8 Day Jordan Discovery

Once you land in Amman Airport, your English-speaking driver will meet you and take you to your hotel. You’ll spend the night in Jordan’s capital city, Amman, ready to begin your adventure the next day.

Your Jordan tour kicks off with a day in the capital. After breakfast, you’ll set off on a fascinating guided tour of Amman, ticking off the city’s famous landmarks. In the ancient Amman Citadel, your guide will tell you all about the age-old sites, like the 6,000-seat Roman amphitheatre and 8^th-century palace. And you can find out more about Jordan’s history in the Archaeological Museum and the Folklore Museum.

The afternoon is yours to spend however you wish. Perhaps you’d like to browse the traditional boutiques of the Downtown area, and tuck into a delicious authentic dinner? You’ll spend the night in Amman.

After breakfast, you’ll set off for Mount Nebo. One of the most sacred sites in Jordan, this holy spot is where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land – and he’s also rumoured to be buried here. As well as boasting sweeping views, Mount Nebo has an ancient Byzantine church, which Pope John Paul II visited in 2001.

Next, you’ll visit St George’s Church in Madaba. This 19^th-century church was unknowingly built on the site of a much earlier 6^th-century Byzantine church, and the builders miraculously uncovered the Madaba Map. Crafted in 56AD, this ancient mosaic shows all the major biblical sites of the Middle East.

Your driver will then take you to Petra, where you’ll spend the night.

Today will probably be one of the highlights of your Jordan tour. After breakfast, you’ll be able to explore the Lost City of Petra – a UNESCO-protected site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Estimated to have been built in the 5^th century BC, this place is truly remarkable. You’ll be amazed by Petra’s intricate temples, ancient tombs and grand monasteries – not to mention the surrounding desert, winding canyons and blush-coloured cliffs. It’s sure to be somewhere you’ll never forget.

After a busy day, you’ll spend the night in Petra.

Once you’ve had breakfast, it’s time to head towards Wadi Rum. Made famous by its appearance in Lawrence of Arabia, this incredible landscape looks like something from another planet – which is probably why it also starred as Mars in The Martian. You’ll embark on a two-hour Jeep tour of the desert, passing dramatic cliffs, strange rock formations and sweeping orange dunes. You can explore deep canyons and even see 4,000-year-old rock paintings.

You’ll then travel on to Aqaba, where you’ll stay the night.

You can spend your day in Aqaba however you wish. Jordan’s only coastal city is brushed by the Red Sea, and has become a popular spot for diving, snorkelling and watersports. Don a mask and flippers and swim among bright corals, tropical fish and turtles – or you could go on a glass-bottomed boat trip and admire them from above.

Alternatively, spend your day sightseeing. It’s worth visiting Aqaba Fort – sometimes called Aqaba Castle – which was built by Crusaders in the 12^th century. You should also make time for Aqaba Archaeological Museum, if you want to learn more about the city’s fascinating past.

You’ll spend the night in Aqaba.

After breakfast, you’ll journey towards the Dead Sea. The lowest place on Earth, the Dead Sea is famous for its unnaturally high levels of salt. The water is so dense that it’s physically impossible for you to sink. Instead, you’ll float effortlessly on the surface. The Dead Sea is also full of minerals – 12 of which can’t be found anywhere else – so your skin will feel revitalized afterwards.

This relaxing day is the perfect way to round off your Jordan tour – and you’ll be staying in a hotel nearby, so there’s no need to travel again.

After a leisurely breakfast, your driver will take you to Amman Airport.