About this trip
Eight days across Jordan's essential sights, from the bustle of Amman to the desert quiet of Wadi Rum, guided throughout by a local leader who fills in the history and context as you go.
You'll walk through Petra's carved ruins and up to a remote hilltop village, float in the Dead Sea, and sleep out under the stars at a simple Bedouin camp in the desert.
It's a fully guided trip built around Jordan's mix of ancient sites and dramatic landscapes, with a reasonable amount of walking and some basic camping conditions along the way.
What you'll do
- Explore the ruins of Petra and trek up to its remote hilltop village
- Spend a night at a Bedouin desert camp in Wadi Rum
- Float in the Dead Sea
- Wander cosmopolitan Amman
- See Ottoman-style architecture and Byzantine mosaics
- Involves a fair amount of walking, especially in Petra and Wadi Rum, so a reasonable level of fitness helps
- No shade at most sites — bring a hat, sun protection and sturdy walking shoes
- Wadi Rum camp is basic, with shared western bathrooms — nights can get cold, so bring warm layers and expect to use a sleeping bag outside summer
Worth it if you want knowledgeable local guides and a well-paced itinerary hitting all major sites. Think twice if you need more than two days in Wadi Rum or expect the full 8 days to be activity-packed.
- Guides consistently praised for deep knowledge, friendliness, and engaging storytelling about Jordan's history.
- Itinerary balances variety well: desert landscapes, Dead Sea, snorkelling, Jerash ruins, Petra, with unhurried pacing and minimal excessive travel days.
- First day doesn't start until 6pm and final day is activity-free; the advertised 8 days compresses actual touring into roughly 6.5 days.
- Two days in Wadi Rum felt short for some; expect substantial walking at Petra and desert hikes, particularly cold in January off-season camps.
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Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £838, about 42% below the priciest month (Jul).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Amman · 28 Aug – 29 Aug
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