Experience Jordan Group Tour - 8 Days

Amman is one of the oldest cities in the world, inhabited since the bronze age. The city is growing into a modern city, but retains its character and history.

Pick up from Amman and drive north to Jerash, one of the most preserved GrecoRoman cities in the Middle East.

After enjoying the ruins and souk at Jerash, proceed to Ajloun and visit the castle, dominating the Ajloun skyline. It was built to ward off the Crusader armies at the key trade and pilgrimage intersection between Jerusalem, Cairo, Damascus and Mecca. We then head to the village of Orjan for an experience of more traditional life. Meeting our local host at the olive groves, to see the trees that have provided olives for hundreds of years. We then take a short walk to our host’s family home, where you will be introduced to the culture and daily life of the host community, and sample a delicious feast of traditional food cooked by his family. A great opportunity to ask questions about life in rural Jordan. Return to Amman for the evening.

We will depart from the hotel and begin a tour of the old city of Amma We will begin by exploring the Citadel and the Roman theatre two archaeological sites spanning several empires. Then we will view the stunningly blue Al-Husseieni Mosque and stop at a local restaurant to sample authentic falafel and hummus.

Afterwards, we will depart Amman and descent over 1,000 meters to the lowest point on earth – the Dead Sea! At 400 meters below sea level, we will enjoy the afternoon relaxing at the Dead Sea, floating in the unique salty waters, and test the amazing mud, with healing and health benefits used in several beauty products!

After breakfast, you start the journey to the south, beginning with Mount Nebo and wonder at the view where Moses looked across to the Promised Land and later died and was buried.

Then on to the town of Madaba and discover the amazing Byzantine mosaics excavated from throughout the town. See the ‘Madaba Map’, the oldest preserved mosaic map of the Holy Lands.

Continue south to the ancient crusader castle in Karak, exploring the maze of stone-vaulted halls and passageways. The city of Karak was an important city in the Moab Kingdom and the castle dominates the skyline. The castle provides an impressive insight into the architectural and military skills of the Crusaders.

Continue south to see Shobak castle, also known as Montreal, providing a contrasting example to Kerak

njoy a night’s rest before seeing a Modern World Wonder the next day.

Now one of Modern Seven Wonders of the World, Petra is known by many names, a master piece half as old as time, the Red Rose city. Marvel at the beauty of the ‘Lost City’, only recently re-discovered by the outside world. Walk through the Siq and be astounded as you reach the magnificent Treasury, the entrance guarding the ancient Nabatean city. Then continue into the city, viewing the amphitheater, exploring its many caves and tombs. After lunch there is time to explore off the beaten path where many tourists don’t tread and visit some of the hidden treasures of Petra, such as the Monastery or amazing view overlooking the Treasury from Jebel Khubtha. In the evening you can enjoy Petra by night and experience your first sighting of the Siq and the Treasury by candle light. Petra by night tour start at 8.30pm and finish at 10:30pm every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

After breakfast, depart from Petra and head to Wadi Rum. On arrival, you will start your desert adventure with a camel ride out into the magical mountainous desert. You will then meet your bedouin hosts and start a jeep safari exploring this World Heritage Site, traveling around Wadi Rum’s valleys, canyons, dunes and deserts, discover rock inscriptions, majestic views of mountains and landscapes and narrow gorges. At each stop you have the opportunity to hike and scramble and explore in your own time. You will then enjoy a simple lunch cooked in the desert in the shade of the mountains, and finish with a sunset view across the desert. Then you will return to the camp for dinner and Bedouin hospitality.

After waking up to the sunrise and a simple breakfast in the desert, you’ll head to Aqaba, Jordan’s only port with access to the Red Sea. Enjoy a boat ride on a glass bottom boat, enjoying views of the coral, and also views across Jordan, Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Time to swim and snorkel from the boat, over coral and view the fantastic range of tropical fish. Lunch included on the boat. Depending on your departure flight, you will either head north, back to Amman for an overnight before departure the next day from Queen Alia International Airport, or stay in Aqaba for overnight if you choose to fly out from King Hussein International Airport.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then enjoy relaxing and/or buying last minute souvenirs before your flight home.