“Huge vistas from high balcony routes & incredible canyon trekking. Petra was magic & especially with the walk into the huge site via the “back door”. Amazing trek food (vegetarians too!), the best I have had in over 30 years of worldwide trekking.”
John from Telford, Dana to Petra Trek

THE JORDAN TRAIL

We’ve picked the most dramatic and beautiful section of the Jordan Trail – Dana to Petra – for a journey by foot on ancient Bedouin trails at the edge of the Great Rift Valley. You’ll trek for six continuous days through rugged wadis of sculpted sandstone, climbing gradually from 300 to 1,100 metres at the high viewpoint above Petra. Full baggage support is on hand and each night you’ll bed down in traditional Bedouin style after dinner round the campfire. The trail alone would be highlight enough, but the finale, at the Rose-Red City of Petra, is justifiably one of the ‘New7Wonders’ of the World. Walking into the site through the deserted ‘back door’ is an unforgettable way to make your entrance.
KE Trip: Jordan's Dana to Petra Trek

THE LYCIAN WAY

The show-stopper trail of the Eastern Mediterranean, there’s no way the Lycian Way won’t seduce you. You’ll walk beside the seas of the Turquoise Coast, on ancient trails through meadows of thyme, where tortoises move slowly in the sun with Lycian ruins at every turn. The coastline is dotted with charming traditional fishing villages and there’ll be plenty of time for swimming in quiet coves. We’ve also included a boat trip over the fantastical Lycian sunken city of Kekova. We’ve chosen family-run guesthouses because we can’t think of anything better after a day’s walking than a friendly welcome and a mouth-watering traditional Turkish dinner.
KE Trip: The Lycian Way

THE LEBANON MOUNTAIN TRAIL

Our route, following ancient tracks through Mediterranean mountains, winds its way to the Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve, where you can stroll through the cedars, claimed to be thousands of years old, and keep a keen eye out for striped hyena, jungle cats, hoopoes, bee-eaters and wolves. We always like to take in a summit, so we’ve put in a detour for a trek to the lofty heights of the Black Peak, Qurnat as Sawda, the highest point in Lebanon at 3088m. Plus we couldn’t let you miss the early Maronite troglodyte monasteries in the Qadisha Valley, or tasting the finest wine of the Levant at Chateau Ksara. Vibrant and magnificent in every way, Lebanon packs a true adventure punch.
KE Trip: Mountain Trails of Lebanon

More holidays in the Levant 

JORDAN TREKKING HOLIDAY - WADI RUM AND PETRA

• Walk in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia across stunning pristine desert
• Fall asleep under a blanket of stars at a Bedouin camp
• Climb Jordan's highest peak - Jebel Um Adaami (1832m)
• Spend a full day exploring the archaeological jewel of Petra

Why? Explore the vast emptiness of Jordan`s Wadi Rum and desert mountains

JORDAN MOUNTAIN BIKING - DEAD 2 RED

• Ride down to the amazing Dead Sea for a dip in the lowest point on Earth
• Spend a full guided day at the incredible `Rose Red City` of Petra
• Enjoy a night under star-filled desert skies with the Bedouin at Wadi Rum
• Cycle to Aqaba and swim in the beautiful waters of the Red Sea

Why? A challenging and fantastic cycling holiday in Jordan from the Dead Sea to the Red Sea.

SELF-GUIDED WALKING: WEST LYCIAN WAY

• Walk between ancient sites, dramatic mountains and inviting beaches
• Experience warm Turkish hospitality as you relax in traditional family run accommodation
• Explore Telmessos, the Tombs of Amyntas and the rock village of Kayakoy
• Swim in the warm Mediterranean waters or ride the seas on a traditional gulet yacht

Why? Experience Turkey and walk the western section of the famous Lycian Way at your own pace

TREK THE HIGH TAURUS MOUNTAINS AND CAPPADOCIA

• Camp on the wildy remote Yedigoller Plateau and summit Emler (3723m)
• Hike through colourful valleys and the magical landscape of Cappadocia
• Take tea with the nomads and explore the underground city of Derinkuyu
• The beautiful Emli Valley nestled in a timeless mountainous region in Turkey  

Why? Trek through Turkey's magnificent Taurus Mountains and enjoy a wonderful cultural experience before walking and exploring Cappadocia.

CYCLING IN CYPRUS

• Views of beautiful Chrysochou Bay from the rugged Akamas Peninsula
• Explore Ancient Kourion, probably the most spectacular archaeological site on the island
• Spend a free day in Pafos, one of Lonely Planet’s top-10 places to visit in Europe
• Cypriot handicrafts; lacework, silver jewellery, pottery and Commandaria wine

Why? A sun-kissed week of leisure cycling along the southern coastline of Cyprus, an island known for its fascinating history and traditional hospitality

Do you want to know more about any of KE's holidays in the Levant? Just give our adventure-loving team a call on +017687 29593 or USA/Canada toll-free 1888 630 4415.