Jordan Expedition

Arrive at Queen Alia International Airport and transfer to Amman, a city with roots dating back to the Bronze Age and known as Philadelphia during Roman times. Stroll along Rainbow Street,
famous for cafes, boutique shops, and vibrant murals. End the evening with a traditional Jordanian dinner featuring dishes like mansaf, the national dish made with lamb and fermented
yogurt, symbolizing Bedouin hospitality.

Highlights:
● Arrival in Amman
● Evening walk along Rainbow Street
● Traditional Jordanian welcome dinner

Explore the Amman Citadel, which sits on one of the city’s seven hills and features ruins from the Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad periods. Visit the Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad Palace, while enjoying sweeping views over the city. See the Roman Theatre, a remarkable second-century structure still used for cultural performances. Wander through downtown
Amman’s markets, taste local street food like falafel and kanafeh, and stop at the King Abdullah I Mosque, with its stunning blue dome and inclusive atmosphere.

Highlights:
● Amman Citadel and Temple of Hercules
● Umayyad Palace and panoramic views
● Roman Theatre
● Downtown markets and King Abdullah I Mosque

Travel to Madaba, famed for its Byzantine mosaics, especially the 6th-century Holy Land map at St. George’s Church, which offers a unique glimpse into early Christian cartography. Proceed to Mount Nebo, where Moses is believed to have seen the Promised Land. This pilgrimage site features ancient churches and mosaic floors. Descend to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, to float effortlessly in its mineral-rich waters and apply therapeutic black mud, revered since biblical times. Enjoy a Dead Sea sunset before settling for the evening.

Highlights:
● Madaba Byzantine mosaics
● Mount Nebo biblical site
● Floating and mud bathing in the Dead Sea

Stop at Wadi Mujib, a gorge known as Jordan’s “Grand Canyon,” offering hiking and canyoning adventures through sandstone cliffs and waterfalls. Follow the scenic King’s Highway, an ancient route that has linked trade and pilgrimage for thousands of years. Pause at Dana Nature Reserve, home to striking landscapes and traditional stone villages. Arrive at Petra in the evening, the legendary rose-red city carved into rock by the Nabataeans over 2,000 years ago. Experience the magical Petra by Night, where thousands of candles illuminate the path through the Siq to the Treasury.

Highlights:
● Wadi Mujib canyon adventure
● Scenic King’s Highway drive
● Petra by Night candlelit experience

Spend a full day exploring Petra, starting with a walk through the Siq, a narrow gorge leading to the iconic Treasury (Al-Khazneh). Visit the Street of Facades, Royal Tombs, Roman Theatre, and Great Temple. Adventurous travelers can hike up to the Monastery (Al-Deir), larger than the Treasury and perched high in the hills with panoramic views. Petra’s blend of Nabataean, Roman, and Hellenistic architecture offers a window into one of the most advanced ancient civilizations.

Highlights:
● Treasury (Al-Khazneh) and the Siq
● Street of Facades, Royal Tombs, and Roman Theatre
● Monastery (Al-Deir) hike and panoramic views

Travel to Wadi Rum, an otherworldly landscape often called the “Valley of the Moon,” with red sand dunes, towering cliffs, and rock formations shaped by millennia of wind and weather. Once
used as a base by T.E. Lawrence during the Arab Revolt, it holds a deep historical and cultural connection to Bedouin tribes. Explore by jeep, visiting natural arches, canyons, and ancient petroglyphs depicting camels and warriors. Experience a camel ride at sunset for a taste of Bedouin tradition. In the evening, settle into a desert camp. Enjoy a traditional Zarb dinner cooked in an underground sand oven, then gather around a fire under a sky full of stars. Sleep in a Bedouin tent or luxury bubble camp for a night surrounded by silence and nature.

Highlights:
● Jeep safari through Wadi Rum’s desert landscapes
● Camel ride at sunset
● Bedouin Zarb dinner and cultural storytelling
● Overnight desert camping under the stars

Wake early to watch the desert sunrise, as the dunes and cliffs glow red and gold. Enjoy a Bedouin breakfast before departing for Amman. Depending on flight times, take a short city tour or shop for souvenirs such as Dead Sea products, mosaic art, or Bedouin handicrafts before heading to Queen Alia International Airport for departure.

Highlights:
● Desert sunrise experience
● Scenic drive back to Amman
● Final shopping or sightseeing before departure