7-day travel to Jordan – classic tour Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, desert Castles

Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport AMM, our RJ Travel representative will help with instructions and procedures, holding a sign with RJ Travel logo or with your name. Hotel transfer.

Options of hotels in Amman:

• 3-star hotels » Orchida Hotel or similar.
• 4-star hotels » Olive Tree Hotel or similar.

It’s good to know that you have a representative from RJ Travel waiting to meet you at the airport and help with any instructions or procedures. It’s always helpful to have someone there to assist you upon arrival in a new place, especially if it’s your first visit. It’s also good to know that you have a hotel transfer arranged. This will make it easier for you to get to your hotel after a long flight and settle in before starting your trip. Make sure to follow any instructions provided by your representative, and don’t hesitate to ask for assistance if you need it. Enjoy your trip!

After breakfast, start your Amman tour, where you will visit the Amman Citadel, the Roman Theater, and the Jordan Museum.

After your enjoyable Amman Jordan tour, you will be transferred to Jerash, often called the Pompeii of the East. Jerash ruins have been wrapped in the sand for centuries, which is why they are still well-preserved. Jerash is regarded as one of the most extensive and well-preserved Greek and Roman architecture sites beyond Italy.

You will enter Jerash via the massive South Gate and find yourself strolling around in an authentic Roman city. You will walk into the Oval Plaza encircled by colonnades and visit the Roman theatre and the mosaic-covered floors of Byzantine churches.

After you extensively visit Jerash, you will head to Ajloun castle, made in authentic Islamic military architecture and used by the armies of Saladin to protect the region against the crusaders.

End of the afternoon and transfer back to the hotel in Amman.

Options of hotels in Amman:

• 3-star hotels » Orchida Hotel or similar.
• 4-star hotels » Olive Tree Hotel or similar.

Visit Amman:

Amman is Jordan’s capital and largest city, and it is home to several interesting sights and attractions. Some of the top things to see and do in Amman include:

1. Visit the Roman Theater, a well-preserved amphitheater dating back to the 2nd century AD.
2. Explore the Citadel, a hilltop fortress that offers panoramic views of the city.
3. Visit the Jordan Archaeological Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts from various periods of Jordan’s history.
4. Visit the King Abdullah Mosque, a beautiful mosque open to non-Muslims.
5. Shop at the Souq Al-Asr, a vibrant outdoor market great place to find traditional crafts and souvenirs.
6. Visit Rainbow Street, a lively pedestrian street with restaurants, cafes, and boutiques.
7. Take a walk in the Raghadan Flagpole Park, an ample green space in the city’s heart.
8. Visit the Royal Automobile Museum, which houses a collection of vintage cars worldwide.
9. Try local cuisine at a traditional restaurant, such as falafel, shawarma, or mansaf, a dish made with lamb and yogurt.
10. Take a day trip to nearby sites, such as Jerash, an ancient Roman city, or Petra, a world-famous archeological site.

Visit Jerash:

Jerash is an ancient Roman city located in northern Jordan, about 50 kilometers (30 miles) north of Amman’s capital. It is known for its well-preserved ruins, which include a theater, an amphitheater, temples, and colonnaded streets.

The city was founded in the late 3rd century BC and became an important center of trade and commerce in the region. It was later conquered by the Romans, who greatly expanded and developed the city, leaving a rich legacy of architectural and cultural treasures.

Today, Jerash is a popular tourist destination and is home to the Jerash Festival, an annual event that features traditional music, dance, and theater performances. Visitors to Jerash can explore the ruins on their own or take a guided tour to learn more about the city’s history and culture.

In addition to the ruins, Jerash is also home to many museums, including the Jerash Archaeological Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts from the city’s long history. There are also several restaurants and shops in the city where you can try local food and buy souvenirs.

Visit Ajloun:

Ajloun is located in northern Jordan, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of Amman’s capital. It is known for its castle, the Ajloun Castle, which was built in the 12th century and is located on a hill overlooking the city.

The castle was built by the Ayyubid dynasty to defend against Crusader invasions, and it has a rich history that spans several centuries. It was later used as a military base by the Ottoman Turks, and it was partially destroyed during the Arab Revolt of 1916.

Today, the castle is a popular tourist attraction open to the public. Visitors can explore the castle’s various rooms and chambers, including the main hall, the kitchen, and the guard rooms, and learn more about its history through the exhibits and displays.

In addition to the castle, Ajloun is also home to several other attractions, including the Ajloun Forest Reserve, a nature reserve with hiking trails and picnicking areas, and the Ajloun Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts from the region’s history. There are also several restaurants and shops in the city, where you can try local food and buy souvenirs.

After breakfast, you will start the 2nd day of your one-week tour, visiting the Jordan desert castles of Qaser Al Mushatta, Qaser Amra, and Qaser Al Azraq, all located in the Eastern Desert. The Romans were not discouraged by the desert climate and constructed a complex of fortresses along the boundaries of their new Arabic province.

Most of the desert castles of Jordan were made by the caliphs during the Umayyad era; some are ornamented with delicate mosaics, frescoes, stone and stucco carvings, and illustrations.

After your enjoyable Jordan desert castles tour, you will be taken to make a Dead Sea tour at the lowest point on earth with its shores at -423 meters below sea level. You can swim in Amman Beach, one of the few public beaches in Jordan, where you will experience an unusual floating feeling while giving your skin a quick mud treatment from the Dead Sea.

Dead Sea tours from Amman are typical, and you will see people enjoying their time in this fascinating place.

End of the afternoon and transfer back to the hotel in Amman.

Options of hotels in Amman:

• 3-star hotels » Orchida Hotel or similar.
• 4-star hotels » Olive Tree Hotel or similar.

If you are planning to visit Qaser Al Mushatta, Qaser Amra, and Qaser Al Azraq, there are a few things to consider:

1. Transportation: These castles are located in different parts of Jordan and are not easily accessible by public transportation. Our tour included all transportation with a professional driver and English-speaking guide to explain the castles.
2. Accommodation: There are no hotels or other accommodations near these castles, so you will need to stay in a nearby city, such as Amman. Our tour included a hotel in Amman. So after visiting these places, you will be taken back to the capital.
3. Timing: These castles are open to the public, but they have limited operating hours, typically from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. It’s a good idea to plan your visit accordingly to ensure you have enough time to explore the castles.
4. Weather: Jordan has a hot, dry climate, and temperatures can be pretty high, especially in the summer months. It’s a good idea to bring plenty of water and to wear loose, lightweight clothing to stay cool and comfortable.
5. Other attractions: In addition to the castles, there are several other attractions in the area, including museums, nature reserves, and cultural sites. It’s a good idea to plan your trip to include these other attractions to make the most of your visit.

After breakfast, you will depart from Amman on the King’s Highway, a trade route of crucial importance in the ancient Near East, connecting Africa with Mesopotamia.

You will reach Madaba, Jordan’s mosaic city, a captivating area to visit and an excellent base from which to explore northern Jordan on the way to Petra. Madaba is famous for the distinctive mosaic map of the Holy Land, located on Saint George’s church floor. Why not combine a tour in Jordan to explore the Holy Land?

Time to drive to Mount Nebo, where Moses was seen for the last time and where he looked over the Holy Land and the Dead Sea. Therefore historians consider this place as the burial place for Moses. Visit the Memorial Church of Moses and get ready to get back on the road. Interestingly and while in Nebo, if the sky is clear, you can see Jerusalem, Jericho, and Bethlehem on the other side of the Dead Sea.

Before reaching Petra, you will visit the magnificent crusader’s fortress of Kerak, one of the Levant’s largest castles. Kerak castle was built in 1140 and is an authentic Crusader fort and later converted into a Mamluk fortress. The Mamluk Empire ruled Egypt, the Levant, and the Hejaz from the mid-13th to earlier 16th centuries. It was governed by a military caste of mamluks headed by a sultan.

End of the afternoon and transfer to the hotel in Petra.

Included in our Jordan Petra tours are 2 consecutive nights on this fantastic site. This will give you a chance to have a tour of Petra from Amman, explore the whole complex, and extensively learn about one of the greatest sites in the world.

Options of hotels in Petra:

• 3-star hotels » Edom Hotel or similar.
• 4-star hotels » Petra Elite Hotel or similar.

Visit Madaba:

Madaba is located in central Jordan, about 25 kilometers (15 miles) southwest of Amman’s capital. It is known for its rich history and cultural heritage and is home to several interesting sights and attractions.

Some of the top things to see and do in Madaba include:

1. Visit the Church of St. George, home to the famous Madaba Map, a 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land.
2. Explore the Madaba Archaeological Park, which contains some ancient ruins, including the Roman Theater and the Umayyad Palace.
3. Visit the Madaba Mosaic School, which teaches the traditional art of mosaic-making and offers workshops for visitors.
4. Visit the Madaba Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts from the region’s history.
5. Take a day trip to one of the nearby sites, such as Mount Nebo, the traditional site of the burial of Moses, or the ruins of the ancient city of Petra.
6. Try local cuisine at a traditional restaurant, such as mansaf, a dish made with lamb and yogurt, or fattoush, a salad made with vegetables, herbs, and fried pieces of pita bread.
7. Shop at the Madaba Souq, a vibrant outdoor market great place to find traditional crafts and souvenirs.
8. Take a walk in the Al-Hussein Public Park, an ample green space in the city’s center.
9. Visit the Madaba Art Gallery, which displays works by local artists.

Visit Mount Nebo:

Mount Nebo is a mountain located in central Jordan, about 10 kilometers (6 miles) southwest of the city of Madaba. It is known as the traditional site of the burial of Moses, and it is an important site for Christians, Jews, and Muslims.

The mountain is home to the Memorial of Moses, a Franciscan monastery with a small chapel with mosaics depicting the life of Moses. Visitors can also explore the ruins of an early Christian church and take in the panoramic views from the summit of the mountain.

Mount Nebo is a popular tourist destination and is open to the public. It is typically open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a small entrance fee.

In addition to the Memorial of Moses, Mount Nebo is also home to several other attractions, including the Mount Nebo Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts from the region’s history, and the Mount Nebo Nature Reserve, a protected area with hiking trails and picnicking areas. There are also several restaurants and shops in the area, where you can try local food and buy souvenirs.

Visit Kerak:

Kerak is located in southern Jordan, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) south of Amman’s capital. It is known for its castle, the Kerak Castle, a well-preserved Crusader fortress that dates back to the 12th century.

The castle was built by the Crusader knights and was used as a military base and a place of refuge during times of conflict. It has a rich history that spans several centuries, and it is considered one of the best-preserved Crusader castles in the region.

Today, the castle is a popular tourist attraction open to the public. Visitors can explore the castle’s various rooms and chambers and learn more about its history through the exhibits and displays.

Visit Petra:

Petra is an ancient city located in southern Jordan, about 250 kilometers (155 miles) south of Amman’s capital. It is known for its well-preserved ruins, which include temples, tombs, and colonnaded streets, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Petra is one of Jordan’s most popular tourist destinations, and it is visited by thousands of tourists each year. To visit Petra, you must make your way to the city of Wadi Musa, the nearest town to Petra. You can take a taxi or a tour to Petra from Wadi Musa.

Once you arrive at Petra, you can explore the ruins on your own or take a guided tour to learn more about the city’s history and culture. Some of the top things to see and do in Petra include:

1. Visit the Treasury, a well-known monument featured on the back of the Jordanian 10-dinar bill.
2. Explore the Siq, a narrow gorge that leads to the heart of Petra.
3. Visit the Royal Tombs, a series of impressive tombs carved into the rock.
4. Walk through Colonnaded Street, a well-preserved ancient street lined with columns.
5. Visit the Petra Archaeological Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts from the city’s long history.

After breakfast, a full day is dedicated to visit Petra, the capital of the ancient Nabatean kingdom.

The lost city of Petra, entirely carved by man into the red sandstone stones, puts your creativity to trial.

It’s an enchanted and glorious place and an eternal tribute to a lost civilization. Petra was the center of the Spice Route of Nabateans. This originated from the Persian Gulf, Western Arabia, and the Red Sea.

Petra became the capital of the Nabatean Empire about two thousand years ago, and the city was so famous that one of its kings, Aretas IV, is actually cited in the Bible.

At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas was guarding the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his hands. (2 Corinthians 11:32-33 ESV)

You will enter Petra by passing the Siq, a profound and narrow canyon, at the end of which appears the most well-known monument in Petra: al-Khazneh or the Treasury. You will recognize it as the stage of the movie ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’s final sequence. But the Treasury is just the start. Walking and climbing in Petra, you will discover hundreds of buildings carved in stone and eroded through eternity.

End of the afternoon and transfer to the hotel in Petra.

Options of hotels in Petra:

• 3-star hotels » Edom Hotel or similar.
• 4-star hotels » Petra Elite Hotel or similar.

After Breakfast, you will be taken to visit Wadi Rum and experience a 2-hour Wadi Rum jeep tour into this timeless desert region, where you will be curbed to insignificance.

Wadi Rum is one of the most incredible deserts on the planet. Like Petra or the Dead Sea, the Wadi Rum desert is one of the world-famous sites of the Hashemite Kingdom. If you are wondering what to do in Jordan, Wadi Rum must necessarily be in your first ideas and included in our primary sites for a Jordan 7-day tour.

Tours in Wadi Rum offer stunning vistas, and the landscapes are very mixed with sand and unusual rock formations.

« Vast, Echoing and God-like » – Lawrence of Arabia

End of the afternoon and transfer back to the hotel in Amman.

Options of hotels in Amman:

• 3-star hotels » Orchida Hotel or similar.
• 4-star hotels » Olive Tree Hotel or similar.

2-hour Wadi Rum jeep tour:

Wadi Rum is a desert valley in southern Jordan, about 320 kilometers (200 miles) south of Amman’s capital. It is known for its rugged landscape, which is dotted with sandstone mountains, natural arches, and rock formations.

A 2-hour jeep tour of Wadi Rum is a great way to explore this unique and beautiful region. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to see some of the most famous sights in the area, such as the Lawrence Spring, the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, and the Khazali Canyon.

Jeep tours of Wadi Rum are typically led by local guides knowledgeable about the area and its history. They will take you on a scenic drive through the desert, stopping at various points along the way to allow you to take photos and learn more about the sights.

Tours of Wadi Rum are available year-round and can be booked through local tour operators or your hotel. It’s a good idea to bring plenty of water and to wear comfortable, lightweight clothing, as the desert can be hot and dry.

Morning airport transfer and end of our services.

You can combine this Jordan tour, with a Palestine tour or even a Syria tour.

We can pick you up in Amman and take you on a 6-day Syria tour from Lebanon with Damascus, Palmyra, Aleppo, Krak des Chevaliers. Alternatively and also departing from Amman, you can make a 10 days travel in Palestine with Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the Sea of Galilee.

This is the end of your trip to Jordan in 7 days. Passing one week in Jordan is easy with our services and half-board Jordan tour packages.

RJ Travel experience:

We are glad to hear that you will have a great trip to Jordan and could take advantage of the services and tour packages available. Jordan is a beautiful and culturally rich country with a lot to offer, and there is so much to see and do in just one week.

We wish you will have the opportunity to visit some of the top attractions in Jordan, such as the ancient city of Petra, the Wadi Rum desert, and the castles of Kerak and Qaser Al Azraq. These are just a few of Jordan’s many unique places, and I’m sure you will have many beautiful memories of your trip.

We hope you will have a safe and enjoyable trip and will consider revisiting Jordan in the future or any of our other travel destinations. Thank you for using RJ travel services, and we hope to assist you again soon.