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Hejaz Railway at Wadi Rum © Andreas Wolochow - shutterstock

Jordan: Steam, Petra & the Dead Sea

Monday 9 October to Tuesday 17 October 2023

Often referred to as the ‘Switzerland of the Middle East’, Jordan welcomes travellers from around the world to explore its long history and ancient
cities and landmarks. Enjoy steam journeys on the Hejaz Railway and see the wonders of Petra, Jerash and Madaba.

Day 1 - Fly to Amman the finest Byzantine-era mosaics in the World. The Al Jizzah. From here, we continue by bus to Kerak
Fly direct from London Heathrow to Queen Alia whole archaeological area, known as Um er-Rasas, Castle. This ancient Crusader stronghold (which
Airport. There will be assistance with customs and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A short 9km became a Mamluk fortress), dates back to the 12th
immigration procedures (including Visas) followed by journey takes us to Mount Nebo, home to the Moses Century and dominates the skyline of the city below.
a transfer to our hotel for a 2-night stay. Memorial Church which boasts sweeping views of We continue to Petra for a 2-night stay.
the Dead Sea, Israel and the Palestinian territories
Day 2 - Jerash, Madaba & Mount Nebo beyond. Day 4 - The “Rose City”
We drive through pine forests and olive groves to Full day trip to the famous Ancient City of Petra,
the Greco-Roman city of Jerash. Enjoy a guided tour Day 3 - Steam Charter South one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a
of the colonnaded street, the hippodrome which Only two sections of the Hejaz Railway (originally UNESCO World Heritage Site. We journey through
hosted chariot races in front of 15,000 spectators, planned to link Constantinople with Mecca) are still the 1.2km Siq (or canyon) either on foot or on
the Temple of Zeus (built around 162 AD) and the operable, and both are found in Jordan. Begin the day horseback (optional) which snakes its way towards
vast Roman Forum. In the afternoon, continue to the with a workshop tour before we charter our first the hidden city. Dating back to around 300 BC, the
market town of Madaba which is home to some of steam train on the mainline south from Amman to site contains tombs and temples carved into the

Amman, Jordan
Jerash

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