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nomads. Begin with two days in
Amman
and a third day at the races - chariot races that
is - at the spectacular Roman ruins of
Jerash
.
For a springtime flower show, camp overnight at the oak woodlands of
Ajloun Forest
Reserve
or spend day four wading knee-high among daisies at
Umm Qais
. On day five
descend to the subtropical
Jordan Valley
, pausing at the point where Jesus was sup-
posedly baptised in
Bethany-Beyond-the-Jordan
.
Follow the River Jordan to the
Dead Sea
and treat yourself to a night of luxury in a
Dead Sea resort
and an early morning float on day six at the world's lowest point. Survey
the West Bank from a higher vantage at the
Dead Sea Panoramic Complex
en route for
Mujib Biosphere Reserve
. Splash, swim and struggle through 'Petra with water' on the
unguided Siq Trail. Dry out along the Dead Sea Highway to
Lot's Cave
and swap stories
about the adventure at candlelit
Feynan Ecolodge
.
Begin week two chilling in
Aqaba
for two days, sparing time for a dive or snorkel in
the fabled
Red Sea
. With batteries recharged, tackle a hike in
Wadi Rum
on day 10 and
stay overnight in a Bedouin camp. Spend the next three nights in Wadi Musa, joining
Petra by Night for a magical introduction to the world-wonder of
Petra
. End your second
week travelling back to Amman along the Desert Highway.
If you have a third week to hand, head north from Petra via the ancient
King's High-
way
on day 15, sparing time to pause at the imposing castle of
Shobak
. Break the journey
at
Dana Biosphere Reserve
and relax on day 16, taking village walks or a longer hike
with a guide.
Spend day 17 making the most of the King's Highway to Madaba, pausing at Karak and
Herod's Castle in
Mukawir
en route. Allow two days for some souvenir shopping in
Madaba
, the closest town to the international airport, or at craft shops in nearby
Mt
Nebo
. If energy allows, end your visit with a day trip to
Azraq
and the
Eastern desert
castles
.