Jordan Photography Tour

After breakfast, head north to walk through history in Jerash, regarded as one of the most important and best-preserved Roman cities in the Middle East. You will spend your time exploring and photographing the location.

Later on, this day drive back to Amman, tour the old city and walk through the old markets, viewing the Al-Husseini Mosque. Your driver/guide will take you through some of the back streets, markets and shops of the old city to practice some street photography techniques around the city center.

Then we head to the Citadel where you will get to photograph the Temple of Hercules, a Byzantine church, and the Umayyad Palace and the Roman Theatre, two of the Most popular archaeological sites in the city.

Overnight in Amman.

Driving time:
Amman to Jerash – Approx. 1 hour.

After breakfast, you start the journey to the south, beginning with Mount Nebo and wonder at the view where Moses looked across to the Promised Land and later died and was buried.

Then on to the town of Madaba and discover the amazing Byzantine mosaics excavated from throughout the town. See the ‘Madaba Map’, the oldest preserved mosaic map of the Holy Lands.

Continue south to the ancient crusader castle in Karak, exploring the maze of stone-vaulted halls and passageways. The city of Karak was the capital of Moab and the castle dominates the skyline. The castle provides an impressive insight into the architectural and military skills of the Crusaders.

Finally, we arrive in Dana Biosphere Reserve overlooking Wadi Dana. Time to explore the old village and stroll around enjoying the fresh air and views. Take bird’s-eye views photos of this beautiful scenario. Drive to a special location near a cliff where you have great views over the Dana Reserve. Be sure to enjoy both sunset and sunrise photography.

Overnight in Dana.

Driving time:
Amman to Mount Nebo – Approx. 45 minutes.
Mount Nebo to Madaba – Approx. 15 minutes.
Madaba to Kerak – Approx. 2 hours.
Kerak to Dana – Approx. 2 hours.

Before breakfast, you will enjoy sunrise photography to experience Dana’s Reserve in all its glory with lots of subjects to photograph like mountains, rock formations and landscapes!

After breakfast, you will have a free time to explore and photograph the reserve on your own.

Then we head to Little Petra, it’s time to start your hike. Enter Petra via ‘The Back Door’ avoiding most of the tourists. Good tracks go pleasantly down Wadi Ghurab amidst sandstone mountains guarding the approaches to Petra. This way follows a Nabataean route out of the valley and skirting around the final mountain on a natural rock terrace which has been ‘improved’ for the safety of walkers. Even so, it still narrows slightly before reaching a hidden plateau high above the impressive chasm of Wadi Siyyagh. Just beyond, carved into the cliff face, ‘The Monastery’ suddenly comes into view, where there is a Bedouin café for refreshments, if you would like.

Nabataean steps then lead down into ancient Petra; through which the route goes before exiting past ‘The Treasury’ and through the famous ‘Petra Siq’ to the shops, cafés and hotels of Wadi Musa.

Overnight in Petra.

Hiking distance: 10-14 km
Ascent 496m, Descent 519m

Driving time:
Dana to Petra – Approx. 1 hour.

A Masterpiece half as old as time; The Red Rose city of Petra. Marvel at the beauty of the ‘Lost City’, exploring its many caves and tombs.

Walk through the Siq and be astounded at the magnificent Treasury, the entrance guarding the ancient Nabatean city, now one of the Modern 7 Wonders of the World.

Time to explore the city further, such as Qasr Al-Bint or the Royal Tombs.

You will spend a few hours touring the ancient city, as you try to absorb the scope of its size while photographing the fascinating scenes that unfold around each corner.

At night, you may experience and photograph Petra by Night (runs only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays).

Overnight in Petra.

Depart Petra and head to Wadi Rum where you will start with a 2-hour Jeep tour to see wonders of the desert.

Then you will be transferred to the camp where you will be having your lunch and some free time.

Slightly before sunset, you will have a 1-hour camel ride while the sky lights up in warm orange and yellow tones.

By night, you get a clear view of the Milky Way streaking across the sky, and will recognize shooting stars and volumes of stars. Great opportunity of night/stars photography.

Overnight in Wadi Rum.

Driving time:
Petra to Wadi Rum – Approx. 2 hours.

Wake up in the beautiful desert with its awe-inspiring cliff sided mountains – the Wadi Rum UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Today we’ll explore it by Jeep, stopping in various places with time to explore and take photos of the sand dunes, rock bridges, mountains, white desert and ancient inscriptions.

Lunch will be served while on the tour, in the middle of the desert.

Overnight in Wadi Rum.

After having breakfast in Wadi Rum, you will drive to the lowest point on earth to float and relax at the Dead Sea. Enjoy the sunshine and view whilst trying out the invigorating mud bath to cleanse the skin.

Before Sunset time we will transfer you to the Dead Sea salt formation spot where you will have the chance to capture some long exposure seascape photos and practice blurred water effects, combining slow shutter speeds and ND filters. Bringing your polarizing and neutral density filters is highly recommended.

Overnight in Dead Sea.

Driving distance from Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea around 4 hours.

Unfortunately, it’s time to say goodbye but return home with wonderful memories.

(You will need to be at the airport 3 hours prior your flight.)

Driving time:
Dead Sea to QAIA – Approx. 45 minutes.