A private, 12-day circuit through Jordan that moves from Amman and Jerash to the rose-red facades of Petra, the lunar dunes of Wadi Rum, and the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea. Ideal for travelers who want curated logistics with time to explore at each major site.
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The plane eases down toward Queen Alia as lemon light spills across Amman's low hills — the beginning of twelve days that move like a slow transfer of eras: Roman colonnades, Nabataean cliff faces, Bedouin tracks and the mirror-smooth salt of the Dead Sea. On day one the driver meets you at arrivals; by day two you’re walking the wide, pillared streets of Jerash, and by week’s end you’ll be watching a desert sun drop behind mushroom-shaped sandstone in Wadi Rum.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
12 days
Fitness Level
Good for travelers who can walk several hours over uneven ground; not technically demanding but includes walking, stairs, and some short hikes.
Wildlife
History
The route traces layers of history: Nabataean Petra, Roman Jerash, Byzantine mosaics in Madaba, and centuries of caravan routes across the desert.
Conservation
Tourism brings revenue to fragile sites; stick to marked paths, avoid touching ancient masonry, and consider local Bedouin-run camps that practice low-impact hospitality.
Reserve your spot on the 12-Day Private Tour of Jordan today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Start Petra at dawn
Enter the Siq early to beat heat and crowds; the Treasury glows best in morning light and you’ll have quieter trails to higher tombs.
Hydrate for long drives
Carry at least 1.5–2 liters of water per person per day — desert days and sightseeing add up quickly.
Bring local cash
Some small sites, tips, and local vendors prefer Jordanian dinar (JOD); ATMs are common in cities but sparse in Wadi Rum.
Protect electronics from sand
Use zippered dry bags or camera covers in Wadi Rum and on Jeep tours; fine sand can damage lenses and ports.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Support and grip for Petra’s cobbled paths and Wadi Rum’s uneven desert surfaces.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Midday sun is intense across the Jordanian desert and the Dead Sea shore.
summer
Light insulating layer
Evening temperatures in the desert and at higher elevations can be cool.
winter
Swimwear and quick-dry towel
For floating in the Dead Sea and snorkeling in Aqaba’s reefs.
summer