Crusaders and Camels
9 Days
You can...
- See the amazing rock-cut city of Petra
- Explore the dramatic desert in Wadi Rum
- See Crusader castles and Roman cities
An adventure full of action, set in a relaxed environment with wonderful food and hospitable hosts. You will float in the Dead Sea and explore the incredible temples of Petra.
The highlight of our journey is the desert landscape of Wadi Rum - where the movie 'Lawrence of Arabia' was filmed. After two days of exploring the desert (by camel and jeep) and stargazing from our atmospheric camp, we'll head down to the Red Sea for some swimming and snorkelling.
- Day 1. Fly to Amman
- Day 2/3. Dead Sea
- relax, visit Dead Sea.
- Day 4. Kerak & Petra
- Visit Kerak Crusader Castle; drive to Petra.
- Day 5. Petra
- Full day visit to Petra; walks.
- Day 6/7. Wadi Rum
- Two days at Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum; camel trek and 4WD adventure.
- Day 8. Aqaba
- Drive to Aqaba; optional glass-bottom boat trip on Red Sea.
- Day 9. Fly to London
- Fly via Amman to London.
- Is it right for your family?
- Jordan is an easy country to travel in, with good roads, comfortable hotels and friendly people. Travelling distances are relatively short (3/4 hours max). Although our stay in the desert at Wadi Rum is in a remote area, our camp is superb, with good facilities, allowing us to enjoy this dramatic region in comfort.
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- Accommodation and meals: Hotels (6nts), bedouin-style desert camp (2nts). 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 evening meals included.
- Flight details : Scheduled flights from Heathrow with Royal Jordanian Airlines.
- Departures 2008: 09, 16 Feb; 22 Mar; 05, 12 Apr; 24 May; 12, 19 Jul; 18, 25 Oct; 20, 27 Dec.
- Departures 2009: 14, 21 Feb; 28 Mar; 04, 11 Apr; 23 May.
- Prices: Land only from £599. Including flights from London from £999 adult, £959 child.
- Age Guideline: 5+ Years
- Trip Code: FJJD