Petra & Wadi Rum by Bike

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Discover the highlights of Jordan by bike

The Kingdom of Jordan is the perfect place to combine a cycling tour with some of the best sites in the Middle East. This bicycle trip takes us through olive groves and hilltop villages in the north, while further south we head along desert roads where the communities are sparse and nomadic and the landscape vast and spectacular. If the cycling alone isn’t enough to entice you, perhaps the Unesco-badged Petra, a night under the stars in the Wadi Rum desert, or a float in the Dead Sea will tempt you to visit this fascinating country.

Highlights

Cycle through spectacular desert scenery
Visit the Unesco-listed site of Petra
Camp under the stars in Wadi Rum

Key Information

Three nights four-star, four nights comfortable hotels, one night private desert camp
Five days cycling with full vehicle support
Group normally five to 18 plus local leader. Minimum age: 16 years old
95 percent quiet paved roads, five percent gravel and sandy roads
Mainly flat with some steep climbs and hot temperatures

Included

All breakfasts, two lunches and one dinner
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout
Arrival and departure transfers
Local bike hire

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Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations

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Day 1: Start Amman
Welcome to Amman, the capital of Jordan, where gleaming skyscrapers mark the city as an economic powerhouse. But it’s certainly not all dinars and dollars here. If you arrive early, head to the ancient Citadel and you’ll discover the pillars of a once-grand temple dedicated to Hercules, while a 6,000-seat Roman amphitheatre is further proof that this capital has cultural clout. Accommodation: Days Inn Hotel Suites Amman (or similar)
Day 2: Visit Jerash; ride/drive through olive groves and villages to Madaba
After an initial briefing, we transfer by bus for approximately 45 minutes to the ancient city of Jerash. Known in Roman times as Gerasa, Jerash is one of the best-preserved examples of a Roman provincial town in the Middle East. It is a vast site with incredible ruins that enable you to almost visualise Roman life there, from the dramatic chariot races to the everyday bartering along the colonnaded streets. After a couple of hours absorbing the atmosphere of this incredible site, we return to the bus for a short transfer to the beginning of our ride, having lunch en route. When we arrive we will be introduced to the cycling team and our bikes. This afternoon we will cycle for approximately 3hr 30min through the foothills of the Jordan Rift Valley. This is the most fertile region in the country and also the most populated. We will wind our way down quiet roads and through small villages taking in the landscapes. The cycling is on good roads and much of the time you will be descending. In places, there may be some loose gravel that you will need to watch out for and there is one fairly long ascent. You will be briefed about the ride before you set off and the support vehicles will always be on hand. At the end of the ride we will leave the bikes for the day and transfer to Madaba, the City of Mosaics. The bus journey will take approximately two hours. There are several nice restaurants in Madabato, plus cafes and shops selling excellent baklava. Accommodation: comfortable hotel
Day 3: Petra via Mount Nebo and the Dead Sea
This morning we will wake up in Madaba, the City of the Mosaics. Madaba is the most important Christian centre in Jordan and best-known for its Byzantine mosaics. The most important of these is the sixth-century mosaic of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, which covers the floor of the Greek Orthodox church of St George. This morning we can marvel at its detail and natural colour. We then have a short transfer out of the town centre to be reunited with our bikes. Today's ride starts with a 4.3mi (7km) mild ascent up Mount Nebo, reputedly the burial site of Moses. We take a pitstop at the top for a spectacular view over the valley below. From here it's a fantastic descent to the shores of the Dead Sea. Parts of this descent are quite steep but support will be at hand and you can take your time. We follow the coast on a smooth, paved surface to Suwaima where we can change and take a float in the waters. After a shower, it's back on the bus for the long drive south (approximately three hours) along the Kings Highway towards Petra. In many places, the route is spectacular and there will be a couple of stops to admire the view on the way. Accommodation: comfortable hotel
Day 4: Explore the fascinating Unesco-listed city of Petra
The so-called Red Rose City was hidden for centuries until the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt rediscovered it in 1812. It was founded by the Nabateans, an Arab tribe that arrived here in the sixth century BCE. Building at Petra began in the third century BCE and continued through the Roman period, financed by taxes levied on the desert caravans. Two features of Petra are unique: firstly, it is a city made defensible by being built down a series of chasms, rather than on a hilltop. Secondly, it is built directly into the rock – beautiful red-and-yellow sandstone carved into the most impressive facades, which glow in the sunlight. During our time in Petra we will have the opportunity to explore the site from all angles. We will walk down the narrow Siq, where a sandstone chasm rises 260ft (80m) either side of us and reveals El Khazneh (the Treasury) as we reach its end. There will also be an opportunity to explore the higher caves and the High Place of Sacrifice for a fantastic panorama of the whole site. At ground level, we pass the houses and tombs of the rich citizens, and the amphitheatre. A long walk beyond the centre is El Deir (the Monastery) with its superb facade topped by a huge urn. The Monastery is set in a more remote location of the site and there is the option to climb around 800 steps to reach it, but it is well worth it. Accommodation: comfortable hotel
Day 5: Cycle to Little Petra
In the morning we cycle to the north of the main city to Little Petra and the Siq Al-Barid. A classical temple stands guard outside the miniature siq, which is believed to have been an important suburb to the city of Petra itself. The narrow file, only some 1,148ft (350m) long, is crammed with triclinia, water channels and cisterns. Of particular note are the remains of painted frescoes on plaster dating from the first century CE, which are to be found in one of the biclinia. Overnight in Petra. Accommodation: comfortable hotel
Day 6: Ride via Wadi Araba to Aqaba on the Red Sea
It's an early start today to avoid the heat for our first real desert experience. After a short transfer to Tayba village, we begin riding mostly on paved surfaces to Ar-Rajif. The road cuts through traditional Bedouin territory and is a seasonal stop for the nomadic shepherds of south Jordan so the chance of a local tea break is high. The road is in a good state of repair, with some sections having been recently resurfaced. However, parts are quite heavily potholed and there is a chance that sand and stones have blown across the road and make for a loose surface, so care should be taken. We head into the desert and follow the road down to Gharandal via Dilagha to Wadi Araba. There are a few ascents and descents and it is our longest and hardest day of riding. However, it is also the most spectacular and rewarding. The road takes you on an amazing journey through the desert and makes for a very satisfying day of riding. This day is all about the cycling allowing us to immerse ourselves in the landscape. After our desert crossing, it's a short drive to Aqaba on the Red Sea. Accommodation: four-star hotel
Day 7: Free morning; drive/ride to Wadi Rum
This morning we have free time to lounge on the beach, swim, or snorkel. The transport and entrance to one of the private beaches is included in your trip. The hire of snorkelling equipment is extra to be paid on the day. In the early afternoon, we will transfer out of town for around 45 minutes and then we will get on the bikes for the last time. This ride will take us into Wadi Rum on a relatively flat desert road. The desert scenery today is quite different to that experienced yesterday and will evoke a sense of more recent history than what we have been experiencing until now. This is where Lawrence of Arabia and Prince Faisal assembled the Arab tribes for the attack on Aqaba in the first world war and also where sections of the film Lawrence of Arabia (1962) were shot. Tonight we will experience Bedouin hospitality with a traditional meal, sweet tea and desert camping in goat-hair tents. We will be able to contemplate our week of adventure as we gaze up at the star-lit sky, warmed by a fire. If you like you can pull your mattress outside and sleep under the stars. Accommodation: private Bedouin camp
Day 8: Jeep safari; drive to Amman
After breakfast we take a 4x4 into the desert for around two hours. Following lunch, surrounded by the vastness of the desert and towering rocky outcrops, we transfer back to Amman, a journey of approximately four hours with a stop en route. Accommodation: four-star hotel
Day 9: End Amman
Breakfast marks our final meal, an excellent chance to reminisce about an adventure packed with excitement. To make your return journey home easier, there’s a free shared transfer back to the airport.

Viktig Informasjon

The trip destination

— Three nights four-star, four nights comfortable hotels, one night private desert camp — Five days cycling with full vehicle support — Group normally five to 18 plus local leader. Minimum age: 16 years old — 95 percent quiet paved roads, five percent gravel and sandy roads — Mainly flat with some steep climbs and hot temperatures

Food

All breakfast, two lunches, and one dinner in Wadi Rum are included. While staying in hotels we usually eat in local restaurants and on some occasions the leader will take those who wish to a restaurant for a meze-style meal. A meze is made of lots of small dishes, eaten as a starter before a larger main course – a great way to taste lots of different regional foods in one sitting. These allow fast service and a good quality of food for the group and usually cost 10-15 Jordanian dinars per person. If you are vegetarian, please note that main meals are limited in choice; however meze is almost always available in restaurants and is a good, filling option. There is also a good choice of seafood available at the Red Sea. Meals are nearly always served with bread or in wraps so we recommend bringing some of your own snacks if your diet is more limited.

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lør, 09 sep 2023 / søn, 17 sep 2023	NOK 19 750	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
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lør, 04 mar 2023 / søn, 12 mar 2023	NOK 19 750 NOK 17 950	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 18 mar 2023 / søn, 26 mar 2023	NOK 19 750	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
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lør, 15 apr 2023 / søn, 23 apr 2023	NOK 19 750	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 20 mai 2023 / søn, 28 mai 2023	NOK 19 750	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 03 jun 2023 / søn, 11 jun 2023	NOK 19 750	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 09 sep 2023 / søn, 17 sep 2023	NOK 19 750	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 16 sep 2023 / søn, 24 sep 2023	NOK 19 750	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 23 sep 2023 / søn, 01 okt 2023	NOK 19 150	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 07 okt 2023 / søn, 15 okt 2023	NOK 19 750	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 14 okt 2023 / søn, 22 okt 2023	NOK 19 750	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
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lør, 04 nov 2023 / søn, 12 nov 2023	NOK 19 150	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
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lør, 25 nov 2023 / søn, 03 des 2023	NOK 19 150	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
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ons, 20 des 2023 / tor, 28 des 2023	NOK 20 350	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 02 mar 2024 / søn, 10 mar 2024	NOK 21 545	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 09 mar 2024 / søn, 17 mar 2024	NOK 21 545	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 16 mar 2024 / søn, 24 mar 2024	NOK 21 545	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
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lør, 04 mai 2024 / søn, 12 mai 2024	NOK 21 545	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
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lør, 07 sep 2024 / søn, 15 sep 2024	NOK 21 545	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 14 sep 2024 / søn, 22 sep 2024	NOK 21 545	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 21 sep 2024 / søn, 29 sep 2024	NOK 21 545	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 05 okt 2024 / søn, 13 okt 2024	NOK 21 545	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 12 okt 2024 / søn, 20 okt 2024	NOK 21 545	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
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lør, 02 nov 2024 / søn, 10 nov 2024	NOK 20 945	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 09 nov 2024 / søn, 17 nov 2024	NOK 20 945	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 23 nov 2024 / søn, 01 des 2024	NOK 20 945	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 07 des 2024 / søn, 15 des 2024	NOK 20 945	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
tor, 19 des 2024 / fre, 27 des 2024	NOK 22 145	På forespørsel	På forespørsel

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Antall dager	9
Pris fra	NOK17,950.00
Destinasjoner	Amman
Turkode	MXW
Aktivitet	Sykkelturer,Tema & kulturreiser,Aktive reiser
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