7-Day Jordan and Jerusalem Private Tour: Petra, Dead Sea & Jerusalem Highlights
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
7 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—able to handle several hours of walking on uneven terrain and multi-hour transfers.
Overview
A seven-day private circuit from Amman that pairs Jordan’s archaeological and desert highlights—Jerash, Madaba, Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum—with a focused visit to Jerusalem’s Old City. Expect comfortable drives, guided stops, and time to float, walk and photograph.
7-Day Jordan and Jerusalem Private Tour: Petra, Dead Sea & Jerusalem Highlights
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You step out of Queen Alia International Airport into an air that already tastes of spice and sun; a driver holds a sign with your name and a cool bottle of water. In the days that follow that simple welcome you move between eras as if turning pages: Roman colonnades in Jerash, Byzantine mosaics in Madaba, the impossible buoyancy of the Dead Sea, the rose-red throat of Petra, the lithic silence of Wadi Rum, and then the layered sanctity of Jerusalem’s Old City. Each place pulls a different kind of attention — geology and empire, faith and desert light — and the route stitches them together in a week that feels both compact and complete.
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Adventure Tips
Border crossing paperwork
Carry your passport, any required visas, and printed booking confirmations—allow extra time for the King Hussein/Allenby crossing and check visa rules ahead of travel.
Float safely at the Dead Sea
The water is extremely saline—avoid shaving beforehand, keep salty water out of eyes, and rinse off hotel showers after floating.
Footwear for Petra & Wadi Rum
Wear sturdy, broken-in hiking shoes with tread for uneven rock steps and sandy trails; sandals are fine at the Dead Sea but not for hikes.
Respectful clothing in Jerusalem
Bring a lightweight shawl or long-sleeve top and trousers when visiting mosques and churches; modest dress speeds entry and shows cultural respect.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Nubian ibex (in desert wadis)
- Red fox / desert fox
History
The route crosses millennia—from Nabatean Petra and Greco-Roman Jerash to Byzantine Madaba and the ancient precincts of Jerusalem—each stop layered with archaeological and religious significance.
Conservation
The Dead Sea is receding and desert ecosystems are fragile; use water sparingly, stick to marked paths in Petra and Wadi Rum, and support licensed local guides and camps.
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Adventure Hotspots in Amman
Recommended Gear
Sturdy hiking shoes
Support and traction for Petra’s carved steps and Wadi Rum’s rocky and sandy terrain.
Sun protection (hat, SPF 50, sunglasses)
Desert sun is strong year-round; protect skin and eyes during daytime excursions.
summer specific
Modest layered clothing
Lightweight long sleeves and a scarf for holy sites and cooler desert mornings.
Reusable water bottle with filter
Hydration during long drives and walks—tap water quality varies, so a filter helps.
summer specific