7-Day Jordan Circuit: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea (French-Speaking Group)
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
7 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers with moderate fitness: expect several hours of walking some days and short hikes over uneven terrain.
Overview
A seven-day, French-speaking circuit that threads Amman, Madaba, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea — combining carved-Nabataean streets, desert jeep rides and therapeutic saline shores. Practical, paced, and locally guided.
7-Day Jordan Circuit: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea (French-Speaking Group)
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You enter Jordan through the low, bright air of Amman and the country opens like a well-used map. On the first morning the bus hums onto the King’s Highway and the city recedes into terraces of ochre houses and limestone cliffs. By day three Madaba’s mosaics catch the light, Mt. Nebo offers a Biblical vista, and Kerak’s Crusader keep watches over a valley road worn by history.
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Adventure Tips
Buy the Jordan Pass in advance
Purchasing the Jordan Pass before travel covers visa fees and entry to major sites like Petra and saves time at checkpoints.
Footwear for mixed terrain
Bring sturdy hiking shoes with good tread for Petra’s rock-cut steps and Wadi Rum’s uneven desert tracks.
Protect against the sun
High SPF sunscreen, a wide-brim hat, and sunglasses are essential — the desert and Dead Sea reflect intense sunlight.
Carry local currency
Small vendors, Bedouin camps and tipping often require Jordanian dinar; ATMs exist in towns but carry cash for remote stops.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Nubian ibex
- Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)
History
The route follows layers of history from Roman Gérasa (Jerash) through Nabataean Petra to Crusader Kerak and the Bedouin routes of the Arabian desert.
Conservation
Wadi Rum’s fragile desert soils and Petra’s sandstone pathways are vulnerable to erosion; support licensed Bedouin camps and stick to marked paths to reduce impact.
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Adventure Hotspots in Amman
Recommended Gear
Sturdy hiking shoes
Support and grip for Petra’s rock steps and desert tracks.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
Crucial for long exposure in desert and at the Dead Sea.
summer specific
Light insulating layer
Cool mornings and desert nights can be chilly; a packable fleece or windlayer works well.
spring specific
Reusable water bottle (1–1.5L)
Hydration is vital; refill where safe — bottled water is provided on the bus.
summer specific