Day 1: Arrival in Amman – The Lively Capital

• Arrive in Amman, meet our driver and transfer to the hotel in the heart of the city.

• Dinner at a family-run Jordanian restaurant for a traditional welcome meal.

Overnight: Boutique Hotel in Amman

• Walk through Downtown Amman, visiting local markets and historic streets.

• Visit The Citadel, with sweeping views of the city and ancient ruins.

• Explore Roman Theatre and learn about Amman’s Greek-Roman history.

• Wander through Rainbow Street, famous for its street art and cultural cafés.

• Join a cooking class to learn how to make mansaf, Jordan’s national dish.

Overnight: Boutique Hotel in Amman

• Travel to As-Salt, a UNESCO-listed town known for its Ottoman-era buildings.

• Walk the Harmony Trail, visiting historic homes and hidden courtyards.

• Meet a local craftsman and learn about handmade mosaic art.

• Enjoy a home-cooked meal with a local family.

Overnight: Guesthouse in As-Salt

• Drive to Ajloun, famous for its Crusader-era Ajloun Castle.

• Visit Orjan, an eco-friendly village in the hills of northern Jordan.

• Join a soap-making workshop using local olive oil.

• Experience a farm-to-table meal with fresh organic ingredients.

• Optional hiking in the Ajloun Forest Reserve.

Overnight: Eco-Lodge in Orjan

• Explore Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world.

• Wander through the Oval Plaza, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Temple of Artemis.

• Meet local artisans in Jerash and learn about traditional Jordanian weaving.

• Return to Amman for an evening at a hidden rooftop café with panoramic views.

Overnight: Boutique Hotel in Amman

• Travel to Madaba, known for its ancient mosaics.

• Visit St. George’s Church, home to the famous Madaba Mosaic Map.

• Join a mosaic workshop, where locals teach traditional techniques.

• Continue to Mount Nebo, where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land.

• Sunset dinner with views over the Jordan Valley.

Overnight: Traditional Guesthouse in Madaba

• Travel to Dana, a picturesque 500-year-old village on a cliffside.

• Walk through the village and meet local Bedouin families.

• Enjoy a guided hike through Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan’s largest nature reserve.

• Participate in a traditional Bedouin tea ceremony and learn about nomadic life.

Overnight: Eco-Lodge in Dana

• Visit Little Petra, a lesser-known archaeological site similar to Petra but quieter.

• Travel to Wadi Rum, the land of dramatic red sand dunes and rock formations.

• Spend time with Bedouin nomads, learning about their lifestyle and traditions.

• Take a 4x4 ride through the desert, stopping at ancient petroglyphs and hidden canyons.

• Sunset camel trek and overnight in a Bedouin-style desert camp.

Overnight: Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum

• Start early to explore Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

• Enter through the Back Door Route, avoiding crowds and experiencing hidden trails.

• Visit the Monastery (Ad Deir), which offers stunning views.

• Walk the Al-Khubtha Trail for a unique view of the Treasury from above.

• Dinner at a local family home in Wadi Musa, learning about traditional Jordanian dishes.

Overnight: Guesthouse in Wadi Musa

• Optional visit to Petra’s quieter Byzantine Church ruins.

• Transfer to the airport for departure.