From the Bosphorus to Petra connects two lands shaped by empires, religions, trade routes and migration: Turkiye reveals the crossroads, Jordan reveals the caravan routes beyond them.
Day by day
Between Two Continents Istanbul From the Bosphorus to Petra Experiences Civilization-focused experiences linking Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Ephesus, Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. Click for more information
Arrival at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Meet & greet by our local team and private transfer to the hotel.
Travelers receive their first DD Signature Welcome Gift, inspired by Turkish culture.
Free time to rest after the international journey.
Accommodation in Istanbul.
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Full-day exploration of Istanbul's historic core.
Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the ancient Hippodrome area and Topkapı Palace.
Continue to the Grand Bazaar.
Accommodation in Istanbul.
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Enjoy a Bosphorus cruise, experiencing both the European and Asian shores of Istanbul.
Continue through selected neighborhoods such as Karaköy, Galata, Balat, Kadıköy or another area recommended by our local partner.
Accommodation in Istanbul.
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Transfer to the airport.
Commercial scheduled flight to Cappadocia.
Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation in Cappadocia.
The Land of Fairy Chimneys Cappadocia From the Bosphorus to Petra Experiences Civilization-focused experiences linking Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Ephesus, Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. Meals B Click for more information
Optional early-morning hot-air balloon flight, subject to weather and operating conditions.
After breakfast, full-day exploration of Cappadocia.
Visit selected valleys, cave formations, panoramic viewpoints, an underground city and an important rock-cut church complex or open-air museum.
Accommodation in Cappadocia.
Paths of Faith Konya From the Bosphorus to Petra Experiences Civilization-focused experiences linking Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Ephesus, Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. Meals B Click for more information
Private departure toward Konya with appropriate comfort stops.
Visit the Mevlana Museum and learn about Rumi and the Mevlevi tradition.
Accommodation in Konya.
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Departure toward Pamukkale.
Arrival and visit to the white travertine terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis.
Accommodation in Pamukkale.
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Departure toward the Aegean region.
Visit Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities of the Mediterranean world.
Where operationally suitable, include the Terrace Houses.
Continue toward İzmir.
Accommodation in İzmir.
From Anatolia to the Levant Amman From the Bosphorus to Petra Experiences Civilization-focused experiences linking Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Ephesus, Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. Meals B Click for more information
Transfer to İzmir Airport.
Commercial scheduled flight to Amman, using the best operational routing available.
If a connection is required, our partner should propose the most comfortable schedule.
Arrival in Amman.
Meet & greet by our Jordan team.
Private transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation in Amman.
Rome in the East Jerash / Amman From the Bosphorus to Petra Experiences Civilization-focused experiences linking Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Ephesus, Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. Meals B Click for more information
Departure to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the region.
Explore its colonnaded streets, plazas, temples and theaters.
Return to Amman and discover selected highlights of the capital.
Accommodation in Amman.
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Departure toward southern Jordan.
Visit Madaba, known for its historic mosaics.
Continue to Mount Nebo, a site of major biblical significance and an important viewpoint over the Jordan Valley.
Proceed toward Petra.
Accommodation in Petra.
The Rose-Red City Petra From the Bosphorus to Petra Experiences Civilization-focused experiences linking Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Ephesus, Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. Meals B Click for more information
Full-day discovery of Petra.
Enter through the dramatic Siq and experience the first view of the Treasury.
Continue through the archaeological site with enough time to understand Petra as far more than a single monument.
Accommodation in Petra.
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Departure toward Wadi Rum.
Explore the desert landscape in a locally operated 4x4 experience.
Dinner and accommodation in Wadi Rum.
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Departure toward the Dead Sea.
Arrival and time to experience one of the world's most distinctive natural environments.
The afternoon should be intentionally slower, allowing guests to rest and enjoy the property.
Accommodation at the Dead Sea.
Until the Next Civilization Amman From the Bosphorus to Petra Experiences Civilization-focused experiences linking Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Ephesus, Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. Meals B Click for more information
Breakfast.
Private transfer to Queen Alia International Airport according to the international flight schedule.
Assistance with departure.
End of services for travelers completing From the Bosphorus to Petra.
DD SIGNATURE STANDARDS
This program should be quoted including our core DD Signature service standards.
- Two Signature Welcome Gifts: One destination-inspired welcome gift upon arrival in Türkiye and another upon arrival in Jordan.
- Regional Commercial Flights: Commercial scheduled flights connecting:
- Istanbul → Cappadocia
- İzmir → Amman
Each flight should include a minimum of 20 kg checked baggage per passenger.
- Private Transportation: Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicles appropriate to group size throughout scheduled road services.
- Spanish-Speaking Guidance: Professional Spanish-speaking guidance for our LATAM departures in both countries. Separate destination guides may be used where operationally preferable.
- Selected Hotels: Priority quotation:
- Option A: 4★ Superior
- Option B: 5★ / Premium (where commercially appropriate)
For Wadi Rum, please propose a high-quality desert camp suitable for our client profile.
- Daily Breakfast: Breakfast throughout the journey plus specifically indicated meals.
- Entrance Fees: All scheduled entrance fees and included experiences.
- DD Signature Assistance: Professional local assistance throughout both destinations.
- Cultural Experiences: Experiences should be authentic, culturally respectful and properly interpreted.
- Pace & Comfort: Special attention should be given to realistic driving times, heat, walking levels, desert conditions and appropriate comfort stops.
DD SIGNATURE FLIGHT STANDARD
For From the Bosphorus to Petra, please quote the best operational commercial flights for:
- Istanbul → Cappadocia
- İzmir → Amman
All included flights must provide:
- Minimum 20 kg checked baggage per passenger
- Cabin baggage according to airline policy
- Applicable taxes and mandatory charges
- Group check-in assistance where possible
Please prioritize operationally convenient schedules over the lowest airfare.
Where the İzmir–Amman sector requires a connection, please provide the most comfortable realistic option.
DD SIGNATURE LOYALTY
From the Bosphorus to Petra
- Journey: 15 Days / 14 Nights
- Countries Completed: 2
- Signature Points Earned: 1,800 Points
Signature Passport
- Türkiye × 1 Destination Stamp
- Jordan × 1 Destination Stamp
- Total: 2 Destination Stamps
Signature Points and Passport recognition form part of the DD Signature Travel loyalty program and do not require any service or costing from the local supplier.
The route
Istanbul Cappadocia Konya Pamukkale Ephesus Izmir Amman Jerash Madaba Mount Nebo Petra Wadi Rum Dead Sea Amman
Included
- Two destination-inspired welcome gifts
- Commercial flights Istanbul-Cappadocia and Izmir-Amman with baggage standards
- Private transportation and professional Spanish-speaking guidance
- Selected hotels by category and a high-quality Wadi Rum camp where suitable
- Breakfast, entrance fees, local assistance and cultural experiences as indicated
Not included
- International flights except indicated regional sectors
- Travel insurance
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
Make this journey your own
Every departure is private and built around you — dates, pace and every detail can change.