Ancient Jordan
Group Tour Dates
3 - 11 November 2012
Why join this tour?
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Explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Um er-Rasas, with its perfectly preserved church floor, the desert castle at Amra and the breathtaking “Rose Red City” of Petra
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Brush back the sands of time to reveal Crusader castles and Greco Roman sites at Jerash and Amman’s Acropolis
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Privileged access to and a unique behind-the-scenes visit of the new Museum at the Dead Sea by its founder and Lot’s Cave Sanctuary
Tour Summary
The Jordan River valley is synonymous with 10,000 years of historical events and the Pharaohs, Alexander the Great, Moses, the Prophet Mohammed and Lawrence of Arabia have all passed along its route. Begin your journey at the UNESCO site of Um er-Rasas with its remains of Roman, Byzantine, and early Muslim civilizations. View the Holy Land from Mount Nebo before a trip to remarkable Roman Jerash in the North. Tour the Jordanian capital, Amman, and head to the River Jordan, the Baptism site of Jesus Christ. Enjoy a day exploring the extraordinary desert castles, including Lawrence of Arabia’s base, before arriving at Petra, Jordan’s most famous site. Explore the breathtaking and unique “Rose Red City” which marks the 200th anniversary of its rediscovery in 2012. Then enjoy the striking desertscape at Wadi Rum, before a visit to Lot’s Cave Sanctuary and an afternoon of relaxation at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. A fabulous chance to travel the length and breadth of this small country and to take in the highlights of its rich history.
This tour is operated by our sister company The Traveller. For more details on our group tours to Jordan or the day-to-day itinerary, please contact The Traveller on 02072692770 or visit The Traveller website.
Tailor made option available – contact us for more details
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