Battlefields & Legends: The Arab Revolt and the Legacy of Lawrence of Arabia in Jordan

Follow in the footsteps of heroes, rebels, and visionaries.

Tour Dates: Late October 2026

Price Per Person: TBC
Non flight option: TBC (Meet in Jordan)

Deposit: £300 (Flight Cost,ATOL approved)
Single Supplement – TBC
Hotel: Hotels TBC but will be 3-4* throughout

This tour starts and ends at Heathrow Airport unless meeting us in Jordan

Key Information

Step back into one of the most dramatic chapters of Middle Eastern history on this unforgettable battlefield tour of Jordan, where desert landscapes whisper tales of courage, strategy, and revolution. Journey through the heart of the Arab Revolt (1916–1918) and discover how T. E. Lawrence—Lawrence of Arabia— helped reshape the destiny of a region.

The tour will be led by Great War historians, Julian Whippy and Clive Harris and supported by Dr John Winterburn, a landscape archeaologist who has worked extensively across the area.

Tour Highlights

Aqaba & Wadi Rum – The Desert Campaign
Trace the daring raids that defined the Arab Revolt. Explore Aqaba, the scene of Lawrence’s most famous victory, and traverse the breathtaking Wadi Rum, where cinematic red sands and towering cliffs served as the real and symbolic stage for rebellion. Ride through the desert in the spirit of the Bedouin warriors who once fought here.

Hejaz Railway & Ottoman Forts on the battlefields of Ma’an
Visit the remnants of the Hejaz Railway, once a vital Ottoman lifeline—and a target of relentless sabotage by Arab and British forces. Walk among crumbling fortresses, Bedouin camps and Royal Flying Corps landing grounds and hear the echoes of a conflict that united tribes under a single cause.

Petra – The Rose-Red City
Beyond the battlefields lies Petra, Jordan’s crown jewel. Wander through this ancient Nabataean city carved from stone, where history, legend, and myth converge. It’s a moment of awe and reflection—a reminder that Jordan’s past stretches far beyond the 20th century.

Amman & the Royal Tank Museum

Begin your journey in the dynamic capital Amman, a city that bridges past and present, where the story of the revolt and its lasting impact on the Arab world is vividly told. Visit the superb Royal Tank Museum with its 17 halls and vast collections that rival any of the best Tank museums.

Why Join This Tour

This is more than a history trip—it’s an adventure across timeless landscapes, guided by expert historians who bring the desert campaigns to life. Perfect for history enthusiasts, military buffs, and travelers seeking to blend discovery with inspiration.

Experience the sands where legend met revolution.
Discover the Arab Revolt. Follow Lawrence of Arabia. Witness Petra.

Join us on a journey through Jordan’s battlefields, stories, and soul.

Day 1

Name: Fortess Malta
Start: 2025-09-07T08:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-09-11T17:00:00+01:00

Scheduled flights from London to Istanbul. Transfer to Gallipoli by coach to the Hotel Grand Anzac in Canakkale.

This is a 4 hour transfer on a fully air-conditioned coach. We will stop off for a short snack/toilet break halfway through the journey.

All our transfer coaches have Wi-Fi and complimentary bottled water on board.

Monday 12 May 2025 – Anzac Day

The best way to study an amphibious landing is by boat. Our morning will be spent studying the Gaba Tepe from the sea before we come ashore to walk from Beach Cemetery, via Shrapnel Valley up to the heights of Plugges Plateau, the first ridge captured by the Anzac’s on 25 April 1915.

After lunch at a local restaurant, we will continue the Anzac advance from the Second Ridge at Lone Pine, to the furthest advance of the Australian and New Zealand troops on that first day of the landing. This walk will take us over Pine Ridge, down into Legge Valley and up onto the Third Ridge (Gun Ridge), the final objective of the covering force, ending the walk at Mustafa Kemal’s command post on the Scrubby Knoll.

Tuesday 13 May 2025 – Helles Day

Beginning the morning on the top of Achi Baba, where we will experience panoramic views of the Helles battlefield, we will descend down to the beaches. Next stop is Erturgal Fort, trenches and the Ottoman memorial to Sgt Yahya, all overlooking V Beach. We will visit V Beach CWGC Cemetery, the spit of rock where the River Clyde came shore, all under the shadow of Seddulbahir Fort. We will then advance up through the village to Doughty-Wylie’s Grave, and then the Helles Memorial.

After lunch at V Beach Café, we will walk from the French artillery battery onto Hunter-Weston Hill and then Lancashire Landing CWGC Cemetery. From there we will visit W Beach to recount the story of the 6 VC’s Before Breakfast before ascending onto Hill 114 to explore the old base-camp of the MEF.

We end the day with visit to the Bengodi/Asmadan Vinyard for a tasting flight (foot passage ferry option for non-winers).

Wednesday 14 May 2025 – Gully Ravine Day

We will spend the whole day exploring Gully Ravine, starting at the Ottoman Nuri Yamut Memorial we will walk across the seaward cliffs to Gurkha Bluff, just above Y Beach. We will continue along Gully Spur, visiting Geoghegan’s Bluff and the football field for lunch. We will then continue to follow the ravine to Gully Beach. Exiting the ravine we will walk along the West Krithia to finish the day at Pink Farm CWGC Cemetery.

Thursday 15 May 2025 – Suvla Day

We will begin the morning on the once hotly contested Scimitar Hill (Hill 70) before following the Ottoman trench lines on to the top of the W Hills where we will get excellent views of both the Suvla and North Anzac battlefield. Walking down to Hetman Chair and Dead Man’s Gully, we will finish at Chocolate and Green Hill.

After a packed lunch at the museum in Buyuk Anafarta, we will walk from the Jandarma Memorial to Kidney Hill, Caribou Hill and then to Azmak CWGC Cemetery, also visiting the new Ottoman cemetery site on Kiretch Tepe. We will finish the day at Suvla Point and General Stopford’s HQ.

Friday 16 May 2025

Return to Istanbul or, Optional extension to the island of Imbros to explore the sites of Sir Ian Hamilton’s GHQ, Kephalos ‘K’ Beach, the Australian Field Bakery site, RNAS airfields and the journalist camp to name but a few.

Saturday 17 May 2025

Return to Istanbul for those who stayed for the optional day to Imbros.

Booking

Deposits can be paid via BACS transfer (IBAN if overseas) both account details are on the bottom of the booking form.

If you wish to pay by credit card, drop us an email and we will send you the relevant link.

Cheques can be made payable to “Battle Honours Ltd”

Battlefields & Legends: The Arab Revolt and the Legacy of Lawrence of Arabia in Jordan

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