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An 11-day circuit from Amman that pairs Petra’s carved canyons, a Bedouin jeep ride in Wadi Rum, Roman ruins in Jerash and the buoyant calm of the Dead Sea. Expect a balance of guided highlights and self-led exploration across diverse desert and highland terrain.
An 11-day circuit from Amman that pairs Petra’s carved canyons, a Bedouin jeep ride in Wadi Rum, Roman ruins in Jerash and the buoyant calm of the Dead Sea. Expect a balance of guided highlights and self-led exploration across diverse desert and highland terrain.
Morning light breaks over Amman and the tour bus slides through a city of flat-roofed houses and blue-domed mosques — the starting pulse for eleven days that move from highland villages to red-rock deserts and the limpid salt of the Dead Sea.
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Operated by Jordan Horizons Tours - private & custom Jordan Tours & Trips · Amman, Amman Governorate
Morning light breaks over Amman and the tour bus slides through a city of flat-roofed houses and blue-domed mosques — the starting pulse for eleven days that move from highland villages to red-rock deserts and the limpid salt of the Dead Sea.
This route threads through Jordan’s layered history: Byzantine mosaics in Madaba, the viewpoint where Moses is said to have looked toward the Promised Land on Mount Nebo, and Crusader keeps at Karak and Shobak. Geology writes the itinerary too — the sandstone canyons of Wadi Rum carved into sculpted arches, Petra’s rose-red cliffs hewn by Nabatean hands, and the graben of the Dead Sea where the land ends and the lowest shore on Earth begins.
Culture appears in small moments: Bedouin tea in Wadi Rum, Ottoman-era houses in Salt, and shepherded terraces above Dana where locals maintain traditional crafts. Wildlife emerges at Shaumari Reserve, a deliberate reintroduction project for Arabian oryx and other species.
Practical guidance: plan for varied terrain — short hikes in Dana (2 km, easy) and longer stair climbs in Petra (up to 800 steps to the Monastery). Expect dry heat in lowlands and cooler nights in highland camps; carry at least 2–3 liters of water per day, sturdy shoes with good grip, and sun protection. The tour includes hotels, desert camp overnight, guided walks in Petra, a 4x4 jeep tour in Wadi Rum, and transfer logistics from Queen Alia Airport in Amman. Pace your camera battery and energy: many sites reward early starts to avoid midday heat and crowds.
Petra can be both easy and strenuous: the Siq and Treasury are accessible on flat paths, but optional climbs (High Place of Sacrifice or the 800-step path to the Monastery) require good fitness and steady footing.
Yes — most Dead Sea hotels provide beach access; avoid shaving beforehand, rinse off thoroughly after and protect skin from prolonged sun exposure.
The itinerary includes 10 nights of accommodation, breakfasts, select lunches and dinners as listed, plus a Bedouin camp night and some guided site entrances.
Children can join, but some walking and long transfers may be tiring; the operator allows infants on laps and supplies infant seats on request.
Jordan Horizons Tours - private & custom Jordan Tours & Trips operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Morning light breaks over Amman and the tour bus slides through a city of flat-roofed houses and blue-domed mosques — the starting pulse for eleven days that move from highland villages to red-rock deserts and the limpid salt of the Dead Sea.
Morning light breaks over Amman and the tour bus slides through a city of flat-roofed houses and blue-domed mosques — the starting pulse for eleven days that move from highland villages to red-rock deserts and the limpid salt of the Dead Sea.
This route threads through Jordan’s layered history: Byzantine mosaics in Madaba, the viewpoint where Moses is said to have looked toward the Promised Land on Mount Nebo, and Crusader keeps at Karak and Shobak. Geology writes the itinerary too — the sandstone canyons of Wadi Rum carved into sculpted arches, Petra’s rose-red cliffs hewn by Nabatean hands, and the graben of the Dead Sea where the land ends and the lowest shore on Earth begins.
Culture appears in small moments: Bedouin tea in Wadi Rum, Ottoman-era houses in Salt, and shepherded terraces above Dana where locals maintain traditional crafts. Wildlife emerges at Shaumari Reserve, a deliberate reintroduction project for Arabian oryx and other species.
Practical guidance: plan for varied terrain — short hikes in Dana (2 km, easy) and longer stair climbs in Petra (up to 800 steps to the Monastery). Expect dry heat in lowlands and cooler nights in highland camps; carry at least 2–3 liters of water per day, sturdy shoes with good grip, and sun protection. The tour includes hotels, desert camp overnight, guided walks in Petra, a 4x4 jeep tour in Wadi Rum, and transfer logistics from Queen Alia Airport in Amman. Pace your camera battery and energy: many sites reward early starts to avoid midday heat and crowds.