This private walking holiday to Jordan is designed for those who like to get out-and-about and see the country on two feet. We have designed a series of day-walks which allow you to see all the highlights, but also marvel at the natural beauty of Jordan’s stunning landscapes. You will of course be looked after by a superb team of private drivers and personal guides throughout.
You begin in Amman and spend your first two nights in Jordan’s capital city. We suggest spending the following morning at the incredible Roman city of Jerash. You will walk around this spectacular site with your private guide, taking about three hours. You’ll be greeted by the imposing triple-arched gateway built to honour the Emperor Hadrian’s arrival at Jerash in 129 AD. Next, you will visit the Temples of Zeus, the mile-long Street of Columns, Cardo Maximus, the colonnaded streets, and more than 17 churches that were found in Jerash.
Return to Amman for an immersive walking tour of the city. As well seeing as the famous Citadel and the Roman Amphitheatre, you will dip into the souks and see a little of modern Amman.
The following day, you will be driven south along the historic King’s Highway. You will stop at the interesting biblical cites of Madaba and Mt Nebo en route. You will arrive at the pretty village of Dana, which is perched on the edge of the dramatic Wadi Dana. You’ll stay at the incredible Dana Guest House, and that night feast on traditional Jordanian fare. The next day, you will walk down from Dana Guest House to Feynan Eco Lodge, taking about five hours. The reserve’s terrain drops 1500m to sea-level, and the geology switches from limestone to sandstone to granite, all seen during the walk. You often pass nomadic bedouins along the who who invite you for a cup of tea. This trek is the starting point, and best portion of the Dana to Petra trek which was voted one of the World’s Best Hikes by National Geographic.
Drive to Petra where you will spend three nights. That night, you might like to experience a little taste of Jordanian cuisine at Petra Kitchen. The following day will be a full day inside Petra, seeing the main sights in the morning, followed by the three-hour Wadi Farasa trek in the afternoon. This trek takes you to hidden tombs around Petra that many tourists don’t visit. That night you can return to Petra for ‘Petra by Night‘.
The second day in Petra involves another day trek as you walk up Jebel Haroun for the best views you can experience in Petra. This six-hour strenuous the mountain is thought to be the biblical Mt Hor – the burial place of Moses’ brother Aaron. You also go via Snake Monument, an eroded stone pillar capped with a serpentine form appears to keep guard over the periphery of the Ancient City of Petra. For those who want a more leisurely trek, we suggest the three-hour ‘Backdoor into Petra‘ trek from Little Petra to the Monastery.
Your walking holiday in Jordan then turns to the vast, beautiful desert of Wadi Rum. You first set out on the Makharas Canyon Hike. This is a three-hour walk in the vicinity of Wadi Rum’s famed ‘Seven Pillars of Wisdom’ combines a magical canyon, red sands and grand views of Jebel Barrah and Umm Nfoos. The second day involves a mixture of a jeep drive through the desert and a two-hour walk guided Barragh Canyon Hike. This allows you to see the most picturesque corners of Wadi Rum. For those more active, we could include the walk up the summit of Jebel Umm Ad Dami (1,854m) – Jordan’s highest mountain. This is usually only advised for experienced walkers.
You then head back north to the Dead Sea for two days of R&R where you can dip into the superb spas to massage your well-worked legs. For those guests who are more active, you could take the Wadi Mujib trail.
| £3135 | - | £3580 |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | Gold |
| Days | Location | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1-2 | Amman | The House Boutique Suites Four Seasons Amman |
| Day 3 | Dana | Dana Guest House Dana Guest House |
| Day 4 | Feynan | Feynan Eco Lodge Feynan Eco Lodge |
| Day 5-7 | Petra | Old Village Resort Movenpick Petra |
| Day 8-9 | Wadi Rum | Sun City Wadi Rum Bespoke Hideaways Discovery Bedu Camp |
| Day 10-11 | Dead Sea | Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa Kempinski Ishtar |
| Day 12 | Amman | Fly Home |
Land at Amman International Airport. On arrival you will be met by a Millis Potter representative and transferred to your chosen hotel in Amman.
In the morning, you will travel north of Amman to the Roman city of Jerash. You’ll be greeted by the imposing triple-arched gateway built to honor the Emperor Hadrian’s arrival at Jerash in 129 AD. Next, you will visit the Temples of Zeus, the mile-long Street of Columns, Cardo Maximus, the colonnaded streets, and more than 17 churches that were found in Jerash. Return to Amman in the afternoon and enjoy a city tour, including a visit to the old and new parts of the city as well as the Citadel and the Roman Amphitheatre.
Drive to Dana via Madaba, Mt. Nebo, and Kerak. Some of the world’s finest Byzantine mosaics are found in Madaba, as is the oldest known map of the Holy Land. Mt. Nebo, thought to be the burial site of Moses, boasts a splendid view of the Dead Sea. Dana is perched on the edge of Wadi Dana, with dramatic views to match.
This is possibly our favourite day-walk in Jordan. The downhill walk of about 16kms takes about 5-6 hours. During this time you pass through three different bio-geological zones – from limestone to sandstone and finally granite. As you walk down the wadi, the flora and fauna changes at almost every turn. We pass through green canyons where mistletoe sprouts, and pistachio and fig trees grow. You finish at Feynan which is at sea-level and sits on the northern part of the Great Rift Valley. So far, a total of 894 plant species, 190 bird species, 37 mammal species and 36 reptile species have been recorded in the Reserve, of which 25 are known to be endangered.
Today, you can have a light walk in and around Feynan Eco Lodge before setting off to Petra. You can stop at one or both of the two superb Crusader Castles en route, Kerak or Shobak. That evening, you have the option of trying your hand at a little Jordanian cooking at Petra Kitchen.
You will have the whole day to walk around the legendary “Rose Red City” of Petra. Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. Most of the 800 monuments in Petra are carved out of solid rock. You will have a chance to see the spectacular Treasury, the 8,000-seat amphitheatre, the Temple of the Winged Lions, and other monuments. You will also complete the three-hour Wadi Farasa trail. This allows you to see elements of Hidden Petra, that many tourists don’t discover. This evening, see Petra by Night.
Today, you have two options. You can begin by seeing Little Petra, and then taking the three-hour ‘backdoor’ walk into Petra via the Monastery. For those who want a more challenging climb, you can walk up Jebel Haroun to witness the best views you can experience in Petra. This six-hour strenuous the mountain is thought to be the biblical Mt Hor – the burial place of Moses’ brother Aaron. You also go via Snake Monument, an eroded stone pillar capped with a serpentine form appears to keep guard over the periphery of the Ancient City of Petra.
Today, you will be driven to Wadi Rum, a drive of about an hour. You first set out on the Makharas Canyon Hike. This is a three-hour walk in the vicinity of Wadi Rum’s famed ‘Seven Pillars of Wisdom’ combines a magical canyon, red sands and grand views of Jebel Barrah and Umm Nfoos.
The second day involves a mixture of a jeep drive through the desert and a two-hour walk guided Barragh Canyon Hike. This allows you to see the most picturesque corners of Wadi Rum. These include the Khazali Canyon, Lawrence’s Spring, and the rock-bridges of Jabal Burdah and Umm Fruth. For those more active, we could include the walk up the summit of Jebel Umm Ad Dami (1,854m) – Jordan’s highest mountain. This is usually only advised for experienced walkers.
You then drive back to the Dead Sea (about 3 hours driving) for some R&R. We suggest a gentle day, admiring the wonderful sunset this evening.
For those with an appetite for further adventure, set out on the Wadi Mujub Trail. The trail takes you into the a water-filled canyon that usually gets up to your waist. We only suggest this for fit and active guests, and you have more than deserved a day in one of the Dead Sea spas, or a day relaxing with a good book!
You are just 45 minutes drive from the International Airport in Amman for your flight home.
This classic eight-day private tour of Jordan explores the rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes of Jordan. You'll have your own private driver in a modern air-conditioned vehicle and we will provide the finest private guides to bring this magical destination to life.
We arrange totally bespoke trips and design an itinerary that is designed around you. You may have seen a suggested itinerary that we can base your plans around, or we can start with a blank sheet and paper and design something from scratch. You can leave a phone number and suggest a time to call you back, and we can also arrange to do this during the evenings or at weekends if you are busy during the daytime. We can also meet up with you in you fancy a coffee and are based in and around London.