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.
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8 Days / 7 Nights
In-Depth History, Classical Antiquity & Eco-Wilderness
Historical Study Groups, Cultural Affinity Series, & FITs
Comprehensive (High-density historical sightseeing with scenic transit)
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:
Includes an off-grid candlelit overnight stay at Feynan Ecolodge, connecting early Christian copper mining history with sustainable community development.
100% White-Label Operations:
Fully supported with licensed historical guides, modern coach transport, and customized agency documentation.
Inclusions & Operational Standards
Transfers & Transport:
Private AC executive coaches / mini-buses with onboard Wi-Fi and chilled water.
Guide Logistics:
Government-licensed, multi-lingual Ministry of Tourism guides (specialized in classical history)
Site Admissions:
100% entrance fees included to sites and museums listed in the itinerary.
Hotel Contracting:
Flexible 4-star, 5-star, or luxury eco-lodge allocations with net B2B pricing.
Custom Add-Ons:
Private venue buyouts, street food tastings, desert glamping upgrades, or spa packages
