Eight days from Amman to the Dead Sea, this guided Jordan circuit blends Petra’s rock-cut grandeur, Wadi Rum’s desert drama, and cultural stops—Madaba mosaics to Jerash’s colonnades—with practical pace and included comforts.
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You arrive at Queen Alia Airport and the air already feels like a promise—warm, mineral-laced, and edged with citrus from roadside trees. An Italian-speaking guide meets you with a sign and a practiced calm that unhooks jet lag. Over the next eight days the country reshapes itself around you: white limestone cities, Roman columns, mosaics underfoot, a sand-scoured desert that hums, and a sea that refuses to let you sink.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 days (approx. 115–120 hours total, with daily excursions of 2–6 hours)
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—able to walk several hours on uneven ground and tolerate a few long drives.
Wildlife
History
The route traces multiple eras—Roman Jerash, Byzantine mosaics in Madaba, Crusader-era Kerak, and Nabatean Petra—showing Jordan’s layered past.
Conservation
Visitors are encouraged to stay on marked paths in Petra and Wadi Rum; support local guides and camps that follow responsible waste and fuel use to reduce footprint.
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Start Petra at dawn
Enter Petra with the first light to avoid crowds and walk the Siq in cooler temperatures; expect about 1.2 km to the Treasury.
Bring sand protection for electronics
Wadi Rum’s fine sand gets everywhere—use zip bags or dry sacks for cameras and phones during 4x4 rides.
Dead Sea float precautions
Do not shave before swimming and avoid getting water in your eyes or mouth; rinse off thoroughly after floating.
Carry small change
ATMs are in Amman and major towns but not always in smaller sites; keep JD for tips, souvenirs and rest stops.
Sturdy walking shoes
Support and grip for cobbled streets, Petra paths and short climbs.
Reusable water bottle (1–2L)
Hydration is vital in desert and archaeological sites; refills provided on coach.
summer
Sun hat + high SPF sunscreen
Protects against strong sun during midday explorations and Wadi Rum drives.
summer
Light insulated jacket
Desert nights and early-morning overlooks can be cool, especially in winter months.
winter