Highlights
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
See Karak one of the largest crusader castles
This is a classical tour/Holiday of Jordan starts from Amman or Queen Alia Airport, We offer our clients private tailor-made tours of Jordan that encompass their particular interests. We custom-make Jordan tours and holiday itineraries exactly to their specifications and requirements
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
ⓘ Note : tours are mainly private tour/trips of Jordan also they're completely tailor made to fit individuals preferences & groups tours. We offer wide selections of tour packages & holidays of Jordan of all type of tours, if you wish to tailor made your trip, please visit our Tailor Made Tour page to customize a tour to Jordan
Itinerary
Day 01 : Queen Alia Airport - Amman &Overnight
Arrival to Amman Airport. Meet and assist by our representative as you qualify for the free Visa to Jordan as you are staying 2 or more consecutive nights. Our representative will take you to meet your driver.
Transfer 30mins to Amman.
Overnight hotel in Amman including breakfast.
Optional Activities : Depending on the arrival time of your flight you might like to consider an optional tour such as Amman City Tour. Or you can move the whole itinerary forward by 1 day and have an extra day in Petra.
Meals today : no meals included
Day 02 : Amman - Jerash - Ajloun - Umm Qais - Amman & Overnight
Breakfast at the hotel.
Your driver will meet you in the lobby of the hotel in the morning.
Drive 50 km in the north to Jerash, the well preserved city of the Roman Empire, often called Pompeii of the East. Initially built by Alexander the Great, the town started to prosper after the Roman conquest, and was one of the Decapolis cities in northern Jordan. You will have a 1.5 hr guided tour in Jerash. Visit Hadrian's Arch, built in 130 AD to honor the visit of Emperor Hadrian. Pass the Hippodrome offering space for 15,000 spectators, the impressing Forum, continue to the Temple of Artemis, which columns are 12 meters high and each drum weights 20-40 tons. Other highlights are the Colonnaded Street and the Nymphaeum.
Then transfer through a beautiful pine-forest and olive groves, reaching the city of Ajloun, here you will find Al-Rabid Castle; the 12th century Castle built by one of Saladin’s lieutenants in the campaign against the Crusaders. You will explore the castle by yourself. It is an easy site to explore by yourself.
Your driver will continue to drive you up North to Umm Qais, which is situated on the border with Israel, offering impressive views over the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee. Umm Qais is the site of the ancient Greco-Roman city of Gadara, a member of the Decapolis. The city is mentioned in the New Testament as the site where Jesus cast out demons and sent them into pigs, who then ran into the sea. The ruins boast an impressive Colonnaded Street, a vaulted terrace and the remains of two theatres. You will explore this site by yourself. It is easy to navigate around and the main features have information boards to help you.
You will then be transferred 1.5 hours back to Amman.
Overnight Amman Hotel including breakfast
Meals today : B
Day 03 : Amman - Madaba - Mt Nebo - Wadi Al Mujib Viewpoint - Karak - Dana Viewpoint - Petra & Overnight
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today you will travel to Petra on the Kings Hwy a route that has been in use for centuries. Your Driver will pick you up from the hotel at 8:00 and transfer you to Madaba .Best known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, Madaba is home to the famous 6th century Mosaic Map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. With two million pieces of vividly coloured local stone, it depicts hills and valleys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta. The Madaba Mosaic Map covers the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, which is located northwest of the city center. The church was built in 1896 AD, over the remains of a much earlier 6th century Byzantine church. The mosaic panel enclosing the Map was originally around 15.6 X 6m, 94 sqm only about a quarter of which is preserved.
You will then proceed to Mount Nebo where Moses is said to have stood and looked out to the Promised Land. On a clear day you can look out over the Dead Sea and all the way to Jerusalem.
Continuing down the Kings Hwy you will stop at the WadiMujib viewpoint. Known as the Grand Canyon of Jordan this is an expansive valley and offers great views.
Drive to Karak where you will visit Karak Castle the famous Crusader castle built in 1132/34 by King Baldwin I. of Jerusalem.
Stop at the Dana viewpoint before continuing to Petra.
Overnight Petra hotel including breakfast
Meals today : B
Day 04 : Petra Full Day Visit – Petra & Overnight
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today , visit Petra , This fascinating ancient Nabatean capital dominated long time the Arabian trade routes, and is a must see in the Middle East. With your English speaking guide, walk through the 1.2km long Siq (chasm), passing shrines, tombs and carvings, to reach the lost city of Petra. See the magnificent Treasury as you exit the Siq, explore the Street of Facades, Roman Theatre, Colonnaded Street and end your 03 hour guided tour at Qasr Bint. You will then have free time to explore further on your own. There are still plenty of places to see such as the Byzantine Church, Temple of the Winged Lion’s and you might like to climb the 800 steps to the Monastery or the shorter climb to the top of the High Place of Sacrifice.
Overnight Petra hotel including breakfast
Meals today : B
Day 05 : Petra - Little Petra - Wadi Rum - Dinner & Overnight
Breakfast at the hotel.
You will be transferred to Little Petra which has some fine examples of bicliniums and tricliniums (dining halls) and also has some of the last remaining Nabatean fresco works located on the ceilings of one the bicliniums.
Your driver will drive you approximately 1.5 hours to Wadi Rum.
Enjoy the wilderness adventure of a 4x4 jeep tour of Wadi Rum, following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, climbing sand dunes and rock bridges. Start the 04-05 Hours 4x4 tour with our local Bedouin who is your driver. The sites you are going to visit are :
-Nabatean Temple
-Lawrence Spring
-Sand Dunes
-Khazali Canyon
-Little Bridge
-Um Frouth Rock Bridge
-Lawrence House
-Burdah Rock Bridge/Burdah Arch & more
You will enjoy a box lunch during the 4x4 tour.
On the way back 01 Hour Camel Riding is optional (15 JD/ $21 USD per hour per camel)
Overnight at Wadi Rum including dinner and breakfast
Meals today : B, L, D
Day 06 : Wadi Rum - Bethany - Dead Sea & Overnight
Enjoy breakfast and sunrise at the camp.
You will meet your driver again at Wadi Rum Village and be transferred 3.5hrs to the Dead Sea area. You will visit Bethany beyond the Jordan where John the Baptist is said to have baptized Jesus in the River Jordan.
It is then a short drive to your hotel at the Dead Sea.
Free afternoon to enjoy the facilities of the hotel and experience the unique sensation of floating in the Dead Sea.
Overnight hotel at the Dead Sea including breakfast
Meals today : B
Day 07 : Dead Sea - Queen Alia Airport & Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time to rest and relax at the hotel.
Your driver will pick you up and transfer you 01 hour to Amman Airport for your departing flight
Meals today : B
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.