Itinerary
- Day 1
Amman
You'll arrive in Amman whenever works for your flight and head to the hotel for a quick welcome meeting where you'll meet your CEO and fellow travelers. There's an optional group dinner if you want to connect with people right away, or you can wander around the city on your own and get a feel for things before the trip officially kicks off.
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Optional Activities
- Optional group dinner in Amman
- Explore Amman on your own
- Day 2
As Salt
After breakfast, you'll check out Amman's cultural sites like the King Abdullah Mosque, Amman Citadel, and the outside of the Roman Amphitheater. Then you'll head to As Salt, a hillside town where you'll do a 2-hour food tour sampling regional Jordanian dishes and meeting local people. The rest of the afternoon and evening you'll have free time back in Amman to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit King Abdullah Mosque, Amman Citadel, & the outside of the Roman Amphitheater
- As-Salt Food Tour
Landmarks/POIs King Abdullah Mosque Amman Citadel Roman Amphitheater, Amman - Day 3
Amman to Jerash to Petra
You'll leave Amman early morning and travel to Jerash, a really well-preserved Roman archaeological site. Your guide will take you through on a 3-hour tour, walking through ancient public squares and plazas while explaining the architecture and history. After that you'll continue on to Petra, get settled at your hotel, and grab dinner on your own this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jerash Guided Visit
Optional Activities
- Dinner on your own in Petra
Landmarks/POIs Jerash - Day 4
Petra
This morning you'll hike from Little Petra along the ancient backdoor trail until you reach the iconic site of Petra. The path brings you out near the Monastery where you'll have a boxed lunch and time to take in the views. By evening you'll head back to the hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring on your own or relaxing on the rooftop as the sun goes down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Boxed lunch overlooking Petra near the Monastery)
Included Activities
- Siq al-Barid (Little Petra) Visit
- Little Petra Hike & Guided Visit to Petra
Optional Activities
- Explore on your own
- Relax on the rooftop
Landmarks/POIs Siq al-Barid (Little Petra) Petra The Monastery, Petra - Day 5
Petra to Wadi Rum
You'll wake early to see Petra at sunrise, watching as morning light hits the sandstone cliffs. After that you'll return for breakfast, then drive to Wadi Rum, known as the Valley of the Moon. Once you arrive, you'll hop into a 4x4 and head deep into the red sand dunes to reach your private camp. There's a group dinner at camp followed by a night walk and stargazing in the desert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at camp)
Included Activities
- Petra Sunrise
- 4x4 Desert Trip
- Night Walk - Wadi Rum
Landmarks/POIs Wadi Rum - Day 6
Wadi Rum to Aqaba
After breakfast, you'll leave the desert behind and travel to Aqaba on the Red Sea. The day is completely yours to fill how you want. You could book a boat ride with lunch and snorkeling, check out Marina Village, browse the local market, or just relax. Dinner tonight is on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Aqaba Boat Trip with Snorkelling
- Visit Marina Village
- Browse the Aqaba Local Market
- Beach time
Landmarks/POIs Aqaba Local Market - Day 7
Aqaba
You have another free day in Aqaba to do what sounds good to you. If you want to relax, you can grab a full-day beach club pass with lunch included. Or you can explore town sites you didn't get to yesterday. There's a restaurant nearby with live music and a fun local vibe if you want dinner recommendation, or you can eat wherever you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Big Night Out
Optional Activities
- Full-day beach club pass with lunch
- Explore Aqaba sites
- Day 8
Aqaba to Madaba
You'll leave Aqaba and travel to Madaba and the Dead Sea. You'll stop at Al Safi Kitchen, a G Adventures-supported spot, for a traditional Jordanian meal that helps local community members. Then comes the unique experience of floating in the Dead Sea, bobbing in the salt water and rubbing medicinal mud on your skin. You'll also visit St George Church to see Byzantine mosaics. The evening is free in Madaba with an optional group dinner available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Al Safi Community Lunch - traditional Jordanian meal at G Adventures-supported Al Safi Kitchen)
Included Activities
- Al Safi Community Lunch
- Dead Sea Visit
- Madaba Mosaics Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Optional group dinner
Landmarks/POIs Dead Sea St George Church, Madaba - Day 9
Madaba
You have the full day free in Madaba. Check out any sites you missed yesterday or just relax. If you want something more active, you can sign up for an optional trip to Ma'in Hot Springs, where naturally heated mineral-rich water is perfect for easing sore muscles. There's also waterfall swimming and spa experiences in the oasis setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Ma'in Hot Springs
- Explore other Madaba locations
Landmarks/POIs Ma'in Hot Springs - Day 10
Madaba to Wadi Araba
You'll head into Wadi Araba, the lesser-known desert area on the Jordan-Israel border. You'll climb into a 4x4 and drive deep into the wadi, stopping for tea along the way before hiking to a nearby pond where you can float and relax. Watch the sunset from this unforgettable spot, then settle in at your camping spot for the night under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wadi Araba Hike
- Wadi Araba Camping
Landmarks/POIs Wadi Araba - Day 11
Wadi Araba to Dahab
You'll leave the calm desert behind and travel to Egypt's Sinai Peninsula by crossing the Gulf of Aqaba, heading onward to Dahab. This beach town has a vibrant underwater scene, excellent windsurfing, and a mix of bohemian relaxation and adventure. You'll have some free hours to explore and get settled along the Red Sea beachfront.
Optional Activities
- Explore Dahab
- Enjoy beachside activities
Landmarks/POIs Dahab - Day 12
Dahab
You have a day in this less-visited beach location to do what appeals to you. You could visit Ain Khudra Oasis to experience Bedouin culture and see palm trees in the desert, or you could spend the day at the beach or try windsurfing. The oasis has a water source that's been used for thousands of years in this harsh area, so it's historically significant and pretty unique.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Ain Khudra Oasis
- Windsurfing in Dahab
- Beach time in Dahab
Landmarks/POIs Ain Khudra Oasis - Day 13
Dahab
You'll have another free day to enjoy the Sinai Peninsula coastline. If you want an adventure, you can book an optional snorkeling trip to Dahab's famous Blue Hole in the Abu Galoum Nature Reserve. This submarine sinkhole sits just offshore in calm waters and has lots of marine life. Or you can relax at the beachfront, lounge by the Red Sea, and just take it easy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling at Blue Hole in Abu Galoum Nature Reserve
- Beach time in Dahab
Landmarks/POIs Blue Hole, Dahab Abu Galoum Nature Reserve - Day 14
Dahab to St Catherine's Monastery
You'll take a final look at the Red Sea and then travel inland to St. Catherine's Monastery, the oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery in the world. You'll tour this UNESCO site that's said to be near the Burning Bush where Moses received the Ten Commandments. You'll learn about the herbal gardens, interact with Bedouin women at a handicrafts exhibition, and watch the sunset. You'll get an early night to rest up for tomorrow's hike.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Saint Catherine's Monastery Visit
Landmarks/POIs Saint Catherine's Monastery - Day 15
Mount Sinai to Cairo
You'll start your sunrise hike to the top of Mount Sinai in the very early morning hours, arriving in time to see the sunrise from the summit where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments. After hiking back down to St. Catherine, you'll have food and time to freshen up before traveling back to Cairo, crossing the Suez Canal along the way. You'll arrive in Cairo by afternoon, get settled, and meet up with the group for a Big Night Out at a favorite local spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike
- Big Night Out
Landmarks/POIs Mount Sinai Suez Canal - Day 16
Departure
It's departure day. There's no goodbye, just until next time. You'll exchange hugs and contact information with your new friends and head out whenever your departure allows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
