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The whole area is surrounded by hills and mountains ensuring a stunning view. No journey to Jordan would be complete without a visit to Petra now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it has been nominated by the BBC as one of the 40 places to see before you die.

The following gives you a brief taste* of the challenge ahead but for more detailed information please do not hesitate to contact one of the Overseas Team on 020 7424 5533.

Day 1: 

Depart the UK for Amman and transfer through the mountainous desert landscape to our hotel in Petra for the night.

Day 2: 

Today we visit the magical and fascinating Unesco World Heritage Site of Petra, a city carved into the mountains and subsequently lost for hundreds of years. Trekking time approximately 4-6 hours

Day 3: 

Our journey takes us through Little Petra, a Byzantine caravan station, to, the peak of Al Farch before we follow the Wadi Gnai. Trekking time approximately 6-8 hours

Day 4: 

Today we embark on our final day of trekking. The landscape is flatter today crossing local farms and Bedouin sites arriving at the Dead Sea, 1388ft below sea level! Trekking time approximately 3-5 hours

Day 5: 

Day is free until we transfer back to Amman airport for our flight home.