Medical and Military History in Israel, Palestine and Jordan
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The Monastery at Petra Medical and Military History in Israel, Palestine and Jordan 19 April – 5 May 2022 The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem Travel through ancient and beautiful Ottoman Empire, TE Lawrence and the Arab countries that blend some of the world’s Revolt and key scenes from WWI and WWII. greatest historical and architectural treasures with layers of culture, superb Explore ancient cities and citadels, wander in cuisine and a proud tradition of hospitality the footsteps of Christ in the Via Dolorosa, visit and welcome. The backdrop to this journey Beersheba on Anzac Day, lose yourself in the ranges from mountains to Mediterranean rose beauty of Petra and experience the glorious coastline and spectacular deserts. The long deserts of Wadi Rum. and complex history of the area encompasses the formation of the Knights Hospitaller Journey through lands where ancient Biblical and Templar, the Crusades, the end of the stories played out thousands of years ago, which have been at the centre of history ever since. Tour Leader Professor John Pearn is a clinician and medical historian based in Brisbane, Australia. He has been an academic and clinical teacher for 50 years in medicine and health sciences, based at the University of Queensland. He is the author of some thirty books and more than 200 published papers on the history of medicine and health. As Major General John Pearn, he served in the Defence Reserves for 35 years, ultimately in the appointment of Surgeon General of the Australian Defence Force. He commanded the 2 Field Hospital, formerly No. 1 Casualty Clearing Station which was the pivot medical unit on the beach at Gallipoli, 25 April 1915. Professor John Pearn was a founder, later president and then honorary life member of the Australian and New Zealand Society of the History of Medicine. the Order of St John. He has been a Member of He has served in many senior roles in St John the Council for the International Society of the Ambulance, Australia; and is an historian of History of Medicine for many years. “Tour leader John Pearn is a courteous, well- informed and invariably pleasant gentleman.” Maria Lindsay, Kingdoms of the North, May 2019 Take a jeep safari through magnficient Wadi Rum Itinerary 19 April – 5 May 2022 B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner 2 nights Amman – 3 nights Jerusalem – 1 night Beersheba – 3 nights Haifa – 2 nights Amman – 3 nights Petra – 1 night Wadi Rum – 1 night Dead Sea across Jerusalem. Visit the ancient Garden Haifa Acre Lake Mediterranean 4 Galilee of Gethsemene. Sea Nazareth B D Caesarea Day 4: Jerusalem (Fri, 22 April) Am: Beautiful, ancient and deeply spiritual, the city of Jerusalem is revered by the world’s WEST three great monotheistic religions. Starting BANK Amman on the slopes of Mount Zion, visit the tomb Jaffa 1/5 of King David, the beautiful Benedictine Jerusalem Abbey of the Dormition and the Cenacle, 2 which since the 4th century has been Dead Sea 8 identified as the site of the Last Supper. Enter the Old City and see the Pool of GAZA Bathsheba. Pass through the narrow STRIP 3 Beersheba winding streets to visit the Studium (Be’er Sheva) Biblicum Franciscanum, a 17th century pharmacy. Continue to the Via Dolorosa Israel and follow the Stations of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. See the Umayyad Dome of the Rock and the Al- Egypt Aksa Mosque. Jordan 6 Petra Day 5: Jerusalem (Sat, 23 April) B L Am: See the old leper asylum of Hansen House Wadi Rum 7 and visit East Jerusalem to see the Augusta Victoria Hospital and and learn of its German, Ottoman, British and Palestinian history. Visit the Church of St John the Day 1: Amman (Tues, 19 April) D Baptist. Continue to Bethlehem and the Am: Arrive in Amman and check into the Church of the Nativity and visit St John of Landmark Hotel. Jerusalem Eye Hospital. Day 2: Amman (Wed, 20 April) B L D Day 6: Jerusalem / Beersheba Am: Visit the beautifully preserved Roman city (Sun, 24 April) B D of Jerash. Am: Drive to the ancient rock fortress of Pm: Visit Ajloun in the highlands to see the Masada. ruins of Ajloun Castle, built in 1184 to Pm: Travel to Beersheba, the site of the charge defend against the Crusaders. of the 4th Australian Light Horse in 1917, remembered as the last great cavalry Day 3: Amman / Jerusalem charge. See the monument to the Negev (Thur, 21 April) B D Brigade. Am: Cross the Allenby Border towards Jerusalem. Pm: Visit the Mount of Olives for views Day 7: Beersheba / Haifa (Mon, 25 April) B D fort at Azraq, which was the headquarters Am: Visit the Beersheba Anzac Memorial of Lawrence of Arabia during the Arab Centre and CWGC cemetery on Anzac Day. Revolt. Drive to ancient Jaffa, named in both the Bible and in myths, and learn of its history Day 12: Amman / Petra (Sat, 30 April) B D on a walking tour that includes the site of Am: Drive to Petra via Mabada, known for its the hospital for the victims of the plague spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad epidemic among Napoleon Bonaparte’s mosaics, including the famous 6th-century troops. map of the Holy Land. Drive up to Mount Pm: Continue to Caesarea and explore what Nebo, where Moses first saw the Promised was one of the most important Roman Land. cities in the world before travelling to the Pm: Visit the vast Crusader castle at Kerak. Bahá’í Gardens (the ‘Hanging Gardens of Continue to Petra. Haifa’). Day 13: Petra (Sun, 1 May) B D Day 8: Haifa (Tue, 26 April) B D Am: The awe-inspiring Nabatean city of Petra is Am: Drive to Nazareth and visit the Basilica of hewn from a rock wall ranging from honey Annunciation, Mary’s Well and the ancient gold to rich red. Walk along the siq into bathhouse. Petra and explore the Treasury, its tombs, Pm: Travel on to Megiddo, the site of facades and theatres. Armageddon, and continue to Zichron Pm: At leisure to further explore Petra. Ya’akov, an attractive hilltop town founded by Baron Rothschild and known for its Day 14: Petra (Mon, 2 May) B D wineries. Return to Haifa. Am: Day at leisure. Option to visit Little Petra and the Dana Nature Reserve, OR a Day 9: Haifa (Wed, 27 April) B L cooking class at the Petra Kitchen. Am: Explore the ancient walled city of Acre, which was the main Crusader port and Day 15: Petra / Wadi Rum the centre of the Knights Hospitaller (Tue, 3 May) B L D and Templar Orders. The great military Am: Take a jeep safari in the magnificent multi- surgeon, Dominique Jean Larrey, worked hued desert landscapes of Wadi Rum. here during the French siege in 1799. Pm: Check into your luxury desert camp. At Pm: Lunch in Acre and explore at your leisure. leisure or optional horse or camel ride. Return to Haifa. Day 16: Wadi Rum / Dead Sea Day 10: Haifa / Amman (Thur, 28 April) B D (Wed, 4 May) B D Am: Drive to the site of the Battle of Hattin and Am: Drive to the lowest place on earth, the continue to the Sea of Galilee. Visit the Dead Sea, and check into your luxury Biblical sites of Tabgha and Capernaum. resort. Pm: Cross the border into Jordan to Amman. Pm: At leisure in the mineral-rich waters or spa. Eve: Farewell dinner. Day 11: Amman (Fri, 29 April) B D Am: Take a city tour of Amman, visiting the Day 17: Dead Sea (Thur, 5 May) B Citadel, the archaeological museum and Am: Depart for Amman airport or extend at the the Roman amphitheatre. resort. Pm: Visit the Desert Castles, including the well- preserved Qusair Amra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the black basalt The city of Acre tents with en suite facilities and air conditioning. Hotels There is the option to upgrade to star tents – the Geodesic Domes, which have windows facing The Landmark Hotel (Amman) the desert and offer a private view of Wadi Rum This large, comfortable and modern 5-star hotel and the night skies without leaving the comfort is known for its excellent service. of the room. See costs section for details. Arthur Hotel (Jerusalem) Hilton Resort & Spa (Dead Sea) The colonial theme of the Arthur Hotel reflects Located at the lowest point on earth, over 400 the style of the boutique hotel. Each evening meters below sea level, the hotel provides two there is a free ‘happy hour’ with wine, beer and infinity pools, direct beach access with pontoon, snacks. sun deck and mud baths, treatment rooms and seven restaurants. The rooms are large and well Leonardo Be’er Sheva Hotel (Beersheba) equipped. There is the option to extend here Located in the heart of Beersheba, this hotel has a at the end of the tour and upgrade to a King pool, spa, with sauna, Jacuzzi and therapy rooms. Deluxe Room with sea view and terrace. See costs section for details. Colony Hotel (Haifa) A chic boutique hotel in the historic centre of Haifa, the Colony Hotel is close to the famous Bahá’í Gardens, restaurants, cafes and the sea. P Quattro (Petra) This 4-star hotel is known for its superb staff and service and delicious local cuisine. There is a pool, sauna and fitness centre and a free shuttle bus to the site entrance. Mazayen Rum Camp (Wadi Rum) This is glamping at its finest in private fixed Kerak Castle The cost of the tour is USD $5,373 per person sharing (excluding international flights and transfers) The cost includes: • The services of a tour leader (Prof.