Spring and autumn tend to bring more pleasant temperatures for walking in Petra, exploring Wadi Rum and enjoying the Dead Sea.
JORDAN · HERITAGE + CULTURE
JORDAN — PETRA & WADI RUM
Travel through the history that shaped the place.
DURATION8 days
BEST TIMEMar–May / Sep–Nov
EXPERIENCEHeritage + Culture
COUNTRYJordan
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Amman; Petra; Wadi Rum Desert; Aqaba; Dead Sea
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Petra's Treasure
2Petra Monastery
3Wadi Rum in 4x4
4Night in the desert
5Dead Sea
6Sandstone canyons
Entering Petra through the Siq, sleeping under the sky of Wadi Rum and ending up floating in the Dead Sea brings together three experiences that only Jordan can bring so close.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Amman
Arrival in Amman and first contact with the capital, among hills, markets and Roman remains.
DAY 2
Amman and introduction to Jordan
Amman and Jerash can provide a day of historical context before heading to the south of the country.
DAY 3
Amman → Petra
Travel to Petra, arriving in the Wadi Musa region and preparing to explore the Nabataean city.
DAY 4
Petra in full day
Petra in a full day: Siq, Treasury, tombs and trails to viewpoints or the Monastery, depending on the desired pace.
DAY 5
Petra → Wadi Rum
Petra → Wadi Rum, entering the desert for a 4x4 exploration among canyons, arches and sandstone formations.
DAY 6
Wadi Rum and night in the desert
Morning in Wadi Rum and continuation to Aqaba, exchanging the desert for the Red Sea.
DAY 7
Wadi Rum → Aqaba → Dead Sea
Departure from Aqaba towards the Dead Sea to float in its waters and slow down after days of exploration.
DAY 8
Dead Sea and closure
End of the trip and return according to the chosen air logistics.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
From Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum, Jordan combines ancient cities, sandstone canyons, desert, the Dead Sea and a history shaped by trade routes.
YOUR WAY
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