Jordan Ancient Wonders
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Jordan Ancient Wonders

Rose-red Petra, Wadi Rum deserts & Dead Sea floating

Jordan7 daysMid-Range · ~$160/person/dayBalancedBest: Mar – May, Sep – Nov

Why We Recommend This Trip

Jordan packs more wonders per square mile than almost anywhere — Petra alone justifies the trip, but add Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea and it becomes unforgettable.

Trip Highlights

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Petra by Candlelight

Walk the Siq by the glow of 1,500 candles to see the Treasury illuminated at night.

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Wadi Rum Stargazing

Sleep in a Bedouin desert camp beneath some of the clearest skies on Earth.

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Dead Sea Float

Float effortlessly in the mineral-rich waters at the lowest point on Earth.

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Roman Ruins of Jerash

Wander through one of the best-preserved Roman cities outside of Italy.

Day-by-Day Overview

1

Arrival in Amman

Explore the Citadel, Roman Theatre, and Rainbow Street at dusk.

2

Jerash & Ajloun

Tour the Roman ruins of Jerash and the hilltop Ajloun Castle.

3

King's Highway to Petra

Drive the scenic route past Madaba mosaics and Kerak Castle.

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Petra Discovery

Full day exploring the Treasury, monastery, and royal tombs.

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Petra by Night & Wadi Rum

Morning in Petra, then travel to Wadi Rum for a desert jeep tour.

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Wadi Rum & Dead Sea

Sunrise in the desert, then drive to the Dead Sea for floating and spa.

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Dead Sea & Departure

Morning mud bath, final float, and departure from Amman.

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