Women's Trip to Jordan with Travels.lau

Get to know your group and toast to the adventure ahead! Your welcome dinner at a local restaurant is included. Dinner tonight will be a buffet style with water included. Subject to change based on availability.

Overnight in Amman.

Breakfast at the hotel is available but don’t eat too much! You will transfer 45 minutes to Iraq El-Amir Women's Cooperative where a traditional breakfast is included. Your breakfast will be a set meal consisting of things like hummus, galayet, omelet, olives, broad beans, and local cheeses. Your exact meal will vary depending on the ingredients of the day.

After breakfast, you will meet a leading member of the Iraq El-Amir Women’s Cooperative. They will provide insight into the project, the remarkable women behind it, and their impactful work. Following this, you'll have time to explore their local handicrafts and workshops.

Continue 10 minutes down the road with a short visit to Qasr El-Abed which is an impressive castle ruin located a few kilometers from the Iraq Al-Amir village in Amman. Built 2200 ago, it is one of the structures that dates back to even before the Roman Empire. After exploring this ancient ruin, you’ll take a 30 minute transfer back to Amman where you will break for lunch on your own.

After lunch, you will visit the Citadel in downtown Amman, the Roman Theatre and the Jordan Museum. Perched atop one of Amman’s highest hills, the Citadel of Amman offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city while immersing visitors in centuries of history. Wander among the ancient ruins of the Temple of Hercules, the grand Umayyad Palace, and a Byzantine church, each telling the story of Jordan’s fascinating past. Just a short distance away, step into history at the Roman Theater, a magnificent 2nd-century amphitheater that once hosted thousands of spectators. With its towering stone seats and impeccable acoustics, this awe-inspiring landmark continues to host cultural performances, offering a glimpse into Amman’s lively past and present. Finally, visit the Jordan Museum, home to some of the country’s most prized artifacts including the Dead Sea Scrolls and the prehistoric Ain Ghazal statues. You will be transferred between each of these sites. Please note that the Jordan Museum is closed on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Overnight in Amman.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Hotel breakfasts typically offer continental, full/American, or buffet-style options. The specific breakfast menu will be determined by your confirmed hotel.

A 45-minute transfer brings you to your first destination, Mount Nebo, a site of deep historical and spiritual significance. Believed to be the place of Moses’ Memorial, this is where the prophet is said to have gazed upon the Promised Land and where he is thought to be buried. Wander through this sacred sanctuary and marvel at the stunning fourth-century mosaics that adorn the ancient church. Next, continue 30 minutes to Madaba, the renowned City of Mosaics. Visit a local workshop for an introduction to the intricate art of mosaic-making, a tradition deeply embedded in the city's heritage. Madaba is celebrated for its Ottoman-style houses and breathtaking Byzantine-era mosaics, including the famous sixth-century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land at St. George's Church. Throughout the city’s churches, museums, and homes, you’ll discover an array of mosaic masterpieces dating back to the fifth to seventh centuries, each telling a story of Jordan’s rich artistic and cultural past. It is important to note that most of these workshops have a souvenir shop however this stop will be for educational purposes and not shopping focused.

Lunch is included at one of the local houses, now converted into a local restaurant. Your meal will be a 3-course set menu with water included, subject to change.

Continue your transfer from Madaba to Shobak Castle.

Set atop a mountain, Shobak Castle is an enchanting castle that was built in 1115 under the rule of King Baldwin I. Shobak Castle is particularly striking due to its remote location in the desert which will make you feel a world away from home. With your guide, you will explore the churches, historic ruins, and a secret passageway that leads to a charming spring. The castle also boasts a watchtower, catacombs and a number of Christian carvings and Islamic tablets. After your visit, you will drive another 45 minutes to Petra.

A home-cooked meal at a local house in Petra is included. Your meal will be a 3 course meal seated in a traditional style with water included, subject to change.

Overnight in Petra.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Hotel breakfasts typically offer continental, full/American, or buffet-style options. The specific breakfast menu will be determined by your confirmed hotel.

Take a 15 minute transfer to north Petra. From there you will hop on 4x4 trucks and ride through the desert to the beginning of the steps of the trail. Then your guide will lead you on a 2 mile hike (approx. 1 hour) to the Monastery. The trail ascends and descends rock stairs, gaining approximately 800 feet, while offering fewer crowds and amazing views. Once you reach the Monastery, you’ll explore this ancient wonder and have time to rest at the café out front. Then you’ll continue onward, descending 850 steps to the Basin. Here, you'll be able to explore sites like The Great Temple, The Royal Tombs, Qasr al-Bint Temple and more. You’ll also have time to eat lunch at one of the restaurants within the Basin. Finally you’ll begin your hike from the Basin to the main entrance - a 2.5 mile walk. From the main entrance you’ll transfer back to the hotel. Please note that you’ll be hiking 5-6 miles today not including time spent exploring the sites. Please take caution when hiking the back entrance trail as you will be walking on uneven rocky surfaces. Please take caution and pace yourself accordingly.

Dinner at the hotel is included. Your dinner will typically be a buffet-style dinner with water included, subject to change.

Overnight in Petra.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Hotel breakfasts typically offer continental, full/American, or buffet-style options. The specific breakfast menu will be determined by your confirmed hotel.

Drive 15 minutes north towards Little Petra (a miniature of Petra) also known as Siq El-Barid. Like Petra, Little Petra is a Nabataean site, with buildings carved into the walls of the canyons. You’ll explore this site with your guide before continuing your transfer to Wadi Rum.

From Little Petra you’ll transfer 2 hours by your private motorcoach before changing vehicles to a 4x4 Bedouin truck where you’ll continue for another hour through some of the most striking desert scenery on the planet. Wadi Rum is full of weird and wonderful lunar-like rock formations, and traces of ancient civilisations can be seen in the many carved inscriptions found throughout the area – from pictographs to Thamudic, Nabataean and Arabic texts. The most enduring monuments in Wadi Rum are those carved by nature – the natural rock bridges, towering rose-coloured sand dunes and scattered rocky peaks.

Drive 15 minutes north towards Little Petra (a miniature of Petra) also known as Siq El-Barid. Like Petra, Little Petra is a Nabataean site, with buildings carved into the walls of the canyons. You’ll explore this site with your guide before continuing your transfer to Wadi Rum.

Dinner included at your camp in Wadi Rum. Your meal will be a main dish cooked in an earthen oven with water included, subject to change.

Overnight in Wadi Rum.

Breakfast at your camp in Wadi Rum is included. Your breakfast will typically be buffet style with water included, subject to change.

This morning you'll leave your desert camp, taking a 30 minute ride on 4WDs to the main entrance, then continue north towards the Dead Sea. You will make a stop for lunch en route.

After checking into your hotel, you’ll have free time to float in the Dead Sea - a short walk from your hotel. If you arrive before hotel check-in is ready, you’ll be able to change in the hotel bathrooms in the lobby. The Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth (420 metres below sea level) and isn’t actually a sea, but rather a super-salty lake (dead because of the lack of life in it). The density of the water means you’ll go for a float, not a swim. The mud here is supposed to have healing properties, so why not cover yourself from head to toe for a nutrient-rich natural mineral mud bath. Normal swimwear is acceptable but please be aware that if you do the mud experience then stains will remain visible even after washing the swimwear. It is also advised not to shave on the same day as the water is very salty which may cause pain and discomfort.

Overnight at the Dead Sea.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Hotel breakfasts typically offer continental, full/American, or buffet-style options. The specific breakfast menu will be determined by your confirmed hotel.

Transfer from the Dead Sea to Ajloun.

Perched in northern Jordan’s highlands, Ajloun is home to the impressive Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress built by Saladin’s forces to defend against the Crusaders. With your guide, you will discover the story of Jordan’s medieval past while soaking in the breathtaking landscapes.

Proceed 30 minutes to Jerash, once one of the grandest ancient Roman cities in the world and now home to some of the best Greco-Roman ruins around. With your guide, explore the striking collection of archways and theatres, baths, public buildings and colonnaded streets, a beautiful place to spend a morning exploring.

Lunch at a local restaurant in Jerash is included. Your lunch will be mezze style of multiple shared plates, shared family style with water included, subject to change.

Transfer from Jerash to Amman.

Farewell dinner included at a local restaurant. Your dinner will be mezze style of multiple shared plates shared family style with water included, subject to change.

Overnight in Amman.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Hotel breakfasts typically offer continental, full/American, or buffet-style options. The specific breakfast menu will be determined by your confirmed hotel.