9-Day Jordan History Tour: Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea All-Inclusive
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
9 days
Fitness Level
Requires basic to good mobility for walking on uneven ground, moderate stamina for multi-hour site visits
Overview
A private nine-day circuit from Amman through Jerash, Madaba, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea that combines major archaeological sites with desert nights and seaside rest. Ideal for first-time visitors who want organized logistics with room to soak in Jordan’s deep history.
9-Day Jordan History Tour: Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea All-Inclusive
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You step out of Queen Alia International with the desert air already reshaping your expectations — salt on the breath of the Dead Sea, the tannic dust of Wadi Rum, and the cool stone shadow of Petra waiting days ahead. This nine-day private loop starts in Amman and moves like a measured narrative: Roman colonnades, Umayyad frescoes, mosaicked churches, then a patient descent through the rose-red fissures of Petra before the open, lunar planes of Wadi Rum and the buoyant quiet of the Dead Sea.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Comfortable footwear
Petra involves uneven carved steps and narrow canyons—choose grippy, broken-in hiking shoes rather than sandals.
Protect electronics at the Dead Sea
Salt will corrode cameras and phones; keep devices in sealable plastic and rinse after exposure.
Sun protection
Days are sunny and often intense; bring sunscreen, a wide-brim hat, and sunglasses for long outdoor visits.
Cash for tips and markets
While major sites accept cards, small vendors, guide gratuities, and market purchases are easier with local currency.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Nubian ibex in Petra and nearby wadis
- Desert larks and Sinai agama lizards in Wadi Rum
History
Jordan’s landscape records trade routes and empires: Nabateans carved Petra to control incense and spice roads, Romans left Jerash’s colonnades, and Umayyad mosaics in Madaba and Quseir Amra reveal early Islamic court culture.
Conservation
Water scarcity and Dead Sea decline are active concerns; choose accommodations that practice water conservation and avoid taking salt or rocks from protected sites.
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Adventure Hotspots in Amman
Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Provide traction and ankle support on stone steps and desert sand.
Reusable water bottle with filter
Keeps you hydrated between provided bottled water and reduces plastic waste.
summer specific
Sun hat and UV sunglasses
Protects against intense sun in open sites and desert crossings.
summer specific
Lightweight daypack
Carries water, snacks, camera, and layers during day trips.