Petra
Petra is the most popular site to visit in Jordan is a well known ancient Nabataean city in the south of Jordan. Petra was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. Petra was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom from around the 6th century BC until its subjugation to the Romans in the 2nd Century AD. Its success was largely down to the Nabataeans trading success, acting as a the main crossroad between East and West and the success of their exquisite pottery. After Saladin’s conquest of the Middle East in 1189, Petra was abandoned and the memory of it was lost to the West. The ruins remained hidden to most of the world until the Swiss explorer, Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, disguised as an Arab scholar, infiltrated the Bedouin-occupied city in 1812. The first real excavations of the site were in 1929 after the forming of Trans-Jordan.Suggested itineraries
Ancient & Modern - Jordan
This privately-chauffeured tour brings together all of Jordan’s remarkable highlights, from Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. It uses the finest hotels and offers a chance to explore Jordan in depth at a leisurely pace.
This privately-chauffeured tour brings together all of Jordan’s remarkable highlights, from Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. It uses the finest hotels and offers a chance to explore Jordan in depth at a leisurely pace.
Gladiators, Sand Dunes and Petra - A Family Adventure in Jordan
This short and action packed family adventure to Jordan is the perfect opportunity to mix soft adventure in the country that stimulates the imagination and offers so much more than a week in a beach hotel.
This short and action packed family adventure to Jordan is the perfect opportunity to mix soft adventure in the country that stimulates the imagination and offers so much more than a week in a beach hotel.
Jordanian Adventure
One of the most magical experiences in Jordan is to get off the beaten track and into the more remote areas where you can meet Bedouins and walk through some stunning settings.
One of the most magical experiences in Jordan is to get off the beaten track and into the more remote areas where you can meet Bedouins and walk through some stunning settings.
Properties
Bait Ali Camp, Wadi Rum (Classic Camp)
Bait Ali Camp is located in the desert near Wadi Rum. It is a simple camp, yet offers a good food and excellent service.
Bait Ali Camp is located in the desert near Wadi Rum. It is a simple camp, yet offers a good food and excellent service.
Movenpick Resort Petra (Classic Hotel)
The Movenpick is located directly at the entrance to the Petra site and offers a wonderful atmosphere with excellent service.
The Movenpick is located directly at the entrance to the Petra site and offers a wonderful atmosphere with excellent service.