Jordan Through the Ages: 8-Day Historical & Eco Circuit
Perfect for academic travel groups, historical tour operators, and affinity wholesalers, this 8-day program traces the historical epochs of Jordan. From Greco-Roman Decapolis cities and Crusader strongholds to Nabatean monuments, off-grid eco-lodges, and Dead Sea antiquities.
Trip Summary:
Duration:
8 Days / 7 Nights
Theme:
In-Depth History, Classical Antiquity & Eco-Wilderness
Target Segment:
Historical Study Groups, Cultural Affinity Series, & FITs
Pacing:
Comprehensive (High-density historical sightseeing)
Key Sites Covered:
Amman, Um Qais, Ajloun, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Um Al Rasas, Kerak, Shobak, Petra, Wadi Rum, Feynan (Dana), Dead Sea
Overnight Stops:
Amman (3N) Petra (2N) Feynan Ecolodge (1N)Dead Sea (1N)
Day-by-Day Itinerary in Detail:
Day 1: Arrival at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) – Amman
Airport Meet & Assist / Short Arrival Transfer: Meet and assist at Queen Alia International Airport. Transfer to hotel in Amman for briefing.
Overnight: Amman.
Day 2: Northern Decapolis & Medieval Fortresses. Um Qais & Ajloun
Days Focus: Greco-Roman Vistas, Islamic Military Architecture & Culinary Evening.
Activity: Drive north to Um Qais (Gadara) for views overlooking the Sea of Galilee, Yarmouk River Gorge, and Golan Heights. Tour the 12th-century Saracen fortress at Ajloun. Return to Amman for an evening street food walk and café culture experience.
Overnight: Amman.
Day 3: Modern History & Capital Heritage Tour
Days Focus: Hashemite Heritage & Urban Amman.
Activity: Visit the Royal Automobile Museum, detailing modern Hashemite history through late King Hussein’s classic car collection. Guided city tour of Amman including the Citadel, Roman Amphitheater, and downtown souks.
Overnight: Amman.
Day 4: The King’s Highway. Madaba, Mount Nebo, Um Al Rasas & Kerak Castle
Days Focus: Mosaics, World Heritage & Crusader Antiquities.
Activity: Journey south along the King’s Highway. Inspect Madaba's Holy Land mosaic map and Mount Nebo's Franciscan sanctuary. Tour Um Al Rasas (UNESCO World Heritage site) to view its 8th-century church mosaics. Traverse the scenic canyons of Wadi Mujib to explore Kerak Castle before arriving in Petra.
Overnight: Petra.
Day 5: Full-Day Exploration of Petra
Days Focus: Nabatean Archaeology & Monumental Architecture.
Activity: Dedicated guided walking tour of Petra. Enter through the Siq to reveal the Treasury (El Khazneh), Royal Tombs, carved theater, and central city streets.
Overnight: Petra.
Day 6: Wadi Rum Desert Safari & Feynan Ecolodge
Days Focus: Bedouin Landscapes & Off-Grid Wilderness.
Activity: Morning 4x4 Bedouin jeep safari through Wadi Rum, visiting Lawrence's Spring and Khazali Canyon petroglyphs. Drive to Feynan Ecolodge in the Dana Biosphere Reserve for a candlelit off-grid evening.
Overnight: Feynan Ecolodge
Day 7: Lot's Cave, Museum at Lowest Place on Earth then on to Dead Sea
Days Focus: Archaeological Discoveries & Mineral Spa.
Activity: Visit Lot's Cave and the Museum at the Lowest Place on Earth (designed by archaeologist Konstantinos Politis). Check in to a Dead Sea resort for mineral floating.
Overnight: Dead Sea.
Day 8: Departure via QAIA
Final Airport Departure: Breakfast at hotel. Private white-label transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for flight home.
B2B White Label Positioning
Urban Culture & Culinary Integration:
Incorporates modern Hashemite heritage through the Royal Automobile Museum, Amman Citadel, Roman Theater, and evening street food walks in urban neighborhoods.
King’s Highway Fortresses & UNESCO Mosaics:
Features stopovers at Um Al Rasas (St. Stephen mosaic & Stylite tower) and the Crusader fortresses of Kerak and Shobak.
Eco-History at Feynan:
100% White-Label Operations:
Includes an off-grid candlelit overnight stay at Feynan Ecolodge, connecting early Christian copper mining history with sustainable community development.
Fully supported with licensed historical guides, modern coach transport, and customized agency documentation.
Inclusions & Operational Standards
Transfers & Transport:
Guide Logistics:
Site Admissions:
Hotel Contracting:
Private AC coaches, cars, mini-buses with onboard Wi-Fi & chilled water.
Government-licensed, multi-lingual Ministry of Tourism guides (specialized in classical history)
100% entrance fees included to sites listed in the itinerary.
Flexible 4-star, 5-star, or luxury eco-lodges with net B2B pricing.
Custom Add-Ons:
Private venue buyouts, street food tastings, desert glamping upgrades, or spa packages
