Compare Jordan & Jerusalem tour by Audley Travel vs Discover Jordan by Culture Trip
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| Duration | 11 days | 9 days |
| Price From | $ 4,327 | $ 2,599 |
| Price Per Day | $ 393 | $ 289 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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A crossroads for millennia, Jordan has faced endless waves of invaders, from ancient Romans to Ottomans and European crusaders. In their wake, these empires have left ornate churches, crusader castles and desert citadels, as well as the lost city of Petra. Our specialists return, time and again, to find the best ways to explore this timeless land. We can help you get away from the crowds at Petra, hike through the wind-carved wadis (valleys) of the Dana Nature Reserve, camp out under the desert stars or sip coffee with Bedouins. |
Discover a lesser-known side of Jordan. On this nine-day journey, you’ll trek through rust-coloured mountains, snorkel in the Red Sea and wild camp under the stars. But not before the chance to sample street food, taste local wines and explore the old city ruins in Amman. You’ll leave the capital behind to summit Mount Haron at sunrise and hike through the red-rock canyons of Petra: from the Siq to the monastery. Enjoy an Arab cooking class, stay with a Bedouin family and soak your weary limbs in the purifying waters of the Dead Sea. Avid adventurers, this trip is made for you. |
Day 1 : Amman
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Amman. Upon arrival into Amman you'll be met at the airport and driven to your hotel.
Day 2 : Amman
Have a morning at leisure to recover after your late arrival. In the afternoon you drive up north to explore the Roman ruins of Jerash with a local guide. If you have some free time this afternoon, explore Amman under your own steam.
Day 3 : Petra
An early start this morning as it's around a five to six hours drive down the 5,000 years old King's Highway to Petra. En-route you will stop to see Mount Nebo, with its spectacular views over the Dead Sea; the Christian mosaics of Madaba; and the crusader castle of Kerak. In Petra you will stay for three nights at your hotel.
Day 4 : Petra
Today you will enjoy a full day guided tour of Petra. Your private guide will be with you for around two to three hours, after which you have some time to explore further on your own. Although it is probably the highlight of your holiday, bring your walking shoes and be prepared for an inspiring but energetic day!
Day 5 : Petra
One day is never enough to fully take in the wonders of Petra, so you have an extra day to explore under your own steam.
Day 6 : The Dead Sea
After breakfast you'll be collected from the hotel for the transfer to the Dead Sea. On the way you will enjoy a guided tour of the vast, stunning landscapes of Wadi Rum. For your time at the Dead Sea you'll stay for two nights of rest and relaxation.
Day 7 : The Dead Sea
Swimming in the Dead Sea is a unique experience, just watch out for the salt!
Day 8 : Jerusalem
This morning you will head off to Israel, crossing the border at Allenby Bridge. Your new driver will take you to Jerusalem for your final three nights.
Day 9 : Jerusalem
A long but fascinating day, with a full day shared city tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Day 10 : Jerusalem
A day at leisure to continue exploring.
Day 11 : International return flight
You have this morning and lunchtime at leisure to relax, explore or do some last minute shopping before heading off to Tel Aviv Airport. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
Day 1: Arrive in Amman for an evening street food tour
Accommodation: The House Boutique Suites
Activities Included: Street food dinner tour
You will be met at Queen Alia International Airport and whisked to a luxury hotel in the centre of Amman. Drop your bags and refresh with a quick dip in the rooftop pool overlooking the city below. Come late afternoon, our Local Insider will greet you – they will accompany the group throughout the trip. Meet your fellow travellers at 5pm over a welcome drink before hitting the town for a street food tour. Taste Arab bites – from piping hot falafel dipped in silky hummus to honey-drenched desserts from the best hole-in-the-wall joints in the city.
Day 2: Sip wine and explore the historical highlights of Amman
Accommodation: The House Boutique Suites
Activities Included: Winery tour
Amman city tour
Wine tasting
After fuelling up on breakfast, you’ll be driven 20 minutes to Zarqa (the Blue City) to visit Haddad, the first winery in Jordan, founded in 1953. On this half-day tour, learn about the family’s winemaking history and enjoy tastings from oak barrels. After a light Levantine lunch by the vineyards, you’ll be taken back to Amman. Next, a city tour taking in the archaeological marvels in the capital, the Citadel, Roman Theatre and Jordan Folklore Museum. Top off the evening with more wine tasting from a variety of local grapes. Get an early night, the hiking begins tomorrow.
Day 3: Hike the Dana canyons, followed by a cooking workshop
Accommodation: Little Petra Bedouin Camp
Activities Included: Shaq Al Reesh hike
Umm Sayhoun cooking class
After an early breakfast and a transfer to Dana, you’ll begin a hike on the circular Shaq al Reesh trail with views of the most dramatic rocky landscapes in the country. The 3km (2mi) trail traverses from Al-Barrah, through long, deep canyons. Expect to get sweaty. In the evening, you’ll be treated to a cooking class in a local family’s home in Umm Sayhoun. Learn how to whip up a traditional Jordanian meal, from appetisers through to dessert. Rest your head for the night in a fully furnished tent at a Bedouin camp, lit by a blanket of stars.
Day 4: Discover ancient Petra and wild camp in the mountains
Accommodation: Wilderness camping (bring your own sleeping bag)
Activities Included: Petra back door hike
Climb Umm Al-Biyara Mountain
Snake monument visit
Lace up your hiking boots, today you’ll enter the Unesco World Heritage site of Petra, a 2,000-year-old, pink Nabataean city. Taking the ‘back door’ route to avoid the crowds, you’ll trek through the Wadi Ghurab Sandstone Mountains to the exquisite carved monastery. Descend the ancient staircase into Petra. Next, hike along the sky-high Umm Al-Biyara trail from Qasr al Bint to the summit (and back), before veering towards your wilderness campsite at the base of Mount Haron, the highest peak in the area. Don’t miss the snake monument: a stone pillar capped with a coiled serpent that guards Petra.
Day 5: Climb Mount Haron at sunrise
Accommodation: Old Village Resort
Activities Included: Climb Mount Haron
Petra Siq trail hike
Wake before dawn to summit Mount Haron, said to be the burial site of Aaron, the brother of Moses. The hike is 15km (9mi) and will take around six to eight hours (round trip). You’ll be rewarded with a 360-degree view from the top as the first sun rays peek over the horizon. Continue on to the Siq trail through a narrow gorge carved into sandstone rocks. Spot the magnificent Treasury of Petra (voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World). Afterwards, flop at your hotel with a mint tea on the terrace.
Day 6: Stay with a Bedouin family in Wadi Rum
Accommodation: Wadi Rum Bedouin campsite
Activities Included: Bedouin lifestyle experience
Squeeze in a pre-breakfast swim in the gorgeous indoor pool at the hotel. Today you’ll leave Petra behind for Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon. It was the filming location for Star Wars: the Rise of Skywalker (2019) and Lawrence of Arabia (1962). Here, you’ll meet a local Bedouin family, your welcoming hosts for the night. Learn how to make Arabic coffee, bake bread, cook goat meat in the desert and even milk a camel. Stay in a remote wilderness camp in tents at the foot of basalt mountains.
Day 7: Hike through Wadi Rum, before a Red Sea sunset cruise
Accommodation: InterContinental Aqaba
Activities Included: Sunrise goat walk
Wadi Rum hikes
Aqaba sunset boat ride
Start the day by helping local shepherds herd their goats at sunrise. Next, breakfast before heading north, where you’ll hike for an hour towards the beautiful canyon Um Ishreen, then on to Barrah Canyon: a 5km (3mi) long corridor of cliffs that change colour with the movements of the sun. Lunch will be served in the desert. Come afternoon, you’ll arrive in the port town of Aqaba on the Red Sea. Enjoy a sunset boat trip with views over Jordan, Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Swim and snorkel off the boat, surrounded by tropical fish. Tonight, stay in a luxury resort in Aqaba.
Day 8: Snorkel in the Red Sea, plus a Dead Sea soak
Accommodation: Mujib Biosphere Reserve
Activities Included: Dead Sea experience
Farewell dinner
Optional Activities: Clean the Sea snorkelling experience
If you'd like, you can spend the morning snorkelling in Aqaba with an eco-friendly purpose. The Snorkelling for a Clean Sea Experience invites you to explore the beautiful Red Sea coral reefs while picking up plastic waste as you go. After lunch, you’ll be driven north – through the Jordanian desert – to the Dead Sea for well-deserved R&R. Enjoy floating in the mineral-rich saltwater. Then, sink into a mud bath to deep cleanse your skin after a week of dusty outdoor adventure and enjoy a local spa treatment. Bed down tonight at your hotel after a celebratory final dinner.
Day 9: Depart from the Dead Sea
Wake up in a chalet 410m (1,345ft) below sea level in the Mujib Biosphere Reserve, the lowest nature reserve on earth. It’s your final day – spend your time as you like. Enjoy the rugged landscape with a short hike along the fast-flowing river at Mujib, spotting rare birds and plants on the way, or take another dip in the Dead Sea. At midday, hop on the airport transfer and say farewell to the group – or join our The Holy Land: See Jerusalem through the Eyes of Locals trip to neighbouring Israel.
