Itinerary
- Day 1
Amman
You'll arrive in Amman and get transferred to your hotel. This evening, you'll meet your National Geographic Expedition Leader and the other travelers in your group. There's an expert presentation about the history of the Nabataean and Roman empires, then a welcome dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Seasons Amman)
Included Activities
- Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
- Day 2
Amman
Start the day at Jerash, one of the world's best-preserved Roman cities, where you'll walk through the colonnaded streets and stand in the vast oval plaza. At lunch, you'll go to Beit Khayrat Souf, a women-run cafe, and take part in a cooking class before sharing a traditional meal. As evening comes, you'll head up to the Amman Citadel for a private after-hours visit, then tour the Jordan Archaeological Museum with your expert guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional meal at Beit Khayrat Souf), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Seasons Amman)
Included Activities
- Jerash Guided Visit
- Beit Khayrat Souf Cooking Class & Lunch
- Private After Hours Visit of Amman Citadel and Jordan Archaeological Museum
Landmarks Jerash Amman Citadel Jordan Archaeological Museum - Day 3
Amman - Petra
Early morning takes you to the Royal Stables of the King of Jordan to see Arabian horses and learn about their lineage while having tea in the gardens. Next, you'll visit Beit Al Jameed, a women-owned social enterprise, where you'll meet artisans making jameed and try crafting a local dessert. After that, you'll check out the massive Crusader fortress of Karak before heading to Petra. In the evening, Petra by Night involves walking the Siq lit by 1,500 candles until the Treasury appears from the darkness with Bedouin flutes playing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Petra by Night experience)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Movenpick Resort Petra)
Included Activities
- Visit the Royal Horse Stable of the King of Jordan
- Beit Al Jameed Visit
- Karak Castle Visit
- Petra by Night
Landmarks Royal Stables of the King of Jordan Karak Castle Petra Treasury 
- Day 4
Petra
You're spending the full day exploring the rose-red city of Petra. Walk through the narrow Siq until the Treasury facade shows up in the sunlight, and your expert guide provides context as you move through the royal tombs and temples carved into the rock cliffs. Lunch happens at The Basin Restaurant inside the site. Later, you'll travel to nearby Little Petra for an intimate dinner served inside a centuries-old carved cave.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at The Basin Restaurant), Dinner (Dinner inside a centuries-old carved cave at Little Petra)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Movenpick Resort Petra)
Included Activities
- Petra Guided Tour
- Dinner at Little Petra
Landmarks Petra Little Petra - Day 5
Petra - Wadi Rum
Head into the vast, quiet sands of Wadi Rum where sandstone mountains rise like cathedrals from the desert floor. You'll board 4x4 Land Cruisers to navigate the dunes, stopping for tea in the shadow of the rocks. As the sun sets, you'll gather for dinner in the desert with authentic Bedouin music. After night falls, expert astronomers will guide you through the night sky using powerful telescopes, exploring constellations and learning how the Bedouin used stars to navigate.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Sunset dinner in the desert with authentic Bedouin music)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Hayat Rum Camp)
Included Activities
- Wadi Rum 4x4 Excursion
- Wadi Rum Stargazing
Landmarks Wadi Rum 
- Day 6
Wadi Rum - Dead Sea
You'll leave the desert and head for the lowest point on Earth. Stop at Safi Kitchen, a women-focused community project, for lunch and try natural dyeing to connect with the community. You'll see the surreal landscapes of the Pink Lake and the white formations of the Salt Beach before reaching your Dead Sea resort. Settle in with a sunset cocktail while your expert explains the unique geology of this salt-rich sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Community lunch at Safi Kitchen), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea Resort)
Included Activities
- Al Safi Community Lunch
- Safi Crafts Visit
- Pink Lake and Salt Beach
Landmarks Pink Lake Salt Beach - Day 7
Dead Sea
Explore the spiritual history of the region by visiting Bethany Beyond the Jordan, believed to be the site of Jesus' baptism. Then ascend Mount Nebo to stand where Moses viewed the Promised Land and take in panoramic views of the Jordan Valley. Back at your hotel, you'll have an afternoon to relax and rejuvenate, covering yourself in therapeutic mud or floating weightlessly in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea. The trip concludes with a farewell dinner at an elegant restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner at an elegant restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea Resort)
Included Activities
- Bethany Beyond the Jordan
- Mt Nebo Visit
- Dead Sea Visit
Landmarks Bethany Beyond the Jordan Mount Nebo Dead Sea - Day 8
Dead Sea
Your Jordan expedition wraps up today. After breakfast, individual transfers to the airport are provided at whatever time works for you during the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
