Explore Jordan’s ancient wonders and spectacular landscapes on a family holiday from Madaba to Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea, combining fascinating history, desert adventures and time to relax.
- Discover the ancient wonders of Petra
- Explore Little Petra’s hidden history
- Sleep beneath spectacular desert stars
- Race across Wadi Rum by 4x4
- Float effortlessly in the Dead Sea
- Journey along the scenic King’s Highway
Begin in Madaba, visiting its remarkable mosaic map and Mount Nebo, before following the scenic King’s Highway to Petra. Spend a full day exploring the rose-red city before heading to Little Petra and Wadi Rum, where you can discover towering sandstone landscapes by 4x4 and spend the night in a Bedouin-style desert camp.
Finish at the Dead Sea, floating in its mineral-rich waters and relaxing after your adventures, with the option to extend your stay - please contact us to find out more.
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1: Fly to Amman
On arrival, you’re met and transferred to your accommodation.
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Day 2: Madaba, Mount Nebo & Kerak Castle
Visit St George’s Church in Madaba to see its remarkable mosaic map of the Holy Land, one of the oldest surviving maps of the region, before continuing to Mount Nebo for spectacular views across the Jordan Valley.
Follow the scenic King’s Highway to Kerak and explore its impressive 12th-century Crusader castle, wandering through its stone-vaulted halls, passageways and courtyards. Continue to Petra.
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Day 3: Explore Petra
Today, discover the spectacular rose-red city of Petra, entering through the dramatic Siq before catching your first glimpse of the magnificent Treasury, carved into the sandstone cliffs.
With your guide, explore the ancient Nabataean city, discovering its theatre, Royal Tombs, temples and colonnaded streets while learning about the people who built Petra more than 2,000 years ago.
Feeling energetic? Take on the 800+ steps to the Monastery, one of Petra’s largest monuments. The climb is challenging, but the views from the top are spectacular. Afterwards, return through the Siq with time to explore at your own pace.
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Day 4: Little Petra & Wadi Rum
After breakfast, visit Little Petra (Al Beidha), a fascinating Nabataean site set within a narrow sandstone gorge. Explore its rock-carved chambers before continuing south to Wadi Rum, where a 4x4 adventure takes you through towering sandstone mountains, vast desert landscapes and hidden canyons on the way to camp.
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Day 5: Dead Sea
Leave the desert behind and travel to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. Arrive at your resort and enjoy some well-earned downtime. Float effortlessly in the mineral-rich waters, try the famous Dead Sea mud or simply relax by the pool and take in the views.
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Day 6: Fly Back to UK
Transfer to Amman Airport for your return flight.
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Days 6-8 : OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: More time to relax at the Dead Sea
Why not extend your Jordan adventure with a few extra nights at the Dead Sea? After days of exploring, slow the pace and enjoy some time with no plans - whether that means relaxing at the resort, enjoying a spa treatment or simply soaking up the sunshine and spectacular surroundings. Contact us to find out more.
Duration and Guide Prices
- Age Guide: 8+
- Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go
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Our tailor-made trip ideas can be adapted to suit your requirements. Contact our experts for a personalised itinerary.
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Dates & Prices
Our trip ideas are flexible and can be offered during the date ranges below, on a date of your choice. To book, make a no obligation booking request with your preferred departure date or enquire to find out more.
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| Year | From | To | Duration | Adult price, excluding flights, from | Child price, excluding flights, from | Duration | Adult price, including flights, from | Child price, including flights, from | Options |
| 2027 | 1 Mar | 30 Apr | 6 days | £1,345 | £1,345 | 6 days | £1,995 | £1,895 | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 1 May | 30 May | 6 days | £1,345 | £1,345 | 6 days | £1,995 | £1,895 | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 1 Oct | 31 Oct | 6 days | £1,345 | £1,345 | 6 days | £1,995 | £1,895 | Book or Enquire |
For alternative dates, please contact us. We may be in the process of finalising further departures and are often able to tailor a holiday for you according to your own requirements.
Kindly note that we prepare our prices several months ahead of travel dates, and our flight-inclusive prices are provided as a general indication, based upon flight costs at the time of publication. Your quotation may vary, based upon the prices of flights (and the availability) at the time of your enquiry.
