to the group, or the date only needs 2 people to run. Either way, if you book for two people, the date will become guaranteed to run.

What happens if my departure does not reach minimum numbers?

You will know the status before you book. Every date on this page is labelled, and dates marked “Guaranteed to go” are running regardless of further bookings. Where a date has not reached its minimum we either offer a surcharge to operate for a smaller group size so it can still run, or we cancel it. We contact you directly either way.

Will I get my money back if you cancel a departure?

If we cancel a departure due to not meeting minimum trip numbers, you receive a full refund of everything you have paid us less any non recoverable costs, where insurance may cover you. We cannot refund money committed elsewhere – additional non refundable deposits advised at the time of booking, flights, visas, vaccinations, gear - which is why it is worth waiting for “Guaranteed to go” before booking other arrangements around this trip date. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before you book.

Why can't I book some dates online?

Each trip closes online a set time before departure. Permits, internal flights and hut or campsite bookings all have to be arranged before we take payment. Call or enquire as it might still be possible to organise last minute places.

The date I want is closed. What are my options and why does it say to enquire?

Cancellations happen and places do open up on closed dates, so it is worth being on our list. We can also tell you which nearby date on the same trip has space, which is usually the faster route.

None of these dates suit me. Can you run this trip on another date?

Yes, as a private departure. We can run this trip on a date you choose, for your own group - family, friends, a club, or in many cases, just for the two of you. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will build it around that.

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