(8 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea
This tour is the perfect introduction to Jordan’s most popular destinations. Each day, touring is with your own private guide and driver and accommodation is in top rooms at the best hotels in each location. Begin in Amman, the modern capital of Jordan. During flexible introductory touring, see ancient Roman ruins, the impressive 8th-century Umayyad Palace complex, lively souks and shopping streets, and various contemporary art galleries. One day, enjoy a private excursion to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Middle East, located amid the rolling, verdant hills and lush valleys of northern Jordan.
Then, transfer to Petra. En route, tour historically important sites along the lovely King’s Highway: Mt. Nebo, with its Memorial Church of Moses containing exquisite ancient mosaics, and boasting gorgeous panoramic views of the Jordan River, Dead Sea and beyond; the famed Mosaic Map housed in a church in Madaba; and the impressive Crusader fortress of Kerak.
Later, arrive in Petra, one of the world’s most impressive archaeological sites. The Nabataeans created this ancient city between the 3rd century BC and the 1st century AD, sculpting monuments and tombs into the surrounding mountainside—the most spectacular of which is the pink-hued Treasury. Learn about the history, beliefs, architecture and daily life of the Nabataeans during private touring of this fascinating ancient wonder. Also enjoy an excursion into Jordan’s southern desert to explore the spectacular natural environment of Wadi Rum. Perhaps most famously known as the setting of Lawrence of Arabia, this vast area is dotted with red sand dunes, canyons, natural springs, Bedouin tents, strangely shaped mountains and naturally formed rock bridges.
Conclude at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar, the most luxurious resort on the Dead Sea. You will have ample time to enjoy the resort’s lavish facilities, including an Anantara Spa, several restaurants and pools, and private beach—where you may relax with a float in the salt- and mineral-laden water, famous for its buoyancy and therapeutic qualities.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrive Amman
Arrival private transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Introductory city tour
Day 2
Amman & Jerash
Private excursion to Jerash
Day 3
Amman – Petra
Private transfer to hotel for 3 nights, with en route touring of King’s Highway sights
Day 4
Petra
Full-day private tour of Petra
Day 5
Petra & Wadi Rum
Optional sunrise visit to Petra. Private excursion to Wadi Rum
Day 6
Petra – Dead Sea
Private transfer to hotel for 2 nights
Day 7
Dead Sea
At leisure
Day 8
Depart Jordan
Private transfer to Amman airport
Hotels
Amman:
Four Seasons Hotel Amman
Petra:
Movenpick Resort Petra
Dead Sea:
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
Cost
$5,175
Per person (double occupancy)
All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.
Call us at (800) 214-8144 for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.
