Passage to Petra = A Private Journey Through Jordan's Ancient Heart
Petra is one of those rare places that exceeds expectations regardless of how high they've been set. The approach through the Siq — a kilometer-long crack in the sandstone that narrows as it winds between cliffs rising forty meters overhead — builds anticipation for the Treasury in a way that no photograph can prepare you for. When it appears, most people stop walking.
This itinerary is built around that moment — and everything that surrounds it. Wadi Rum's desert silence. The Dead Sea at dusk. The Roman columns of Jerash. Amman's layered modern and ancient character. Jordan is a compact country with an extraordinary concentration of unmissable sites, and this journey is designed to reach all of them without any of them feeling rushed.
Every detail is arranged privately. No group departures, no shared coaches, no itinerary you didn't agree to. Just Jordan, at your pace, with people who know it well.
 Siq Treasury |  Dead Sea Salt Formation |
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 Camel riding at Wadi Rum |
Sample Itinerary - 6 Days / 5 Nights
This is a starting point - every Anemos Jordan itinerary is adjusted around the group traveling.
Day 1 — Arrival in Amman
Private airport transfer to your hotel. Evening at leisure — the Rainbow Street neighborhood for dinner, or an early night before the journey begins.
Day 2 — Amman & Jerash
Morning visit to the Citadel and Roman Theater in Amman with a private guide. Drive north to Jerash for a private guided visit to one of the ancient world's most intact cities. Return to Amman for the evening.
Day 3 — Wadi Rum
Private transfer south to Wadi Rum. Jeep excursion through the desert valleys with a Bedouin guide — Lawrence's Spring, Khazali Canyon, and the dune at Um Sabatah. Overnight in an authentic Bedouin desert camp under an extraordinary sky.
Day 4 — Petra
Early morning departure to Petra. Full day private guided visit — the Siq, the Treasury, the Royal Tombs, the Colonnaded Street, the Great Temple. Return to Petra area hotel for overnight.
Day 5 — Little Petra & the Dead Sea
Morning visit to Al Beidha (Little Petra) — a smaller, quieter Nabataean site hidden in the mountains above the main city. Drive north to the Dead Sea for an afternoon of floating and the therapeutic mineral mud. Luxury resort overnight.
Day 6 — Amman & Departure
Private transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for onward travel or return flight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I depart from an airport not listed in this itinerary?
Yes — we arrange departures from any US airport. Contact us for pricing options from your preferred departure city.
Can I extend my stay before or after the tour dates?
Absolutely. Pre and post-tour extensions are arranged regularly — additional nights in Amman, a Dead Sea extension, or onward travel to another destination. Contact us by phone or email to discuss options.
How do I check availability for my preferred travel dates?
Contact us directly — availability changes regularly and we can confirm current options for any dates you're considering. There's no obligation and the conversation is always free.
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From $1,590
5
days
Tour Features:
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4 nights at 4* hotels in standard rooms
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Air-conditioned bus throughout
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Breakfast daily
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English Speaking guide on touring days
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Entrance fees to visiting sights
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Horse riding upon initial entry to Petra
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2-hour tour of Wadi Rum by open Bedouin trucks
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All Hotel service and local taxes are included
Tour is also available in 5* Hotels at $1,690
PRICE INCLUDES:
Rates are per person, based on double occupancy as described above.
Every Anemos Jordan itinerary includes hand-selected accommodation at each destination, private airport transfers throughout, a licensed private guide for all cultural visits, pre-arranged entrance tickets, pre-booked restaurant reservations, and one point of contact for the entire journey. International flights are arranged separately.
NOT INCLUDED:
Airfare is not included and is nonrefundable after booking. Additional fees: Baggage fees may apply.
Lunch and Dinner
Carriages in Petra
Personal expenses, Tips to the guide and driver
Visa (None Restricted Nationality): Amman Airport & Sheikh Hussein: Free of charge if a stay is a minimum of 2 nights, will need passports details in advance - Allenby Bridge
Departure tax: Allenby Bridge or Sheikh Hussein - Amman Airport
Anything not mentioned in “Tour Features”.
Cancellation policy and fees:
All cancellations are subject to fees up to the date specified.
Travel insurance is highly recommended.
Hotels (or similar):
Amman: 4* Cham Palace
Amman: 5* Kempinski
Petra: 4* Petra Moon
Petra: 5* Marriott
SCHEDULE:
Every Sunday
January - December
All year round