5-Nights Jordan Discovery: Amman, Petra, Aqaba & Dead Sea - Private Guided Experiences from $2,459

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrive in Amman

Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, proceed to the Immigration Area where you will be met by a tour representative holding a welcome sign with your name. They will assist you with obtaining your complimentary visa, provided your details have been supplied in advance. After collecting your luggage, transfer to your Amman hotel for check-in.

Hotel: Centro Mada Amman (4 Star Rating)

Contemporary, chic and effortlessly casual, Centro Mada Amman suits the needs of modern travellers who appreciate sophistication and value for money. As the first Centro concept in Amman, the lifestyle business hotel surprises guests with a young and fresh approach, offering well-designed hotel rooms & suites, original contemporary spaces and dynamic facilities and services. With a prime location, just minutes from major embassies and ministries in the Abdoun district and close to Amman’s major shopping malls, tourism attractions and corporate hubs including King Hussein Business Park, it is the perfect place to stay. The popular Abdali Boulevard lifestyle development and Amman’s Downtown district are just 10 minutes from Centro Mada and Queen Alia International Airport is 32km away.

After breakfast at your Amman hotel, depart on a scenic drive to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the Middle East. Also known in ancient times as Gerasa, the city showcases remarkable ruins including Hadrian's Arch, the Oval Forum, the colonnaded Cardo, temples dedicated to Zeus and Artemis, theatres, baths, and sections of the original city walls.

Continue to a local home for an authentic Jordanian lunch experience, offering the opportunity to sample traditional regional cuisine in a welcoming setting.

After lunch, proceed to Ajloun to visit Ajloun Castle (Qal'at Ar-Rabad), a 12th-century fortress built by one of Saladin's generals to defend the region and protect important trade routes between Jordan and Syria. Perched high in the hills, the castle offers panoramic views and insight into the area's medieval history and strategic importance during the Crusader period.

Return to your hotel in Amman for an overnight stay.

Hotel: Centro Mada Amman (4 Star Rating)

Contemporary, chic and effortlessly casual, Centro Mada Amman suits the needs of modern travellers who appreciate sophistication and value for money. As the first Centro concept in Amman, the lifestyle business hotel surprises guests with a young and fresh approach, offering well-designed hotel rooms & suites, original contemporary spaces and dynamic facilities and services. With a prime location, just minutes from major embassies and ministries in the Abdoun district and close to Amman’s major shopping malls, tourism attractions and corporate hubs including King Hussein Business Park, it is the perfect place to stay. The popular Abdali Boulevard lifestyle development and Amman’s Downtown district are just 10 minutes from Centro Mada and Queen Alia International Airport is 32km away.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at your Amman hotel, check out and begin a city tour of Jordan's vibrant capital. Known in ancient times as Rabbath Ammon and later renamed Philadelphia during the Greco-Roman period, Amman blends layers of history with a modern cosmopolitan atmosphere. Highlights include the Citadel, Archaeological Museum, Roman Theatre, Folklore Museum, a walking tour through the downtown area, and a panoramic drive through the city's contemporary districts.

Continue to the nearby Iraq Al-Amir Women's Cooperative Association, a community initiative founded by the Noor Al Hussein Foundation to support local women through traditional crafts and sustainable employment opportunities. During your visit, enjoy an interactive cultural experience such as ceramics, handmade paper production, rug weaving, or local food sampling. The cooperative plays an important role in preserving Jordanian heritage, protecting the environment, and empowering women within the local community.

Enjoy a traditional lunch featuring local Jordanian dishes before continuing south to Petra. Upon arrival, check in at your Petra hotel for an overnight stay.

Hotel: Petra Guest House (4 Star Rating)

Immerse yourself in Petra's ancient landscape from the moment you arrive at the Petra Guest House, located right at the visitor's entrance to the Siq, steps away from the famous archaeological sites.

Enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains from 41 well-appointed guestrooms and 31 chalets tucked into the surrounding rock. All guestrooms have mountain views and are fully equipped with modern amenities any traveler will need from LCD TVs, safe box, mini-bar, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at your Petra hotel, begin a guided visit to the ancient city of Petra, Jordan's most famous archaeological treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known as the "Rose City" due to the color of the stone from which it is carved, Petra was once the flourishing capital of the Nabataean Kingdom and remains one of the most remarkable ancient sites in the world.

Enter Petra through the dramatic Siq, a narrow sandstone gorge that leads to the city's most iconic monument, Al Khazneh (The Treasury). As you explore further, discover an extraordinary collection of rock-cut tombs, temples, sacrificial altars, colonnaded streets, and the impressive Roman-style theatre carved into the mountainside. High above the valley lies the impressive Ad-Deir Monastery, reached by a climb of approximately 800 rock-cut steps for those wishing to continue further into the site.

Following your Petra tour, continue on a scenic drive of approximately two hours to Aqaba, Jordan's only coastal city, located on the shores of the Red Sea. Enjoy a brief orientation tour of this relaxed seaside destination, known for its warm waters, colorful marine life, and popular diving and beach resorts.

Check in at your Aqaba hotel for an overnight stay.

Hotel: Grand Tala Bay Resort Aqaba (5 Star Rating)

Tala Bay Resort, located in a residential area of Aqaba, features an infinity swimming pool along with a poolside bar, parasols and a poolside snack bar. The venue comprises 336 rooms. It offers modern rooms, free Wi-Fi and free parking.

You'll be 7 km from Aqaba Port and 10 km from Aqaba Hafen Rotes Meer. It is also close to a spectacular golden beach with a bar and loungers.

This impressive accommodation is located close to Coastal Mountain and Grand Bay.

All units feature tea and coffee making equipment, a dining area and a dressing area. Many rooms come with a lovely view over the sea. Each non-smoking room has a soothing décor and a private bathroom.

Those staying at Tala Bay Resort Aqaba can sit down to a super breakfast. Guests are invited in Heatwave restaurant to enjoy a number of delicious delights. The café bar not only offers coffee, wines and cocktails, but also provides an outdoor terrace and live music. You can visit the coffee store situated close by and taste Mediterranean cuisine.

The hotel is 200 km from Tabuk airport.

Property facilities include bureau de change, a designated area for smoking and a gift store.

Guests can also relax in a sauna. There is a gym with a wide range of sports.

Meal(s): Breakfast

After breakfast at your Aqaba hotel, check out and depart for Wadi Rum, approximately one hour away. Known as the “Valley of the Moon,” Wadi Rum is a spectacular desert landscape of sandstone mountains, granite cliffs, and vast open valleys. Inhabited since prehistoric times, the area is rich in history and culture, with ancient rock inscriptions, petroglyphs, and archaeological remains left behind by civilizations including the Nabataeans. Wadi Rum is also closely associated with T. E. Lawrence, who travelled through the region during the Arab Revolt of 1917-1918.

Experience the beauty of the desert on a two-hour jeep safari through Wadi Rum, passing dramatic rock formations, sweeping dunes, and breathtaking desert scenery.

Continue north on a scenic drive of approximately four hours to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth at more than 400 metres below sea level. Renowned for its hypersaline waters and mineral-rich mud, the Dead Sea has been valued for centuries for its therapeutic and wellness properties and was once visited by King Herod as a health retreat.

Upon arrival, check in at your Dead Sea hotel for an overnight stay.

Hotel: Marriott Dead Sea Resort and Spa (5 Star Rating)

Marriott Dead Sea Resort and Spa, on the shores of the mineral rich Dead Sea is set against the backdrop of rugged mountains. The hotel features 233 spacious rooms decorated with soothing colors and balconies. The "Spa" is an integral part of the resort. It offers a retreat for guests to unwind, relax and rejuvenate and is designed to offer guests a unique experience and to help rebalance the body, mind and spirit.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Today, transfer to Amman Airport for your onward flight. Upon arrival, a tour representative will assist you at the airport with your departure arrangements.

Meal(s): Breakfast