9 Days  •  8 Nights

Luxury Jordan: Petra, the Desert & the Dead Sea in Style

Amman (2N) - Dead Sea (2N) - Petra (2N) - Wadi Rum (2N)

Tour Includes

Accommodation
Meals
Sightseeing
Transfers
Local Guide
Activities
Overview

About the Trip

Jordan is one of the most extraordinary destinations on earth, and this nine-day luxury journey lets you experience its greatest wonders in comfort and style, staying at the country's finest hotels and camps. You explore the rose-red city of Petra, the cinematic desert of Wadi Rum, magnificent Jerash and the Dead Sea, all with expert private guides, staying at the finest hotels, a luxurious 'bubble' desert camp beneath the stars, and a beautiful Dead Sea spa resort. You enjoy fine dining, indulgent spa treatments, private and special experiences, and seamless, personal service throughout. Travelling privately with the finest accommodation and experiences, and warmed by legendary Jordanian hospitality, this is a sophisticated, comfortable and deeply rewarding way to experience the extraordinary wonders of Jordan, its rose-red city, its star-filled deserts, its ancient cities and its healing sea, all at the highest level of comfort and style.
Highlights

Trip Highlights

  • Staying at Jordan's finest hotels and a luxurious desert camp beneath the stars is the great luxury of this journey. On this journey you stay at Jordan's finest hotels and camps, the best hotels of Amman and Petra, a beautiful Dead Sea spa resort, and, most magically, a luxurious 'bubble' desert camp in Wadi Rum, where you gaze up at the blazing stars from the comfort of your bed. Each offers refined comfort, beautiful settings, fine dining and impeccable, personal service.
  • Exploring the rose-red city of Petra privately, in comfort and depth, is the extraordinary heart of this journey. Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is one of the most breathtaking sites on earth, and exploring it privately with an expert guide, at your own pace and with special touches, brings it vividly and comfortably to life. You approach through the Siq to the magnificent Treasury, explore the vast ancient city carved from rose-red rock, and can enjoy the magical Petra by Night, all in comfort and depth. Exploring the rose-red city of Petra privately.
  • The cinematic desert of Wadi Rum, explored privately and savoured from a luxurious camp, is a magical highlight. Wadi Rum, one of the most spectacular deserts on earth, is savoured here in luxury. You explore its vast, cinematic landscape of towering mountains and red dunes privately by 4x4 and camel, watch spectacular sunsets, and stay at a luxurious desert camp beneath the blazing stars, with fine dining and comfort amid the profound silence and beauty. The beauty, silence and comfort are magical. Exploring the cinematic desert of Wadi Rum privately by 4x4 and camel, and savouring it from a luxurious camp beneath the blazing stars.
  • Indulgent spa treatments at a beautiful Dead Sea resort make this a deeply relaxing luxury escape. At the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, you stay at a beautiful spa resort and indulge in the region's famous mineral treatments, therapeutic mud and thermal spas, harnessing healing properties known since ancient times, and float effortlessly in the mineral-rich sea. You relax by beautiful pools amid the stark desert beauty, unwinding in blissful comfort. The indulgent spa and relaxation make this deeply restorative. Indulgent spa treatments at a beautiful Dead Sea resort, harnessing the healing minerals known since ancient times.
  • Private touring, fine dining and seamless, personal service make this a sophisticated and effortless journey. On this luxury journey you travel privately throughout, with your own expert guide and comfortable vehicle, at a pace and focus tailored entirely to you. Every detail is handled seamlessly, the finest hotels and camps, special access and experiences, fine dining and private touches, with impeccable, personal service throughout, so you simply savour the wonders of Jordan in comfort and style. This private, seamless service makes the journey effortless and sophisticated. Private touring throughout, with fine dining, special experiences and seamless, impeccable personal service.
  • Above all, this journey offers Jordan's greatest wonders at the highest level of comfort and style. Jordan is one of the most extraordinary destinations on earth, and this luxury journey lets you experience its greatest wonders in comfort and style. Over nine days you explore the rose-red city of Petra, the cinematic desert of Wadi Rum, magnificent Jerash and the Dead Sea, staying at the country's finest hotels and a luxurious desert camp, enjoying fine dining, indulgent spa treatments and special experiences, and touring privately with seamless service throughout. The combination of world-class wonders, the finest comfort and legendary hospitality makes this sophisticated and deeply rewarding.
Itinerary

Day by Day

A detailed day-by-day plan for this 9-day journey.

Day 1

Your luxury journey through Jordan begins as your flight arrives at Queen Alia Airport, where you are met and transferred privately to the finest hotel in Amman. Jordan is one of the most extraordinary destinations on earth, and the sense of arriving somewhere special, in comfort, is immediate, warmed by legendary Jordanian hospitality. On arrival you settle into your beautiful hotel, and the rest of the day is yours to relax and settle in after your journey, perhaps enjoying your hotel's beautiful facilities or a first taste of Amman. This evening, a beautiful welcome dinner introduces you to Jordan's delicious cuisine and to the luxury journey ahead through Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. As you settle in, the beauty, comfort and warmth of Jordan begin to work their magic. Rest well, ready to savour the greatest wonders of Jordan in comfort and style, beginning with magnificent Jerash tomorrow.

Your Journey This Day
Queen Alia Airport
Arrival · Private
Amman hotel
Meals Included
Breakfast|Dinner
Day 2

Today you explore the magnificent Roman city of Jerash and the highlights of Amman privately. With your expert private guide, you journey to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world, walking its colonnaded Cardo, standing in its vast oval forum, and exploring its grand temples and theatres, at your own relaxed pace. Returning to Amman, you explore the ancient Citadel with its Roman temple and sweeping views, the Roman theatre, and, if you wish, the vibrant downtown and its markets, perhaps with a fine-dining lunch. The magnificent Roman ruins and living capital are captivating. As the day ends, you return to your finest hotel. This evening, savour fine dining in Amman, experiencing Jordan's excellent cuisine. Rest well in comfort, for tomorrow you journey to the beautiful Dead Sea and its spa.

Your Journey This Day
Amman
Excursion · Private
Jerash
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 3

Today you journey to the beautiful Dead Sea for luxurious relaxation. You travel down to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, arriving at your beautiful spa resort on the shore. You float effortlessly in the warm, mineral-rich water, an extraordinary sensation, coat yourself in the famous therapeutic mud, and indulge in the resort's renowned mineral spa treatments, harnessing healing properties known since ancient times, unwinding in blissful comfort. You relax by beautiful pools amid the stark desert beauty. You might visit the nearby baptism site of Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan. As the sun sets over the Dead Sea in a blaze of colour, you savour the beautiful setting. This evening, savour fine dining and the desert stillness at your resort, deeply relaxed. Rest well amid the beauty and comfort of the Dead Sea, for tomorrow, after more relaxation, you journey to rose-red Petra.

Your Journey This Day
Amman
Transfer · Private
Dead Sea
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 4

Today you enjoy a full, blissful day of luxury relaxation at the Dead Sea. The whole day is yours to relax at your beautiful spa resort, floating effortlessly in the warm, mineral-rich water, coating yourself in the famous therapeutic mud, and indulging in the resort's renowned mineral spa treatments, harnessing healing properties known since ancient times, unwinding in blissful comfort. You relax by beautiful pools amid the stark desert beauty, savouring the sun and the serenity of the lowest place on earth. You might take a gentle excursion to the nearby baptism site of Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan. As the sun sets over the Dead Sea in a blaze of colour, you savour the beautiful setting. This evening, savour fine dining and the desert stillness at your resort, deeply relaxed. Rest well amid the beauty and comfort of the Dead Sea.

Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 5

Today you journey to Petra, savouring the magical Petra by Night. You journey to Petra along scenic roads, perhaps stopping at Mount Nebo, with its sweeping biblical view, or the mosaics of Madaba, arriving at your fine hotel near the rose-red city, settling in amid comfort. In the evening, you experience the magical Petra by Night, walking the candlelit Siq to the Treasury glowing softly in the light of a thousand candles, to the sound of Bedouin music, an enchanting and atmospheric experience unlike the daytime visit. As the day ends, you rest near the rose-red city, enchanted by candlelit Petra. This evening, savour fine dining near Petra, reflecting on the magic of the evening. Rest well in comfort, ready to explore the wonder of Petra by day tomorrow with your expert guide.

Your Journey This Day
Dead Sea
Transfer · Private
Petra
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 6

Today you explore the extraordinary rose-red city of Petra privately, in comfort and depth. With your expert private guide, you enter through the Siq, which opens dramatically upon the magnificent Treasury, and explore the vast ancient Nabatean city, the tombs, theatre, temples and colonnaded street, at your own relaxed pace, with your guide unlocking its extraordinary history. For the energetic, you climb to the great Monastery with its breathtaking views, and you might enjoy a special lunch at a scenic spot amid the ancient city. The scale, artistry and mystery of Petra are overwhelming, savoured in comfort and depth. As the day ends, you return to your hotel, awed by the rose-red city. This evening, savour fine dining near Petra, reflecting on the wonder of the day. Rest well in comfort, for tomorrow you journey to the luxurious desert of Wadi Rum.

Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 7

Today you journey into the cinematic desert of Wadi Rum, savouring it in luxury. You travel to Wadi Rum, the 'Valley of the Moon', meeting your Bedouin hosts and setting off into the vast, spectacular desert privately by 4x4, weaving among towering red mountains and dunes, visiting rock bridges and canyons, and perhaps riding a camel, watching a spectacular sunset paint the landscape gold. As night falls, you arrive at your luxurious desert camp, perhaps a 'bubble' camp with a transparent stargazing dome, savouring fine dining and comfort beneath the blazing stars. As the day ends, you gaze up at the Milky Way from the comfort of your bed, immersed in the profound silence and beauty of the desert. Rest well amid the magic and luxury of the desert night, one of the most extraordinary experiences of your journey.

Your Journey This Day
Petra
Transfer · Private and 4x4
Wadi Rum
Meals Included
Breakfast|Dinner
Day 8

Today you savour the cinematic desert of Wadi Rum in comfort. You wake to a spectacular sunrise over the mountains and dunes, perhaps with breakfast in a beautiful spot or, for the adventurous, a hot-air balloon flight over the desert at dawn. You explore more of the magical desert privately by 4x4 and camel at a relaxed pace, discovering hidden corners, canyons and viewpoints, and soaking up the profound silence and beauty, with Bedouin hospitality and perhaps a special desert lunch. You relax at your luxurious camp, taking in the spectacular scenery. As the sun sets over the desert in a blaze of colour, you savour a final fine desert dinner beneath the blazing stars. As the day ends, you gaze up at the star-filled sky in comfort. Rest well amid the magic and luxury of your final desert night in Jordan.

Meals Included
Breakfast|Dinner
Day 9

After a final desert morning in Wadi Rum, perhaps a last sunrise and Bedouin coffee, you journey to the airport for your onward departure (via nearby Aqaba, or back to Amman). You leave having experienced the greatest wonders of Jordan at the highest level of comfort and style, the finest hotels and a luxurious desert camp, the rose-red city of Petra and the magical Petra by Night, the cinematic desert of Wadi Rum, magnificent Jerash, and the spa and float of the Dead Sea, all touring privately with seamless service. The memories stay vivid long after you land, the Treasury glowing in the candlelight, the Milky Way blazing over your desert bubble, the fine spa of the Dead Sea, and the impeccable comfort throughout. Jordan offers world-class wonders, experienced here at the highest level, and you depart deeply refreshed, already reflecting on a sophisticated and unforgettable journey through the extraordinary wonders of Jordan.

Your Journey This Day
Wadi Rum
Transfer & departure · Private
Aqaba Airport
Meals Included
Breakfast
Route Map

Where You Will Travel

Package

What's inside the package?

Inclusions

  • 8 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast, daily breakfast, a welcome dinner, fine dining experiences and dinners at the camps and resorts
  • Airport and land transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Touring and sightseeing as per itinerary with expert licensed guides
  • Entrance fees to sites as per itinerary (or via the Jordan Pass)
  • the finest hotels and a luxurious desert camp, private touring with expert guides, a Jerash tour, a full day at Petra with Petra by Night, a Wadi Rum private desert experience, a Dead Sea spa treatment, and the Jordan Pass entries

Exclusions

  • International airfare
  • Visa or tourist card fees where applicable
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Premium wines and additional spa treatments
  • Optional hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum and helicopter transfers
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
  • Drinks unless specifically stated
  • Optional excursions and experiences
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under Package Inclusions
Best Time to Travel

Know when to go.

Place
Jordan
Conditions
Cool, wet
Daily max temperature
12°C
Monthly rainfall
60mm
Weather data is based on monthly averages. Popularity rating
Good to Know
  • Visa & the Jordan Pass: Most nationalities need a visa for Jordan, most easily obtained through the excellent-value Jordan Pass, which includes the tourist visa and entry to Petra and over 40 other sites (you buy it online before arrival and it waives the visa fee if staying two or more nights). We advise on the best option and arrange it for you
  • Currency: The currency is the Jordanian Dinar (JOD); cards are accepted in hotels, larger restaurants and shops in cities, but carry cash for markets, small shops, tips, Bedouin sites and rural areas. ATMs are available in towns and cities, and it is wise to carry some Dinars for the desert and Petra
  • Best time to visit: Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are ideal, with warm, dry, comfortable days perfect for Petra, Wadi Rum and touring; summer is hot, especially in Petra, Wadi Rum and by the Dead Sea, while winter is cool and can be wet, with cold desert nights
  • Petra & walking: Exploring Petra involves considerable walking over uneven, rocky ground, with some hills and steps (the Monastery and High Place of Sacrifice involve long climbs); wear sturdy shoes, bring water, sun protection and a hat, and pace yourself. Horses, carts and donkeys are available, and we tailor the exploration to your fitness
  • Wadi Rum & desert camps: Nights in Wadi Rum are spent at Bedouin desert camps, from simple to luxurious 'bubble' camps, under some of the clearest, most star-filled skies on earth; desert days are hot and nights can be cool, so bring layers. Touring the desert is by 4x4 with Bedouin guides, an unforgettable experience
  • Dress & etiquette: Jordan is a welcoming, moderate country, but modest dress is appreciated, especially at religious sites and in rural areas (cover shoulders and knees; women may carry a scarf for mosques). Jordanians are famously warm and hospitable; a little Arabic and respect for local customs are always appreciated
  • Safety & Ramadan: Jordan is one of the safest and most welcoming countries in the region, and travel is smooth and rewarding; we monitor conditions and follow official advice. During the holy month of Ramadan, eating, drinking and smoking in public during daylight are avoided out of respect, though hotels cater to visitors; we advise on timing and etiquette
  • Getting around & power: Touring is by private air-conditioned vehicle with your guide, with some longer but scenic drives (the Desert Highway and the beautiful King's Highway). Power is 230V with type B, C, D, F, G and J plugs, so bring an adapter. Arabic is the language, and English is widely spoken in tourism, making travel easy
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this a luxury journey?

Everything is elevated: you stay at Jordan's finest hotels and a luxurious 'bubble' desert camp beneath the stars, travel privately throughout with expert guides, enjoy the magical Petra by Night and private touring, indulge in Dead Sea spa treatments and fine dining, and enjoy special access and seamless, personal service. It combines Jordan's greatest wonders with the highest comfort, at a relaxed, private pace tailored entirely to you.

Can experiences like a hot-air balloon be added?

Absolutely. We can arrange a hot-air balloon flight over Wadi Rum at dawn, helicopter transfers, private candlelit dinners in spectacular settings, exclusive access at Petra, gourmet experiences and more, tailoring the journey to your wishes. We choose the finest hotels and camps and craft every detail around your interests and comfort, creating a sophisticated, effortless and deeply rewarding luxury journey through the wonders of Jordan.

What meals are included?

Daily breakfast is included, along with any meals named in the itinerary (typically dinners at Wadi Rum desert camps and some remote or half-board stays). Jordanian cuisine is delicious, from mezze, hummus and falafel to the national dish mansaf (lamb with yoghurt and rice) and fresh breads, and we usually leave other meals free for you to explore, recommending the best local restaurants at every stage.

Are the tours private or in a group?

Your journey is private by default, with your own expert licensed guide and air-conditioned vehicle, giving you flexibility, depth and a pace tailored to you; small-group options can be arranged if you prefer. Jordan's excellent guides bring the extraordinary history of Petra, the Roman cities, the biblical sites and the desert vividly to life, greatly enriching every visit, and Bedouin guides lead the desert experiences.

Do I need a visa for Jordan?

Most nationalities need a visa, most easily obtained via the excellent-value Jordan Pass, which includes the visa and entry to Petra and many other sites, bought online before arrival. We confirm the exact, current requirements for your nationality, advise on the best option, and arrange the Jordan Pass for you, so entry is smooth and you enjoy great savings on site entries.

Is Jordan safe to visit?

Jordan is one of the safest, most stable and most welcoming countries in the region, a peaceful oasis renowned for its hospitality, and travel here is smooth and rewarding. We continuously monitor conditions, use trusted local guides and drivers, and follow official guidance at all times. Millions of visitors enjoy Jordan's extraordinary sites safely each year, and the warmth of the Jordanian welcome is one of the joys of a visit.

When is the best time to visit?

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are ideal, with warm, dry, comfortable weather perfect for exploring Petra, Wadi Rum and the ancient cities. Summer is hot, especially in the desert and by the Dead Sea, and winter is cool and greener, with cold desert nights but often beautiful clear days. We advise on the best timing for your interests and comfort.

Can the itinerary be customised?

Absolutely. We can adjust the balance of ancient sites, desert, biblical places, the Dead Sea and the Red Sea, add nights at a luxurious Wadi Rum camp, extend Petra, include Aqaba's reefs, combine with Israel or Egypt, and tailor the pace, comfort and focus to you. Every itinerary is a flexible starting point for your ideal journey through the wonders of Jordan.