All Trips · Middle East
Jordan’s Legendary King’s Highway
An unforgettable 8-day self-drive from Amman to the Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Red Sea.
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Starts
Amman
Ends
Amman
Car
MG ZS
Hotels
5 Cities
Stay as many nights as you wish
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Hotels & rental car included — flights optional
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Overview
Follow one of the Middle East’s most rewarding driving routes through the extraordinary landscapes and ancient civilisations of Jordan.
Begin among the bustling streets and Roman ruins of Amman before travelling to Madaba, Mount Nebo and the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea. Continue south along the historic King’s Highway, passing deep canyons and imposing Crusader castles on your way to Petra.
Spend a full day discovering the magnificent rose-red city, experience the silence and immense landscapes of Wadi Rum, and relax beside the Red Sea in Aqaba before returning to Amman.
With your accommodation and rental car arranged in advance, you are free to experience Jordan at your own pace while enjoying a carefully planned route and manageable driving distances.
Your Itinerary Overview
8 Days · 7 Nights
Amman
Dead sea Jordan
Wadi Musa
Wadi Rum Village
Aqaba
Your route. Your pace.
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1
Start
Arrival in Amman
Toledo Hotel
2
Day 2
Amman, Madaba, Mount Nebo and the Dead Sea
Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea by IHG
3
Day 3
The King’s Highway to Petra
P Quattro Relax HotelStay 2 Nights · Days 3–5
4
Day 4
Petra
P Quattro Relax Hotelnight 2 of 2 · Same accommodation
5
Day 5
Little Petra and Wadi Rum
Get Your Night in Wadi Rum
6
Day 6
Wadi Rum to Aqaba
Lacosta Hotel
7
Day 7
Aqaba to Amman
Toledo Hotel
8
Day 8
Departure from Amman
Departure day · No overnight stay
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Important information
This is a suggested seven-night itinerary. Accommodation categories, travel dates and certain overnight stops may be adjusted according to availability.
A standard rental car is sufficient for the principal route. Customers must not drive their rental vehicle independently into the Wadi Rum Protected Area. The car should remain at the Visitor Centre or agreed meeting point while the camp provides the desert transportation.
The King’s Highway is scenic but slower than the Desert Highway. Customers should begin Day 3 early and avoid driving after dark.
Petra requires considerable walking over uneven ground. Customers should carry water, wear suitable footwear and allow a full day for their visit.
The Dead Sea shoreline is approximately 430 metres below sea level, while parts of the route are considerably higher. Temperatures can therefore vary substantially during the same journey.
The most comfortable travel periods are generally March through May and September through November. Winter can be cold in Petra and Wadi Rum, while summer temperatures can be extremely high.
What's Included
Seven nights in selected hotels and desert accommodation
Daily breakfast
Dinner and breakfast at the Wadi Rum camp
Rental vehicle for eight days
Unlimited mileage, subject to the rental conditions
Vehicle insurance as specified during booking
Collection and return at Queen Alia International Airport
Wadi Rum camp transfer from the agreed meeting point
Guided Wadi Rum 4WD experience, when selected in the package
All applicable hotel taxes and service charges
Flexible choice of available hotel categories
Detailed digital itinerary and driving information
What's Excluded
lights to and from Jordan unless added during booking
Fuel, parking charges, tolls and traffic fines
Security deposit required by the rental company
Additional driver and optional vehicle equipment
Jordan visa and entry formalities
Jordan Pass
Entrance fees to Petra, Kerak Castle and other attractions
Meals and drinks not specifically stated
Dead Sea treatments and resort activities
Aqaba boat trips, diving and snorkelling excursions
Personal expenses and gratuities
Travel and medical insurance
From per personUS$592