The Grand Journey 14 days

9:30am: Depart the Four Seasons Hotel.
Our day begins with a visit to the Roman Amphitheater in the centre of the old town. Built in the 2nd Century when Amman was known as Philadelphia, the theatre is one of the largest of its kind, with a capacity of 6,000 spectators. A small museum inside highlights Bedouin life and Jordanian history. Today, the Roman Amphitheatre is used primarily for concerts. (Guided tour)
We then proceed to the nearby Amman Citadel, a site dating to 1500 BC and continuously inhabited until the early 20th Century. (Guided tour)
A light collation will be served at the Citadel, prepared and served by the Four Seasons Hotel.
We continue to the Royal Tank Museum, widely regarded as one of the finest military museumsin the world, documenting Jordan’s armed forces over the past century. We return to the hotel at around 5pm.
6:30pm: Depart the hotel for a private dinner catered by the Four Seasons Hotel at the Royal Automobile Museum.

Breakfast at leisure in the hotel. 9am: Depart the Four Seasons Hotel.
We travel approximately ninety-minutes to the northern city of Ajloun to explore its splendid 12th Century castle, originally built to repel crusaders and restrict the power of the Latin Empire by securing the key routes between Damascus and Egypt. (Guided tour)
Following the castle visit, guests may take a ride on the new cable car nearby, which offersspectacular panoramicviewsoftheAjloun region.
Following a light luncheon at Al-Wakhal Ghazal, prepared by the Four Seasons Hotel, we make our way to Jerash, the Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa and inhabited since the Bronze Age. While Jerash was destroyed by King Baldwin of Jerusalem in 1121, it remains well-preserved and is often referred to as the Pompei of the Middle East. (Guided tour)
We return to the Four Seasons Hotel in the late afternoon.
7pm: We enjoy a delectable Levantine dinner at Fakhreldin Restaurant, an iconic local haunt, accompanied by local wine and beers. We return to the hotel depending on the mood of the evening.

Breakfast at leisure in the hotel.
We depart the Four Seasons Hotel to spend the next two nights at the Kempinski Hotel, Dead Sea.
9am: Depart the Four Seasons Hotel.
Approximately an hour away, we visit Mount Nebo, standing at 2,300 feet (700 metres) above sea level. According to Biblical tradition, it is here that Moses saw the Promised Land. Mount Nebo offers stunning views over the Dead Sea and across to Palestine. There is an active Catholic church, administered by Franciscan Friars and declared a minor basilica by Pope Saint John Paul II after his pilgrimage to Jordan in 2000. There is also an archaeological museum. (Guided tour).
We then make our way to Madaba, one ofJordan’s mostsignificant Christian towns, where we will enjoy a light luncheon at Carob House. Our visit includes the newly restored Orthodox church of St. George, which houses the renowned 6th Century mosaic map of the Holy Land. We also see Catholic churches, one dedicated to the Virgin Mary and the other to the Beheading of St. John the Baptist. (Guided tour) In the late afternoon, we travel to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth (431 metres below sea level), arriving around 6pm. We check in at the Kempinski Hotel for two nights.
The evening is at leisure, with a buffet dinner served in the hotel’s main restaurant.

This is a full day of leisure at the Dead Sea.
Buffet breakfast and buffet dinner served in the hotel’s main restaurant. There is also an Italian restaurant at the hotel. Should the restaurant be open, guests are welcome to dine there instead if they prefer. JiJ is on hand to assist guests throughout the day.
At a mutually agreed time during the day, there is an optional two- and-ahalf-hour excursion to the natural hot springs and waterfalls of Ma’en. Basic changing facilities are available on-site for guests wishing to bathe in the water.
There is an excellent spa at the Kempinski Hotel. At the time of booking the Journey, guests are able to select treatments from the spa menu link.

Breakfast at leisure in the hotel.
9am: Depart from the Kempinski Hotel.
We move from the Dead Sea to Petra, staying the next two nights at Hayat Zaman Hotel & Resort. During our stay, the Four Seasons Hotel provides the catering.
We begin with a short thirty-minute drive to the Baptismal Site of Jesus Christ. (Guided tour)
We also visit the adjacent Catholic church of The Baptism of the Lord, inaugurated in January 2025 by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, andCardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem.
We then travel to Petra. Guests have the option of going by road directly to Petra, orflying by helicopter with a stop at Kerak Castle, the largest crusader fortress in the Levant. Construction began in 1142 to protect the assets of Christian crusaders and the Latin States of Jerusalem.
By mid-afternoon, we arrive in Petra, where a light collation awaits. The evening is at leisure, with dinnerserved in the hotel’s restaurant.

Breakfast from 6am in the hotel. Please be ready to depart by 8am. We recommend a hearty breakfast, asthe day will be long and active. 8am: Depart the Hayat Zaman Hotel & Resort.
Today we enjoy a full-day guided visit to Petra. We begin the 8.5 km round trip along the Main Trail by electric buggy from the Visitors’ Centre to the iconic Treasury. From there, we proceed on foot before returning by buggy. (Guided tour)
The Four Seasons Hotel will provide goodie bags containing refreshments during our visit.
Typically guests spend between three and five hours exploring Petra, depending on individual interest and stamina. Along the way, local Bedouins tempt visitors with camel and donkey rides to explore less accessible parts of the site.
7pm: Dinner in the hotel’s restaurant.

Breakfast is available from 6am in the hotel. Please be ready to depart at 8am. Once again, we recommend a hearty breakfast, as only light snacks will be available during the day.
9am: Depart from the Hayat Zaman Hotel & Resort.
We travel approximately ninety minutes by road from our hotel to Wadi Rum. On arrival, we board 4x4 vehicles to take us deep into the desert to Hayat Rum Camp, our base for the next two nights. Light collation on arrival and again on Day Nine.
JiJ will curate each guest’s desert itinerary according to personal preferences and energy levels. This magnificent desert offers guests the opportunity to visit, and even climb, many natural landmarks including Burdah Rock Bridge, the narrow canyon of Khazali Siq, and Jordan’s highest mountain, Jabal Umm Ad Dami.
Guests may also visit the remains of the house of T.E Lawrence (1888-1935), better known as “Lawrence of Arabia”. Stargazing and hot air ballooning are optional activities and may be booked in advance. (Various guided tours)
Dinner both evenings at Hayat Rum, followed by traditional Arabic desserts beneath the night sky with a campfire in cooler months.

Breakfast atleisure in the hotel 9:30 am Depart from ayat Rum Camp.
We leave Hayat Rum Camp for a ninety-minute drive to Aqaba, staying the next two nights at either the Al Manara Hotel or the Kempinski Hotel Early check-in at the hotel, with the remainder of the day at leisure in the city of Aqaba or at the hotel.
For guests staying at the Kempinski Hotel on Days Ten and Eleven, a varietyof complimentary water-based activities are included in the Journey, such as scuba diving (subject to prior experience, though an introductory PADI diving course is available), snorkelling, jet or water skiing, paragliding, and power boating. All activities must be booked with JiJ prior to the start of the Journey. A massage is also included and should likewise be pre-booked.
6:45pm: Depart for dinner at the Royal Yacht Club, located just a fewminutes’ stroll from the hotel.

A full day at leisure in Aqaba. Breakfast in the hotel’s restaurant.
JiJ is available throughout the day to assist guests as needed. The JiJ Teamare regulars at the Royal Yacht Club and frequent it for dinner. Guests are welcome to join or to dine at their hotel if preferred.
There are excellent spas at both hotels and a treatment of your choice is included in the Journey: Al Manara Spa Link. Kempinski Spa Link
Guests should book treatments in advance through JiJ.

Breakfast at leisure in the hotel.
10am: Depart from the Al Manara Hotel or the Kempinski Hotel. We depart from Aqaba and travel to Amman. Guests have the option of making the journey by road (approximately four hours) or by helicopter (around two hours).
For those remaining in Amman, an overnight stay at the Four Seasons Hotel is included. JiJ hosts a relaxed, informal dinner either at La Capitale Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel or at Dara Dining, depending on guests’ preferences.
Light collation in the hotel lounge ordered from the menu.
Some guests may choose to depart from King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba. Flightstypically leave around 8:30am or 4pm and connect through Queen Alia International Airport.

Breakfast at leisure in the hotel.
We bespoke this day’s activities to individual guest preferences. Some guests prefer to reduce the morning trip or to use the afternoon for shopping or relaxation.
We can make a moderately early start to visit the church of The Assumption in Salt, followed by a visit to the Haddad Jordan River Winery in Mafraq.
Guests who have enjoyed Jordanian wines during our Journey will find this as an opportunity to savour another of Jordan’s hidden gems. (Guided tour)
A light collation in the hotel lounge.
Time permitting, in the afternoon, we visit the Museum of Parliamentary Life in Amman’sformer parliament building, located between the 2nd and 3rdCircles. Our drivers are also on hand to assist guests with any last minute shopping.
JiJ hosts dinner at the commended Alee Restaurant on the 1st Circle in Amman, known for its award-winning cuisine and spectacular views.

Breakfast in the hotel from 6am. Please be ready to depart at 8am. 9am: Depart Hayat Zaman Hotel & Resort.
We travel approximately two hours by road from Hayat Zaman Hotel & Resort to Aqaba, staying the next night at the Kempinski Hotel.
Early check-in at the hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure in Aqaba.
Included in your Journey are a variety of complimentary waterbased activities, including scuba diving (subject to your prior experience, though an introductory PADI diving