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JORDAN - Petra and the Ancient Lands 2010 
Fully explore the many trails around the ancient city of Petra, away from the crowds.  Experience the rich history of Jordan from before Biblical times to the Romans and Crusaders.  Float in the Dead Sea.  Spend nights under the stars, in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia.  Walk in the spectacular and silent wadis and siqs.               

Dates:  Apr 03 - 12   9 nights      May 15 - 24 - 9 nights     Sep 25 - Oct 4 - 9  nights                 Oct 23 - Nov 01 -   9 nights                                                                                                            

2010 Prices:  1,580.00 GBP  ( High season ) See brochure for all prices.                        Prices are per person for 9 nights based on double occupancy without airfare.                Supplement for a single room  280.00 GBP     

Guided Walks:  Walks vary from a relaxed exploration of the Roman city of Jerash to an optional trail of 8 hours in the untouched canyons leading to the back entrance to Petra.  Most days involve moderate walking in extraordinary scenery with easy and harder options on most days.  
Hotels:  In Amman, Petra and the Dead Sea we stay in 3 and 4-star hotels.  In Dana Nature Reserve and Wadi Rum we stay in a fully equipped and comfortable camps. Included: 9 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms, 3 nights comfortable camping with full facilities.  All meals from dinner on arrival to breakfast on departure except 2 dinners.  A full program of guided walks, led by a local guide and an HF Holidays Leader.  Sightseeing, entrance fees and travel by coach or minibus.
Itinerary:
 Day 1 - 2: Amman  -  2 nights 
Arrive in Amman.  We head north for a guided walking tour of Jerash, one of the biggest preserved Roman cities outside of Rome, enjoy lunch hosted by a local family and explore the ancient heart of the capital.
Day 3: Dana Nature Reserve - 1 night
We journey south to walk in the picturesque gorge of Wadi Ibn Hammad and visit the imposing 12th century crusader castle of Karak.  Continue south to our comfortable camp in the Dana Nature Reserve where a delicious fresh local dinner will be waiting for us.  This is an area of rich history, outstanding natural beauty and a habitat for diverse flora and fauna.

Day 4: Petra -  3 nights
Walk in the Dana Nature Reserve, seeing its peaks and valleys and visit Dana Village overlooking the scenic Wadi Dana which has been inhabited since around 4,000 years BC.  Later we head for Petra.

Days 5 - 6
Spend two full days exploring Petra's extraordinary labyrinth of ancient canyons, rock hewn temples and monuments, all dating before Roman times.  As the light changes through the day, our guide will take us to the remarkable Treasury, the theatre and nearby Little Petra.  There will be the option to take a rewarding hike around the back of the ancient city, where few people tread, arriving at the amazing vista of the monastery.

Day 7: Wadi Rum  - 2 nights
Take the Madra Trail to the Royal Tombs from where there are astounding views of the whole Petra area.  We then head south to Wadi Rum, where we explore the remarkable desert landscapes made famous by Lawrence of Arabia.  We camp under the desert skies and enjoy a delicious Bedouin feast.

Day 8:
Walk over dunes and bright pink sandstone for stunning views across the canyons and desert.  Take an afternoon jeep tour further into the wadi and walk to a viewpoint to watch the beautiful sunset, before heading back to our camp. 

Day 9: Dead Sea Spa   - 1 night
After an optional morning camel trek we travel north and visit Madaba and the mosaic church of St. George.  We continue to the fabled Mount Nebo before arriving at the Dead Sea Spa for a unique floating experience.

Day 10:
Transfer to Amman for our return flight.

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