Jordan High Adventure Tours & Trip Packages

Jordan High Adventure Tours & Trips

332 Jordan trips. Tours from 83 tour companies. 1,121 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Golden Triangle Tour
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5/5 Excellent
7 reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Why we love them
With their deep local expertise, they can show travelers all the off-the-beaten-path gems and offer a truly authentic experience.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Aqaba, Petra, Wadi Rum

Highlights

  • Explore Petra
  • Discover the town of Aqaba
  • Explore Wadi Rum desert
  • Enjoy camel ride from Wadi Rum

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I booked a trip with Why Jordan Tours in February. Working with Ahmad, to plan the trip, was a great experience. We communicated via email and he was always very quick getting back to me with any questions I had. On our arrival in Jordan, we were greeted by a representative who brought us to our driver. Our driver, Mohammad, gave us his phone number. This way we were able to communicate with him, via What's App, if we had any questions or concerns. Mohammad was excellent and did everything to ensure we had a great time visiting the sights he drove us to. We visited Amman, Jerash, Mt. Nebo, Madaba, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Bethany, and the Dead Sea. All the guided tours booked for us were excellent. It was very nice having either Mohammad, or a tour guide for the area we were visiting, buy our tickets and get us into the sites. The hotels booked by Ahmad were all very nice and the night we spent in the Wadi Rum Camp was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend Why Jordan Tours for your travels in Jordan. Thanks again Ahmad and Mohammad."

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Fly & Drive
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5/5 Excellent
7 reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
With their deep local expertise, they can show travelers all the off-the-beaten-path gems and offer a truly authentic experience.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Aqaba, Dead Sea, Madaba, Petra, Wadi Rum

Highlights

  • Enjoy Madaba
  • Visits to the Madaba Museum, Archaeological Park
  • Visit Amman
  • Explore one of the seven world wonders
  • Visit the Aqaba Bird watching

Themes

Education / Learning, High Adventure, Singles Travel

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I booked a trip with Why Jordan Tours in February. Working with Ahmad, to plan the trip, was a great experience. We communicated via email and he was always very quick getting back to me with any questions I had. On our arrival in Jordan, we were greeted by a representative who brought us to our driver. Our driver, Mohammad, gave us his phone number. This way we were able to communicate with him, via What's App, if we had any questions or concerns. Mohammad was excellent and did everything to ensure we had a great time visiting the sights he drove us to. We visited Amman, Jerash, Mt. Nebo, Madaba, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Bethany, and the Dead Sea. All the guided tours booked for us were excellent. It was very nice having either Mohammad, or a tour guide for the area we were visiting, buy our tickets and get us into the sites. The hotels booked by Ahmad were all very nice and the night we spent in the Wadi Rum Camp was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend Why Jordan Tours for your travels in Jordan. Thanks again Ahmad and Mohammad."

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Dana to Petra Trek - 8 Days
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Madaba, Petra

Highlights

  • Follow the most famous section of the 'Jordan Trail' from Dana to Petra
  • Explore Dana Nature Reserve
  • Walk amongst sculpted sandstone, through deep gorges and across high ridges, climbing gradually up to 1100m at the high viewpoint above Petra
  • Camp Bedouin style under the desert stars
  • Explore Petra - UNESCO-listed Nabataean city that was all but lost to the modern world until its rediscovery in 1812
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Themes

Cultural, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"On the Go Tours has provided my mom and I with an outstanding experience from start to finish. The real star of the show though was our tour guide, Omar! Omar impressed our whole group with his extremely high level of knowledge, attentiveness to the group’s needs, and overall attention to detail. It is apparent that he has built many connections throughout the country and puts a great deal of effort into showing the best of what Morocco has to offer. His passions for history, biology, music, and language specifically shine through. He speaks beautiful English and all the local languages of Berber language, Moroccan Arabic, and French (as well as others such as German!). He loves answering questions and learning more to better his tour guide skill set. On top of all that he has a great sense of humour and is quite the showman when it comes to song and dance! This trip would not have been the same without Omar. 5 stars all the way! Beautiful, culturally enriching experience!"

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Trek Jordan - 7 days
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Dead Sea, Jordan Valley, Madaba, Petra

Highlights

  • Jordan Trail Trek – Spend three days trekking along part of the Jordan Trail through scenic rugged mountain countryside
  • UNESCO-listed Petra – Tour the Rose Red City and discover highlights including the iconic Treasury and the Monastery
  • Mt Nebo – Enjoy panoramic views of Jerusalem, Jericho and the Jordan River Valley from the summit of this holy site
  • Madaba – Explore the highlights of the city and see the famous mosaic map of the Middle East on the floor of St George Church
  • Beidha – Discover the 9,000 year old Neolithic settlement and the lesser-known site of Little Petra

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"On the Go Tours has provided my mom and I with an outstanding experience from start to finish. The real star of the show though was our tour guide, Omar! Omar impressed our whole group with his extremely high level of knowledge, attentiveness to the group’s needs, and overall attention to detail. It is apparent that he has built many connections throughout the country and puts a great deal of effort into showing the best of what Morocco has to offer. His passions for history, biology, music, and language specifically shine through. He speaks beautiful English and all the local languages of Berber language, Moroccan Arabic, and French (as well as others such as German!). He loves answering questions and learning more to better his tour guide skill set. On top of all that he has a great sense of humour and is quite the showman when it comes to song and dance! This trip would not have been the same without Omar. 5 stars all the way! Beautiful, culturally enriching experience!"

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Jordan family adventure
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Amman, Dead Sea, Jerash, Jordan Valley, Kerak Castle, Madaba, Petra, Wadi Rum

Themes

Family Friendly, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"What an amazing first class fabulous and fantastic trip to South Africa with our wonderful friends. Andy Freeman from Audley Travel organised an excellent trip starting in Cape Town for 5 days then driving down the Garden Route stopping in Swellendam, Plettenberg Bay, Wilderness, Oudtshoorn, Franschoek and finishing with the most wonderful Safari at Rock Fig which was excellent. There wasn't one thing we could fault about the whole 17 day trip (albeit we may have changed a couple of things) but it was outstanding. Thanks so much Andy and would 110% recommend it to anyone. South Africa was simply stunning and the people were fabulous. Love The Drewerys & Griffins xx"

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Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids 2022
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4.2/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Abu Simbel, Amman, Aswan, Dead Sea, Jerash, Jordan Valley, Luxor Temple, Madaba, Memphis, Petra, Pyramid of Giza, Sphinx, Temple of Karnak, Temple of Zeus, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Wadi Rum

Highlights

  • Explore biblical lands untouched by time from atop Mt. Nebo
  • at sandstone Petra
  • and in ancient Roman cities surrounding Jordan's Dead Sea shores. Sail down the River Nile on a journey that spans 5
  • 000 years of history in the world's oldest civilization. Visit pyramids
  • temples and tombs that speak volumes about the lives of Egyptian kings and queens
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Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Holy Land

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I booked the Yellowstone tour with Tauck expecting so much more with the accommodations, food, and tour director based on the price point. We were sadly disappointed but still tried to enjoy the experience. Rooms were dirty, food were often buffets and other group dinners with some food inedible. We noticed other tours staying in our hotels and paying much less for their tours. One positive was we never touched our luggage which was nice but my small suitcase was damaged during one transfer. Word to the wise… read their emails thoroughly as the email we received a few weeks before our trip reads like a disclaimer for poor service and accommodations."

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Petra, Mt. Nebo & Best Of Israel 12 Day Tour
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Bethlehem, Dead Sea, Galilee, Jericho, Jerusalem, Jordan Valley, Madaba, Nazareth, Petra, Tel Aviv

Highlights

  • See the Roman Amphitheatre and aqueduct, and then journey on to Mt. Carmel
  • See the Pool of Bethesda, Stephen's Gate and St. Ann’s Church.
  • Visit the Nazareth Village - a wonderful recreation of Biblical times with costumed guides.
  • Visit the ancient Fisherman Boat followed by a relaxing cruise on the Sea of Galilee.
  • Visit to Magdala, home town of Mary Magdalene.
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Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Religious

What travelers are saying

"I would leave 6 stars but I can't. We have been on tour 3 times to Israel with Pilgrim Tours and every time has been over the top.we have great transportation, 5 star hotels, and educated guides. In our 3 trips we have not had any complaints and we went at the end of covid and this time during war! We were always safe. We never felt afraid and would go back, well actually we are already planning our 4th trip! We love Pilgrim Tours"

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Jordan - Land of Contrasts
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4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum

Highlights

  • Enjoy the panoramic view from Ajloun Castle.
  • Experience the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth.
  • Hike from Dana to Feynan with a private guide.
  • Explore the red rose rock city Petra.
  • Do a four-wheel drive in Wadi Rum desert.
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Themes

Cultural, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"We had 5 nights-6 days custom made tour. With some constrains we had, it was a well arranged tour, as required. Helpful driver cum general guide but not overbearing. delivered all commitments. All the best to them."

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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
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Visits

Amman, Aqaba, Dead Sea, Jerash, Jerusalem, Madaba, Petra, Wadi Rum

Highlights

  • A journey through the best of Jordan, from Roman ruins to the Red Sea
  • Spend two full days exploring the tombs and temples of The Rose Red City of Petra
  • Experience Bedouin living at a secluded traditional camp on the sands of Wadi Rum

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

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Premium Jordan
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Amman, Dana Biosphere reserve, Dead Sea, Jerash, Jordan Valley, Madaba, Petra, Shobak, Wadi Rum

Highlights

  • Spend a day exploring the majesty and mystery of Petra, embark on a 4WD drive adventure through wind-swept rock formations of Wadi Rum and experience the unique sensation of floating in the Dead Sea.
  • Lift the lid on Jordanian cuisine when you dine in a fantastic local restaurant in Amman, and learn the tricks of the trade during an immersive cooking class run by three sisters in the home of their grandmother.
  • Experience isolated elegance during your Feature Stay at a comfortable Bedouin-style camp in Wadi Rum. Enjoy modern comforts while being surrounded by the vast desert, natural sandstone sculptures and a sky jewelled with stars.
  • Embrace local life as you travel with a passionate Jordanian leader, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the communities and historic sites you visit.
  • Join your Bedouin hosts in Wadi Rum for an Exclusive Experience to remember. Tuck into a traditional dinner cooked in a zarb (underground oven) while learning about the Bedouin way of life.
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Themes

Cultural, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

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Explore Jordan
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Dead Sea, Jerash, Madaba, Petra, Wadi Rum

Highlights

  • Visit the ancient ruins of jerash and petra
  • Watch a cooking demonstration and taste local specialties
  • Float in the dead sea
  • Thunder through the red-hued desertscapes of wadi rum
  • Enjoy a lecture from an archaeologist

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Jordan Experience (Small Groups, Summer, Dead Sea Extension)
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
They really care about everyone's individual needs on each tour and they have an incredible attention to detail.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • The Ruins of Mount Nebo, Explore the Ancient City of Petra
  • Jerash: Feel like you have stepped 2,000 years back in time as your Travel Director guides you through this marvelous ancient metropolis - now the finest surviving example of a Greco-Roman city in the world!
  • Petra: Explore the ancient and hidden 'rose-red' city, as you journey with your Travel Director, through the winding, dark passageway, between rock walls up to 200 meters high. See the Treasury and explore the Roman Amphitheater and ancient tombs.
  • Wadi Rum: Enjoy beautiful desert scenery as you make your way on a jeep safari deep into the heart of Wadi Rum's majestic desert.
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4.7/5 Excellent
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Why we love them
Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.
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Jordan Discovery

The Jordan Discovery tour was absolutely fabulous. Fantastic itinerary- at first didn’t think would need 2 days in Petra, but walking back after 2nd day, was so glad...

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I had an amazing holiday. It's such a beautiful, safe and welcomin...

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Jordan Discovery

This was an excellent trip, so very interesting. I can not pick out one highlight from Jerash to Aqaba. If you go on this trip and if you are lucky enough to have th...

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The trip was brilliant… couldn’t recommend more highly!

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Discover Jordan was an incredible experience. The itinerary was jam packed, but Jordan has a lot to offer and the program lets you get a taste of it all. Petra was l...

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Jordan Tour Selection Trips

  • Jordan is surprisingly rich in cultural opportunities beyond the major sights that draw international travelers. Be sure to research and add these to your itinerary so you can learn about Jordanian and Middle Eastern history.
  • There are tour and accommodation opportunities for every budget in Jordan. From luxurious ecolodges to stone huts with few amenities, you can indulge or save as much as you like in Jordan.
  • Tipping is an important part of every tour experience in Jordan; be prepared with cash on hand for any activities you book or guides you hire.
  • Jordanians are extremely hospitable, and it’s a fine line between avoiding scams and being rude. Generally, if someone offers you tea, it will likely be a few dollars but doesn’t come with an expectation that you buy anything else.
  • As an Islamic country, Jordanians observe the traditional holidays like Ramadan (usually one month between June and July) and abstain from alcohol. You can buy beer and wine at most major hotel chains though, should you wish to imbibe.
  • While it is possible to visit Jordan without an escort or guide, unless you are fluent in Arabic and familiar with travel customs in the Middle East, it may get tricky or uncomfortable at police checkpoints and other administrative situations.

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Best Time to Travel to Jordan

The best time to travel to Jordan is from March to May when temperatures are in the high 60s and low 70 degrees Fahrenheit. In June through September, temperatures in Amman reach to about 90 degrees Fahrenheit. In the south in Aqaba, the beaches get to a balmy 104 degrees Fahrenheit in July.

Will I Visit Petra On My Jordan Tour?

Yes. Petra is a must-see one of the “Seven Wonders of the World” and UNESCO designated site that is on nearly every Jordan itinerary simply because visitors can’t go to Jordan, especially on their first visit to the country, without seeing Petra.

Group Tours

Most tours to Jordan include entrance fees into Petra and other sites but be sure to read the fine print or ask an agent. Many of the tour operators who don't include the entrance fee offer it at a discounted rate.

Multi-Day Passes

Traveling on your own without a guide, entrance to Petra on a one- to three-day pass starts roughly at $70.50 (50 JOD) to $ $85 (60 JOD). You can only get this rate only if you’ve stayed overnight in Jordan before going to Petra. You can get a refund for the difference upon showing proof of staying in Jordan for more than one day otherwise you will have to pay the one-day fee.

One-Day Traveler

If you are traveling to Jordan on a day-visa the one-day cost is roughly $127 (90 JOD).

Nighttime Candlelight Petra

Petra lights up at night with hundreds of candles three times a week. To see Petra at night it’s an additional $16 (15 JOD).

Group Discounts

There are no group discounts for the entry fee to Petra.

What is the Weather Like in Jordan?

The weather fluctuates upon the season and location in Jordan. Temperatures rise to stifling hot during the summertime, June through August.

September through February temperatures range from pleasant to bitter cold and rain in the desert and mountains but are perfectly balmy and warm at the Red Sea.

March through May is when the weather is best with warm days and cool evenings. The spring weather brings out the flowers in the Jordan Valley.

Depending on the time of the year, expect to wear layers that can easily be stripped away or put on.

Protect your skin from the hot Middle Eastern sunrays with sunscreen or a special sunscreen shirt.

Dress Code for Traveling in Jordan

Jordan is a modern Muslim society, but modesty is the best practice. Exposure of skin offends men and women.

Women

  • When not in more fashionable westernized cities, Amman and Aqaba, where tighter fitting dresses and skirts are accompanied by loose leggings, it’s best to wear long skirts or loose trousers or jeans and cover your shoulders and upper arms.
  • Wear a modest swimsuit with a cover or swim in shorts and a t-shirt even at resorts and tourist spots.
  • Is your hair dry? Wet hair implies recently having sex to onlookers in public. You might want to dry your hair before you step out of your room for the day.
  • Girls not in scarves keep their hair up above their shoulders. It’s a simple fashion statement that might win you some points or unwanted attention by doing the same.

Men

  • T-shirts are alright, but a nice light buttoned shirt is even better. Men are more formal in Jordan.
  • Long trousers or jeans suffice as decent attire for men.
  • Never go topless. Jordan men simply don’t do it.
  • It’s custom to remove shoes before entering homes and places of worship, never expose to bottom of your feet as it’s considered disrespectful.

Other Cultural Customs

Women

  • Eye contact with strangers, particularly men, isn’t advised. Sunglasses help shield your gaze when speaking with someone, especially men.
  • Make sure you pack enough tampons and pads they are difficult to acquire in Jordan and the experience of having to purchase sanitary products is embarrassing.
  • Take the back seat in taxis, ride shares, and other private cars.
  • Sit next to other women when in a vehicle and be accompanied by at least one other woman when going out.
  • Brush off any advances and inappropriate gropes as a part of the experience unless a serious line is crossed. If harassment continues after politely maneuvering yourself out of the situation then firmly loudly yell, imshi, translated into English means go away, is pronounced phonetically as it’s spelled sounding like im-she. Community members will take notice and step in to assist you.
  • Always ask to take photos, especially of women, as it’s seen as an invasion of privacy, throughout the country.

Displays of Public Affection

You might take a double take, but it’s common for women to hold hands and be affectionate in public just as it is for men to do the same among each other. Being gay is also legal, but still deeply socially taboo.

However, it is not culturally appropriate for men and women to be so intimate with one another in public as the same gender. Men and women don’t touch each other in public. The exception is if a woman initiates the interaction, such as a handshake, it is appropriate.

Personal Space

What’s that? Jordanians are very friendly and someone sitting alone is an invitation that they need a friend. Space and distance to form one’s thoughts or simply enjoy the view is a Western way of being. Welcome your new friend and enjoy the moment together as not to offend.

Get into the mix, queuing up just isn’t done. If you want something you have to dive into the crowd.

Be Prepared to Drive

Jordan is not a massive country, but there are limited opportunities for non-car travel. Even bus tours are somewhat limited, based on the current number of travelers visiting Jordan. Instead, you’ll likely spend several hours every few days driving from one sight to another. Be sure to plan ahead with bottled water, snacks, and activities to pass the time.

Jordan & Beyond - Common Tour Routes

Jordan Tours From Israel

Most Israel and Jordan tours begin in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem introducing travelers to the “Land of Milk and Honey.” The route generally takes travelers to Nazareth and Haifa over to the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights into Jordan where travelers take in Jerash, Madaba, Wadi Rum and Petra before returning either to Amman or to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem.

A little larger than the state of New Jersey, drives in Israel can be as long as about 5½ hours from Metula in the north to Eilat in the south. Drive west to east takes about an hour and 45-minutes to get from the shores of the Mediterranean Sea in Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea. Jordan is about the size of Pennsylvania.

It takes about four hours to traverse the country by car from Umm Qais in the north to Aqaba in the south. Crossing Israel west to east it takes about an hour and 45-minutes. Much of Jordan to the east of the Jordan Valley and beyond is desert. Many of the sites are along the 400-mile long Jordan Trail running north to south.

Most tours take travelers to the must-see sites including Petra and Jerusalem as well as many of the other historic sites from the Golan Heights through the “City of Mosaics” Madaba and more.

Egypt & Jordan Tours

Journey through the land of Pharaohs and the Valley of Kings to the land of Nabataeans, Byzantines, Franks and Sultans on a choice of 19- to 26-day guided tours of Jordan and Egypt. Explore Pyramids of the bygone Pharaohs and civilizations into antiquity to the ruins of the Roman and Ottoman empires to Jordan’s partially and unexcavated living archeological sites.

A majority of these tours meet in and depart on the adventure from Cairo and Luxor after learning about the Pharaohs, seeing the Sphinx, and taking in the pyramids before heading to Jordan. A few tours depart from Amman and end in Cairo. Depending on the itinerary the journey will take travelers between countries by air and water and from destination to destination by land in a bus or rail.

Traveling through Jordan, the tour will experience Petra and Amman. Depending on the itinerary travelers might also see Madaba, Karak, Jerash, and other cultural and historical sites and interact with Bedouins and Jordanians through an immersion experience.

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