Why Travel to Jordan?
Jordan rewards travellers who like their history layered and their landscapes dramatic. One afternoon you’re tracing Byzantine mosaics in a Madaba church, and the next you’re threading the narrow Siq on foot as sandstone walls close in overhead before the Treasury opens up in front of you. Bedouin families still welcome guests with sweet tea and stories under the same desert sky that watched Lawrence of Arabia pass through Wadi Rum. Add the strange buoyancy of the Dead Sea and the easy warmth of Jordanian hospitality, and it’s a country that gets under your skin fast.

When to Visit Jordan
🌷 Spring (March-May) Peak: April Why Visit: Wildflowers along the King’s Highway, mild desert temperatures, comfortable walking conditions at Petra and Jerash Book Ahead: 6-9 months for peak-season Wadi Rum camps and Petra guides
🍂 Autumn (September-November) Peak: October Why Visit: Warm days, cool evenings, fewer crowds than spring at the major sites Book Ahead: 6 months
☀️ Summer (June-August) Considerations: Desert heat can exceed 40°C in Wadi Rum and the Jordan Valley; mornings are best for touring, with afternoons at leisure by the pool or the Dead Sea
❄️ Winter (December-February) Considerations: Mild in Amman and Petra, with occasional light snow at higher elevations; a quieter, good-value time to travel


Worldstar Travel Insider Access
Booking Jordan through Worldstar Travel opens doors that independent travellers rarely find:
- Private Petra Access – early entry and after-hours visits to the Treasury before the crowds arrive
- Trusted Bedouin Camps – long-standing relationships with family-run Wadi Rum camps offering ensuite tents and genuine hospitality
- Dedicated Jordanian Tour Leaders – local specialists who join you in Amman and stay with you throughout the kingdom
- Seamless Egypt-Jordan Routing – decades of experience combining both countries into one smooth itinerary, including flights and border logistics
Signature Jordan Experiences
1. The Siq and the Treasury Walking the narrow gorge into Petra as the Treasury’s carved facade appears is one of travel’s great reveals, best followed by the climb to the Monastery for sweeping views over the Nabatean valley.
2. A Night in Wadi Rum Camel rides into the Valley of the Moon, dinner in a Bedouin tent and sleeping beneath a sky thick with stars, with sunrise over the dunes the next morning.
3. Floating in the Dead Sea An afternoon at the lowest point on Earth, coating yourself in mineral-rich mud before floating effortlessly in the super-saline water.
4. Roman Jerash One of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities anywhere, with its Oval Plaza, colonnaded streets and restored chariot races still bringing the past to life.
5. The King’s Highway Byzantine mosaics at Madaba, the Crusader castle at Shobak and sweeping desert views along one of the world’s oldest continuously used trade routes.
Best For
History and Culture Enthusiasts – Petra, Jerash and Madaba reward travellers fascinated by ancient civilisations
Adventure-Minded Couples – camel treks, desert camps and Dead Sea floats make for a memorable joint escape
First-Time Middle East Travellers – Jordan’s mix of safety, comfort and dramatic sights makes it an easy and rewarding introduction
Egypt Add-On Travellers – those already booked on an Egyptian tour and keen to extend into Jordan for a fuller ancient-world journey
Small Groups and Private Parties – itineraries scale comfortably from couples to family groups
Sample 7-Day Itinerary: “Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea”
Day 1: Arrive Amman Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel in Jordan’s cosmopolitan capital. Evening at leisure to settle in.
Day 2: Amman & Roman Jerash Tour the Citadel and Jordan Archaeological Museum, browse the downtown souq, then drive north to Jerash to walk its Oval Plaza and colonnaded streets.
Day 3: The King’s Highway to Petra Travel south via Madaba’s Byzantine mosaics and the Crusader castle at Shobak, arriving in Petra by early evening.
Day 4: The Lost City of Petra A full day exploring the Siq, the Treasury, the Street of Facades and the climb to the Monastery.
Day 5: Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp Drive into the Valley of the Moon, ride camels to a desert camp, and spend the evening around a fire under the stars.
Day 6: Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea Sunrise over the dunes, then a scenic drive to the shores of the Dead Sea for an afternoon of floating and mud treatments.
Day 7: Depart Amman Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your onward or return flight.
Investment Guide: What to Expect
| Budget Component | Estimated Cost (per person) |
|---|---|
| Return Flights (Australia to Amman) | AUD$2,200-3,200 |
| Boutique & Heritage Hotels (5 nights: Amman, Petra, Dead Sea) | AUD$1,200-2,000 |
| Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp (1 night, ensuite tent) | AUD$250-400 |
| Private Jordanian Tour Leader & Guiding | AUD$900-1,400 |
| Entrance Fees & Experiences (Petra, Jerash, camel rides, Dead Sea) | AUD$350-550 |
| Ground Transfers & Private Vehicle | AUD$400-650 |
| Worldstar Travel Tailor-Made Planning Fee | AUD$450-650 |
| Total Investment | AUD$5,750-8,850 per person |
What’s Included:
- Dedicated Jordanian tour leader throughout
- Reserved entry tickets for Petra, Jerash and Wadi Rum
- Ensuite Bedouin camp accommodation for one night in Wadi Rum
- 24/7 concierge support during travel
- All ground transfers and border logistics if combined with Egypt
- Restaurant reservations for local specialities
Frequently Asked Questions
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