For those who would like to join us for the optional extension, we will cross the Gulf of Aqaba by ferry to Jordan and drive to the magnificent ruins of Petra, where we will spend three nights. From Petra, the drive to Amman follows the King's Way through a spectacular canyon with a stop at Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land. Our journey ends in Amman, where we will also visit Jerash, one of the best preserved Roman cities in the world. This program is co-sponsored with Barnard College, where Dr. Segal is Professor of Religion and Ingeborg Rennert Professor of Jewish Studies. The camaraderie of congenial travelers will add a special dimension to this remarkable experience.
Space is limited, so please reserve early.