Afternoon / Evening

• Meet at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) at 4:00 pm.
• Your Trip Leader will meet you at the airport and you will take included transportation to your hotel located in Amman.
• Settle into your accommodations, attend our welcome meeting, and head out with your new friends for your first dinner together in Jordan.

Morning

• After breakfast, explore the ancient Amman Citadel on a guided walking tour. Learn about the Neolithic settlements that once called this area home.
• See the early Bronze Age tombs and the Temple of Hercules before walking down the hill back towards town and past the Roman Theatre.

Afternoon

• Your Trip Leader will bring you to a local restaurant in downtown Amman for lunch (not included) before starting your journey to Wadi Rum.
• Along the drive to Wadi Rum, take in the landscapes of Jordan’s countryside before reaching the desert. (~4 hour drive)
• Settle into your campsite, which you will call home for the next two nights.

Evening

• Feast on a traditional Bedouin meal under the stars of the desert night. Tonight, you’ll be sleeping in tents!
• Tents are canvas style, with beds and blankets provided. Bathing facilities at the campsite are shared.

Morning / Afternoon

• Wake up and enjoy a camp breakfast as you fuel up for today’s adventure!
• Today, you will explore the desert of Wadi Rum, also known as The Valley of the Moon, on a four-wheel drive Jeep Tour. The Jeeps will be driven by local Bedouins who will show you the best places in their home region.
• Scramble to the top of sand dunes, hike through canyons, and discover ancient inscriptions on the rock walls.

• After exploring, your Jeep drivers will take you to a shady area to enjoy an included lunch.

Evening

• Return to your desert camp in the late afternoon.
• Clean up and rest after a day of adventure, and then enjoy another delicious camp dinner.

Morning

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and get ready for more adventures with your new friends. Today, you will have multiple options for exploring Petra’s archeological sites.
• Opt to meet up with a local guide who will take you on a hike along the “back-trail” of Petra. (challenging, multi-hour hike)
• Hike to the Monastery, one of the largest monuments in Petra, and enjoy some time exploring this incredible archeological site.

Afternoon

• Today, you are free to continue exploring Petra. Be sure to check out the Street of Facades or the Theater.
• Ask your Trip Leader for recommendations of what sites are the best to see and what trails are best for you.

Evening

• Enjoy the evening and choose from a variety of restaurants in Wadi Musa for your evening meal.

Morning

• After breakfast, begin your journey to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. (~3 hour drive) 
• Your group will have time to splash around in the water, swim, float, or simply relax. Consider covering your body in the mud, for it is said to have natural healing properties.

Afternoon

• Continue your drive to the city of Madaba, home to some of the most beautiful and oldest existing mosaics.
• Settle into your accommodation, then head out with the group to visit Mount Nebo, where Moses was shown the Promised Land.
• Afterward, continue exploring this ancient town or consider shopping at Hussein bin Ali Street, or “The Tourist Street,” to purchase local handicrafts. 

Evening

• Gather with your new friends for a farewell dinner together in Madaba. Mabada is a small city outside of Amman, just a 30-minute drive to the airport.
• Reflect upon your experience in Jordan and make plans to meet up in the future.

Morning

• Consider waking up early to visit Saint Georges church to see the oldest mosiac map of Jerusalem.
• Enjoy your final breakfast together in Jordan and take included transportation back to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), where your trip will end at 11:00 am. The drive to the airport is just 30 minutes. We suggest booking your departure flight a few hours after this time to allow time to check in, go through security, and run any airport errands.
• If you are extending your stay, ask your Trip Leader for suggestions on what to do and where to go next.
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