Premium Jordan
Experience Overview
Journey through Jordan on an eight-day Premium adventure and discover a land of desert treasures and altruistic people. See the soaring facades of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the lowest lows of the Dead Sea. Cast your eyes over the sunrise colours of Wadi Rum and spend a night deep in the desert. Discover the ancient ruins of Jerash and get to know the locals, full of heart and deep-rooted tradition. Learn the secrets of Jordanian cuisine with a mother and her daughters, immerse yourself in Bedouin culture during dinner at their camp and travel with a local leader who will illuminate the secrets and histories of their country.
Highlights
- Spend a day exploring the majesty and mystery of Petra, embark on a 4WD drive adventure through wind-swept rock formations of Wadi Rum and experience the unique sensation of floating in the Dead Sea – this is Jordan.
- Experience isolated elegance during your Feature Stay at a comfortable Bedouin-style camp in Wadi Rum. Enjoy modern comforts while being surrounded by the vast desert, natural sandstone sculptures and a sky jewelled with stars.
- Lift the lid on Jordanian cuisine when you dine in a fantastic local restaurant in Amman and learn the tricks of the trade during an immersive cooking class run by three sisters in the home of their grandmother.
- Embrace local life as you travel with a passionate Jordanian leader, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the communities and historic sites you visit.
- Join your Bedouin hosts in Wadi Rum for an Exclusive Experience to remember. Tuck into a traditional dinner cooked in a zarb (underground oven) while learning about the Bedouin way of life.
Trip Details
Product Code: 1743
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Unknown
Transport: Private vehicle,Jeep
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Supplier Code: EEPJ
Starts: Amman, Jordan
Finishes: Amman, Jordan
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (7), Dinner (6)Accommodation: Comfortable hotel (6 nights),Feature Stay (1 night)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,032 ($379 /day)
Itinerary
Ahlan wa sahlan! Welcome to Jordan. You’ll be met by an Intrepid representative at the airport and transferred to your hotel, where there will be a welcome meeting with your group and local leader at 6 pm. If you arrive early, maybe visit a local cafe and pick up a coffee and ara’yes (pita filled with spiced meats). Maybe head to the Old Town’s Roman Amphitheatre or the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. After your meeting, head to a local restaurant for a welcome dinner with your group and leader. Sharing food is a huge part of Jordanian culture, and eating out is always a social affair. Tonight, your leader will introduce you to some of the country’s most beloved dishes, like mansaf (a dish made with lamb, yoghurt and rice) and kunafa (a dessert made with pastry and cheese).
Included Activities:
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Amman - Welcome Dinner
Accommodation:
- Coral Tower Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, leave Amman for a short drive north to Jerash where you’ll find some of the world’s best Greco-Roman ruins. Reaching its peak as a favourite of the emperor Hadrian, Jerash is home to a collection of archways, theatres, baths, public buildings and colonnaded streets. Your leader will share the incredible history of the ruins and help you imagine what life once looked like in this glorious Roman city. Grand columns encircle the city's centrepiece of the Oval Plaza – a great place to linger after exploring Jerash's riches. After, return to Amman and head to a cooking school for a look behind the scenes of Jordanian cuisine. During this hands-on activity, you will learn how to make some classic dishes like Maqlubeh, Mutabbal and Baba Ghanouj before sitting down as a group to enjoy the fruits of your labour.
Included Activities:
- Jerash - Roman ruins
- Amman - cooking class and dinner
Accommodation:
- Coral Tower Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, you’ll make the journey from Amman to the Dead Sea. Named for the lack of life in its waters, this lake is so intensely salty that the water density makes swimming very difficult, but bobbing on the water's surface is a fun experience. On the way, stop off at Mount Nebo and hear the story of how Moses saw the Promised Land before he died from what is believed to be this very spot, and St Georges Church, best known for its Byzantine mosaic depicting a map of the Holy Land. When you arrive, enjoy some time to float in the waters of the Dead Sea, relax on your hotel’s beachfront or take a dip in the infinity pool.
Included Activities:
- Madaba - St Georges Church
- Mt Nebo - Site visit
Accommodation:
- Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Depart the Dead Sea and drive to the ancient Crusader castle at Shobak – your leader will explain how this ancient castle was originally built to protect the eastern flank of the Latin Kingdom and its trade routes to the sea before it fell to Saladin in 1189. Enjoy superb scenery and stop off at the viewpoint overlooking the Dana Nature Reserve before arriving in the late afternoon to your Petra accommodation. Petra dates back to the sixth century BC and is considered the crown jewel of Jordan, featuring an impressive series of tombs and dwellings carved directly into the rock. When you arrive, start uncovering the secrets of Petra with the knowledgeable guidance of your leader. The iconic view of the Treasury's glorious facade, glimpsed from a narrow cleft known as the Siq, is perhaps the single-most striking sight of the entire region.
Included Activities:
- Shobak - Shobak Castle
- Petra - Leader-led tour of Petra
Accommodation:
- Petra Moon Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Today return to Petra to explore more of this remarkable and enormous site under your own steam. Walk once more through the Siq that leads through the rock and is at points only a few metres wide, with walls soaring up to 180 m on either side. You’ll also have time to climb to the Monastery if you wish, providing a magnificent view of the entire site. Or take a free transfer to Little Petra with the option of hiking through the back door to Petra. There is a cafeteria on the site, where you can enjoy your own light lunch.Tonight, maybe take the chance to witness Petra by night – seeing the Treasury Plaza lit up by candlelight while Bedouin music plays is a truly memorable experience.
Included Activities:
- Petra - Petra second day visit (unguided)
Optional Activities:
- Petra - Petra By Night (17 JOD)
Accommodation:
- Petra Moon Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, drive to Wadi Rum – a protected area of desert that impresses with sandstone mountains, canyons and arches. Enjoy some lunch in the small village of Rum and browse the informative visitor’s centre. After, jump into a local jeep and journey into Wadi Rum with your Bedouin hosts. Visit several of the area’s distinctive rock formations and appreciate the silent desert landscapes, home to hardy Bedouin communities that live in scattered camps. Gain a deeper understanding of their way of life as you join them for a zarb (underground oven) dinner at one of their camps, set deep in the desert. Tonight’s Feature Stay accommodation is a camp that offers a base among remote and wild surroundings. Spacious tents are fitted out with creature comforts like king-sized beds, air conditioning and en suite bathrooms, with decor inspired by Bedouin culture. Fall asleep in your tent after witnessing a magnificent canopy of stars outside, and wake up to a sunrise over the red-hued landscape.
Included Activities:
- Petra - Petra second day visit (unguided)
- Wadi Rum - Desert Jeep tour
- Wadi Rum - Zarb Local Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mazayen Camp or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
After waking up in the unique surrounds of your Bedouin camp this morning, take a walk around the area before scaling one of the large dunes for panoramic views of your surroundings. After, return to Amman for the evening. Tonight, you might like to join your group for a final dinner to round off your adventure – speak to your leader about the best restaurants in the city that are popular with the locals.
Included Activities:
- Wadi Rum - Desert and dunes walk
Accommodation:
- Coral Tower Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Your trip will come to an end today after breakfast. If you have arranged a private airport transfer, you will be advised of the pick-up time. If you would like to spend more time in Amman, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.
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Anna - Traveled, March 2024
3 friends had a wonderful holiday which was supported by Mohammad our guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/02/2024
Susan - Traveled, March 2024
We loved our trip with Mohammed! We were very lucky to have a personal tour with just the three of us (friends) would highly recommend..Mohammed has sock an in-depth knowledge of the country, its history & all the places we visited
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/02/2024
Paul - Traveled, March 2024
This was my first trip with Intrepid - indeed my first touring trip with a guide. We had a great time and would recommend Intrepid, Zaher and Jordan to anyone with an interest.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/30/2024
Patty - Traveled, March 2024
Just competed an Intrepid premium Egypt/Jordan tour, outstanding on every level. Ahmad and Mohammad amazing special guides. Trip of a lifetime. Thanks Intrepid !
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/22/2024
Isobel - Traveled, February 2024
An excellent insight into a very diverse country. Felt safe and far from the war in Gaza. Would highly recommend.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/06/2024
Shelley - Traveled, February 2024
Welcome to Egypt and Jordan premium tour! This tour passed all my expectations! I was nervous to come to these countries with what is happening in Israel! The tour guides helped me through this and we had the best holiday ever! Met wonderful people and had so much fun seeing all the sites. It blew me away and so did my posts to all my friends!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/06/2024
Richard - Traveled, February 2024
We had a fantastic time. The country is full of history and spectacular scenery which we were so brilliantly guided through by Zaher our leader. The activities were excellent and paced just right so that we finished the week relaxed. All of the hotels and meals were beyond our expectations. Our highlights were Jerash and the the cooking class.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/20/2024
Leanne - Traveled, January 2024
Jordan is a fascinating country with a rich history which is remarkably well preserved. Our Intrepid trip provided us with highlights of the culture, food, people, history and incredible sights.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/06/2024
Richard James - Traveled, December 2023
Travelling with intrepid makes for easy memorable holidays with the minimum of fuss and you see all there is to see. One of the best organised holidays I have been on.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/08/2024
Soha - Traveled, December 2023
I extend my heartfelt gratitude for your exceptional work in ensuring my enjoyment in the trip. Always be Intrepid.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/11/2024
Cindy - Traveled, December 2023
My Trip to Jordan was a wonderful experience. Our Tour Guide Eyad was great very knowledgeable and friendly he went above and beyond to make sure our trip was truly memorable. 10 out of ten Stars ????
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/12/2023
Terry - Traveled, December 2023
This is the first time I used intrepid, but would definitely use them again. A great trip with no worries from us, all looked after by intrepid. We only had to be ready in the morning to meet at designated time and place. Great tour, and guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/11/2023
Isabelle - Traveled, November 2023
The Premium Jordan trip was one of the best Intrepid trips we have done! Omar (our tour leader) was outstanding. His knowledge, enthusiasm and organization was hugely appreciated and made our trip extremely memorable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/14/2023
Gareth - Traveled, November 2023
Excellent itinerary, but fell extremely short on the 'premium level' accommodation expected/promised that we paid for.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
David - Traveled, November 2023
Was well pleased with the trip, saw and did things we have been planning for years!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/03/2023
Eleanor - Traveled, November 2023
We love travelling with Intrepid. They are responsible and care about the environment. The trips are well organised with a mixture of activities to enable you to understand the people and culture.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/29/2023
Matthew - Traveled, November 2023
Fantastic trip which is far beyond the majestic scenes of Petra. From cooking classes, floating in the Dead Sea to visiting old Roman towns, this trip is not to be missed
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/15/2023
Judith - Traveled, November 2023
The intrepid group journey to Jordan was amazing, accommodation was wonderful as were meals. We had a wonderful group of six and the entire journey through Jordan was perfect and then there is Petra.....on of the seven wonders of the world, whaat more can be said.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/14/2023
Debbie - Traveled, November 2023
Mohammed made our Premium Jordan trip a trip to remember. Thank you for giving our group wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/11/2023
Michael - Traveled, November 2023
We had an amazing 7 day tour of Jordan. Well organized, very professional and was super safe in Jordan. Our Guide Eyad was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and well organized. Would highly recommend Intrepid
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/11/2023
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