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Amman · Jordan
Small Group Premium Jordan - 8D/7N
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Journey through Jordan on an 8-day Premium adventure and discover a land of desert treasures and altruistic people. From the soaring facades of Petra to the lowest lows of the Dead Sea, the sunrise colors of Wadi Rum, and the ancient ruins of Jerash, Jordan’s landscapes impress at every turn. But beneath its striking exterior is its people – full of heart and deep-rooted tradition. Learn the secrets of Jordanian cuisine with a mother and her daughters, immerse yourself in Bedouin culture during dinner at their camp, and travel with a local leader who will illuminate the magic of their country.
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Experience an 8day Premium adventure in Jordan
- Discover a land of desert treasures and altruistic people
- Learn the secrets of Jordanian cuisine
- Visit culture at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
- Drive to the ancient Crusader castle at Shobak in Petra
- Learn how to make classics like tabbouleh, flatbread, and lentil soup
- Enjoy some time floating in the buoyant waters
- Stop at the Dana Nature Reserve
- View Wadi Rum, which is a protected area of desert
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Amman
Day 1: Amman. Welcome to Jordan – cosmopolitan and contemporary yet steeped in biblical history. You will be met by an Intrepid representative at the airport and transferred to your hotel where there will be an important welcome meeting with your group and local leader at 6pm.
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Sightseeing at Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. If you arrive early, perhaps visit a local cafe and pick up a coffee and ara’yes – a pita filled with spiced meats. Otherwise, head to the Old Town’s Roman Amphitheatre or find some culture at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.
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After your meeting, head out to a local restaurant for a welcome dinner with your group and leader. Sharing food is a huge part of Jordanian culture and eating out is a social affair that’s packed with flavor. Tonight your leader will introduce you to some of the country’s most beloved dishes, like mansaf, a dish made with lamb, yoghurt, and rice, and kunafa, a delicious dessert made with pastry and cheese.
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Sulaf Luxury Hotel or similar (1 night).
Day 2
Amman
City/Town Tour. Day 2: Amman. This morning, leave Amman for a short drive north to Jerash where you’ll find some of the world’s best Greco-Roman ruins. Reaching its peak as a favorite of the emperor Hadrian, Jerash holds a striking collection of archways, theatres, baths, public buildings, and colonnaded streets. Your leader will share the incredible history of the ruins and help you imagine what life once looked like in this glorious Roman city. Grand columns encircle the city's centerpiece of the Oval Plaza – an atmospheric place to linger after exploring Jerash's riches.
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Cooking Class. Afterward, return to Amman and head to a cooking school run by a mother and her daughters, where you’ll get a special look behind the scenes of Jordanian cuisine. You’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into the welcoming home of a local grandmother as you learn how to make classics like tabbouleh, flatbread, and lentil soup with passionate guidance and generations of culinary know-how. The flavors, recipes, and warmth of this evening are sure to stick with you long after your time in Jordan is over.
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Sulaf Luxury Hotel or similar (1 night).
Day 3
Amman
Sightseeing at Dead Sea. Day 3: Dead Sea. Today you will make the journey from Amman to the Dead Sea. Named for the lack of life in its waters, this lake is so intensely salty that the water density makes swimming very difficult, but bobbing on the water's surface is a truly fun and one-off experience.
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Sightseeing at Mount Nebo. En route, stop off at Mount Nebo and hear the story of how Moses saw the Promised Land before he died from what is believed to be this very spot, and St Georges Church, best known for its Byzantine mosaic depicting a map of the Holy Land.
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Relaxation & Fun. On arrival, enjoy some time to float in the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea, relax on your hotel’s beachfront or take a dip in one of three swimming pools or jacuzzi.
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Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea or similar (1 night).
Day 4
Amman
Sightseeing at Montréal (Castle). Day 4: Petra. Depart the Dead Sea and drive to the ancient Crusader castle at Shobak – your leader will explain how this ancient castle was originally built to protect the eastern flank of the Latin Kingdom and its trade routes to the sea before it fell to Saladin in 1189.
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Sightseeing at Dana Biosphere Reserve. Enjoy superb scenery and stop off at the viewpoint overlooking the Dana Nature Reserve before arriving in the late afternoon at your Petra accommodation.
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Relaxation & Fun. Petra dates back to the sixth century BC and is considered the crown jewel of Jordan, featuring an impressive series of tombs and dwellings carved directly into the rock. On arrival, there is time to check out the town that has grown around the site and to relax, ready for a big day of exploring Petra tomorrow.
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Petra Moon Hotel or similar (1 night).
Day 5
Amman
City/Town Tour. Day 5: Petra. Today will be spent uncovering the secrets of Petra with the knowledgeable guidance of your leader. The iconic view of the Treasury's glorious facade, glimpsed from a narrow cleft known as the Siq, is perhaps the single-most striking sight of the entire region. The Siq leads through the rock and is at points only a few metres wide, with walls soaring up to 180 metres on either side. Explore the old Roman road, amphitheatre and several ancient tombs.
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Leisure. You will also have time to climb to the Monastery if you wish, providing a magnificent view of the entire site. There is a cafeteria on the site, where you can enjoy your own light lunch. The rest of the day will be at your leisure. This evening, perhaps take the chance to witness Petra by night if your dates align. Seeing the Treasury plaza lit up by candlelight while Bedouin music plays is a truly memorable experience.
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Petra Moon Hotel or similar (1 night).
Day 6
Amman
Sightseeing at Wadi Rum. Day 6: Wadi Rum. For another glimpse at Petra, rise very early for an unguided morning visit, if you wish. Then, drive to Wadi Rum, a protected area of desert that impresses with sandstone mountains, canyons and arches. Enjoy some lunch in the small village of Rum and browse the informative visitor’s centre.
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Sightseeing. Afterwards, jump into a local jeep and journey into Wadi Rum with your Bedouin hosts. Visit several of the area’s distinctive rock formations and appreciate the vast silence and spectacular desert landscapes. These landscapes are home to hardy Bedouin communities that live in scattered camps.
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You will gain a deeper understanding of their way of life as you join them for a zarb (underground oven) dinner at one of their camps, set in an amazing location deep in the desert.
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Camping. Tonight’s Feature Stay accommodation is a luxury camp that offers a splendid base among remote and wild surroundings. Spacious tents are fitted out with creature comforts like king-sized beds, air conditioning and en suite bathrooms, and all furniture is made by hand with décor inspired by Bedouin culture. Fall asleep in your luxurious tent beneath a magnificent canopy of stars and wake up to a sunrise over the red-hued landscape.
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Wadi Rum Luxury Camp (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night).
Day 7
Amman
Nature Walks. Day 7: Amman. After waking up in the unique surrounds of your Bedouin camp this morning, take a walk around the area – the length of which depends on the group’s desires – before scaling one of the large dunes to enjoy panoramic views of your surrounds. Afterwards, return to Amman for the evening
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Tonight you may like to join your group for a final dinner to round off your adventure – speak to your leader about the best restaurants in the city that are popular with the locals.
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Sulaf Luxury Hotel or similar (1 night).
Day 8
Amman
Day 8: Amman. Your trip will come to an end today after breakfast. Check-out time is usually around 12pm and you are free to leave at any time. If you have arranged a private airport transfer, you will be advised of the pick-up time. If you would like to spend more time in Amman, we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability).
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
Private vehicle, Jeep Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer Amman - Welcome Dinner Jerash - Roman ruins Amman - Beit Sitti cooking class and dinner Madaba - St Georges Church Mt Nebo - Site visit Shobak - Shobak Castle Petra - Guided tour of Petra Petra - Petra second day visit (unguided) Wadi Rum - Desert Jeep tour Wadi Rum - Zarb dinner Wadi Rum - Desert and dunes walk
Meeting & Pickup
Start Amman, Jordan. Finish Amman, Jordan.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 15 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By PE
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