Summer Adventure (Private)

After breakfast, you will start your visit to Jordan with a tour of the old city of Amman exploring the Citadel and the Roman Theatre, two of the most popular archaeological sites in the city. Free time to walk through the old market in the downtown, visiting the shops and the fruits market. Stopping at local restaurants to sample falafel, hummus and the Arab delicacy, Kenafah, eaten at times of celebration.

Head north to walk through history in Jerash, regarded as one of the most important and best preserved Roman cities in the Middle East.

Drive to Ajloun and visit the castle, dominating the Ajloun skyline and built to ward off the Crusader armies at the key trade and pilgrimage intersection between Jerusalem, Cairo, Damascus and Mecca.

Overnight in Ajloun.

Driving time:
Amman to Jerash – Approx. 1 hour.
Jerash to Ajlolun – Approx. 40 minutes.

After having breakfast in Ajloun you will drive to the lowest point on earth to float and relax at the Dead Sea. Enjoy the sunshine and view whilst trying out the invigorating mud bath to cleanse the skin.

Overnight in Dead Sea.

Driving time:
Ajloun to Dead Sea – Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes.

After breakfast & morning leisure, drive to Wadi Mujib, The “Arabian Grand Canyon”. Hike the Siq Trail and enjoy the waterfalls, rapids, and swimming pools along the way. This is an ideal walk to take slowly and enjoy the cool water and shade, especially in the heat of the summer.

Then, we continue south to the ancient crusader castle in Kerak, exploring the maze of stone-vaulted halls and passageways. The city of Karak was the capital of Moab and the castle dominates the skyline. The castle provides an impressive insight into the architectural and military skills of the Crusaders.

Overnight in Dana.

Driving time:
Dead Sea to Wadi Mujib – Approx. 40 minutes.
Wadi Mujib to Kerak – Approx. 1 hour.
Kerak to Dana – Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes.

After breakfast, we start our tour with a transfer to the start point of the hike. This circular trail traverses from Al-Barrah, through a breathtaking siq (gorge), and to Shaq al Reesh.

Then drive south towards Shobak castle; for a panoramic tour and a chance to take a few great shots, as the castle is perched on the side of a rocky and conical mountain.

Overnight in Shobak.

Hiking info:

• Distance: Approx. 3 km;
• Moderate to difficult;
• Duration: 4-5 hours.

Driving time:
Dana to Shobak – Approx. 30 minutes.

After breakfast, you will hike in one of the most spectacular canyons in Jordan of Wadi Ghweir. You will go through a 2 km Siq (gorge) similar to the one in Petra, with the possibility of swimming in some water pools. You also need to pay attention to the fact that you will need to do some technical scrambling where you will need to use the strength of your upper body to pull yourself at some parts during the hike.

By the end, transfer to Little Petra for overnight.

Hiking info:

• Distance: Approx. 16 km;
• Difficulty: Intermediate;
• Duration: 6-8 hours.

Driving time:
Shobak to Mansoura (hike starting point) – Approx. 15 minutes.

Today we will enter Petra via The Back Door avoiding most of the tourists. Good tracks go pleasantly down Wadi Ghurab amidst sandstone mountains guarding the approaches to Petra. This way follows a Nabataean route out of the valley and skirting round the final mountain on a natural rock terrace which has been improved for the safety of walkers. Even so, it still narrows slightly before reaching a hidden plateau high above the impressive chasm of Wadi Siyyagh.

Just beyond, carved into the cliff face, The Monastery suddenly comes into view, where there is a Bedouin cafe or refreshments if you would like. Nabataean steps then lead down into ancient Petra; through which the route goes before exiting past The Treasury and though the famous Petra Siq to the shops, cafe and hotels of Wadi Musa.

Later on this day, you will be transferred to Wadi Rum for 2 hours sunset Jeep Tour.

Overnight in Wadi Rum.

Hiking info:

• Distance: Approx. 14 km;
• Ascent 496m, Descent 519m;
• Duration: 4-6 hours (Depending on the time spent inside the site of Petra).

Driving time:
Petra to Wadi Rum – Approx. 2 hours

After your breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Aqaba to enjoy a boat ride with views across Jordan, Israel/Palestine, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. You will have the chance to swim and snorkel from the boat and view the fantastic range of tropical fish and corals of the Red Sea.

Overnight in Aqaba.

*Diving is available (supplement applies).

Driving time:
Petra to Wadi Rum – Approx. 1 hour.

After checking out from the hotel, you have a free day to spend relaxing as you choose or return back to Amman at your most convenient time.

Overnight in Amman.

Driving time:
Aqaba to Amman – Approx. 4 hours.

Unfortunately, it’s time to say goodbye but return home with wonderful memories.

(You will need to be at the airport 3 hours prior your flight.)

Driving time:
Amman to QAIA: Approx. 45 Minutes.