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8-Day Budget Jordan Tour – Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba & Dead Sea

8 Days / 7 Nights | Small Group Jordan Tour

Discover the best of Jordan on an unforgettable 8-day budget-friendly small group tour covering the country’s most iconic historical, cultural and natural attractions.

From the lively capital of Amman and the Roman ruins of Jerash to the spectacular Ajloun Castle, Mount Nebo, Madaba and Kerak, this itinerary takes you deep into Jordan’s fascinating history.

Continue south to the legendary Petra, explore Little Petra, experience a thrilling Wadi Rum Jeep Safari, relax beside the Red Sea in Aqaba, visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan, and finish your journey floating in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea.

Designed for couples, families and small groups, this Jordan itinerary offers an excellent balance between guided sightseeing, free time, desert adventure and relaxation—all while keeping the travel experience comfortable and budget-friendly.

8 days. 7 nights. Jordan’s greatest highlights. One unforgettable adventure.


Tour Details

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Type: Small Group / Budget-Friendly Tour
Start: Queen Alia International Airport, Amman
End: Queen Alia International Airport, Amman
Destinations: Amman – Ajloun – Jerash – Mount Nebo – Madaba – Kerak – Petra – Little Petra – Wadi Rum – Aqaba – Bethany – Dead Sea

Perfect For

  • Couples
  • Families
  • Friends
  • Small groups
  • Budget-conscious travelers
  • First-time visitors to Jordan
  • History and culture lovers
  • Desert adventure seekers
  • Travelers looking for a balanced Jordan itinerary

Why Choose This 8-Day Jordan Tour?

  • Discover Jordan’s highlights in 8 days
  • Budget-friendly accommodation
  • Small group travel experience
  • Explore ancient Roman Jerash
  • Visit spectacular Ajloun Castle
  • Discover Mount Nebo and Madaba
  • Explore the medieval Kerak Castle
  • Enjoy a professionally guided Petra tour
  • Visit Little Petra
  • Experience a Wadi Rum Jeep Safari
  • Relax in Aqaba on the Red Sea
  • Visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan
  • Float in the Dead Sea
  • Comfortable modern air-conditioned transportation
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Local site guides in Jerash and Petra
  • Entrance fees included
  • Wadi Rum desert camping included

Detailed 8-Day Jordan Itinerary

Day 1 – Queen Alia International Airport | Amman

Welcome to Jordan

Your Jordan adventure begins at Queen Alia International Airport.

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our representative and assisted with the arrival formalities.

Meet your professional English-speaking driver and transfer comfortably to your hotel in Amman.

After check-in, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel or take a short walk around the surrounding area.

Evening in Amman

Enjoy your first taste of Jordanian hospitality and local cuisine.

Overnight: Amman
Meals: Dinner
Transfer: Queen Alia International Airport → Amman


Day 2 – Amman City Tour | Ajloun | Jerash | Amman

After breakfast, begin your first full day of sightseeing.

Amman City Tour

Explore the fascinating capital of Jordan, a city where ancient history meets modern life.

Visit the historic Amman Citadel, dramatically located on a hill overlooking the city.

Discover the archaeological remains and enjoy panoramic views across Amman’s distinctive white limestone buildings.

Continue toward downtown Amman and visit the impressive Roman Theatre.

Amman Highlights

  • Amman Citadel
  • Temple of Hercules
  • Umayyad Palace
  • Roman Theatre
  • Downtown Amman
  • Traditional markets and local streets

Ajloun Castle

Continue north through the green landscapes of northern Jordan to Ajloun Castle.

Built during the Islamic period, the castle occupies a strategic mountain location and offers spectacular views over the surrounding countryside.

Explore the fortress and learn about its important role in protecting the region’s trade routes.


Jerash Roman Ruins

Continue to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Middle East.

An English-speaking site guide will accompany you for approximately 1.5 hours.

Walk through the ancient city and discover:

  • Hadrian’s Arch
  • Oval Plaza
  • Temple of Zeus
  • Temple of Artemis
  • Roman Cardo
  • Ancient theatres
  • Colonnaded streets

Jerash provides a fascinating glimpse into life during the Roman and Byzantine periods.

After the visit, return to Amman.

Enjoy dinner and relax at your hotel.

Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Guided Tour: Jerash – approximately 1.5 hours


Day 3 – Amman | Mount Nebo | Madaba | Kerak | Petra

After breakfast, depart Amman and begin your journey south.

Mount Nebo

Your first stop is Mount Nebo, one of Jordan’s most significant religious and historical landmarks.

From the summit, enjoy magnificent views across the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea.

Explore the archaeological remains and ancient mosaics while learning about the site’s biblical significance.


Madaba

Continue to Madaba, Jordan’s famous mosaic city.

Visit St. George’s Church, home to the renowned Byzantine mosaic map of the Holy Land.

Take time to explore the local streets and discover traditional Jordanian craftsmanship.


Kerak Castle

Continue south to Kerak, home to one of Jordan’s most impressive medieval Crusader castles.

Explore the historic fortress and its dramatic stone corridors, chambers and viewpoints.

Learn about the castle’s strategic importance during the Crusader period.


Continue to Petra

Continue through the spectacular landscapes of southern Jordan toward Petra.

Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening.

Overnight: Petra
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Sightseeing: Mount Nebo – Madaba – Kerak


Day 4 – Petra | Private Guided Tour

Today you discover the legendary Rose-Red City of Petra.

After breakfast, meet your local English-speaking guide and enter the archaeological site.

Petra Guided Tour

Your approximately 2.5-hour private guided tour begins with the dramatic walk through the Siq, a narrow canyon surrounded by towering sandstone cliffs.

As you emerge from the Siq, the magnificent Treasury of Petra appears before you.

Continue through the ancient Nabataean capital and discover its remarkable monuments.

Petra Highlights

  • The Siq
  • Treasury
  • Street of Facades
  • Royal Tombs
  • Colonnaded Street
  • Great Temple
  • Qasr al-Bint
  • Ancient Nabataean structures

Your guide will explain the history of Petra and the remarkable engineering achievements of the Nabataean civilization.

Free Time in Petra

After the guided tour, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace.

Photography enthusiasts can capture the spectacular sandstone formations and ancient monuments from different viewpoints.

Return to your hotel in Petra in the evening.

Overnight: Petra
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Guided Tour: Petra – approximately 2.5 hours


Day 5 – Petra | Little Petra | Wadi Rum

After breakfast, depart Petra for another fascinating day of exploration.

Little Petra

Visit Little Petra, also known as Siq al-Barid.

This ancient Nabataean site features narrow sandstone passages, rock-cut structures and historic chambers.

Although smaller than Petra, Little Petra provides an excellent insight into the Nabataean civilization and its ancient trading routes.

Enjoy time for photography and exploration before continuing south.


Wadi Rum – The Valley of the Moon

Continue to the spectacular desert landscapes of Wadi Rum.

Known as the Valley of the Moon, Wadi Rum is famous for its enormous sandstone mountains, red sand dunes and dramatic desert valleys.

Wadi Rum Jeep Safari

Board a traditional 4×4 Jeep and begin your desert adventure.

Explore the spectacular landscape and stop at scenic locations.

Depending on the route and local conditions, you may visit:

  • Red sand dunes
  • Natural rock formations
  • Desert valleys
  • Ancient inscriptions
  • Mountain viewpoints
  • Bedouin areas

Wadi Rum Camp

After your Jeep Safari, arrive at your desert camp.

Enjoy a traditional dinner and experience the peaceful atmosphere of the desert.

If weather conditions are suitable, spend the evening beneath the spectacular Jordanian night sky.

Overnight: Wadi Rum Camp
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Activities: Little Petra & Wadi Rum Jeep Safari


Day 6 – Wadi Rum | Aqaba

Wake up surrounded by the extraordinary scenery of Wadi Rum.

Enjoy breakfast at the camp before departing for Aqaba, Jordan’s beautiful Red Sea resort city.

Aqaba – Red Sea

Arrive in Aqaba and check into your hotel.

The remainder of the day is free for relaxation.

Enjoy the warm Red Sea atmosphere, walk along the waterfront or simply relax at your hotel.

Optional Aqaba Activities

Depending on availability and your preferences, you may enjoy optional activities such as:

  • Red Sea boat trip
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
  • Glass-bottom boat excursion
  • Beach relaxation
  • Waterfront dining

Optional activities are not included unless specifically stated in the final booking.

Enjoy dinner and a relaxing evening in Aqaba.

Overnight: Aqaba
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner


Day 7 – Aqaba | Bethany Beyond the Jordan | Dead Sea

After breakfast, leave Aqaba and continue toward the Dead Sea.

Bethany Beyond the Jordan

Visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan, one of Jordan’s most important religious sites.

Located along the Jordan River, the area is associated with the baptism of Jesus and has significant importance for Christian pilgrims and visitors interested in Jordan’s religious heritage.

Explore the archaeological remains and surrounding landscape.


Dead Sea

Continue to the spectacular Dead Sea.

Check into your hotel and enjoy time to relax.

The Dead Sea is famous for its exceptionally salty, mineral-rich waters.

Experience the unique sensation of floating effortlessly on the water.

You can also enjoy the famous mineral-rich Dead Sea mud as part of your relaxation experience.

Wellness & Relaxation

Spend the afternoon enjoying:

  • Dead Sea floating
  • Hotel facilities
  • Swimming pools
  • Spa treatments
  • Sunset photography
  • Relaxation by the shore

Enjoy your final dinner in Jordan.

Overnight: Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Sightseeing: Bethany Beyond the Jordan & Dead Sea


Day 8 – Dead Sea | Amman Airport

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel.

Depending on your flight schedule, spend some free time relaxing at the Dead Sea.

At the appropriate time, meet your professional driver for the transfer to Queen Alia International Airport.

Your driver will assist with luggage and ensure a comfortable journey to the airport.

End of Your Jordan Adventure

Depart Jordan with unforgettable memories of:

  • Amman’s ancient history
  • Jerash’s Roman ruins
  • Ajloun Castle
  • Mount Nebo
  • Madaba’s mosaics
  • Kerak Castle
  • Petra’s magnificent Treasury
  • Little Petra
  • Wadi Rum’s desert landscapes
  • Aqaba’s Red Sea
  • Bethany Beyond the Jordan
  • The Dead Sea

Meals: Breakfast
Transfer: Dead Sea → Amman Airport


Jordan Tour Highlights

🏛️ Discover Amman

Explore Jordan’s vibrant capital and its ancient Citadel and Roman Theatre.

🏰 Visit Ajloun Castle

Discover one of Jordan’s most impressive Islamic-era fortresses.

🏺 Explore Roman Jerash

Walk through magnificent Roman ruins with an expert local guide.

⛰️ Visit Mount Nebo

Enjoy spectacular views and discover one of Jordan’s most important religious landmarks.

🧩 Discover Madaba

See the famous Byzantine mosaic map of the Holy Land.

🏰 Explore Kerak Castle

Travel through Jordan’s medieval history at this spectacular Crusader fortress.

🌹 Discover Petra

Explore the legendary rose-red Nabataean city with a private guided tour.

🏜️ Experience Wadi Rum

Enjoy a thrilling Jeep Safari through the Valley of the Moon.

🌊 Relax in Aqaba

Enjoy Jordan’s Red Sea coastline and optional water activities.

✝️ Visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan

Explore one of Jordan’s most important religious heritage sites.

🧂 Float in the Dead Sea

Relax in the mineral-rich waters and enjoy a unique wellness experience.


What’s Included

  • 7 nights’ accommodation according to the itinerary
  • Daily breakfast
  • Dinner meals as specified
  • Wadi Rum desert camping
  • English-speaking site guide in Jerash for approximately 1.5 hours
  • English-speaking guide in Petra for approximately 2.5 hours
  • Entrance fees to scheduled sites
  • Wadi Rum Jeep Safari
  • Jordan visa formalization
  • Meet and assist upon arrival
  • Modern air-conditioned vehicle according to group size
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Transportation according to itinerary

What’s Not Included

  • International or domestic flight fares
  • Drinks and beverages
  • Personal travel and health insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities in Aqaba
  • Spa treatments
  • Snorkeling or diving unless specifically included
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Any service not specifically mentioned under “Included”

Important Tour Information

This is a small group tour, so departure times and the order of certain visits may be adjusted according to group logistics, traffic, weather and local operating conditions.

Petra, Jerash, Ajloun Castle and other historical sites involve walking on uneven surfaces. Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are recommended.

The Dead Sea experience is subject to weather and local sea conditions.

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Owner

Ibrahim Yılmaz

Member Since 2026