Family Adventure in Petra and Wadi Rum

Fly to Amman. Your flight should arrive either late in the evening or early morning. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel, resting until morning.

Spend 2 nights at Corp Hotel or similar.

(B)

After breakfast, walk to Jerash, a famous Roman city and home to a live gladiator show. Watch the spectacle, and then get a photo with the actors at the end of the performance.

Then, walk along the Roman roads, which have been lovingly preserved. Explore the local marketplace and climb the theatre steps for stunning views of the stage.

Return to Amman for free leisure.

(B)

Leave Amman and head to Petra. Stop by Mt Nebo on the way, walking to the top and grabbing a family photo.

Then visit Madaba, a colorful and bustling city with plenty of local markets. You can also visit the mosaic workshop, learn how the precious artworks are crafted. Before leaving Madaba, ensure you have plenty of food and beverages.

Proceed south through the desert, marveling at the scenic landscapes and occasional fossils. Have a picnic lunch and reach Petra. Enjoy free time until evening.

Spend 2 nights at a Standard Hotel.

(B, L)

In the early morning, head to the lost city of Petra and explore its fascinating ruins.

On the way there, you’ll pass through the Siq, which in itself is an iconic landmark, and then the ‘Djinn’ blocks. These 3 enormous monuments are named after the Arabic word for ‘spirit,’ which is where ‘djinn’ comes from. Theory goes, they were built by the Nabataeans tribe in the 1^st century AD, but little else is known about them.

Upon arriving in Petra, explore this amazing ancient city. Inside you’ll find many historic landmarks, including tombs, palaces, a Colonnaded (columned) street, and a Great Temple. Afterwards, leave the same way you came, passing the Djinn blocks and Siq.

Enjoy free leisure in the afternoon.

(B, L)

Make your way to Little Petra after breakfast, climbing a series of cave rooms in the process. Then go to Aqaba, a relaxed, comfortable beach resort and port town. Enjoy free leisure in the afternoon, exploring the nearby beaches, restaurants, pools, and optional water sports and snorkeling.

At sunset, catch up with your tour guide. Explore the bazaars and haggle for a bargain.

Spend 2 nights at a Beach Resort.

(B)

Enjoy a day of free leisure in Aqaba. Optional activities include water sports, snorkeling, and scuba diving in the Red Sea. Alternatively, relax at the hotel spa and wellness center, or break out a sweat in the gym. You can also talk to your tour leader about arranging time on the beach. Enjoy a group dinner in the evening.

There is also the Saraya Water Park, which features over 25 water slides. The park is suitable for children up to 12 years old. The price of entry for adults is 20JD and for children it is 25JD. Talk to your tour guide about this trip and they will arrange a taxi for you.

(B)

Make your way to a private Exodus camp, which is run by a Bedouin family. In the afternoon, go on an exhilarating jeep cruise; bouncing over the sand dunes, climbing up rocks, and watching the sunset.

Enjoy a pleasant stargazing session in the evening. You may also encounter nocturnal wildlife. Your Bedouin family hosts will prepare a home-cooked dinner.

Stay overnight at the Bedouin camp.

(B, L, D)

Wake up early in the morning and bid farewell to your Bedouin family. Drive to the Dead Sea, the lowest point of Earth, and gently float in the saline waters.

In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers and tour guide, celebrating your newfound bonds and memories.

Stay overnight in a 4-star hotel.

(B, D)

After breakfast, head to the airport and fly back to London.

(B)