Jordan Authentic flavor with our Local Experiences..
Visiting Jordan is an adventure in itself, and there is no
better way to get to know this fascinating country than by diving into its
culture. The Jordanian people are known for their warmth and hospitality,
making it easy for visitors to forge connections through food, traditional
activities, and alternative modes of exploration…in this trip we wrapped for
you our ancient history with our local flavor through the unique experiences
you can try..
Ancient Hospitality…Jordan has a tradition of welcoming visitors: camel caravans plied the legendary King’s Highway transporting frankincense in exchange for spices while Nabataean tradesmen, Roman legionnaires, Muslim armies and zealous Crusaders all passed through the land, leaving behind impressive monuments. These monuments, including Roman amphitheaters, Crusader castles and Christian mosaics, have fascinated subsequent travellers in search of antiquity and the origins of faith. The tradition of hospitality to visitors remains to this day.
This trip starts in Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a fascinating city of contrasts – a unique blend of old and new, situated on a hilly area between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley. You can try smart restaurants, art galleries and boutiques rub shoulders comfortably with traditional coffee shops and tiny artisans' workshops.
A full day in Jerash is an amazing blend of Greco-Roman and Oriental influences. A great place to visit during the spring with its beautiful rolling hills and lush greenery, Jerash has a rhythm not seen anywhere else in Jordan. On this day, you will enjoy an amazing five local experiences as mentioned in the program.
Another full day to As-Salt city, with different four local experiences at the beautiful capital of the Balqa Governorate, tightly built on three hills (Jada'a, Qala’a and Salalem) with a central plaza at the valley floor, is just a half hour drive from Amman. The historic center, with its fine Ottoman architecture of yellow sandstone, narrow alleys and stepped passages, unfolds a distinctive townscape, unique in Jordan, which welcomes visitors to explore it on foot, diving into a rich history and lively traditions.
Petra, A World Wonder, this ancient Nabataean city locked in the heart of Jordan’s sandstone escarpments, is the jewel in the crown of the country’s many antiquities. Ever since explorer Jean Louis Burckhardt brought news of the pink-hued necropolis back to Europe in the 19th century, the walk through the Siq to the Treasury (Petra’s defining monument) has impressed even the most travel weary of visitors. With sites flung over a vast rocky landscape and a mood that changes with the shifting light of dawn and dusk, this is a highlight that rewards a longer visit.
Desert Landscapes…Take a ride through Wadi Rum at sunset, and it's easy to see why TE Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) was so drawn to this land of weathered sandstone and reddened dunes. But Jordan's desert landscapes are not confined to the southeast: they encompass a salt sea at the lowest point on earth, canyons flowing with seasonal water, oases of palm trees and explosions of springtime flowers scattered across arid hills. Minimal planning and only a modest budget is required for an adventure.
Safe Haven….It takes tolerance to host endless waves of incomers, and Jordan has displayed that virtue amply, absorbing thousands of refugees from the Palestinian Territories, Iraq and most recently Syria. Despite contending with this and with large numbers of tourists who are often insensitive to conservative Jordanian values, rural life in particular has managed to keep continuity with the traditions of the past. While Jordan faces the challenges of modernization and growing urbanization, it remains one of the safest countries in which to gain an impression of the quintessential Middle East.
Ancient Hospitality…Jordan has a tradition of welcoming visitors: camel caravans plied the legendary King’s Highway transporting frankincense in exchange for spices while Nabataean tradesmen, Roman legionnaires, Muslim armies and zealous Crusaders all passed through the land, leaving behind impressive monuments. These monuments, including Roman amphitheaters, Crusader castles and Christian mosaics, have fascinated subsequent travellers in search of antiquity and the origins of faith. The tradition of hospitality to visitors remains to this day.
This trip starts in Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a fascinating city of contrasts – a unique blend of old and new, situated on a hilly area between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley. You can try smart restaurants, art galleries and boutiques rub shoulders comfortably with traditional coffee shops and tiny artisans' workshops.
A full day in Jerash is an amazing blend of Greco-Roman and Oriental influences. A great place to visit during the spring with its beautiful rolling hills and lush greenery, Jerash has a rhythm not seen anywhere else in Jordan. On this day, you will enjoy an amazing five local experiences as mentioned in the program.
Another full day to As-Salt city, with different four local experiences at the beautiful capital of the Balqa Governorate, tightly built on three hills (Jada'a, Qala’a and Salalem) with a central plaza at the valley floor, is just a half hour drive from Amman. The historic center, with its fine Ottoman architecture of yellow sandstone, narrow alleys and stepped passages, unfolds a distinctive townscape, unique in Jordan, which welcomes visitors to explore it on foot, diving into a rich history and lively traditions.
Petra, A World Wonder, this ancient Nabataean city locked in the heart of Jordan’s sandstone escarpments, is the jewel in the crown of the country’s many antiquities. Ever since explorer Jean Louis Burckhardt brought news of the pink-hued necropolis back to Europe in the 19th century, the walk through the Siq to the Treasury (Petra’s defining monument) has impressed even the most travel weary of visitors. With sites flung over a vast rocky landscape and a mood that changes with the shifting light of dawn and dusk, this is a highlight that rewards a longer visit.
Desert Landscapes…Take a ride through Wadi Rum at sunset, and it's easy to see why TE Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) was so drawn to this land of weathered sandstone and reddened dunes. But Jordan's desert landscapes are not confined to the southeast: they encompass a salt sea at the lowest point on earth, canyons flowing with seasonal water, oases of palm trees and explosions of springtime flowers scattered across arid hills. Minimal planning and only a modest budget is required for an adventure.
Safe Haven….It takes tolerance to host endless waves of incomers, and Jordan has displayed that virtue amply, absorbing thousands of refugees from the Palestinian Territories, Iraq and most recently Syria. Despite contending with this and with large numbers of tourists who are often insensitive to conservative Jordanian values, rural life in particular has managed to keep continuity with the traditions of the past. While Jordan faces the challenges of modernization and growing urbanization, it remains one of the safest countries in which to gain an impression of the quintessential Middle East.
Tour Details
Day 1: Upon Arrival
to Queen Alia International Airport, after clearing customs & collecting
your luggage.Please
proceed to the airport main arrival hole where you will meet our driver holding
a sign with your name to Transfer you to your hotel in Amman.
Amman City Tour; Amman, the capital city of the Hashemite
Kingdom of Jordan. Start with the downtown area, the oldest part of Amman,
which is crowned by the Citadel offering a panoramic view of the whole city.
Here one can also see the ancient ruins of the Temple of Hercules that dates
back to (AD 161 – 180), the Byzantine Church, the Omayyad Palace, and the
fascinating Archaeological Museum which houses an excellent collection of the
antiquities of Jordan. At the foot of the Citadel is the 2nd century AD Roman
Theater, still used today for cultural events. Proceed to visit King Abdullah
Mosque, which was built between (AD 1982 – 1989) in memory of the late King
Abdullah and finally pass through Abdoun, a contemporary area which boasts some
of the best modern architecture.
Dinner at Beit Sitti; offers a Special Cooking Experience where tourists and locals can learn how to
prepare a traditional Arabic meal side by side by attending unique training
courses which can last for several hours. Once enrolled, you get to prepare one
meal along with several appetizers and sweets which you can eventually share
with other visitors.
Overnight in Amman.
Day 2: Breakfast at the Hotel.Drive north of Amman towards Jerash (Gerasa) where you will visit the best-preserved Roman city of the Decapolis. Enter through the monumental South Gate the city of Jerash, where you will come upon the lovely Oval Plaza, the Temple of Zeus, and the South Theater, which seats more than 3,000 spectators. Walk through the Colonnaded Street & pass by the Market Place, the Omayyad residential quarter, the 4th century AD cathedral, St. Theodore’s Church, the Nymphaeum & the North Theater. Experience 1: Milking A Cow And Experience Interacting With Different Kinds Of Doves And Pigeons as you hold each bird and learn about their shapes, prices and behavior. In this experience clients will learn about black chicken too. Duration is 45 minutes. Experience 2: Making Sundry Tomato Pastry. Woman farmer will welcome you to her open terrasse that overlooks Dibeen forest and interact with clients as they start making sundry tomato pastry that will be baked in the outdoor Arabic oven and eaten as the first meal in the day with a great cup of tea and Arabic coffee. Duration is one hour for this experience. Experience 3: Guided Walk In The Dibeen Forest to learn about Dibeen caves, Greek strawberry tree, pine trees, Aleppo pine trees, spiders, ants, wild swine and the Persian squirrel. Duration is 35 - 40 minutes. Experience 4: Traditional Pottery Making: Woman farmer will welcome you to her 140 years old home that is made of natural stone and mud that overlooks agricultural valleys of Jerash. She will walk you through how the pottery clay is made (Mixing the local dirt and soil with lift over straw collected after wheat harvest) and will show you how to shape a cup or anything of your preference (the piece you make you can have). The pottery experience is followed by the second meal of the day and that is the traditional food of Jerash farmers: Seasonal fresh salad, freshly made yoghurt, Rashoof (cooked dry yoghurt with burghul, fried onion, herbs lintels) beside the dish of the season. As for the sweet it will be Zalabia traditional sweet dough rich with sesame, black cumin seeds, pine, turmeric, olive oil, and whole wheat flour and fried in olive oil and sprinkled with sugar). Clients can also experience dressing up as Women farmers of Jerash and take marvelous photos. Duration is 2 hours. Experience 5: Making A Bee's Wax Candle with woman Beekeeper at her garden and learn how to build a hotel for the solitary bee that is responsible of pollinating many plants and gardens. Enjoy the experience with a great cup of tea or Arabic coffee. Duration is 40 minutes. Drive Back to Amman. Overnight in Amman.
Day 3: Breakfast at the Hotel.Drive north of Salt; As-Salt is a thriving city situated North West of the capital Amman. Built on three main mountains (the cadital, gadaa and salalem), surrounded by the city square, As-Salt is enclosed by breathtaking views and is a wonderful contrast to some of the westernized sites of Amman. Comfortably perched atop of mountains, As-Salt maintains an authentic society based on affection, brotherhood, and love. The mountainside city also has significant historical relevance, most notably, as the regional capital of the Ottoman Empire. Start the local experiences: Experience 1: Manaqiesh Pastry Making by learning about the rich agricultural ingredients of organic local Sumaq, sesame seeds, olive oil, roasted wheat, roasted chickpeas, dry leaves of Oregano, herbal mix, Jameed powder (dry yoghurt) put in the mix of Zaatar and bake it in the Arabic outdoor oven to have it as part of the first interactive breakfast meal of the day with a glass of tea at the farmer's garden. Bake Holiday bread (Grass Eid) a traditional sweet that is made as heritage bread to celebrate the last supper of Jesus as he cut the bread 2000 years ago before his crucifixion and that is celebrated today after olive harvest; because it has so much olive oil in the recipe and enjoy eating it fresh from the oven. Experience putting on the Salti traditional dress and hear the stories about it. Duration for this experience is an hour and a half. Experience 2: Making Bars of Soap by adding natural herbs at the Natural Soap making Garden. After you get acquainted with the natural ingredients of the soap making experience you would cut the Glycerin bar, put the shreds in another plate then the melted Glycerin will be presented to have the additives of the client choice of the preferred herb or plant like Lavander, rosemary, Aloe vera, Parsley...etc. The chosen herb mix will be added to the melted Glycerin and then will be poured in silicon moulds to have the final shape of a soap bar. The bars need 3 hours to be ready for use (we will present small samples of soaps to the clients). In this experience clients can experience natural Aloe vera face mask and can have a tasting of a variety of local made naturally preserved foods. Duration for this experience is 45 minutes. Experience 3: Bee Keeping and learn about the miracle of Bee's kingdom with the Jordanian Bee keeper. Clients will be dressed in the Beekeeper suit and will be led to the hives by the Beekeeper to see the Bee's Queen, bee females and males at work. Clients will listen to the story of Bee's 6 famous products and can also taste some of these products. Duration for this experience is 45 minutes. Experience 4: Jordanian Farmer's Life after meeting with woman farmer and her family. She with her family will teach you how to bake whole wheat Saj bread, pick a free-range egg, milk a goat, feed a baby goat, ride the tractor and have fresh local made food from the farm under the 400 years old Oak tree. The food is from "from farm to table"; the Saj bread, free range eggs, products of goat's milk as white goat cheese, white goat butter, yoghurt, the famous Galaieh of farmers (fried tomatoes with garlic in olive oil), fried eggplants with Sumaq in olive oil, fried local potatoes in olive oil, some sliced veggies, pickled olives and all is presented with tea and Arabic coffee plus water. Next comes the freshly cooked traditional famous sweet of Kunafeh; clients will watch the making of Kunafeh and how it is cooked on fire wood to be presented to them with nuts and sugar syrup. Duration for this experience is two - two and half hours. Return back to Amman. Overnight in Amman.
Day 4: Breakfast at the Hotel.Move to Petra; Full day dedicated for the exploration of the breathtaking Nabatean city of Petra which was carved out of the rose-red sandstone about 2,000 years ago & has recently been voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The tour starts by passing by the Obelisk Tomb and then proceeding through the Siq –the narrow gorge that leads to Petra’s most impressive monument, the Treasury. Then on to the Street of Facades, the Theatre, the Royal Tombs, the Colonnaded Street, the Byzantine Church, the Temple, the Monumental Arch, Qasr el-Bint Faroun & finally climb up to the gigantic 1st century AD monument of the Monastery for those who wish ( with the guide). Begin your Petra experience with a visit of Petra Night Show, this event is a magical way to see part of the rock city by candlelight and explore the old city, which has become a world wonder, incomparable experience starts by walking the entire Siq to the Treasury, lit with over 1,500 candles to bring the major attraction due to the spectacular view it has. Overnight in Petra.
Day 5: Breakfast at the Hotel.Continue to Wadi Rum, one of the world’s most colorful and unique landscapes of desert and mountain scenery and where T.E. Lawrence was based during the Arab Revolt. Embark on a two hour excursion by Bedouin Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles through the desert enjoying the different rock formations / inscriptions, canyons & sand dunes. They pass & stop at: Seven Pillars of Wisdom (view from a distance), al Hsany Sand Dunes, al Amaleh inscriptions, Siq Um Tawaqi. Rum Sky Adventure; Now it is time for you to enjoy the beautiful night skies, Located in one of the most beautiful parts of Jordan, RumSky allows visitors to enjoy the starry nights of Wadi Rum. The guided tour program allows you to learn more about the Universe we live in. Living in lively cities makes it more difficult to witness the magnificence of the skies and heavens. Through the innovation of science, you will be able to get a little closer to the hidden wonders of the Universe. Stars, planets, nebulae, all are within your reach. The activity is three folds: A brief presentation on astronomy, seeing through the largest telescopes in Jordan and naked eye laser aided skygazing show. All guided by professional astronomers. Dinner & Overnight in Wadi Rum.
Day 6: Breakfast at the Hotel.
Proceed to Queen Alia International Airport for your departure flight going back home.
Day 2: Breakfast at the Hotel.Drive north of Amman towards Jerash (Gerasa) where you will visit the best-preserved Roman city of the Decapolis. Enter through the monumental South Gate the city of Jerash, where you will come upon the lovely Oval Plaza, the Temple of Zeus, and the South Theater, which seats more than 3,000 spectators. Walk through the Colonnaded Street & pass by the Market Place, the Omayyad residential quarter, the 4th century AD cathedral, St. Theodore’s Church, the Nymphaeum & the North Theater. Experience 1: Milking A Cow And Experience Interacting With Different Kinds Of Doves And Pigeons as you hold each bird and learn about their shapes, prices and behavior. In this experience clients will learn about black chicken too. Duration is 45 minutes. Experience 2: Making Sundry Tomato Pastry. Woman farmer will welcome you to her open terrasse that overlooks Dibeen forest and interact with clients as they start making sundry tomato pastry that will be baked in the outdoor Arabic oven and eaten as the first meal in the day with a great cup of tea and Arabic coffee. Duration is one hour for this experience. Experience 3: Guided Walk In The Dibeen Forest to learn about Dibeen caves, Greek strawberry tree, pine trees, Aleppo pine trees, spiders, ants, wild swine and the Persian squirrel. Duration is 35 - 40 minutes. Experience 4: Traditional Pottery Making: Woman farmer will welcome you to her 140 years old home that is made of natural stone and mud that overlooks agricultural valleys of Jerash. She will walk you through how the pottery clay is made (Mixing the local dirt and soil with lift over straw collected after wheat harvest) and will show you how to shape a cup or anything of your preference (the piece you make you can have). The pottery experience is followed by the second meal of the day and that is the traditional food of Jerash farmers: Seasonal fresh salad, freshly made yoghurt, Rashoof (cooked dry yoghurt with burghul, fried onion, herbs lintels) beside the dish of the season. As for the sweet it will be Zalabia traditional sweet dough rich with sesame, black cumin seeds, pine, turmeric, olive oil, and whole wheat flour and fried in olive oil and sprinkled with sugar). Clients can also experience dressing up as Women farmers of Jerash and take marvelous photos. Duration is 2 hours. Experience 5: Making A Bee's Wax Candle with woman Beekeeper at her garden and learn how to build a hotel for the solitary bee that is responsible of pollinating many plants and gardens. Enjoy the experience with a great cup of tea or Arabic coffee. Duration is 40 minutes. Drive Back to Amman. Overnight in Amman.
Day 3: Breakfast at the Hotel.Drive north of Salt; As-Salt is a thriving city situated North West of the capital Amman. Built on three main mountains (the cadital, gadaa and salalem), surrounded by the city square, As-Salt is enclosed by breathtaking views and is a wonderful contrast to some of the westernized sites of Amman. Comfortably perched atop of mountains, As-Salt maintains an authentic society based on affection, brotherhood, and love. The mountainside city also has significant historical relevance, most notably, as the regional capital of the Ottoman Empire. Start the local experiences: Experience 1: Manaqiesh Pastry Making by learning about the rich agricultural ingredients of organic local Sumaq, sesame seeds, olive oil, roasted wheat, roasted chickpeas, dry leaves of Oregano, herbal mix, Jameed powder (dry yoghurt) put in the mix of Zaatar and bake it in the Arabic outdoor oven to have it as part of the first interactive breakfast meal of the day with a glass of tea at the farmer's garden. Bake Holiday bread (Grass Eid) a traditional sweet that is made as heritage bread to celebrate the last supper of Jesus as he cut the bread 2000 years ago before his crucifixion and that is celebrated today after olive harvest; because it has so much olive oil in the recipe and enjoy eating it fresh from the oven. Experience putting on the Salti traditional dress and hear the stories about it. Duration for this experience is an hour and a half. Experience 2: Making Bars of Soap by adding natural herbs at the Natural Soap making Garden. After you get acquainted with the natural ingredients of the soap making experience you would cut the Glycerin bar, put the shreds in another plate then the melted Glycerin will be presented to have the additives of the client choice of the preferred herb or plant like Lavander, rosemary, Aloe vera, Parsley...etc. The chosen herb mix will be added to the melted Glycerin and then will be poured in silicon moulds to have the final shape of a soap bar. The bars need 3 hours to be ready for use (we will present small samples of soaps to the clients). In this experience clients can experience natural Aloe vera face mask and can have a tasting of a variety of local made naturally preserved foods. Duration for this experience is 45 minutes. Experience 3: Bee Keeping and learn about the miracle of Bee's kingdom with the Jordanian Bee keeper. Clients will be dressed in the Beekeeper suit and will be led to the hives by the Beekeeper to see the Bee's Queen, bee females and males at work. Clients will listen to the story of Bee's 6 famous products and can also taste some of these products. Duration for this experience is 45 minutes. Experience 4: Jordanian Farmer's Life after meeting with woman farmer and her family. She with her family will teach you how to bake whole wheat Saj bread, pick a free-range egg, milk a goat, feed a baby goat, ride the tractor and have fresh local made food from the farm under the 400 years old Oak tree. The food is from "from farm to table"; the Saj bread, free range eggs, products of goat's milk as white goat cheese, white goat butter, yoghurt, the famous Galaieh of farmers (fried tomatoes with garlic in olive oil), fried eggplants with Sumaq in olive oil, fried local potatoes in olive oil, some sliced veggies, pickled olives and all is presented with tea and Arabic coffee plus water. Next comes the freshly cooked traditional famous sweet of Kunafeh; clients will watch the making of Kunafeh and how it is cooked on fire wood to be presented to them with nuts and sugar syrup. Duration for this experience is two - two and half hours. Return back to Amman. Overnight in Amman.
Day 4: Breakfast at the Hotel.Move to Petra; Full day dedicated for the exploration of the breathtaking Nabatean city of Petra which was carved out of the rose-red sandstone about 2,000 years ago & has recently been voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The tour starts by passing by the Obelisk Tomb and then proceeding through the Siq –the narrow gorge that leads to Petra’s most impressive monument, the Treasury. Then on to the Street of Facades, the Theatre, the Royal Tombs, the Colonnaded Street, the Byzantine Church, the Temple, the Monumental Arch, Qasr el-Bint Faroun & finally climb up to the gigantic 1st century AD monument of the Monastery for those who wish ( with the guide). Begin your Petra experience with a visit of Petra Night Show, this event is a magical way to see part of the rock city by candlelight and explore the old city, which has become a world wonder, incomparable experience starts by walking the entire Siq to the Treasury, lit with over 1,500 candles to bring the major attraction due to the spectacular view it has. Overnight in Petra.
Day 5: Breakfast at the Hotel.Continue to Wadi Rum, one of the world’s most colorful and unique landscapes of desert and mountain scenery and where T.E. Lawrence was based during the Arab Revolt. Embark on a two hour excursion by Bedouin Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles through the desert enjoying the different rock formations / inscriptions, canyons & sand dunes. They pass & stop at: Seven Pillars of Wisdom (view from a distance), al Hsany Sand Dunes, al Amaleh inscriptions, Siq Um Tawaqi. Rum Sky Adventure; Now it is time for you to enjoy the beautiful night skies, Located in one of the most beautiful parts of Jordan, RumSky allows visitors to enjoy the starry nights of Wadi Rum. The guided tour program allows you to learn more about the Universe we live in. Living in lively cities makes it more difficult to witness the magnificence of the skies and heavens. Through the innovation of science, you will be able to get a little closer to the hidden wonders of the Universe. Stars, planets, nebulae, all are within your reach. The activity is three folds: A brief presentation on astronomy, seeing through the largest telescopes in Jordan and naked eye laser aided skygazing show. All guided by professional astronomers. Dinner & Overnight in Wadi Rum.
Day 6: Breakfast at the Hotel.
Proceed to Queen Alia International Airport for your departure flight going back home.
What's Included
Rate is starting from 1590$ Per Person in double Room including all accommodation, Transfer in a private (6-seater minivan), Jordan Pass; the ultimate sightseeing package that has been especially tailor-made for visitors to the country. It gives pass holders the ability to make the most out of their trip visiting top sights and attractions whilst saving time, money and efforts. Petra by night show. 2 HRS Jeep tour in Wadi Rum, route depends on Weather & time conditions, Rum Sky Adventure & Dinner in Wadi Rum.
