Sacred Jordan

Sacred Jordan
April 21 to 28, 2026
with Peter Woodbury
$2,988 (shared room)
$1,250 (single supplement)
Petra, the Dead Sea; the Biblical sacred sites of Jordan, including where John the Baptist baptized Jesus, where Jesus cast out the demons into the swine, where Moses first saw the “Promised Land” and Herod’s castle, the site of John the Baptist’s imprisonment.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: 21 April 2026
(D)
-Arrive at Queen Alia International Airport, Amman, Jordan.
-Meet and assist by our Jordan Tours representative.
-Transfer to your hotel in Amman.
-Amman City Tour (time permitting): Explore the highlights of Jordan’s capital, including the Citadel, Roman Theatre, and bustling downtown.
-Welcome dinner
-Overnight: Amman

Day 2: 22 April 2026 – Amman – Umm Qais – Jerash – Ajloun – Amman
(B)
-Morning departure to Umm Qais (ancient Gadara), part of the Decapolis. Enjoy panoramic views over the Jordan Valley, Golan Heights, and Sea of Galilee.
-Continue to Jerash: Explore one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities in the Middle East. Visit the Oval Plaza, colonnaded streets, Nymphaeum, and Temple of Artemis.
-Visit Ajloun Castle: A 12th-century Islamic fortress built by Salah al-Din’s general.
-Return to Amman for overnight.

Day 3: 23 April 2026 – Amman – Madaba – Mt Nebo – Bethany – Petra
(B)
-Depart for Mt Nebo: The site where Prophet Moses viewed the Promised Land.
-Visit the ancient monastery and enjoy views over the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, Jericho, and Jerusalem.
-Proceed to Madaba: See the famous 6th-century mosaic map of Palestine at St. George’s Church.
-Visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan: The baptism site of Jesus.
-Continue to Petra for overnight.

Day 4: 24 April 2026 – Full Day in Petra
(B)
-Explore Petra: The “Rose Red City” and Jordan’s most famous attraction.
-Enter via the Siq (canyon) to the Treasury, then explore the Royal Tombs, Roman Theatre, and more.
-Afternoon at leisure to discover Petra at your own pace.
-Overnight: Petra

Day 5: 25 April 2026 – Little Petra – Wadi Rum (Jeep Tour)
(B, D)
-Visit Little Petra (Al Beidha): A smaller archaeological site with carved tombs and monuments.
-Continue to Wadi Rum: Known as the “Valley of the Moon.”
-Enjoy a 2-hour jeep tour with Bedouin drivers, exploring canyons, sand dunes, and dramatic sandstone mountains.
-Watch the sunset in the desert.
-Amazing stargazing experience with a local astronomer!
-Dinner and overnight at a Bedouin camp.

Day 6: 26 April 2026 – Wadi Rum – Dead Sea
(B)
-Depart for the Dead Sea: The lowest point on Earth (395m below sea level).
-Float in the salty waters and enjoy the natural spa experience.
-Free time at leisure.
-Overnight: Dead Sea

Day 7: 27 April 2026 – Dead Sea (Leisure Day)
(B)
-Full day at leisure to relax and enjoy the Dead Sea’s unique environment.
-Overnight: Dead Sea

Day 8: 28 April 2026 – Departure
(B)
-Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your departure.

Inclusions

• Medical & medical evacuation insurance

Meet and assist upon arrival and departure by Jordan Tours representative

• Private modern air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and tours

• English-speaking private guide for 6 days

• Entrance fees to all mentioned sites: Madaba, Mt Nebo, Petra, Wadi Rum, Umm Qais, Jerash, Amman, Bethany

• 7 nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast

• Dinner at Wadi Rum Camp

• One small bottle of mineral water per person per day

• Free entry visa to Jordan for non-restricted nationalities (minimum 2-night stay)

• All taxes

All tipping

Exclusions

• Lunches and additional dinners (except where specified)

• Drinks during meals

• Travel insurance

• International airfare

• Personal expenses and anything not mentioned above

• Personal insurance