Fabled Petra, long-lost city of the Nabateans, Jerash, a fabulously preserved Roman city, the great Crusader castle at Kerak—the ancient legacy of Jordan is rivaled only by the stunning beauty of the landscape, exemplified by the stunning desert canyon of Wadi Rum. On this Private Journey, take in the extraordinary wonder of the “rose-red” city of Petra, a desert fortress carved out of craggy rocks in a remote canyon in the 3rd century BC, forgotten by the outside world for 1,000 years, then rediscovered in 1812 by a Swiss explorer. In addition to Petra, Jerash, and Kerak, your journey also includes an overnight at a tented camp in Wadi Rum, haunt of T. E. Lawrence. Throughout the trip, enjoy the leadership of a private English-speaking guide, wonderful accommodations, air-conditioned vehicles, and lots of wonderful interactions with the Jordanians, among the most hospitable people in the world.
Arrive: Amman, Jordan
Depart: Amman, Jordan
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This trip is rated Level 2, Easy to Moderate, according to our trip grading system. It is an overland touring trip with day walks to explore the fascinating temples and wonderful towns of this ancient and modern civilization. It can be enjoyed by anyone in good health who has no mobility restrictions.
"The trip was excellent. Everyone was very smooth and efficient and the guides were top-notch."
Arne F.
Seattle, WA
"Petra was exceptional. The night walk to the Treasury the night that we arrived was magical and a very special introduction to the site!"
Carol H.
Villa Park, CA
"A wonderful itinerary, excellent tour guide, perfect vacation. Our guide was professional, respectful, friendly, knowledgable, thoughtful, and a delight to be around."
Courtney V.
Frederick, MD
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With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip that’s right for you. Our Trip Level system ranks each trip in two ways: a number rating from 1 to 6 according to the activity, and general travel rigors. 1 is the easiest and 6+ the most difficult.