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Tour Overview

Journey through Jordan on an 8-day Premium adventure and discover a land of desert treasures and altruistic people. From the soaring facades of Petra to the lowest lows of the Dead Sea, the sunrise colours of Wadi Rum and the ancient ruins of Jerash, Jordan’s landscapes impress at every turn. But beneath its striking exterior is its people – full of heart and deep-rooted tradition. Learn the secrets of Jordanian cuisine with a mother and her daughters, immerse yourself in Bedouin culture during dinner at their camp and travel with a local leader who will illuminate the magic of their country. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Spend a day exploring the majesty and mystery of Petra, embark on a 4WD drive adventure through wind-swept rock formations of Wadi Rum and experience the unique sensation of floating in the Dead Sea.

  • Embrace local life as you travel with a passionate Jordanian leader, learn about the culture of food with a mother and her daughters, and immerse yourself in Bedouin culture during an exciting evening at their camp.

  • Experience isolated elegance during your feature stay at a luxury camp in Wadi Rum. Enjoy modern comforts while being surrounded by the vast desert, natural sandstone sculptures and a sky jewelled with stars.

  • Lift the lid on Jordanian cuisine when you dine in a fantastic local restaurant in Amman, learn the tricks of the trade during an immersive cooking class and enjoy a dinner at a Bedouin camp cooked in a traditional zarb.

  • Visit one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Amman and enter a cooking school run by three sisters in the home of their grandmother. Learn how to make traditional Jordanian food and of course eat plenty of it too.

Places You'll See

Premium Jordan

Premium Jordan

Premium Jordan

Premium Jordan

Amman

Amman

Amman

Amman

Dead Sea

Dead Sea

Petra

Petra

Wadi Musa

Wadi Musa

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Amman

Amman, Jordan
Amman

Location: Amman

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Welcome to Jordan – cosmopolitan and contemporary yet steeped in biblical history. You will be met by an Intrepid representative at the airport and transferred to your hotel where there will be an important welcome meeting with your group and local leader at 6pm. If you arrive early, perhaps visit a local cafe and pick up a coffee and ara’yes – a pita filled with spiced meats. Otherwise, head to the Old Town’s Roman Amphitheatre or find some culture at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. After your meeting, head out to a local restaurant for a welcome dinner with your group and leader. Sharing food is a huge part of Jordanian culture and eating out is a social affair that’s packed with flavour. Tonight your leader will introduce you to some of the country’s most beloved dishes, like mansaf, a dish made with lamb, yoghurt and rice, and kunafa, a delicious dessert made with pastry and cheese.

Included Activities:
-Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
-Amman - Welcome Dinner
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Day 2 : Amman

Amman, Jordan
Amman

Location: Amman

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, leave Amman for a short drive north to Jerash where you’ll find some of the world’s best Greco-Roman ruins. Reaching its peak as a favourite of the emperor Hadrian, Jerash holds a striking collection of archways, theatres, baths, public buildings and colonnaded streets. Your leader will share the incredible history of the ruins and help you imagine what life once looked like in this glorious Roman city. Grand columns encircle the city's centrepiece of the Oval Plaza – an atmospheric place to linger after exploring Jerash's riches. Afterwards, return to Amman and head to a cooking school run by a mother and her daughters, where you’ll get a special look behind the scenes of Jordanian cuisine. You’ll feel as through you’ve stepped into the welcoming home of a local grandmother as you learn how to make classics like tabbouleh, flat bread and lentil soup with passionate guidance and generations of culinary know-how. The flavours, recipes and warmth of this evening are sure to stick with you long after your time in Jordan is over.

Included Activities:
-Jerash - Roman ruins
-Amman - Beit Sitti cooking class and dinner

Day 3 : Dead Sea

The Dead Sea, Jordan
Dead Sea

Location: Dead Sea

Accommodation: Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today you will make the journey from Amman to the Dead Sea. Named for the lack of life in its waters, this lake is so intensely salty that the water density makes swimming very difficult, but bobbing on the water's surface is a truly fun and one-off experience. En route, stop off at Mount Nebo and hear the story of how Moses saw the Promised Land before he died from what is believed to be this very spot, and St Georges Church, best known for its Byzantine mosaic depicting a map of the Holy Land. On arrival, enjoy some time to float in the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea, relax on your hotel’s beachfront or take a dip in one of three swimming pools or jacuzzi.

Included Activities:
-Madaba - St Georges Church
-Mt Nebo - Site visit

Day 4 : Petra

Wadi Musa

Location: Wadi Musa

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Depart the Dead Sea and drive to the ancient Crusader castle at Shobak – your leader will explain how this ancient castle was originally built to protect the eastern flank of the Latin Kingdom and its trade routes to the sea before it fell to Saladin in 1189. Enjoy superb scenery and stop off at the viewpoint overlooking the Dana Nature Reserve before arriving in the late afternoon to your Petra accommodation. Petra dates back to the sixth century BC and is considered the crown jewel of Jordan, featuring an impressive series of tombs and dwellings carved directly into the rock. On arrival, there is time to check out the town that has grown around the site and to relax, ready for a big day of exploring Petra tomorrow.

Included Activities:
-Shobak - Shobak Castle

Day 5 : Petra

Wadi Musa

Location: Wadi Musa

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today will be spent uncovering the secrets of Petra with the knowledgeable guidance of your leader. The iconic view of the Treasury's glorious facade, glimpsed from a narrow cleft known as the Siq, is perhaps the single-most striking sight of the entire region. The Siq leads through the rock and is at points only a few metres wide, with walls soaring up to 180 metres on either side. Explore the old Roman road, amphitheatre and several ancient tombs. You will also have time to climb to the Monastery if you wish, providing a magnificent view of the entire site. There is a cafeteria on the site, where you can enjoy your own light lunch. The rest of the day will be at your leisure. This evening, perhaps take the chance to witness Petra by night if your dates align. Seeing the Treasury plaza lit up by candlelight while Bedouin music plays is a truly memorable experience.

Included Activities:
-Petra - Guided tour of Petra

Optional Activities:
-Petra - Petra By Night

Day 6 : Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum, Jordan

Location: Wadi Rum

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

For another glimpse at Petra, rise very early for an unguided morning visit, if you wish. Then, drive to Wadi Rum, a protected area of desert that impresses with sandstone mountains, canyons and arches. Enjoy some lunch in the small village of Rum and browse the informative visitor’s centre. Afterwards, jump into a local jeep and journey into Wadi Rum with your Bedouin hosts. Visit several of the area’s distinctive rock formations and appreciate the vast silence and spectacular desert landscapes. These landscapes are home to hardy Bedouin communities that live in scattered camps. You will gain a deeper understanding of their way of life as you join them for a zarb (underground oven) dinner at one of their camps, set in an amazing location deep in the desert. Tonight’s feature stay accommodation is a luxury camp that offers a splendid base among remote and wild surroundings. Spacious tents are fitted out with creature comforts like king-sized beds, air conditioning and en suite bathrooms, and all furniture is made by hand with décor inspired by Bedouin culture. Fall asleep beneath a magnificent canopy of stars and wake up to a sunrise over the red-hued landscape.

Included Activities:
-Petra - Petra second day visit (unguided)
-Wadi Rum - Desert Jeep tour
-Wadi Rum - Zarb dinner

Day 7 : Amman

Amman, Jordan

Location: Amman

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After waking up in the unique surrounds of your Bedouin camp this morning, take a walk around the area – the length of which depends on the group’s desires – before scaling one of the large dunes to enjoy panoramic views of your surrounds. Afterwards, return to Amman for the evening. Tonight you may like to join your group for a final dinner to round off your adventure – speak to your leader about the best restaurants in the city that are popular with the locals.

Included Activities:
-Wadi Rum - Desert and dunes walk

Day 8 : Amman

Amman, Jordan

Location: Amman

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your trip will come to an end today after breakfast. Check-out time is usually around 12pm and you are free to leave at any time. If you have arranged a private airport transfer, you will be advised of the pick-up time. If you would like to spend more time in Amman, we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability).

What's Included

  • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer

  • Amman - Welcome Dinner

  • Jerash - Roman ruins

  • Amman - Beit Sitti cooking class and dinner

  • Madaba - St Georges Church

  • Mt Nebo - Mt Nebo visit

  • Shobak - Shobak Castle

  • Dana - Ancient village visit

  • Petra - Guided tour of Petra

  • Wadi Rum - Desert Jeep tour

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What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International Travel

Accommodation

  • Comfortable hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (1 night)

Transport

  • Private vehicle , Jeep

Check out our Q&As

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    No

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are international flights included in this tour?

    No

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes if aged 15+ and accompanied by an adult

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes, Complimentary arrival airport transfer

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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Saturday - Saturday

Apr 05, 2025 - Apr 12, 2025
$3910 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Apr 12, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025
$3705 (USD)

Wednesday - Wednesday

Apr 16, 2025 - Apr 23, 2025
$3950 (USD)

Thursday - Thursday

Apr 17, 2025 - Apr 24, 2025
$3345 $2676 (USD)

Operator discount: -$669 (USD)

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Apr 19, 2025 - Apr 26, 2025
$3910 (USD)

Wednesday - Wednesday

Apr 23, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025
$3470 $2776 (USD)

Operator discount: -$694 (USD)

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Apr 30, 2025 - May 07, 2025
$3430 $3087 (USD)

Operator discount: -$343 (USD)

Prices last published on 20-Mar-2025

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    Intrepid Travel allows you to make 10 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 56 days before the start of the tour.

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    Intrepid Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform intrepid travel, 56 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Intrepid Travel requires a minimum deposit of 400 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

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    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of intrepid travel charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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Premium Jordan

8 Days Starting and ending in Amman

Visiting: Amman, Dead Sea, Wadi Musa, Wadi Rum

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

EEPJ

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 12

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

15-99 years

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

4WD, Walking

From: $3345 $2676 (USD) Operator discount: -$669 -20%

NB: Prices correct on 20-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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