Ancient Treasury facade carved in rose-red rock at Petra, Jordan

Classic Jordan: Amman & Petra (2 Nights) Sunday

2 Nights Sunday Arrival Jordan group Tour

Tour Highlights

✓ Jerash ancient Roman city with colonnaded streets
✓ Amman panoramic city tour
✓ Petra, the ancient Nabatean rose-red city and Treasury
✓ Madaba mosaic map of the Holy Land
✓ Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 (Sunday): Welcome to Jordan / Jerash / Amman

Drive from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem to the Sheikh Hussein border crossing to Jordan. After border formalities, drive to Jerash, city of the Decapolis, located about 45km north of Amman in the fertile heights of the Gilad. Visit the ancient Roman city with colonnaded streets, baths, the hilltop temple, and more. Drive to Amman for a panoramic city tour of the Jordanian capital. Overnight: Amman

Day 2 (Monday): Amman / Petra

After an early breakfast, travel south to Wadi Musa, the modern village of Petra. Ride on horseback to the Siq (canyon) and then on foot to Petra, the ancient capital of the Nabateans from the 3rd century B.C. to the 2nd century A.D. Visit the interesting monuments such as the Treasury (El Khazneh), the field of tombs, obelisks, and the altar (Al Madhbah), where you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the entire city. Overnight: Petra

Day 3 (Tuesday): Madaba / Mount Nebo / Back to Israel

Drive to Madaba to see the ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land and ruins of historical sites. Continue to Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land. On a clear day you can see the Jordan Valley, Jericho, and the Dead Sea. Visit the remains of the Byzantine church with a mosaic floor. Return to the border and continue to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. Overnight: Tel Aviv or Jerusalem

Package Includes

  • Shared transfers on arrival and departure
  • 2 nights accommodation in the category reserved
  • Touring with an English-speaking guide
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel
  • Entrance fees to the sites visited as per itinerary

Not Included

  • Border taxes ($65 per person; subject to change)
  • A valid visa to Jordan ($60 per person)

Notes

  • Children under the age of 5 are not permitted on the tour
  • During high season/holidays, the second night in Jordan might take place in Amman instead of Petra
  • Border tax costs are subject to change according to the border crossing used
  • Program is subject to change due to local conditions