Jordan Odyssey

Special Offer on a 7-Day Jordan Odyssey with Goway Travel

Photo: The Roman Theater in Amman

• Meet and greet on arrival and departure
• Private arrival and departure transfers
• 2 nights in premium accommodation in Amman.
• 2 nights in premium accommodation in Petra.
• 2 nights in premium accommodation in the Dead Sea.
• Transportation by A/C Private Vehicles
• Porters’ services at hotels
• Services of a Private professional English-speaking guide throughout the trip, except the free day in the Dead Sea.
• Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the program   
• Included meals as mentioned in the suggested program with Mineral water & coffee/tea
• 3 Small bottles of mineral water per person on all touring days 
• Professional indemnity & public liability insurance coverage

Itinerary Details:

Day 1: Arrive in Amman

Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, you will be met by a Goway representative and assisted with immigration formalities. Transfer to your hotel for check-in and overnight.  Accommodation at the Al Qasr Metropole Hotel.

Day 2: Full Day Jerash and Amman City Tour

Jerash and Amman City Tour

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Jerash, home to the ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Gerasa, also known as Antioch on the Golden River. Explore the impressive remains, including the Corinthium Column, Hadrian's Arch, the circus-hippodrome, and the two large temples dedicated to Zeus and Artemis. Don't miss the nearly unique oval Forum, surrounded by a fine colonnade, the long colonnaded street (cardo), two theatres (the Large South Theatre and the smaller North Theatre), two baths, and a scattering of small temples, all enclosed by an almost complete circuit of city walls.

Afterward, drive back to Amman for a guided tour of the capital city. Amman, historically known as Rabbath Ammon or Rabat Amon by the Ammonites, was later conquered by the Assyrians, Persians, and Greek Macedonians. Ptolemy II Philadelphus, the Macedonian ruler of Egypt, renamed it Philadelphia. Key sites include the Citadel, the Archaeological Museum, the Roman Theatre, and the Folklore Museum. The tour will also feature a walking tour of downtown Amman, followed by a panoramic tour of the city's modern parts.

Enjoy a welcome dinner at Sufra Restaurant, where you will enjoy a variety of Jordanian homemade dishes.  Accommodation at the Al Qasr Metropole Hotel with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3: Depart from Amman to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Arrive in Petra

Following breakfast and check-out, you will embark on a journey to Madaba, a city celebrated for its remarkable Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. Your exploration of this historic city includes visits to the Mimar Institute of Mosaic Art and Restoration, followed by a charming walking tour along Artisan Street. You'll discover the Archaeological Park, home to several Byzantine churches, ancient Roman road remnants, and the historic Martyr's Church. A highlight of your visit will be the Saint George Church, housing its famous 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Your cultural immersion continues at the Madaba Museum, an intimate collection housed within traditional heritage buildings connected by a picturesque courtyard, and the 19th-century John the Baptist Church, where you can explore fascinating subterranean chambers and ongoing excavations. The day's experience culminates in a hands-on, one-hour mosaic art workshop at the Mosaic School, where you'll gain firsthand insight into this ancient craft.

Next, take a 15-minute drive to Mount Nebo, the mountaintop memorial of Moses, offering captivating views of the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and the River Jordan. According to the Bible, this is where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land that he would never enter.

Proceed to Petra for check-in at your hotel. At 6:15 PM, immerse yourself in a Petra Kitchen cooking class. After dinner, return to your hotel for the night.

Accommodation at the Petra Guest Hotel with Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 4: Exploring Petra 

After breakfast, set out to explore the magnificent Petra site. Petra is a historical and archaeological city renowned for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Also known as the Rose City due to the color of the stone from which it is carved, Petra was the capital city of the Nabateans and is now a symbol of Jordan and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

In 1812, Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt introduced Petra to the Western world. It was famously described as "a rose-red city half as old as time".

The impressive eastern entrance leads steeply down through a dark, narrow gorge called the Siq ("the shaft"), a natural geological feature formed from a deep split in the sandstone rocks, serving as a waterway flowing into Wadi Musa. At the end of the Siq stands Petra's most elaborate ruin, Al Khazneh (popularly known as "the Treasury").

A little farther from the Treasury is a massive theatre, strategically placed to bring the greatest number of tombs into view. As the valley opens out into the plain, the site of the city is revealed with striking effect. The amphitheatre has been cut into the hillside and into several of the tombs during its construction.

Petra is home to hundreds of elaborate rock-cut tombs with intricate carvings, obelisks, temples, sacrificial altars, and colonnaded streets. High above, overlooking the valley, is the impressive Ad-Deir Monastery, which can be reached by climbing a flight of 800 rock-cut steps. After exploring, return to your Petra hotel for some rest.

At 8:30 PM, attend the enchanting Petra by Night show. Operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, this experience involves walking through the Siq to the Khazneh along a candle-lit path and enjoying the haunting music of the Bedouins at the Treasury.  Accommodation at the Petra Guest Hotel with Breakfast.

Day 5: Depart from Petra to Bethany and Arrive at the Dead Sea

After breakfast, you will be driven to the Dead Sea area, about a 3.5-hour drive. There will be a stop at Bethany, the Baptismal site of Jesus Christ, for a guided visit.

The Bible confirms that John the Baptist preached and baptized in a place called Bethany Beyond the Jordan. Byzantine and Medieval texts, along with modern archaeological findings, identify this site as Tall Al-Kharrar and Elijah’s Hill. Since 1996, stunning archaeological discoveries have revealed pottery, coins, and architectural remains from a 5th-century Byzantine monastery. Continue to your Dead Sea Hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure.  Accommodation at Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea with Breakfast.

Day 6: Relaxing by the Dead Sea

Enjoy a day of leisure at the Dead Sea in Jordan. Take a refreshing swim in the mineral-rich waters and experience the unique sensation of floating effortlessly. Relax by the beach, soak up the sun, and indulge in the therapeutic benefits of the Dead Sea's natural mud. Let the serene surroundings rejuvenate your body and mind.

At 427 meters (1,401 ft) below sea level, the Dead Sea is Earth's lowest point on land. It is also the deepest hypersaline lake in the world, with a depth of 306 meters (1,004 ft). Biblically, the Dead Sea served as a place of refuge for King David. It was one of the world's first health resorts, frequented by Herod the Great, and has supplied a wide variety of products throughout history, from balms used in Egyptian mummification to potash for fertilizers. Today, people continue to use the salt and minerals from the Dead Sea to create cosmetics and herbal sachets, taking advantage of its renowned therapeutic properties.  Accommodation at Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea with Breakfast.

Day 7: Depart from the Dead Sea and Arrive at the Amman Airport

After breakfast, you will be driven to Amman for your onward flight.