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JORDAN - Following the Steps of Lawrence of Arabia

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1 - Amman
Meet your expedition team members and guide. Relax at the Four Seasons Hotel in preparation for your journey into the desert.

Day 2 - Azraq Castle / Amra Castle / Kharraneh Fortress
Drive to the Eastern Desert to Azraq Castle, where T. E. Lawrence stayed. Then explore the Amra Castle and Kharraneh Fortress, followed by hiking in the Azraq Wetland Reserve.

Days 3 - 4 - Eastern Desert / 22 Wadi Rum
Your Bedouin driver motors you south through the desert. Enter Wadi Rum via the remote northern area of Batin Alghoul. Transfer to camel caravan as you follow T.E. Lawrence's route to the first desert camp.

Day 5 - Wadi Rum by Camel
Trace Lawrence's route on an all-day camel ride over the red Wadi Rum sands, led by local guides.

Day 6 - Wadi Rum by Jeep
Venture deeper into Wadi Rum, heading by Bedouin vehicle or on camelback south, then north on the back road to Bagher Mountain. Climb the mountain to the point where Lawrence monitored the routes connecting the desert, the Aqaba Sea, Saudi land and Eilat.

Day 7 - The Nabatean City of Petra
Hike the Beidah Mountains to the ancient city of Petra, where the ornate buildings are hewn from solid rock. Later, descend Deir Mountain, overlooking the Araba Valley, to reach the Petra's famous Monastery.

Day 8 - Dana Natural Reserve / The Dead Sea
Experience some of the Middle East's most beautiful wildlife scenery in the reserve near Tafila, then visit a local village where women cook and serve lunch this afternoon.

Day 9 - The Dead Sea
Spend the day at the Dead Sea, 1,500 feet below sea level, and unwind from a week of exploration. Relax at the beach and float on the warm, salt- and mineral-rich water, or indulge at the spa or hike at Mujib Valley.

Day 10 - Amman
Transfer by vehicle to the airport for flights home.

2009 Departure Dates:
April 07, 2009 - April 16, 2009
May 05, 2009 - May 14, 2009
September 15, 2009 - September 24, 2009
October 13, 2009 - October 22, 2009
November 03, 2009 - November 12, 2009

• Price per person will be $7,220 per person.

 

This travel opportunity is provided by Brownell Travel and Abercrombie & Kent.

 

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