"The crew were tops! Very knowledgable and helpful in everything and being so down to earth! the layout of the truck alone puts all other overland trucks to shame. I had comments from people on the other tours and they all said they were very jealous of our truck. i have enjoyed my time immensely... would do it all over again!"
Ms. Adele Samuel (Istanbul to Cairo - overland expedition) |
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PETRA, JORDAN
Described as ‘one of the most precious cultural properties of mans cultural heritage’ by UNESCO and designated as a world heritage site in 1985, Petra truly is an amazing site to see.
 Petra is known for being the capital city of the Nabatean people. The Nabatean people were first mentioned in 647 BC, when the Babylonians depopulated much of Palestine. Many Edomites came down from Petra to claim the empty land to the west. In turn, the Nabateans migrated out of the arid Arabian Desert to the lusher and more temperate mountains of Edom, and, specifically to the hills above Petra. It wasn’t long before the Nabateans saw the potential in developing the valley floor. They soon gave up on their traditional occupation of raiding the plentiful caravans that passed and began charging the merchants for safe passage and a place to do business. Petra’s prosperity grew and grew, and at its peak it is said to have had a population of around 30,000. Petra passed from the Nabatean people to the Romans and then the Crusaders and around 1276 was deserted. Other than by the local Bedouin people, it is believed that Petra wasn’t seen for over 500 years. In 1812 a Swiss scholar, Jean Louis Burckhardt managed to enter the area in Arab disguise to make secret notes and sketches. It was then that the fable of Petra was brought to the attention of the world again. Since then tourists have flocked in their thousands to marvel at the red city.
 Although much has been written about Petra, nothing really prepares you for this amazing place. It has to be seen to be believed. Petra is a vast unique city, carved into the sheer cliffs.
Entrance to the city is through the Siq, a narrow gorge, over 1 kilometre in length, which is flanked on either side by soaring, 80 metres high cliffs. Just walking through the Siq is an experience in itself. The colours and formations of the rocks are dazzling. As you reach the end of the Siq you will catch your first glimpse of Al-Khazneh (The Treasury). The Treasury is just the first of the many wonders that make up Petra. There is also a massive Nabataean-built, Roman-style theatre, which could seat 3,000 people. There are obelisks, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets, and high above, overlooking the valley, is the impressive Ad-Deir Monastery, a climb of 800 rock cut steps takes you there. From here you will have excellent views of the Jordan valley.
 We feel that no trip into Jordan would be complete without a visit to Petra, for this reason, Petra is included on all of our tours into Jordan. When visiting Petra we recommend good walking shoes as you may be walking up to 6 miles, a sunhat, high SPF sunscreen and water are essential. On all of our tours you will be escorted by an expert guide. Horses are available from the local Bedouin people to the entrance of the siq, although the horses are not so well looked after. Our tours include a 1 day entry into Petra which can be upgraded to 2 days locally for around UK£7, tickets for Petra by candlelight should also be purchased locally for around UK£12, and this is when the whole of the Siq is lined with candles creating an extremely esoteric experience.
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| Egypt & Jordan Experience 2011 |
Egypt |
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From UK£1,710 |
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| Egypt & Jordan Experience |
Egypt & Jordan |
16 days |
From UK£1,480 |
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Cairo, Aswan (Nile Cruise) Luxor, Mt. Sinai, Jordan. This tour covers all the main sites in Egypt and Jordan. Following visits to the Pyramids, Sphinx and a city tour in Cairo, we enjoy a luxury cruise along the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. We then head via Cairo and the Red Sea to Jordan for a jeep safari & Bedouin meal in Wadi Rum. From here we travel up the scenic King's Highway stopping to explore Petra, Kerak and Madaba, before finishing in Amman with a day trip to the Dead Sea and the Roman ruins at Jerash. |
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| Pyramids & Petra |
Jordan & Egypt |
9 days |
From UK£1,030 |
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Cairo, Red Sea, Jordan. A Superior level version of our Egypt & Jordan Explorer, this tour features the Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum in Cairo, as well as some time by the Red Sea when you can do some snorkelling and visit Mt. Sinai & St. Katherine's monastery, before we head into Jordan. In Jordan we include a jeep safari in Wadi Rum before the King's Highway takes us to Petra, Kerak and Madaba, en-route to Amman from where we visit the Dead Sea and the Roman ruins at Jerash. |
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| Egypt & Jordan Explorer |
Jordan & Egypt |
9 days |
From UK£800 |
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Cairo, Red Sea, Jordan. A Standard level version of our Pyramids & Petra tour, this trip starts by visiting the Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum in Cairo, before heading to the Red Sea at Dahab for some snorkelling and a chance to climb Mt. Sinai. Crossing into Jordan we enjoy a jeep safari in Wadi Rum before driving up the scenic King's Highway to explore Petra, Kerak and Madaba, before finishing in Amman with a day trip to the Dead Sea and the Roman ruins at Jerash. |
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| Egypt & Jordan Highlights |
Egypt & Jordan |
12 days |
From UK£860 |
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Cairo, Luxor, Red Sea, Jordan. Starting in Egypt, we see the Pyramids & Sphinx in Cairo, the Pharaonic temples & tombs in Luxor, and the beaches, coral reefs and fish of the Red Sea. In Jordan, there's a jeep safari in the stunning scenery of Wadi Rum, before we explore the world famous ancient city of Petra. A final drive takes us to the crusader castle of Kerak and a swim in the Dead Sea before the tour ends in Amman. |
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| Jordan Uncovered |
Jordan |
9 Days |
From UK£790 |
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Amman, Red Sea, Wadi Rum, Petra, Dead Sea, Jerash. Starting & finishing in Amman, this tour gives you a taste of all the main historic sites and beautiful scenery that Jordan has to offer. We drive both the Desert and King's Highways, and visit Desert Castles, desert nature reserves, enjoy a jeep safari in Wadi Rum, explore the ancient city of Petra, swim in the Dead Sea, and visit several other sites including the Roman ruins at Jerash. We run departures on the tour using both 3 and 5-star hotels. |
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| Deserts, Tombs & Jordan |
Egypt |
16 days |
From UK£1,090 |
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Cairo, Western Deserts, Luxor, Dahab, Jordan. Egypt & Jordan are covered in full on this tour, as we explore the main
Pharaonic sites in Cairo and Luxor, take a desert safari through the
Egyptian Western Deserts, and travel north through Jordan visiting Wadi
Rum, Petra, the Dead Sea, and Jerash. |
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| Grand Egypt & Jordan Adventure |
Egypt & Jordan |
16 days |
From UK£940 |
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Cairo, Aswan (felucca or luxury cruise) Luxor, Dahab, Jordan. Following a tour to the Pyramids & Sphinx in Cairo, this tour visits the main highlights of the Nile Valley between Aswan and Luxor, featuring a peaceful felucca or luxury cruise along the Nile. After a stop by the Red Sea, we enter Jordan to see the stunning desert scenery of Wadi Rum, explore the ancient city of Petra, swim in the Dead Sea, and visit several other sites including the Roman ruins at Jerash. The tour starts in Cairo and finishes in Amman |
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