Welcome to Jordan! Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted for a free visa. Upon completing the visa process, you will then take a 40-minute drive to Amman, the Capital City! Check in will be at the Amman Hotel. After having time to settle in, it’s time for an Evening Cooking Class and Dinner at Beit Sitti, a restaurant owned and predominantly staffed by women. Learning Experience: Cooking Class Meals included: Dinner Overnight in Amman

After breakfast at the Amman Hotel, an Amman City tour begins that includes a visit of Citadel / Roman Theatre. A walking tour of downtown Amman and a visit to a souq to enjoy local food! (Falafel from Famous Hashem restaurant then Knafeh “Arabic Sweets” from Habibah sweet shop). Afterwards, proceed to Iraq El-Amir Women Cooperative Society and work with local Women in one or more of the following projects: · Ceramics making “Make your own ceramic piece like using traditional tools, paint it and take the finished product with you” – 1hr · Organic paper making “Learn how to make paper using natural leaves of banana, okra and halva” – 1hr · Weaving “Learn how to weave using traditional and eco-friendly tools” – 1 to 2 hours · Labaneh preparation “Prepare your own jar of Labaneh balls using your hands” – 30 minutes · Traditional food sampling “Mazze” “Sample different types of locally prepared dishes with bread and tea” – 30 minutes. Enjoy your lunch meal at the Women Cooperative, which will be prepared by local women. Learning Experience: Ceramics making / Organic paper making / Weaving / Labaneh preparation Traditional food sampling Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch Overnight in Amman

This morning, after breakfast, you will be driven for one hour to a visit of Jerash the Roman City! A local site guide to escort clients for (2 hours) through Jerash – proceed to Ajlun (a 30-minute drive from Jerash) to visit the famous Islamic Forte, and then on to The Soap House at the Ajlun Reserve. Check women’s products of soap made by the ingredients local to the area and have lunch at the Reserve. Afterwards, proceed for 1-1/2 hours to Umm Qais and check in at Beit Al-Baraka local house where you will enjoy local food for dinner! Learning Experience: Soap Making Session Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / dinner Overnight in Umm Qais

This morning, try a local Breakfast! After enjoying the cuisine, engage in activities at the nearby Beit Al-Baraka. In Beit Al-Baraka: - Basket weaving / Weaving with banana leaves, palm, and straw is a tradition with deep roots in Jordan & the Yarmouk Valleys. Fortunately for us, the tradition of weaving is today still very much alive in this region. Meet local artists who are reviving this tradition and uncovering the intricate skills needed to weave a simple product. – 1-1/2 hours - Cycling from 1 – 2 hours up to 5-6 hours. Enjoy a trip through the flat farmlands of Umm Qais - Hiking for 1-2 hours up to full day. Participate in this great introduction of the history, environment, and culture of Umm Qais. Cooking Class with local women of Umm Qais - overnight Learning Experience: Basket weaving / Cycling / Hiking Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch or Lunch box / dinner Overnight in Umm Qais

Post-breakfast, visit a nearby Umm Qais site where you will proceed to the Dead Sea, the earth’s lowest point on dry land. Upon arrival, you will check in at Dead Sea Hotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure exploring this unique place. (Yoga Session included in the afternoon at the Spa) Learning Experience: Dead Sea / Yoga session Meals included: Breakfast Overnight in Dead Sea

After breakfast and check out at the Dead Sea Hotel, pay a morning visit to Mount Nebo, and then continue on to Madaba the Mosaic City! Here, you will stop at the Bani Hamida showroom near Mukawir and enjoy a tour in the show room, as well as a lunch meal prepared by the women of the area. Afterward, proceed to Petra (3-1/2 hours) to have dinner with a local family in Wadi Musa Town. Learning Experience: Visit workshop of local women at Bani Hamida to learn how local women work on their crafts to enhance their living Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch/ Local dinner Overnight in Petra

This morning, you will begin your full day dedicated to the visit of Petra! (including a buffet style meal at Basin Restaurant inside Petra site). In the late afternoon enjoy a sunset Jeep tour with a Bedouin driver to Wadi Rum. Check in at Wadi Rum Eco camp (Shared facilities), and enjoy a Zarb Dinner – an authentic Bedouin meal cooked under the sand. Learning Experience: Lecture on Petra Excavations for about 30 minutes during the Petra site visit, Zarb Dinner Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch/ Dinner Overnight in Wadi Rum Camp

After breakfast, enjoy the morning Yoga Class in Wadi Rum before your 4-hour drive back to Amman for one last night at leisure. Learning Experience: Yoga Class Meals included: Breakfast Overnight in Amman

Don’t leave yet!! Extend your journey on one of our numerous learning programs. We look forward to welcoming you back on another Learning Journeys immersion. Extend your stay to Egypt or head to Turkey to learn the art of belly dancing. Perhaps you’re interested in visiting India to experience the diverse spiritual essence of the land? Visit Bhutan to learn about their Gross National Happiness. Enjoy a cultural immersion in Sri Lanka. Whatever your interest, Learning Journeys can assist you with finding the perfect program to fulfil your dreams.