Grand Tour of Jordan

This comprehensive private Grand Tour takes you through Jordan from tip to toe. If you are visiting only once, we suggest giving the country two weeks to reveal its secrets. So, alongside the main highlights, you explore the little-visited corners too. As ever, you travel privately with your own driver and expert guides throughout.

Amman, Jerash and Ajloun

Begin with three nights in Amman. So you head north to the Roman city of Jerash and the hilltop castle of Ajloun. Another day explores the Desert Castles to the east. These include 8th-century Qasr Kharraneh and the frescoed Qasr Amra, a UNESCO site. Meanwhile, Qasr Azraq is where Lawrence wintered in 1917. You stay at The House Boutique Suites.

The King’s Highway to Dana

Next, drive south along the King’s Highway to the Dana Nature Reserve. So you stop at Madaba, with its famous mosaic map, and Mt Nebo. You spend two nights in this off-the-beaten-track corner at the Dana Guest House. The following day, walk down to the Feynan Eco Lodge. Along the way, Bedouin often invite you for a cup of tea.

Aqaba: A Coastal Break

Then continue to the Red Sea town of Aqaba, pausing at the Crusader castles of Kerak and Shobak. So you enjoy a welcome break midway through the tour. Here you can snorkel or dive the coral, or simply rest by the pool. You stay at the Kempinski Aqaba. As a result, you recharge before the desert.

A Night in Wadi Rum

Next, turn north to the dramatic desert of Wadi Rum, Lawrence’s old stamping ground. So you head out on a jeep safari across the red sands. We can also add a camel ride or a dawn balloon flight. You stay at Sun City, deep in the desert.

Three Days in Petra

Then drive an hour to Petra for three nights and two full days. So your first day takes in the Siq, the Treasury and the Monastery. The second explores Hidden Petra, the High Place of Sacrifice and the Wadi Farasa trail. So you uncover the corners most visitors miss. You stay at the Old Village Resort.

R&R on the Dead Sea

Finally, end on the banks of the Dead Sea for three full days of rest. So you can float in the buoyant water and unwind in the spas. For the curious, add a cultural trip to Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan and Lot’s Cave. You stay at the Hilton Dead Sea. As a result, the tour ends in calm.

Where You Stay

Naturally, the hotels add real character. First, The House Boutique Suites in Amman and the Dana Guest House. Then the Kempinski Aqaba and a Wadi Rum camp. Finally, the Old Village Resort in Petra and the Hilton on the Dead Sea.

Who It Suits

Above all, this suits travellers wanting Jordan in full. For example, it is ideal for a once-in-a-lifetime visit. Equally, it rewards anyone with two weeks to spare. Couples and small groups enjoy it most.

Best Time to Travel

Generally, spring and autumn are ideal for this long route. By contrast, high summer is very hot inland and in the desert. Winter, meanwhile, is mild on the coast but cool at altitude. So we tailor the timing to your plans. Either way, we advise on the ideal window for your dates.

The Hidden Corners

The real reward here is going deeper. So you reach the Desert Castles, Ajloun and Dana. Meanwhile, the coastal break at Aqaba refreshes you midway. Few short tours include such variety. As a result, you see a fuller picture of Jordan.

A Land of Layers

Each stop has its own character. First come Roman ruins and Crusader castles. Then the wild reserve of Dana. Soon after, the Red Sea and the desert. Finally, Petra and the Dead Sea. So the country unfolds in full.

Designed Around You

As ever, this is only a starting point. So we shape the pace, the route and the hotels to suit. In the end, the tour is entirely your own.

A Coastal Interlude

The break in Aqaba is cleverly timed. So you rest midway, between Dana and the desert. Meanwhile, the Red Sea offers a change of scene entirely. As a result, you reach Petra refreshed.

Who It Suits

Above all, this suits travellers with time to see it all. For example, it is ideal for a first, thorough visit. Equally, it rewards those happy to cover some distance. Couples and small groups enjoy it most.

A Comprehensive Journey

In the end, few tours show Jordan so completely. So you take in castles, canyons, desert and sea. Meanwhile, the same driver makes it all flow. As a result, you leave feeling you have truly seen the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why two weeks?

Simply put, it lets you see the famous sights and the hidden corners alike. So you never feel rushed. As a result, you leave with a complete picture of Jordan.

Is there a lot of driving?

There are some long but scenic days, broken by overnights. Helpfully, you keep the same driver throughout. So the journey becomes part of the experience.

When is the best time to go?

Generally, spring and autumn are most comfortable. We will advise on timing for your dates.

Can it be tailored?

Entirely. The pace, the route and the hotels are all shaped around you. Simply share your dates and interests, and we will craft the rest.