Best of Jordan with Wadi Rum Desert Camp & Dead Sea Stay
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Best of Jordan with Wadi Rum Desert Camp & Dead Sea Stay

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Overview
8 days
8 places
1 country
24 people max.
6+ yrs
moderate
Fully Guided Tour
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About the Tour
Your tour takes you to:
Amman
Jerash
Petra
Madaba Governorate
Amman
Shobak Castle
Petra
Wadi Rum
Dead Sea
Amman
Dead Sea
Salt
Amman

Through rocky canyons and sweeping deserts, journey across Jordan’s breathtaking landscapes on this spectacular small-group tour. Admire the historic hills and archaeological delights of Amman, then follow the footsteps of the Romans to old Jerash, known as the ‘City of One Thousand Pillars’ and explore the ‘Rose City’ of Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Travel comfortably with spacious private coach transport, airport transfers and your dedicated English-speaking tour director. Get ready to embrace the otherworldly – you’ll travel out into the far reaches of desert in Wadi Rum and dine beneath innumerable stars at your well-appointed Bedouin camp and finally feel your troubles float away with a dip in the Dead Sea.

Overview
8 days
8 places
1 country
24 people max.
6+ yrs
moderate
Fully Guided Tour
From
$3,499 /person
Twin room
Valued up to $4,533
-23%
Call +61 2 9051 1816
Itinerary & map
What you'll see
Amman

Ahlan wa sahlan, and welcome to Jordan!

Populated by hypnotic desert landscapes and captivating ancient sites, Jordan owes its unique beauty to both humans and nature in equal portion.

Arriving in Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure before meeting your tour director at the hotel reception at 7pm. Mingle with your fellow travellers and enjoy a sumptuous welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Arrival & Transfers:

Please book your flights to arrive at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) by 5pm. Airport transfers are included on the first day of your tour. Your transfer will meet you on arrival and take you to your hotel. Check-in on Day 1 is at 2pm.

Inclusions
Kempinski Hotel Amman (Superior Room) or similar
Dinner
Amman, Jerash

After breakfast, join your guide on a tour of downtown Amman, with a noteworthy stop at Amman Citadel, with its monumental Temple of Hercules and Umayyad Palace. Visit the fascinating Jordan Archaeological Museum for a closer look at Jordan’s antique history, take in panoramic views from the top of one of Amman’s seven jabals (hills) and make your way back down to the colossal Roman Theatre.

Continue with a visit to Jerash, an ancient city founded by Alexander the Great, to marvel at its remarkable Greco-Roman ruins. Walk the Roman Cardo, viewing grooves made by chariot wheels, and visit the city’s ampitheatre, temples and vast Roman Forum. Jerash was once known as the ‘City of One Thousand Pillars.’ It was hidden for centuries beneath desert sand before being excavated and restored, and it’s now considered one of the best-preserved Roman provincial towns in the world.

Return to Amman and enjoy a festive dinner at a local restaurant.

Travel time: Driving – approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes

Inclusions
Kempinski Hotel Amman (Superior Room) or similar
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Petra, Madaba Governorate, Amman, Shobak Castle

Set off this morning for Madaba to see the spectacular mosaic map of this Holy Land embedded within the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church. Continue to the legendary Mount Nebo, where Moses was said to have seen the promised land and later laid to rest. Travel towards 12th-century Shobak Castle, strategically built on top of a small hill northeast of the town of the same name. The site is filled with interesting features: baths, cisterns, rainwater pipes and millstones.

Later, make your way to Petra, a most magnificent ancient city, where you’ll check into your hotel for the evening.

Travel time: Driving – approx. 3.5 hours

Inclusions
The Old Village Resort (Deluxe Room) or similar
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Petra

Strike out after breakfast toward the magnificent ruins of Petra, the ancient capital of the Nabateans. Spend a full day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, passing through the Siq to view the majestic Treasury, the Temple of the Winged Lions and the Palace Tomb. Once a rich merchant city and a stop for camel caravans bringing spices, silk and slaves from Arabia to the Mediterranean, Petra was lost for 1,000 years, emerging from antiquity in 1812 when it was rediscovered by the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt.

Spend the night at a local resort, surrounded by antiquity.

Inclusions
The Old Village Resort (Deluxe Room) or similar
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Petra, Wadi Rum

After breakfast, enjoy another day of exploration, focusing on Little Petra, an area of ruins filled with old tombs, water containers and channels that directly connects to Petra via the Siq Al Bared canyon.

Later, depart for Wadi Rum – the Valley of the Moon – which, with its immense size, colour and awe-inspiring shapes, creates an almost supernatural atmosphere. Travel by SUV vehicles driven by local Bedouins who will show you the Lawrence of Arabia Spring, small villages and notable ruins along the way. Tonight, experience a traditional nomadic dinner and stargazing at your comfortable desert camp.

Travel time: Coach – approx. 2 hours

Inclusions
Aladdin Camp (Deluxe Tent) or similar
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Wadi Rum, Dead Sea

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your desert camp before departing for the Dead Sea. One of the planet’s most spectacular destinations, the Dead Sea is not only the lowest point on Earth – its surface sits at 400 metres below sea level – but it’s also considered one of the world’s most spiritually profound landscapes, filled with dramatic, natural wonders. Restorative saline waters and mineral-rich mud are certain to leave your skin feeling silky smooth.

The ancient Romans once prized the region for its abundance of natural bitumen, which occasionally floated to the top of the water like a supernatural gift. Spend the rest of your day floating effortlessly in the buoyant blue waters of this tranquil oasis, just steps from your resort.

This evening, enjoy a hearty dinner at your hotel.

Travel time: Driving – approx. four hours

Inclusions
Holiday Inn Resort, Dead Sea – an IHG Hotel (Guest Room) or similar
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Amman, Dead Sea, Salt

Rise early and depart for Salt, historically a vital Ottoman Empire trading post between the eastern and western deserts. Follow the town’s storied ‘Harmony Trail,’ moving from Al Hammam street (named for an important Turkish bathhouse once located there), Bait Abu Jaber and Madafat Al Khalili for a glimpse into two of the city’s oldest preserved mansions.

Enjoy lunch in Salt before continuing to Amman, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Jordanian cooking class and dinner to celebrate your final evening in the Kingdom.

Travel time: Driving – approx. one hour

Inclusions
Kempinski Hotel Amman (Superior Room) or similar
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Amman

After one final breakfast at your hotel, it’s time to transfer the airport where your Jordan journey ends.

Departure & Transfers:

Checkout on your final day is at 12pm. Please book your flights to depart from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) at any time. Airport transfers are included on the last day of your tour. Your transfer will meet you at your hotel and take you to the airport.

Inclusions
Breakfast
Highlights & inclusions
The following are included in your tour package:

History seems to stretch back beyond ancient time in Jordan. The vast desert dunes of Wadi Rum stretch to the horizon, offering thrilling terrain for an expansive 4WD exploration. Traverse Wadi Rum’s ever-shifting topography – a transition from rugged hills to open desert adorned with rocky formations – while your Bedouin guides forge the path through this otherworldly realm.

Witness Wadi Rum’s ethereal beauty unfold, a realm of endless sands dissolving into haze in the distance. As night descends, share an aromatic feast with your mysterious hosts under a blanket of countless shimmering stars.

  • Discover the ‘Rose City’ of Petra, carved from pink sandstone
  • Spend an evening camping under the desert stars in Wadi Rum
  • Float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea
  • Simmer spices during a traditional Jordanian cooking class in Amman
  • Join guided tours of Amman, Jerash, Petra and Wadi Rum
  • Seven nights of handpicked accommodation
  • 20 meals included – seven breakfasts, six lunches and seven dinners
  • Private airport transfers and luxury coach transport throughout your journey
  • Dedicated English-speaking tour director
  • All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
Dates & pricing
18 May 2025
Sunday
25 May 2025
Sunday
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14 Sept 2025
Sunday
21 Sept 2025
Sunday
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$3,499 /person
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19 Oct 2025
Sunday
26 Oct 2025
Sunday
From
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Valued up to $4,533
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May
18 May 2025
Sunday
25 May 2025
Sunday
Sold out!
Give our team a call on +61 2 9051 1816 for more tour options
September
14 Sept 2025
Sunday
21 Sept 2025
Sunday
From
$3,499 /person
Valued up to $4,533
-23%
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October
19 Oct 2025
Sunday
26 Oct 2025
Sunday
From
$3,499 /person
Valued up to $4,533
-23%
Twin room
Things to know

Booking Summary: After you book, please follow the instructions in your booking summary email and ensure you complete your traveller information details in full.

  • Luxury Escapes asks that you please complete your Traveller Details form within 7 days of booking. Following its completion, our Tours Concierge Team will be in touch to assist with any additional arrangements – including flights.
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  • Please note that for guaranteed departures, a minimum of two people are required to book. In the event that only one passenger has booked, you will be given the opportunity to move your departure to another date.
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  • Should you require assistance with your tour, please contact our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com, who will be happy to assist with any of your queries and who will support you right up until you return from your journey.
  • For tours that allow children, the child must be 6 years or over and must share a room with an adult.
  • Children are the same price as adults.

Update 19 December 2024: Amendments & Cancellations section updated, please see below.

Please note, our 7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee and Date Change policy does not apply to Tours

  • All deposits, service fee, and payments are non-refundable.
  • Where Luxury Escapes Tours may allow a cancellation for credit due to exceptional circumstances (and at its sole discretion) and where a cancellation/credit is not otherwise permitted, an additional service fee above and beyond the existing fees in the agreed payment schedules applies for A$300 per person will apply.
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Date Changes

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  • Tours pricing is dynamic and can change at any time.
  • Additional fees and fare difference may apply.
  • Changes are not permitted after your final payment date.
  • For Trusted Partner operated tours, additional fees may apply.
  • Date change conditions listed above do not apply to flights or pre- and post-tour accommodation booked with us. Flight fulfilment and changes are governed by the airline(s) selected at the time of booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s). For pre- and post-tour accommodation, these reservations are not directly linked to your tour and may require a separate cost to change, as stated in your ‘My Escapes.’

Itinerary Amendments & Changes

  • Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure. This may be to accommodate changes in weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances.
  • In the event of a change in itinerary (for safety reasons or due to events outside of our control) that results in cancellation or change fees toward flights (or other parts of your travel) we will notify you as soon as practicable.
  • You will be responsible for any associated costs or will otherwise have the right to a refund (less any costs incurred or paid to third parties).

Surcharges

  • After completing your booking, your tour cost may be subject to additional surcharges due to factors beyond the control of Luxury Escapes.
  • Where the cost of delivering your selected tour materially increases between the time of purchase and delivery, we reserve the right to increase the balance due. Increases may be in relation to, but not limited to, currency fluctuations, taxes, airfares, fuel surcharges, tour costs or government changes due to health and safety restrictions. A material increase will be considered one in excess of 10% of the package price.

Fine Print and package inclusions are accurate at the time of purchase and not subject to change, unless updates or corrections are specifically noted in the latest Fine Print with a timestamp. Please check the Fine Print prior to departure for any updates.

We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to website’s terms and conditions.

Accommodation for the duration of your tour is included in the Tour package.

You can find relevant accommodation details for each day of the itinerary on the Tour offer page, or in your My Escapes.

Please note:

  • Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar or higher standard without notice.
  • Rooms will be made available after 2pm on the day of arrival. Checkout is required by 12pm. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request. Subject to availability. Additional fees may apply.
  • Maximum room capacity (Twin Share) is two adults. Maximum room capacity (Solo) is one adult.
  • All special requests, such as those regarding bedding preferences, are subject to availability and can only be confirmed upon check-in. Room assignments and bedding configurations may vary based on the destination and hotel policies, and are handled directly by the hotel staff.

Pre- & Post-Tour Accommodation Pre- and post-tour accommodation can be booked to extend your stay before or after your tour by contacting our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.

Luxury Escapes uses a range of accommodation partners. For pre- and post-tour accommodation options where we can offer the same hotel as the start and end of your tour, your pre- and post-tour accommodation will be booked independent of your tour. If the hotel for your tour changes, this will be independent of your pre- or post-tour accommodation booking. In this instance, change fees may apply on your pre- or post-tour accommodation, if you choose to change; change fees can be found in your ‘My Escapes.’

For pre- and post-tour accommodation bookings, you may be required to check out of your room and check in again on the first or last day of your tour. You will need to confirm these details directly with hotel.

Please contact the Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.

  • Return international flights
  • Visas
  • Single supplement
  • Meals/drinks not stated in the itinerary
  • Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.

Baggage Restrictions

  • Passengers are permitted one piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 20kg on tour.
  • Passengers are permitted one additional, small personal bag.

Transfers

  • Arrival and departure transfers are available on the first and last day of your tour only.
  • Tours with up to nine travellers will have the services of a driver-guide; tours with more than 10 travellers will have the services of both a driver and a tour guide.
  • If you have booked your pre- and post-tour accommodation through Luxury Escapes, transfers may be available for select tours (not available for Trusted Partner operated tours).
  • For complimentary transfers to be fulfilled outside of arrival and departure date, all pre- and post-tour accommodation bookings must be booked through Luxury Escapes no later than 60 days before departure. After this time, any pre- or post-tour accommodation bookings made will not be eligible for complimentary transfers.
  • If you have booked pre- or post-tour accommodation outside of Luxury Escapes, you will forfeit your complimentary airport transfers.
  • Please note ‘Private Transfers’ refers to transfers that are exclusive for your tour group and may be shared among other members of your group if arriving on the same flight or another flight arriving within a 30-minute window.
  • Flight information must be provided to Luxury Escapes 60 days prior to departure in order to book transfers. Please see Destination information for airport pick-up and drop-off information.

Tipping

  • Tipping and gratuities are not included in the package and are at your own discretion. As a guide, approximately JO$7–10 per person, per day, is the industry standard.

Update 22 November 2024 4pm AEDT: Information about obtaining a visa for Jordan was added, please see below.

Travel Insurance

  • Travel insurance is required on all our tours, which (at a minimum) covers medical expenses and repatriation. You may not be permitted to join the tour group if evidence of travel insurance is not provided prior to your trip. If you are unable to obtain travel insurance for whatever reason, you may be required to sign a waiver and/or provide a letter from a medical practitioner which confirms you are fit for travel. For any enquiries regarding travel insurance, please call 1300 88 99 00 or email sales@luxuryescapes.com.

Passports & Visas

  • A visa may be required. It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they’re holding a current visa for the countries they’re visiting. If the traveller is on a non-Australian passport, a valid re-entry visa may be required.
  • You are responsible for visas, entry, health and other requirements, and any documents required by laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited. Luxury Escapes and/or its servants and agents are not responsible for passport and visa requirements or for any loss you sustain for failing to comply with laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited.
  • A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers (including children and infants).
  • To secure a visa for Jordan, travellers must provide their passport details at least 38 days prior to their departure date. If there is less than 38 days until their departure date, travellers will have to secure their own visa for Jordan.

Traveller Details

  • Traveller Details must be completed for each individual traveller. This information can be added directly to your ’My Escapes’ account.
  • Travellers must advise of any medical conditions or dietary requirements. Failure to provide such information in advance of your tour may result in an inability to cater to your requirements.
  • We work with exceptional local tour providers to present uniquely crafted packages that encompass sightseeing tours and excursions. Our tour provider partners are dedicated to making every effort to accommodate specific requirements. However, it should be noted that the extent to which they can address mobility and accessibility needs may vary, depending on the nature of the sightseeing tour and activities involved. Please contact tours@luxuryescapes.com so we can advise whether your specific needs can be accommodated.
  • Special dietary requirements can be catered for in most cases, however, on occasion this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of unique ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry any necessary supplies with you.
  • Passport details are required for all bookings. In some cases, a digital copy of your passport may be requested by Luxury Escapes to book certain elements of your trip.
  • If a photo of your passport is requested, failure to provide valid photo ID will result in your booking being cancelled and all monies paid remaining non-refundable. When requested, a digital copy of your passport must be provided for each guest at least 90 days prior to your tour departure.
  • Should you require any assistance with your Traveller Details, please contact our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.

Tour Pace

  • It’s important to note that specific activities and intensity levels may vary between different tour operators and destinations. When selecting a group tour, it’s advisable to carefully review the itinerary, activity descriptions and fitness requirements to ensure a suitable match for your preferences and physical capabilities.
    • Relaxed: Leisurely pace with limited walking or physical demands. Opportunity for ample free time and leisure activities. Suitable for individuals seeking a laidback experience.
    • Moderate: Usually more than one day in a location. Balanced mix of exploration and physical engagement. Suitable for participants with a reasonable level of fitness. Exploring cities on foot, visiting landmarks and guided excursions. Requires a moderate level of stamina and physical activity.
    • Active: Activities most days. Generally, not staying in a location for two days or more. Suitable for participants with high fitness levels and a sense of adventure.

Travel Styles

  • Fully Guided Tour: You’ll have a tour director and driver with you throughout the entire trip, from start to finish.
  • Partially Guided Tour: You’ll have a tour driver and local guides at specific locations or portions of the trip, but not the entire time. There might be different local guides for different regions.
  • Self-Guided Tour: You will not have a guide for your trip. You will be provided detailed trip notes with elements, such as accommodation and transport, pre-booked for you.

Health and Fitness Acknowledgement:

  • Travellers acknowledge that they are required to have a good level of health and fitness to undertake the activities in this tour.
  • There are limitations to the degree of accommodations that can be made if travellers are unable to partake in the included activities on this tour. Please consider suitability as additional costs could apply.
  • Travellers also acknowledge and agree that neither we nor the tour provider will be able to provide medical or other assistance in the event that they are unable to complete any aspect of the tour as a result of their health or physical condition (nor are we liable for any loss, damage, expense, injury or death arising from such).

Your tour begins and ends at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) with roundtrip airport transfers.

Roundtrip flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. If your chosen tour departure date is guaranteed at the time of booking, you may be able to purchase flights immediately. If your tour departure date is not yet guaranteed (still pending minimum numbers), flights should not be booked until you receive an update on the status of your tour.

Please book your flights to arrive at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) by 5pm on Day 1 and depart from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) at any time on Day 8.

Roundtrip airport transfers are included in your tour on the first and last day only.

Important: Please allow for travelling time from international countries. International flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive at your starting location on your chosen tour start date.

A visa may be required for the destination you are visiting. It is each traveller’s responsibility to ensure they are holding a current visa. Please take the time to visit our preferred vendor website, Visas Direct, to assist you with any visa application requirements and processes. If you require any supporting documentation when applying for your visa, please let us know and we will be more than happy to assist. Click here to visit the website..

Need flights? Our dedicated flights concierge can assist with all your flight requirements (subject to availability). Contact sales@luxuryescapes.com.

Important Destination Information:

Jordan

Time zone: GMT+2

Telephone: +962

Currency: Jordan dinar (JOD)

Accessing money: ATMs are widely available with credit cards widely accepted within the city. Cash is advised when visiting rural areas. Changing money is quite easy: the preferred currencies are USD, GBP and EUR.

Language: Arabic

Climate: In summer (June-August) the heat can be stifling, so early or late summer visits are advisable. Autumn (September-November) and winter (December-February) are some of the best times to visit the Dead Sea, however, nights in the desert can be cold with rainfall likely.

Dress code: Conservative. It is advised to wear moderate clothing that is not revealing or explicit.

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