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The walk through the Siq and the first view of the Treasury create an unforgettable sense of discovery for both children and adults.
Highlights: the Siq, the Treasury, the Monastery and enough time to explore the Nabataean city.
Jordan brings together ancient wonders, desert adventures, time by the sea, nature and engaging cultural experiences in one memorable journey for the whole family. Jordan Horizons Tours can create a tailor-made private holiday based on your children’s ages, your preferred pace and the experiences you would like to share together.
Families can combine history, outdoor adventures, nature, relaxation and local culture without having to choose just one style of travel. The itinerary can be adapted for young children, teenagers, parents and multigenerational groups.
These destinations, drawn from our family-travel content, can be combined in a private itinerary based on your family’s interests, the ages of the travelers, your travel dates and your preferred activity level.
The walk through the Siq and the first view of the Treasury create an unforgettable sense of discovery for both children and adults.
Highlights: the Siq, the Treasury, the Monastery and enough time to explore the Nabataean city.Jordan’s desert landscape adds adventure and variety to the journey with 4x4 tours, camel rides, Bedouin hospitality and stargazing.
Highlights: desert tours, sand dunes, Bedouin camps and ancient rock inscriptions.A visit to the Dead Sea gives families a welcome change of pace after sightseeing, with the unique experience of floating in its exceptionally salty waters.
Highlights: floating, Dead Sea mud and relaxing time at family-friendly resorts.Aqaba is ideal for families who want to add a few days by the Red Sea to a longer Jordan trip, with swimming and sea or boat activities suitable for children and adults.
Highlights: coral reefs, snorkeling, glass-bottom boats, beaches and resort relaxation.Jordan’s capital combines archaeological sites, museums and modern attractions, adding variety at the beginning or end of a family trip.
Highlights: the Citadel, the Roman Theatre, the Children’s Museum and the Royal Automobile Museum.Madaba’s mosaics and the views from Mount Nebo make a short cultural stop interesting, visual and educational for the whole family.
Highlights: the Madaba Map, St. George’s Church and the Mount Nebo viewpoint.Jerash offers impressive Roman ruins to explore on foot as a family, with streets, theatres, arches and public spaces that help bring the ancient city to life.
Highlights: the Oval Plaza, Hadrian’s Arch, colonnaded streets and theatres.Dana adds a nature-focused dimension to a Jordan family holiday, with beautiful scenery, wildlife interest and selected walking trails.
Highlights: nature trails, birdwatching, viewpoints and eco-lodge experiences.The natural hot-springs setting can add a relaxing stop to the itinerary and offers an experience very different from Jordan’s archaeological and desert sites.
Highlights: hot springs, waterfalls and resort relaxation.Ajloun Castle combines history with elevated views, offering children and adults a compact, engaging cultural stop that is enjoyable to explore.
Highlights: the castle halls, medieval history and views across northern Jordan.These images, drawn from our existing family-travel content, show some of the experiences and destinations that can be combined in a private holiday.








Family trips work best when the itinerary is built around the travelers’ needs, rather than simply around a list of places to visit. Here are the main ways we can tailor the journey.
Plan the itinerary around your dates, interests, preferred number of days and the places your family definitely does not want to miss.
Include experiences such as desert tours, camel rides and interactive visits or activities specifically suited to families.
Arrange private transportation suited to your group size and the practical needs of family travel.
Choose hotels and resorts that match your preferred comfort level, room arrangements and relaxation needs.
Plan your journey with the support of our local team and guiding services appropriate to the itinerary.
These five sample programs help you compare trip lengths and travel styles. They are starting points: itineraries, overnight stays, activities and pace can all be adapted to your family’s needs.
8 days
Discover Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea on a private family journey combining history, outdoor activities and cultural experiences.
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5 days
Discover Jordan’s must-see places in five days, including Jerash, Karak, Petra, a Wadi Rum experience and time at the Dead Sea.
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8 days
Travel through Amman, Madaba, Jerash, the Crusader castles, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Petra and the Dead Sea on a rich and varied private family holiday.
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6 days
Enjoy a well-paced six-day package featuring Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and other memorable landscapes and historic sites across Jordan.
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8 days
Combine Amman, Madaba, Petra and Wadi Rum with free time in Aqaba and at the Dead Sea on a family itinerary that leaves more room to relax.
Explore this tourBrowse the Jordan Family Tours category to compare all available sample itineraries on one page.
Open the Jordan Family Tours categoryThe ideal trip length depends on how many regions you want to include and how much free time your family prefers. The available sample tours provide useful five-, six- and eight-day reference points.
A compact introduction, ideal for families with limited time who are comfortable with a fuller sightseeing schedule.
A good middle option that allows the stops to be spread out more comfortably without making the holiday too long.
A more extensive option for families who want to combine more regions, add Aqaba or balance sightseeing with more free time.
Start by telling us the practical details of your trip. From there, the itinerary can be built around the places, pace and experiences that best suit your family.
Tell us your preferred travel dates, trip length, number of travelers, children’s ages and any special requirements.
Work with our team to choose destinations, activities, accommodation type and a comfortable daily pace.
Once the itinerary and services are agreed, complete your booking and receive your detailed travel program.
Travel through Jordan with a program designed around your family’s priorities and chosen travel style.
Yes. The sample itineraries are starting points. The route, number of days, accommodations, activities and pace can all be changed.
Yes. We can create a new itinerary from scratch based on your dates, interests, preferred trip length and desired travel style.
Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Amman, Jerash, Madaba and Aqaba are very common choices, but the best combination depends on the time available and your priorities.
Please provide your travel dates, number of adults and children, children’s ages, preferred number of days, places you want to visit and the balance you prefer between sightseeing, adventure and relaxation.
Tell Jordan Horizons Tours your dates, number of travelers, children’s ages, interests and preferred number of days. We can recommend a suitable sample itinerary or design a completely tailor-made family holiday from the beginning.