Jordan 8-Day Highlights Tour with Dead Sea and Red Sea
- Durée 7 nights / 8 days
- Langue English
- Thème Tour
- Rythme Moderate
- Taille du groupe Prix 4 pax
Résumé du voyage
Experience Jordan’s essential highlights on this 8-day private tour. Explore the Roman ruins of Jerash, biblical Madaba and Mount Nebo, float in the Dead Sea, walk through the rose-red city of Petra, cross the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, and relax by the Red Sea in Aqaba before returning to Amman.
Prestations prévues
Programme complet
Arrival in Amman
Points of Interest : Amman
After landing at Queen Alia International Airport you are welcomed by a representative who assists you with customs and visa procedures. You are then escorted to your hotel in Amman to check in and relax after your journey.
Driving time: around 45 minutes, 35 km
- Meals included : Breakfast not included on arrival day (according to flight schedule)
- Accommodation : Hotel in Amman
Late Antiquity and Roman Architecture
Points of Interest : Amman, Jerash (Gerasa), Umm Qais
After breakfast you drive north to Umm Qais, at the northern tip of Jordan. Here the ruins of ancient Gadara from Late Antiquity bear witness to a prosperous past. Enjoy sweeping views over the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee. You then continue to Jerash, considered one of the best-preserved examples of a Roman garrison town. Discover the oval forum with its colonnaded street, the theater, the triumphal arch and the tetrapylon – everywhere you will see impressive remains of Roman architecture. After an in-depth visit, you return to your hotel in Amman.
Driving time: about 3.5 hours, 205 km
- Meals included : Breakfast
- Accommodation : Hotel in Amman
From Amman via Mount Nebo to the Dead Sea
Points of Interest : Amman, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Dead Sea
After breakfast you start a city tour of Jordan’s capital Amman. Visit the remarkably well-preserved Roman amphitheater with its 6,000 seats in the southwest of the city, the citadel, Al-Husseini Mosque, Qasr and the traditional Arab market – the downtown souq. You then drive on to Madaba, known as the “City of Mosaics”. Today Madaba is famous for its beautiful 6th-century Byzantine mosaic map, depicting the entire Holy Land with Jerusalem at its center, along with many biblical scenes from the Old and New Testaments. Next you continue to Mount Nebo, from where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land. Finally, you head to the Dead Sea for relaxation. The high salt content makes the Dead Sea a natural source of health and beauty and lets you float effortlessly on the surface when you bathe.
Driving time: about 1.5 hours, 87 km
Approx. 2 hours sightseeing in Amman
- Meals included : Breakfast
- Accommodation : Hotel by the Dead Sea or in the surrounding area
From the Grand Canyon to the Crusader Castle of Kerak
Points of Interest : Kerak, Wadi Mujib, Petra
After breakfast you follow the historic King’s Highway south towards Kerak. On the way you pass Wadi Mujib, often referred to as Jordan’s Grand Canyon, with its deep gorges. In Kerak you visit the impressive Crusader castle that dominates the town. After your visit you continue on to Petra, where you check into your hotel and can prepare for the next day’s exploration.
Driving time: about 3 hours, 265 km
Walking time: around 3 hours, ascent +620 m, descent -200 m
- Meals included : Breakfast
- Accommodation : Hotel in Petra
On Foot through the Rock City of Petra
Points of Interest : Petra
After breakfast you set off for a full-day hike in the rock-hewn city of Petra, exploring the rich culture of the Nabataeans. Petra reveals its true magic when discovered on foot, as only walking allows you to reach remote temples and sacrificial sites. These are nestled between multicolored sandstone mountains or perched on striking plateaus. The highest viewpoint with a unique panorama is Mount Aaron (around 1,350 m), where Moses’ brother Aaron is said to be buried. A small white mosque stands on the summit, from which there are wide views over the surrounding mountains.
In the evening, Petra Kitchen enriches your experience with a relaxed cooking class and dinner. Together with local chefs you prepare authentic regional dishes using fresh ingredients, similar to those served in a typical Jordanian family home. There are no freezers in this kitchen: by sharing recipes and flavors, your hosts share their history and culture, and encourage you to recreate the tastes of Jordan for friends and family after you return home. Guests taking part in multi-day classes can also join the chef on local markets to source ingredients and learn how dishes are created from farm to table.
Walking time: about 6 hours
- Meals included : Breakfast (cooking class and dinner experience at Petra Kitchen are part of the program but may not always be included in the base price)
- Accommodation : Hotel in Petra
Across the "Valley of the Moon"
Points of Interest : Little Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba
After breakfast you drive to Little Petra, once a main caravan station in the Nabataean kingdom, and explore its smaller rock-cut facades. You then continue into the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum. Slender rock pinnacles, spectacular natural rock bridges and glowing red granite mountains rise from the sand and give the so‑called “Valley of the Moon” its distinctive character. During your 2‑hour jeep tour, vast sand dunes and rugged desert valleys glide past, immersing you in Wadi Rum’s dramatic scenery. Afterwards you drive on to Aqaba on the Red Sea and check into your hotel.
Driving time: about 2.5 hours, 175 km
Jeep tour: 2 hours in Wadi Rum
- Meals included : Breakfast
- Accommodation : Hotel in Aqaba
Relaxation on the Red Sea
Points of Interest : Aqaba, Red Sea
After breakfast you enjoy a relaxing day by the Red Sea. The southern coast of the port city of Aqaba offers ideal conditions for unwinding on the beach. Here you can book wonderful diving and snorkeling outings to admire some of the world’s most beautiful and best-preserved coral reefs. Swimming, sailing, windsurfing and water-skiing are also possible. A trip in a glass-bottom boat provides fantastic views of the rich underwater world just off the coast. In the late afternoon you drive back to Amman and return to your hotel for the final night of your trip.
Driving time: about 4.5 hours, 365 km back to Amman
- Meals included : Breakfast
- Accommodation : Hotel in Amman
Goodbye Jordan!
Points of Interest : Amman
After breakfast you are transferred to the airport in time for your departure flight. Farewell and see you again in Jordan!
- Meals included : Breakfast
- Last day : Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport
Jordan 8-Day Highlights Tour with Dead Sea and Red Sea
Participants
Date
Overall rating
Nebo T.5.02026-05-15Very highly recommended in every aspect. Neos Travel's local partner Tala did an excellent job organizing everything, and there was always an on-site contact available to look after our well-being.
4 Ostfriesen3.02026-05-06The trip itself was very nice and well planned, but Tala was unreachable at one point due to a self-caused car incident. Nevertheless, we could rely on Neos Travel and the overall experience remained positive.
Kein Name bitte5.02026-05-01With Neos Travel, we had a wonderful time in Jordan. The local guides, and especially our driver Yazin, were excellent. Yazin was unfailingly courteous, professional, and always ready to discuss things and stay flexible. We were rather disappointed with the on-site guide, who did not seem very friendly when problems arose. After one accommodation was canceled, we spent an entire day researching alternative options. When we raised this, the staff member reacted in a very reluctant and snappy way. Ultimately, after a lot of hassle and pressure, our request was accommodated, but it caused a lot of stress and cost us one to two vacation days. Miserable crisis management. Not good service. Otherwise, everyone else—people and guides—was so friendly and helpful that it could not spoil the trip. We are still awaiting a refund of the visa fee for our daughter. It had been charged at airport pickup, even though it was clear (per our chat) that she had already entered two weeks earlier and paid for her visa herself. We are happy to provide further explanations. Best regards, Dr. Dörte
Marcus4.02026-04-27Great trip, organized by Iman through Neos Travel's local partner. Abed was a top-notch driver and guide who guided us confidently through the week. A slightly unfortunate hotel choice on the first night was quickly corrected (we were moved to the same hotel for the last night). Everything else went as planned. They listened to our wishes, and we felt well looked after and supported. Definitely not a mistake to book this trip through Neos Travel's local partner.
Dagmar5.02026-04-26The trip was superbly organized—thanks to Ayyad! Neos Travel handled the planning and execution with top-notch care, making the experience smooth and memorable.
Bettina5.02026-04-23From planning to the trip itself, everything went smoothly. Katrin presented several options until we found the right fit. She was available as our point of contact the whole time and always replied promptly. Our expectations in the country were fully met, from the many impressive sights to the excellent hotels. Each day was filled with new discoveries, and the local guides provided detailed insights and showed us a lot. A special mention to our English-speaking driver Ali, who was always punctual, reliable, and very friendly. I can wholeheartedly recommend Neos Travel for Jordan and for the travel experience they provide.
Andrea W.5.02026-04-05We're thrilled—everything went smoothly. The planning and communication with Katrin from Neos Travel were superb; she always replied promptly, answered our questions, and delivered on our wishes. Mohammed, our driver, was great and has become very dear to us. And Jordan is a destination worth visiting, especially in the current situation. We felt safe at all times.
Harald5.02026-03-22The organization and pre-trip coordination were excellent. Neos Travel aligned every detail in advance, ensuring a smooth, well-paced journey. We felt supported and confident throughout the planning and the trip.
Andreas , Olpe5.02026-03-08With Katrin, we had the perfect contact for planning our trip. She was always reachable, flexible, and attentive to our wishes — and incredibly quick. Our driver Abed was a kind, helpful, punctual, courteous, open, and flexible person we would not want to miss on any part of our journey. The guides in Amman, Wadi Ghuweir, and Petra spoke good German or English, were informative, and tailored their service to our wishes. Highlights included Jerash, which we would revisit anytime. In Amman, we would explore not only the Citadel but also wander through the city center. Madaba is nice but not a must. The hot springs of Ma'in can be skipped. Nebo Mountain and the view over the Promised Land moved us deeply. The monastery with the modern church was beautiful. Wadi Mujib is a must for a bit of adrenaline. Bring water shoes and a waterproof phone or camera (or bring a waterproof bag; rentals are available locally but can be pricey). The Kempinski at the Dead Sea left nothing to be desired — plan at least half a day to enjoy the infinity pool and the amenities. Hiking in Wadi Ghuweir is wonderful; high, waterproof boots are helpful. Would we book the same hotel again? It looked nice, but we would think twice. We did not find one place overly exciting. For Petra, take the bus for the first 4 km to save time for visiting Petra itself. Petra is, of course, a highlight. With a good travel guide you can also walk a lot on your own. Definitely visit the Sacrificial Site — best approached from the back, not from the Treasury. The cooking evening with a local family was a great insight into another way of life. The jeep tour through Wadi Rum was unforgettable — about five to six hours of lighthearted adventure. Cooking with the guide in the desert was very special. The starry sky from the lodge was not as impressive due to light pollution; if you go to Wadi Rum for the stars, go deeper into the desert and be prepared to compromise a bit at the lodge (restaurant/bath...). Our relaxing finale at a luxury hotel was fantastic — the night-time view of the Red Sea from our room was breathtaking, and the dinner offered unbelievable culinary variety. We hope this report inspires others as much as an earlier review on this site inspired us.
Mag.arch. Hans Kukula1.02026-03-05We absolutely cannot recommend the local travel expert. He did not keep the commitments he made in advance and made exorbitant extra demands. That said, Jordan in general is well worth visiting. The ancient ruins are impressive and Petra is extraordinary, and the scenery in Wadi Rum is spectacular. However, Jordan isn’t a very clean country; plastic debris, bottles, and aluminum cans still stick out from the desert dunes. Also, insist that a German-speaking guide accompanies and explains the whole trip. With Neos Travel, you can expect reliable, well-led experiences.
- Nebo T.5.02026-05-15
Very highly recommended in every aspect. Neos Travel's local partner Tala did an excellent job organizing everything, and there was always an on-site contact available to look after our well-being.
- 4 Ostfriesen3.02026-05-06
The trip itself was very nice and well planned, but Tala was unreachable at one point due to a self-caused car incident. Nevertheless, we could rely on Neos Travel and the overall experience remained positive.
- Kein Name bitte5.02026-05-01
With Neos Travel, we had a wonderful time in Jordan. The local guides, and especially our driver Yazin, were excellent. Yazin was unfailingly courteous, professional, and always ready to discuss things and stay flexible. We were rather disappointed with the on-site guide, who did not seem very friendly when problems arose. After one accommodation was canceled, we spent an entire day researching alternative options. When we raised this, the staff member reacted in a very reluctant and snappy way. Ultimately, after a lot of hassle and pressure, our request was accommodated, but it caused a lot of stress and cost us one to two vacation days. Miserable crisis management. Not good service. Otherwise, everyone else—people and guides—was so friendly and helpful that it could not spoil the trip. We are still awaiting a refund of the visa fee for our daughter. It had been charged at airport pickup, even though it was clear (per our chat) that she had already entered two weeks earlier and paid for her visa herself. We are happy to provide further explanations. Best regards, Dr. Dörte
- Marcus4.02026-04-27
Great trip, organized by Iman through Neos Travel's local partner. Abed was a top-notch driver and guide who guided us confidently through the week. A slightly unfortunate hotel choice on the first night was quickly corrected (we were moved to the same hotel for the last night). Everything else went as planned. They listened to our wishes, and we felt well looked after and supported. Definitely not a mistake to book this trip through Neos Travel's local partner.
- Dagmar5.02026-04-26
The trip was superbly organized—thanks to Ayyad! Neos Travel handled the planning and execution with top-notch care, making the experience smooth and memorable.
- Bettina5.02026-04-23
From planning to the trip itself, everything went smoothly. Katrin presented several options until we found the right fit. She was available as our point of contact the whole time and always replied promptly. Our expectations in the country were fully met, from the many impressive sights to the excellent hotels. Each day was filled with new discoveries, and the local guides provided detailed insights and showed us a lot. A special mention to our English-speaking driver Ali, who was always punctual, reliable, and very friendly. I can wholeheartedly recommend Neos Travel for Jordan and for the travel experience they provide.
- Andrea W.5.02026-04-05
We're thrilled—everything went smoothly. The planning and communication with Katrin from Neos Travel were superb; she always replied promptly, answered our questions, and delivered on our wishes. Mohammed, our driver, was great and has become very dear to us. And Jordan is a destination worth visiting, especially in the current situation. We felt safe at all times.
- Harald5.02026-03-22
The organization and pre-trip coordination were excellent. Neos Travel aligned every detail in advance, ensuring a smooth, well-paced journey. We felt supported and confident throughout the planning and the trip.
- Andreas , Olpe5.02026-03-08
With Katrin, we had the perfect contact for planning our trip. She was always reachable, flexible, and attentive to our wishes — and incredibly quick. Our driver Abed was a kind, helpful, punctual, courteous, open, and flexible person we would not want to miss on any part of our journey. The guides in Amman, Wadi Ghuweir, and Petra spoke good German or English, were informative, and tailored their service to our wishes. Highlights included Jerash, which we would revisit anytime. In Amman, we would explore not only the Citadel but also wander through the city center. Madaba is nice but not a must. The hot springs of Ma'in can be skipped. Nebo Mountain and the view over the Promised Land moved us deeply. The monastery with the modern church was beautiful. Wadi Mujib is a must for a bit of adrenaline. Bring water shoes and a waterproof phone or camera (or bring a waterproof bag; rentals are available locally but can be pricey). The Kempinski at the Dead Sea left nothing to be desired — plan at least half a day to enjoy the infinity pool and the amenities. Hiking in Wadi Ghuweir is wonderful; high, waterproof boots are helpful. Would we book the same hotel again? It looked nice, but we would think twice. We did not find one place overly exciting. For Petra, take the bus for the first 4 km to save time for visiting Petra itself. Petra is, of course, a highlight. With a good travel guide you can also walk a lot on your own. Definitely visit the Sacrificial Site — best approached from the back, not from the Treasury. The cooking evening with a local family was a great insight into another way of life. The jeep tour through Wadi Rum was unforgettable — about five to six hours of lighthearted adventure. Cooking with the guide in the desert was very special. The starry sky from the lodge was not as impressive due to light pollution; if you go to Wadi Rum for the stars, go deeper into the desert and be prepared to compromise a bit at the lodge (restaurant/bath...). Our relaxing finale at a luxury hotel was fantastic — the night-time view of the Red Sea from our room was breathtaking, and the dinner offered unbelievable culinary variety. We hope this report inspires others as much as an earlier review on this site inspired us.
- Mag.arch. Hans Kukula1.02026-03-05
We absolutely cannot recommend the local travel expert. He did not keep the commitments he made in advance and made exorbitant extra demands. That said, Jordan in general is well worth visiting. The ancient ruins are impressive and Petra is extraordinary, and the scenery in Wadi Rum is spectacular. However, Jordan isn’t a very clean country; plastic debris, bottles, and aluminum cans still stick out from the desert dunes. Also, insist that a German-speaking guide accompanies and explains the whole trip. With Neos Travel, you can expect reliable, well-led experiences.
What is included in the price
- Meet and greet at the airport and assistance with immigration
- All transfers in Jordan in a new, air-conditioned vehicle
- Services of a professional driver
- All excursions and visits as per the program
- 7 nights in very good hotels, including breakfast
- Entrance fees and visits as mentioned in the program
- 2-hour jeep tour in Wadi Rum
- Horse ride through the Siq in Petra (around 600 meters)
- Local English-speaking guides in Jerash and Petra
- Petra Kitchen cooking experience (according to program)
- 24-hour on-site support from the local agency
- Visa for Jordan (currently around €22)
- International flights
- Travel luggage, accident and trip interruption insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Any additional services not explicitly listed as included