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Jordan - Journey to Petra
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TRIP DOSSIER J O R DA N : 9 DAY S ACJO JOURNEY DISCOVER PETRA · EXPLORE TO PETRA · DEAD Near Amman, WADI RUM SEA REL A XATION Romans and Crusaders savour the magical atmosphere of Roman Jerash, with its Forum, colonnaded street and theatres, all surviving an incredible 2300 years. Heading south via Mt. Nebo, from where Moses looked out over the Promised Land, and the spectacular Wadi Mujib, you'll pause to see the imposing castle of Kerak ­ a key staging post for the Crusaders. Dana Reserve and Petra Dana Nature Reserve is Jordan's best-kept secret ­ a system of wadis and mountains extending from high plateau to desert lowland. After a morning spent exploring on foot you continue to ancient Petra, one of the Middle East's most impressive sights. Enjoy a full guided day at the site then, next morning, you're free to re-visit the site or explore the wonderful canyons of `Little Petra'. Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea Breathtaking Wadi Rum opens up before you as you head out in 4WD vehicles into the red desert sands. For a taste of the Bedouin's unique lifestyle you'll camp on the valley floor, watching the towering rocks turn from yellow to orange and then purple - an experience hard to beat. Finally you arrive at the Dead Sea, and can enjoy the unique experience of floating in its salt laden waters. EXPLORING WADI RUM Also see the Jordan trips in our Worldwide and Family brochures SYRIA MEDITERRANEAN SEA IT Days I N E R A RY Group size maximum 12 people 7 Explore Wadi Rum by 4WD and camp overnight 8 Drive to the Dead Sea; free afternoon 9 Drive to Amman; fly to London Jerash Dead Sea Float in salt laden waters ISRAEL JORDAN 1 Fly to Amman 2 Visit Jerash & Aljoun; free in Amman 3 Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Kerak and Dana Nature Reserve 4 Morning walk in Dana; drive to Petra 5 Full day visit to Petra 6 Free to explore Little Petra and surrounding canyons or re-visit Petra Amman Madaba Mt. Nebo Kerak Crusader Castle Petra Lost city Dana Nature Reserve EGYPT UK AMMAN Wadi Rum Camp in desert 24 w w w. a d v e n t u r e c o m p a n y. c o . uk o r Sp e ak t o a Trav e l E xp e rt : 0845 450 5313