7 Day 6 Night Discover Jordan Tour

Jordan packs a remarkable amount into a small country. In seven days, you move from Roman streets and Crusader castles to Petra’s narrow Siq, Wadi Rum’s red desert, and the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea. The route gives you a strong first look at Jordan without asking you to plan every hotel, transfer, and entrance ticket yourself.

I like the mix of major sights and less-famous stops, especially Jerash, Umm Qais, Madaba, and Karak. I also like the private format: your group travels with its own English-speaking driver, rather than being tied to a large coach. The main drawback is the pace. Long drives and several early starts leave limited time for lingering at each place.

The $1,230.77 per-person price covers six nights, site admissions, airport transfers, breakfast each morning, the Petra guide, the Jerash guide, and the Wadi Rum jeep tour. That makes it a practical package, but you still need to budget for some meals, tips, personal expenses, and optional activities.

Key Points to Know Before Booking

• Petra gets a full day: A three-hour guided walk leads through the Siq to the Treasury, Roman Theatre, Colonnaded Street, and Qasr Bint, followed by free time.
• Wadi Rum includes a four to five-hour jeep trip: A Bedouin guide takes you to desert sites, rock bridges, dunes, canyons, and springs.
• The northern day is packed: Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais make for a rewarding but busy circuit from Amman.
• You sleep in four different settings: Amman, Petra, a Wadi Rum camp, and a Dead Sea hotel each provide a different side of Jordan.
• The tour is private: Only your group participates, and transfers use a modern vehicle with an English-speaking driver.
• Some flexibility is possible: The tour team has handled last-minute bookings and itinerary changes, though changes should be arranged before departure.

Arriving in Amman and Getting Oriented

Your first day is deliberately light. After landing at Amman Airport, a representative meets you and helps with arrival procedures. If you hold a passport that qualifies for Jordan’s free visa and you are staying at least two consecutive nights, the visa fee is included. Passport details must be supplied in advance.

The transfer to Amman takes about 30 minutes. You spend the night in an Amman hotel, with breakfast included. If your flight arrives early enough, you can add an optional Amman city tour, but it is not part of the main package.

I like this gentle opening. You are not pushed straight into a long sightseeing day after an international flight. Still, the optional city tour is described only in broad terms, so I would treat it as extra time in Amman rather than assume a particular set of sights or guide service.

Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Qais in One Northern Loop

Day two is one of the most varied days of the trip. You drive roughly 50 kilometers north of Amman to Jerash, where a 1.5-hour English-speaking guide introduces you to one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the region.

Jerash rewards a slow eye. You pass beneath Hadrian’s Arch, built for Emperor Hadrian’s visit in 130 AD, then see the Hippodrome, which once held up to 15,000 spectators. The Forum, Temple of Artemis, Colonnaded Street, and Nymphaeum fill out the visit.

The columns at the Temple of Artemis are especially striking. Their drums weigh between 20 and 40 tons, a useful reminder that Roman building was not a small-scale business. The broad streets and open plazas also make Jerash easier to understand than many scattered archaeological sites.

Next comes Ajloun Castle, reached through pine forests and olive groves. The 12th-century castle was built by one of Saladin’s lieutenants during the campaigns against the Crusaders. Here, you explore independently rather than follow a guided route. That gives you freedom, but you will need to read the site information and manage your own time.

The final stop is Umm Qais, ancient Gadara, near the borders with Israel and the Golan Heights. The site offers views toward the Sea of Galilee, along with a Colonnaded Street, a vaulted terrace, and two theatres. Information boards help you move around without a guide.

This is a strong day for anyone who wants more than Petra. The tradeoff is time in the vehicle. You return to Amman for the night, so the day is a large loop rather than a gradual move south.

The Kings Highway, Madaba, and Karak

On day three, your driver picks you up at 8:00 a.m. for the journey south toward Petra. Rather than taking only the fastest route, the tour follows the Kings Highway, an old route lined with significant historic stops.

Madaba is the first major visit. The town is known for Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, most notably the sixth-century Mosaic Map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. The map uses about two million pieces of local stone to show places from the region as far as the Nile Delta.

The map is not a giant wall mural. It is a floor mosaic, and seeing it in its church setting helps explain how old religious art remains part of daily life. Allow roughly two hours here, including the stop and transfer.

The road then reaches the Wadi Mujib viewpoint, often called the Grand Canyon of Jordan. You stop for a wide view across the valley. This is a short scenic pause, not a canyon hike, so do not plan on walking down into Wadi Mujib during this itinerary.

Karak brings a different mood. Its castle was built in 1132 or 1134 by King Baldwin I of Jerusalem and is one of the major Crusader fortresses in Jordan. The tour allows about an hour. Karak can feel stark and rough-edged, which is part of its appeal, but you should watch your footing while exploring.

Before Petra, there is a 15-minute stop at the Dana viewpoint. It breaks up the drive and gives you another broad view of southern Jordan. Day three is mostly a transfer day with worthwhile interruptions, not a relaxed sightseeing day. You spend the night in Petra, which is important because it puts you near the site for the next morning.

Entering Petra Through the Siq

Day four is the centerpiece. Petra is not a quick roadside stop. The main route begins with a walk through the 1.2-kilometer Siq, a narrow chasm with carvings, shrines, and tombs along the way.

The first sight of the Treasury is one of the great reveals in world archaeology. Your three-hour English-speaking guided tour continues to the Street of Facades, Roman Theatre, Colonnaded Street, and Qasr Bint. The guide ends there, leaving you free to choose what comes next.

That arrangement works well. You get context for the main route, then control your afternoon. You can visit the Byzantine Church and the Temple of the Winged Lion’s, or make the strenuous climb to the Monastery, which involves about 800 steps. A shorter climb leads to the High Place of Sacrifice.

I would not try to do everything. The site is physically demanding, and the distance through the Siq is only the start. Wear sturdy shoes, carry water, and save energy for the areas you most want to see. The tour description calls for a moderate level of physical fitness, and Petra is the clearest reason why.

You have about eight hours at Petra, including the guided portion and free time. That is enough for the main sights and one additional climb, though it may not satisfy you if you want to explore every trail.

Little Petra and a Night in Wadi Rum

Day five starts with Little Petra, also called Al-Beidha. This smaller Nabatean site has dining halls known as bicliniums and tricliniums, plus some remaining Nabatean fresco work on the ceilings of one biclinium.

Little Petra is a useful companion to the main site. It is less about a single famous view and more about seeing how the Nabateans carved and used these spaces. The stop also breaks up the transition from Petra to Wadi Rum.

The drive to Wadi Rum takes about two hours. Once there, you join a four to five-hour 4×4 jeep tour with an English-speaking Bedouin guide who also drives. The route includes the Nabatean Temple, Lawrence Spring, sand dunes, Khazali Canyon, Little Bridge, Um Frouth Rock Bridge, Lawrence House, and the Burdah Rock Bridge or arch, along with other stops.

This is where the trip changes pace. The jeep makes it possible to cover wide areas of the desert, while the stops let you climb, walk, and look closely at the rock formations. A box lunch is included during the jeep tour.

A one-hour camel ride is available as an optional extra for 10 Jordanian dinars, listed as about $15, per camel per hour. It is not included, so decide at the camp or with your driver whether it fits your interests and budget.

You spend the night at a Wadi Rum camp, with a barbecue dinner and breakfast. Sleeping under the stars is part of the appeal, but the camp experience is still a different sort of overnight from a hotel. If you need a quiet, private room with standard hotel facilities, confirm the exact camp arrangements before booking.

From Desert Sunrise to the Dead Sea

After breakfast and sunrise at camp, you meet your driver in Wadi Rum Village. The transfer to the Dead Sea region takes about 3.5 hours, so day six is another road-heavy day.

The first stop is Bethany beyond the Jordan, identified as the place where John the Baptist is said to have baptized Jesus in the River Jordan. The visit adds a religious and cultural dimension to the route, though the schedule does not state how long you will spend there.

You then continue to your Dead Sea hotel. The afternoon is free for the hotel facilities and the famous floating experience. The Dead Sea’s high salt content lets you float with very little effort, but avoid getting the water in your eyes or on cuts. The tour information does not specify the hotel name or its exact facilities, so check what is included at your chosen property.

Day seven is intentionally easy. You have breakfast and free time to rest before a roughly one-hour transfer to Amman Airport. This is helpful if your flight departs later in the day. For an early flight, confirm the pickup time carefully, since the package does not promise a long departure buffer.

What the Price Covers at $1,230.77

The price is easiest to judge as a bundle. It includes:

• Two nights in Amman with breakfast
• Two nights in Petra with breakfast
• One night in a Wadi Rum camp with barbecue dinner and breakfast
• One night at the Dead Sea with breakfast
• Six breakfasts
• Lunch and dinner where listed
• Airport meet-and-assist service
• All transfers in a modern vehicle with an English-speaking driver
• English-speaking guides in Jerash and Petra
• Entrance fees to the included sites
• Four hours of Wadi Rum jeep touring
• Jordan visa fees for eligible passports, with details provided in advance

That removes many of the costs that can catch you by surprise on a self-planned trip. Petra admission, Wadi Rum transport, intercity driving, and several hotel nights are already handled.

The package does not include every meal. Dinners and lunches not specifically listed are extra, as are tips, travel insurance, and personal expenses. The camel ride costs extra too. I would also allow room in your budget for guide and driver tips, since the program specifically excludes them.

The private format adds value if you want direct help with timing or a last-minute adjustment. It may cost more than joining a large group, but you are not waiting for a bus full of people at every stop.

Drivers, Guides, and Room for Adjustments

The service model is one of the tour’s strongest practical features. You have an English-speaking driver for the transfers, a dedicated guide in Jerash for 1.5 hours, a dedicated guide in Petra for three hours, and a Bedouin guide for the Wadi Rum jeep outing.

Names connected with past Jordan Horizons arrangements include drivers Sulaimon and Alla’din, along with coordinators Hicham, Ali, and Wajeeh. These names do not guarantee who will be assigned to your group, but they give you useful points of reference if you are discussing your booking or requesting a particular contact.

The tour team has also handled bookings made only two days before departure and adjusted tailor-made plans. Still, do not rely on last-minute flexibility. Your core route is already full, and any changes made close to departure may not be accepted.

The activity requires moderate physical fitness. Petra’s long walk and stair climbs are the main tests, while Wadi Rum involves getting in and out of a jeep and walking around desert sites. Service animals are allowed.

Who Should Book This Jordan Tour?

I would choose this trip if you want Jordan’s major sights in one organized package and prefer a private vehicle to a large group coach. It suits first-time visitors who want help with the roads, hotels, entrance fees, and border-area logistics.

It is also a good fit if you want variety. You will see Roman archaeology, Islamic and Crusader sites, Christian mosaics, Nabatean ruins, desert scenery, and the Dead Sea in one week.

I would hesitate if you want long, unplanned afternoons or several nights in one hotel. The itinerary has a clear rhythm: see a major site, drive onward, sleep somewhere new, and repeat. That keeps the trip efficient, but it leaves little spare time.

Final Verdict: A Strong First Taste of Jordan

Book this tour if you value coverage, private transport, and a well-managed route more than a slow pace. The best parts are the full Petra day, the three-stop northern circuit, the Wadi Rum jeep experience, and the contrast between a desert camp and a Dead Sea hotel.

Before paying, confirm the hotel names, your Wadi Rum camp setup, the exact airport pickup plan, and which meals are included on each day. If those details suit you, the package offers a sensible way to see Jordan’s essential sights in seven days without managing every transfer yourself.

FAQ

How long is the Discover Jordan tour?

The tour lasts approximately seven days and includes six nights of accommodation.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

Does the tour offer airport pickup?

Yes. Meet-and-assist service is provided on arrival and departure, with transfers to and from Amman Airport.

Is a Jordan visa included?

Jordan visa fees are included for eligible passport holders who stay two or more consecutive nights. Passport details must be provided in advance.

How many nights are spent in Amman?

You spend two nights in an Amman hotel, with breakfast included.

How many nights are spent in Petra?

The itinerary includes two nights at a Petra hotel, with breakfast included.

Is accommodation in Wadi Rum included?

Yes. One night at a Wadi Rum camp is included, along with barbecue dinner and breakfast.

Is the Wadi Rum jeep tour included?

Yes. A four-hour jeep tour is included, with an English-speaking Bedouin guide who drives the vehicle.

Is the camel ride included?

No. A one-hour camel ride is optional and costs 10 Jordanian dinars, listed as about $15, per camel per hour.

What meals are included?

Six breakfasts are included. Lunch and dinner are included where specified, including the Wadi Rum barbecue dinner and the box lunch during the jeep tour. Other meals are not included.

How much physical fitness is needed?

A moderate level of physical fitness is required. Petra includes a 1.2-kilometer walk through the Siq and optional climbs, including about 800 steps to the Monastery.

How far in advance can I cancel for a full refund?

You must cancel at least six full days before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations made two to six full days beforehand receive a 50% refund, while cancellations less than two full days before the start time are nonrefundable.