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5 DAYS HOTELS/BEDOUIN CAMP EXPLORING PETRA & WADI RUM DATES AND PRICES in £s per adult 5 days from London Thu-Mon REF:RR
2008 deps Flight Inc Land Only 845 425 25 Sep-29 Sep 845 425 09 Oct-13 Oct 845 425 23 Oct-27 Oct 845 425 06 Nov-10 Nov 915 425 23 Dec-27 Dec 915 425 28 Dec-01 Jan 2009 deps Flight Inc Land Only 849 429 05 Mar-09 Mar 859 429 09 Apr-13 Apr 859 429 30 Apr-04 May 859 429 21 May-25 May 859 449 24 Sep-28 Sep 869 449 01 Oct-05 Oct 869 449 22 Oct-26 Oct 869 449 12 Nov-16 Nov 959 449 24 Dec-28 Dec 959 449 31 Dec-04 Jan Land Only tour: 5 days - start Amman day 1 (Thu), end Amman day 5 (Mon) Single Room Option: £45* see p34 for details. These are guide prices, see p37 for details.
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We initially travel south to Wadi Rum, whose magical landscapes so inspired Lawrence of Arabia. Then its on to Petra the rose-red city half as old as time , which 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 few days at Petra exploring the site on foot.
The Dead Sea & Wadi Rum 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 at Wadi Rum. On arrival we explore the twisting canyons by 4WD. You can really appreciate why for Lawrence of Arabia this landscape was at the same
time so humbling and so inspiring. We camp Bedouin-style among echoing cliffs whose golden colours intensifies at sunset to a deep pink, then purple, before the still desert night settles and the sky fills with stars the perfect way to start our journey.The following day we mount camels to trek through the Siq al Barrah gorge. Petra There are only a handful of places that can genuinely be described as breathtaking, and 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.
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Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Amman. 2 Drive via Dead Sea along Kings Highway to Wadi Rum; explore by 4WD; Bedouinstyle camp. 3 Camel trek through Siq al Barrah. Drive to Petra, guided tour of Petra; optional walk to the Monastery. 4 Free day in Petra to explore. 5 Drive to Amman via Desert Highway; fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 3nts hotel, 1nt Bedouin-style camp. 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner included. See p34-35. 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 16.
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Essential information about our tours see pages 32-42
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