8-Day Greece and Jordan Tour: Athens, Delphi and Petra
Trip overview
Explore Athens, cruise to the Saronic islands and take a guided excursion to Delphi before continuing to Jordan. The Jordan itinerary links Amman with Madaba, Mount Nebo, the Dead Sea and Petra, combining classical Greek landmarks with Jordan’s archaeological heritage. The eight-day program includes seven hotel nights: four in Athens, one in Petra and two in Amman. Selected four-star hotels, breakfast, scheduled small-group tours, English-speaking guides, listed entrance fees, ground transportation and airport transfers are included. The international flight from Athens to Amman is not included and must be arranged separately. Departures are listed daily from 1 April to 15 October.
Trip at a glance
- Duration07 Nights / 08 Days
- RouteAthens · Delphi · Hydra · Poros · Aegina · Amman · Dead Sea · Petra
- Travel styleSmall group tour
- Guide languagesEnglish
- SeasonThis tour is available daily from 1 April - 15 October
Highlights and route
- Explore the Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum in Athens.
- Cruise from Piraeus to Hydra, Poros and Aegina.
- Visit the archaeological site and museum at Delphi.
- See Madaba’s St. George’s Church and the viewpoints at Mount Nebo.
- Stop at the Dead Sea en route to Petra.
- Walk through the Siq to Petra’s Treasury and other monuments.
- Stay in selected four-star hotels across Greece and Jordan.
- Join scheduled small-group sightseeing with English-speaking guides.
- Small Group Tour
- Fully Customizable Itinerary
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Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive at Athens International Airport and meet your representative for the transfer to your hotel. Check-in is available after 14:00. The rest of the day is free to settle in or explore the neighborhood independently. Overnight in Athens.
Join a guided city tour featuring the Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum. The route also passes the Hellenic Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, National Library, Presidential Mansion, Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. Overnight in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to Piraeus and board the scheduled cruise to Hydra, Poros and Aegina. Enjoy time ashore on each island for independent exploration. An optional visit to the Temple of Aphaia is available on Aegina. Return to Athens by cruise boat. Overnight in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Travel through the Boeotia region, passing Thebes, Livadeia and Arachova on the way to Delphi. Visit the archaeological site, including the Temple of Apollo and the Treasury of the Athenians, then explore the Delphi Archaeological Museum before returning to Athens. Overnight in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Transfer to Athens Airport for your separately arranged international flight to Amman. On arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, meet the local representative and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free. Overnight in Amman.
Meals: Breakfast
Travel south to Madaba and visit St. George’s Church, known for its historic mosaic map. Continue to Mount Nebo for views across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Stop at the Dead Sea before driving to Petra. Overnight in Petra.
Meals: Breakfast
Explore Petra, entering through the Siq to reach Al-Khazneh, the Treasury. Continue through the archaeological area to the Street of Facades, Royal Tombs and Pharaoh’s Castle, then travel back to Amman. Petra involves extended walking over uneven terrain. Overnight in Amman.
Meals: Breakfast
Check out of your hotel and transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your onward flight. The transfer is arranged according to your departure schedule.
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
What is included
- Seven nights in selected four-star hotels on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
- Scheduled five-day small-group sightseeing tours with professional English-speaking guides.
- Entrance fees to the sightseeing attractions listed in the itinerary.
- Transportation during scheduled tours and excursions.
- Airport, hotel and port transfers specified in the program.
- Saronic Islands cruise from Piraeus to Hydra, Poros and Aegina, including onboard lunch.
- Ground transportation in Jordan for the scheduled route.
What is not included
- International flight from Athens to Amman.
- International flights to Athens and from Amman.
- Optional Temple of Aphaia excursion on Aegina.
- Meals not specified as included and drinks.
- Personal expenses, gratuities and travel insurance.
- Dead Sea beach-access fees, unless confirmed as included in the booking.
- Any service not expressly listed under “Included.”
Trip requirements and practical information
Domestic flights
Not included
Walking level
Moderate
Passport and visas
Each traveler must hold a valid passport with at least six (6) months' validity beyond the intended date of return, unless otherwise required by the destination country. Travelers are solely responsible for obtaining all required visas, travel authorizations, vaccinations and other entry documentation.
Travel insurance
Magnificent Travel strongly recommends that all travelers purchase comprehensive travel insurance before departure. Magnificent Travel does not provide travel insurance.
Frequently asked questions
The itinerary spans Athens, Hydra, Poros, Aegina, Delphi, Amman, Madaba, Mount Nebo, the Dead Sea, and Petra, pairing classical Greece with Jordan's Nabataean heritage in eight days with guided visits.
No flights are included. The Athens–Amman international ticket is excluded and must be booked separately. Scheduled airport transfers in Athens and Amman are included for arrivals and departures when applicable.
Cruise from Piraeus visits Hydra, Poros, and Aegina, with free time ashore and lunch served onboard. The cruise is part of this Athens excursion, with port transfers and shipboard lunch.
Yes. Day four is a guided excursion from Athens to Delphi, including the archaeological site, Temple of Apollo, Treasury of the Athenians, and Delphi Archaeological Museum with return road transport.
Spend four nights in Athens, one in Petra, and two in Amman. All seven hotel nights are in four-star properties on a bed-and-breakfast basis, as specified in this tour program.
Petra sightseeing follows the Siq to the Treasury and continues to the Street of Facades, Royal Tombs, and Pharaoh's Castle. Expect substantial walking over uneven surfaces; wear sturdy walking shoes.
The arrival and departure transfers are included. In Amman, a local representative meets travelers at Queen Alia International Airport and coordinates the hotel transfer on arrival day under this package.
English is the listed guide language. The package describes five days of regular small-group tours with professional English-speaking guides during guided sightseeing days across Greece and Jordan in both countries.
The tour has daily departures from 1 April through 15 October. A year-round departure claim conflicts with these dates, so remove that separate wording from this tour page before publishing.
Four-star hotels on a bed-and-breakfast basis are listed for all seven nights. The itinerary places four nights in Athens and three nights in Jordan, including Petra, as listed on page.
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Price and availability
From€1,795 per person
Starting price per person. The final price depends on dates, hotels and group size.
The tour price is quoted per person and is based on a minimum of two adults. It does not apply to solo travelers. Prices may vary depending on the travel date.
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This tour is available daily from 1 April - 15 October
Departure options
- This tour is available daily from 1 April - 15 October
Payment summary
Deposit
50%
Required at the time of confirmation to secure all travel arrangements.
Balance
50%
Due no later than fifteen (15) days before the arrival date, regardless of the booking date.
We accept
Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer
Card payments may be subject to applicable bank processing fees.
Trip cancellation terms
Free cancellation 31 days or more before the tour date.
- 31 days or more before arrival: Free cancellation; no cancellation fees apply.
- 30–21 days before arrival: 25% of the total land package price.
- 20–14 days before arrival: 50% of the total land package price.
- 13 days or less before arrival: 100% of the total package price.
- No-show: 100% of the total package price.