Journeys: Explore Jordan

This seven-night escorted tour from G Adventures offers a paced journey through Jordan's layered history and natural landmarks. Starting with visits to Amman's Citadel and National Archaeological Museum, it proceeds to Jerash, where the Roman-era ruins speak of a city once bustling with chariots and traders. A women's cooking class and lunch in the Jerash Governorate highlight local traditions in food.

The itinerary includes a guided exploration of Petra, where rock-cut facades recall cinematic scenes from Indiana Jones. An archaeologist’s talk in Wādī Mūsá adds context to the ancient Nabatean city’s mysteries. The night walk in Wadi Rum allows visitors to absorb the desert's vastness under a canopy of stars, with 4x4 excursions across red-hued terrain. There is time for floating in the mineral-heavy Dead Sea as well as visits to religious sites such as Mount Nebo and Bethany, tying history to the biblical narrative. Meals mostly feature local fare in settings supported by community projects, threading the tour with cultural connection.

The small group, capped at sixteen, travels in air-conditioned vehicles and stays in comfortable hotels and a desert camp. With National Geographic Expedition Leaders and knowledgeable local guides, the journey blends ease with insight, inviting reflection on Jordan’s varied past and present.

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.