Itinerary
- Day 1
Amman to Petra
You'll land at Queen Alia Airport in Amman and head straight to Petra, which takes about three hours by car. Once you get to your hotel and settle in, the afternoon and evening are open for you to do as you like. There's an optional cooking class at Petra Kitchen if you're interested (only runs Tuesdays and Fridays), or you can catch the Petra by Night tour to see the site lit up after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport arrival transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Petra
Optional Activities
- Petra Kitchen cooking class - join fellow travelers to prepare and enjoy a traditional Jordanian meal (Tuesdays and Fridays only)
- Petra by Night excursion - candlelight stroll through Petra's Siq (Sunday - Thursday only)
Landmarks Petra Petra's Siq 
- Day 2
Petra
After breakfast, you'll spend the entire day with a private guide exploring Petra. You'll walk through the Siq, that narrow canyon passage, to reach Al-Khazneh, the iconic carved facade. From there, you'll see tombs, temples, and the ancient amphitheatre, plus the Roman colonnaded street. If you have the energy, climbing the rock-cut steps up to Ad-Deir (the Monastery) gives you views from high up on the cliff face that are worth the effort.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Petra including walk through the Siq to Al-Khazneh (The Treasury)
- Exploration of tombs, temples, amphitheatre and Roman colonnaded street in Petra
- Optional ascent to Ad-Deir (the Monastery) with rock-cut steps
Landmarks Petra Al-Khazneh (The Treasury) Ad-Deir (the Monastery) 
- Day 3
Petra - Shobak Castle - Madaba - Mt Nebo - Dead Sea
This morning starts with a visit to Little Petra and the ancient Baidha Neolithic Village in the mountains, then you'll drive over the Heisha Mountains to reach Shobak Castle, a dramatic 12th century crusader fortress. After that, you're heading to Madaba to see its famous collection of ancient mosaics and St. George Church, which has a notable 6th century map of the Holy Land. From there, you'll stop at Mt. Nebo for views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, Jericho, and possibly Jerusalem. By around 4pm you'll arrive at the Dead Sea to check in. Once your guide leaves, you'll have time to float in the mineral-rich waters and apply the therapeutic mud.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Little Petra
- Guided visit to Baidha Neolithic Village
- Visit to Shobak Castle - 12th century crusader fortress
- Visit to Madaba - world's largest collection of ancient mosaics and St. George Church with 6th Century Holy Land map
- Visit to Mt. Nebo - viewpoint where Moses viewed the Promised Land
- Full day guided tour with licensed English-speaking Jordanian tour guide
Optional Activities
- Direct transfer from Petra to Dead Sea (excluding intermediate sightseeing)
- Extended Dead Sea relaxation time (alternative route available depending on departure flights)
Landmarks Little Petra Baidha Neolithic Village Shobak Castle Madaba St. George Church Mt. Nebo Dead Sea 
- Day 4
Dead Sea to Amman
This morning you can take another swim in the Dead Sea or book a spa treatment at your hotel if that appeals to you. After you check out at noon, you'll be driven back to Queen Alia Airport in Amman to catch your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport departure transfer from Dead Sea to Queen Alia Airport
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment at the Dead Sea (book locally)
Landmarks Dead Sea
