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Essential Jordan (4 Star Hotels)

7 days
Start and end in Amman
4.5
21 traveler reviews

Essential Jordan (4 Star Hotels)

7 days
Start and end in Amman
4.5
21 traveler reviews
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 40
Age range 18 to 59
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Highlights

  • Feel invigorated after a soak in the Dead Sea
  • Sleep under the starry skies at a Bedouin Camp
  • Venture through the dunes on a 4WD adventure
  • Behold the dramatic facade of Petra, the lost city

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Amman
  2. Day 2 Ajlun, Jerash, Amman
  3. Day 3 Amman, Wadi Rum
  4. Day 4 Wadi Rum, Petra
  5. Day 5 Petra
  6. Day 6 Petra, Shobak Castle, Deadsea, Amman
  7. Day 7 Amman
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Number of tours

158

Age Range

18 to 60 years old

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.2
  • 4.7
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  • DD
    · June 18th, 2025
    The tour followed the itinerary. It was worth it.
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • RM
    · May 5th, 2025
    Very good tour with a great leader and fellow travelers
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    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Richard, thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a positive experience with both your tour leader and fellow travellers! We hope to welcome you on another journey in the near future. All the best,... Show more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • Essential Jordan (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 3
    · April 28th, 2025
    Excellent itinerary combining leisure with visiting key sites in this beautiful country - we enjoyed all of Petra, Jerash, Wadi Rum, central Amman, the Jordanian part of the Holy Land and the Dead Sea area. Jordanians everywhere are friendly and are currently experiencing a big dip in tourism because of the neighbouring war zone Our friendly guide Faisal made a huge difference as he proudly showed us the best his country had to offer. We will be back!!!
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    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Darius, thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed Jordan’s incredible highlights, from Petra to the Dead Sea, and felt the warmth of its people. Faisal will be thrilled to hear your kind words! We’re proud to share this... Show more
    Trip date: March 2025
  • Essential Jordan (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 4
    · September 25th, 2024
    The tour was amazing and Faisal certainly was a good guide. My only suggestion is not to spend the afternoon in Wadi Rum at the camp but maybe look at Amman in the morning and get to Wadi Rum just before sunset for the camel ride. Wadi Rum the next day was wonderful
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    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Eleanor, thank you for sharing your wonderful review on the Essential Jordan trip! We’re delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience with Faisal as your guide. We appreciate your suggestion about the itinerary and will certainly take it into... Show more
    Trip date: September 2024
  • PC
    · September 22nd, 2024
    Had a great few days with the tour. Guide Faizal was absolutely superb from start to finish - hugely passionate and very knowledgeable. We saw many amazing sights right across Jordan. Our driver Yasser was great too, always felt very safe when we were covering long distances between location. The highligt for me was Petra - one of my bucket list destinations, and it didn't disappoint. Absolutely incredible place that has to be seen to be believed. But TourRadar, sort out the optional camel ride in Wadi Rum. Very overpriced for such a short ride, but much more important than that - the camels were not controlled in any safe way; there were 2 groups of camels walking side by side and they kept walking into each-other and a few group members got their legs trapped in between when they came together. Fortunately no injuries, but that's much more by luck than anything else. Most of us walked back to camp rather than getting on again. I have always enjoyed camel rides in the past, and have had many in the Sahara - this is the only one I have ever experienced that was unsafe. I would have scored 5/5 without the camels, but it's definitely 1 star less for this very poor experience. However, camels aside it was a great few days. Jordan is an amazing country with many beautiful places to visit, and the people there are very welcoming and friendly.
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    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Paul, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time on the tour and that Faizal's passion and knowledge enhanced your journey across Jordan. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the optional... Show more
    Trip date: September 2024
  • Essential Jordan (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 6
    · September 1st, 2024
    Was a brilliant tour! So many really impressive places to see. The hotels were all really nice. Faisal, our guide, was brilliant, very knowledgeable and everything ran very smoothly. Anyone who is worried about safety in the region at the moment due to the war - don't be worried! Everything is very safe. In fact, it's probably the best possible time to visit - everywhere is so empty, when we got to the Treasury at Petra there were literally 4 other people there - amazing opportunity to get photos in front of a world wonder with nobody else in the shot! Would recommend to everyone!
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    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Daniel, thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a brilliant tour. It’s wonderful that Faisal’s knowledge and smooth handling of the tour made your experience even more memorable. We will be sure to pass your... Show more
    Trip date: August 2024
  • Essential Jordan (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 7
    · March 11th, 2024
    Good tour. Good itinerary and group. Overall, we were happy. I’d say the four-star were a little exaggerated. I’d say hotels were three star. Also, what was annoying was consulting with your radar before the tour to see if a Jordan pass was needed. The pass would include entry to sites and visa. This was around $100 cheaper than what we did. But they never told us. Finally the first day is a 15 min meeting that wasn’t worthwhile and shouldn’t be a tour day’
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    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Brett, thank you for your review! We are always looking for ways to improve our tours for future travellers, so we really appreciate your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour nonetheless and hope to see you on another adventure... Show more
    Trip date: March 2024
  • TG
    · February 6th, 2024
    The Essential Jordan tour for 7 days is amazing. You can fit everything in but it would be nice to have a couple of extra days along the way. Petra itself you could wander around in for 2 days. Spent 7 1/2 hours walking around and still didn’t have enough time. I would have to say our Guide Faizal was fantastic and made our trip even that more special, he is an asset with so much knowledge and great interpersonal skills.
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    Trip date: January 2024
  • Essential Jordan (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 9
    · August 20th, 2023
    Wow what a trip ,cancelled once because of covid but worth the wait. Delivered on my expectations. Facial our guide was great
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    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Dawn, thank you for review! We're so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time in Jordan, it is such a unique destination - definitely worth the wait! We hope to see you on another trip with us soon. All the best, Travel Talk Team
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    Trip date: August 2023
  • KB
    · May 6th, 2023
    I HAD AN AMAZING TIME on this one week cultural tour 'Essential Jordan'. My experience in Petra and Wadi Rum was really exceptional. I travelled as a woman alone and I had a really friendly group and would recommend this experience. I felt safe and secure and our guide Faizal was very friendly, attentive and educational and gave good free time tips for eating out. The hotels we stayed in were all of a good standard of comfort and I loved the Wadi Rum camp ..it was my highlight. I found the whole experience very satisfying and although one has to expect early starts in order to see and get to specific ancient sights it was well worth the effort . We certainly got plenty of exercise walking around ancient sites. Petra in particular involves a lot of walking and high steps upward passes to see ancient monuments. Relaxing at the Dead Sea was a real bonus. Amman is a really interesting vibrant city if you make the effort to get an Uber downtown and eat out.
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    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Kristina, thank you for your review , we're happy to hear you had a great experience on your Jordan trip , it's an mazing destination to visit . All the best. Travel Talk Team
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    Trip date: April 2023

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Essential Jordan (4 Star Hotels)
From Amman to Amman

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    Kevin

    Asked on May 13th, 2025

    Can you confirm that the entry fees for the main attractions are not covered in this package?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten May 2025

      Yes, that's correct – the entrance fees for the main attractions, as well as any optional activities, are not included in this package.

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      Alicia

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      I'm asking because i'm a solo traveller and would prefer to NOT be the only participant.

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      Alicia

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      Would like to know if you already have other participants who have signed up for that as i do not want to be the only traveller?

    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten April 2025

      Any tour listed as a "Guaranteed Departure" means that the minimum requirement of 4 participants has already been met, so there's no confusion there — the tour is confirmed to run so you can feel confident in proceeding with your plans.

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      Yes, our tours are affiliated with recognized travel organizations, which provides certain protections to travellers.

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    Annie

    Asked on February 17th, 2025

    How much are airport transfers to and from hotel? I have to add an extra night at the beginning and end of the tour, how much extra would that cost to do it at the hotel you use? What is the name of the hotel in Amman? What's the rough cost of optional activities? What's the rough cost of tips expected throughout tour?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten February 2025

      Airport Transfers: The arrival transfer is complimentary, but you will need to arrange your departure transfer independently. Pre & Post Accommodation: Unfortunately, pre and post-tour accommodation is not included, and you would need to contact the hotel directly to arrange extra nights. The tour's arrival and departure hotel is Sulaf Luxury Hotel in Amman. Entrance Fees (approximate total: 108.5 USD): Jerash – 10 USD, Wadi Rum – 7 USD, Petra Ancient City – 70 USD, Dead Sea – 10 USD, Shobak Castle – 1.5 USD, Ajloun – 10 USD. Optional Activities (prices may vary): Lunch at Dead Sea – 12 USD, Group Dinner – 22 USD, Ajloun Natural Reserve Trail – 25 USD, Camel Ride in Wadi Rum – 17 USD, Petra By Night Tour – 25 USD. Tipping: While not mandatory, tipping is customary. It is reasonable to tip 10% for services. On tour, a budget of 5-10 USD per day should generally cover tips for service staff, with additional gratuities for your guide and driver at the end of the tour.

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    Asked on February 6th, 2025

    Can you do this trip one day later ie depart Monday 24 February instead ; finishing Sunday 2 March?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten February 2025

      You may join the tour on February 24th, but please note that we are unable to change the official departure date from February 23rd to February 24th.

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    Beth

    Asked on January 30th, 2025

    Please advise names and locations of all hotels/camps we would be staying at on this tour. Also, are twin beds are available for two people sharing a room?

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      Beth

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      I am trying to book this tour and it says suitable only up to 59 years of age. Why? Also, we are trying to book for three travellers in one room... Is this possible?

    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten February 2025

      Accommodation: The names and locations of the hotels/camps are as listed in the tour itinerary. Twin, double, and triple rooms are available, so your group of three can be accommodated in one room. The indicated age guideline of 59 years is a recommendation rather than a strict restriction.

    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten February 2025

      Day 1-2 Sulaf Luxury Hotel 4 Star, Day 3 Rahayeb Desert Camp, Day 4-5 Petra Moon Hotel, Last night Day 6 Sulaf Luxury Hotel

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten January 2025

      You can request changes to your accommodation preferences but note that options may be limited once on tour.

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      On the TourRadar website, you can select your preferred currency, including CAD, using the currency dropdown menu at the top of the page. This allows you to view prices in the currency that works best for you.

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten January 2025

      At the beginning of the tour, your guide will request information about your travel insurance provider and your policy number.

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    Benjamin

    Asked on December 12th, 2024

    Can you please let me know what hotels are included?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten December 2024

      Unfortunately, the departure has no passengers booked, therefore the tour is not going ahead. Let us know if you are interested in 2025 dates.

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Tour ID: 22267

  • Currency
    د.ا
    Jordanian Dinar
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Jordan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Jordan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Jordan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Jordan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Jordan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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