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Hashemite Kingdom & Emirate City
Jordan & United Arab Emirates in 12 Days, 10 Nights in Destination
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$4,009
$2,599
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James
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Our classic tour of Jordan, including the legendary lost city of Petra and Wadi Rum desert, combined with a 3-night stay in the glamorous city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Trip Highlights
- Dubai
- Ajloun Castle
- Amman
- Dead Sea
- Jerash
- Little Petra
- Mount Nebo
- Petra
- Wadi Rum
Included
All flights
Accommodation
All transfers
Activities
Some meals
Availability
Departures available until October 2025
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Itinerary
Explore Amman, be amazed by the Greco-Roman city of Jerash, see the magical Castle of Ajloun and take in the views from Mount Nebo. Float on the waters of the Dead Sea, admire the ancient Nabatean city of Petra and stay the night in the Wadi Rum desert! Head to the Emirati city of Dubai to discover its fusion of cultures and amazing architecture and experience an exciting 4x4 desert safari.
1st Day: US - Night on board
Ready to discover the cultural treasures of Jordan? Arrive at your US departure airport to board a flight to Amman*. Night on board.
*If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
2nd Day: Amman
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
ibis Amman or similar
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3rd Day: Amman - Jerash - Ajloun Castle - Amman
Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the day with a brief city tour of Amman. See both the new and old parts of the city on a panoramic bus ride. Afterwards, continue to Jerash, known as the 'Pompeii of the East'. Inhabited since the Bronze Age, this amazing Greco-Roman city is the best-preserved example of Roman-era ruins in Jordan. See the impressive Hadrian's Arch, the Hippodrome, the Temple of Artemis and the Roman Theatre, among other highlights, as you explore this amazing archaeological site.
Next, continue to Ajloun Castle, built by Saladin in the 12th-century. One of the most amazing castles in the Middle East, here you can soak up the fabulous views of the Dead Sea from its hilltop vantage point. Return to Amman and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Amman.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
ibis Amman or similar
1031 Reviews
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Activities
Brief Panoramic City Tour of Amman
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Jerash City Tour
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Visit to Ajloun Castle
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4th Day: Amman - Desert Castles - Dead Sea - Amman
Breakfast at the hotel. Head east today to discover the Desert Castles of Azraq, Kharanah and Amra. Dating from the early Islamic era, the castles were built as retreats for the Caliphs of the time. Explore these historic fortresses and learn more about the history of 7th-century Jordan.
Afterwards, continue to the eternal Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth at an amazing 400-meters below sea level! Take in the spectacular views before enjoying some free time to relax, swim and float in the salty waters! The mineral-rich mud is said to be therapeutic so be sure to treat your skin to a little indulgence! Return to Amman after an action-packed day. Dinner and overnight stay in Amman.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
ibis Amman or similar
1031 Reviews
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Activities
Desert Castles & Dead Sea Full-Day Excursion
Moderate
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5th Day: Amman - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Shobak Castle - Petra
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off for Madaba this morning to see the oldest mosaic map in the world, housed within the historic St. George Church. Continue to Mount Nebo, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Believed to be the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land and later buried, take in the spectacular views of this sacred place.
Next, drive to the fascinating Shobak Castle, a Crusader Castle dating back to 1115. At the end of the visit, head to Petra and check in at the hotel. Spend the evening at your leisure, ready to discover the ancient city in the morning! If you can't wait, we recommend an optional Petra by Night excursion!* Dinner and overnight stay in Petra.
*Optional Petra By Night Excursion: Savour the opportunity to discover the legendary sights of Petra by night! Walk along the Siq Gorge before arriving at the iconic Treasury to admire its legendary candlelit facade. A spectacular sight!
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Town Season Hotel or similar
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Activities
Madaba City Tour & Mount Nebo
Moderate
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Visit to Shobak Castle
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Petra By Night Excursion
Light
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6th Day: Petra
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend today exploring the famed Nabatean capital with an excursion to Petra! During the visit, discover the most important and representative monuments, sculpted into the rock by this ancient civilization. Admire the Treasury, the famous and most internationally recognised monument, as seen in one of the Indiana Jones films and other highlights, such as the Colored Tombs and the Royal Tombs. Let your imagination run wild as you learn about life here in ancient times. Petra is one of those places in the world that you must visit at least once in your life! A true wonder of the world, enjoy an unforgettable day exploring this bucket-list site. At the end of the visit, return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Petra.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Town Season Hotel or similar
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Activities
Full-Day Tour of Petra
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7th Day: Petra - Little Petra - Wadi Rum
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, head to a lesser-known site named Little Petra, located north of Petra. A narrow gorge of 2 meters wide, this rocky landscape is adorned with typical Nabatean architecture, making this one of the most unique sites in the country. Originally, Little Petra was inhabited by the Nabateans and is home to a number of tombs, water tanks and riverbeds.
Next, continue to beautiful Wadi Rum, the desert made famous by Lawrence of Arabia. Take a 4x4 excursion across the lunar-like landscape for an unforgettable experience. We recommend an optional Stargazing Excursion to discover the secrets of the night's sky!* Dinner under the stars and overnight at the camp in Wadi Rum.
*Optional Wadi Rum Stargazing Experience: Discover the secrets of the night's sky! Head to an area without light pollution and enjoy a 20-minute presentation before viewing the incredible star constellations with the help of telescopes. This excursion is weather dependent.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Mazayen Rum Camp (Deluxe ... or similar
520 Reviews
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Activities
Little Petra Tour
Moderate
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4x4 Desert Safari in Wadi Rum
Moderate
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Upgrade to a Martian Tent in Wadi Rum
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Wadi Rum Stargazing Experience
Light
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8th Day: Wadi Rum - Amman
Breakfast at the camp. At the indicated time, return to Amman and spend the rest of the day at your leisure, soaking up the culture and atmosphere of the Jordanian capital. Alternatively, why not take an optional city tour to get to know the most emblematic sights in the city?* Dinner and overnight stay in Amman.
*Optional Amman City Tour with Dinner: Explore Amman this afternoon, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom founded 7000 years ago. See the city's most emblematic sights including Amman Citadel, Hercules Temple, the Byzantine Church and the Ummayad Palace and pay a visit to the fascinating Amman Archaeological Museum. Head downtown to see the incredible Roman Amphitheatre and the old markets before exploring the newer part of the city. End the tour with an authentic Jordanian dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
ibis Amman or similar
1031 Reviews
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Activities
Amman Afternoon City Tour
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9th Day: Amman - Dubai
Breakfast* at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Dubai. Arrive in Dubai and transfer to the hotel**. The remainder of the day is free to discover this modern Emirati metropolis at your leisure. We recommend visiting the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world and a symbol of the city of 828 meters and 160 floors. Since its inauguration in 2010, it offers the best views of the desert and the city. Underneath is the largest shopping center in the world, the Dubai Mall where 1200 stores of all kinds are located. A shoppers' paradise! Overnight stay in Dubai.
*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
**You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
DoubleTree by Hilton Al B... or similar
2121 Reviews
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10th Day: Dubai
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the morning at your leisure, exploring the old town or sunning yourself on Dubai's idyllic beaches. We recommend an optional excursion to explore the older parts of the city*. At dusk, take an exciting 4x4 excursion to the desert. Pass through camel farms and spectacular desert landscapes, as the sand dunes are illuminated at sunset until arriving at a traditional camp. Here, enjoy a delicious barbeque dinner under the stars with traditional entertainment including Belly Dancing (except during the month of Ramadan), waterpipes and camel rides. Return to the hotel and overnight stay in Dubai.
*Optional Half-Day Classic Dubai Tour: Visit the Bastakia neighbourhood, home to old merchant houses and cafes, and learn about Dubai's history with included entrance to the Dubai Museum. Take a traditional river taxi, known as an 'Abra' across Dubai Creek to the aromatic souks of Old Dubai, filled with stalls selling exotic spices and golden wares.
Note: This optional excursion operates on Friday afternoons and Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday mornings only.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
DoubleTree by Hilton Al B... or similar
2121 Reviews
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Activities
4x4 Desert Safari Excursion
Moderate
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Half-Day Classic Dubai Tour
Moderate
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11th Day: Dubai
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, enjoying a shopping spree in Dubai's fabulous malls or relaxing at your leisure on the beach. We recommend an optional tour of the city's modern attractions*. Overnight stay in Dubai.
*Optional Half-Day Modern Dubai Tour: Visit the most emblematic sights in the city starting at the Souk Madinat Jumeirah, a traditional arabian bazaar and popular marketplace where you can find typical hand-made crafts. Next, travel to the man-made palm-shaped island of Palm Jumeirah to see the amazing Atlantis Hotel before heading back to the city on the monorail. Afterwards, explore glittering Dubai Marina, a man-made canal city and one of the most sought-after neighbourhoods in Dubai and end the trip in the Burj Khalifa area (entrance not included) and back to the hotel.
Note: This optional excursion operates on Mondays and Fridays only. You will have the option to be dropped off at the Dubai Mall for some shopping and return to the hotel on your own.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
DoubleTree by Hilton Al B... or similar
2121 Reviews
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Activities
Half-Day Modern Dubai Tour
Moderate
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12th Day: Dubai - US
Breakfast* at the hotel**. Sadly, it's time to bring your journey through Jordan and Dubai to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip.
*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
**You will have the option to add late check-out on departure in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your booking now, as they are subject to availability.
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Categories Available:
charm
From $2,599
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- Accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
- 1 night in a Tent Camp in Wadi Rum.
superior
From $2,799
- Accommodation in Superior category hotels.
- 1 night in a Tent Camp in Wadi Rum.
luxury
From $3,299
- Accommodation in Luxury category hotels.
- 1 night in a Martian Tent in Wadi Rum.
Accommodation: 10 Nights
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The price includes
- Departures from main US airports.
- International flights: US - Amman, Dubai - US.
- Flight: Amman - Dubai.
- 10 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels and a Tent Camp in Wadi Rum.*more informationSee hotels included
- 10 breakfasts and 8 dinners.**more information
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary with an English-speaking guide.***more informationSee itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- Free visa on arrival.****more information
- 4x4 excursion in Wadi Rum in Jordan and 4x4 desert excursion with dinner in Dubai.
Not included
Drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in "What's included".
Tourist tax in Dubai: 20 AED ($6 approx.) per room per night (paid directly to the hotel).
If you arrive in the early hours between 00:00 and 11:30, you must add the optional early check-in to have access to your room immediately. You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process.
Please note: maximum group size is 35 people in Jordan.
*If you arrive in the early hours between 00:00 and 11:30, you must add the optional early check-in to have access to your room immediately. You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process.
*Possibility to upgrade to a Martian Tent in Wadi Rum in the next step of the booking process.
*Important notes regading accommodation:
None of the camps offered in Wadi Rum can be considered as a Luxury option as Luxury camps do not exist in Wadi Rum. All the camps are operated by Bedouins, not Hoteliers. The standard of service is equal between camps but can't be considered equal in comparison to the other hotels offered in the tour.
Tent types and allocation in Wadi Rum are the same for both Charm and Superior Categories. You can upgrade to a Martian Tent during the next step of the booking process, or select our Luxury accommodation category as the Martian tent comes included.
**Upgrade to full-board by adding 6 lunches in local restaurants in the next step of the booking process.
**Dinner box supplement (per box/dinner) for the first night is available in the next step of the booking process.
To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.
***Please note: the order of the itinerary in Jordan may differ depending on your arrival day at the destination.
Monday and Saturday: 2 nights Amman, 2 nights Petra, 1 night Wadi Rum, 2 nights Amman.
Tuesday and Sunday: 1 night Amman, 2 nights Petra, 1 night Wadi Rum, 3 nights Amman.
Friday: 3 nights Amman, 2 nights Petra, 1 night Wadi Rum, 1 night Amman.
***The optional Classic Dubai Tour, available on day 3 of the itinerary, operates on Friday afternoons and Monday, Wednesday and Sunday mornings only. The optional Modern Dubai Tour, available on day 4 of the itinerary, operates on Mondays and Fridays only.
***The order of the visits and times of the activities are subject to change at the destination due to logistical reasons. The planned visits will be carried out in any case. Therefore, we don't recommend booking independent activities until you reach your destination.
****Important: If you have purchased the full package with Exoticca, including flights, please note that a copy of the passports of all travelers must be sent to customerservice@exoticca.com once your reservation is complete to arrange your visa. To obtain your free visa upon arrival, managed by our travel partner in Jordan, we require your complete Passport information and a copy as well at least 30 days prior to your departure.
Entry requirements
Passport with a minimum of six months validity. One page required for stamp.
Visa
A visa is mandatory. This is issued on arrival to the country.
Currency
Jordanian Dinar.
Language
Arabic.
Electricity
220 V. European style plug
Health
There are no mandatory vaccinations for travelers from the U.S.
Time zone
UTC + 02:00.
Other useful information
You should always bargain when you go shopping.
Tourist Office website
http://sp.visitjordan.com
Important: Please note that professional cameras, such as those with big zoom lenses, drones of any kind and tripods of any kind are not allowed in Jordan. Bringing these objects into the country can cause delays at the airport so please leave these items at home.
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
Due to adverse weather conditions and/or for safety reasons and/or need to the smoothness of the trip run by our group partner, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary are subject to changes and/or cancellations without notice.
Children: 0 - 11 years.
Please note: there are no triple rooms in Jordan hotels and the extra bed are fold-out style, smaller in size than a standard single bed. Triple rooms are not bigger or more spacious because they are occupied by 3 people.
For a three-person occupancy, the only option would be to have one double bed or two single beds and a rollaway or sofa bed. This option is only available under request through our call center.
If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +1 888-488-0592 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.
While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.
Room allocation: We will do our best to accommodate your family in the same room. If availability doesn't permit this, we guarantee your family will be accommodated as close together as possible. Children will always be accomodated in a room with at least 1 adult.
Booster seats: Not available in all destinations. Feel free to take your own if you need one.
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