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Today you will be picked up from your hotel and driven north to the impressive Roman site of Jerash, where a local guide will show you around the ruins. After, you have lunch at Beit Khayrat, a social enterprise supporting local women to gain employment skills. Continue to the Crusader castle at Ajloun before taking in the spectacular views across the valley below at Umm Qais. Return to Amman in the afternoon and spend the evening at leisure.

This morning your guide picks you up from your hotel and accompanies you on a walking tour of the city. You'll visit the bustling souqs, the Husseini Mosque, the Roman Theatre and the citadel, giving you a panoramic view of the city. In the evening, you head to an old, traditional home in the downtown part of Amman, where you join a cooking class preparing classic Jordanian dishes. After, enjoy the fruits of your labor!

An early start this morning as it's around a five- to six-hour drive down the 5,000-year-old King's Highway to Petra. En route you will stop to see Mount Nebo, with its spectacular views over the Dead Sea; the Christian mosaics of Madaba, and the Crusader castle of Kerak. In Petra, you will stay for three nights at your hotel. This evening you will enjoy a candlelit Petra by night, which should be a magical experience.

Today, you have a full-day guided tour of Petra. Your private, local guide will be with you for around two to three hours, after which you have some time to explore further. Although it is probably the highlight of your vacation, bring your walking shoes and be prepared for an inspiring but energetic day!

Wake up early this morning for an epic and awe-inspiring hot air balloon ride above the red rose city of Petra. This one-of-a-kind experience will give you an unparalleled vantage point to marvel at the historic wonder. After, you have the day to explore the site further under your own steam. In the evening, another unique experience, you head to a secluded cave up in the hills of Petra for a private dinner.

Today, you travel from Petra to Wadi Rum, enjoying a jeep tour of the seven sites before watching the sunset at your Bedouin-style camp. Go back in time and follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia as you explore this unique desert landscape. This evening you have a camel ride across the desert dunes and watch the sun going down from a unique vantage point with views across the landscape.

Depart your desert camp this morning and travel to the coastal resort of Aqaba, roughly one and a half hours away. You have the rest of the day to relax at the Red Sea. You may wish to book into Al Manara’s expansive spa which offers a range of treatments.

Today you head out on a private boat cruise where you will have the opportunity to go swimming and snorkeling among the beautiful Red Sea coral reefs close to Aqaba. The cruise will take you to the best snorkeling spots in the area, and you’ll also enjoy a mouthwatering barbecue meal for lunch.

After breakfast, you have a final morning to relax by the Red Sea. In the afternoon, you are met by your private driver and driven to Dana Guesthouse, a simple property with fantastic views across the Rift Valley. To fully appreciate the remoteness of this location, you will be joined by a private guide and spend the evening stargazing.

Today you hike from Dana Guesthouse to Feynan Ecolodge, a beautiful 15 km trail downhill. En route, you have a high chance of spotting many of the 200 different bird species which inhabit the area, and plenty of wildflowers too. On arrival at Feynan, relax and enjoy some well-earned rest.

Today, you will depart Wadi Feynan and be driven to the Dead Sea, around two and a half hours away. Before you leave, you will take part in an essential part of Bedouin life, making Arabic coffee. You’ll be taken through the musical experience of roasting the coffee beans, grounding them down, and then boiling them. The Bedouin family will also explain to you the etiquette of serving Arabic coffee and how to drink it.

You have a day to relax at your Dead Sea resort or float weightlessly on the water, famous for its high salinity levels. You could also indulge in a massage or spa treatment at your hotel — the area is well-known for its healing practices.

An early start for the transfer to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, in time for your flight home. A local representative will meet you on arrival and escort you through customs to the departure lounge. Your return flight will arrive the same day.