Tour Overview
In 1989, Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade made Petra famous. It also, Darius will freely admit, played a role in making him an archaeologist. He has spent the decades since traveling Jordan extensively — for documentaries, for research, and for the sheer pleasure of a country whose history runs deeper than almost anywhere on earth.
This eight-day journey moves through Jordan from Amman to Petra, tracing Roman cities, early Christian monuments, desert castles, and Nabataean rock-cut architecture across one of the ancient world’s most layered landscapes. From the colonnaded streets of Jerash and the mosaics of Mt. Nebo to the Umayyad desert castles of Qasr Amra and the rose-red tombs of Petra, this is Jordan in full — Roman, Christian, Islamic, and Nabataean, all in eight days, with Darius as your guide throughout.
Moments Along the Journey
Travel With Context
Every destination becomes richer when you understand the people who lived there, the events that shaped it, and why it still matters today.
Led by an Archaeologist
Experience Rome alongside someone who has dedicated his career to studying, teaching, and sharing its history.
Thoughtfully Sized Groups
Small groups create space for conversation, flexibility, and meaningful engagement throughout the journey.
Stories Beyond the Guidebook
Discover unexpected connections between archaeology, architecture, food, culture, mythology, and everyday life.
Local Perspective
Benefit from decades of living and working in Rome while exploring both world-famous landmarks and lesser-known places that reveal another side of the city.
From Past Travelers
“Darius made archaeology feel immediate and human. The conversations were just as memorable as the places we visited.”
“Darius has an extraordinary gift for making Rome’s history feel alive. With decades of experience living, working, and studying in the city, he knows its layers like few others. Every story he tells feels like stepping through a portal to Ancient Rome. Exploring the city through his eyes is an unforgettable experience.”
“Darius helped us see connections we never would have noticed on our own. Every place became part of a much larger story.”
“Darius made archaeology feel immediate and human. The conversations were just as memorable as the places we visited.”
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