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Special Offer — An MLS Signature Trip™
Discovering Jordan
Dear Members,
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I’m very enamored of deserts—their perfect stillness and otherworldly landscapes never fail to strike a chord with me. One of my favorite desert experiences was my family’s trip to Jordan a few winters ago. A visit here is a journey through the ages, with remnants of ancient civilizations to explore at every turn, from the well-preserved Roman city of Jerash to the famous lost city of Petra.
We were fascinated by Petra; known the “rose-red city half as old as time,” this series of ornate, rock-carved temples and tombs was built by the Nabateans around the 2nd century BC, and is Jordan’s main attraction. But we found Wadi Rum just as enchanting. Made famous in the film Lawrence of Arabia, this wind-sculpted valley is stunningly beautiful—the formations looked to us like massive sand castles—and home to several thriving Bedouin tribes.
Because we loved our trip so much, we’ve asked our on-the-ground operator in Jordan to put together two
signature itineraries
exclusively for our members. Both offer the can’t-miss sights—Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerash and the Dead Sea—but each journey is unique, focusing on different aspects of this enthralling country. On both itineraries, you’ll enjoy a private, permanent guide and five-star hotels throughout.
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Cost:
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$2,700 per person/double occupancy.
Price valid through Oct 31, 2013
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Single Supplement:
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$690.
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High Season Supplement:
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$350*
After exploring Amman’s Citadel and historic old town, you’ll head south to Petra, stopping en route at Mt. Nebo (where it’s said Moses was allowed to see the Holy Land) and Madaba, renowned for its fine mosaics. You’ll have a full day to tour Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Next is Wadi Rum, where you’ll explore the surreal rock formations in a 4×4 driven by a local Bedouin, and spend the night in a traditional Bedouin camp. For a true contrast, you’ll head to Aqaba, a diving and beach resort on the coast. Then it’s on to the Dead Sea, where you’ll visit the informative museum at the spectacular Panoramic Complex, and have time to float in the sea’s highly saline waters and enjoy therapeutic spa treatments. On your way back to Amman, you’ll stop in Jerash, where you’ll feel like you’ve traveled back to Roman times.
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Cost:
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$2,630 per person/double occupancy.
Price valid through Oct 31, 2013
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Single Supplement:
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$725.
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High Season Supplement:
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$270*
After a full-day tour of Amman, you’ll head to the Ajloun forest, where you’ll tour Ajloun Castle and choose from a variety of activities, from a hike in the woods to a calligraphy class. That afternoon, you’ll visit the Roman city of Jerash. Your cultural immersion continues the following day with a visit to the Zikra Initiative in the Jordan Valley, where you’ll interact with the Ghor Al Mazra’a community, learn about their handicrafts, and help cook a communal lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll visit Bethany, the biblical site where John the Baptist lived and baptized, and enjoy an exclusive talk by the site’s Director. Next is the Dead Sea, where you can float in the waters and take advantage of the therapeutic spa. Then it’s on to Petra, stopping en route at Mt. Nebo and Madaba. You’ll have a full day to tour the breathtaking tombs and temples of the lost city. Last but not least is Wadi Rum—you’ll explore its awe-inspiring pillars and canyons on an amazing 4×4 tour, before heading back to Amman.
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Warm Regards,
Katrina Garnett
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