Jordan 8-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 17 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Jordan.

Discover the beauty and history of Jordan with our 8-day itineraries tailored to suit different types of travelers. If you're fascinated by history and culture, you might enjoy an itinerary like this experience Jordan trip, which offers a comprehensive exploration, including a visit to Wadi Rum, a meal in a local family's home, and the chance to float in the Dead Sea. Thrill-seekers and those interested in religious history could opt for something similar to this Jordan and Jerusalem itinerary, where you'll get to see the ancient wonders of Jordan and the profound cultural landmarks of Jerusalem. If you're an active adventurer, you might prefer an itinerary like this Jordan bike trip that will have you cycling through scenic routes, camping in the desert, and exploring Petra. 

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Experience Jordan Tour - 8 Days
Map of Experience Jordan Tour - 8 Days
Experience Jordan Tour - 8 Days

The country of Jordan awaits! This itinerary covers most of the major cities of Jordan along with the main experiences, and popular sites that one should see. You’ll experience Jordan’s great history and traditional culture, and enjoy the hospitality of its people.

The river canyon at Wadi Mujib
Map of Jordan Adventure: Amman, Wadi Rum, Petra, & The Dead Sea - 8 Days
Jordan Adventure: Amman, Wadi Rum, Petra, & The Dead Sea - 8 Days

After arriving in Amman, you'll have some time to explore this historic city as well as visit the nearby Jerash ruins and hike in the Zubia forest, before heading to the Wadi Rum desert. You'll have two nights in Wadi Rum, which includes desert drives to rock formations and ancient inscriptions as well as a hike up Jebel Hash, and you'll then travel to Petra. You'll visit Little Petra which is accessed through a narrow opening—and you'll then have a full day to explore Petra—before departing for the Dead Sea with a short stop at Mujib Canyon.

Bedouin camels rest outside the Treasury at Petra
Map of Family Trip to Jordan:  Petra, Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, & More – 8 Days
Family Trip to Jordan: Petra, Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, & More – 8 Days

This well-rounded tour is designed to suit families and has something for everyone. Visit the ruins of Gerasa and stay in a Bedouin camp in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wadi Rum. See the holy Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics at Madaba and frolic on the beach at Aqaba. Add to this Petra and the Dead Sea and you have the complete highlights of Jordan.

The "Blue Mosque" overlooking the city of Amman
Islamic Jordan: Amman, Petra & Wadi Rum - 8 Days

Take a journey through Jordan's Islamic history on this spiritual 8-day itinerary. Start in the capital of Amman, where you'll tour the city's grand mosques, see the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, and take day trips to important sites like the Al-Sahaba Tombs and the shrine of Shoaib. Then set out down the King's Highway towards Petra, where you'll explore the ancient city before traveling into the red sands of Wadi Rum for a night of Bedouin-style camping.

The Old Town in Jerusalem in the evening
Map of Jordan & Palestine Highlights: Amman, Wadi Rum, Petra, The Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv - 8 Days
Jordan & Palestine Highlights: Amman, Wadi Rum, Petra, The Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv - 8 Days

After arriving in Amman, you'll have some time to explore this historic city before departing for Wadi Rum desert where you'll spend a night in a Bedouin Camp and then visit the ancient rose-colored buildings in the UNESCO heritage site of Petra. Your final destination in Jordan is the Dead Sea—where you'll spend one night—and then travel to the King Hussein Border. You'll have two days in Jerusalem including a tour through the city and to Bethlehem before heading to your final destination, Tel Aviv, where you'll also enjoy a group tour around this ancient Roman capital port.

 The Cappadocian fortress of Uçhisar
Highlights of Turkey & Jordan - 8 Days

This jam-packed 8-day getaway starts in vibrant Istanbul, where you'll cruise down the Bosphorous and visit the iconic Hagia Sophia before flying southeast to discover the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia. Then it's on to Jordan to tick off the country's must-see highlights—strolling through the sandstone city of Petra, camping in the red desert of Wadi Rum, and floating in the tranquil waters of the Dead Sea.

A sunset over the Dead Sea
Map of Highlights of Jordan: Amman, The Dead Sea, Petra, & Aqaba - 8 Days
Highlights of Jordan: Amman, The Dead Sea, Petra, & Aqaba - 8 Days

Your first three nights will be in Amman—which offers the perfect blend of modern life among ancient ruins—and you'll discover Amman's ancient temples and Mosques, visit the Seven Sleepers Cave, and take a day trip through Jordan's Eastern Desert to Azraq. You'll then visit the Sahabbab Shrines on your way to the Dead Sea where you'll spend one night. The next two nights will be spent in Petra, where you'll visit the famous temples made of red-colored rock and then take a tour through the Wadi Rum Desert before spending your final night in Aqaba.

Sunset over Amman's Temple of Hercules
Jordan & Jerusalem - 8 Days

Combine two countries and countless ancient wonders on this 8-day exploration of Jordan & Israel. Stroll the bustling markets of Amman, explore the rose-colored canyons of Petra, camp among the shifting sands of Wadi Rum, and go for a dip in the salty waters of the Dead Sea. After checking off Jordan's greatest hits, you'll hop over to Jerusalem to visit iconic cultural and religious sites like the Garden of Gethsemane, Temple Mount, and the Wailing Wall.

Explore the ancient Nabataean treasures of Petra
Map of Classic Highlights of Jordan: Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea - 8 Days
Classic Highlights of Jordan: Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea - 8 Days

Visit Jordan's most iconic destinations on this eight-day tour. You'll discover ancient Roman ruins in Amman and Jerash, then spend a full day wandering through the red city of Petra. The journey continues to the desert wilderness of Wadi Rum, where you'll gaze at the stars from a Bedouin camp. From here, you'll travel to Aqaba to swim and snorkel on the sunny Red Sea coast, ending the adventure with a float on the Dead Sea.

Section of the King's Highway
Map of Highlights of Jordan by Bike - 8 Days
Highlights of Jordan by Bike - 8 Days

Explore the deserts and seasides of Jordan via bike on this eight-day trip. You'll start with the city of Amman, then tour the ruins at Jerash and archaeological sites at Madaba on the shores of the Red Sea. Follow the King's Highway to Kerak Castle, cycle through the Wadi Araba desert and camp under the stars, and see the famous monuments of Petra and sand dunes of Wadi Rum, all under your own steam.

Cycle through Jordan's otherwordly landscapes
Jordan Cycling Adventure: Madaba to Wadi Rum - 8 Days

Cycle through some of Jordan's most spectacular desert landscapes on this active 8-day itinerary. Setting out from historic Madaba, you'll make your way south along the Dead Sea coast, visiting ancient landmarks like Shobak Castle and the lost city of Petra. Cross shifting sands and rugged mountains to end your adventure among the red dunes of Wadi Rum, where you'll sleep under the stars in a Bedouin camp.

The Dead Sea
Map of Best of Jordan: Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, & the Dead Sea - 8 Days
Best of Jordan: Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, & the Dead Sea - 8 Days

You'll start your itinerary with two nights in Amman, which includes a day trip to Azraq through the desert, before departing for Petra. Explore Petra's ancient temples and spend a night at a Bedouin camp in the desert of Wadi Rum before heading to the salty waters of the Dead Sea, where you'll spend the night, and then travel back to Amman. On the way back to Amman, you'll visit Bethany on the Jordan River, and the following day you'll enjoy a day trip to the ruins of Jerash, the Decapolis city Um Qais, and to Aljoun.

Amman's Temple of Hercules
Highlights of Egypt & Jordan: Cairo, Amman, Petra & the Dead Sea - 8 Days

This 8-day itinerary showcases the cultural and natural wonders of Egypt and Jordan, from the Great Pyramids to the shores of the Dead Sea. Starting in Cairo, explore bustling bazaars and see the antiquities of the Egyptian Museum before flying to Jordan to discover Greco-Roman ruins alongside modern city life in Amman. Tour the hidden city of Petra, take a Jeep safari into the Wadi Rum desert, and end your adventure soaking in the soothing waters of the Dead Sea.

Ancient Roman ruins in Jerash
Jordan's Golden Triangle: Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea - 8 Days

Take an unforgettable journey through Jordan's ancient history on this far-reaching 8-day itinerary. Starting from the capital of Amman, you'll discover dramatic desert castles and ruined Roman cities before heading south into the famed Golden Triangle. Here you'll explore the wonders of Petra, ride camels across the deserts of Wadi Rum, stroll through the Red Sea port of Aqaba, and end your trip on the otherworldly shores of the Dead Sea.

Drink tea with locals in a Jordanian Bedouin home
Map of Cultural & Culinary Tour of Jordan - 8 Days
Cultural & Culinary Tour of Jordan - 8 Days

A feast for the senses awaits on this eight-day journey through Jordan that follows the Rift Valley. You'll start in the capital of Amman with a street art tour before visiting the ancient cities of Jerash and Umm Qais. Dive deeper into the local culture with jam-making, foraging, and calligraphy workshops, then seek out natural wonders at the Ajloun Forest Reserve and Dana Biosphere Reserve, where you'll sit down to a meal with a Bedouin family and explore the surrounding landscapes on scenic hikes.

Kick things off in Amman, where ancient ruins rub shoulders with modern art
Map of History & Heritage Tour of Jordan: Amman, Azraq, Madaba & Petra - 8 Days
History & Heritage Tour of Jordan: Amman, Azraq, Madaba & Petra - 8 Days

Traverse Jordan from north to south on this eight-day tour that focuses on historic sites and local culture. Wander bustling markets and historic neighborhoods in Amman before discovering the impressive ruins of Jerash on your way to the wildlife-rich Azraq Wetland Reserve. Transitioning to Madaba, you'll encounter ancient mosaics and churches. Then, your journey continues in Petra with a self-guided visit to the UNESCO-listed wonder and a "back door" hike to its monastery.

Hike a portion of the Jordan Trail, ending in the UNESCO-listed Petra
Map of Hike the Jordan Trail from Dana to Petra - 8 Days
Hike the Jordan Trail from Dana to Petra - 8 Days

Lace up your hiking boots, stretch your legs, and get ready for an eight-day adventure that includes a multiday hike down the famed Jordan Trail. Settle into the capital with a guided tour of Amman's landmarks, then transfer to Dana, the starting point of your trek. Over five days, you'll cross vast deserts, explore lush valleys, and discover ancient ruins of mines and once-thriving cities. End with a dramatic hike into Petra, where you'll have free time to explore the UNESCO-listed "Rose City" before departure.

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