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Camel Trekking: 7 Nights – 8 Days


Itinerary  


Day 1: Arrival Amman (B)

Upon arrival at Amman Airport, our representative welcomes you, assists you through immigration and matches with your driver. Then transfer for ca. 30 minutes to your hotel in Amman. The rest of the day is free, overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Amman – Madaba – Mt. Nebo - Dead Sea – Petra (B)

After breakfast drive to Mt. Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the promised land before he died and his alleged burial place. You visit the old monastery and overlook the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and parts of Israel. We proceed to Madaba, where the famous mosaic 6th century map of Palestine in St. George's church can be found. Afterward we drive to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea, where you have leisure time and the chance to float on water. Continue to Petra for overnight.

Day 3: Petra (B)

Today start the visit of the rock city Petra, Jordan's most famous attraction and one of the New Seven Wonders. A local guide will give you a short introduction of this unique place and walks with you via the Siq, a narrow gorge, to the most beautiful monument, the Treasury. From here you explore the area by yourself, taking you to the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs or climbing up the more than 800 stairs to the Monastery El Deir with amazing views to Wadi Araba. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Petra – Camel Trek: Humaima – Kharazah (B, L, D)

In the early morning we drive to Humaima to start our camel trek, an authentic and eco-friendly way to explore the unique and timeless area. The Arabian camels have only a single hump, and are since thousands of years the companions of Bedouins. The guide will give you an introduction of the riding technique and after a short while you will be able to handle your camel by yourself. This first ride takes us via Humaima, an area with Nabatean, Roman and Abbasid remains to the rock bridges of Jabal Kharazah. Dinner & overnight in camp.

Day 5: Camel Trek: Kharazah – Disi (B, L, D)

After breakfast we will make our way to the area called Disi. In comparison to Wadi Rum the area is flatter, you will have amazing views and pass astonishing rock formations. Enjoy the landscape, and the leisurely pace of your camel. Our bivouac will be in Disi.

Day 6: Camel Trek: Diseh – Wadi Rum (B, L, D)

Today we reach on our camels the majestic desert landscape of Wadi Rum, featured by rugged mountains, coloured sand dunes, Nabatean and Thamudic rock inscriptions. The protected area is famous for Lawrence of Arabia who soned here a lots of time during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire and describes the beauty of Wadi Rum in a abook. We ride to Barrah, a spectacular canyon with high cliffs and some rock inscriptions. Dinner & overnight at camp here.

Day 7: Wadi Rum – Amman (B)

Breakfast, leave the silent desert and return ca. 4 hours to the busy capital Amman. The rest of the day is free to do some shopping, visit the historical sites in the downtown area or relax in a café or a hotel.

Day 8: Departure Amman (B)
Breakfast, dependent from departure time transfer to Amman Airport to board your flight.

Legend

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner







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