Ancient stone, desert silence and enduring hospitality

Jordan & Oman, Kingdoms of Stone and Silence

Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Muscat & the Omani Desert12 nightsFrom £12,800 per person

The journey

A private passage through Jordan and Oman, connecting Petra and Wadi Rum with Muscat, mountain villages and the great desert landscapes of Arabia.

Expert cultural interpretation and exceptional camps reveal two distinct kingdoms united by generosity, history and a profound relationship with landscape.

Duration12 nights
Best timeOctober to April
Travel stylePrivate cultural & desert journey
AccommodationLandmark hotels, private desert camps & mountain retreat

The itinerary

Day by day,
beautifully considered.

This is the journey's natural rhythm. Every stage can be refined around your dates, interests and preferred pace.

Days 1–2

Amman & Jerash

Arrive privately and enter Jordan through its contemporary capital, Roman heritage and deeply rooted hospitality.

Days 3–5

Petra & Wadi Rum

Experience Petra at its quieter edges with specialist context, then continue into Wadi Rum for desert stillness and a private camp.

Days 6–8

Muscat, between mountain and sea

Fly to Oman for architecture, private coastal experiences and a graceful introduction to the sultanate.

Days 9–10

The mountains

Travel by private 4x4 into high villages, canyons and a remarkable mountain retreat.

Days 11–12

The Omani desert

Conclude among immense dunes with a secluded camp, private guiding and an evening shaped around silence and stars.

Day 13

Departure

Private return to Muscat and onward assistance, or extend to the Musandam Peninsula or the Red Sea.

The experience

Considered in every detail.

  • Petra privately timed with a specialist archaeologist
  • A secluded Wadi Rum desert camp
  • Muscat through architecture, coast and table
  • Oman's mountains and desert with private 4x4 guiding

Included with ELEGANS

  • 12 nights in hand-selected luxury accommodation
  • Daily breakfast and selected desert meals
  • Private specialist guiding and 4x4 transfers
  • All cultural experiences described
  • Dedicated ELEGANS journey concierge

Not included

  • International and regional flights
  • Visas, travel insurance and personal expenses
  • Meals and beverages not described
  • Optional private aviation