JORDAN

Jordan is a unique destination with historical & natural breathtaking sights. We’ll be visiting the capital Amman with it's Roman Amphitheatre & Citadel; Madaba, the city of Mosiacs; Mt Nebo to see the Byzantine church with it's mosiacs & spectacular views over the valley; visit Jordan’s greatest attraction, the ‘lost city’ of Petra as well as its lesser known but also impressive Little Petra; enjoy a 4WD tour through the magnificent desert landscape of Wadi Rum with it’s natural rockscapes & a night sleeping in the desert; float in the Dead Sea - the lowest point on earth - and see the ruins of the ancient city of Jerash.

                                                                                 JORDAN ITINERARY

                                                                                               01 - 07 APRIL 2026

                                                                                                  B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

WED   01

Delegates depart Cairo & fly to Southern Jordan. On arrival we drive to the Wadi Rum Protected Area & as we get closer, you'll view red desert sand & dramatic sandstone & basalt mountains. It's known as the Valley of the Moon & a number of movies have been filmed here. After settling into our Bedouin camp, dinner starts with the unveiling of the food which has been cooked underground for 3 hours. After dinner, spend some time around the campfire & listen to the live traditional music & star gaze (B/D)

THU   02

This morning you'll experience a 4WD adventure through Wadi Rum for a closer look at the unusual rock formations with a couple of stops - see where Lawrence of Arabia used to spend his time. We bid the desert goodbye & travel north to Little Petra (also known as Siq al-Barid), Petra's little sister. This smaller version of Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a wander through the Siq of only 450 metres & exploring some of the caves, we travel onto Petra for a 2 night stay (B)

FRI   03 

Today you'll discover the treasures of Petra, the famous archaelogical site dating to around 300BC & was the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom. Accessed via a narrow canyon called Al Siq, it contains tombs & temples carved into pink sandstone cliffs, earning its nickname the "Rose City." Its most famous structure is the 45 metre high Treasury, a temple with an ornate, Greek-style facade. You'll be guided through the Siq & other sights like the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs, Theatre, Colonnaded Street & the 7,500 sqm Great Temple. Once the guided tour is complete, you are free to continue visiting other sites here or head back & visit the Petra Museum & other local sites (B)

SAT  04

Our final destination today is the Dead Sea but before that, relax & enjoy the scenery while we drive to the medieval Kerak Castle which overlooks nearby hills. It was built by the Crusaders in the 12th century & the fortress was constantly fought over due to its strategic location. It did suffer  damage but has been partially restored & is a site to see. We continue onto our hotel at the Dead Sea, a land locked salt lake between Jordan & Israel & is the lowest point on Earth at approx. 422 metres. You can spend time floating in the lake & use the natural mud - which is high in minerals -  to detox & relieve muscle aches (B/L)

SUN 05

We have a few stops today on our way to Amman, the first is Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the site believed to be the location where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. The walk covers the John the Baptist Spring, Baptism site, mosiac remains of the Basilica & John the Baptist Church. We continue to Mt Nebo (700 metres above sea level) known for being the site where Moses overlooked the Promised Land & where a church & monastery were built to honor him. Visit the church which has wonderful mosiacs & take in the views of the area. We also make a stop at Madaba, an ancient town in Jordan known for its 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. We continue onto Amman, the capital of Jordan for a short orientation tour before checking into our hotel for a 2 night stay (B/L)

MON 06

We travel north of the city to the historic city of Jerash, inhabited since the Bronze Age & known for it's ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa. These include the 2nd century Hadrian’s Arch, the Corinthian column, two large temples, the huge Forum’s oval colonnade, two theatre's & much more. We travel back to Amman & the afternoon is free before our farewell dinner (B/D)

TUE  07

Today you'll visit the 6,000 seat Roman Amphitheatre from the 2nd century before travelling up to Amman Citadel which is an archeological site towering above the city. It comprises a 1700 metre wall dating back to the Bronze Age, the iconic Temple of Hercules, ruins of a 6th-century Byzantine church, Umayyad Palace & two complete pillars 30 feet high & the inscription dates it to around 160 CE. You can also have a look through the Jordan Archeological Museum. We continue onto Amman Airport to check in for our flights back to Australia.

WED 08

Arrive back into Australia.

If you'd like to join us in this wonderful country, complete the Contact Form below to receive the information when all arrangements are confirmed