Itinerary
- Day 1
Amman
You'll arrive at Queen Alia International Airport where a transfer will take you to your hotel if you've arranged one. Before your 5 pm welcome meeting, there's time to explore Amman on your own. The Roman Theatre is worth checking out, or you could head to The Jordan Museum to see the Dead Sea Scrolls. The Umayyad Palace ruins are another option if you prefer walking through historical sites. After the meeting wraps up, you'll join your group for dinner and get to know your fellow travellers.
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting at 5 pm in Amman
- Group dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Roman Theatre
- Learn about Dead Sea Scrolls at The Jordan Museum
- Explore Umayyad Palace ruins
Landmarks Roman Theatre The Jordan Museum Umayyad Palace 
- Day 2
Ajloun - Jerash
Start early with a short walk along the Soap House Trail in Ajloun Forest Reserve, passing through oak and pistachio trees. You'll meet local women who still make traditional olive soap by hand. From there, head to Jerash to walk through the ancient ruins and see the Colonnaded Street with its chariot wheel grooves still visible in the stones. Back in Amman by evening, you have free time to either visit the Citadel or find a local restaurant for dinner on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Soap House Trail walk through Ajloun Forest Reserve
- Visit with local women at soap house
- Jerash - Roman ruins guided exploration
- Walk along Colonnaded Street
Optional Activities
- Visit Citadel
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Ajloun Forest Reserve Jerash Colonnaded Street Citadel 
- Day 3
Madaba - Dana - Petra
Drive south on the Desert Highway toward Petra, stopping in Madaba to walk through Ottoman-style houses and see Byzantine mosaics from centuries past. You might spot traditional Bedouin tents along the way. Continue to Dana Village, a nature reserve where a local guide will lead you through terraced gardens while sharing stories about residents and their way of life. Settle into your hotel in Petra and spend the evening relaxing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Madaba
- Dana Village visit and walk with local leader
- Guided walk through terraced gardens
Optional Activities
- Observe Bedouin camps
Landmarks Madaba Dana Village 
- Day 4
Petra
Push through the narrow Siq to reach Petra, then explore the old Roman road, temples, and rock-cut tombs scattered throughout the site. The amphitheatre carved into the rock is something to see. If you're feeling up for it, take the clifftop path to the Monastery for views across the whole area. Later you'll join a cooking class where you'll prepare baba ghanoush, hummus, kabsah, and mjadra while learning how traditional Arabic dishes come together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Jordanian cooking class meal)
Included Activities
- Petra guided tour - Siq, Roman road, temples, tombs, amphitheatre
- Jordanian cooking class at Al Qantara kitchen
Optional Activities
- Walk clifftop path to Monastery for panoramic views over Treasury
Landmarks Petra The Treasury The Monastery - Day 5
Wadi Rum
After breakfast, travel toward Wadi Rum and stop in Little Petra for tea with a local Bedouin family. Once you reach Wadi Rum, climb into a jeep and drive through desert landscapes that look like another planet. You'll pass Lawrence Spring, a freshwater source surrounded by striking rock formations, and visit Lawrence House. Check out famous rock bridges and sand dunes before heading to your Bedouin-style camp. That night, you can sleep under the stars if you choose, surrounded by desert and a sky full of them.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tea with local Bedouin family in Little Petra
- Wadi Rum 4WD jeep safari
- Visit Lawrence Spring
- Visit Lawrence House
- See rock bridges and sand dunes
- Camp overnight in Bedouin-style tents
Optional Activities
- Sleep in open air under the stars
Landmarks Little Petra Wadi Rum Lawrence Spring Lawrence House 
- Day 6
Aqaba
Travel from the desert to Aqaba on the Red Sea coast for the afternoon and evening. You can grab a mask and flippers to snorkel the coral reefs just south of town, take a walk along the shore, or just relax by the pool. If history interests you, the 14th century Ottoman Fort is there, the place connected to Lawrence of Arabia's journey to Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time in Aqaba
Optional Activities
- Snorkel in Red Sea coral reefs
- Walk along shoreline
- Relax by pool
- Visit 14th century Ottoman Fort
Landmarks Aqaba Ottoman Fort Red Sea coral reefs 
- Day 7
Dead Sea
Drive along the King's Highway, a winding route through rocky hills where you might see shepherds with their flocks. The road gradually descends until you reach the Dead Sea. Put on your swimwear and float in the salty water, then cover yourself with the nutrient-rich mud from the shore. Later, join your group for dinner at a nearby restaurant if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel along King's Highway
- Dead Sea visit and swim
- Mud treatment at Dead Sea
Optional Activities
- Dinner at nearby restaurant with fellow travellers
Landmarks Dead Sea - Day 8
Dead Sea
After breakfast at your resort, your trip through Jordan ends today. If staying longer appeals to you, that option exists. Otherwise, Queen Alia International Airport is roughly an hour's drive from the Dead Sea, so you'll head back to Amman for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay at resort
- Arrange additional nights accommodation
