Lawrence of Arabia Footsteps: 7 days

After breakfast we will take you to explore Amman's ancient landmarks, starting with the Roman Theater. A magnificent structure from the 2nd century. Next, we head to the Citadel, perched on a hill with panoramic views of the city. Here you'll discover the remains of the Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad Palace. Afterward, you'll visit the Folklore Museum and the Archaeological Museum to delve deeper into Jordan's heritage. Lunch will be at a local restaurant, where you can savor authentic Jordanian cuisine.

After lunch, you'll travel to the eastern desert to see the famous Desert Castles. These impressive structures were built by the Umayyad caliphs in the 7th and 8th centuries as hunting lodges and retreats. You'll visit Qasr Amra: A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its exquisite frescoes. A rare example of early Islamic art. Qasr Al-Kharraneh: An exceptionally well-preserved castle that offers a glimpse into early Islamic architecture. And Qasr Azraq: A fortress built with black basalt stone, once used by Lawrence of Arabia as his headquarters. The tour concludes back in Amman. Where you'll have dinner at Tawaheen Alhawa restaurant, an old, restored caravanserai with a local Jordanian ambiance.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kaya Hotel 4* or similar

We say goodbye to Amman and visit the mosaic city of Madaba. Where the Church of St. George houses the oldest known map of the Holy Land on its floor. The city itself boasts many famous mosaics in both public and private buildings. We continue to Mount Nebo, the presumed burial site of Moses, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Here, the Franciscans built a structure to protect a Byzantine church from the 4th and 6th centuries. Lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch we drive south, following the King’s Highway. An old, scenic, winding road with stunning views. When we get closer to Petra we visit Shobak Castle. It is built on the top of a mountain, in 1115. As the first of a long series of fortresses constructed east of the Jordan by King Baldwin I of Jerusalem to control the road from Egypt to Damascus. It successfully resisted many attacks before falling to Saladin’s troops in 1189. From Shobak it's a short ride to Petra. Dinner and overnight in Petra.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Villa Maria Eco Lodge 3* superior or similar

After your breakfast you begin your full-day tour of Petra, the legendary rose-red city carved by the Nabataeans, at the Visitor Centre. With your guide, you'll walk through the Siq, a dramatic, winding gorge that opens to reveal the magnificent Treasury, Petra's most iconic monument. Continuing with your guide, you will pass along the Street of Facades, see the towering Theater, and explore the elaborate Royal Tombs. Your path then leads to the Colonnaded Street, where you'll discover the grandeur of the Great Temple and the impressive Qasr al Bint. Here your guided tour concludes. Giving you free time to explore more of the site on your own. Your guide will provide directions for the hike up to the Monastery, Petra's largest monument. The day ends with dinner and an overnight stay at the Villa Maria Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Villa Maria Eco Lodge 3* superior or similar

Before heading south to the "Valley of the Moon," we'll visit Little Petra. Enjoy a pleasant walk through its narrow Siq, a significant Nabataean trade hub. We then continue to follow in the footsteps of the legendary T.E. Lawrence. On a journey in the spectacular and dramatic Wadi Rum desert. This vast, red-sand wilderness was a central base for T.E. Lawrence during the Great Arab Revolt, and he described it as "vast, echoing, and god-like." You will follow his trail on a thrilling 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour. During your ride, you will see sites associated with his campaigns. Including the ruins of a building known as Lawrence's House and the vital watering hole of Lawrence's Spring. Lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay await you at a desert camp in Wadi Rum, where you'll experience the Bedouin culture that Lawrence himself came to embrace.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Quiet Village Camp or similar. Upgrade Martian tent in Desert Season Camp.

After your desert adventure in Wadi Rum, we journey north along the scenic Wadi Araba Road towards the lowest point on Earth: the Dead Sea. Located in the Jordan Valley, this unique natural wonder sits approximately 422 meters below sea level and is one of the world's saltiest bodies of water in the world. Here, you'll have the unforgettable experience of effortlessly floating on the buoyant, mineral-rich water. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at the Dead Sea Spa Hotel, followed by a free afternoon to relax and take a swim. The day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay in Amman.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kaya Hotel 4* or similar

Transfer to Amman Airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast