Immerse yourself with locals

Meet and assist at Queen Alia International Airport by our representative, After visa formalities, transfer to your hotel in Amman for check-in, overnight.

Transfer to visit Jerash, a tour through the colonnaded street, amphitheater, Churches, temples, and the vast Roman Forum. The best-preserved Roman City Gerasa, which is called Jerash today, and known also as the city of 1,000 pillars. The city’s golden age came under Roman rule and the site is now generally acknowledged to be one of the best preserved Roman provincial towns in the world. Hidden for centuries in the sand before being excavated and restored over the past 70 years, Jerash reveals a fine example of the grand, formal provincial urbanism found throughout the Middle East.

Back to Amman for a City Tour, the ancient and modern capital of Jordan, originally built on seven hills, and from the top of the citadel, one of the highest hills; you can have a splendid view of the old city. Visit the Citadel, Roman Theater, Archeological and Folklore Museums, and King Abdullah Mosque.

As-Salt and just outside of Amman going towards the North, this charming city boasts its history and features yellow sandstone architecture. In this experience, guests will experience countryside living by learning how to make seasonal jams and Jameed.
Umm Omar, a resident of As-Salt has been making homemade jams as well as other locally sourced goods since she was a little girl. Growing up, she used to work alongside her grandmother who would take fruits and vegetables in season to create different types of jams. The love of creating homemade jams and other locally sourced goods passed down to Umm Omar, a passion that would never leave her and eventually inspired to create a full-time business. Now, she is in her 10th year of business, creating different types of jams, over 32 different types with unique tastes and blends, such as watermelon, Karkade (hibiscus), and Raihan (oregano), some providing homage to the ground on which she lives on and others as ideas she took from the people she met on her journey along the way.
In this experience, guests will have the hands-on opportunity to create locally sourced jams with seasonal fruits from Umm Omar’s homestead or surrounding homesteads of As-Salt. While the jam is brewing, guests will be treated to a traditional breakfast featuring Umm Omar’s jams and the chance to try it with homemade butter. Afterward, guests will take home a souvenir of the homemade jam that they made and have the opportunity to shop for her homemade goods.
Making Jameed, dried yogurt made from ewe or goat’s milk is the staple ingredient used in Mansaf, the beloved national dish of Jordan. Using the traditional techniques to make Jameed, guests will have a hands-on opportunity to learn how to create Jameed, dry it, and have the opportunity to taste it before it gets placed in Mansaf and other Jordanian dishes.

Traverse through pine forests and olive groves to the Castle of Ajloun, at 1250 meters above sea level. Originally built by a commander and nephew of Saladin in 1184 CE, its commanding presence on the hilltop defended three wadis. One of the few Muslim castles of its time, it resided as an important counter to nearby Crusader castles. Its elevated position could be shrewdly used for a communicative chain of beacons and pigeons, allowing messages to be darted from Damascus to Cairo in a single day. The castle once had seven stout towers and a 15-metre dry moat as defenses. It was largely destroyed by the Mongol invasion in 1260, but almost immediately rebuilt by the Mamluks.

HAND CRAFTS, Um Sameer resides in the Northern part of Jordan (Ajloun) in a small village where almost 2,500 people currently live. Her family homestead overlooks the beautiful and lush mountains of the valley in a beloved area known to locals as an authentic destination spot to connect to nature and take in the Roman ruins. With her warm and gracious presence, Um Sameer alongside her family will take you for a tour of their homestead and give you the chance to partake in local handicrafts that she makes all out of her home, such as basket weaving, milking goats, and making bread. Afterward, Um Sameer will treat you to a traditional lunch served with freshly made bread from the farm alongside small plates of brined olives, apricot jam, and other homemade local foods.
HIKE AND CAMP, Raed, a local environmentalist and mountain guide, turned his passion into a full-time job by creating an equally enthused local community of hikers, campers, and guides. with a focus specifically on allowing people to enjoy his favorite lesser-known local spots in Jordan. Wanting to focus on helping people get back to their roots and providing something in nature, he called his adventures and homestead Oxygen, an homage to the feeling of being able to breathe fully and deeply when present in the outdoors. During the pandemic, his vision even became clearer about providing a spot for permanent camping and hiking in the Northern part of Jordan, Ajloun. Famously known for its lush and evergreen landscape, Ajloun is a culmination of history, and greenery and more importantly a preservation of local culture. In this experience, guests will be able to enjoy the lesser-known hiking spots only known to the residents of Ajloun, and learn about local environmentalism in the area.

Visit Madaba (City of Mosaics), where you will see the unique map of the Holy Land in St. George Church 6th C. AD. Madaba and its hinterlands were repeatedly mentioned in the Old Testament as Madaba.
Proceed to visit the Sanctuary at Mount Nebo the (Memorial burial place of Prophet Moses). Mount Nebo is the place where Moses viewed the holy land of Canaan. Mount Nebo’s first church was built in the late fourth century to mark the site.

Continue to visit Shobak castle, built during the crusader times, 894 years ago, Shawbak castle appears as a natural extension of the dramatic hill it is perched. The castle and its surrounding group of ten villages were inhabited until the 1950s. It is constructed precariously on the side of a mountain, with a grand sweep of fruit trees below. Less than an hour north of Petra can be found this lonely reminder of former Crusader
glory. Once called “Mont Real,” Shawbak dates from the same turbulent period as Kerak. The castle’s exterior is impressive, with a foreboding gate and encircling triple wall. Despite the precautions of its builder, the fortress fell to Saladin only 75 years after it was built. Inscriptions by his proud successors appear on the castle wall.

Continue to Petra.

Visit the unique “Rose-Red” city of Petra, built by the Arab Nabateans who hewed their monumental tombs, palaces, temples, and treasury from the desert rock’s sandstone in its’ natural hues of rose and gold. You will begin the trip horseback riding for 700m (2,296 ft.)
reaching the entrance of the impressive narrow gorge (Siq), leading to a marvelous and magical monument, where you get a glimpse of the Treasury, continue to the street of facades, the Royal Tombs, the Cardo, Temples, Churches, and Museums.

Transfer to Wadi Rum, set out an excursion at the largest and most magnificent of Jordan’s deserts of Wadi Rum, (Valley of the Moon),.The largest and most magnificent of Jordan’s desert landscapes.

Tour inside the desert with a 4×4 off-road SUV for 2 hours, “Vast, Echoing and God-like “- these were the words T.E. Lawrence used in describing Wadi Rum.

Transfer to Dana Natural Reserve for 3 hour’s hike,

(Open all year-round, except during Ramadan), guided only

Grade: Moderate, Distance: 3 km, Time: 2 – 3 hours

Requirements: Transportation to and from al-Barra area; no fear of heights

This circular trail traverses from Al-Barrah, through a breathtaking siq, and to Shaq al Reesh.

Continue to the lowest spot on earth, 398m (1306 ft.) below sea level – the Dead Sea. A time for leisure and swimming. Enjoy the bizarre but delightful experience of floating” on the surface of buoyant waters, nine times saltier than regular seawater. The therapeutic water of the Dead Sea, combined with the valley’s fertile land and warm climate, has attracted people to live, hunt, and farm in the area since the Stone Age.

Enjoy the remainder of the day at your own pace around the Dead Sea. Relax on your hotel private beach or perhaps swim in one of the five pools for a less salty experience. Unwind in the spa, play a round of beach volleyball, or eat tasty local fare in one of the shore bars or restaurants. Alternatively, there are several excursions available around the Dead Sea and the surrounding countryside if you prefer something more active.

Transfer to Um Qais, the site of the famous “miracle of the Gadareane swine”. Over the years, Gadara has never lost its reputation as a cultural center. It was the home of several classical poets and philosophers, including Theodorus, founder of a rhetorical school in Rome. The remains hang onto a splendid hilltop overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee, which is now known as Umm Qais. On your visit, admire the impressive colonnaded street, vaulted terrace, and the ruins of two theatres.

STONE CARVING
Even with 35 years of experience as a stone carver, Sultan, Umm Qais native is still learning, progressing, and perfecting his craft every day by finding new and innovative ways to present his pieces. Coming from humble beginnings as a self-taught sculptor, he found a passion for carving stones in his elementary school art class where he first carved an apple. Afterward, he began taking courses and progressing in his field, something extremely important and historical in Umm Qais. As one of the few stone sculptors in the city, he has passed down his profession and passion to his son Abdallah who works with him day in and day out to continue to preserve this important part of historical significance to Umm Qais. With one of the Sultan’s favorite pieces being a fountain on an oval stone with sea animals, in this experience, guests will have the opportunity to see Sultan’s work, learn the historical significance of stone carvings and the tools used then and now as well as an opportunity to imprint your very own stone carve art with a hands-on workshop. Afterward, guests will be shown how to use natural resources to add a touch of color to their art.
CYCLING
Alaa, a resident of Umm Qais wanted people to explore the archeological sites, nature, and breathtaking views of his homestead through his personal passion, cycling. The idea to provide guided cycling tours began five years ago after Alaa picked up a bike of his own and started exploring his homestead daily. Seeing how much more insight, adventure, and exploration he gained through a bike, Alaa extended his passion into a business venture. With this interactive experience, guests will gain an in-depth understanding of Umm Qais’ history and its nature through a fun and interactive experience.
Guests will be provided a guided cycling tour of 12 kilometers with stops along the way to learn about the history of Umm Qais, interact with its nature, and see the breathtaking views. Strap on your helmet and get ready to see Umm Qais in a fun and unforgettable way.

Continue to Amma.

Transfer to Amman airport for departure.