Immersive Cultural Experiences In Jordan & Egypt

Your Jordanian adventure starts in the busy capital city of Amman. We'll be there to meet and greet you at the airport before we transfer you to your hotel in the city. You have the rest of the day free to explore Amman on your own. Overnight: Amman hotel

Our day starts with a visit to the hilltop town of As-Salt, which served as a trading link between the Jordan Valley and the Eastern Desert. As-Salt is renowned for its impressive old Islamic architecture, built using yellow limestone. Today, the town is a shining example of religious and cultural harmony between the local Muslim and Christian populations. To learn more about As-Salt, we'll embark on a walking tour of its 'Harmony Trail', providing you with greater insight into the lives of the locals. We'll have lunch with a local family today, offering you a taste of delicious Jordanian cuisine (subject to group size; if the group is too large, we will head to a local restaurant). After lunch, we'll make our way to the Baptism site at Bethany, an excavated site believed to be the place where John baptized Jesus Christ. Many churches, caves, and pools dating back to Roman and Byzantine periods have been discovered here. We'll also visit three of its most important sites: Tell Mar Elias, the Baptism Pools, and John the Baptist's Church. We'll return to our hotel in Amman, where we'll spend the night. Overnight: Amman hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, we'll embark on a city tour of Amman, taking in its rich history, which dates back many millennia. We'll begin with a visit to the Citadel, once home to the ancient temple of Hercules, the Umayyad Palace, Byzantine Church, and the ancient Roman theatre, which still hosts various cultural events today. Next, we'll make our way to Jerash, one of the most well-preserved Roman architecture sites in the world. Jerash was hidden underneath sand for centuries, and over the past 70 years, archaeological work has uncovered that it was once a fine example of Roman urbanism, boasting paved and colonnaded streets, hilltop temples, public squares, and plazas. Overnight: Amman hotel Meals: Breakfast