JORDAN
Petra
Dead Sea
Petra
JORDAN’S HIGHLIGHTS
Those looking to discover something of Jordan’s more secluded highlights might like to consider a day walk from Dana Reserve to Wadi Feinan, or perhaps a simple Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, whilst a relaxing Dead Sea spa provides the ideal antidote to the desert sun.
PETRA - 200 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Petra, the rose red city of legend, is without doubt one of the most breathtaking archaeological settings anywhere in the Middle East. Carved from rock by the ancient Nabateans, the city was ‘lost’ to the world for nearly 500 years, before its rediscovery in 1812 by Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, who tricked his guides into revealing the entrance to the city. Petra didn’t give up its secrets so easily though. Burckhardt died just five years later and it wasn’t until his journals were published in 1822 that the world finally discovered the whereabouts of the ‘Lost City’ of Petra.
PETRA BY CANDLELIGHT Bathed in the glow of 1,800 hand lit lanterns, Petra by night is a memorable experience not to be missed. Accompanied by the haunting songs of the Bedouin, the immense sandstone walls of the Siq and the famous Treasury come alive to the dancing luminescence of golden candlelight.
DEAD SEA 400 metres below sea level, the saline waters of the Dead Sea lie at the lowest point on earth, offering visitors one of the most unique destinations in the world to visit. These buoyant waters contain a salt content in excess of 30%, not only is this great inland sea devoid of life, but its almost impossible not to float.
DEAD SEA SPA TREATMENTS The therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea provide the perfect setting to rejuvenate the mind and body. With an exceptional choice of treatments and some of the most advanced spa facilities in the region, this unique area can offer the ultimate in indulgence and pampering.
32 WADI RUM
Heartland of the Bedouin, known as the ‘Valley of the Moon’, Wadi Rum is one of Jordan’s most stunning natural settings with seemingly endless seas of sand. Little changed for centuries, these magnificent desert vistas are best seen early morning or late afternoon and can easily be visited from Petra or Aqaba.
PETRA KITCHEN By the time your journey reaches Petra you’ll no doubt be infatuated with the local cuisine. Why not take the chance to cook and eat your own dinner at the innovative ‘Petra Kitchen’? Learn the secrets of the Levant’s sumptuous cuisine whilst preparing your meal alongside the local women, a great way to enjoy great food.
DISCOVER PETRA – 2-DAY PASS Petra is such a wonderful and magical place that many passengers choose to return for further explorations. On our Treasures of Jordan tour you can do this at no additional cost as we have purchased a special entrance ticket, which is valid for 2 full days affording you the time and luxury of exploring more of this exquisite ‘lost city’ at your own pace. This is a point worth remembering when comparing like for like tours.
LITTLE PETRA
Located just a short drive from Petra lies Al Beidha, better known as ‘Little Petra’. Hidden in the mountains and accessed by way of a narrow Siq, this smaller version of its more famous neighbour is home to a number of sandstone tombs, monuments and frescoes that date back to the 1st century AD.
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