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Cultural adventures in the Middle East

25th March 2010 Print
Jordan

For those people, short of time, who are looking to go on an action packed cultural adventure Weekend a La Carte has developed a break that combines all the highlights of Jordan into just seven days, with a fascinating three day extension into the biblical culture of Bethlehem and Jerusalem.

This break offers adventure exploring the desert, relaxing at the Dead Sea, stunning historical ruins and visiting some of the settings of key Biblical scenes including the sites honoured as Christs’ birth and death.

Visiting Petra with its spectacular treasury and Royal Tombs by candlelight, driving in 4 WD around the Lawrence of Arabia country of Wadi Rum and staying in a private Bedouin tent in the middle of the desert is just the start. With a private guide clients will be shown the extraordinary ruins of Jerash, considered some of the best preserved in the middle east, and finally at the lowest point of the earth they will have the chance to read a newspaper whilst they float in the Dead Sea.

However for those who really wish to explore biblical culture more an extension trip to Jerusalem and Bethlehem is a fascinating trip. The private tour of Bethlehem will feel like a trip to a school nativity play as you visit Manager Square, the Church of Nativity honoured as the site of Christs birth and Shepherds Fields where the star was seen by the shepherds. In Jerusalem you will visit Mount Zion to see the room of the last supper, the Stations of the Cross, the Western Wall and Islams third holiest place the Al Aqsa Mosque.

Kevin Collins the Managing Director comments “this Jordan Highlights break has always been one of my favourite as you experience so much in such a short time that you really feel immersed in the country and its culture. The extension to Jersualem and Bethlehem is both a fascinating trip into the Bible, as well as a glimpse into current faith– an amazing experience”

Prices for the Jordan Highlights trip start at £1,395, and the Bethlehem/Jerusalem extension at £850.

For further information, visit: weekendalacarte.co.uk
 

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