Lebanon & Jordan Encounters Tour by Encounters Travel

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Small Group

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Age Requirement

8 - 95 yrs

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English

Physical Rating

Easy

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Beirut, Saudi Arabia

Amman, Jordan

Highlights

Beirut, Beiteddine, Tyre, Sidon, Aanjar, Baalbek, Bcharreb, Qadisha Valley, Bylos, As-Salt, Amman Food Tasting, Dana Hike, Red Sea in Aqaba, Wadi Rum Bedouin Experience, Petra Reverse Hike, Dead Sea and Wadi Mujib Hike, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Jerash

Itinerary

Spend the first 7 days of this tour exploring Lebanon, located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Though small, Lebanon is rich with history, culture and was the site of some of the world's oldest human settlements.

On this tour, you will visit the great Phoenician cities of Tyre and Sidon. You will see Byblos, the oldest continually inhabited city in the world, and the City of the Sun, the most well-preserved temple complex in the Middle East.

This Lebanon tour is also perfect for lovers of nature and scenery. You will see several natural phenomena, including the Ksara Caves, Rock of Raouche, the Baatara Gorge Waterfall, and the Jeita Grotto. You will visit the birthplace of the renowned poet Khalil Gibran and see the famous Lebanon cedar trees, mentioned in the Old Testament.

In Jordan our journey begins in Amman, where we'll explore the city's downtown area, including the Citadel and Roman Theatre, and sample local cuisine. We'll then head north to As-Salt for a walking tour showcasing the harmony between its Muslim and Christian communities.

Heading south, we'll stop at the Dana Biosphere Reserve for a short hike around the restored Dana Village. Next, you'll have free time in Aqaba to relax, explore reefs, or take a boat trip.
Our adventure continues into the Wadi Rum desert, where we'll spend the night in a Bedouin camp and embark on a jeep safari through sand dunes and past rock bridges. We'll also learn about the nomadic lifestyle of local Bedouin shepherds.

Next, we'll visit the iconic Petra, entering via the less-crowded back-route hike. We'll explore Little Petra before embarking on a mountain trail to the Monastery and main site, enjoying incredible views of the Holy Land.

Our journey then takes us along the scenic Dead Sea road, offering stunning views of the salt flats. We'll stop at Wadi Mujib for a day of hiking, climbing waterfalls, and swimming in the salty waters of the Dead Sea. On our final day, we'll visit the Roman mosaics at Madaba, enjoy views of Jericho and Israel from Mt. Nebo, and explore the well-preserved Roman site of Jerash.

Day 1Arrival in Beirut, hotel transfer

Day 2Jeita Grotto, Harissa cable car & Baatara Gorge

Day 3Qadisha Valley, Cedars Ski Resort & Becharre

Day 4Morning in Byblos, Ksara Winery

Day 5Baalbeck & Anjar

Day 6Deir al Qamar, Beiteddine & Beirut City Tour

Day 7Tyre : Sidon

Day 8Transfer to Jordan

Day 9As-Salt, Amman City and Local Food Tasting

Day 10Dana Biosphere Reserve hike. Drive to Aqaba

Day 11Free morning in Aqaba and overnight Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp

Day 12A jeep safari and Bedouin experience in Wadi Rum, travel to Petra

Day 13Reverse-route mountain hike to Petra via Little Petra

Day 14Dead Sea road to Wadi Mujib - Siq Trail Hike. Dead Sea 'swim'

Day 15Madaba, Mount Nebo and Roman Jerash

Day 16Free time in Amman, hotel to airport transfer included

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What's Included

Accommodation

5 nights in 3 to 4-star hotels in Beirut & Byblos1 night in guesthouse/hotel in Zahle1 night in monastery accommodation in Qadisha Valley4 nights in 3 to 4-star hotels in Jordan5 nights in 3 to 4-star hotels, 2 nights at resorts in Aqaba and the Dead Sea & overnight Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum in comfortable tents

Meals

Meals as indicated in the itinerary

Transport

24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer serviceAll transport and transfers in AC vehicles

Guide

English speaking guide for all tours

Others

All sightseeing tours as detailed in the itineraryWine tasting in Ksara CavesThe Back Route hike into PetraSiq Trail Hike in Wadi MujibLebanon entrance fees4x4 jeep safari and Bedouin experience in Wadi Rum

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