Wadi Rum, Jordan

Scenes from Lawrence of Arabia were filmed in the dramatic desert canyons of Wadi Rum. On our Jordan Private Journey, savor the beauty of Wadi Rum at sunset, enjoy a spa on the Dead Sea, and visit the lost city of Petra, a World Heritage Site.

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Trip Details at-a-Glance

Cost From: $3095   see pricing
Length: 7 days
Arrive: Amman, Jordan
Depart: Amman, Jordan
Lodging: 6 nights in 5-star hotels and resorts describe
Meals: All meals included except 3 lunches and 4 dinners
Activity: Walking, Archaeology, Cultural Adventures
Trip Level: Overland touring, cultural exploration, easy walks of 2-4 hours a day
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Highlights

  • Fabled Petra, an amazing lost city hidden in a desert canyon for 2,000 years
  • The legendary Dead Sea, with a spa hotel
  • Jerash, a spectacular Roman city

Choosing the Right Trip

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Departure Notes

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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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Optional Extensions

  • Extra hotel nights at the start or end of your trip

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

 

When to go

October to April

Tour Costs

Prices are for 2012
$3095 (4-6 members)
$3495 (2-3 members)
Single supplement: $990
Optional Caste Tour: $125 per person (2-3 people)

Includes all land transportation and private guides Days 2-5

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Tour Cost Includes:

  • Three nights at Grand Hyatt hotel in Amman, two nights at Petra Movenpick Resort, one night Dead Sea Movenpick Resort
  • English-speaking guide from morning of Day 2 until evening of Day 4
  • Transfers and excursions in private air-conditioned car with English-speaking driver
  • Mineral water on board the vehicle
  • All meals included except 3 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Entrance fees (one-time entrance fee to Petra)
  • Short horseback ride at Petra during the first visit to the site
  • Porterage at airports and hotels

Tour Cost Does Not Include:

Jordanian visa fee; one-way airfare Cairo/Amman; airport departure tax, any meals not specified after each itinerary day in the Full Trip Brochure, gratuities for guide and driver, small tips for horse boy at Petra, waiters, etc.; drinks during meals; items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, room service, etc.).

Trip Payment Schedule

At time of reservation: $500
120 days prior to departure: 20%
60 days prior to departure: Balance

Cancellation and Transfer Fee Schedule*

Minimum fee: $250
46-90 days prior to departure: 25% of tour cost
45 days or less: 100% of tour cost

*Please note that this differs from our regular catalog departures.

Grand Hyatt Hotel

Grand Hyatt Hotel

Days 1 to 2 (2 nights),
Day 6 (1 night), Amman, Jordan

The Grand Hyatt Hotel, located in the heart of Amman’s central business district, features spacious rooms and suites, three restaurants, ...
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Petra Movenpick Resort

Petra Movenpick Resort

Days 3 to 4 (2 nights), Petra, Jordan

The best thing about the Petra Movenpick Resort is its prime location: just steps from the entrance to one of the most magical sites in the world. ...
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Dead Sea Movenpick Resort

Dead Sea Movenpick Resort

Day 5 (1 night), Dead Sea, Jordan

Set among lush gardens on the northern shores of the Dead Sea, this resort is built of traditional local stone and handcrafted woods, and features ...
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Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.