Cultural
7 Days Biblical Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea
7 Days
pilgrimage
Jordan
Duration
7 Days
Max Guests
20 People
Destinations
Jordan
Type
pilgrimage
Pricing:
On request — send us your dates and group size for a tailored quote.
About This Tour
Begin in Amman with a tour of the Citadel and Roman theatre, then explore the Greco-Roman city of Jerash, one of the best preserved in the world. Follow the King's Highway to Madaba, home to the famous 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land, and ascend Mount Nebo for views of the Promised Land. Visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where Jesus was baptized, before discovering the Rose City of Petra and the desert of Wadi Rum by 4x4. Unwind at the Dead Sea, floating in its mineral-rich waters.
Highlights
Amman Citadel and Roman Theatre city tour
Jerash, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities
Madaba mosaic map and Mount Nebo's Promised Land views
Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the baptism site of Jesus
Petra, the Rose City and New Seven Wonder of the World
Wadi Rum 4x4 desert ride and Dead Sea float
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Day 1
Arrival in Amman
Day 1
Arrival in Amman
Meet and assist by the airport representative through immigration and customs, followed by a transfer to the Amman hotel. Check in and overnight in Amman.
2
Day 2
Amman City Tour and Jerash
Day 2
Amman City Tour and Jerash
After breakfast, tour the old city of Amman, including the Citadel and Roman Theatre, two of the city's most popular archaeological sites, with a guide-led walk through the back streets, markets and shops. Continue to the ancient Greco-Roman city of Jerash to see its paved and colonnaded streets, hilltop temples, theatres, public squares, baths, fountains and city walls. Return to Amman for overnight.
3
Day 3
Amman to Petra via Madaba, Mount Nebo and Bethany
Day 3
Amman to Petra via Madaba, Mount Nebo and Bethany
Depart Amman in the morning for the Christian town of Madaba, famous for its 6th-century mosaics, including the Madaba Map, the oldest preserved mosaic map of the Holy Lands. Continue to Mount Nebo, where Moses looked across to the Promised Land and later died, offering views over the Dead Sea, the West Bank, the Jordan River and, on a clear day, Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Head to Bethany, where Jesus was baptized by Saint John the Baptist, then proceed to Petra for dinner and overnight.
4
Day 4
Petra
Day 4
Petra
After breakfast, visit the ancient Nabatean capital, starting on horseback and continuing on foot through the Siq, a long narrow fissure between two overhanging cliffs. The tour unfolds the mysteries of the Red Rose City, including its spectacular Treasury, Royal Tombs and burial chambers. Dinner and overnight in Petra.
5
Day 5
Petra to Wadi Rum
Day 5
Petra to Wadi Rum
After breakfast, transfer to Wadi Rum for a 2-hour 4x4 jeep ride through the desert. Dinner and overnight at the desert camp.
6
Day 6
Wadi Rum to Dead Sea
Day 6
Wadi Rum to Dead Sea
After breakfast, drive to the Dead Sea and experience floating in its mineral-rich waters. Dinner and overnight at the Dead Sea.
7
Day 7
Dead Sea to Queen Alia Airport
Day 7
Dead Sea to Queen Alia Airport
Transfer to Queen Alia Airport with assistance from an English-speaking representative for departure.
Included
- Meet and assist on arrival and departure by an English-speaking representative
- All airport-to-airport transfers and visits as per the itinerary
- 6 nights' accommodation on half board at the mentioned hotels
- Local guide in Petra and Jerash for 2 to 3 hours for 2 to 6 passengers
- English-speaking escorting guide for groups of 6 to 25 passengers
- Free share for every 10 to 25 passengers in double, twin or triple rooms
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- 2-hour 4x4 jeep ride in the Wadi Rum desert
- Free collective visa for Jordan
Excluded
- Drinks, local lunches and water during meals
- Tips for driver and guide at USD 8 per person per day
- Any kind of tips and portage
- Tips for the horse boy in Petra, if choosing a horse ride
- Tips for jeep drivers in Wadi Rum
- Travel insurance
- Other services not mentioned, extra meals, souvenirs and optional activities
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