Historical and Cultural Tour through Saudi Arabia and Jordan
Learn about ancient Nabataean and biblical history on this small group cultural and historical adventure holiday through the deserts of Jordan and Saudi Arabia. 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 – 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
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
8 Nights comfortable hotel
2 Nights comfortable lodge
1 Nights simple tented camp
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader(s)
Cameleers
Camp Crew
Local Guide(s)
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast: 11
Lunch: 2
Dinner: 5
Trip Pace
Moderate
DAY 1 Join trip in Jeddah
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 Walking tour of the UNESCO-listed old town; traditional evening meal
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 3 Drive to Yanbu on the Red Sea
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 4 Snorkelling trip to a nearby island; drive to Al'Ula and our desert accommodation
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 5 Visit the Nabatean city of Hegra (Mada'in Saleh) and the Lion Tombs of Dedan
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 6 Drive to Al Shuwaq canyon and Wadi Disah; continue to Tabuk
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY 7 Drive to the Al Mudawara border and cross into Jordan; Wadi Rum desert and camp in a Bedouin tent
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY 8 Chance for a camel trek this morning before travelling to the 'rose city' of Petra
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 9 A full day to discover the magnificent archaeological site of Petra
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 10 Full free day to Petra with the chance to trek up the Royal Tombs; evening Bedouin cookery demonstration
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 11 Visit the Dead Sea, the lowest point of Earth before travelling to Amman
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 12 Trip ends in Amman
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Amman.
