Jordan Essentials: 5-Day Highlights Tour

5.0 (7 reviews) 5 days Free cancellation Private tour

out of 5

7 reviews

5.0

Petra — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Wadi Rum — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Jordan’s most iconic sites in just five days. This tour combines historical exploration, natural beauty, and cultural immersion. Starting in the vibrant capital of Amman, you’ll wander through ancient ruins, including Jerash’s remarkable Roman architecture and the historic treasures of downtown Amman.

Visit sacred Madaba and Mount Nebo, where history and faith converge, before heading to the mystical landscapes of Wadi Rum for a Bedouin experience under the stars. Discover the majestic city of Petra, carved into red sandstone, and wrap up your adventure with a relaxing day by the healing waters of the Dead Sea.

This tour offers a perfect balance of history, nature, and adventure for travelers seeking a well-rounded experience of Jordan’s wonders. Whether you're exploring the ancient city of Petra or floating in the Dead Sea, this journey promises unforgettable memories.

Multi-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Cultural Tours Historical Tours 4WD Tours Archaeology Tours

At a glance

Duration: 5 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Axis Destination Management

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees
Included: Dinner
Included: Visa to Jordan (Nationality Dependent)
Included: Accommodation based at the mentioned hotels or similar in the same category
Included: Breakfast
Included: Assistance at the airport and the borders by professional staff
Included: Transportation with modern air-conditioned vehicle including onboard refreshment and WIFI
Included: Local guides at sites

Not included

Not included: Tips
Not included: Any items not mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1 · Welcome to Jordan - Ahlan Wa Sahlan

Amman

Passing by

After breakfast, we are heading to the beautiful and green north of Jordan to visit Jerash, just around 60 minutes from Amman, Jerash is a close second to Petra on the list of favorite destinations in Jordan and one of the best places to explore roman civilization outside of Italy, Inhabited since the Bronze Age, Jerash is known for the ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa just outside the modern city.

Later we go back to Amman to visit the Citadel of Amman which is the highest hill in Amman and is the site of ancient Rabbath-Ammon. Occupied since the Bronze Age, We then descend to visit the roman theater which is the most obvious and impressive remnant of Roman Philadelphia, and is the highlight of Amman for most visitors.

Later we explore the downtown on foot where we visit the old souks, shops, and maybe try a plate of Kunafa, which is a Jordanian pastry based on sweet goat cheese. Overnight in your hotel in Amman.

Overnight in your hotel in Amman

Day 2 · Amman - Jerash - Amman City Tour - Amman Downtown - Amman

Jerash Ruins

2 hours Admission included

After breakfast, we are heading to the beautiful and green north of Jordan to visit Jerash, just around 60 minutes from Amman, Jerash is a close second to Petra on the list of favorite destinations in Jordan and one of the best places to explore roman civilization outside of Italy, Inhabited since the Bronze Age, Jerash is known for the ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa just outside the modern city.
The Citadel

2 hours Admission included

Later we go back to Amman to visit the Citadel of Amman which is the highest hill in Amman and is the site of ancient Rabbath-Ammon. Occupied since the Bronze Age, We then descend to visit the roman theater which is the most obvious and impressive remnant of Roman Philadelphia, and is the highlight of Amman for most visitors.
Al Balad – Downtown Amman

one hour

Later we explore the downtown on foot where we visit the old souks, shops, and maybe try a plate of Kunafa, which is a Jordanian pastry based on sweet goat cheese. Overnight in your hotel in Amman.

Buffer breakfast at your hotel in Amman

Overnight in your hotel in Amman

Day 3 · Amman / Madaba / Mount Nebo / Wadi Rum

Madaba

one hour

After breakfast, We take a 40 minutes drive south of Amman to visit Mount Nebo and the memorial of Prophet Moses and where he saw the promised land, later to visit the town of Madaba and the St George Church which contains the oldest surviving original cartographic depiction of the Holy Land and especially Jerusalem on mosaic.
Mount Nebo

45 min Admission included

Mount Nebo is an elevated ridge located in Jordan, approximately 700 metres above sea level. Part of the Abarim mountain range, Mount Nebo is mentioned in the Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land before his death
Wadi Rum

3 hours

We proceed for a 3 hours’ drive to Wadi Rum! The valley of the moon, we arrive to the camp (and we bet you’re hungry by then) for a Bedouin specialty dinner: ZARB. What’s that you may ask? Well, it’s a mix of meat like lamb and chicken, rice, potatoes and carrots, placed in a hole in the ground, which is filled with flaming coals. The hole is then covered, and after a few hours, the meat and rice are all smoked, steamed, and grilled, all at the same time!

After dinner, you can enjoy a night of stargazing since there is no light pollution in the area. Overnight in your camp in Wadi Rum

Breakfast at your hotel in Petra · Zarb dinner in your camp in Wadi Rum

Overnight in your camp in Wadi Rum

Day 4 · Wadi Rum - Petra - Dead Sea

Petra - Wadi Musa

4 hours

After breakfast, we leave Wadi Rum and take a 90-minute drive towards Petra! The crown jewel of Jordan and traveler’s ultimate destination! The Nabateans carved this city in stone with simple tools 1500 years ago, and nothing will prepare you for the beauty and the sheer size of Al Khazna! Mark my words when it starts peeking at you by the end of the Siq (the pathway to Petra)!
Dead Sea Region

12 hours

After our visit, we drive to the Dead Sea, for overnight.

Breakfast in your camp in Wadi Rum

Overnight in your hotel at the Dead Sea.

Day 5 · Departure

Dead Sea Region

4 hours

Transfer to the airport for departure

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Queen Alia Intl Airport

Our representative will be waiting at the arrivals gate holding a sign with your name and will help you through customs and passport control and lead you to your guide and driver.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchairs and strollers are accessible in Petra until reaching the Treasury, after that the terrain will be uneven and bumpy
Confirmation will be received at time of booking however hotels remain subject to availability and you will be informed about available and booked hotels within the next 48 hours of receiving package confirmation
Timings may vary and tour might be adjusted according to weather condition.
This tour is available on request in all other languages and subject to availability
A maximum of one child (3-11 years) and one infant (0-2 years) can share a room with a parent.
Child stays in parents’ room on existing bedding; extra bed available on request.

Options

4 Adults - 4 Rooms - 3 Stars

4 Rooms: Up to 4 adults, 4 children and 4 infants can share 4 rooms on existing bedding

3 Stars Hotels: Sparr Hotel Amman - Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum - Ramada Resort Dead Sea or similar.

Pickup included
4 Adults - 3 Rooms - 4 Stars

3 Rooms: Up to 4 adults, 3 children and 3 infants can share 3 rooms on existing bedding

4 Stars Hotels: Sulaf Hotel Amman, Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum, Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea or similar

Pickup included
4 Adults - 2 Rooms - 4 Stars

2 Rooms: Up to 4 adults, 2 children and 2 infants can share 2 rooms on existing bedding

4 Stars Hotels: Sulaf Hotel Amman, Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum, Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea or similar

Pickup included
2 Adults - 1 Room - 3 Stars

1 Room: Up to 2 adults , 1 child and 1 infant can share the room on existing bedding

3 Stars Hotels: Sparr Hotel Amman - Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum - Ramada Resort Dead Sea or similar.

Pickup included
4 Adults - 2 Rooms - 5 Stars

2 Rooms: Up to 4 adults, 2 children and 2 infants can share 2 rooms on existing bedding

5 Stars Hotels: Signia by Hilton Amman, Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum. Crowne Plaza Resort Dead Sea or similar.

Pickup included
1 Adult - 1 Room - 5 Stars

1 Room: Up to 1 adult, 1 child and 1 infant can share 1 room on existing bedding.

5 Stars Hotels: Signia by Hilton Amman Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum , Crowne Plaza Resort Dead Sea or similar.

Pickup included
3 Adults - 3 Rooms - 4 Stars

3 Rooms: Up to 3 adults, 3 children and 3 infants can share 3 rooms on existing bedding

4 Stars Hotels: Sulaf Hotel Amman, Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum, Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea or similar

Pickup included
3 Adults - 2 Rooms - 3 Stars

2 Rooms: Up to 3 adults , 2 children and 2 infants can share 2 rooms on existing bedding

3 Stars Hotels: Sparr Hotel Amman - Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum - Ramada Resort Dead Sea or similar.

Pickup included
2 Adults - 2 Rooms - 5 Stars

2 Rooms: Up to 2 adults, 2 children and 2 infants can share 2 rooms on existing bedding

5 Stars Hotels: Signia by Hilton Amman, Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum. Crowne Plaza Resort Dead Sea or similar.

Pickup included
1 Adult - 1 Room - 3 Stars

1 Room: Up to 1 adult , 1 child and 1 infant can share the room on existing bedding

3* Hotels: Sparr Hotel Amman - Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum - Ramada Resort Dead Sea or similar.

Pickup included
4 Adults - 3 Rooms -3 Stars

3 Rooms: Up to 4 adults, 3 children and 3 infants can share 3 rooms on existing bedding

3 Stars Hotels: Sparr Hotel Amman - Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum - Ramada Resort Dead Sea or similar.

Pickup included
2 Adults - 2 Rooms - 4 Stars

2 Rooms: Up to 2 adults, 2 children and 2 infants can share 2 rooms on existing bedding

4 Stars Hotels : Sulaf Hotel Amman, Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum, Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea or similar,

Pickup included
4 Adults - 4 Rooms - 4 Stars

4 Rooms: Up to 4 adults, 4 children and 4 infants can share 4 rooms on existing bedding

4 Stars: Sulaf Hotel Amman, Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum, Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea or similar

Pickup included
4 Adults - 3 Rooms - 5 Stars

3 Rooms: Up to 4 adults, 3 children and 3 infants can share 3 rooms on existing bedding

5 Stars : Signia by Hilton Amman, Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum. Crowne Plaza Resort Dead Sea or similar.

Pickup included
1 Adult - 1 Room - 4 Stars

1 Room: Up to 1 adult, 1 child and 1 infant can share 1 room on existing bedding

4 Stars Hotels: Sulaf Hotel Amman, Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum, Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea or similar

Pickup included
4 Adults - 2 Rooms - 3 Stars

2 Rooms: Up to 4 adults , 2 children and 2 infants can share 2 rooms on existing bedding

3 Stars Hotels: Sparr Hotel Amman - Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum - Ramada Resort Dead Sea or similar.

Pickup included
3 Adults - 3 Rooms - 3 Stars

3 Rooms: Up to 3 adults , 3 children and 3 infants can share 3 rooms on exiting bedding

3 Stars Hotels: Sparr Hotel Amman - Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum - Ramada Resort Dead Sea or similar.

Pickup included
2 Adults - 1 Room - 5 Stars

1 Room: Up to 2 adults, 1 child and 1 infant can share 1 room on existing bedding

5 Stars Hotels: Signia by Hilton Amman, Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum. Crowne Plaza Resort Dead Sea or similar.

Pickup included
3 Adults - 2 Rooms - 4 Stars

2 Rooms : Up to 3 adults, 2 children and 2 infants can share 2 rooms on existing bedding

4 Stars Hotels: Sulaf Hotel Amman, Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum, Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea or similar

Pickup included
2 Adults - 1 Room - 4 Stars

2 Rooms: Up to 2 adults, 1 child and 1 infant can share 1 room on existing bedding.

4 Stars Hotels: Sulaf Hotel Amman, Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum, Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea or similar

Pickup included
4 Adults - 4 Rooms - 5 Stars

4 Rooms : Up to 4 adults, 4 children and 4 infants can share 4 rooms on existing bedding

5 Stars Hotels: Signia by Hilton Amman, Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum. Crowne Plaza Resort Dead Sea or similar.

Pickup included
3 Adults - 3 Rooms - 5 Stars

3 Rooms: Up to 3 adults, 3 children and 3 infants can share 3 rooms on existing bedding

5 Stars Hotels: Signia by Hilton Amman, Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum. Crowne Plaza Resort Dead Sea or similar.

Pickup included
3 Adults - 2 Rooms - 5 Stars

2 Rooms: Up to 3 adults, 2 children and 2 infants can share 2 rooms on existing bedding

5 Stars Hotels: Signia by Hilton Amman, Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum. Crowne Plaza Resort Dead Sea or similar.

Pickup included
2 Adults - 2 Rooms - 3 Stars

2 Rooms: Up to 2 adults, 2 children and 2 infants can share 2 rooms on existing bedding

3 Stars Hotels: Sparr Hotel Amman - Sun City Camp (Bubble Tent) Wadi Rum - Ramada Resort Dead Sea or similar.

Pickup included