Classic Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea
Duration : 8 days
Route : Amman (1 night) → Jerash (visit, 1 night Madaba) → Petra (2 nights) → Wadi Rum (1 night Bedouin camp) → Dead Sea (2 nights) → return flight Amman
Custom travel to Jordan
Jordan is one of the Middle East's most stable and welcoming countries — 11 million inhabitants, constitutional monarchy (King Abdullah II has reigned since 1999, his father Hussein before him since 1952). Petra, Nabataean capital carved in pink rock 2,000 years ago, is one of the seven wonders of the world and Jordan's most visited site. Wadi Rum, lunar red sandstone desert where Lawrence of Arabia lived, is one of the planet's most extraordinary landscapes. The Dead Sea, the world's lowest point (-430 m), allows natural floating in water so dense you float effortlessly. Thousand-year-old Amman (citadel, Roman theater), Jerash (one of the world's best-preserved Roman cities), Aqaba on the Red Sea for diving. Tolerant Muslim country, decent French-speaking, a destination that lets you discover the Middle East safely.
Highlights
- Petra: 7th wonder of the world, Nabataean city (UNESCO)
- Wadi Rum: Lawrence of Arabia's lunar desert
- Dead Sea: floating at -430 m
- Jerash: best-preserved Roman city
- Amman: citadel and Roman theater
- Aqaba and Red Sea diving
Sample itineraries
Complete Jordan: north and south
Duration : 10 days
Route : Amman (2 nights) → Jerash + Ajloun (1 night) → Madaba + Mount Nebo (1 night) → Petra (3 nights) → Wadi Rum (1 night) → Aqaba (1 night) → Dead Sea (1 night) → return flight
Premium Jordan: luxury and starlit bivouac
Duration : 8 days
Route : Amman Four Seasons (1 night) → Petra Mövenpick (2 nights) → Wadi Rum Memories Aicha bubble (2 nights) → Dead Sea Kempinski Ishtar (2 nights) → return flight
When to go
March-May (spring, wildflowers, perfect climate) and September-November (autumn, mild temperatures) are ideal seasons. Avoid June-August (45 °C+ in Petra and Wadi Rum) and December-February (cold, sometimes snow in Petra).
- Spring (March – May) — Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea
- Hot summer (June – August) — Off-season
- Autumn (September – November) — Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea
- Winter (December – February) — Aqaba Red Sea (mild climate)
Practical information
Very safe (Middle East's most stable country, ranked on Global Peace Index). Visa on arrival 40 JOD or included in Jordan Pass (recommended for 4+ days, 75-80 JOD with site entries). Cards accepted in hotels, cash elsewhere. Avoid tap water (bottled water). Modest dress (shoulders and knees covered, especially in cities — bikini OK at Dead Sea and Aqaba). 10% restaurant tipping. Ramadan modifies schedules and site openings.
Frequently asked questions
When?
March-May and September-November. Avoid June-August (45 °C+) and winter (cold).
How long?
8 days for classic. 10 days to add Aqaba or north (Jerash, Ajloun).
Budget?
€1,800-€2,600 per person for 8-10 days in comfort, excluding flights. Premium: €3,200-€4,800. Flights: €350-€650.
Visa?
Yes (40 JOD on arrival). Jordan Pass (75-80 JOD) includes visa + 40 archaeological sites (Petra, Jerash, etc.) — recommended for 4+ days.
Petra: how many days?
2 minimum days. Day 1: Siq + Khazneh + colonnaded street + theater. Day 2: Ad Deir (Monastery) + High Place of Sacrifice.
Wadi Rum: where to sleep?
Standard Bedouin camp (basic but authentic) or Memories Aicha bubble (transparent dome for stars). Traditional zarb dinner.
Is Jordan safe?
Very safe. One of the Middle East's most stable countries, ranked on Global Peace Index.
Family?
Yes, from age 8. Petra requires walking (3-5 h/day). Wadi Rum 4×4 enchants children. Dead Sea fun.
Combine?
Yes: Jordan + Israel (Aqaba or Allenby/Jordan border), Jordan + Egypt (Sinai from Aqaba).
Tips?
Yes, 10% in restaurants. Appreciated in hotels and with Bedouin guides.