Itinerary
- Day 1
Amman
You'll land at Queen Alia International Airport and get transferred to your hotel in central Amman. The afternoon is yours to settle in and check out nearby historical sites like the 2nd-century Roman Theatre or the Citadel with its museum if you have the energy. At 5pm, you'll meet your group leader and other travelers for an important meeting to go over what's ahead.
Optional Activities
- Visit the 6,000-seat Roman Theatre built in the 2nd century
- Explore the Citadel for panoramic city views
- Visit the museum within the Citadel containing the Dead Sea Scrolls and Umayyad palace ruins
- Amman City Tour (USD 8)
- Dinner with a local family - minimum 6 people (USD 25)
Landmarks Roman Theatre Citadel 
- Day 2
Jerash - Amman
Start with a scenic walk through Ajloun Forest Reserve on the Soap House Trail, moving through oak and pistachio trees until you reach a traditional soap-making house. From there, head to Jerash to see one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Middle East, with its forum, temples, theatres, and the ancient Colonnaded Street. You'll return to Amman with the evening free to relax or visit more city sights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ajloun Forest Reserve - Soap House Trail walk
- Jerash - Roman ruins tour
Optional Activities
- Visit the Citadel in Amman
Landmarks Ajloun Forest Reserve Jerash - Day 3
Amman to Petra
Travel south via the Desert Highway with stops in Madaba to see Byzantine-era mosaics, including the famous 6th-century mosaic map at St George's Church. Next, visit Mt Nebo, believed to be where Moses rested, then take an easy walk through Dana village to learn about local culture and see the terraced gardens. After that, you'll continue on to Petra for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Madaba - St George's Church with 6th-century mosaic map
- Madaba - Church of the Virgin and the Apostles mosaics
- Madaba - Archaeological Museum
- Mt Nebo - biblical site visit
- Dana village - walking tour through terraced gardens and craft workshops
Optional Activities
- Mosaic and sand bottle shopping (USD 10)
Landmarks St George's Church Mt Nebo Dana Village 
- Day 4
Petra
You'll explore Petra, the rose-colored lost city carved into rock cliffs and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Walk through the Siq to see the iconic Treasury, then discover the forum, temples, tombs, and amphitheatre. If you're up for it, there's an optional hike to the Monastery for clifftop views. In the evening, join a 2-hour cooking class at Al Qantara Kitchen to learn traditional Jordanian cuisine with a local chef.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Jordanian dinner following the 2-hour cooking class at Al Qantara Kitchen)
Included Activities
- Petra - Guided tour including the Treasury, Siq, Roman road, temples, tombs, and amphitheatre
- Petra - Jordanian cooking class at Al Qantara Kitchen with appetizers and traditional mains
Optional Activities
- Petra - 1-hour hike to the Monastery and clifftop path
- Petra By Night (JOD 30)
- Petra - Camel milking (USD 20)
- Petra - Goat milking (USD 20)
- Petra - Telescope viewing - 30 minutes (USD 15)
Landmarks Petra Treasury The Monastery - Day 5
Petra to Wadi Rum
Start by visiting Little Petra and having tea with a local Bedouin family before driving to Wadi Rum (about 1 hour away). From there, explore the desert landscape on a 4WD jeep safari through rock formations, viewing ancient inscriptions and natural bridges. You'll spend the night in a simple desert camp with either a camel hair tent or sleeping under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner cooked in a local earthen oven at the desert camp)
Included Activities
- Little Petra - visit
- Tea with local Bedouin family
- Wadi Rum - 4WD jeep safari with inscriptions and rock bridge viewing
- Desert camp - overnight stay with dinner cooked in local earthen oven
Optional Activities
- Wadi Rum - camel exploration
Landmarks Little Petra Wadi Rum 
- Day 6
Wadi Rum to Aqaba
Drive from the desert to the coast (roughly 1 hour) to reach Aqaba, Jordan's only Red Sea resort town. The rest of the day is open for you to relax by the pool, snorkel in the untouched coral reefs, take a boat trip, walk along the shoreline, or explore the 14th-century Ottoman Fort. Try local cuisine at waterfront cafes and restaurants in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dead Sea - visit and swimming
Optional Activities
- Red Sea snorkeling
- Boat trip on the Red Sea
- Visit the 14th-century Ottoman Fort
- Aqaba - Snorkeling Boat trip (JOD 35)
Landmarks Aqaba Ottoman Fort 
- Day 7
Aqaba to Dead Sea
Travel along the scenic King's Highway (about 3 hours), winding through rocky hills and occasionally passing nomadic shepherds, to reach the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth at 420 metres below sea level. You'll float in the super-salty water, apply nutrient-rich mud to your skin, and use the refreshing pools on a private beach. Later, gather with your group for a final celebratory meal together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final group meal at the resort)
Included Activities
- Dead Sea - visit and swimming at private beach
Landmarks Dead Sea - Day 8
Departure
After breakfast at the Dead Sea resort, your Jordan adventure ends. You'll depart for Queen Alia International Airport (approximately 1 hour drive away) to head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
