Tour Overview
Desert adventurer T. E. Lawrence's wartime trek across Jordan, from Wadi Rum to Aqaba, was one of the most arduous journeys of modern times. These days, however, you can explore Jordan's challenging terrain with considerably less effort. You'll probably forego camels for, say, an air-conditioned four-wheel-drive. But you might well echo Lawrence of Arabia's awestruck description of Jordan's dramatic desertscapes as "vast, echoing, and God-like." Set on the ancient crossroads between Arabia and the Mediterranean Sea, Jordan is full of historic sites. Crusaders' forts along old trade routes and ancient cities carved from stone will captivate anyone in search of the past. And while the land might be ancient, Jordan's cities offer the modern conveniences that help make your trip to the past a little less demanding. When you tire of desert ardors, you can relax at a Dead Sea spa or go scuba diving in the Red Sea. Although it's mostly covered by desert, Jordan also has mountains, forests, marshes, beaches, plains, rolling hills and fertile river valleys. The Jordan Valley is actually an extension of the Great Rift Valley, which runs through Kenya and Tanzania in AfricaDay by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Amman, JordanYour professional iExplore Representative will meet you at Queen Alia International Airport to assist you with visas, luggage and customs before driving you to your hotel.
Four Seasons Hotel Amman-Premium Room Day 2: Amman
Today enjoy a full day sightseeing city tour of Amman. Start the day by visiting the Citadel, the Archaeological Museum, the Roman Theatre, the Folklore Museum, walk down town through the bazaars and the Gold market, then on to visit Darat al Funun. The tour ends at "The Pacha" for a relaxing massage and Turkish Bath. Then, return to the hotel for dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Four Seasons Hotel Amman- Premium Room Day 3: Jerash & Ajloun
Full day excursion to Jerash and Ajloun. Begin your day sightseeing in Jerash, sometimes called the Pompeii of the East. Jerash flourished in the first century AD and thrived by trade due to the benefits of the “Pax Romana.” Continue on to Ajloun where you will visit the castle of Ajloun “Al Rabad Castle.” Return to Amman for dinner and evening at leisure.
Breakfast, Lunch
Four Seasons Hotel Amman- Premium Room Day 4:Amman-Petra
This morning we leave the hotel for a full day sightseeing excursion to Mt. Nebo, Madaba, the King’s Highway, Kerak, and on to Petra for overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Petra Moevenpick Resort- Standard Room Day 5: Petra
Enjoy a full day tour of Petra. Start the visit with a horse ride from the main gate of Petra to the entrance of the old city. Then walk on foot along the to visit the rose-red city of Petra.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Petra Moevenpick Resort- Standard Room Day 6: Petra & Wadi Rum
This morning, enjoy a return visit to the site of Petra. After lunch, drive to Wadi Rum, pick up your 4x4 vehicle and driver for a 3-hour drive inside the beautiful desert of Wadi Rum and enjoy the sunset. Enjoy a special dinner under Bedouin tents with local music entertainment.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Petra Moevenpick Resort- Standard Room Day 7: Petra & The Dead Sea
Transfer to Little Petra for a half-day visit. Return to your vehicle and drive to the Dead Sea via the Desert Highway. Arrive the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea and check in, enjoy the balance of the day at leisure.
Breakfast
Kempinski Dead Sea- Standard Room Day 8: Dead Sea
Enjoy the day at your at leisure for swimming and using the Sanctuary Spa. This afternoon you are collected from the hotel for a drive to the Baptism Site.
Breakfast
Kempinski Dead Sea- Standard Room Day 9: Dead Sea-Amman-Depart
Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport (note: the drive from the Dead Sea to the airport is around 45-minutes.) Our representative will assist you with check-in and immigration procedures for your departure.
Breakfast
