Arrival at Queen Alia airport, Amman. You’ll be met at the airport and stay overnight at an excellent Amman hotel. The trip starts with a visit to Mt. Nebo from where Moses viewed the Promised Land – a panoramic view over the Jordan River Valley, the Dead Sea, Jericho and the hills of Judea. After a trip to Madaba, there’ll be lunch where you’ll be able to try some of the many special dishes you’ll be learning during the course. Then it’s to Petra to settle into your hotel. In the evening meet the chef and the local women at the Petra kitchen for your first cooking lesson followed by dinner. Explore the deserted city of Petra with entry via the Siq and visits to the City Center and ad-Deir. In the early evening it’s on with aprons again to cook a traditional Jordanian meal followed by dinner. Return to Petra via the 'secret road' of al-Madras, then visit the High Place of Scrifice, WadiFarasa and the Great Temple comples. Then return to the Petra kitchen to start the evening’s cooking followed by another spectacular meal. You have a free morning at the resort. In the afternoon join the chef to shop for the evening's ingredients in the Fruit and Veg market and the local shops. Later it's back to the kitchen to get ready for cooking lesson four. Today you you'll visit Shobak, one of the great chain of Crusader fortresses. On your return back to Petra you'll stop at one or two orchards or farms tucked away in the fertile hillsides where many families still strive for self-sufficient food supplies and perhaps pick up some ripe ingredients for the evening's meal. You will then return to the Petra kitchen for your final cooking course! Depart for the Dead Sea - travelling down the scenic Ghor Fifa road to the lowest point on the earth’s surface. You have the afternoon free to enjoy the resorts beach, pool and Spa facilities. Take a weightless soak in its therapeutic waters and come away rejuvenated. Your accommodation is at the fabulous five star Movenpick resort, right on the shore. Transfer to Queen Alia airport in Amman. Or if you wish to stay longer then speak to our consultants about fascinating extensions to your trip. This culinary break is available all year round and runs on a Saturday to Saturday basis.