Jordan: Women's Expedition
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- Uncover the lesser-known side of Jordan as you travel on a woman-only expedition guided by a local female leader. Visit Women-led cooperatives, support local female businesses and eat, sip and chat along the way.
- Take a cooking class with a local chef who started her own business to teach people about Jordanian culture through food. Hear her story and taste authentic family recipes.
- Float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea – once believed to have mystical healing powers and so popular that Cleopatra herself would travel from Egypt to soak and exfoliate in the mineral-rich mud.
- Experience the majesty and mystery of ancient Petra (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) during a guided tour. The first glimpse of the Treasury from the narrow path of the Siq is something you’ll never forget.
- Drive through the remarkable desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, then take a look behind closed doors as local Bedouin women join you to share their knowledge and craft of henna application.
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- Amman - cooking class and dinner
- Amman - City Tour
- Amman - Meet with a Jordanian matchmaker
- Jerash - Roman ruins
- Jerash - Beit Khairat Souf Visit & Lunch
- Wadi Rum - Henna with Bedouin women
- Wadi Rum - Desert Jeep tour
- Petra - Leader-led tour of Petra
- Petra - Petra second day visit (unguided)
- Dead Sea - Swimming opportunity
- Madaba - Al-Maghtas Bethany Baptism site
- Madaba - St Georges Church
- Mt Nebo - Site visit
- Amman - Bani Hamida Women's Weaving Project
Itinerary
Ahlan Wa Sahlan! Welcome to Jordan. Your adventure begins in Amman – a cosmopolitan and contemporary city steeped in biblical history. You’ll have a welcome meeting at 6 pm, followed by a cooking class with a local chef who started her own business to teach people abo...
After breakfast, head to Jerash – a city famed for its Greco-Roman ruins. Once a favourite place fo the emperor, the ruins include a collection of archways, theatres, baths, public buildings and colonnaded streets to explore. From the ruins, you’ll head to Beit Khaira...
Rise early and drive to the rugged sandstone mountains of Wadi Rum. Stop in the small village of Rum, where you can pick up some lunch. Then, it's off to see some of the world’s most amazing desert scenery. Hop aboard jeeps operated by the Bedouin community and ride t...
After waking up in the unique surroundings of the Bedouin camp this morning, take a walk around the area before scaling one of the large dunes in search of panoramic views of the desert. After, you’ll head to the 'Rose City' of Petra. The site remained unknown to the ...
Enjoy a free day of self-discovery as you explore Petra on your own. The site is surprisingly big, and you can explore the old Roman road, temples and several old tombs, as well as the rock-hewn amphitheatre. For those with the energy, there's the challenging but high...
Travel to the Dead Sea today, stopping along the way at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Al-Maghtas Bethany Baptism, where it’s believed Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist. Continue to the shores of this famously salty sea that marks the lowest point on Earth (4...
Start your morning with a visit to St George’s Church – home to the 6th-century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. A short drive from here is Mt Nebo, the spot where the prophet Moses is said to have seen the ‘promised land’ and is believed to have been buried...
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- The Art Hotel - Don not use
- 32 King Faisal street, Down town, Amman, Jordan 11118
- Amman
- JORDAN
- Phone: 962 64638900
Alternate Finish point
- For trips departing on the following dates, use this finish point.
- 13 May 2024 (EESF240513), 02 Sep 2024 (EESF240902), 16 Sep 2024 (EESF240916), 07 Oct 2024 (EESF241007), 28 Oct 2024 (EESF241028)
- Mariam Hotel
- Aisha Um Al Mu'meneen St
- Madaba
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