From the hustle and bustle of its creative capital to the soothing silence of the deserts and their century-old nomadic tribes, Jordan offers an adventureland as diverse in its culture as it is in its landscapes\u2014one that will impress even the most seasoned of travellers. On this seven-night luxury trip, you\u2019ll trace ancient civilisations, live like a Bedouin and discover Amman\u2019s new creative groove. We\u2019ll show you the unique personality of Jordan: a fascinating country and a melting pot of history and culture, where modern life and century-old tradition live side by side. Follow our lead and we\u2019ll take you on a tailor-made cultural odyssey through Jordan that will leave you with a real taste of the country.<\/p>\n
Begin your epic cultural adventure in Amman, Jordan\u2019s bustling capital city. The city is famed for its stark contrasts of ancient monuments and hip urban sprawl, in what is a thriving and buzzing capital city. Here you\u2019ll be staying at the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel, which offers panoramic views of the cityscape from the heights of its luxurious rooms. Expect quiet elegance and lavish comforts, whilst being in a prime location for stepping out into the city. Why not stroll along Rainbow Street, the city\u2019s famed caf\u00e9 and restaurant scene favored by the creative crowds. Or try the art galleries of Weibdeh for a contemporary culture hit.<\/p>\n
For a final Amman experience that will stoke your culinary fires for a lifetime, you\u2019ll be treated to an exclusive cooking class to learn the ins and outs of Jordanian cuisine. Start by practising your bargain banter in the old spice markets and souks as you shop for ingredients which are for a feast for the senses full of, the smells and the sizzling sounds of street food\u2014a memorable place indeed.<\/p>\n
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Then it\u2019s into the kitchen. With each dish made for sharing, dining here is a very sociable affair so expect heaps of hospitality and lots of lip-smacking treats. Get stuck into traditional dishes at breakfast, lunch or dinner classes, including favorites like Hummus and Muhammara, a hot pepper dip, Moutabal, a roasted, pureed potato or eggplant dish, and Kibbeh Maaliyeh, a minced meat dish. You\u2019ll soon learn everything you need to know about Jordanian culinary culture.<\/p>\n
After a refreshing night\u2019s sleep, you\u2019ll be ready to leave the sun-baked city behind to journey further north, through a changing landscape of green and fertile country. We could stop off on your way at the Carakale Brewery, to taste some of Jordan\u2019s first craft beers. Eventually, you\u2019ll arrive at the ancient city of Jerash, considered by many to be the best preserved Roman City in the world. With an expert guide to lead you through its collonaded streets, temples, theatres, public baths and plazas, you\u2019ll be in the best possible company to discover the city\u2019s historical secrets.<\/p>\n
Then, it\u2019s off to another world altogether. Also known as \u2018the valley of the moon\u2019, Wadi Rum is a breathtakingly vast valley of smooth, swooping monolithic rockscapes. Spend time exploring the ancient petroglyphs and the beautiful, natural rock formations. Continue your Lawrence of Arabia fantasy by staying at a luxury Bedouin camp at the foot of Wadi Rum, where you\u2019ll be perfectly placed to appreciate its quiet and mysterious majesty by night. Meals at the camp are prepared on open fires and eaten al-fresco under a canopy of stars. In the evenings, stretch out, sip some tea and take a puff of the Argilla by the wood fire and take it all in. In the mornings, float above it all on a sunrise hot air balloon flight. Stepping from your tent, the smell of burnt ash and cool morning air filling your senses, you\u2019ll embark on an epic two-day trek across this vast desert. Weaving your way to the Seven Pillars of Wisdom and the ancient Nabatean inscriptions of Anfashieh, you\u2019ll climb over towering sand dunes by day and camp beneath starlit skies by night.<\/p>\n
Next, you\u2019re bound for Wadi Musa, the home of Petra. Arriving late in the evening, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to take part in Petra by Night performance. Walk in silence through the candlelit Siq until reaching the Treasury, where you\u2019ll be served tea whilst listening to the music and stories of the very people who inhabited the rocky landscape for years: a spellbinding experience. Having glimpsed Petra by glowing candlelight, you\u2019ll return the next morning for a more in-depth exploration, accompanied by a local guide. Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan-city was once an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. Petra is one of the world\u2019s most mysterious ancient cities, whose engineering mastery, purpose and inhabitants have puzzled archaeologists and historians for years – and still holds many unlocked secrets. It\u2019s most magnificent and iconic feature, the Kazneh, is sure to take your breath away. The day is not yet over either as next you\u2019ll be travelling to \u2018Little Petra\u2019, what is thought to have been an important suburb of Petra. On arrival, you\u2019ll be treated to a BBQ under the stars, the perfect place to recount your day\u2019s adventures with fellow travellers.<\/p>\n
Today, you\u2019ll jet off to the Dead Sea where you\u2019ll be staying in luxurious accommodation at the Kempinski Hotel. This little oasis of bamboo palms, olive trees and green lagoons, waterfalls and private pools is a refreshing respite from the dry desert heat and is conveniently located at the edge of the Dead Sea. The ancient castles of Shobak and Karak are to be found nearby and make for a fascinating a stopover if you fancy indulging in a little historical know-how. Your last day in Jordan is left free to make the most of Dead Sea\u2014which we can assure you will be like nothing you\u2019ve ever experienced, offering a surreal floating experience in its hypersaline waters. Slather yourself in therapeutic mud, sunbathe and enjoy this natural phenomenon. A great end to a great cultural odyssey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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