Petra and Wadi Rum

For centuries the deserts of Arabia have held a special fascination for Western travellers. From the ancient Roman city of Jerash, which has survived an incredible 2,300 years, you descend to well below sea level to reach the Dead Sea. After exploring Kerak - a key staging post for the Crusaders - you make a detour to one of Jordan's great natural treasures, Dana Nature Reserve.

This little-known reserve aims to protect endangered wildlife such as ibex, gazelle and red fox among its incredible system of wadis and mountains. You continue to Petra, the superb 'pink city' of the Nabataeans, which was hewn by hand from solid rock; your two-night stay gives you plenty of time to explore the site. Then, using 4WD vehicles to explore the towering sandstone landscapes of Wadi Rum, you'll camp, Bedouin-style, under vast, star-filled skies. You end your journey at Aqaba, Jordan's only port.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1 - Fly to Amman

Day 2 - Jerash & Amman

Day 3 - Madaba / Dana National Park

Day 4 - Petra via Kerak

Day 5 - Petra

Day 6 - Wadi Rum

Day 7 - Aqaba

Day 8 - Relax At Dead Sea

Day 9 - Fly home