2023 October Trip - Desert of Jordan

Today you will discover 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.

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.

In the afternoon we will visit Jerash, a tour through the colonnaded street, amphitheater, Churches, temples, and the vast Roman Forum. Hidden for centuries in 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.

Hotel: Grand Hyatt Amman

After breakfast let's head to visit Madaba. Known as the City of Mosaics, here we will visit its most famous mosaic, discovered in 1884 when Greek Orthodox Christians uncovered it among the rubble of an old Byzantine chapel on the construction site of their new church.

Continue to visit the sanctuary at Mount Nebo, then you will visit Mt. Nebo, 10 km Northwest of Madaba 

Next we will see the Saint George Church of Madaba, the "map of Palestine" unearthed in 1898 during the construction of the church. This barely altered mid-sixth-century mosaic traces the geography of the Byzantine Near East.

Continue to Petra for Overnight at Hotel.

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

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 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.

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

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

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!

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

Head out on a one-hour 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.

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.

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.

Departure day

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