A seven-day private loop through Jordan that compresses Roman ruins, Nabatean rock-cut wonders, Bedouin desert panoramas, and the therapeutic Dead Sea into a paced, customizable itinerary. Practical tips and local insights help you plan when to walk, when to float, and what to pack.
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You step off the plane into dry, warm air and the driver welcomes you with a hand-scrawled sign and a promise: seven days to move from ancient stone to salt-flat calm. The road out of Queen Alia stretches past limestone hills that give way, day by day, to red dunes and rose-colored canyons. In Amman the city hums—calls to prayer, morning markets, a scatter of Roman columns—then, over the next week, the landscape becomes the story: Roman colonnades at Jerash, Byzantine mosaics in Madaba, the carved façades of Petra, and Wadi Rum’s moonscape where the wind has shaped cliffs into living sculpture.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
7 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: comfortable walking on uneven ground, stairs, and short hikes; able to tolerate several hours of sightseeing and periodic transfers.
Wildlife
History
Jordan’s landscapes preserve layers of civilization—from Nabatean Petra to Roman Jerash and Crusader-Ayyubid hill forts—reflecting strategic trade routes and pilgrimage paths across the Levant.
Conservation
Protected-area fees and the Jordan Pass support site maintenance; avoid trampling archaeological features, carry out waste, and choose local operators that practice low-impact desert travel.
Reserve your spot on the Jordan Customizable 7-Day: Petra, Jerash, Madaba, Dead Sea & More today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Get the Jordan Pass
Purchase the Jordan Pass before arrival to cover entry to Petra and many archaeological sites and shorten time at ticket windows.
Start Petra at First Light
Enter the Siq before sunrise to avoid crowds and capture the Treasury in soft morning light; carry a headlamp for early access paths.
Hydrate and Salt Up
Carry 1.5–2L of water daily and use electrolyte tablets—dry climate, walking, and long drives dehydrate quickly.
Protect Against the Sun and Sand
Bring UV-blocking sunglasses, a wide-brim hat, and a buff to keep dust out during jeep rides in Wadi Rum.
Sturdy walking shoes or light hiking boots
Support and traction for Petra’s stone steps, Jerash’s cobbles, and uneven desert paths.
Refillable water bottle with filter or purification tablets
Keeps you hydrated between stops where bottled water might be limited and reduces plastic waste.
Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen)
Essential for long outdoor days, especially at the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum.
summer
Light layers and a windproof shell
Desert temperatures vary widely—layers handle cool mornings, hot afternoons, and chilly nights.
winter