Name: Journey through Arabia - Saudi to Jordan
Brand: Explore!
SKU: KSJD
Price: 4350 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 4.6 (9226 reviews)

Overview

Highlights

Discover Lawrence's Arabia, from the Red Sea to the desert
Contrast the magnificent Nabatean cities of Hegra, Saudi Arabia and Petra, Jordan
Swim in the Red Sea and sleep like a Bedouin at Wadi Rum

What's this trip about?

Journey through Lawrence's Arabia, from the Red Sea hub of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, through deserts and ancient cities into Jordan. Swim or snorkel among the coral reefs of the Red Sea, explore Petra in depth, and sleep like a Bedouin in Wadi Rum. Ancient cities - Discover the magnificent ancient Nabatean cities of Hegra and Petra Red Sea - Explore the scented souks of Jeddah's UNESCO-listed old town, and take a boat trip to a tiny island off Yanbu Desert adventures - Sleep overnight in the desert at Wadi Rum, and drive through the towering cliffs of the Shuwaq Canyon

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Flights and transportN/A

Start CityJeddah

End CityAmman

Travel Themes

Activities

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Itinerary

Day 1 Trip begins in Jeddah

Arrive in Jeddah, the largest commercial city in Saudi Arabia. A major port, a historical Red Sea trading point, and an important gateway for the thousands of yearly pilgrims heading to Mecca or Medina, Jeddah has a bustling atmosphere of opportunity and growth. T...

Meals Provided :

None

Day 2 Walking tour of the UNESCO-listed old town; traditional evening meal

We'll explore Jeddah today, beginning with a visit to the enormous fish market. Seafood is essential to the economy of Jeddah, and a visit to this thriving fish market puts this into perspective. We'll also explore Jeddah's corniche, which extends many miles along the...

Meals Provided :

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3 Drive to Yanbu on the Red Sea

The morning is free to spend further exploring Jeddah. There are several worthwhile museums here, including the Tayebat Museum and the Museum of Islamic Art - both veritable showcases of Arab history and tradition. At the Tayebat Museum you'll be walked through Jeddah...

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Breakfast

Day 4 Snorkelling trip to a nearby island; drive to Al'Ula and our desert accommodation

We have an early start this morning, meeting the Yanbu coast as we travel before sunrise to a small nearby harbour, home to fishing boats and small yachts each bobbing up and down in the calm Red Sea water. Here we'll pick up our boat for our morning snorkel trip to o...

Meals Provided :

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5 Visit the Nabatean city of Hegra (Mada'in Saleh) and the Lion Tombs of Dedan

A short drive this morning brings us to the Lion Tombs of Dedan. Pre-dating the Nabatean Empire, the kings of Dedan, and later named Lihyan, ruled from the 6th to the 2nd Century BC. At their capital, Dedan, the remains of ancient tombs have been found hewn into the r...

Meals Provided :

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6 Drive to Al Shuwaq canyon and Wadi Disah; continue to Tabuk

Departing Al'Ula in a 4WD, we move northwards towards Tabuk, the principle town in an region of wide-open spaces and panoramic scenery. En route we'll discover the enormous canyon of Shuwaq, a great chasm that scythes through the province. The sheer scale of the canyo...

Meals Provided :

Breakfast & Lunch

Day 7 Drive to the Al Mudawara border and cross into Jordan; Explore Wadi Rum desert and camp in a Bedouin tent

It's a 1.5 hour drive to the Jordanian border at Al Mudawara, but we'll depart Tabuk early as the border crossing can be chaotic and busy. As we complete the border formalities, we'll say goodbye to our Saudi Arabian team, and meet our Jordanian driver and Tour Leader...

Meals Provided :

Breakfast & Lunch

Day 8 Chance for a camel trek this morning before travelling to the 'rose city' of Petra

The Bedouins learnt to live with the hostile desert environment 3000 years ago, choosing the partnership with the camel for their survival. They understood the importance of keeping on the move and interpreting the elements, in order to find food and water. This morni...

Meals Provided :

Breakfast

Day 9 A full day to discover the magnificent archaeological site of Petra

Over the next two days we get the opportunity to discover Petra and to soak up this mysterious city. Our entrance fee for both days is included, giving us the chance to truly do justice to this jewel with an in-depth visit. Defined by John Burgon with the illustrious ...

Meals Provided :

Breakfast

Day 10 Full free day to explore Petra with the chance to trek up the Royal Tombs; evening Bedouin cookery demonstration

Today is free for you to discover more of Petra's beautiful and awe-inspiring buildings and scenery. You may choose to climb the steep path to the 'High Place of Sacrifice' for a stunning view over Wadi Araba and the Negev Desert, or trek up to the impressive 'Monaste...

Meals Provided :

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 11 Visit the Dead Sea, the lowest point of Earth before travelling to Amman

This morning we depart Petra and travel for around three hours to the the Dead Sea. Officially the lowest point on the earth's surface, this unique water body has an amazingly high salt content (33%) which means that no animal life survives and it is almost impossible...

Meals Provided :

Breakfast

Day 12 Trip ends in Amman

The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Amman. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Amman at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like to r...

Meals Provided :

Breakfast

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Flights & transport:

Bus, 4WD

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Meals included:

Breakfast : 11
Dinner : 5
Lunch : 2

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