Classic Jordan - 7 Night Tour

Classic Jordan - Amman-Jerash-Dead Sea-Petra and Wadi Rum
March 8-15, 2026
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan offers a heady mix of natural wonders and ancient history. Geographically situated at the heart of a region that has influenced history and culture for over 2000 years, Jordan has been influenced by Romans, Byzantines, Crusaders and Arabs. On this tour, we will experience the highlights of this beautiful country, including touring the spectacular and extensive Roman ruins of Jerash, visiting the lowest point on the earth’s surface, the Dead Sea for swimming and floating, exploring the fabled Rose Red City of Petra, luxury camping in the desert of Wadi Rum and a chance to enjoy the modern metropolis of the capital city Amman.

Itinerary
Day One - Amman
Arrivals in Amman. Transfers from airport to hotel.
Dinner at hotel. Most flights arrive late.
Overnight in Amman
Day Two - Jerash, Salt and Amman
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Jerash to visit some of the best preserved Greco-Roman ruins in the world. Jerash gives insight to what this region was like 2000 years ago and includes archways, theatres, public baths, a hippodrome, public fountains and an amphitheater.
We continue to the hillside town of Salt on the old main highway leading from Amman to Jerusalem. Salt was an Ottoman Empire trading hub and this is reflected in its Ottoman architecture.
Return to Amman for a city tour.
Overnight in Amman.
Day Three - Northern Jordan, Pella (Gedara) and Wine Tasting
Breakfast at hotel
Full day tour to northern Jordan including a visit to a vineyard to taste Jordanian wines.
We then head to Pella which was an ancient city that contains ruins from the Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Canaanite, Hellenistic and Islamic periods. A massive Bronze and Iron Age temple recently discovered in Pella is one of the best preserved temples from Old Testament times anywhere in the Holy Land.
Return to Amman.
Day Four - Dead Sea
Breakfast at hotel.
We travel to Al-Maghtas on the east bank of the Jordan River which is reputed to be the location of the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist.
We continue to the Dead Sea where we can enjoy swimming and floating in the dense salt water. This is the lowest point on earth and it overlooks the West Bank.
Dinner (included) and overnight at the Dead Sea
Day Five - Madaba, Mt Nebo, Kerak and Petra
Breakfast at hotel.
On the way to Petra, we will stop and visit Madaba with its Ottoman-style houses and Byzantine-era mosaics including a 6th century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land which can be seen at St George’s Church. We will travel via the King’s Highway to the historic crusader castle of Kerak and Mt Nebo where Moses was reputedly shown the Holy Land.
Overnight and dinner (included) at hotel in Petra.
Day Six - Petra and Wadi Rum
Breakfast at the hotel
Early morning visit to the ancient, Red Rose City of Petra. One of the world’s most famous archaeological sites, Petra is a blend of Eastern traditional and Hellenistic architecture. It is one of the seven wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Petra is the highlight of any trip to Jordan. We approach via the narrow Siq canyon until we suddenly reach the amazing Treasury. This ancient city is half-built and half-carved into the rock and surrounded by gorges and mountain passages. We will have time to explore this site at leisure. Those who wish can return by horseback or even camel.
In the late afternoon we continue to the desert of Wadi Rum for dinner (included) and overnight at a luxury Bedouin camp.
Day Seven - Wadi Rum
Breakfast at the camp.
Two hour 4x4 jeep tour in the Wadi Rum desert.
Return to Amman.
Overnight in Amman
Day Eight - Amman
Breakfast at hotel
Transfers to airport

Price: £1795 per person sharing (double/twin) £485 single supplement
International Flights Are Not Included
Price includes:
7 Nights Accommodation in 4* hotels and 5* luxury camp (Wadi Rum)
7 x breakfast, 7 x dinner
All ground transportation (18 seater bus)
Entrance Fees to all sites mentioned in the programme
Private English speaking guide for Day 2 - Day 7 (6 days)
Tour leader from 45+ Not Grumpy (Jo) throughout the tour
2 hour Jeep tour in Wadi Rum
Standard horse ride at Petra (included in admission ticket)
Price excludes:
International flights
Incidental expenses at hotels (telephone, mini bar, laundry etc)
Tips and gratuities for guide, driver, horse boy (Petra), 4x4 drivers (Wadi Rum), hotel and restaurant staff
Any extra meals and beverages not mentioned in programme
Travel insurance