ROCS Bespoke Journeys - Sacred Jordan 2026
the visit of the Nabatean city of Petra. Explore the famous Rose City, carved entirely into the rock and recognised as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city’s monumental façades, sculpted from vast, rose-coloured cliffs, create one of the most extraordinary archaeological landscapes in the world. At the end of the day, you will return to the 5* Petra Mövenpick Hotel & Resort for dinner and overnight stay. After breakfast, depart for a full-day visit to Little Petra (Siq al-Barid), a smaller Nabatean site that once complemented the great city of Petra. Explore its narrow sandstone passageways, rock-cut façades, and ancient chambers believed to have welcomed traders and visitors along historic caravan routes. Quieter and more intimate than Petra, Little Petra offers a fascinating insight into Nabatean daily life, set within a peaceful desert landscape of warm, natural hues. At the end of the day, you will return to the Wadi Rum Suncity Camp for dinner and experience experience desert luxury inside futuristic dome tents inspired by the landscape of Mars for an overnight stay. DAY 6 LITTLE PETRA FULL DAY VISIT DAY 7 SUNRISE JEEP TOUR – DEAD SEA Early in the morning, you will enjoy a 2-hour sunrise 4x4
jeep tour in the Wadi Rum Protected Area, the largest desert in Jordan. This vast landscape is famously associated with T.E. Lawrence, who wrote the Seven Pillars of Wisdom here. During the tour, you will visit Burrah Canyon via Alameleh, Khor Um Ishrin, Lawrence’s House, and Siq Lawrence. You will then return to the camp for breakfast, before transferring directly to the Dead Sea resort area, the lowest elevation on Earth and the world’s deepest hypersaline lake. Bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel and Palestine to the west, the Dead Sea lies approximately 430.5 metres below sea level. One of the most remarkable natural and spiritual landscapes in the world, the Dead Sea is renowned for its mineral rich waters and natural salts, formed over thousands of years. According to tradition, the area is believed to be the site of five biblical cities: Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zebouin, and Zoar. Upon arrival, enjoy free time at leisure to swim and experience the unique buoyancy of the salty waters. Dinner and overnight stay at the 5* Dead Sea Kempinski Ishtar. DAY 8 DAY AT LEISURE After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure to relax and
experience the unique wonders of the Dead Sea. Take time to float effortlessly in its mineral rich waters, renowned for their therapeutic properties, or unwind by the shore while taking in the serene desert surroundings. This day offers the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate, enjoy the hotel facilities, and absorb the tranquil atmosphere of one of the world’s most remarkable natural sites. Dinner and overnight stay at the 5* Dead Sea Kempinski Ishtar. DAY 9 FLIGHT BACK TO MALTA After breakfast, check out of your hotel, and begin your transfer to the Amman Airport for your journey back to Malta.
SACRED JORDAN: WHERE CIVILISATION & FAITH CONVERGE 2026
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