Jordan Private Journey

Fabled Petra, long-lost city of the Nabateans, Jerash, a fabulously preserved Roman city, the great Crusader castle at Kerak—the ancient legacy of Jordan is rivaled only by the stunning beauty of the landscape, with mystical settings like the legendary Dead Sea. On this Private Journey, take in the extraordinary wonder of the “rose-red” city of Petra, a desert fortress carved out of craggy rocks in a remote canyon in the 3rd century BC,  forgotten by the outside world for 1,000 years, then rediscovered in 1812 by a Swiss explorer. In addition to Petra, Jerash, and Kerak, your journey also includes an overnight at a spa resort on the shores of the Dead Sea and an option to visit the great desert castles of the Omayyad Dynasty near Amman. Throughout the trip, enjoy private English-speaking guides,  wonderful accommodations, air-conditioned vehicles, and lots of wonderful interaction with the Jordanians, among the most hospitable people in the world. We offer both a First Class Option and a Deluxe Option for this journey.

Itinerary at a Glance

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Days 1-2
Jerash’s Roman Ruins

Explore Amman on a city tour including the Citadel, Byzantine Church, Umayyad Palace, and the Archaeological Museum, then head to the fabulously preserved Roman ruins at Jerash, an archaeological masterpiece framed by the hills of Gilead. Jerash’s monuments include a triumphal arch, stadium, huge fountain, temples, and colonnaded streets.

Days 3-4
Petra, Lost City of Stone

En route to Petra, visit Madaba, whose St. George’s Church houses a world-famous mosaic floor, and Mount Nebo, the site where Moses viewed the Holy Land, then continue to Petra, “a rose-red city half as old as time.” This remote city is one of the great treasures of the ancient world (and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World!). Its dazzling desert setting is unmatched and its elaborately carved temples, hewn into the red and golden sandstone cliffs by the mysterious Nabatean people 2,000 years ago, are simply spellbinding. Rediscovered early in the 19th century, this World Heritage Site is a spectacular tour de force of architecture. Walk through the narrow defile called the Siq and set your eyes on the breathtaking Al Khazneh (Treasury), which was featured in the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Day 5
The Dead Sea

Ever since the days of Herod the Great, people have flocked to the Dead Sea in search of its curative secrets. With the highest content of minerals and salts in the world, the Dead Sea water is thought to possess healing properties, and the mud on the shores has been used for therapeutic purposes for over 2,000 years. We drive on the Desert Highway to the Movenpick Resort on the shores of the Dead Sea. The afternoon is at leisure for swimming and using the Sanctuary Spa.

Day 6
The Dead Sea / Amman

After a morning at leisure, transfer to Amman. The afternoon is free to explore on your own, or take an optional tour of Kharraneh, Amra, and Azraq, three desert castles of the caliphs of the Omayyad Dynasty.

Day 7
Depart

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for departure on homeward-bound flights.

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What the Trip is Like

This trip is rated Level 1, Easiest. It is an overland touring trip with day walks to explore the fascinating temples and wonderful towns of this ancient and modern civilization. It can be enjoyed by anyone in good health who has no mobility restrictions.

Explanation of Trip Levels