Jordan and Petra Tour

The tour begins in Amman with a transfer to the city's Shmeisani district before heading south to the desert landscape of Wadi Rum. Here, 4x4 rides take you through canyons and valleys amid sandstone masses that loom over red sands; the silence of the desert is so complete it almost feels otherworldly. Overnight is in a Bedouin-style camp.

Next is Little Petra, where ancient caravan 'hotels' carved into rock invite exploration, followed by a full day at Petra itself. The famed Treasury comes into view after passing through a narrowing gorge, leading onto a site of tombs, temples and theatres that once thrived on trade and culture. A traditional Bedouin tea offers a pause before the afternoon at leisure.

The journey continues along the King's Highway with stops at the Crusader castle at Shobak, Mount Nebo where tradition places Moses' final rest, and Madaba with its 6th-century mosaic map. The tour ends with two nights at the Dead Sea, where the high salt content allows effortless floating and a final visit to the Roman ruins of Jerash, notable for its grand colonnaded streets and amphitheatre. Riviera Travel's escorted style provides a steady pace through Jordan's historical and natural highlights.