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Near Amman you’ll savour the magical atmosphere of Roman Jerash, before heading to the lowest point on Earth to float in the saline waters of the Dead Sea. Pausing at Kerak – a key staging post for the Crusaders – you head into Dana Nature Reserve.
The mountains and desert of Jordan radiate a wild and desolate beauty all of their own. It is these sun-baked wadis and giant granite crags that Lawrence describes in his 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom' - the rock-hewn city of Petra, the sandy defile of Wadi Rum and ancient Jerash. We also have time to enjoy the Red Sea.
A 9 day privately escorted tour of Jordan from Amman to the Wadi Rum. Visit some of the finest sites of the ancient world amid the most dramatic natural scenery, including the luscious green Jordan Valley, the ancient Roman sites of Pella, Um Qais, Jerash and Ajloun fort.
Using two and three star hotels and a variety of transport from trains, coaches, mini-buses to feluccas, this adventure tour will show you the main attractions of Egypt & Jordan as well as places off the beaten track.
From the Pyramids of Giza to the majestic rock hewn Rose Red City of Petra, to the Dead Sea and serene desert camping at Wadi Rum, you will experience the highlights of travel to the Middle East in our popular & action-packed 21 day overland adventure.
Jordan is a country rich in archaeological treasures, with fantastic scenery and hospitable people. Some of its sights such as Petra and Wadi Rum have become deservedly world-famous, while other areas are less well known but no less intriguing.
Petra, the major draw of Jordan, is a well-documented marvel which never disappoints. No matter how many images you’ve seen of the city in films and photographs, nothing compares to the first glimpse of the Treasury Tomb as you exit the Siq canyon. However, Jordan has much more to offer, and this tour aims to showcase most of it.
This exciting journey takes us all the way from Syria to Egypt, through some of the Middle East's most spectacular scenery and impressive sights, including Petra, a trek with Bedouins, snorkelling in the Red Sea and the Pyramids.
From the hidden city of Petra, carved out of red rock two thousand years ago, to the Pyramids of Giza, created three thousand years before that, this is a trip that will give you an amazing introduction to the sights of the Middle East
This trip is perfect for those who are short on time, but want to see the magnificent site of Petra, as it can be done over a long weekend with just two days out of the office. Petra is on everyone's "must-see" list, and quite rightly so as it is one of the most impressive monuments anywhere in the world.
A tour focusing on the ancient culture and history of Jordan. Visit Petra, The Dead Sea and Mount Nebo and other famous historical and biblical sites, spend time with the local Bedouin watching the sun set in the infamous desert landscape of Wadi Rum.
type of trip:
Small group travel
price:
From £665 - £1330 (8 days) ex flights
offers:
We offer FREE comprehensive travel insurance for all people travelling (UK residents only).
Jordan is an ideal destination for a one-week break. It includes the spectacular 'Rose-red city' of Petra and one of the best preserved Roman cities in the Middle East, Jerash. It is also home to some fabulous scenery in the desert at Wadi Rum, where we take a 4WD excursion into the more remote regions and camp out like the Bedouin.
type of trip:
Small group travel
price:
From £999 - £1329 (9 days) inc UK flights
late availability:
We've still have places available on the 5th December departure!
This trip covers the main points of interest in both Syria and Jordan. There's an abundance of amazing sights: Damascus, the oldest inhabited city in the world, ancient Aleppo, the impregnable Crusader castle at Krak des Chevaliers, the immense ruins of Palmyra and Jerash, and possibly the highlight, the city of Petra.
Cairo is a city that pulsates with a daytime population of over 20 million people. We explore the ancient pyramids and Sphinx before heading south into the Nile Valley, where we visit the awesome temples at Abu Simbel before boarding our riverboat for a relaxing cruise to Luxor - a great way to observe everyday life.
To explore the ancient lands of Jordan and Israel is to come face-to-face with the various epochs of history that have made us who we are. The Jordanian capital, Amman, was previously known as Philadelphia and its Roman theatre reminds us of the glories of that great empire. Mysterious Petra appears out of nowhere - a remarkable rose-coloured city hewn from the sandstone cliffs by the Nabataean people and now regarded as one of the 'New Seven Wonders of the World'.
Travel through time on this magical carpet ride through the Middle East! We enjoy an in-depth discovery of ancient Egypt, covering all the major sites and then relax on a three day riverboat cruise along the Nile. Medieval Cairo and Mount Sinai are also explored before we cross the border into Jordan.
Petra and the Great Pyramids of Giza are two of the most famous sights in the world; one, a remarkable city, hidden in the mountains, accessible down a narrow canyon, and beautifully carved from the rock; the other, the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World.
Throughout history Egypt's vast array of breathtaking monuments has proved an irresistible draw to travellers. Jordan's treasures are equally impressive. Combined with warm and friendly people, Egypt and Jordan are countries you can't afford to miss.
From the land of the Pharaohs to modern Istanbul, via Jordan and Syria, discover awesome deserts, colourful bazaars, crusader forts, fascinating cultures, beautiful beaches and the incredible Dead Sea on this quintessential Middle Eastern adventure.
A great trip exploring hidden and famous gems of the Middle East - watch a desert sunrise at Mt Sinai, disappear into the huge expanse of Wadi Rum and explore the ancient rock-cut city of Petra.
