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Jordan Escorted Tours - 7 day tour
Nabatean Kingdom

See the crown jewels of the ancient Nabatean trading empire in this abbreviated version of the World Heritage Tour.

Petra - Jordan Escorted Tours | Nabatean Kingdom Petra, Wadi Rum & more

(Weekdays noted are applicable except for the special Christmas (23-29 December) and New Year (28 December-3 January) tour itineraries.)

Sunday--Amman

Meet/assist at Queen Alia airport. Transfer to Amman hotel for overnight.

Monday--Morning city tour of Amman

Morning city tour of Amman (the ancient Decapolis city of Philadelphia), including the Citadel and Archaeological Museum. Descend to the Dead Sea, lowest point on the Earth's surface, for a swim in the buoyant mineral-rich waters of the world's oldest spa. Lunch at the Dead Sea hotel, and then drive south to tour the Karak or Shobak Crusader Castle (seasonal variation). Continue south to Petra for overnight. Join the "Petra by Night" tour from the Petra Visitors' Center for a romantic introduction to the legendary lost city. [BL]

Tuesday--Full day touring in Petra

Full day touring in Petra, including horseback entry, visits to the Treasury, Theater, Colonnaded Street and ad-Deir, Petra's largest carved facade. In the evening, join the fun at the Petra Kitchen as you learn to cook a traditional local meal. Overnight Petra. [BLD]

Wednesday--Petra

Morning return to Petra by the "secret road" route. Visit the High Place of Sacrifice, Wadi Farasa and the Royal Tombs. In the afternoon, drive to Wadi Rum for a jeep tour of the moonscape terrain. Dinner and overnight camping in the heart of the desert. [BD]

Madaba - Jordan Escorted Tours | Nabatean Kingdom Petra, Wadi Rum & more

Thursday--Drive to Um ar-Risas

Breakfast at campsite. Drive to Um ar-Risas, Jordan's newest World Heritage Site, to tour this fascinating site which includes one of Jordan's most spectacular mosaics in the St. Stephen Church as well as a Stylite Tower, one of those iconic landmarks which once housed an early Christian hermit/preacher. Visit Mt. Nebo, the site from which Moses viewed the Promised Land. Arrive to Madaba for dinner at the renowned Haret Jdoudna restaurant, and overnight in Madaba. [BD]

Friday--Madaba

Spend the day exploring Madaba, an archbishopric during the Byzantine era and home to the world's largest collection of ancient mosaics. You'll visit the Madaba Archaeological Park, St. George Church, Madaba Museum and Apostles' Church. You may even find time to sit and drink a friendly glass of sweet tea as you bargain with one of the town's rug merchants. Overnight Madaba. [B]

Saturday--Departure

Transfer to Queen Alia airport for your departure flight. [B]

Nabatean Kingdom tour includes
  • Hotel accommodations 1 night Amman, 2 nights Petra, 2 nights Madaba, bed/breakfast basis.
  • One overnight camping in the Wadi Rum Protected Area, dinner/breakfast at campsite.
  • All transfers by air-conditioned deluxe touring coach.
  • Meals as noted in program, breakfast [B], lunch [L] or dinner [D].
  • English-speaking guide throughout touring program.
  • All entry/user fees for sightseeing program.
  • Horseback entry to Petra, first visit.
  • Jeep tour in Wadi Rum.
  • Day use facilities & lunch at Dead Sea.
  • Petra by Night show.
  • Petra Kitchen cuisine course/dinner.
  • Dinner at Haret Jdoudna in Madaba.
  • Tips for hotel porters, waiters and jeep drivers.
Nabatean Kingdom tour does not include
  • Other meals, drinks.
  • Tips for guide and coach driver.
  • Personal extras.
  • Visa and exit taxes.