Highlights
Experience the tranquil beauty of Anjara, where Jesus and Mary are said to have sought refuge during their journey
Explore history in the green north in Ajloun, and visit a 12th-century Crusader castle.
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
Relax and Float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea
Umm Qais - Visit a Roman Decapolis city, once a cultural centre, home to poets and great philosophers
Visit 'Little Petra' via the secret route and the Baidha Neolithic village
Visit Pella one of the cities of the fabled Roman Decapolis
Wadi Rum - Explore this vast red desert with its rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations in a 4x4
Itinerary
Tour Overview:
Embark on a spiritually enriching 9-day journey through Jordan, tracing the footsteps of biblical figures and the historic Camino Egeria pilgrimage route. This guided tour blends faith, history, and natural beauty, visiting key biblical sites such as Mount Nebo, the Jordan River, and Madaba. Explore the ancient city of Petra, the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, and the early Christian mosaics and churches of the Egeria Trail. Ideal for pilgrims and history lovers, this tour offers deep spiritual insight and unforgettable cultural experiences.
Day 1: Arrival in Amman
Arrival at Queen Alia International Airport. After immigration formalities, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel in Amman. Check-in and rest. Depending on arrival time, a short orientation may be arranged. Overnight in Amman.
Day 2: Amman – Pella – Umm Qais – Jerash – Amman
Begin your journey with a visit to Pella, one of the Decapolis cities mentioned in early Christian writings and a known refuge for Christians fleeing Jerusalem. Continue to Umm Qais, ancient Gadara, where Jesus cast demons into a herd of swine (Mark 5:1–20). Enjoy panoramic views over the Sea of Galilee. Head next to Jerash, known as Gerasa in the Bible, and explore its magnificent Roman ruins—colonnaded streets, theaters, and temples. Overnight in Amman
Day 3: Amman – Ajloun Castle – Mar Elias – Anjara – Amman City Tour – Madaba
Drive to Ajloun Castle, built by Saladin’s general in the 12th century. Continue to Mar Elias, believed to be the birthplace of the prophet Elijah (Tishbe in Gilead), and then to Anjara, where the Virgin Mary is said to have rested with Jesus and his disciples. Visit the Shrine of Our Lady of the Mountain, a modern pilgrimage site. Return to Amman for a short city tour including the Citadel and Roman Theater before heading to Madaba. Overnight in Madaba.
Day 4: Madaba – Mount Nebo – Umm al-Rassas – Mukawir – Madaba
Begin your day with a visit to St. George’s Church in Madaba, home to the renowned 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Then continue to Mount Nebo, the biblical site where Moses glimpsed the Promised Land before his death. Enjoy the panoramic views over the Jordan Valley and visit the memorial church and archaeological remains.
Next, head to Umm al-Rassas, a significant early Christian site and UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring the Church of St. Stephen and its impressive mosaic floor. In the afternoon, drive to Mukawir (Machaerus), the hilltop fortress of Herod Antipas where John the Baptist was imprisoned and executed. A moderate 1.5–2 hour round-trip hike offers spectacular views and deep biblical connections. Return to Madaba for overnight.
Day 5: Madaba – Wadi Al-Kharrar (Camino Egeria Trail) – Baptism Site – Dead Sea
After breakfast, transfer to Wadi Al-Kharrar, a serene valley traditionally associated with the prophet Elijah and early Christian hermitages. Walk a scenic section of the Camino Egeria, retracing the steps of early pilgrims toward the sacred Jordan River. The light hike (approx. 2 hours) concludes near the Baptism Site of Jesus at Bethany Beyond the Jordan.
Visit the Baptism Site, including the ancient baptismal pools, early churches, and the place where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. End the day with a relaxing drive to the Dead Sea, where you’ll have time to float in its healing waters and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Overnight at the Dead Sea.
Day 6: Dead Sea – Dana – Shobak Castle – Little Petra – Petra
Depart the Dead Sea and drive to Dana, a picturesque nature reserve with biblical landscapes. Continue to Shobak Castle, built by the Crusaders in 1115. Visit Little Petra (Siq al-Barid), believed to have served as a suburb or caravanserai for Petra, with Nabataean frescoes and carvings. Overnight in Petra.
Day 7: Petra Visit – Wadi Rum
Explore the rose-red city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Walk through the Siq to the stunning Treasury, and visit tombs, temples, and the ancient Roman road. In the afternoon, drive to the majestic desert of Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, where biblical figures like Moses may have passed. Overnight in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum.
Day 8: Wadi Rum 3-Hour Jeep Tour – Amman
After breakfast and enjoying the sunrise, embark on a 3-hour jeep tour through Wadi Rum. Follow the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, exploring sites like Lawrence’s Spring, Khazali Canyon, and the Little Bridge. Hike the sand dunes and discover the desert's beauty.
Transfer back to Amman , Amman and Overnight
Day 9: Amman – Queen Alia Airport
After breakfast, transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your departure flight with spiritual memories of a lifetime.
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Tour Booking Conditions
: 1-Minimum time for booking Multi-Day tours, last minute booking and Availability of JHT team. STND
-(A)- For multi-day tours, we will accept reservation requests up to 72 hour before tour commencement date (Please consider weekends, official holidays and office hours indicated below).
-(B)- Our tour consultants are typically reachable during office hours only: Sun – Thu 10:00-18:00 (Jordan Time: 3 hrs past GMT). In cases of emergencies, you can reach our team through our main mobile contact shown on our website anytime any day, (or if in contact with you a tour consultant already, you would have their specific contact info directly).
-(C)- Please consider Weekend in Jordan is Fri-Sat. Official National Holidays & Religious Holidays include but not limited to: Easter, Eids, Labor Day, Christmas, New Year’s Eve…etc.
-(D)- When applicable, and in order to benefit from visa fee waiver conditioned with spending 2 consecutive nights in Jordan, we kindly ask that you share your passport information which will be kept safely in line with our privacy agreement, we will use this to prepare a manifest and allow our team to meet & greet you at the airport.
-(E)- A visa fee applies for groups and individual travelers spending 1 night only prior to departure from the Kingdom, Visa fees are subject to change with no notice by authorities.
-(F)- Confirmation for those tours will be issued on securing the needed services and accommodation is booked. Most hotel reservation teams are reachable till 17:00 Jordan time during weekdays.
-(G)- Knowledge and recommendations: Booking last minute can be a bit of a double-edged sword when it comes to travel. While the spontaneity can add an exciting edge to your plans, it's important to consider that the availability of services might be limited and the quality of services can be compromised. While we'll do our best to accommodate your preferences, it's worth keeping in mind that securing the most sought-after services may be a bit more challenging. Planning in advance not only secures the best options but also ensures a smoother and more enjoyable journey, allowing you to make the most of your travel experience without the constraints that last-minute bookings might bring.
: 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- Booking online and - or How to book this tour (Multi-Day trips)? STND
-(A)- You can request to book your desired tour online or please contact us by email. Online bookings are not confirmed until a personalized email detailing that a booking is confirmed is sent by a member of our reservation team, which will be within 24-48 hours of receiving your online booking.
-(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 very rare cases, JHT reserves the rights to amend or cancel the booking in the following cases: STND
-(A)- In Last minute booking in less than 24 hrs period of the requested date.
-(B)- When no personalized follow up email detailing that a booking is confirmed is sent by a member of our reservation team. If our JHT team is not available i.e. contact outside working hours, weekends, national holiday, religious holidays or any applicable holiday i.e. Easter, Eids, Christmas, New Year’s Eve…etc.
-(C)- In cases of missing / faulty information on guests’ side.
-(D)- Also JHT reserves the right to amend /cancel the tour / itinerary for reasons such as service requirements, road or weather conditions, hotel or camp announcements or unforeseen circumstances. Where a change /cancellation is of a significant nature it will be advised to our customers in writing. JHT cannot be held responsible for any service that we are unable to provide due to that particular component being unavailable due to circumstances beyond our control.
-(E)- Refunds will be applied as applicable
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