Jordan’s Timeless Trail 10 Days of History and Adventure

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival in Amman – Overnight in Amman⌄

   Arrive at Queen Alia International Airport, where you will be met and assisted before transferring to your hotel in Amman. Take the afternoon to rest and recover from your journey.

   Overnight: Overnight at Amman hotel

2. 2Desert Castles & Amman City Tour – Overnight in Amman⌄

   After breakfast, travel to explore the Desert Castles, including Qasr Amra (a UNESCO World Heritage site), Qasr Kharana, and Qasr al-Azraq, which showcase the architectural and artistic legacy of the Umayyad period. Return to Amman for a city tour, visiting the Citadel, the Roman Theatre, and strolling through the lively downtown markets. The evening is free for leisure.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight at Amman hotel

3. 3Jerash – Ajloun – Umm Qays – Overnight in Irbid⌄

   Travel north to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world, with colonnaded streets, theatres, and temples.

   Continue to Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress built by Saladin’s forces, and then drive to Umm Qays for panoramic views over the Sea of Galilee, Golan Heights, and the Yarmouk River.

   Check into your hotel in Irbid for overnight.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight at Irbid hotel

4. 4Pella – Mount Nebo – Madaba – Overnight in Madaba⌄

   Visit Pella, an ancient Decapolis city with ruins from multiple civilizations.

   Continue to Mount Nebo, where Moses is believed to have viewed the Promised Land, offering expansive views of the Jordan Valley.

   End the day in Madaba, famous for the 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land in St. George’s Church.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight at Madaba hotel

5. 5Kerak Castle – Little Petra – Petra – Overnight in Petra⌄

   Depart for Kerak Castle, an impressive Crusader fortress with a strategic hilltop position.

   Continue to Little Petra, a charming Nabatean site that served as a caravan stop.

   Arrive in Petra and check in at your hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight at Petra Hotel

6. 6Full Day in Petra – Overnight in Petra⌄

   Spend a full day exploring Petra, the Rose-Red City carved into sandstone cliffs. Walk through the Siq to the Treasury, then visit the Street of Facades, Royal Tombs, and the theatre. For those who wish, hike to the Monastery for panoramic views of the ancient city.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight at Petra hotel

7. 7Wadi Rum Jeep Tour – Overnight in Wadi Rum⌄

   Drive to Wadi Rum, known as the Valley of the Moon, with beautiful landscapes along the way.

   Upon arriving at your desert camp, enjoy a Jeep tour across its stunning desert landscapes, sand dunes, and rock formations. Experience traditional Bedouin hospitality at a desert camp for dinner and overnight stay.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Desert Camp

8. 8Aqaba Tour – Overnight in Aqaba⌄

   Travel to Aqaba for a relaxing day by the Red Sea. Enjoy a city tour including the Aqaba Fortress and local markets, with free time for optional water activities such as snorkeling, glass-bottom boat rides, or diving.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight at Aqaba hotel

9. 9Bethany Beyond the Jordan – Dead Sea – Overnight at Dead Sea⌄

   Visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the traditional baptism site of Jesus Christ

   Continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, for a floating experience in its salty waters.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight at Dead Sea Resort

10. 10Departure from Dead Sea – Transfer to Amman Airport⌄

    After breakfast, transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your departure, concluding your journey through Jordan’s history, culture, and stunning landscapes.

    Meals: Breakfast