7-Day Jordan Tour: Jerash, Desert Castles, Petra & Wadi Rum
Trip overview
Explore Jordan’s northern heritage and southern desert landscapes on this private 7-day tour. From Amman, travel to Umm Qais, Jerash and Ajloun Castle, then visit the eastern Desert Castles. Continue south to Mount Nebo, Madaba, the King’s Highway and Kerak Castle before reaching Petra. After a full day exploring Petra, take a 4x4 jeep safari in Wadi Rum and return to Amman for your final night. The tour includes six hotel nights, private air-conditioned transportation, an English-speaking driver, airport transfers, entrance fees to the listed sites, local English-speaking guides in Jerash and Petra, and a 2-hour 4x4 jeep safari in Wadi Rum. Breakfast is listed from Days 2–7. The itinerary operates daily throughout the year, according to the page; confirm your dates and current rate when requesting a quote. Note: Mount Nebo offers views toward the Dead Sea, but the itinerary does not include a Dead Sea visit or swimming stop.
Trip at a glance
- Duration06 Nights / 07 Days
- RouteAmman · Umm Qais · Jerash · Ajloun · Desert Castles · Mount Nebo · Madaba · King’s Highway · Kerak · Petra · Wadi Rum · Amman.
- Travel stylePrivate tour
- Guide languagesEnglish-speaking local guides in Jerash and Petra only
- SeasonThis tour operates daily throughout the year.
Highlights and route
- 7 days / 6 nights in Jordan
- Discover Umm Qais, Jerash and Ajloun Castle
- Visit Jordan’s eastern Desert Castles, including Qusayr Amra and Qasr Al-Azraq
- See Mount Nebo and Madaba’s mosaic map
- Follow the King’s Highway and stop for views of Wadi Mujib
- Explore Kerak Castle and Petra
- Take an included 2-hour 4x4 jeep safari in Wadi Rum
- Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver
- Local English-speaking guides in Jerash and Petra
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Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive at Queen Alia International Airport, where a local representative will meet you and arrange your transfer to your hotel in Amman. Hotel check-in is available after 14:00. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Amman.
After breakfast, travel to Umm Qais for panoramic views over the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee. Continue to Jerash to explore its Roman ruins, including the Oval Plaza and Temple of Artemis. Then visit Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress. Return to Amman in the evening. Overnight in Amman.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, explore the Desert Castles in eastern Jordan. Visit Qusayr Amra, known for its early Islamic frescoes, followed by Qasr Kharana and Qasr Al-Azraq. Return to Amman after the visits. Overnight in Amman.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, visit Mount Nebo for panoramic views across the Jordan Valley and toward the Dead Sea. Continue to Madaba and St. George’s Church to see its historic mosaic map. Follow the King’s Highway and pause at Wadi Mujib for scenic views before exploring Kerak Castle. Continue to Petra in the evening. Overnight in Petra.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, explore Petra, the ancient Nabataean city entered through the Siq. See Al-Khazneh, the Treasury, and enjoy time to explore the site’s temples, tombs and other monuments. A local English-speaking guide is included from the Visitor Center to the Treasury; the remainder of the visit is at your own pace. Overnight in Petra.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, travel to Wadi Rum for the included 2-hour 4x4 jeep safari through its desert scenery, canyons and sandstone formations. Then drive back to Amman. Overnight in Amman.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Queen Alia International Airport according to your flight schedule.
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
What is included
- 6 nights of hotel accommodation in the selected category
- Breakfast on Days 2–7, as listed in the itinerary
- Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure
- Private transportation in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking driver throughout the Jordan tour
- Local English-speaking guide in Jerash
- Local English-speaking guide in Petra from the Visitor Center to the Treasury
- Entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary
- 2-hour 4x4 jeep safari in Wadi Rum
- One bottle of mineral water per person per day during the tour
What is not included
- International and domestic flights
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Guide services except where specifically listed
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Tips for the driver, guides and hotel staff
- Anything not specifically mentioned under “Package Includes”
- Travel insurance
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.
Good to know
- All tour and transportation by modern A/C private Car
Frequently asked questions
The itinerary includes Umm Qais, Jerash, Ajloun Castle, the eastern Desert Castles, Mount Nebo, Madaba, the King’s Highway, Wadi Mujib viewpoints, Kerak Castle, Petra and Wadi Rum. It begins and ends in Amman.
No Dead Sea visit or swimming stop is listed. The itinerary visits Mount Nebo, which offers views toward the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea should be removed from the page title, route card and FAQs unless the itinerary is changed.
The package includes six hotel nights: three in Amman, two in Petra and one in Amman after the Wadi Rum visit. Accommodation is in the selected hotel category.
No. The page states that international and domestic flights are not included. The tour starts and ends at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, with transfers arranged according to your flight schedule.
Yes. Private transportation in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle and meet-and-assist services on arrival and departure are listed as included. An English-speaking driver accompanies the tour.
The package includes local English-speaking guides in Jerash and Petra. In Petra, the listed guided walk is from the Visitor Center to the Treasury. The page does not list a guide for the other sites.
Breakfast is listed on Days 2–7. Lunch, dinner and drinks are not included unless separately confirmed with the operator.
Yes. The package includes a 2-hour 4x4 jeep safari in Wadi Rum. Other activities or extended safari options are not listed as included.
The page lists daily departures throughout the year. Confirm availability and the final itinerary for your preferred travel dates.
The page lists no fee 30 or more days before arrival, 25% 30–21 days before, 50% 20–14 days before and 100% within 13 days or for a no-show. The 30-day boundary appears in two ranges and should be clarified before publishing.
Yes. The page says the tour can be customized. Mount Nebo is already included, so it should not be presented as an add-on. Any new destinations, extra nights or hotel upgrades should be confirmed with the operator.
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Price and availability
From€1,275 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.
Request a personalized quoteSeason
This tour operates daily throughout the year.
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.