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This 8-day immersive journey through Jordan is designed for travelers seeking authentic cultural connection, community engagement, and experiential learning, rather than traditional sightseeing alone.
The program thoughtfully blends Jordan’s most significant historical and natural landmarks with local family encounters, women-led initiatives, culinary traditions, and everyday life experiences.
Beginning in Madaba and concluding in Amman, the itinerary is carefully paced to balance shared group experiences with personal exploration, including one intentionally designed free and flexible day.
Participants leave Jordan not only with memories of iconic places, but with a deeper understanding of its people, traditions, and contemporary life, built through genuine interaction, dialogue, and hospitality.
| Day | Route |
|---|---|
| Day 01 | Amman Airport → Madaba |
| Day 02 | Madaba → Mount Nebo → Wadi Rum |
| Day 03 | Wadi Rum → Petra |
| Day 04 | Petra → Dead Sea → Amman |
| Day 05 | Amman – Free & Flexible Day |
| Day 06 | Amman → Jerash → Umm Qais → Amman |
| Day 07 | Amman → Iraq Al-Amir → Al-Salt → Amman |
| Day 08 | Amman → Departure |
Arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, where guests are welcomed by our professional team for meet and assist service, including visa facilitation and private transfer to Madaba.
Arrival flexibility: Morning or midday arrivals may include a light orientation drive or café stop, while late arrivals transfer directly to the hotel.
Welcome Dinner: Haret Jdoodna Restaurant in Madaba, a heritage-style restaurant designed like a traditional Jordanian village.
Overnight: Madaba
Meals: Dinner at Haret Jdoodna Restaurant
Visit St. George’s Church in Madaba, home to the famous 6th-century Byzantine mosaic map of the Holy Land.
Continue to Mount Nebo, traditionally believed to be where Prophet Moses viewed the Promised Land, offering panoramic views over the Jordan Valley.
Participate in a hands-on mosaic art workshop with local artisans. Lunch follows at Moabite Cave Restaurant.
Travel south to Wadi Rum for a 2-hour Bedouin-led jeep tour, exploring sandstone mountains, ancient inscriptions, and desert valleys. Enjoy sunset followed by a traditional zarb and Bedouin BBQ dinner.
Overnight: Wadi Rum
Meals: Breakfast at hotel, lunch at Moabite Cave Restaurant, dinner with zarb and Bedouin BBQ
Enjoy sunrise in the desert. Optional early morning activities include a hot-air balloon ride or camel ride led by Bedouin hosts.
Travel to Petra, the ancient Nabataean capital carved into rose-colored rock. Walk through the Siq to the Treasury and learn about Nabataean engineering, water systems, and trade routes.
Lunch at Basin Restaurant, located inside Petra. In the evening, experience Thakafat Jo, a women-led cultural initiative offering a home-hosted dinner with a local family.
Optional: Petra by Night
Overnight: Petra
Meals: Breakfast at Wadi Rum camp, lunch at Basin Restaurant, dinner at Thakafat Jo Community Dinner
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Depart Petra for the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. Optional stop at Wadi Mujib, seasonal from April to October.
Enjoy day use at a Dead Sea resort, including lunch, floating experience, mineral mud bath, and access to resort facilities.
In the evening, take part in a Jordanian cooking experience with Chef Wafa and her team.
Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast at hotel, lunch at Dead Sea Resort, dinner with Jordanian Cooking Experience
An intentionally designed free and flexible day for rest, personal exploration, and independent discovery.
Suggested options include Downtown Amman, the Roman Theatre, Amman Citadel, local cafés, markets, shopping, and street food.
Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast at hotel, lunch suggested at Hashem Restaurant, dinner on own
Visit Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities outside Italy.
Continue to Umm Qais for a home-hosted lunch at Galsoum’s Kitchen, offering traditional northern Jordanian cuisine and village storytelling.
Explore Umm Qais, ancient Gadara, with panoramic views over the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee.
Return to Amman for dinner at Shams El Balad Restaurant, followed by free time in Jabal Al-Weibdeh.
Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast at hotel, lunch at Galsoum’s Kitchen, dinner at Shams El Balad Restaurant
Visit the Iraq Al-Amir Women’s Cooperative Society, learning about women’s empowerment through crafts and food production.
Continue to Al-Salt for a guided heritage walk through the historic old town, known for Ottoman architecture and traditions of coexistence.
Lunch at Al-Gherbal Restaurant, featuring traditional Salt cuisine.
Farewell Dinner: Tawaheen Al-Hawa Restaurant with the Jordan Horizons Tours team.
Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast at hotel, lunch at Al-Gherbal Restaurant, dinner at Tawaheen Al-Hawa Restaurant
Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Not included | Not included | Haret Jdoodna Restaurant |
| Day 02 | Hotel in Madaba | Moabite Cave Restaurant | Zarb & Bedouin BBQ |
| Day 03 | Wadi Rum Camp | Basin Restaurant | Thakafat Jo Community Dinner |
| Day 04 | Hotel in Petra | Dead Sea Resort | Jordanian Cooking Experience |
| Day 05 | Hotel in Amman | Hashem Restaurant suggested | Downtown Amman on own |
| Day 06 | Hotel in Amman | Galsoum’s Kitchen | Shams El Balad Restaurant |
| Day 07 | Hotel in Amman | Al-Gherbal Restaurant | Tawaheen Al-Hawa Restaurant |
| Day 08 | Hotel in Amman | Not included | Not included |
Vegetarian and special dietary requirements are available upon request.
| Night | Location | Hotel / Camp |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Madaba | Mosaic City Hotel ★★★ |
| Night 2 | Wadi Rum | Beyond Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp |
| Night 3 | Petra | Sharah Mountains Hotel ★★★ or similar |
| Night 4–7 | Amman | New Merryland Hotel ★★★ or similar |
| Night | Location | Hotel / Camp |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Madaba | Grand Madaba Hotel ★★★★ |
| Night 2 | Wadi Rum | Standard Luxury Tent at Sun City Camp or similar |
| Night 3 | Petra | Petra Canyon Hotel ★★★★ or similar |
| Night 4–7 | Amman | Ayass Hotel ★★★★ / Sulaf Luxury Hotel ★★★★ or similar |
| Night | Location | Hotel / Camp |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Madaba | Ma'in Hot Springs ★★★★★ |
| Night 2 | Wadi Rum | Standard Luxury Tent at Sun City Camp or similar |
| Night 3 | Petra | Old Village Resort ★★★★★ or similar |
| Night 4–7 | Amman | Hilton Amman Hotel ★★★★★ or similar |
Note: Customized quotations can be provided based on your preferred hotel, camp, room, or tent category. Listed accommodations are suggested options only and can be adjusted upon request.
✔ Meet and assist upon arrival and departure at Queen Alia International Airport
✔ Visa on arrival for eligible nationalities staying a minimum of 2 consecutive nights in Jordan
✔ All transfers in private, air-conditioned vehicles
✔ English-speaking local guide during guided touring days
Other guides are available: Spanish, French, Italian, German, Romanian and more.
✔ Accommodation for 7 nights as per itinerary with breakfasts included
✔ Meals as specified in the itinerary
✔ Guided cultural, community, and experiential activities mentioned in the program
✔ Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary
✔ Hands-on experiences including mosaic workshop, cooking experience, and community visits
✔ Bedouin-led 4x4 jeep tour in Wadi Rum
✔ Dead Sea day-use experience
✔ Bottled water during transfers and touring days
✔ All local taxes and service charges
A guide is required throughout the entire tour. A driver-only arrangement is not possible, as guiding services are essential to fulfill the tour’s purpose and ensure the intended cultural experience and objectives are achieved.
✘ International flights and airline tickets
✘ Meals not explicitly mentioned as included
✘ Personal expenses such as laundry, beverages, phone calls, minibar, and similar items
✘ Tips for guides, drivers, and service staff
✘ Travel insurance, to be arranged prior to travel
✘ Optional activities not listed in the itinerary, such as Petra by Night, hot-air balloon, and camel rides
✘ Any services or expenses not clearly mentioned under “Rates Include”
Location: Amman & Petra
Location: Amman
Location: Wadi Rum
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