Jordan on a Budget Tour

We start our Jordan tour today with a drive north for a visit of Jerash, one of the largest and best preserved Roman sites outside of Italy. It is a excellent example of Roman architecture including paved and colonnaded streets, hilltop temples, amphitheatres, spacious public squares and plazas, bathhouses, fountains and a city wall pierced by towers and gates. In the afternoon was have a city tour of Amman. We'll make our way to the Citadel - the former home of the ancient Temple of Hercules, The Umayyad Palace, the Byzantine Church before we make our way to the 6000 seater Roman theatre, which was built during the Roman Period, when the city was known as Philadelphia. The ancient theatre is still in use today, playing host to numerous cultural events.
Overnight : Amman Category : 3 star Hotel : La Casa Hotel by FHM / Olive Hotel

We depart Amman for a scenic drive along the King's Highway to Petra, crossing deep Wadis, including the majestic Wadi al-Mujib, olive groves, and driving through remote rural villages. En-route we see the Roman mosaics at the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Madaba, enjoy great views of Israel from Mt. Nebo, and visit Kerak Castle, one in a chain of Crusader fortresses built across Jordan in the 12th Century.
Overnight : Petra Category : 3 star Hotel : Amra Palace Hotel / Edom Hotel

The day's itinerary focuses on the exploration of Petra, an ancient Nabatean site and a significant tourist attraction in Jordan, with a 2-3 hour guided tour of this fascinating city. Petra, once a thriving capital, was rediscovered in 1812 after being forgotten for centuries. Located on the edge of the Wadi Aruba desert, its entrance, the Siq, offers a dramatic passage through the canyon walls. The site, carved into multi-colored sandstone cliffs, features iconic structures such as the Treasury (Khazneh), facades elaborately carved into the rock. Guided tours highlight architectural details and the spiritual significance of the buildings. Visitors can explore the valley with rock-carved tombs, a Roman amphitheater, and the Monastery, offering panoramic views. The day involves walking, around 3km to the Treasury, 8km to the main basin, and additional distance for the Monastery (involving over 800 steps). For those concerned about mobility, horse carriages are available for transportation. Later, the journey continues into the stunning desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, where a comfortable camp awaits. Here, visitors can unwind, stargaze, and savor a traditional Jordanian meal, hosted by friendly Bedouins.
Overnight : Wadi Rum Category : Desert Camp Hotel : Rahayeb Desert Camp

We start the day exploring the beautiful desert and mountain scenery of Wadi Rum. We'll take a jeep safari through the beautiful desert scenery, seeing more of the sheer cliffs and bizarre rock formations. We say goodbye to Wadi Rum later today and head north towards the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is fed by numerous rivers, including the River Jordan. Once the waters reach the Dead Sea they are land-locked and have nowhere to go, so they evaporate, leaving behind a dense, rich, cocktail of salts and minerals. Although sparsely populated and serenely quiet now, the area is believed to have been home to five Biblical cities: Sodom, Gomorrah, Adman, Zebouin and Zoar (Bela). We'll stop along the way to enjoy a 'swim', though the intensely salty waters lead to a very strange swimming experience. In fact, normal swimming is not possible, and it is easier (and more photogenic!) just to float, sitting or lying in the water. We finish the day back at our hotel in Amman.
Overnight : Amman Category : 3 star Hotel : La Casa Hotel by FHM / Olive Hotel

Your time is free today until we transfer you to Amman airport for your departure flight. Alternatively you may wish to take one of a number of optional day trips. These include a half-day city tour in Amman, a full day tour to the Baptism site at Bethany and Ajloun Castle, a trip to Pella and Umm Qais, a tour of the 'Desert Castles', or a tour into Israel to visit Bethlehem and Jerusalem. We can also arrange a transfer to Tel Aviv either by flight or overland for people wanting to connect this tour with one of our Israel tours. Finally, we can also fly you to Cairo to join one of our Egypt tours. Please ask us for full details and we'll be delighted to help plan an extension to your tour.