Lawrence of Arabia's Adventures - A Family Holiday for Teens - 2010/11 Itinerary
9 days - from $1370
• Camp like a true Bedouin tribesman
• Discover Petra's magnificent carved tomb facades
• Swim in the aquamarine waters of the Red Sea
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Roman Ruins & Kerak Castle
We firstly explore the preserved ruins of Jerash which is widely considered to be one of the most impressive Roman sites of the region and part of the 'Roman Decapolis', a confederation of ten prosperous trading cities that arose across the region. Next we travel south along the historic King's Highway to Petra, visiting Mount Nebo and the imposing Kerak Castle en route.
City of Petra & Traditional Cooking Lesson
We spend a number of days at the impressive site of Petra which allows for time to explore the 'Wonder of the World' on foot and on horseback. The beauty of this 'lost city' with its narrow gorges and half hidden rock-cut stairways have scarcely changed in 2000 years and the mountain of multi-coloured striated sandstone carvings and structures are visually stunning. The afternoon allows for the teenagers to be lead to the market to shop and barter with the local traders for food that they will assist in cooking a traditional dinner with for the whole group - a great way to pick up some Arabic phrases and sharpen your bargaining skills!
Desert Camp & The Red Sea
We continue by 4WD into the desert to the landscapes of Wadi Rum - exploring the heart of 'Lawrence of Arabia' country. We sleep in a Bedouin-style encampment beneath a star-filled desert sky and amongst the echoing granite cliffs that surround the area. Trekking on camels through the twisting Siq al Barrah gorge is one of the best ways to fully appreciate the beauty of the desert which can be both humbling and inspiring. The teenagers are then taken into the desert by a local Bedouin tribesman who will teach the ways of survival in this arid landscape which includes tracking animals, identifying which food to eat and how to live in a waterless landscape. We then continue onto the Red Sea, with its crystalline waters and amazing undersea life before returning back to the capital via the lowest point on earth: the Dead Sea. Its here that we enjoy the bizarre sensation of floating on the surface of the water in this unique natural wonder.
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Itinerary:
Day 1 Join Amman. Day 2 Jerash Morning available in Amman for personal sightseeing, shopping and then explore the well preserved ruins of Jerash. Day 3 Kerak Castle We visit Mount Nebo and St George's Church in Madaba before driving on the King's Highway via the imposing Kerak Castle to Petra. Day 4 Petra Full day in Petra with walking guide to explore the 'Red Rose city' carved from a mountain of multi-coloured striated sandstone. Day 5 Be a cook ! Free in Petra to allow further time to discover the Nabatean city and then the teenagers visit the local market and haggle with the locals and buy the ingredients to cook a traditional dinner for the. Day 6 Wadi Rum Travelling by 4WD we discover the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum. We camel trek through Siq al Barrah and camp overnight. The teenagers are then taken into the desert by a local Bedouin tribesman who will teach the ways of survival in this arid landscape. Day 7 Red Sea We travel out of the desert to Aqaba on the Red Sea with free time for swimming and snorkelling. Day 8 Dead Sea We visit and float in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth before continuing onto Amman. Day 9 End Amman.
Accommodations: 7nts hotel, 1nt Bedouin camp; 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinner included.
Transport: Bus/4WD/Camel/Horse.
Comment: Petra will be explored on foot, so bring strong, comfortable footwear and be prepared for some walking. The overnight camp in Wadi Rum is a traditional Bedouin-style camp where we sleep on rugs and sleeping mats in a large goat-hair tent (sleeping bags are provided).
Group: Approx. 16 to 22.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus local guides, cameleers, horsemen and driver(s).
Trip Reference: FDT2010
