2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan
2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan
2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan
2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan
2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan
2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan
2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan
2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan
2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan
2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan
2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan
2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan
2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan
2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan
2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan
2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan
2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan
2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan

2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan

Regular price $1,560.00 Sale

Travel with me to Jordan October 21-28th.

I am so excited to bring you along for a trip of a lifetime! 

I first visited Jordan last year and fell in love with the people and landscape. I cannot wait to show you the beauty of this country and why it's home to a World Wonder. 

Join me, Lisa Homsy, for a very exclusive 8-day trip through Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba. This trip will focus on adventure, friendship, delicious food, and of course, epic photography.

Over the course of the week, I will help you understand your camera settings to bring your vision to life and create incredible content. You will learn how to pose to feel comfortable in front of the camera. Together we will make your vision come to life, through photography and styling.
 

I promise this trip will create everlasting memories and travel pals for life. Plus, we will have you laughing all day long. 

Activities Included:

  • 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch, 6 Dinners
  • All transportation
  • Professional English-speaking guide for the whole trip
  • 2 nights in Amman 5* accommodation
  • 2 nights in Petra 5* accommodation
  • 1 night in Wadi Rum 5* accommodation
  • nights in Aqaba 5* accommodation
  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned (Petra, Jerash, Amman)
  • Visit the World Wonder of Petra and see popular sights like The Treasury and The Monastery
  • 4x4 excursion in Wadi Rum Reserve 
  • Sunset camel ride in the Wadi Rum Desert
  • Snorkeling from boat with lunch included in Aqaba
  • Floating in the Dead Sea experience
  • Horseback ride 600 meter at Petra entrance (not including the horse guy tip)
  • Modern air-conditioned bus 
  • Posing & Feeling confident in front of the camera tips
  • Photography & understanding your camera setting tips
  • How to edit your photos/ videos support
  • All park entrance fees and photography permissions
  • + so much more!

All-access to Lisa - Ask me anything! Over the course of the week, I will help you pose & feel comfortable in front of the camera, learn how to shoot with your camera in manual & share editing tips.


ADD-ON OPTIONS:

To purchase the add on's with your booking please click shop all as they are listed as individual products.**

  • Hammam Spa - Pamper yourself middle-eastern style. Enjoy a traditional Hamman experience, also known as a Turkish bath. Begins with a steam room, where you can sit and let the heat and humidity work their magic on your skin and muscles. The heat opens up your pores, making it easier to cleanse and exfoliate your skin. It's hard to put into words, you'll have to. experience it for yourself. Cost: $65 USD/ person
  • Hot Air Balloon - Experience the Wadi Rum Desert from above with dozens of hot air balloons in the sky Cost: $220 USD/ person
  • Petra at night. Cost: $30 USD/ person

Day 1 October 21st

Welcome to Jordan!

Arrive at Queen Alia International Airport. Once you land, our rep will be waiting for you and drive to your hotel to meet your expert guide and Lisa who will brief you about your itinerary through Jordan.

Take the day to acclimatize to the heat and adjust to time change as everyone arrives. Spend the day walking the town and seeing some attractions the capital has to offer.

Hotel: Grand Hyatt Amman

Day 2 October 22nd

WADI RUM

After breakfast, we will head out to Wadi Rum, the largest and most magnificent of Jordan's desert landscape.

Before arriving we will stop at the sanctuary at Mount Nebo, then you will visit Mt. Nebo.


Once we get to Wadi Rum, we hop in a 4x4 SUV and let's go off-roading. Drive through the red dunes and mountainscapes and stop for some epic content along the way. Just thinking about all the movies filmed here!

At sunset let's head out on a camel ride through the desert. This is the best way of seeing Wadi Rum. The camels go slowly, and you will feel like a true Bedouin riding the 'ships of the desert' after a few hours in the saddle.

Hotel: UFO Lux Camp

Included: Breakfast, and dinner 

Day 3 October 23rd

AQABA

Waking up on Mars hits just different! Spend the morning at leisure, soaking up the beauty, taking photos, or if you're up for it, head out on a short hike to a viewpoint!

In the afternoon we will to Aqaba, you will enjoy some time at leisure in Aqaba. Explore the city, which retains a relaxed small-town atmosphere despite its growing developments.

Let's get wet! There is no better way to enjoy basking on the Red Sea beach, than with an exploration of Aqaba's underwater world. Spend the afternoon snorkeling our private boat.

Optional add-on: Hot Air Balloon ride over Wadi Rum. Admire the spectacular Wadi Rum views from a unique perspective with this unforgettable ride. 

Optional add-on: Turkish bath or Hammam it’s possible at Petra Aera

Hotel: Movenpick Tala Bay

Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 October 24th

PETRA

After breakfast, we will pack up and head to visit the famous World Wonder of Petra! 

Today is the day you see a world wonder with your own eyes! Visit the unique "Rose-Red" city of Petra, discover monumental tombs, palaces, temples, and the treasury built from the desert rock’s sandstone in its’ natural hues of rose and gold.

We will visit Little Petra and the Monastary. Make sure to wear good shoes as we will be walking quite a bit within the site.

Hotel: The Old Village Petra

Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 October 25th

PETRA

After an early morning breakfast we will pack up for the day (pavk snacks).

We begin our trip horseback riding for 700m (2,296 ft.) reaching the entrance of the impressive narrow gorge (Siq), where you get a glimpse of the Treasury, continue to the street of facades, the Royal Tombs, the Cardo, Temples, Churches, Museums.

A world wonder, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, & Jordan’s most valuable treasure. Petra is Jordan’s greatest tourist attraction. It is a vast and unique city, carved into the sheer rock face more than 2000 years ago.

Note: Petra by night one of the candles event spectaculars in Petra, you can do at night between 20:00 & 22:30 every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Hotel: The Old Village Petra

Included: Breakfast, and Dinner

Day 6 October 26th

DEAD SEA

No trip to Jordan is complete without floating in the Dead Sea.

The Dead Sea is the lowest spot on earth, 398m (1306 ft.) below sea level. A time for leisure and swimming. Enjoy the very bizarre but super unique experience of "floating". The Dea Sea is nine times saltier than regular seawater.

Hotel: Movenpick Dead Sea Resort

Included: Breakfast

Day 7 October 27th

AMMAN

Today we leave the Dead Sea and make our way back to Jordan's capital, Amman. By exploring both the ancient and modern parts of the city you'll gain insight into the daily life as well as the historic culture of Jordan.

We will first visit Jerash, a tour through the colonnaded street, amphitheater, Churches, temples, and the vast Roman Forum. Hidden for centuries in the sand before being excavated and restored over the past 70 years, Jerash reveals a fine example of the grand, formal provincial urbanism that is found throughout the Middle East.

Explore the crumbling ruins of the ancient Citadel, which sits proudly atop a hill and overlooks Amman’s Labyrinthine downtown. Marvel at the colossal pillars of the Temple of Hercules (larger than any temple in Rome) and wander around the remains of the Governor's Palace and Mosque, both later Islamic constructions.

Hotel: Grand Hyatt Amman

Included: Breakfast, Dinner, all entrance fees

Day 8 October 28th

Departure day

All good things must come to an end. I hope you had a blast! 

Included: Breakfast

Not Included:

  • International flights 
  • Entry Visa
  • Travel Insurance
  • Any extra optional trips: Optional excursions or activities not mentioned in the itinerary are not included in the package and will be at your own expense. This includes early arrival to the destination
  • Any optional extra activities listed in the itinerary. You can pay for these separately.
  • Any extra entrance fees: Additional entrance fees to sites not specifically mentioned in the itinerary will be your responsibility
  • Petra at night ($30 USD)
  • Wadi Mujib Canyon Tail  ($28 USD)
  • Any extra meals or drinks: Any meals or drinks not explicitly stated in the inclusions are not covered by the tour package
  • Airport Transfers Outside of Designated Times
  • Tipping: Gratuities for drivers and the tour guide are not included and should be provided at your discretion

** Please note that these items are not included to allow flexibility and personalization in your travel choices **

 

Payment options include:

  • Pay in full today
  • Pay in 2 installments (now and by October 5th)

*** If a second payment is not made by October 5, 2023 your spot on the trip will not be guaranteed, and if sold it will be given to the next person on the waitlist *** 

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel once your spot is confirmed (minimum 8 bookings) your 20% down payment + any additional payments will no longer be refundable however you would be issued a trip credit in the amount of your down payment that can be used towards another trip within 12 months. 

If you cancel 60 days or less before the trip start date, the trip is 100% non-refundable as domestic partnerships or accommodations have started to be booked. 

 Read the full cancellation policy & terms and conditions here.