THE ADVENTURE TRAIL OF

All men dream: but not equally.Those who Dreams by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.

T.E. Lawrence

1910 – 2010 100 Years since T.E. Lawrence was in Arabia

Dakkak Tours International

Thomas Edward Lawrence

T.E. Lawrence

The Adventure Trail

Day 01 (Amman – Aqaba) Arrive to Amman, Transit Transfer to Aqaba Airport, meet & greet service, transfer to hotel for overnight. Day 02 (Aqaba) After breakfast, we will start by having a brief lecture about the Great Arab Revolt (GAR) and Lawrence before starting the tour. Then we will depart to see Aqaba Battle site (Aqaba Castle and Shore) which will include the archeological and the GAR museum, Aqaba marine life station. Then will be time for shopping Aqaba taking advantage of it being a Duty Free Zone. Return to hotel in Aqaba for dinner and overnight. Day 03 (Aqaba – Wadi Rum) After breakfast, we will head towards Wadi Rum through its back road which Lawrence took. You will have the choice to take either the 4X4 jeeps or have a 3 – 5 hours camel ride. We will spend a full day in Wadi Rum visiting Lawrence Graffiti, Lawrence headquarters, climbing shifting sand dunes before enjoying a typical Bedouin lunch. Then we will visit the natural rock formation, local Bedouin village Rum, and watch the sunset over ever changing colors of Rum Mountains. Tourists will have the chance to spend a romantic Bedouin evening which will include Bedouin dinner with music and with free time for star gazing, before spending the night in Bedouin tents. Day 04 (Wadi Rum – Alhumaymah – Ma’an – Petra) We will start the day by taking the jeeps stopping by the Kharazah Graffiti that shows 2 to 3 thousand years stories of Arabian

Caravans and wildlife hunting. Then we will move to Alhumaymah archeological village which dates back to the Roman, Byzantine and Islamic eras. We will stop by the 6000 BC Neolithic site Ain Aljamam before heading to Abu Allusson Battle site followed by a visit to the Hejaz Railway Station in Ma’an which was attacked by Lawrence and originally used as a Muslim Pilgrimage Station to Mecca. Then we will head to Petra for overnight. Day 05 (Petra) Full day tour of one of the 7 wonders of the world. Overnight in Petra.

Day 06 (Petra – Kingsway – Islamic Judgment Site – Shoubak Castle – Dana Reserve) After breakfast, we will drive along the Biblical Kingsway (1200 BC) stopping by Adhruh, the most famous Roman garrison site in Jordan before stopping by the Islamic Judgment site which was visited by Lawrence. Then we will resume to Aljarba towards Shoubak Castle. You will have the chance to examine the 2

nd century Trajan Road (Via Nova Trajana) before heading to Dana

Natural Reserve. We will experience a walk in an eco trail then return to the campsite for overnight. Day 07 (Dana – Tafeelah – Jurf Aldaraweesh – Amman) We will start the day by visiting the Biblical Capital of the Edomites Kingdom (1200 BC), before seeing Biblical Sella. Then we will drive to Tafeelah Castle, a place where Lawrence stayed at, then to Tafeelah battle site where Lawrence and the GAR Armies won after a harsh fight. Then we will visit Jurf Aldaraweesh battle site driving through Alhasa to Qatraneh the taking the 100 years steam engine train riding the Hejaz rail to Almahata in Amman. Day 08 (Amman – Arnoon Valley – Deaboon – Mekawer – Mount Nebo – Madaba – Amman) We will drive from Amman to the dramatic scenery of the Biblical Arnoon Valley “ Wadi Al Mujib Reserve” then to Biblical Deaboon, the place where the Moabite stone was found. Then we visit Mekawer where John the Baptist was beheaded by Herod Antipas. In the afternoon we will visit the Biblical Mount Nebo and the 6

th century mosaic map in Madaba. Overnight in Amman.

Day 09 (Amman – Desert Castles – Azraq – Amman) Depart towards the Desert Castles and Azraq Castle where Lawrence of Arabia wrote his memories and did spend much time there. Return to Amman for overnight. Day 10 (Amman) Departure *NOTE: This Tour can be started from Amman upon request

The Concept Fans of Lawrence of Arabia from all over the world will have a real unique experience to follow his footsteps in the land of Arabia having the chance to enjoy the dramatic scenery of the Arabian deserts, living authentic life of Bedouins, riding camels, sand trekking, stars gazing and the most important, riding the 100 years steam engine train that was used by Lawrence. Fans will also visit Lawrence battle sites and see weapons and artifacts of battlefields besides lectures about his achievements in the region. This genuine and unique experience will be based on his autobiography book “SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM” where tourists will go in the same order that Lawrence had, starting from the Red Sea Resort of Aqaba, while supporting the Arab Revolt Armies lead by Prince Faisal during the First World War. Also tourists will have the option to start their tour from Amman, taking the journey in a reverse way. For more sophisticated tours and Incentive Specials, we have created a unique Incentive Tour offering the Footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia in Luxurious settings and second to none events through-out the tour. You will find the descriptions enclosed. On the occasion of approaching the 100 years since T.E. Lawrence was in Arabia, we offer you this chance, looking forward to be at your service soon.

Dakkak Tours International

The Original Trail of T.E. Lawrence in Jordan (10 Days / 9 Nights)

Lawrence of Arabia Adventure Trail (9 Days / 8 Nights)

Thomas Edward Lawrence

T.E. Lawrence

The Adventure Trail

Day 01 (Amman – Aqaba) Arrival Amman Airport – Transit to Aqaba Airport – M/A – Aqaba overnight. Day 02 (Aqaba – Wadi Rum) Breakfast, Free morning at leisure for swimming, afternoon tour of Aqaba tracing Lawrence: Aqaba castle Great Arab revolt Museum, free time for shopping, transfer to Wadi Rum for dinner and overnight under Bedouin tent at one of the local deserts camps. Day 03 (Wadi Rum – Petra) Breakfast, start full day Jeep tour to trace Lawrence and visit: Khazalli Graffiti Gorge, Kharazah Graffiti, natural rock formations, visit to Rum Village with sunset attendance, and then to Petra for overnight. Day 04 (Petra) Breakfast, start full day visit of Petra, overnight. Day 05: Breakfast, transfer to Ma’an to visit the Hijazi

Day 01 (Amman) Arrive to Amman, transfer and check into your hotel. Day 02 (Amman – Desert Castles) This morning we visit the desert castles east of Amman. The castle at Azraq dates back to Roman times and was used by T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) as his desert headquarters. Other castles date to the Omayyad rulers of the 7th & 8th Centuries. On our return to Amman we visit the city's great Amphitheatre. Desert Castles Lawrence of Arabia once used one of the castles as a sanctuary, and rested in here for some time with his Bedouin followers, preparing to vanquish his Turkish foes.

Day 03 (Amman – Aqaba) Drive south to the Red Sea Resort City of Aqaba. Free afternoon for swimming, shopping Aqaba taking advantage of it being a Duty Free Zone. Overnight Aqaba. Day 04 (Aqaba – Wadi Rum) This morning there is the chance to go snorkeling in the Red Sea and visiting Aqaba Battle site (Aqaba Castle and Shore) which will include the archeological and the GAR museum, Aqaba marine life station. In the afternoon we depart to the deserts of Wadi Rum and enjoy a jeep safari through some of the most spectacular areas. We will spend the day in Wadi Rum visiting Lawrence Graffiti and Lawrence headquarters. Tonight we will have the chance to spend a night in a Bedouin tent which will include Bedouin dinner with music and free time for star gazing.

We will experience a walk in an eco trail then return to the campsite for overnight. Day 07 (Dana – Tafeelah – Jurf Aldaraweesh – Amman) We will start the day by visiting the Biblical Capital of the Edomites Kingdom (1200 BC), before seeing Biblical Sella. Then we will drive to Tafeelah Castle, a place where Lawrence stayed at, then to Tafeelah battle site where Lawrence and the GAR Armies won after a harsh fight. Then we will visit Jurf Aldaraweesh battle site driving through Alhasa to Qatraneh the taking the 100 years steam engine train riding the Hejaz rail to Almahata in Amman. Day 08 (Amman – Madaba - Mount Nebo - Dead Sea) In the morning we will visit the Biblical Mount Nebo and the 6

th century mosaic map in

Madaba. Then transfer to the lowest point on earth; the Dead Sea for relaxation and overnight. Day 09 (Amman) After Breakfast, transfer to Airport for Departure. End of Tour.

Lawrence of Arabia Explorer Trail (8 Days / 7 Nights)

Wadi Rum Immortalized as the desert of Lawrence of Arabia, Wadi Rum (Wadi means valley) was once a meeting place for caravans from Arabia but also has a longer history dating back to pre-historic times. Day 05 (Wadi Rum – Petra) Today we will head to discover one of the seven wonders of the world; the Rose Red City of Petra. Overnight in Petra. Petra The rose red city of Petra is the most mystic and glorious of Jordan’s ancient treasures. Located in a spectacular setting deep inside a narrow desert gorge it is the remains of the once lost Nabataean city. In ancient times Petra was admired for its refined culture, incredible architecture and ingenious complex of dams and water channels. As we stroll through the towering Siq, you will be torn between the desire to make every step last and the urge to run as the anticipation of your first glimpse of the dramatic Treasury between the siq walls almost takes over. Used in the final sequence of the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade the Treasury is only the beginning of your fabulous adventure. Day 06 (Petra – Kingsway – Islamic Judgment Site – Shoubak Castle – Dana Reserve) After breakfast, we will drive along the Biblical Kingsway (1200 BC) stopping by Adhruh, the most famous Roman garrison site in Jordan before stopping by the Islamic Judgment site which was visited by T.E.Lawrence. Then we will resume to Aljarba towards Shoubak Castle. You will have the chance to examine the 2

nd century Trajan Road

(Via Nova Trajana) before heading to Dana Natural Reserve.

Day 05 (Petra – Ma’an – Dana Reserve) Breakfast, transfer to Ma’an to visit the Hijazi railway Station, then to Al Humayma Archaeological Village, continue to Dana Reserve for 2 hours trekking and overnight at Dana Guesthouse. Day 06 (Dana – Tafeelah – Kerak – Amman) Breakfast, transfer to Tafeelah to visit Jurf Al Daraweesh bottle field, then to Kerak castle dominated by the castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, greatly impressed Lawrence on his study tour., continue to visit the biblical sites of Madaba and Mt. Nebo and then to Amman for overnight. Day 07 (Amman – Desert Castles – Azraq – Amman) Breakfast, transfer to the desert castle in the Jordanian Badia to visit the trance the Arab revolt steps: Kharaneh Castle, Amra palace and Azraq Castle and then back to Amman for overnight.

The castle at Azraq dates back to Roman times and was used by T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) as his desert headquarters. Day 08 (Amman) After Breakfast, transfer to Airport for Departure. End of Tour.

OPTIONAL

Extension at the Dead Sea

Extension to Damascus – Syria

Extension to Jerusalem

Thomas Edward Lawrence

T.E. Lawrence

Lawrence of Arabia Incentive Special

Day 01 (Amman) Arrival to Queen Alia International Airport, you will be met by private car to your hotel. Arrival to hotel check in , Overnight Amman. Day 02 (Amman - Jerash - Ajlum - Um Qais) After breakfast, city tour of the old and the new city of Amman, continue north to visit the Roman City of Jerash , Ajlun and Um Qais. Back to Amman for overnight.

Day 03 (Steam Engine adventure and Lawrence of Arabia attack!) After breakfast, group will be driving to The Hejaz Railway which was a 1050mm gauge railway originally built to transport pilgrims from the city of Damascus in Syria to the city of Madina in Saudi Arabia. It was completed in 1908, but was severely damaged during the First World War (1914-1918) by Lawrence of Arabia and the Arab Revolt. Parts of the Hejaz Railway survived and some of the sections are still functioning today. The track of the Hejaz railway became the theater of a critical military engagement led by Lawrence of Arabia. The subject of an epic film by the same name in the mid-1960s, Lawrence of Arabia became a British intelligence officer in 1914 and spent much of his energies in 1917 and 1918 blowing up sections of this rail.

A day trip aboard the historic Hejaz Railway starts off gaily in Amman, with live music and cocktails on the train, shattered by a heart-stopping kidnapping of one guest Bedouin on horseback. Survivors disembark and plot how to rescue him over spiced coffee in Lawrence of Arabia tent. Continuing aboard the train to an old Ottoman fortress, suspense builds until a splendid lunch is served and the mystery is solved. Drive back to your hotel. Day 04 (Amman - Desert Castles - Azraq Oasis - Petra) Set out northward toward the Syrian border. The midst of the dramatic sun baked landscape of northern Jordan lies the black-basalt city of Umm Al-Jimal. It was from these ancient ruins that archeologist-cum-solider T.E. Lawrence Staged his first attack on the Ottoman Stronghold of Damascus. After exploring the Ruins, drive to Qal’at al –Azraq, a partially intact fortress originally built by the Romans. Azraq Wetland Reserve a former British military hospital. Enjoy a nice sunset cocktail before continuing to Petra. Gala Dinner The Secret Realm of Little Petra Escaping the crowds at Petra, your clients arrive at night in Beidha, a nearby Nabatean site, also known as Little Petra.

Following a guide through the pitch darkness, they enter a short, narrow passageway (siq) into the center of Beidha, where plush carpets and tapestries decorate the walls of surrounding caves.

Day 05 (Petra to Wadi Rum – where Lawrence of Arabia made his home) After Breakfast, travel south through the desert, past Jafer, Maa’an City and Naqab . This is the path to Wadi Rum, a valley caught into the sandstone and granite rock. Explore the sculptural rock formations and the petroglyphs left behind by ancient Nabatean camel caravans. As evening falls, return to your Bedouin style desert for your first night’s sleep in the desert. Day 06 (Wadi Rum - Aqaba) In the bright glare of the morning sun, climb back into your 4x4 to travel further into the heart of the desert or if you are in favor of a riding a camel and discover for yourself why these hardy creatures earn their nickname “the ships of the desert”. Visit the Three arches, an ancient resting and watering stop of desert travelers…. Explore the area and discover rock carvings that depict life in ancient times. Visit the awesome moonscape of the Wadi Rum, covering some of the ground where "Lawrence of Arabia" was filmed. Then head south to Aqaba fort on the shores of the Red sea coast. Enjoy water activities. Overnight Aqaba. Day 07 (Aqaba) Free day on the red sea with water activities, shopping Aqaba duty free. Dinner Cruise in Aqaba. Overnight Aqaba

Day 08 (Aqaba - Kerak - Madaba - Mt Nebo -Baptism Site - Dead Sea) After breakfast, the morning drive thru the magnificent scenery of Wadi Mujib to Kerak The ancient Crusader city of Kerak, dominated by the castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, greatly impressed Lawrence on his study tour. He spent many days here exploring tunnels, dungeons and sketching the castle. Lunch in the crusader Castle of Kerak Descend deep into 12th century Kerak Castle to the vaulted underground Great Hall for a memorable meal. Candles flicker, musicians play and guests can imagine what it was to live the days of the Crusades. Then continue to the mosaic towns of Madaba & Mt Nebo & visit the baptism site. Then end 1,200 below sea level at Dead Sea. Day 09 (Day of Departure) Transfer to Amman airport for departure.

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T.E. Lawrence

Seven Pillars of Wisdom In 1919 in Paris, Lawrence had begun drafting the book he had been determined to write about his wartime experiences. The title, first used for a manuscript he had burned in 1914 about seven Eastern cities, was derived from a verse in the Book of Proverbs: 'Wisdom hath builded a house: she hath hewn out her seven pillars.' Last Days He served in the Royal Air Force as an enlisted man under the names John Hume Ross and Thomas Edward Shaw. He joined the RAF anonymously for the first time in 1922, but quit due to press publicity. He later joined the Royal Tank Corps, but transferred back to the RAF in 1925. He served 10 years as an enlisted men with the RAF from 1925 until shortly before his death. On 13 May 1935 he rode his motorcycle down to Bovington Camp to send a telegram and post a parcel. On the way back he clipped the wheel of the bicycle of one of two errand boys who were riding towards Clouds Hill. He crashed heavily and was rushed to hospital with severe head injuries. He never regained consciousness and died on 19 May 1935, to widespread grief and dismay, at the age of 46.