From $2,425 Was $2,695
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Group Tour
Easy
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(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Delight in all the desert offers during this 1-week guided tour. Journey to Jerash, a short jaunt from Amman, to see the Greco-Roman city up close: Explore the ruins of the Temples of Artemis and Zeus. Ascend to one of the holiest sites in Jordan, the 11,929-foot-tall Mount Nebo, where Moses once stood to see the Promised Land. Walk through the secret passages of the 12th Century fortress of Shobak and survey the desert that surrounds you. Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra, a city carved from red rocks and lost in time: Traverse a gorge to the city’s Treasury, an ornate tomb, and through a canyon to its Roman Amphitheater, which once seated thousands of spectators. Back in Amman, enjoy a city tour that leads you to the ruins of Citadel Hill, with spectacular views of the city below or take a guided street art tour and see the incredible graffiti.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 6 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- 1 Dinner with Wine (DW)
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Amman: During a city tour of Amman, visit the Citadel, the grand Roman Amphitheater and the Archaeological Museum.
- Amman: Explore Amman's street art scene on a guided graffiti walking tour.
Additional Included Highlights
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Authentic Dining
- Amman: Savor local flavors over dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travelers.
- Amman: Enjoy lunch at Beit Khairat Souf, a local café hosted in the home of the Bataresh family. This women-owned café aims to create a platform for local women to become financially independent. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality, supporting women empowerment in a region suffering drastically from women unemployment
- Petra: Taste authentic Jordanian flavors as you experience a traditional desert dinner when you dine at the Ammarin Bedouin camp.
- Amman: Toast to your adventures with your fellow travelers at a lively dinner.
- Madaba: Head to a local restaurant for a Farm-to-Table lunch, made with fresh local organic produce and hear how they connect with local farmers to build a community of conscious food producers.
Insight Choice
- Amman: During a city tour of Amman, visit the Citadel, the grand Roman Amphitheater and the Archaeological Museum.
- Amman: Explore Amman's street art scene on a guided graffiti walking tour.
Insight Experiences
- Aqaba: Join a Stone Mosaic Class to learn about the ancient art of mosaic design and craft your own masterpiece.
Make Travel Matter
- Amman: Visit the Iraq-Al Amir Women's Co-operative supported by the TreadRight Foundation. Learn some skills behind these traditional handicraft activities from the ladies of the cooperative and admire their work, which helps boost their financial livelihoods. The Cooperative, which is managed and run by local women, has provided training projects for more than 150 women from all villages of Wadi Seer on a variety of handicrafts. Here women are provided with job training skills enable them to gain access to economic opportunities that might not have otherwise been possible. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5 & 11: Gender Equality & Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Top Rated Highlights
- 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.
- Mount Nebo: Take in the view of Moses' Promised Land, where the ruins are a site to behold.
- Madaba: Guided by your Travel Director, see St George Church and admire the detail of the Madaba Map - a fascinating mosaic that is believed to be the earliest surviving map of the Holy land.
- Shobak: Explore the Crusader fortress and see the Crusader chapel.
Well-being
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Trip Details
Product Code: 1394
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+, Luxury
Supplier Code: 111.796A
Starts: Amman, Jordan
Finishes: Amman, Jordan
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) $2,425 ($346 /day)
Itinerary
Your journey begins in Amman, the innovative white stone capital city of Jordan. The landscape of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has remained largely unchanged for 2,000 years. On arrival at Amman International airport, you will be transferred to your hotel, where you can choose to relax and settle in or explore at your leisure. Later, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner.
Accommodation: The Boulevard Arjaan by Rotana
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast depart for Iraq Al-Amir for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Visit a women's cooperative involving women and girls from nearby Wadi Al Seer villages. The association is supported by Insight Vacations through The TreadRight Foundation and provides training and work opportunities for women in the region. Then, the journey to Jerash reveals the most beautifully preserved example of a Greco-Roman city still in existence. Enter through Hadrian's Arch, to explore the grand ruins of the Temples of Artemis and Zeus, where you can listen to the Whispering Column. Overlook the vast Oval Plaza and Cardo Maximus, the key Roman road. Enjoy an al fresco lunch of natural produce and family recipes at Beit Khairat Souf, during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This women-owned café is combatting female unemployment and aims to build a strong community of women leaders. Return to Amman where the rest of the day is at leisure.
Accommodation: The Boulevard Arjaan by Rotana
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Continue to Mount Nebo, one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan, where Moses is said to have stood and seen before him the Promised Land. In Madaba, visit the famous Greek Orthodox Church of St. George with its amazing 6th-century mosaic map depicting the entire Holy Land, stretching from Jordan and Palestine in the north to Egypt in the south. Afterwards, indulge in a Farm-to-Table lunch with fresh local organic produce, and learn how they connects with local farmers to build a community of conscious food producers. Follow the King's Highway to visit Shobak, an authentic 12th-century crusader fortress perched on the side of a rocky mountain. Admire the towers and Arabic calligraphy on the external walls before stepping inside to discover the original Crusader chapel, palace complex, and even a set of secret passages. Later, head south for one of the highlights of your journey: the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra, voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Accommodation: Grand Mercure Petra
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This day is devoted to the beautiful ‘rose-red city, half as old as time'. You enter this lost city through a narrow gorge, the Siq, with walls that rise up to 200 meters. Emerge from the path to see the magnificent Treasury (Al-Khazneh), Petra’s most iconic monument, carved out of solid rock and standing over 40 meters high. Wind your way through the canyon to explore the ancient tombs and the Roman Amphitheater, which once seated 3,000 spectators. Tonight, taste authentic Jordanian flavors as you experience a traditional desert dinner with locals amidst the stunning backdrop at the Ammarin Bedouin camp.
Accommodation: Grand Mercure Petra
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Head to Wadi Rum, the Valley of the Moon and a UNESCO Word Heritage Site recognised for its natural drama and cultural significance. Enjoy a jeep safari through its majestic, red-hued, Mars-like desert landscape, where you will see stunning rock formations and learn about the history of the area and the local Bedouin culture. In Aqaba, the only coastal city in Jordan, delve into mosaic designs during a Stone Mosaic Class—an ancient Jordanian tradition that provides a fascinating glimpse into the past.
Accommodation: Mövenpick Resort & Residence Aqaba
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast depart for Amman and explore with Insight Choice. Choose to join a guided sightseeing experience, highlighting the city’s history, architecture and culture. Alternatively, explore Amman's street art scene on a guided graffiti walking tour. Later, Check in at your hotel where the rest of your day is at leisure. Join in a lively dinner to celebrate the end of your Jordanian adventures.
Accommodation: The Boulevard Arjaan by Rotana
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
After breakfast, you are transferred to Amman Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Operator
Insight Vacations (US)
As a global leader in premium escorted travel, Insight Vacations® has been crafting magical journeys for 40 years that embody The Art of Traveling in Style. Through meticulous planning, detailed preparation and boundless passion, Insight’s collection of award-winning itineraries showcases the most outstanding destinations in Europe and North America. Guided by a highly-skilled Travel Director, guests can look forward to traveling in smaller groups, savoring authentic dining and enjoying a range of immersive Insight Experiences.
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Reviews
Jeffrey Wilson and Jessica (Judith) Gray - Traveled, May 2024
Despite being the only two travellers to confirm our trip, full marks to Insight for allowing us the pleasure of visiting Jordan. There was never ever concern about the safety of ourselves or others, Our guide Kam and driver Jacob gave us a wonderful insight into life in Jordan and expert background into the various highlights we visited. The four of us travelled in comfort in Jacob's pride and joy new Volkswagen ID6. Both men took great care of us and we were in fact fortunate to have such one to one expertise at our disposal.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/07/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, September 2023
The ternary on both trips was excellent and I got to see the things I had wanted to see. Petra in Jordan and the pyramids and temples in Egypt were amazing. We got to see a variety of sights as well as things like a women’s cooperative in Jordan. The Nile river cruise was also great and gave us a chance to see the country from a different perspective.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/07/2023
William Tilburg - Traveled, August 2023
Excellent Service The variety and information provided was excellent
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/07/2023
Debra Lewis - Traveled, July 2023
Great airport customer service and loved our tour director and driver Loved it all....it was I expected
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/07/2023
Hector Veloso - Traveled, September 2020
Everything was very well done. Our, tour director, Ali, took really good care of us. We had gone 3 days early and had purchased a Jordan pass and Ali asked and got a refund for us as we had unused portion for Petra. The Wadi Rum camping in a "tent" which was very comfortable and the drive through the desert was better than expected. The airport depaeture.at the end of the tour was a nice touch, albeit ruined by a lightning strike on our airplane. Better than the usual great service from Insight.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/07/2020
Anonymous - Traveled, September 2019
Met us at the airport and helped us get through im Good flavor of key tourist sites and local attractions.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/07/2019
Anonymous - Traveled, July 2023
Tour was excellent, easy pace, service was excellent as we were assisted upon arrival and departure by an Insight representative. Tour director provided us with sanitizing kits and unlimited water every day to keep us hydrated. I loved the hotel camping and dessert ride. It was a wonderful experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/07/2023
Anonymous - Traveled, July 2023
My tour with Insight Vacation was well organized and our tour director was very helpful and listened to our request. The hotels we stayed in and the breakfast and dinner were also good. The tour was very informative and exciting. Our bus was comfortable and roomy. We had unlimited bottles of water every day on the bus. Our farewell dinner was also well organized. Overall I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to go to Jordan with Insight Vacation. Lots of information about Jordan as explained by our tour director. Good accommodation. Good breakfast from the hotels and dinner. The bus was roomy and comfortable. All the staff involved were helpful, from the airport to the hotel to the bus driver.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/07/2023
Anonymous - Traveled, July 2022
Traveling to the middle east is unique. There should have been better information provided regarding visas and meeting points at the airport. Why did one family spend $300 for Visas (information provided through Insight) and my family opted to do it ourselves for $30 each? Your price for visa assistance is horrible - and the way it's advertised is that it's the only option. It's not. It would have been nice to know that a representative was going to meet us well before customs / immigration. On previous trips the Insight rep meets you at baggage claim. I think this was a wonderful service to be met before customs - but it would have been nice to know that. Otherwise, I wouldn't have paid for plane side service (through my airline) to help us navigate immigration. Better communication would have alleviated this. This was an excellent trip. The itinerary was wonderful and our guide was fantastic. The Wadi Rum experience was truly remarkable and I'm glad it was included on this trip. I'm thankful that we had basically an entire day to explore Petra both with our guide and on our own. I thought I guide did a great job helping us understand who are verified vendors and who aren't. Because the Middle East is foreign to westerns, we want the opportunity to learn about the history and the present day geo-political environment. An opportunity to talk more about present day is valuable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/07/2022
Anonymous - Traveled, July 2022
After 15 at least trips with Insight, I continue to be more than satisfied with all services. Superb and varied and full of interest. Commentaries well explained and knowledgeably presented.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/07/2022
Norman Mann - Traveled, September 2020
The Insight staff provided a first class Jordan experience.From arrival at the airport, throughout the tour, to departure the customer service Insight staff displayed could not be faulted.I would have no hesitation in booking future tours with Insight. The itinerary provided a great experience into the everyday life in Jordan as well as showing its past history.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/07/2020
Anonymous - Traveled, July 2019
Everything was done perfectly Good balance of activities
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/07/2019
Betsy Turner - Traveled, July 2019
Very professional, efficient and fascinating tours and great tour guide. Amazing adventures. Tour guide was professional and very informative.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/07/2019
Anonymous - Traveled, July 2019
Everything was very well organized. Reservations was very responsive and then the airport meetup with visas, immigration and then taxi service to the hotel was done extremely well. Overall, I was very impressed by the level of organization and professionalism of everyone I met. Our tour guide, Ahmad was beyond attentive and responsive to the needs of all the guests. This was a small tour, so you did not feel pressured in any way. We saw all the highlights with a lot of flexibility without feeling rushed. I loved the little touches such as stopping at a local shawarma place on our way back to Amman. Our tour director again was very attentive to all our interests. The driver was excellent, accommodations were very well picked and really enjoyed the food experience at the Bedouin camp.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/07/2019
Anonymous - Traveled, July 2019
I could not fault customer services, they were happy to assist with any queries or issues. The guides were knowledgeable on the area, history, culture and gave great tips on travel in the area, keeping us safe and without incident. They took care of everything sand could even give photography tips. So many highlights I don’t know where to start. Jordan was a brilliant experience. Our guide was so helpful and caring, addressing even the slightest of worries and made sure we all had a great time. Very attentive. Great with photography, history and local custom tips too.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/07/2019
Sandra Jackiewicz - Traveled, July 2018
Friendliness, knowledge, punctual, friendliness exceptional Amazing. Well organised. Knowledge plus. Plus..
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/07/2018
Elisa Mansell - Traveled, July 2018
Coatumer service was outstanding our guide Ali was great Petra was what i imagine and more
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/07/2018
Anonymous - Traveled, July 2019
Met us at the airport and helped us get through immigrations upon our arrival to Jordan. Our tour guide and driver were the best. Good flavor of key tourist sites and local attractions.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/07/2019
Anonymous - Traveled, July 2018
Arriving at the airport and getting through customs was the quickest / most efficient we've experienced anywhere in the world. The experience continued to be efficient and pleasurable. This was a 70th birthday present for my husband which he thoroughly enjoyed. A good range of locations. It was particularly good to have a whole day in Petra.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/07/2018
Anonymous - Traveled, July 2018
Our tour guide was outstanding Muhammad or Mo, he was so knowledgeable & professional. The insight team were very obliging and professional At the Marriott Hotels again the staff were veey obliging but the standard of the hotels was not 5 star with inconsistent service & room standard. What we saw was excellent but the itinerary was jam packed & we did not have any spare time to consider other offers available. It would have been nice to spend some free time in Madaba & include the river Jordan and the Dead Sea experience as both are so close to Amman & I know others were very disappointed they did not get to experience these while in Jordan.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/07/2018
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