Signature: Jordan's Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea

Signature: Jordan's Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea

• Trip code: 439X016
• Dauer: 8
• Stil: National Geographic Signature

Trace the paths of ancient empires across Al-Urdun. From the soaring columns of Jerash to the hidden canyons of Petra, your journey leads deep into the Wadi Rum desert. Guided by experts, experience exclusive access to the Royal Stables, connect with local artisans, and gaze at the cosmos with astronomers under a silent sky.

Übersicht

Checklist

Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Headphones (Noice-cancelling recommended)
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Highlights

Join astronomers in the silent desert to navigate the night sky through powerful telescopes, Meet the trainer of the King’s Arabian horses to learn about the care of this noble breed, Share an intimate and evocative feast served inside a centuries-old carved cave in Siq al-Barid (Little Petra), Gain exclusive evening entry to the Amman Citadel and Jordan Archaeological Museum using historic artifacts to tell the story of Jordan

Introduction

Trace the paths of ancient empires across Al-Urdun. From the soaring columns of Jerash to the hidden canyons of Petra, your journey leads deep into the Wadi Rum desert. Guided by experts, experience exclusive access to the Royal Stables, connect with local artisans, and gaze at the cosmos with astronomers under a silent sky

Meals Included

7 Frühstück, 5 Mittagessen, 7 Abendessen

Meal Budget

Plane USD60-80 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Optional Activities

Keine optionale Aktivitäten

Start / Finish

Amman nach Dead Sea

What's Included

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Beit Khayrat Souf Cooking Class & Lunch, Jerash Governorate
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Beit Al Jameed Visit, Karak
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Al Safi Community Lunch, Jordan Valley
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Safi Crafts Visit, Wadi Rum
Dein Welcome-Moment: Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, Amman
Signature Moment: Visit the Royal Horse Stable of the King of Jordan, Amman
Signature Moment: Wadi Rum Stargazing, Wadi Rum. Arrival transfer. Welcome Dinner. Guided tour of Jerash archaeological site. Private post-closure visit of Amman Citadel and the Jordan Archaeological Museum. Visit Karak Castle. Petra by Night visit. Guided tour of Petra. Dinner in a private cave at Little Petra. 4x4 tour of Wadi Rum Desert. Visit the Pink Lake and Salt Beach at the Dead Sea. Bethany archaeological site and Mount Nebo visit. Farewell Dinner. Departure transfer. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nts), Desert Camp (1 nt)

Group Leader

National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert throughout

Group Size Notes

Max 22, Avg. 16

Transport

Private vehicle, walking, 4x4 land cruising vehicle

Minimum Age

Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre

Itinerary

Day 1 Amman

Welcome to Jordan. Your expedition begins as you touch down in Amman, a city of white stone hills and ancient echoes. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your elegant hotel to settle in. In the evening, gather with your National Geographic Expedition Leader and fellow travellers. A National Geographic Expedition Expert presentation sets the historical stage for your exploration of the Nabataean and Roman empires, followed by a welcome dinner to mark the start of your journey

Day 2 Amman

Step back in time at Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. Walk the colonnaded streets and stand in the vast oval plaza, imagining the roar of the crowds. For lunch, visit Beit Khayrat Souf, a G Adventures-supported cafe run by local women. Join a cooking class and share a traditional meal, supporting their financial independence. As the sun dips, ascend to the Amman Citadel for a private, after-hours visit while the city lights flicker on below. Enjoy the cool evening air and tour the Jordan Archaeological Museum after hours, where your expert illuminates the artifacts of Jordan’s storied past

Day 3 Amman/Petra

Rise early for an exclusive visit to the Royal Stables of the King of Jordan. Meet the trainer and witness the grace of the King’s Arabian horses, learning about the lineage of this magnificent breed over tea in the gardens. Travel to the G Adventures-supported, women-owned and managed social enterprise of Beit Al Jameed to meet the women making jameed (dried yogurt), and learn to craft a delicious local dessert. Explore the massive Crusader fortress of Karak before arriving in Petra. The evening culminates with Petra by Night. Walk the Siq in silence, guided by the light of 1,500 candles, until the Treasury emerges from the darkness to the sound of Bedouin flutes

Day 4 Petra

Dedicate the day to the rose-red city of Petra. Walk the narrow Siq until the sun hits the Treasury facade — a cinematic reveal of Nabataean artistry. Your expert provides deep context before you explore the royal tombs and temples carved into the rock cliffs. Enjoy lunch at The Basin Restaurant inside the site. In the evening, travel to nearby Little Petra for an intimate dinner served inside a centuries-old carved cave. Surrounded by history and candlelight, connect with the spirit of the ancient inhabitants who once called these canyons home

Day 5 Petra/Wadi Rum

Continue into the vast, silent sands of Wadi Rum, where sandstone mountains rise like cathedrals from the desert floor. Board 4x4 Land Cruisers to navigate the dunes, stopping for tea in the shadow of the rocks. As the heat fades, gather for a sunset dinner in the desert, enjoying authentic Bedouin music. As night falls, join expert astronomers for a deeper look into the night sky. Through powerful telescopes, explore the constellations and learn how the Bedouin used the stars to navigate this wilderness — a perspective that connects you to the cosmos and the history of desert travel

Day 6 Wadi Rum/Dead Sea

Leave the desert for the lowest point on Earth. Stop at Safi Kitchen, a G Adventures-supported project helping local women gain financial independence. Enjoy lunch and try your hand at natural dyeing, connecting with the community. Witness the surreal landscapes of the Pink Lake and the blinding white formations of the Salt Beach before arriving at your Dead Sea resort. Settle in with a sunset cocktail, listening as your expert explains the unique geology of this salt-rich sea while the sun disappears behind the mountains of the West Bank

Day 7 Dead Sea

Explore the spiritual history of the region, visiting Bethany Beyond the Jordan, believed to be the site of Jesus’ baptism. Ascend Mount Nebo to stand where Moses viewed the Promised Land, taking in panoramic views of the Jordan Valley. Return to your hotel for an afternoon of rejuvenation. Cover yourself in therapeutic mud or float weightlessly in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea. Conclude your expedition with a farewell dinner at an elegant restaurant, celebrating the diversity of history and nature you have experienced

Day 8 Dead Sea

Your expedition to Jordan concludes today. After breakfast, individual transfers are provided to the airport at any time during the day

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Amman

Day 2 Amman

Day 3 Amman/Petra

Day 4 Petra

Day 5 Petra/Wadi Rum

Day 6 Wadi Rum/Dead Sea

Day 7 Dead Sea

Day 8 Dead Sea