Jerash & south to Petra
“7 nights in Jordan — Land in Amman, settle into the Old Town-area apartment, and ease in with the city's ancient core.”
7 nights in Jordan, mapped out day by day through Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 7 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-19 May
- Pace
- Steady, a full day out
- Where you sleep
- Harbour apartment and 4 more
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 7 days
- Budget
- €1,031
Loved on Google
- localtrips.net5.0(475)
- Roman Temple Of Hercules4.6(2.6K)
- Roman Theater4.5(23K)
- Mijana4.8(18K)
- Oval Plaza4.7(1.2K)
- Temple of Artemis4.7(804)
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The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & the capital
Airport transfer to the Amman apartmentExplore the Amman Citadel and Temple of HerculesWalk down to the Roman TheatreDinner on Rainbow Street - 2
Jerash day trip
Guided tour of Jerash: Oval Plaza, Cardo, Hadrian's ArchVisit the South Theatre and Temple of ArtemisOptional stop at Ajloun CastleReturn to Amman for the evening - 3
South to Petra
Drive south to Petra (via King's Highway viewpoints)Check into the Petra boutique guesthouseEvening: Petra by Night candlelit Siq walk (if running)Dinner in Wadi Musa - 4
Guided Petra tour
Guided tour: the Siq and the Treasury (Al-Khazneh)Street of Facades, Royal Tombs and Roman theatreHike up to the Monastery (Ad-Deir)Optional afternoon at Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) - 5
Wadi Rum jeep & desert camp
Transfer to Wadi Rum villageHalf-day 4x4 jeep safari: dunes, arches and Lawrence's SpringSunset viewpoint over the desertOvernight in a Bedouin desert camp with traditional zarb dinner - 6
Desert to the Dead Sea
Morning tea and drive from Wadi Rum to the Dead SeaFloat in the mineral-rich watersDead Sea mud treatment and pool timeSunset over the water from the Garden villa - 7
Cooking class & departure
Drive back to AmmanJordanian cooking class: prepare maqluba and mezzeSit-down lunch of your own cookingLast-minute souvenir shopping, then airport transfer for departure
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Arrival & the capital
Land in Amman, settle into the Old Town-area apartment, and ease in with the city's ancient core. Airport transfer to the Amman apartment and Explore the Amman Citadel and Temple of Hercules.
- Flights
- €314
- Stay
- €717
- Per night
- €147
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Jerash day trip
Full-day excursion north to one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities in the world. Guided tour of Jerash: Oval Plaza, Cardo, Hadrian's Arch and Visit the South Theatre and Temple of Artemis.
South to Petra
Scenic drive down the Desert/King's Highway, arriving in Petra for an evening at leisure. Drive south to Petra (via King's Highway viewpoints) and Check into the Petra boutique guesthouse.
Guided Petra tour
A full guided day through the Rose City, from the Siq to the Treasury and beyond. Guided tour: the Siq and the Treasury (Al-Khazneh) and Street of Facades, Royal Tombs and Roman theatre.
Wadi Rum jeep & desert camp
Trade the canyons for the red desert with a 4x4 safari and a night under the stars. Transfer to Wadi Rum village and Half-day 4x4 jeep safari: dunes, arches and Lawrence's Spring.
Desert to the Dead Sea
Drive north to the lowest point on Earth for an afternoon float and spa time. Morning tea and drive from Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea and Float in the mineral-rich waters.
Cooking class & departure
Return to Amman for a hands-on Jordanian cooking class before flying home. Drive back to Amman and Jordanian cooking class: prepare maqluba and mezze.
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