Thursday 22nd October

• Arrive at your convenience into Amman – the capital city of Jordan, which is well connected to many countries within Africa, Europe and the rest of the world.
• Pre-tour meeting will be held at 7:30pm at the lobby of our hotel to discuss tour itinerary and to meet your fellow travellers and YPT guide.
• You will then have dinner in the hotel, with your YPT guide available to answer any questions you might have about the upcoming adventure.
• Overnight in Amman

Friday 23rd October

Morning

• Breakfast at the hotel
• We’ll then set off to explore Amman and see some of its incredible sights such as the ancient Citadel, Roman Theatre, Al Husseini Mosque, as well as the market shops.
• We’ll transfer to the Royal Automobile Museum, which displays more than 70 classic cars and motorbikes from the personal collection of King Hussein. Vehicles range from pre-1950s glories to modern sports cars, taking in chrome-clad American cruisers to regal Rolls-Royces along the way, with accounts of presidential visits, Hollywood stars, and defunct Middle Eastern monarchies.
• As we stroll through the souk, you can try some serious street food, including a freshly squeezed cane juice, some nuts and dates
• For lunch, we’ll stop at Hashem Restaurant which offers crispy Falafel with Hummus, Ful, Fatet Hummus and tea with fresh mint.

Afternoon

• We’ll then continue to Habibah Sweets, the place in town to try Kanafeh, a popular cheese layered dessert with nuts. Like a local, eat around the patio area.
• The tour will continue in Rainbow Street, a buzzing hub of activity, lined with many of the trendiest restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques in the city.
• In the evening, we’ll head out to try some amazing Jordanian cuisine and wind off the night with drinks and Shisha.
• Overnight in Amman

Saturday 24th October – Amman and Dead Sea

Morning

• Let’s prepare for SOFEX at the Royal Tank Museum, where we will walk along the famous Sherman M-4, the legendary T-34, the Centurion and the Challenger tanks. This is not just a showroom though, and this visit will be a good opportunity to learn more about the wars of the World, the Great Arab Revolt and the Battle of Karamah between the Israel Defense Forces and combined forces of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Jordanian Armed Forces, on 21 March 1968. We’ll also be told about the tactics of wars and battles, tank engines and modifications.
• Before we explore the rest of Jordan, we’ll have some time for a last stroll in Amman, to buy souvenirs or taste delicious street food.

Afternoon

• After lunch, you’ll get to discover one of the most unique spots on earth, the Dead Sea. Experience the strange sensation of floating effortlessly in this incredibly buoyant water, which feels like lying on a giant waterbed!
• The Dead Sea is surrounded by dramatic desert landscapes, with rolling hills and mountains on one side and the sparkling blue water on the other. It’s a truly beautiful sight.
• Our hotel is not just pretty nice, but is a great conduit for drinks at the end of the afternoon hard days sun.
• Overnight at our resort by the Dead Sea

Sunday 25th October – Petra

Morning

• Breakfast at the hotel
• We begin our private transfer to the mind-blowing wonder of the world, Petra, which will take us up to 4+hours, with various stops on the way.
• Lunch stop as we arrive in Petra

• After lunch we will freshen up, leave our bags on the bus and head for one of the major highlights of this, our almost private tour of an almost empty Petra.
• During the tour you’ll pass the Siq, a narrow gorge where you’ll get the first close views of the colourful sandstone, ending at the beautiful Treasury. Walk along the Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs, the Theatre, all the way down to the Nymphaeum and Qaser El- Bent. While we’ll have a local guide, you’ll also have free time to explore on your own at your own pace and take some incredible photographs.
• At the tours conclusion we will get back on the and bus and head to our hotel.
• Our hotel lies in the old town with picturesque views of the Old Town. Here we will have fresh Nansaf cooked at our table for us.
• Overnight in Petra.

Monday 26th October– Wadi Rum

Morning

• We’ll drive for around 1.5 hours to Wadi Rum, one of the most impressive desert landscapes in the world!
• On arrival, we will enjoy an adrenaline-fuelled, wilderness adventure of a 4×4 jeep tour of Wadi Rum desert, following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, climbing sand dunes and rock bridges.

Afternoon

• Led by our English-speaking Bedouin guide, the jeep tour will be around 4 – 5 hours, taking in the sights such as the Nabatean temple, Lawrence Spring, Sand Dunes, Khazali Canyon, Little Bridge, Um Fruth Rock Bridge, Lawrence House, Burdah Rock Bridge/Burdah Arch & more.
• On the way back, an optional one-hour camel ride from Lawrence Spring to Rum Village. Extra cost of 10 JD/15 USD per hour per camel.
• We’ll then drive to the coastal city of Aqaba. From there, on a clear day, you can see four countries: Jordan of course, but also Egypt, Israel and Saudi Arabia.
• Aqaba is a surprisingly lively and liberal city, meaning that there is a great nightlife. We will find some beachside dining and have a great dinner.
• Overnight in Aqaba

Tuesday 27th October– Aqaba

Morning

• A free morning as the real big wigs start off the fair, think King’s, Presidents Generals’s and the whole illuminati. We then get suited and booted and head to day 1 of SOFEX in late morning, early afternoon.
• Your YPT guide will deal with the group registration and issue everybody with their entry permit and schedule for the day.

Afternoon

• On entry we will set up a meeting point, as well as rough lunch time, before those that wish can go explore the event at their own leisure.
• Lunch will be ad-hoc at one of then many fast food and street food stalls set up at the event.
• You’ll have many chances to pick up very cool merchandise and souvenirs being given out by exhibitors.
• In the mid-afternoon you will get the chance to see the incredible Jordanian Royal Falcons Display and then head to see the intense Ground/Air Mobility and Tactical Displays.
• Transfer back to Aqaba
• Free time in the evening for people to rest up and check out the awesome photos from the day.
• In the evening we head out for group dinner and drinks again by the sea.
• Overnight in Aqaba.

Wednesday 28th October – Aqaba

Morning

• Breakfast at hotel and meet our drivers to head to the second day of the show.
• This day will be spent exploring the vast tents and witness the buying and selling of some of the most lethal military equipment, vehicles and aircraft currently on the market as well as a chance for you to handle and try out a simulation of many products.

Afternoon

• Visit the Small Calibre Live Firing at ranges where you can test out some of the equipment for sale.
• All the awesome displays from the previous day will be repeated, so the group is free to spectate again if they wish, or just continue looking at the goods on display.
• Transfer back to Amman here we will have a final group dinner, with optional drinks at the legend that is the Rovers Return.
• Overnight in Amman.

Thursday 29th October – Amman

• Breakfast at hotel
• Tour concludes. Airport drop-offs can be arranged according to your flight details. YPT can also arrange tour extensions in Jordan and the wider Middle East region.

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