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- Duration
- 8 days · 7 nights
Overview
Discovery of Jordan is an eight-day trip that begins and ends in Amman. The first four days are based in the capital, giving a relaxed start with time to explore the city and what lies around it.
The journey then heads to Petra, where a full day is set aside to explore. From Petra the route returns to Amman, and the trip finishes with departure on the last day.
The route
Day by day, at a glance
Day 1 · Amman
Arrive Amman
Day 2 · Amman
Amman
Day 3 · Amman
Amman
Day 4 · Amman
Amman
Day 5 · Petra
Amman - Petra
Day 6 · Petra
Petra
Day 7 · Amman
Petra - Amman
Day 8 · Amman
Depart Amman
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 1 · Amman
Arrive Amman
Upon arrival at airport in Amman, you will be warmly met by a representative, who will provide assistance and transfer to your accommodation to check-in. Overnight: Amman
Day 2 · Amman
Amman
Activities: • Morning tour of Amman, visiting the Roman Theater, the Citadel, the Archeology and the Folklore Museums, old and modern Amman, and one of the many art galleries in this capital city. • After an afternoon at leisure, dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight: Amman – (B)
Day 3 · Amman
Amman
Activities: • Drive down to the lowest spot on earth and experience floating in the waters of the Dead Sea. • Continue northwards to Pella in the Jordan Valley. • Continue to Um Qais, Gedara of the Bible (Mathew 8:28-43), for a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee, the Yarmouk River and the Golan Heights. • Return in the late afternoon to Amman. Overnight: Amman – (B)
Day 4 · Amman
Amman
Activities: • A late morning tour of Jerash (Gerasa of antiquity), the best preserved city of Roman times, to visit its theaters, temples, churches and colonnaded streets. • Then continue to Ajloun to tour the 12th century Saracen Castle built by one of Saladin’s lieutenants in the campaign against the Crusaders. Overnight: Amman – (B)
Day 5 · Petra
Amman - Petra
Activities: • Drive southwards along the Kings’ Way to Petra, visiting Madaba with the oldest map of the Holy Land, and its Mosaic School, Mt. Nebo and the alleged burial site of Moses overlooking the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley. • Then drive through the magnificent scenery of Wadi Mujib to Kerak to visit the Crusader Castle of (stop for optional lunch). • Overnight in Petra. Overnight: Petra – (B)
Day 6 · Petra
Petra
Activities: • A full day to visit the many sites of Petra, this city that was carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans and lost to Civilization until re-discovered by the Swiss Burkhardt. • Walk through the Siq, a narrow and winding fissure between the cliffs, to reach the Treasury, the Roman Theater, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaoun, Temple of the Winged Lion and other monuments. • A break for optional lunch, or you may wish to climb up to the Monastery. Overnight: Petra – (B)
Day 7 · Amman
Petra - Amman
Activities: • Visit the Wadi Rum Desert (with a short ride in a 4×4 vehicle) and its awesome moon-like landscape, where the film Lawrence of Arabia was shot. • If time permits a short visit to Aqaba, Jordan’s only sea port city. • Return to Amman on the Desert Highway (stop en route for optional lunch). • Overnight in Amman. Overnight: Amman – (B)
Day 8 · Amman
Depart Amman
Departure: Transfer to Amman International Airport, and assistance with departure formalities. Please check Optional Services for other transfer. – (B) Meals as per itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form in: CUSTOM-CRAFTED tab on this page.
Where you'll stay
Accommodations
Accommodation for this trip is tailored to your dates and travel style — your specialist will confirm the exact properties when shaping your itinerary.
How it works
Made to order
- Every Tourcan trip is built by a specialist, not a template — the route, hotels, and pace are tuned to how you want to travel.
- Dates are flexible. There are no fixed departures; we plan around your calendar.
- Quotes and bookings happen by phone and email with your specialist — no automated checkout, just a real conversation.
What's included
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Accommodations Per Person Sharing, including hotel taxes
- Arrival & departure transfers where applicable
- Local guides where applicable
- Meals per itinerary
- Park entrance fees and sightseeing fees where applicable
- Applicable transportation
Not included
- Airfare and air taxes
- Cancellation, baggage, travel and medical insurance
- Items of a personal nature such as baggage porterage, gratuities/tips, laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, etc.
- Visa and visa fees
- Optional sightseeing and activities
- Meals, beverages and services not mentioned in itinerary
- For additional information or reservations please complete QUOTE REQUEST form in side bar of this page or contact us directly to speak to one of our Destination Experts.
- We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form in: CUSTOM-CRAFTED tab on this page.
- Thank you for choosing Tourcan Vacations! Providing Vacations of a Lifetime.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the price of any Tourcan itinerary. We strongly recommend comprehensive coverage for trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, and baggage.
Your specialists
Plan this trip with Roshan and Edith
Roshan Matovu
Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America.
Edith
Senior Travel Consultant
Senior Travel Consultant specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America, helping travel advisors and clients plan customized journeys, tours and memorable destination experiences.