Jordan Tour Packages

The first time you walk through the Siq, you notice how the canyon narrows around you. The walls rise above 80 metres on either side, and the light drops away. Then the crack opens up, and there it is: the Treasury of Petra, its carved facade glowing salmon-pink in the morning sun. No photograph of it quite tells the truth.

The country packs an almost unreasonable amount of variety into a land roughly the size of Portugal. Coral reefs at Aqaba, the lowest point on Earth at the Dead Sea, a Martian landscape at Wadi Rum, Roman columns at Jerash, and a capital city where Ottoman mansions share streets with speciality coffee roasters. All of it fits comfortably into one week.

For Indian travellers, Jordan tour packages offer a genuinely distinct experience from the usual European or Southeast Asian circuit.

Why Jordan Belongs on Every Traveller's List

Jordan sits at a crossroads of civilisations that have been layering over each other for more than 10,000 years. Neolithic settlements, Nabataean trade routes, Roman garrisons, Byzantine churches, Crusader castles, and Ottoman markets all occupy the same ground. 

What makes this unusual is how accessible all of it remains. Here are some of the strongest reasons travellers keep choosing Jordan trip packages over other Middle Eastern destinations:

The Practical Case for Jordan from India

Jordan welcomes Indian passport holders with a straightforward visa process. Travellers can obtain a visa on arrival at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman for approximately ₹2,000 to ₹2,500, valid for 30 days.

The Jordan Pass, starting at roughly ₹8,800, depending on exchange rates, for the Wanderer tier, covers the Petra entry fee and grants access to over 40 sites across the country, which effectively means the visa cost disappears if you stay a minimum of three consecutive nights. 

A Compact Country That Earns Repeat Visits

Jordan covers roughly 89,000 sq. km., which means your itinerary does not require the marathon travel days that larger countries demand. Amman to Petra takes about three hours by road. 

Petra to Wadi Rum takes another hour and a half. Wadi Rum to Aqaba takes under an hour. Most Jordan trip packages cover all of these within a single week, and travellers still have room to spare for Jerash, Madaba, or the Dead Sea.

History That Is Still Inhabited

Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, but it functions more like a living landscape than a museum exhibit. Horses and donkeys still carry visitors through the Siq. Bedouin traders sell spices and scarves beside the Royal Tombs. 

The archaeological zone covers roughly 264 sq. km., which means even a two-day visit covers only part of it. Before confirming your travel documents, it is worth reading up on how to plan trips without disrupting your work schedule to make sure you apply well in advance of your departure date.

Places Worth Your Time in Jordan

The Middle East offers competing claims on the traveller's attention: the ultra-modern towers of the Gulf, the antiquity of Egypt, the cultural density of Lebanon. Jordan holds its own through qualities that are harder to replicate elsewhere. 

Travellers choosing desert tour packages that combine archaeology, wilderness, and coastal access will find Jordan consistently outperforms expectations. The destinations below consistently hold up:

Petra

The Nabataean civilisation reached its peak between the 4th century BC and the 1st century AD, and Petra served as their capital and commercial hub. They did not construct Petra so much as excavate it, cutting elaborate facades, tombs, and temples directly into the rose-red sandstone cliffs. 

The Treasury, locally called Al Khazneh, stands 43 metres tall and features a perfectly proportioned Hellenistic facade despite being carved with hand tools over 2,000 years ago. Around 1,500 paper-bag candle luminaries light the Siq, and the experience now combines the original candlelit walk with projection mapping at the Treasury.

Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum earned its otherworldly reputation legitimately. The protected reserve covers 720 sq. km. of sandstone mountains, crimson dunes, and ancient rock bridges. The same landscape served as a filming location for Ridley Scott’s The Martian (2015) and David Lean’s Lawrence of Arabia (1962). 

Most Jordan tour packages that include Wadi Rum also incorporate an overnight stay at a desert camp, where stargazing is extraordinary. The absence of light pollution at this latitude makes the Milky Way visible to the naked eye on clear nights.

The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea sits 418 metres below sea level, making it the lowest point on Earth by land elevation. Its salinity reaches approximately 34 percent, compared to 3.5 percent in the world's oceans, which means the human body floats without any effort. 

Jerash

Jerash sits about 48 kilometres north of Amman and contains one of the best-preserved examples of Roman provincial urban planning anywhere in the world. The colonnaded main street, the Cardo Maximus, still has its original paving stones. 

The oval forum is almost entirely intact. Two theatres, multiple temples, Byzantine churches layered over Roman foundations, and Hadrian's Arch marking the city's southern entrance, all survive in a state that cities ten times more famous simply cannot match.

Amman

Amman spreads across more than 19 hills, called jabals in Arabic, which gives the city a dramatic topography and a habit of surprising you with a view just as you round a corner. The Citadel on Jabal al-Qal'a holds the remnants of a Roman temple of Hercules, a Byzantine church, and a Umayyad palace, all in one compact hilltop site that overlooks the Roman Theatre below. 

The Rainbow Street area in Jabal Amman brings together the city's cafe culture, street art, bookshops, and independent restaurants. Most Jordan trip packages begin here, given that Queen Alia International Airport sits 35 kilometres south of the city centre.

Couples often gravitate toward the romance of Wadi Rum's bubble domes and Petra by candlelight. If that sounds like your trip, have a look at EaseMyTrip's honeymoon tour packages to see which Jordan itineraries incorporate both.

How to Get to Jordan from India

Most Indian travellers reach Jordan via Gulf hubs such as Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah, though direct services may be available from select Indian cities depending on the season. The routing options below cover the most consistent combinations for travellers from Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore:

By Air

Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman handles the majority of arrivals from India, with King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba serving travellers who prefer to begin their journey from the south. Emirates via Dubai, Royal Jordanian via various Gulf hubs, Qatar Airways via Doha, and Air Arabia via Sharjah cover the most popular routing options. 

By Road (from Neighbouring Countries)

Three border crossings connect Jordan to Israel and the Palestinian Territories, and one connects to Syria (currently closed to most international travellers). To easily bridge both countries, travellers often select Israel tour packages that coordinate border crossings via the northern Jordan River route or the Wadi Araba checkpoint near Aqaba. 

Road entry from Saudi Arabia runs through the port of Aqaba and suits travellers who have been to the Gulf beforehand.

By Sea

A passenger and vehicle ferry connects Aqaba with Nuweiba in Egypt across the Gulf of Aqaba. The fast ferry takes one hour; the slow ferry takes three. This crossing makes sense for travellers combining Egypt and Jordan in a single overland trip, and several combined (Egypt + Jordan) itineraries include it as a highlight in itself.

Best Time to Visit Jordan

Jordan's desert and highland geography produces a more extreme seasonal range than many first-time visitors expect. Amman, at 900 metres above sea level, can receive snowfall in January. 

Wadi Rum in July reaches 40°C by early afternoon. The coastal strip at Aqaba sits warm and comfortable even in winter. So the best time depends on which Jordan you want to experience: 

If adventure activities appeal to you, EaseMyTrip's adventure tour packages cover options for hiking, canyoning, and desert exploration that pair well with a Jordan base.

Things to Know Before You Travel to Jordan

Jordan rewards prepared travellers. A few practical details make a real difference to how the trip unfolds, and first-time visitors often find out these things only after arriving. 

Here is what to know before you land:

• Currency: Jordanian dinars are not available in India. Carry USD or EUR and exchange at Amman ATMs or banks. Airport exchange rates are less favourable. Inform your bank before departure to avoid card blocks on overseas transactions.
• Dress code: Jordan is a moderate Muslim country. Conservative dress is respectful and practical in most non-resort areas. Shoulders and knees covered works well for exploring Petra, Jerash, and local towns. Beach attire suits Aqaba and resort pools.
• Water: Tap water in Amman and major cities is technically potable, but most travellers stick to bottled water outside of three-star-and-above hotels, which typically run filtered water. Staying hydrated matters, especially in summer and during long hikes at Petra.
• Photography: Petra allows photography throughout the main zone. Some Bedouin traders in the area charge a small fee to photograph their camels or horses. At Wadi Rum, most camps encourage photography as the landscapes speak for themselves.

Getting to Jordan involves one layover regardless of which Indian city you depart from, so smart baggage planning matters more than usual. Before you finalise your packing list, take a look at these smart packing tips that cover everything from baggage allowances to what not to check in. 

What to Eat and Drink in Jordan

Jordanian food is communal by instinct. Dishes arrive at the centre of the table. Bread acts as both your scoop and your side. A few things you want to eat specifically while you are here:

• Mansaf: Jordan's national dish and the one that most clearly expresses the country's hospitality culture. Tender lamb cooks in jameed, a fermented dried yoghurt sauce with a tangy, savoury depth you will not find anywhere else. It goes over rice and thin shrak flatbread, topped with fried almonds and parsley.
• Zarb: The Bedouin version of slow cooking. Lamb and chicken, seasoned and placed in a metal rack, go into an underground clay oven with hardwood embers for three to four hours. The meat emerges extraordinarily tender.
• Jordanian coffee: Qahwa, the cardamom-spiced coffee served in small handleless cups, arrives as a greeting in most Bedouin camps and traditional restaurants. It is lightly brewed, aromatic, and slightly bitter. A glass signals that you are welcome. Shaking the cup sideways signals you are done.
• Maqluba: Arabic for "upside-down." Chefs cook this layered rice dish with lamb, eggplant, cauliflower, and tomatoes, then flip it onto a serving plate. The spicing is warm rather than hot, and the aromas fill the room when it comes out of the pot.
• Kunafa: The essential sweet, a warm pastry of shredded dough over stretchy Nabulsi cheese, soaked in orange blossom syrup and scattered with crushed pistachios. Bakeries in Amman serve it fresh throughout the afternoon.

Plan Your Jordan Holiday with EaseMyTrip

Jordan is smaller than you think, more varied than you expect, and significantly harder to leave than the itinerary suggests. Families travelling with children find the combination of Jerash, the Dead Sea float, and a jeep tour at Wadi Rum covers the widest range of ages without a dull moment in between.

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