Jordan Photographic Discovery with Robert Harvey

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Small Group Tour
Discover the rugged beauty, delicious food and rich heritage of Jordan. Explore Petra in depth, sleep like a Bedouin in Wadi Rum and float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea; the lowest point on earth. Mount Nebo - Learn about Jordan's biblical heritage as we travel in the footsteps of Moses Petra - Spend two full days discovering the historic and remark...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Petra - Spend two full days discovering the awe-inspiring 'Rose Red City' with special access before the crowds to photograph this incredible site
    • Wadi Rum - Camp overnight to capture the dunes and canyons of the desert that inspired Lawrence of Arabia
    • Jerash - Visit one of the best-preserved Roman provincial towns in the world
    • Photography - A unique chance to capture stunning images with advice and assistance from an expert

What's this trip about?

    Discover the rugged beauty, delicious food and rich heritage of Jordan. Explore Petra in depth, sleep like a Bedouin in Wadi Rum and float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea; the lowest point on earth. Mount Nebo - Learn about Jordan's biblical heritage as we travel in the footsteps of Moses Petra - Spend two full days discovering the historic and remarkable 'Rose Red City' Wadi Rum - Eat a traditional Bedouin barbeque, sit around the camp fire and sleep under a blanket of stars.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range30 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAmman
End CityAmman

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Activities

  • Camel Riding
  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Snorkeling
  • Trekking
  • Wine Tasting

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Itinerary

Day 1 Join trip in Amman

We join our tour in Amman, the capital of Jordan and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Now home to almost half of the country's population, it is a fascinating city of contrasts, where the very ancient and the modern collide.

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Breakfast

Day 2 Capture the Roman city of Jerash in the morning light, photograph the Druze of Azraq and explore the Amman's souks

This morning we drive north of the capital to ancient Jerash. Populated for over 6,500 years, the city's golden age was in Roman times when it was conquered by General Pompey and became one of a confederation of ten allied Middle Eastern cities known as the Decapolis ...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

Day 3 Photograph the old town of As Salt and the Dead Sea before driving to Petra

On the old highway from Amman to Jerusalem lies the ancient town of As Salt and we'll stop here before heading south to the Dead Sea. Believed to have been built during the time of Alexander the Great, As Salt is littered with the remnants of its long history includin...

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Breakfast

Day 4 Photograph the beautiful ‘Rose-Red City’ of Petra

Over the next two days we explore and photograph the mysterious and beautiful city of Petra. We have special permission to enter before the site opens for the day so we can be in position to get our shots before the crowds arrive, and take advantage of the golden morn...

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Breakfast

Day 5 Continue exploring Petra and visit the site in the evening when it is lit by candlelight

This morning you can return to Petra once again before the site opens, or have free time to visit at your own pace. You may choose to climb the steep path to the 'High Place of Sacrifice' for a view over Wadi Araba and the Negev Desert, or trek up to the impressive 'M...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

Day 6 Sunrise over Petra and the Araba Mountains and drive to Wadi Rum

We'll be out early once again this morning to capture the sunrise, choosing Mount Braq for its views over Petra and the Araba Mountains. We'll be in position for dawn and stay around to capture the golden light once the sun has risen. After returning to the hotel for ...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7 Early morning photography in Wadi Rum and jeep safari to explore the desert

In the warm morning light we photograph the desert once more before embarking on a Jeep safari, seeking out interesting sand dunes, ancient graffiti and inscriptions carved by people who inhabited the area in the first millennium BC , wild camels and possibly even Bed...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 Travel to Amman via Shobak and Kerak Castles

We have one more opportunity to go out in to the desert this morning before travelling along the 5,000 year-old King's Highway, just as traders, armies and pilgrims have done before us. We stop off at Shobak Castle which dominates the rugged, remote surroundings befor...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

Day 9 Trips ends in Amman

Our trip ends this morning after breakfast in Amman.

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Breakfast

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Price per day$214
Last Updated: 5/19/2021

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Visa requirements
Jordan: The Jordanian government have announced that from 01 June 2015, all visa fees will be waivered for tourists of British, American, Australian, New Zealand and Canadian nationalities on arrival at an international Jordanian airport. There are however, certain conditions that each tourist of these nationalities must meet in order to gain the free visa. Most of these are already met by Explore trips; however flight information, passport details and arrival date into Jordan all have an effect on qualifying for the free visa. Please see below for the category that is applicable to your flight arrangements: The following information relates to the above nationalities travelling on flights to Jordan arranged by Explore arriving on the first day of the tour: In order to qualify for the free visa, the above nationalities must advise their passport details at least 14 days prior to your departure date to Explore and must be met by a representative who will assist with the visa process, this is already arranged by Explore as part of the transfer arrangements from the airport to the start of the tour. The following information relates to the above nationalities with Land Only arrangements arriving on the first day of the tour: In order to qualify for the free visa, these tourists must advise their passport details at least 14 days prior to your departure date to Explore and must be met by a representative who will assist with the visa process. Land Only customers of the above nationalities arranging their own flights to arrive in Jordan on the first day of the tour must advise their full flight details to Explore at least 7 days prior to your departure date. We will then arrange for the representative to meet you as part of the transfer arrangements from the airport to the start of the tour. The following information relates to the above nationalities arriving in Jordan prior or after the first day of the tour: In order to qualify for the free visa, tourists of the above nationalities must advise their passport details at least 14 days prior to your departure date to Explore and must be met by a representative who will assist with the visa process. To qualify for the free visa, you must contact Explore at least 7 days prior to your departure date to arrange and purchase a private transfer. We will then arrange for the representative to meet you as part of the transfer arrangements. Please Note: For all tourists of the above nationalities that do not advise their passport details and for all above nationalities that arrange their own travel arrangements and do not advise their flight details to Explore within the above specified timelines, the Jordanian visa fee of JD40.00 (approximately £45) will be applicable. This must be paid on arrival at an international Jordanian airport in order for individuals to gain a visa to enter the country. All other nationalities should consult the relevant consulate to determine if they are applicable for the above free visa on arrival or must gain a visa prior to departure.
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Nothing compulsory, but we recommend protection against malaria, typhoid, tetanus infectious hepatitis and polio. Consult your travel clinic for latest advice on different prophylaxis available against malaria. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at Explore Travel Health and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 9
  • Dinner : 2
  • Lunch : 1
Age Requirements
30 years and up
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