Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Amman
AmmanOptional Activities
- Independent exploration of Amman
- Day 2
Amman - Jerash - Umm Qais
Amman - Jerash - Umm Qais- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Meal and stroll along Amman's Rainbow Street)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jerash - the Graeco-Roman Decapolis city including colonnaded street, amphitheatre, nymphaeum, and forum
- Guided tour of Umm Qais (Gadara) - Roman Decapolis city with panoramic views
- Dinner and stroll along Amman's Rainbow Street
Landmarks Jerash Umm Qais (Gadara) Rainbow Street - Day 3
Amman - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Umm ar Rasas - Petra
Amman - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Umm ar Rasas - Petra- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Jordanian street treats of falafel and hummus at popular local street stand)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Amman Citadel and Archaeological Museum
- Walk through bustling local souk with typical Jordanian street treats (falafel and hummus)
- Visit to Mount Nebo with panoramic views of Jordan River Valley, Dead Sea, Jericho and Judean hills
- Guided tour of Madaba including Church of St George, Madaba Archaeological Park, Apostles Church and Madaba Museum
- Guided tour of Umm ar-Rasas World Heritage site including St. Stephen Church mosaic floor and Byzantine Stylite tower
Optional Activities
- Petra by Night - candlelight stroll through Petra's Siq (approximately USD$25 payable locally)
Landmarks Amman Citadel Amman Archaeological Museum Mount Nebo Church of St George Madaba Archaeological Park Apostles Church Madaba Museum Umm ar-Rasas St. Stephen Church - Day 4
Petra
Petra- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Petra UNESCO World Heritage Site including the Siq and Al-Khazneh (The Treasury)
- Exploration of Petra's archaeological features including tombs, temples, amphitheatre and Roman colonnaded street
Optional Activities
- Ascent to Ad-Deir (the Monastery) with rock-cut steps
- Petra Kitchen - Learn to cook Middle Eastern food
Landmarks Petra Al-Khazneh (The Treasury) Ad-Deir (The Monastery) - Day 5
Petra to Wadi Rum
Petra to Wadi Rum- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Jordanian dinner)
Included Activities
- 4x4 desert safari through Wadi Rum sand dunes
- Jordanian dinner in Wadi Rum
Optional Activities
- Revisit to Petra
Landmarks Wadi Rum - Day 6
Wadi Rum - Shobak Castle - Wadi Mujib - Dead Sea
Wadi Rum - Shobak Castle - Wadi Mujib - Dead Sea- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Shobak Castle
- Free time to swim and float in Dead Sea mineral-rich waters
- Dead Sea mud spa experience
- Siq Trail trek in Wadi Mujib (April-October departures only, moderate-paced two hour trek)
Optional Activities
- Partial Wadi Mujib trek or waiting at Visitor Centre for those not doing full hike
Landmarks Shobak Castle Dead Sea Wadi Mujib Mujib Biosphere Reserve - Day 7
Dead Sea
Dead Sea- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time to swim and float in Dead Sea
- Detoxifying mud bath experience
Optional Activities
- Visit to Ma'in hot springs - waterfalls, hot springs and sacred baptism site (payable locally)
Landmarks Dead Sea Ma'in Hot Springs - Day 8
Dead Sea to Jerusalem
Dead Sea to Jerusalem- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Jerusalem
Landmarks Jerusalem - Day 9
Jerusalem - Bethlehem
Jerusalem - Bethlehem- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mount of Olives with panoramic views
- Walking tour of Jerusalem's old city including Armenian Quarter, Jewish Quarter and Cardo (ancient Roman road)
- Visit to the Wailing Wall
- Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Sepulchre
- Guided visit to Bethlehem including Manger Square and Church of Nativity
Landmarks Mount of Olives Wailing Wall Via Dolorosa Church of the Sepulchre Bethlehem Manger Square Church of Nativity - Day 10
Jerusalem to Tel Aviv
Jerusalem to Tel Aviv- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Caesarea Roman and Crusader-era ruins
- Walking tour of Jaffa including picturesque fortified town and hilltop views
Landmarks Caesarea Jaffa Tel Aviv - Day 11
Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion Airport
Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion Airport- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Tel Aviv to visit beaches, art galleries and markets
- Nachiket Benjamin market (Tuesdays only)
Landmarks Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Nachiket Benjamin Market
