Day 1 –  Arrive to Queen Alia International Airport. Meet your Village Experience representative and transfer to boutique hotel for the evening.

Day 2 –  Begin the day with a tour of Amman including stops at the Citadel and the Roman Theater. Enjoy lunch and fair trade shopping at Wild Jordan – a social enterprise run by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature. The restaurant aims to provide an income for the rural communities of the 8 reserves in Jordan protected by the RSCN including the Dana Biosphere that we will be visiting. Return to the hotel in the afternoon.

Day 3 – Enjoy a day trip to the ancient Roman ruins at Jerash. Archeologists have found remains here dating back to the Neolithic Age (7500-5500 BC). It is one of the best preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world. Explore the Temples of Artemis and Zeus, pass through Hadrian’s Arch, visit the Theater, and more. Stop for lunch. Return to hotel in the afternoon.

Day 4 – Morning walking tour of Madaba to see the stunning Byzantine mosaics located throughout the town. We’ll make a special stop to see the “Madaba Map” – the oldest preserved mosaic map of the Holy Land. We will continue on to Mount Nebo where Moses looked out to the Promised Land before he died. We will visit Moses Memorial Church, the Serpent Statue, and the panoramic view point. In the afternoon, we will visit the Dead Sea for some relaxation and time to swim. Check into hotel in the evening.

Day 5 –After checking out of hotel, drive to Little Petra in the town of Wadi Musa for a tour of this UNESCO World Heritage archeological site. We’ll then check into our boutique hotel and enjoy a traditional cooking class in the evening.

Day 6 – Today, we spend the day exploring one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World – the Rose City of Petra. Walk through the Siq, marvel at the Treasury, and get lost in this ancient Nabatean City dating back to 300 B.C. Explore the Royal Tombs and the Temple of Dushares in the afternoon. Return to hotel to rest.

Day 7 – After breakfast, we will drive to the Wadi Rum also known as the Valley of the Moon. We’ll first visit the Disi Women’s Cooperative where we will share tea and participate in the women’s Bedouin storytelling program. We’ll then check into our otherworldly luxury Bedouin camp. Enjoy dinner and sleeping under the stars in our bubble tents tonight!

Day 8 – Today, we’ll board local jeeps and set out to explore the Wadi Rum. We’ll visit canyons, sandstone mountains, archways, and rock formations. We’ll enjoy lunch with a local community in the village of Rum. Head out to a beautiful sunset spot. Return to camp for some delicious Bedouin cooking in the evening.

Day 9 – Today, we head back to Amman and enjoy a wine tasting with lunch. We’ll then check into our accommodations to pack and organize for tomorrow’s flights home.

Day 10 – Transfers to airport throughout the day.

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