Internationale groepsreis Edits: Desert to Dead Sea in Jordan

Start your Jordan discovery in the country's capital Amman.  You'll be met at the airport and transfered to your hotel in the Sweifieh district.Hotel: Centro Mada by Rotana

After breakfast you'll be transported back in time with a tour of the Roman ruins at Jerash. The day continues at pace, with a hike through the Ajloun Forest Reserve, a haven for roe deer, wild boar and grey wolves. Along the way, you’ll stop at the Soap House to see how local women make Orjan soap from olive oil and herbs. At the House of Calligraphy, try writing your name in Arabic letters. Then sample local Jordanian delicacies at the Biscuit House. Tonight, you’ll check into eco-friendly cabins for a night in peaceful forest surroundings. Hotel: Ajloun Forest Cabins

Leaving Ajloun after breakfast, you'll travel south through desert landscapes and stunning canyons and try local mint tea with spectacular views.  Later arrive in Wadi Musa the gateway to the mystical ancient city of Petra. Tonight, there’s the option of trying a Turkish Bath. Otherwise, settle into the Movenpick Nabatean Castle and enjoy the views of the Rift Valley from this fortress-style hotel. Hotel: Movenpick Nabatean castle

Chances are you’re used to an early alarm, which is just as well - you’ll be up before dawn this morning. You’ll start by walking through the 1.2km Siq, a stunning canyon that reveals an Ancient City as the sun rises. You’ll see the Treasury, an imposing ancient tomb, then it's upwards to the High Place of Sacrifice for fantastic views over the rose-red city.  Heading down the mountain on another route we stop for tea at the Garden Tomb then hike through Wadi Farasa to our picnic lunch stop.  Hidden high in the hills is another legendary monument, the Monastery.  To get there we head up 850 stone steps which is an effort but trust us - it's worth it. After our climbing adventures it is time to wind our way back along the city streets passing the Royal Tombs and the 2000-year-old Nabataean Theatre, carved out of the mountain-side and finally we return to the Siq.  Your time in Petra is sure to be a day you will never forget. Hotel: Movenpick Nabatean castle

Today its on to Wadi Rum, characterised by deep red sands and mars-like landscape this desert will captivate you.  After checking into your geodesic dome pod in Wadi Rum (yes, it’s as exciting as it sounds), take a jeep safari into the vastness. You’ll arrive at the right spot just in time for sunset, then return to camp for dinner under a canopy of stars. Heavenly.Wadi Rum UFO camp

Take an early morning camel ride across the desert and commit the last of the captivating views to memory (and your camera phone) before the hour-long drive to the Red Sea coast. The rest of the day is spent in Aqaba, a small town on the red sea coast where you can stretch out on the beach and try snorkelling over a coral reef.Tonight, the nightlife of Aqaba beckons...HOTEL: Daytree by Hilton

After breakfast, its on to the 15th-century village of Dana for a hike in the Biosphere Reserve. Join local villagers for lunch before continuing to the Dead Sea the lowest place on earth (431m below sea level, to be exact). Take time to enjoy the facilities of our resort but don’t miss the experience of floating in the Dead Sea. The high salt content of the water makes swimming impossible. But it’s perfect for bobbing about it and letting your skin take advantage of the mineral-rich mud. HOTEL: Hilton Dead Sea Resort

This morning you’ll hike the Wadi Mujib Siq Trail, running parallel to the Dead Sea. You’ll wade and scramble through a gorge to reach a dramatic waterfall. If you’re lucky, you might spot some Nubian Ibex. The final afternoon is yours to unwind, maybe treating yourself to a spa treatment or another soak in the Dead Sea before your thoughts turn to the journey home.HOTEL: Hilton Dead Sea resort

After breakfast, a transfer will return you (reluctantly, most likely) to the airport.