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Essential Jordan: Dead Sea & Desert Stars

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Price on request
Duration
8 days
Countries
Jordan
Activity
moderate

The adventure

Jordan is on everyone's travel lists these days, and our eight-day tour takes you through this incredible Middle Eastern destination with time (and your pocketbook) in mind. Float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra and wander through the breathtaking Siq tunnel passage, then experience Bedouin culture in the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum. By the end of your time in Jordan, you'll wonder how it's stayed off the radar for so long.

At a glance

Duration
8 days
Route
Amman → Amman
Countries
Jordan
Activity level
moderate
Style
Beach & Islands, Culture & History, Trekking & Hiking
Group size
Ask
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome

Where you'll go

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Day by day

Scenic desert landscape with rock formations and cloudy sky in Wadi Rum, Jordan.
Your journey through

Jordan

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalThere are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting followed by an optional group dinner. Amman is a very big city and there is not one central area to stay - hotels are spread out across various neighbourhoods within the city. For this reason, to move around the city in your free time, you will have to take a taxi, please feel free to ask your CEO for recommendations and assistance.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting followed by an optional group dinner. Amman is a very big city and there is not one central area to stay - hotels are spread out across various neighbourhoods within the city. For this reason, to move around the city in your free time, you will have to take a taxi, please feel free to ask your CEO for recommendations and assistance.
Day 2Depart by private vehicle for a short drive…Petra
Stunning ancient rock-carved structures in Petra, Wadi Musa, Jordan.Petra
Depart by private vehicle for a short drive to the Dead Sea. Visit to a G Adventures-supported community cafe for lunch before continuing on to Petra.
Map showing Petra
Day 3Start early to visit iconic Petra
Stunning view of the ancient Al-Deir Monastery in Petra, Jordan, framed through a rock arch.Petra
Start early to visit iconic Petra. Enjoy a guided walking tour with your CEO, then opt to hike up to the top of the treasury or explore on your own. This evening, opt to visit a Turkish bath or visit Petra by night.
Map showing Petra
Day 4Opt to visit Little Petra in the morning…Drive to Wadi Rum, a vast, silent landscape of ancient riverbeds and the largest and most magnificent of Jordan's desert landscapes. Head deep into the desert by 4x4 stopping at famous landmarks along the way. Arrive to the tented camp in time for a traditional meal and learn more about this ancient culture. There is a large, central tent that is traditionally decorated and perfect for relaxing or escaping the cold nights in winter. Our dinner is prepared in traditional fashion, with the meat and vegetables cooked in an underground oven. Soft drinks and water are available for purchase. Lanterns light the way but we do suggest you bring a flashlight.
A low angle view of the sunlit columns of The Monastery in Petra, Jordan.Petra
Drive to Wadi Rum, a vast, silent landscape of ancient riverbeds and the largest and most magnificent of Jordan's desert landscapes. Head deep into the desert by 4x4 stopping at famous landmarks along the way. Arrive to the tented camp in time for a traditional meal and learn more about this ancient culture. There is a large, central tent that is traditionally decorated and perfect for relaxing or escaping the cold nights in winter. Our dinner is prepared in traditional fashion, with the meat and vegetables cooked in an underground oven. Soft drinks and water are available for purchase. Lanterns light the way but we do suggest you bring a flashlight.
Map showing Petra
Day 5Journey to the Red SeaDrive to the Red Sea resort city of Aqaba. Enjoy free time to enjoy the beach, go snorkelling or check out the city. Make sure to try some fresh seafood for dinner.
Drive to the Red Sea resort city of Aqaba. Enjoy free time to enjoy the beach, go snorkelling or check out the city. Make sure to try some fresh seafood for dinner.
Day 6Travel by private vehicle north to the town…
Travel by private vehicle north to the town of Madaba. In the afternoon enjoy a guided tour of the area including a visit to nearby Mount Nebo.
Day 7Take a short trip by private vehicle back…Amman
Majestic view of the Temple of Hercules ruins against Amman's sprawling cityscape.Amman
Take a short trip by private vehicle back to Amman and enjoy a free day to explore the city.
Map showing Amman
Day 8Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time.
Depart at any time.

Discover Jordan

A glimpse of the destination you'll explore.

Vast arid desert hills with sparse vegetation in Jordan under a clear blue sky.
Expansive desert landscape in Aqaba Governorate, Jordan, featuring striking rock formations under an overcast sky.
Explore a vast arid desert landscape with rugged mountains under a striking blue sky.
Breathtaking view of arid desert landscape and rocky formations under the bright sun in Jordan.
Breathtaking view of Wadi Rum desert at twilight with silhouetted mountain ranges.
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