Jordan: The Lost City of Petra & Beyond

Amman - Wadi Rum - Petra - Madaba

Photography, Videography, Exploration

Traveling to Jordan is much like traveling back in history. Sand and stone blowing through the wind and between ancient ruins that have lasted the test of time. A timeless desert with night skies of infinite stars. And a traditional culture with ancient roots that is always and forever hospitable. Welcome to Jordan!

  • 8 days

  • 8 - 20 spots

  • Double occupancy in 3-star hotels (single rooms available)

  • 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 3 Dinners

  • TrovaTrip will provide 3 transfers from Amman International Airport (AMM) , between 8 AM and 5 PM

  • TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Amman International Airport (AMM) on the last day

Activities Included

  • Amman Citadel Visit
  • Jerash Roman Ruins Tour
  • Dead Sea Swim and Mud Bath
  • Desert Jeep Safari
  • Wadi Rum Desert Hike
  • Lost City of Petra Tour
  • Petra Self Discovery
  • Kerak Castle Visit
  • Mount Nebo Visit

Other Inclusions

  • Double Occupancy in 3-star Hotels
  • Local Guide throughout Trip
  • All City Transfers
  • Arrival Airport Transfer (until 5pm on first day)
  • Departure Airport Transfer (morning of last day)

Exclusions

  • International Flights
  • Food & Alcohol (except as noted)
  • Visas & Travel Insurance
  • Airport Transfers Outside of Designated Times

Itinerary

Day 1

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Day 1

Welcome to Jordan! Settle in and get ready for an incredible week.

transfer

1 HOUR

Airport Transfer

Transfer

meal

dinner

Welcome Dinner at local restaurant

accommodation

Art Hotel

Overnight in Amman

Day 2

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Day 2

Rise and shine to your first full day in Jordan! Your journey in Jordan begins at the capital, Amman, a contemporary and cosmopolitan city yet a place steeped in tradition and historical beauty.

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breakfast

Included breakfast at hotel

meal

lunch

Lunch at a local restaurant

activity

1 HOUR

Amman Citadel Visit

Your guide will take you to the citadel and walk you through the ruins that sit at the highest hill of the city.

activity

3 HOURS 30 MIN

Jerash Roman Ruins Tour

The journey through time continues as you’ll transfer out of the city and to the ancient ruins of Jerash. Jerash was once one of the grandest ancient Roman cities and today possesses some of the most impressive Greco-Roman ruins in the world.

activity

4 HOURS 30 MIN

Dead Sea Swim and Mud Bath

At 1378 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth and because of the salinity and density of the water, there is no need to swim as your body will naturally float. The mud also has healing properties so why not cover yourself in natural, nutrient-rich, mineral mud for a bath?

accommodation

Art Hotel

Overnight in Amman

Day 3

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Day 3

You will leave the city behind and head on a road trip to one of the most striking deserts in the world, Wadi Rum. At Wadi Rum, you will go on a jeep tour to explore the desert.

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breakfast

Included breakfast at hotel

activity

1 HOUR

Desert Jeep Safari

Once you arrive at the desert reserve of Wadi Rum, you will hop on a 4x4 and embark on a ½ day Desert Jeep Safari. Wadi Rum is full of weird and wonderful Martian-like rock formations, but with traces of ancient civilizations.

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dinner

Included dinner at Bedouin camp

accommodation

Wadi Rum Luxury Camp

Overnight in Wadi Rum

Day 4

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Day 4

It is a full day in Wadi Rum desert where your guide will lead you on hike through the reserve.

meal

breakfast

Included breakfast at Bedouin Camp

activity

5 HOURS

Wadi Rum Desert Hike

Your hike will explore the vastness of the desert where you’ll admire bizarre rock formations, and enjoy the eeriness of the desert morning silence. You’ll scale a sand dune for extraordinary views of the valley where you will find that picture-perfect moment of the experience. Wadi Rum Desert Hike Distance: 8 miles / 5 hours / Difficulty: Moderate

meal

lunch

Included lunch at Bedouin Camp

meal

dinner

Included dinner at Bedouin Camp

accommodation

Wadi Rum Luxury Camp

Overnight in Wadi Rum

Day 5

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Day 5

Today, you will embark on a journey to explore the fabled Lost City of Petra. The great ancient city of Petra, a city carved into the stone cliffs, still remains half-hidden by sand and rocks.

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breakfast

Included breakfast in Bedouin Camp

activity

5 HOURS

Lost City of Petra Tour

To find this magical site, you will be guided through Al Siq, a mile-long narrow gorge of towering rocks that lead to the magnificent site. Your first glimpse through the path’s walls will be the treasury complex, an enormous and intricate building entrance hand-carved into the rock.

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La Maison

Overnight in Petra

Day 6

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Day 6

Enjoy a free day of self-discovery as you explore Petra on your own. The site is surprisingly big, so it is advised to choose your own route around the complex with the help of your local guide.

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breakfast

Included breakfast at hotel

activity

1 HOUR

Petra Self Discovery

You can explore the old Roman road, the rock-hewn amphitheater, or hike up an hour up the steps of the secluded monastery.

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La Maison

Overnight in Petra

Day 7

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Day 7

Today you will travel on the ‘King’s Highway’ to Madaba. Along the way, you will stop at the crusader castle of Al Kerak and visit Mount Nebo, the site where Moses saw ‘the Promised Land' and also his possible burial site.

meal

breakfast

Included breakfast at hotel

activity

8 HOURS

Kerak Castle Visit

You will visit the crusader castle of Al Kerak, a castle that commandingly sits atop a cliff that overlooks Wadi Kerak and the Dead Sea.

activity

45 MIN

Mount Nebo Visit

You will continue to Mount Nebo, the site where Moses saw ‘the Promised Land' and also his possible burial site. In the afternoon you will arrive in the Byzantine and Ottoman influenced city of Madaba.

meal

dinner

Included farewell dinner at local restaurant

accommodation

Mosaic

Overnight in Madaba

Day 8

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Day 8

All good things must come to an end! You'll transfer to the airport and bid farewell for now.

meal

breakfast

Included breakfast at hotel

transfer

1 HOUR

Airport Transfer

Transfer

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