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ROSE RED CITY
5 DAYS HOTELS/BEDOUIN CAMP EXPLORING PETRA AND WADI RUM Petra, the "rose-red city half as old as time", is for many the most impressive site in the Middle East. More than 2,000 years ago the ancient Nabateans carved from the ochre sandstone a series of magnificent tomb façades on a scale that defies belief even today. We spend an exhilarating day at Petra, exploring the site on foot, before travelling south to Wadi Rum, whose magical landscapes so inspired Lawrence of Arabia. The Dead Sea and Petra First we head south to the Dead Sea, whose mineral-laden waters are said to be a tonic for the skin and somehow support us as we float, rather than swim. Heading south along the ancient and, dramatic Kings Highway we arrive in Petra. There are a handful of places that can genuinely be described as breathtaking, but Petra is definitely one. The dramatic approach on foot through the winding siq (gorge) creates a sense of mounting anticipation before suddenly the glowing pink façade of the Treasury appears before you. This however is only the beginning of the city as our route leads us on to explore the rock-cut theatre and Royal Tombs. In the afternoon we recommend the dramatic walk up to the vast and impressive Monastery for far reaching views of the Wadi Araba. To Wadi Rum Travelling south through the increasingly impressive landscapes of southern Jordan we arrive in Wadi Rum. On arrival we explore the twisting canyons by 4WD then mount camels to trek through the Siq al Barrah gorge, appreciating why for Lawrence of Arabia this landscape was at the same time so humbling and so inspiring. Tonight we camp Bedouin-style among echoing cliffs whose golden colours intensifies at sunset to a deep pink, then Rock-cut tombs, Petra
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Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Amman. 2 Drive via Dead Sea to Petra. 3 Guided visit of Petra; optional walk to the Monastery. 4 Drive to Wadi Rum; explore by 4WD; camel trek through Siq al Barrah; Bedouin-style camp. 5 Drive to Amman; fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 3nts hotel, 1nt Bedouin-style camp. 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner included. See p42. Mode of Travel: Charter bus/On foot/4WD/Camel. Comment: An active weekend packed with highlights float in the Dead Sea, discover Petra on foot, 4WD safari and camel trek through impressive desert scenery before camping Bedouin-style in Wadi Rum. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus local guides, cameleers and driver(s). Group Size: Approx. 12 to 14.
purple, before the still desert night settles and the sky fills with stars the perfect way to end our journey.
DATES AND PRICES 5 DAYS FROM LONDON
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2007 start Thu end Mon Price in £ 27 Sep-01 Oct 815 08 Nov-12 Nov 815 11 Oct-15 Oct 25 Oct-29 Oct 815 *22 Dec-26 Dec 885 815 *29 Dec-02 Jan 885 845 845
2008 start Thu end Mon Price in £ 20 Mar-24 Mar 815 09 Oct-13 Oct 03 Apr-07 Apr 17 Apr-21 Apr 835 23 Oct-27 Oct
835 06 Nov-10 Nov 845
01 May-05 May 815 **23 Dec-27 Dec 915 22 May-26 May 815 +28 Dec-01 Jan 915 25 Sep-29 Sep 845 * start Sat/end Wed ** start Tue/end Sat + start Sun/end Thu Single Room Option: £55*. See p41 for details. Insurance: £29 These are guide prices, see p45 for details.
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