Jordan
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan extends from the southern part of the Syrian Desert to the Gulf of Aqaba. Historically, Jordan has been ruled by a number of ancient eastern civilisations, including the Sumerians, Babylonians and Persians. It was for a time part of Pharaonic Egypt and also bred a native civilisation, the Nabateans who built the fabulous 'Rose-Red City' of Petra. The Romans also left their mark, with fantastic remains including those at Jerash, close to the capital city of Amman in the north-west. More recently, this Arab state has managed to avoid direct involvement in the periodic unrest associated with neighbouring Israel. Highlights of the country include the Dead Sea and the spectacular sandstone jebels (peaks) and desert landscape of Wadi Rum. The latter, once a hiding place for Lawrence of Arabia, now provides plenty of opportunity for excellent trekking and is just as popular with family and school groups.
- Action-packed fun-in-the-sun multi-activity holiday
- Scramble to Wadi Rum`s Burdah Bridge
- Canyoning down to the Dead Sea
- Bike, hike and meet the local people
- Camel ride and desert Bedouin camp
- Bike from the Dead Sea to the Red Sea
- A sensational mountain biking holiday in Jordan
- Spend a night with the Bedouin in Wadi Rum
- Free day to explore the `Rose Red City` of Petra
- Ride down to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth
- A classic road cycling tour from Jerash to Aqaba
- North to south traverse of the Kingdom of Jordan
- Take on the superb Dead Sea to Mount Nebo ascent
- See the ancient cities of Jerash, Karak and Petra
- Relax in the Red Sea resort of Aqaba
- Follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia
- Walk the streets of ancient Petra
- Take a glass bottomed boat trip to see the reef fish at Aqaba
- Swim in the Dead Sea - the lowest point on earth!
- Optional camel ride in the desert
- Visit and explore Petra over 2 days
- See the best of Wadi Rum on a 4WD jeep tour
- Tour the Roman city of Jerash
- Chill out at a 4-star Red Sea, Aqaba beach resort
- Swim in the Dead Sea
- A photographic journey through Jordan from Jerash to Wadi Rum
- Exploring the fabulous `Rose-red City` of Petra
- In the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia
- Camping under the stars with the Bedouin
- Visit the UNESCO site of Wadi Rum, famous for its desert scenery
- Hiking and exploring amongst the mountains of Jordan`s Wadi Rum
- Camping under the stars with the Bedouin
- In the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia
- Trek on secret trails into the fabulous `Rose-red City` of Petra
- Jordan`s legendary hospitality and spectacular desert scenery
- Trekking the new `Inca Trail` of the Middle East
- Walking amongst sculpted sandstone canyons of Jordan
- Explore the wonders of the `Rose-Red City` of Petra
- Mount Nebo and swimming in the the Dead Sea
- Camping Bedouin style under the desert stars
School Adventure - Dead Sea, Wadi Rum & Petra
Jordan, School Expeditions, 8 days - from $1,640 (land only)
- Day-hikes in Wadi Rum, float in the Dead Sea and visit Petra
- Learn about the fascinating history of 2000 year old Petra
- Camp in the desert with the Bedouin people of Wadi Rum
- Climb Jordan`s highest peak, with views across to Saudi Arabia
- See the Red Sea`s colourful reef fish from a glass-bottomed boat
