Luxury Jordan Explorer

Read a map like no other today when you visit the ‘City of Mosaics’ and St George’s Church, famous for its ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land. The real name of this city is Madaba, which sits just south of Amman and is in fact a 4000 year old archaeological site. The quantity of the mosaics here is astounding, particularly the creation within the Church of the Apostles which depicts the sea and her creatures.

Visit Mount Nebo today and gaze across to Jerusalem, just 60 kilometres away. The Prophet Moses is said to have stood on Mount Nebo and looking over into the Promised Land, understood that he would not be permitted to enter it. Today Mount Nebo is a memorial site, and the Church of Moses was built by early Christians in honour of the site and has attracted pilgrims since the earliest days of Christianity.

An expert archaeologist will accompany you for a portion of your Petra trip. Your archaeologist will meet you near one of the live restoration or excavation sites like the South Complex or the Winged Lion Temple. You will gain knowledge about the site’s history, its use in antiquity, and the prospects for future excavations, which is currently only 16% excavated.  Your archaeologist may well share information and insights about new and still unpublished discoveries such as Nabatean scrolls, mosaics and frescos.

Enjoy an exclusive, atmospheric dining experience . As darkness settles over the iconic Petra monuments, one part of the UNESCO world heritage site will come alive especially for you.  As you savour a welcome drink, a local musician will set the scene as a three course meal, including drinks, will be served. Enjoy the view, the candlelit atmosphere and the delicious cuisine in complete privacy.

Uncover the remarkable ruins of Little Petra today, sitting within a natural gorge with its impressive doorway – enormous and majestic. Step inside to reveal the wonders within the depths from remarkable Nabatean tombs, divinity blocks, cisterns, and dining halls complete with benches and hand washing sinks used for commemorative meals. During the excavations a large number of broken dishes were found, suggesting that breaking dishes was a ritual at the end of commemorative meals inside Little Petra.

Embark on an exhilarating jeep tour through the magnificent desert alongside a knowledgeable local Bedouin guide. Allow the wind to roar in your ears as you rocket over red sand that’s long been used as the backdrop in many science-fiction movies, and gasp in awe at the colossal mountains and rock formations.

Immerse yourself in authentic Arabic culture as you visit a local home for the chance to chop, cook, learn and dine. You will learn about the Arabic kitchen and how to prepare a traditional Arabic meal with the help of some pretty experienced kitchen hands. Jordan has long been the spice centre of the world and has been pivotal in the spice trade itself. This means that the dishes you cook and learn about  will be jam-packed with these colourful and aromatic additions. As you chop and cook you’ll be able to chat with your hosts and learn more about their way of life.