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Treasures of Petra

Explore four sites in a four-night short break in Jordan, each very different from the last. Relax in the Red Sea resort of Aqaba, visit the Crusader Castle of Shobak, discover the ancient remains of amazing Petra, and enjoy a Bedouin camp lunch in the Wadi Rum desert

Good things come in small packages, and this tour packs very varied experiences into its short stay in Jordan, providing a glimpse of the facets of this fascinating country; yet, far from feeling like a whistle-stop journey, the tour is unhurried, with built-in leisure time, a sunset cruise, and the chance to simply stand and stare. Staying in 5-star Mövenpick hotels, it begins with a breath of fresh air in Aqaba, which boasts a 16th-century fort, a Roman church, and a Heritage Museum, but its real draw is the Red Sea shore and marine life around the reef. From here we drive to the 12th-century Shobak Castle, remote, rewarding, and despite its battle-scarred state, or perhaps because of it, still imposing and atmospheric; and continue to ‘Little Petra’, the ancient Nabatean site of Siq al-Barid (cold canyon), a descriptive name as its narrow rock-hewn passage allowed no warmth in from the sun. Petra, “a rose-red city, half as old as time”, was a secret seen only by Bedouins for six centuries but is famous now as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World (and as the film set for Indiana Jones); and, forever linked with Lawrence of Arabia, Wadi Rum’s iron-oxide sands make its wind-sculpted wilderness the reddest place in Jordan.

Overview

  • Aqaba  - 2 nights
  • Petra  - 2 nights
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Tour Highlights

  • Cultural & Natural Wonders
  • Jules Verne Sightseeing
  • 2 UNESCO Heritage Sites

Explore four sites in a four-night short break in Jordan, each very different from the last. Relax in the Red Sea resort of Aqaba, visit the Crusader Castle of Shobak, discover the ancient remains of amazing Petra, and enjoy a Bedouin camp lunch in the Wadi Rum desert

Notes:

Petra visit involves several hours of walking.

Optional excursions subject to minimum numbers.

Dates & Prices

per person in a twin/double room 
easyJet from Gatwick

There are currently no departure dates available for this tour. 

Price Includes:

Air travel and taxes, visa procurement+ (British passport holders), transfers, 4 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily and 2 lunches, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.

Not Included:

Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.

Notes:

+ The Jordanian visa is not included if choosing independent arrival and you are arriving on a different flight to the rest of the group.

Supplements per person

Tour Only
  • Arrival transfer
  • £39
  • Departure transfer
  • with group included

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