Day 1: Arrival in Amman – Welcome to Jordan!
Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, our English-speaking representative will assist you with visa formalities. You’ll then be transferred to your eco-friendly, air-conditioned private car to your hotel in Amman.
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Amman.
Day 2: Ajloun Nature Reserve Hike & Jerash – Pompeii of the East
- Breakfast at the hotel before heading to Ajloun Nature Reserve. Enjoy a 3-hour hike on the Soap House Track, passing oak, pistachio, and oriental strawberry trees. Visit the Soap House to learn about traditional soap-making using pure olive oil by local women.
- After the hike, continue to Jerash (Gerasa), renowned as the “Pompeii of the East” for its well-preserved temples, theatres, and colonnaded streets.
[Explore more about Ajloun Reserve hiking trails].
[Learn about Jerash history and sites].
Optional lunch at a local restaurant in Jerash. Return to Amman for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Dive into Local Culture in As-Salt
After breakfast, travel to As-Salt, where you’ll:
- Learn to make Zaatar and bake Manakish with local farmers.
- Participate in a soap-making workshop under the shade of ancient oaks.
- Experience the art of making Jameed (dried yogurt) and sample fresh dairy products.
End the day by exploring traditional Jordanian farming life: collect eggs, milk goats, and bake Saj bread in a serene garden.
Return to Amman for dinner and overnight accommodation.
[Discover other cultural tours in Jordan].
Day 4: Amman City Tour & Iraq Al Amir Adventures
Visit the top attractions in Amman, including:
- The Citadel, with its Temple of Hercules and Archaeological Museum.
- The Greco-Roman Theatre, hosting the Jordan Museum of Popular Traditions.
- A stroll through the bustling West Al Balad district.
Travel to Iraq Al Amir, famous for its Hellenistic ruins and Qasr Al-Abd (Castle of the Slave). End the day at Bait Sitti Restaurant, where you’ll enjoy a personal cooking experience.
Return to your hotel for overnight stay in Amman.
Day 5: Relax and Unwind at the Dead Sea
Travel to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth (400m below sea level). Relax in its mineral-rich waters, known for their therapeutic properties.
Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at a resort by the Dead Sea.
Day 6: Mosaics of Madaba, Mount Nebo & Journey to Petra
After breakfast, visit Madaba, the “City of Mosaics.” Discover the 6th-century map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land at the Church of Saint George.
Next, explore Mount Nebo, where Moses is believed to have been buried, and take in breathtaking views of the Dead Sea and Jordan Valley.
Follow the King’s Highway, a historic trade route, and arrive in Petra for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7: Petra Exploration & Wadi Rum Bedouin Experience
Discover Petra, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, including:
- A guided hike through the Siq to the Treasury (Al Khazna).
- The Nabataean tombs, Roman Theatre, and Colonnade Street.
Lunch with a local family, where you can participate in preparing traditional dishes like Mansaf and Maqluba.
In the evening, travel to Wadi Rum, where you’ll enjoy a Bedouin dinner (Zarb) and an overnight stay at a desert camp.
[Check out our guide to Petra tours].
Day 8: Wadi Rum Jeep Tour & Aqaba
Start your day with a 4-hour 4×4 jeep tour through Wadi Rum, visiting iconic sites like:
- Mushroom Rock
- Umm Fruth Rock Bridge
- Al Barrah Canyon
Later, drive to Aqaba and relax by the Red Sea. Opt for activities such as snorkeling, diving, or a glass-bottom boat tour.
Dinner and overnight stay in Aqaba.
Day 9: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to either Queen Alia International Airport in Amman or Aqaba Airport for your departure flight.
