Highlights
Amman - Explore this Ancient hilltop citadel, with its fascinating Archaeological Museum and the bustling souqs
Experience the tranquil beauty of Anjara, where Jesus and Mary are said to have sought refuge during their journey
Explore Umm Qais - the site of the ancient Greco-Roman city of Gadara, a member of the Decapolis.
Jerash - See the ruins of the ancient Roman city, which at over 2000 years old is still surprisingly well-preserved
Madaba - See Jordan’s finest Byzantine mosaics at the Church of St George in this Christian market town
Mt Nebo - Visit one of the most sacred sites in Jordan with views across the Promised Land
Petra - Discover the spectacular UNESCO-listed Nabataean city, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
See Karak one of the largest crusader castles
See the Fortress of Machaerus (Mukawir) - an archaeological site and a fortified palace, located on the eastern side of the Dead Sea in present-day Jordan
Travel through The Kings' Highway - A route that has been in use for centuries
Visit The Baptism Site (Bethany Beyond the Jordan) where Jesus Christ was baptized
Wadi Rum - Explore this vast red desert with its rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations in a 4x4
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Amman Airport - Amman & Overnight
Upon arrival at Queen Alia Airport our representative welcomes you before you go to customs to help you with your free visa on arrival to Jordan (Visa fee waived). The representative will take you to meet your driver who will transfer to your hotel in Amman, check in, remainder of the day free.
Overnight Amman including breakfast.
*If your flight arrives in the morning please ask us about optional tours for this day.
Day 2: Amman Hotel - Jerash - Ajloun - Anjara - Umm Qais - Amman & Overnight
In the north of Amman you visit the best preserved example of a Roman provincial city, Jerash with its theaters, churches, temples, a Nymphaeum and colonnaded streets. A short drive through the beautiful forest area, you will come to Ajloun and visit the ruined castle which was built by Salameen as part of the defense against the crusaders. Nearby you will visit Anjara to see the Shrine of Our Lady of the Mountain. It is said that here the Virgin Mary and Jesus had a rest on their journey from the Holyland. We head on further north to Umm Qais, the ancient Gadara, with its Hellenistic-Roman remains. According to the Bible it was here that Jesus preformed the miracle of sending the demons into a herd of swine that ran into the Sea of Galilee. From Gadara you have a magnificent view over this Sea, the Jordan Valley and the Golan Heights. Return to your hotel in Amman.
Overnight Amman including breakfast.
Day 3: Amman Hotel - Baptism Site - Mt. Nebo - Madaba & Overnight
After breakfast we drive to the Jordan Valley, to Bethany beyond the Jordan River. This is the place where the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist took place. We also have a look at Elijah's Hill where Prophet Elijah ascended to heaven. From here we journey to Mt. Nebo, the burial site of Prophet Moses overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Here you view 4th and 6th century Byzantine churches with wonderful mosaics. Then we visit the mosaic city of Madaba, where the oldest map of the Holy Land exists on the floor of St. George's Church. More mosaics can be seen in the Archaeological Park, which houses some masterpieces from Byzantine churches.
Overnight in Madaba including breakfast.
Day 4: Madaba Hotel - Mukawir - King's Way - Karak - Petra & Overnight
On the 700 meter high hill Mukawir, in biblical times known as Machaerus, had been a great palace, where Herod Antipas imprisoned and killed John the Baptist. Although very running there is still to see towers, walls and baths as well as a great view of the Dead Sea. Traveling on the King's Way, a route that has been in use since Biblical times, we drive through the land of Edom and Moab to Karak. We visit here the great Crusader castle. Afterwards we head further south to Petra for overnight.
Overnight Petra including breakfast
Day 5: Petra Visit - & Overnight
The red-rose city of Petra is a unique destination. More than 2000 years ago the area was settled by the Nabataeans who carved magnificent buildings in the sandstone. You will have a guided tour for approximately 2.5 hours and then free time to explore on your own. We walk through the Siq, an immense crack in the stone, to see at the end Petra's most impressive monument: the Treasury. You walk along the Street of Facades, see the Royal Tombs, Qasr al Bint. You will say goodbye to your guide. There is still plenty to see and you might like to climb up the 800 stairs to the Monastery El Deir.
Overnight in Petra including breakfast.
Day 6: Petra Hotel - Wadi Rum - 4x4 Tour - Overnight
Today we drive 1.5 hours to the dramatic Wadi Rum, one of the most impressive desert landscapes in the world. On a 04 - 05 hour 4x4 tour you will see sand dunes, spectacular rock formations, canyons and Nabatean rock inscriptions. Box lunch is included on the 4x4 tour. Dinner will be served at a Bedouin camp in the desert where we also spend the night.
Overnight Bedouin Camp including dinner and breakfast
Day 7: Wadi Rum Camp - Wadi Araba - Lot's Cave - Dead Sea - Amman & Overnight
In the morning we drive from the desert to the Dead Sea. On the way we visit Lot's Cave near the town of Safi. Here Prophet Lot lived together with his daughters after he fled the sinful cities Sodom and Gomorrah. We head on to the beach at the Dead Sea where you can relax the rest of the day and float in the salty water. In the evening we drive to Amman for overnight.
Overnight at hotel in Amman including breakfast.
Day 8: Amman - Amman City Half Day Tour - Amman & Overnight
Today we visit downtown Amman. The city was mentioned in the Bible as Rabbath-Ammon, the capital of the Ammonites. Our tour will take you to the Citadel with its remains from the Roman to the Byzantine period and the Archaeological Museum. You will visit the Folklore Museum and the Roman Theater from 2nd century as well as the Coptic Church. The rest of the day is for leisure or you discover parts of the capital on your own account.
Overnight at hotel in Amman including breakfast.
Day 9: Amman Hotel - Amman Airport (for departure)
Transfer to the airport to say farewell and to board your international flight.
Tour Booking Conditions
: 1- Minimum Booking Time, Last-Minute Reservations & JHT Team Availability (STND)
(A) For multi-day tours, reservation requests must be received at least 72 hours prior to the tour start date, taking into account weekends, official holidays, and office hours.
(B) Our tour consultants are available during office hours only: Sunday–Thursday, 10:00–18:00 (Jordan Time, GMT +3). In case of emergencies, guests may contact our main mobile number listed on our website at any time. If you are already in contact with a tour consultant, you may use their direct contact details.
(C) The weekend in Jordan is Friday–Saturday. Official national and religious holidays include, but are not limited to, Easter, Eids, Labor Day, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve.
(D) To benefit from the visa fee waiver (applicable when spending two consecutive nights in Jordan), guests must provide passport details in advance. All information is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy and is used solely for manifest preparation and airport meet-and-greet arrangements.
(E) A visa fee applies to individuals and groups spending one night only in Jordan prior to departure. Visa fees are subject to change without prior notice by the authorities.
(F) Tour confirmation is issued once all required services and accommodations are secured. Most hotel reservation offices operate until 17:00 Jordan time on weekdays.
(G) Last-minute bookings may be subject to limited availability and reduced service options. While JHT will make every effort to meet guest preferences, early planning is strongly recommended to ensure better availability, service quality, and a smoother overall travel experience.
: 2- Quotation and rates for Multi-Day trips in Jordan. STND
-(A)- Our multi-day tours are completely tailor made to fit individual preferences. Because those tours are customized, kindly check with us for rates for your requested tour. Note it is possible to select the desired accommodation standard 3, 4 or 5-star / typically offers are based on standard rooms in related hotels unless otherwise stated, upgraded room categories and / or family rooms would incur a surcharge. If interested to book accommodation directly yourself – please get in touch.
-(B)- Accommodation choices and preferences will be considered, yet can’t be guaranteed as this is subject to hotel or camp availability and policies. Alternatives of same desired level can be secured (subject to availability).
-(C)- For FTIs (small groups up to 6 guests) - local spot guide in Petra and Jerash would be included (who’d only join during your visit in Petra or Jerash only – if your visit includes either site) please see notes. Yet for groups of 7 guests and more it is mandated by law that we secure a government licensed Guide to escort the group from start till drop off to any destination in Jordan.
-(D)- All quotes are based on English speaking local or government licensed guides. Other languages are subject to availability and can’t be guaranteed especially at peak season times, and can ultimately incur a surcharge.
-(E)- The Local guides (who are at the visitor’s center of Petra site) are assigned at the visitor's center of the site on a turn-basis. Travel Agencies cannot guarantee the quality of their services.
- We endeavor to utilize the guiding services of a licensed guide who is known to our agency. During peak times we might provide you with a guide from the Petra Visitors center. As these guides are not known to our agency, we cannot guarantee the level of their service. Any complaints about problems encountered with the guides from the Petra Visitors center should be directed to the Petra Visitors Centre directly at the conclusion of your guided tour.
: 3- Online Booking & How to Book Multi-Day Tours (STND)
(A) Guests may request to book their desired tour online or by email. All online booking requests are subject to confirmation and are not considered confirmed until a personalized confirmation email is issued by a member of our reservations team, usually within 24–48 hours of receiving the request.
(B) While we strive to display accurate availability on our website, in rare cases simultaneous bookings may occur, and real-time availability may not be fully reflected online.
(C) Accommodation availability for larger groups is subject to hotel or camp availability and policies. Guests will be informed of available options, which may include alternative hotels, partial availability of standard rooms, or upgraded room categories at an additional cost, allowing guests to make an informed decision.-(B)- We endeavor to display accurate availability on our website, though on rare occasions online bookings are made concurrently with others, and our website cannot reflect this information.
-(C)- Securing accommodation space for larger group is primarily controlled by hotel – camp availability. Feedback will be shared with guests, to determine how best to proceed, example standard rooms may not be fully available, upgraded room types for an additional surcharge could be proposed to guest, our team will make sure you understand your options and can decide accordingly.
: 4- In rare cases, JHT may amend or cancel a booking under the following circumstances: STND
(A) For last-minute bookings made less than 24 hours before the requested service date.
(B) When no personalized confirmation email confirming the booking has been sent by a member of our reservations team, including cases where the JHT team is unavailable due to outside working hours, weekends, national or religious holidays (e.g., Easter, Eid, Christmas, New Year’s Eve).
(C) In cases of missing, incomplete, or incorrect information provided by the guest.
(D) JHT reserves the right to amend or cancel the tour or itinerary due to operational requirements, weather or road conditions, hotel or camp policies, or other unforeseen circumstances. Any significant changes or cancellations will be communicated to the customer in writing. JHT cannot be held responsible for services that become unavailable due to circumstances beyond our control.
(E) Refunds, if applicable, will be processed in accordance with the refund policy.
: 5- Review of Terms, Payment Methods, and Policies (STND)
(A) Guests are required to carefully review our Terms & Conditions, Payment Methods, Cancellation Policy, and Refund Policy prior to booking. These documents are available via the footer of our website and within our Knowledge Base.
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