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- Day 1 Welcome to Amman Tread in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, crusading knights and Bedouin tribes, who once crossed the length and breadth of Jordan leaving their mark on its mystical desert landscapes. Our springboard to the spellbinding ancient trading history of Jordan is the white stone city of Amman, which you will have an opportunity to explore at your leisure after being transferred to your hotel from the airport. Meet your fellow travelers this evening for a drink followed by dinner. Locations Visited: Amman JO.
- Day 2 Explore Ancient Jerash This morning, embark on a city tour of Amman to see its Citadel, Archaeological Museum, Roman Amphitheater and Folklore Museum. Our next stop is to Iraq al-Amir where you’ll visit the Iraq al-Amir Women's Association for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Learn first-hand how they make soap from olive oil and craft greeting cards and notebooks from recycled paper. Try your hand at making your own before enjoying a lunch prepared by the women. Continue to the ancient city of Jerash, a favorite city of the Roman emperor Hadrian and an important stop on the incense and spice trade route to the Mediterranean. Amble past its soaring Corinthian columns and view its almost intact city walls, before returning to the seven hills of Amman, where tonight you’ll Connect With Locals on a Be My Guest experience featuring a meal of Jordanian favorites. Locations Visited: Amman JO, Iraq al-Amir JO, Jerash JO, Amman JO.
- Day 3 Onwards to Petra The rose-red facades of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, are waiting. Journey along the King’s Highway to Mount Nebo, where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land. See the 6th-century Madaba Mosaic Map and explore the crusader stronghold of Shobak Castle. Later, arrive in Petra and Dive into Culture as you learn how to make traditional Bedouin cardamom-spiced coffee before enjoying dinner with a local tribe. Under a canopy of stars, discover the warm hospitality and rich traditions of desert life. Locations Visited: Amman JO, Petra JO.
- Day 4 Discover Colorful Petra and Scenic Wadi Rum Imagine silk and spice caravans plying their wares as you Dive Into Culture and enter this mystical trading city through the narrow Siq, flanked by towering cliffs soaring 80 meters high. Emerging from the path, the stone facade of the Treasury with its ornate decoration looms ahead – the first of many wonders to be explored. Leaving this ancient wonder behind, you’ll trek through the timeless landscapes of the Wadi Rum desert, once described by T.E. Lawrence as 'vast, echoing and god-like'. Check into your accommodation in Bedouin tents and soak up the endless desert landscapes. Watch a breathtaking sunset lighting up the surrounding sandstone mountains in brilliant golden hues, then gaze up as the day turns to night and the star-studded sky takes center stage for the rest of the evening. Locations Visited: Petra JO, Wadi Rum JO.
- Day 5 Journey to Amman This morning, embark on a jeep tour through the desert watching the landscape rise almost 2,000 meters from the desert floor, amidst which you’ll find canyons, waterholes and rock paintings that span millennia. Return to Amman for your final night in Jordan, enjoy dinner with your travel companions. As the sun sets on this magical city, listen to the mystical call of the muezzin and reminisce over an enchanting trip into antiquity. Locations Visited: Wadi Rum JO, Amman JO.
- Day 6 Farewell Jordan This morning, bid farewell to this extraordinary land. Locations Visited: Amman JO.
Name: Jordan Experience
Brand: Trafalgar
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Amman
End City: Amman
Location Summary: Amman, JO, Iraq al-Amir, JO, Jerash, JO, Petra, JO, Wadi Rum, JO
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Highlights
- Dining Summary - 5 Dinner (D). 5 Breakfast (B). 1 Lunch (L).
- Must-see Highlights - Explore Amman, Petra. Visit the Greco-Roman city at Jerash, the unique ancient city at Petra, the Crusader Fortress at Shobak and Wadi Rum. View the Roman amphitheater and Citadel in Amman, Moses' Promised Land on Mount Nebo and the mosaic map of the Holy Land at Madaba. Scenic Drive through the Wadi Rum desert by jeep.
- Iconic Experience - Amman: During a city tour of Amman, visit the Citadel, the grand Roman Amphitheater and the Archaeological Museum.. Jerash: Feel like you have stepped back 2,000 years in time as your Travel Director guides you through this marvelous ancient metropolis - now the finest surviving example of a Greco-Roman city in the world!. Mount Nebo: Take in the astounding view of Moses' Promised Land, where the ruins are truly a site to behold.. Petra: Grind beans by hand, roast them over open flames and brew traditional Bedouin coffee with your Local Specialist. As you craft each cup, hear stories passed down through generations, why it’s served in odd numbers and how it symbolises respect. A hands-on ritual that connects you to Bedouin culture, community and age-old hospitality.. Petra: Join a Bedouin tribe and taste authentic Jordanian flavors as you experience a traditional desert dinner at a Bedouin camp.. Petra: In the 'Rose City' of Petra, you'll see tombs and temples carved into pink sandstone cliffs and admire the 45m-high facades of Al Khazneh, the Treasury.. Wadi Rum: Enjoy the beauty of this arid landscape as you make your way through Wadi Rum's majestic desert..
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® - Iraq al-Amir: Visit the Iraq al-Amir Women's Center and learn how they create soap from olive oil and greeting cards from recycled paper, followed by lunch prepared by the women. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: 5 & 10 - Gender Equality & Reduced Inequalities..
- Be My Guest - Amman: Embrace the genuine hospitality of your Jordanian hosts as you are welcomed in true Jordanian fashion. Enjoy a home cooked meal while the family share stories of their life in Amman, unlocking a side of Jordan you can only discover through the eyes of locals..
- Trafalgar Difference - Wadi Rum: Our Tented Camp in the heart of Wadi Rum offers a totally immersive experience. Wadi Rum has been home to nomadic Bedouin people and they can be identified by their handwoven traditional tents..
