Jubilant Jordan Family Package8 Days & 7 Nights

The capital city of Jordan welcomes you to enjoy your Jordan family tour. 

Your lovely family vacation begins with arrival in Amman. At Queen Alia International Airport, you will be greeted by an agent’s representative who will assist you to complete immigration formalities. After that you will be escorted to the hotel. Register yourself at the hotel reception and unwind. Remaining part of the day is free for you to enjoy, just the way you want. 

If time allows, you can enjoy an amazing Amman tour by visiting different galleries around Amman such as Dar Al Anda, Darat al Funun, Foresight Gallery, Jacaranda Images, Wadi Finan, Nabad Art Gallery. You can also refresh at the traditional Turkish bath and feel rejuvenated with scrubbing and relaxing in Jacuzzi.

Optional: Leisure activities, visiting art galleries, and Turkish bath (charges extra) 

A tryst with timeless prodigies awaits you on this day of your holiday to Jordan. 

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before checking out from the hotel. Now, you will be moving towards Petra, the next destination included in your Jordan tour. Traveling through the 5000 years old Kings Highway, be prepared to visit the magnificent mosaic masterpieces at Madaba – the Mosaic City. A mosaic map here is carpeted on the Greek Orthodox church of St. George. The church stands on the same spot where once a 6th-century Byzantine church existed. Offering a unique guide to the Old City of Jerusalem, the mosaic map illustrates the entire Holy Land.  

After this mosaic marvel has impressed you, proceed to Mt. Nebo, which is a vital Christian pilgrimage site, on account of being associated to Moses. It is from this mountain from where Moses was shown the Promised Land, which he never entered. If sky is clear, you can drink in the panorama that Moses watched – the Jordan River valley, the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jerusalem hills. 

After a short trip to this religiously significant mountain, your Jordan family package will take you to Wadi Al Mujib, a gorge that enters the Dead Sea. The Mujib Reserve of Wadi Al Mujib is the world’s lowest nature reserve. From here, you will be taken to visit Kerak, the old crusader castle, perched atop a steep hill. 

Exploring the myriad wonders, steeped in time, you will reach Petra. Check-in to your hotel and relax your weary self overnight in Petra. 

Tip: If you want to go canyoning in Wadi Al Mujib, carry water proof shoes and waterproof cases to keep your camera, cash, and mobile phone safe from water.

Distance from Amman to Petra: 236 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 2 hours, 55 minutes (approx.)

Explore the pleasantly mystifying interiors of this ancient city as per your Jordan family holiday. 

Arise to a lip-smacking breakfast and get ready for an unforgettable day in Petra – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This rose red city is half as old as time. Standing tall since 2000 years, this city is Jordan’s most prized possession and one of the best tourist hotspots. In 2007, Petra was listed among the New 7 Wonders of the World and was also picked by the Smithsonian Magazine as one of the "28 Places to See Before You Die". Mostly carved into rock, this unique city bedazzles with dusky pink hues. Its fantastic formations speak high of the erstwhile architectural genius. Visit its Roman-style theatre, elaborate rock-cut tombs adorned with intricate carvings, obelisks, temples, sacrificial altars, and the imposing Ad-Deir Monastery to catch a glimpse of the ancient prowess. 

Make your family trip to Jordan all the more valuable by visiting the Petra Archaeological Museum, and the Petra Nabataean Museum where several artifacts are exhibited, hailing from various ages. The history of Petra is skillfully displayed here as well as information about Nabataean’s civilization. Their life tools and statues are also displayed here that help you get a better understanding of the then lifestyle. The Nabataeans possessed great ability in constructing resourceful water-collecting methods in the barren deserts. You will be delighted to get into these incredible details, whereas your kids will be amazed at the centuries old excellence that time couldn’t wane. 

No matter, how much you read about Petra, this timeless wonder has to be seen to be believed. After an overwhelming Petra tour, come back to the hotel. As you drift into the dream world, the flashes of this enigmatic city will take you back in time once again. 

Start for an experience to treasure amidst Wadi Rum Desert with your Jordan family tour package. 

If Kashmir (India) is Heaven on Earth, Wadi Rum is Mars on Earth! 

A toothsome breakfast greets the beginning of your day. Check out from the hotel and enjoy a 4*4 ride to Wadi Rum. Be prepared for an exceptional experience exploring the exotic expanses of this wondrous place on the planet. Watch camels punctuating the vastness of this rosy desert as you ride one of them. Admire nature’s artwork in the form of fascinating formations of sandstone and granite rocks. Jazz up your day with activities like hot air balloon ride and horse riding (charges extra).  

Locally known as Valley of the Moon, this is Jordan’s largest wadi. Its cosmic landscape will make you realize why it was the perfect choice for filming movies like The Martian, The Last Days on Mars, Prometheus, Theeb, Rogue One, and Krrish 3. Another factor that manifolds your Wadi Rum tour delight is the sunset splendor in this wadi. The landscape transforms into a painter’s palette when the glowing ball descends. Mountains bathe in hues of peach to pink to terracotta to deep red. A sight to behold and capture on your camera lens! Later, you will be served a special feast for dinner before you enjoy a blissful retreat and feel like a local while sleeping in Bedouin camps, under the star-lit sky. 

Optional: Hot Air Balloon Ride, Horse Ride, Dressing up like sheikhs (charges extra) 

Distance from Petra to Wadi Rum: 105. 5 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes (approx.)

The next leg of your vacation takes you to Aqaba for another pleasurable day. 

The uncluttered expanses and the crisp air will make you greet the morning a bit early today. Surrender yourself to the breakfast spread and bid the Wadi goodbye. Today your family holiday in Jordan will take you to the laidback expanses of Aqaba City for a pleasurable leisure day. On arrival, check-in to the hotel and relax before enjoying the day the way you want. 

A fun place that is Aqaba, has the Red Sea as its greatest asset. Here you can indulge in the best snorkeling and diving experiences on earth. Watersports like waterskiing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing can also be enjoyed here. If you want to relax on a beach, head to the South Beach. This leisure destination is a microcosm of all the good things Jordan has in store. Let your kids learn that the fabled and adventurous Sindbad the Sailor had connections to this port city. TE Lawrence (a British archaeologist, military officer, writer, and diplomat) also fought the Battle of Aqaba (1917) here. 

Make the most of your Aqaba tour by trying to step back in time. Wander about the moderately rebuilt Aqaba Castle, visit the Archaeological Museum, and the House of Sharif Hussein bin Ali. You can also offer prayers at the newly built white Mosque. To refuel yourself, you can gobble traditional delicacies at various restaurants here. Summers turn melodious with live traditional music concerts on the seafront. With Wadi Rum, the city also hosts the Distant Heat Dance Festival. If you want to sip on some drinks, there are bars to pour you your favorite ones. After a happening day, come back to the hotel and slip into your cozy beds for a restful night. 

Optional: Watersports, sightseeing, eating at restaurants, music concert, bars (charges extra) 

Tip: Make sure you have long sleeves and trousers/skirt on while visiting the mosque

Distance from Wadi Rum to Aqaba: 63. 5 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 50 minutes (approx.)

The Dead Sea tour beckons you today before reaching Amman.

Savor a healthy breakfast and complete the checkout formalities at the hotel reception as you will be moving to Amman. Enjoy being transferred along the Wadi Araba Road that will take you to the Dead Sea, offering an opportunity to enhance your vacation delight of 8 days in Jordan. Stop here for some amazing leisure time at this extraordinary body of intense blue water that lies at the lowest point on earth. Enjoy ‘floating’ in this sea and click some ‘insta moments’. Ask your kids to thrust their feet into the water to touch the sea bottom but they will be pushed up with every attempt and laugh at it. Also, tell them to safeguard their eyes from the salty water and check for any cuts or bruises on their body before hitting the Sea. 

You can also smear its rich, black mud on your body, pampering it with the healthy mineral infusion as if enjoying the nature’s holistic spa. Treat your lungs to the oxygen rich air here, especially beneficial for asthmatics.    

Once you have had a gala time at the Sea, proceed to Amman. On arrival, check-in to the hotel and relax overnight. 

Tip: Stock up on packets or tubs of mud and salt crystals while leaving Dead Sea. 

Distance from Aqaba to Amman: 331 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 3 hours, 40 minutes (approx.)

Today your Jordan itinerary 8 days takes you to the joyful Jerash and amazing Ajloun Castle. 

A nutritious breakfast marks a great beginning to your day. Now, set off to visit Jerash that stands alongside Gerasa of Antiquity. The latter hails from ancient times and is home to some of the supreme Greco-Roman architecture on earth. Jerash ruins are the best preserved Roman ruins, outside Italy. You can witness segments of ancient life here, many of which have provided flavors of Roman rule in the Middle East to historians, archaeologists, and even tourists. 

After exploring the ancient wonders here, proceed to Ajloun Castle, which offers a wonderful view of the surroundings. Its plaques like other attractions of Jordan offer a detailed explanation of every hotspot here, both in English and Arabic. If you reach here around sunset, the sight of the castle drenched in gold will capture your attention. Walking through its turrets and exploring rooms, you will be awe-struck at the intricacy of the erstwhile architecture. A day well-spent at such antediluvian sites will make you realize that this is an amazing Middle East holiday you could have ever enjoyed. 

Head back to Amman for a panoramic tour of the city. Meander through the hotspots of the ancient and modern Amman such as the Citadel that offers a bird’s eye view of the city and pass through the spice and gold bazaars. You will also drive past the unparalleled attractions like Rainbow Street, Jabal Al-Webdeih quarter, and King Abdullah Mosque. Later, come back to the hotel for a relaxing night. 

Your vacation culminates today. 

Have one more breakfast in Jordan and check out from the hotel. You will be transferred to Queen Alia International Airport and assisted with immigration formalities. Board your flight with fond memories in your heart and camera.