Another key site is the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, a local mountain which is either named after Lawrence's book of the same name, or vice versa, depending on who you talk to.
And for those with more time on their hands there are many tented camps in the area.
A visit
to the ancient city of Petra in Jordan is a highlight of any trip to Jordan.
Making the approach to Petra down the 'siq' - a narrow, winding passageway through the mountains - is an experience in itself, especially when your guide is as entertaining as mine was. Mahmoud's knowledge of 'The Rose City' was matched only by his dazzling array of jokes and anecdotes.
But
exploring the siq is a mere prelude to the point where, as you turn that last
corner, the Treasury tantalisingly reveals itself.
Seen
for the first time, the treasury's carved edifice, hewn from the sandstone
rock, is a truly impressive, if strangely familiar sight, having stared out
from countless travel guides and brochures - not to mention Hollywood romps like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
But
there's a lot more to Petra than the Treasury.
While Mahmoud gagged his way up the mountain, his energy levels buoyed by his 60-a-day cigarette habit and the seven sugars he'd been spooning into his regular cups of tea, I hung on for dear life as my donkey reluctantly slip-slided up the narrow mountain pathway while it looked for a good spot to buck its heavy load over the edge and make a bolt for freedom.
But it
was all worth it. Wandering around the Monastery and taking in the amazing
panoramas, having topped up my tea levels in the cave café while Mahmoud traded
tales and jokes with the other guides, was a truly amazing experience.
On our second last day we had the chance to try a Desert Safari. I was a little nervous having heard stories of jeeps tumbling onto their sides and hurtling down dunes at 100 miles an hour, but it turned out to be a fantastic experience.
We piled into our 4x4s and our charming guide drove us into the desert an hour outside Dubai. It was a relief to have a respite from the skyscrapers and construction work in the city. The scenery was amazing, with perfect sand dunes and camels walking by in single file.
We then arrived at Bediun style candlelit camp, where we had henna tattoos and a barbecue dinner. Pictured below is a belly dancer who managed to get a few of the guys' hips moving!
The group flew back on a British Airways night flight on Tuesday, happy, slightly saddle-sore and full of activity ideas for their clients travelling to Dubai.