THE LOST CITY OF PETRA - FAMILY HOLIDAY

9 days from GBP1,169 to GBP1,349 including flights
Tripcode: FMJ

Countries Visited: Jordan

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Average Review Rating: from 8 reviews.

James Marsh

THE LOST CITY OF PETRA - FAMILY HOLIDAY

Written October 2011
We thoroughly enjoyed this holiday, it was a memorable experience for both adults and children. It was our first Exodus holiday and we immediately ordered a brochure to plan our next trip on our return. Jordan was a fantastic place to visit with a stunning scenery and very friendly people. I would thoroughly recommend this trip!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
There were many highlights during this action packed week - Petra, the Dead sea, snorkelling in Aqaba. However we all enjoyed the day and night in Wadi Rum the most. Our guide suggested paying extra to have an extended jeep excursion which was good advice. All the children and many adults slept under the stars - an amazing experience!
What did you think of your group leader?
Danny our guide was fantastic. He was enthusiastic, extremely knowledgeable and great with the children. He was full of fascinating information about his country and the Jordanian way of life. His advice regarding restaurants and additional extras was always sound.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
If flying separately from the group it might be worth organising your visa before travelling. We had to queue for almost an hour on arrival which was not ideal after a long overnight flight. It was cool in the evenings and we needed jumpers. A couple of medium sized back packs were very handy for the coach. Some of the coach journeys were several hours long and it may be worth taking something to keep children entertained. There is a DVD player on the coach.
Susan Taylor

THE LOST CITY OF PETRA - FAMILY HOLIDAY

Written June 2011
My daughter and I loved this trip - beautiful landscapes, a range of things to do and great company. I could never have gained such insight into Jordan in one week travelling on our own - our guide was fantastic.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Camel trekking in the Wadi Rum early in the morning and the majesty of Petra glowing pink in the sun.
What did you think of your group leader?
Fantastic: extremely knowledgeable, patient, with a fabulous sense of humour and - with 5 of his own children - great with the kids.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Don't stress about any part of the trip - it is well organised, well paced, interesting, diverse and fun.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I could have spent much more time in Wadi Rum, really, I just loved it. Consider doing a day's camel trek as part of the package.
Barbara Roemmele

THE LOST CITY OF PETRA - FAMILY HOLIDAY

Written April 2011
I had gone expecting Petra to be the highlight but was bowled over by all the activities being interesting and enjoyable . How can one small country have so much to see and do , one memorable experience after another.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Walking out of the Siq in Petra atnight by candlelight ; waking up in the desert ; the amazing fish in the Red sea and bagpipe players in the ampitheatre in Jerash!
What did you think of your group leader?
What a great guy, knowledgable , tolerant of children , would arrange anything ,he took us to Petra at night and organised our boat trip and our trip to Jerash when the gladiator show was on.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Take a sleeping bag to the desert ,take a fleece and sunblock and go because it was well worth it.The Dead sea is just a strange experience .
Is there anything else you would like to add?
My son who is 13 really enjoyed it ; he rode a horse a donkey and a camel in 2 days .
Julia Marie Carmel Nora Allen

THE LOST CITY OF PETRA - FAMILY HOLIDAY

Written February 2011
A real adventure holiday for children and an interesting, engaging and rewarding holiday for parents. The trip had the right mix of culture and fun so that everyone was entertained throughout.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Walking down the Siq and seeing the Treasury of Petra before us was just wonderful - better than in the guide books. Or walking out the Bedouin camp in the desert so we could gaze at the stars in total darkness - just magical. Or maybe jumping off the boat into the Red Sea to snorkel and see colourful fish dart around in the blue water. All memorable and inspirational.
What did you think of your group leader?
Raid was a good guide and knew his stuff but the group was great too and we all got on well and had a fun.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Remember to take a beach bag/overnight bag to take into the desert with you as you won't want to take your suitcase there and get everything sandy. It can be cold in Jordan in Feb too so have a few jumpers to hand for warmth.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Go! You won't regret it.
Jonathan Lea

THE LOST CITY OF PETRA FAMILY HOLIDAY

Written August 2009
Really enjoyed the trip, excellant guide. Highlights definately Petra/Wadi Rum.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Visit to Petra was spectacular and night at Wadi Rum also excellant
What did you think of your group leader?
Doghan (sorry about spelling) was very good. His recommendation of going to Jerash on day one rather than the last day worked very well. Did a great job of getting us on to the ferry to Egypt.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
A lot of driving to get to Petra but worth it.
Aqaba is a bit disappointing
Is there anything else you would like to add?
The Aqaba part of the trip did not really work. Suggest work on finding a good beach hotel even though this may cost a bit more. We ended up paying quite a bit to go to a private beach and it was not really worth it.
More time in Petra/Wadi Rum would be better, arriving Aqaba later.
Deborah Raymond

THE LOST CITY OF PETRA FAMILY HOLIDAY

Written November 2008
An ideal holiday for a family with a lone teenager used to holidays with his brother. The trip was packed with lots of exciting and new experiences accompanied by a very knowledgeable but friendly guide who was particularly good with the teens.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Petra was amazing especially the first sight of the Treasury. Sleeping under the stars in the desert and seeing the sun rise were also unforgettable experiences.
What did you think of your group leader?
We couldn't praise him enough. He was incredibly organised and arranged a couple of extra picnics for us which were outside the itinerary but added to the enjoyment of the day. He was full of interesting tales which made each visit come alive. He was also happy to lead the more adventurous members of the party up rock formations in Wadi Rum to get a better view whereas we noticed other guides left their clients to scramble up on their own.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Do make sure you have good walking shoes in Petra as there is a lot of walking in the two days you are there. A walking pole is also a great help especially in the climb up to the monastery and if you have dodgy knees.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
This is the first time we have travelled with Exodus and we would definitely go again. We wanted to do something different and the Lost City of Petra trip certainly met all our expectations. We are already scanning the Exodus website to see where we can go next year.
Finlay McPherson

THE LOST CITY OF PETRA FAMILY HOLIDAY

Written April 2008
A great adventure & chance to experience a different culture.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
First glimpse of the Treasury at Petra from the Siq
Looking up at the starry night sky from our Bedouin camp in the Wadi Rum
Camel ride through the desert to the Bedouin village
The very weird feeling of floating in the Dead Sea
Seeing the Holy Land from the top of Mount Nebo
What did you think of your group leader?
Very good and supportive. Great with the children
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Some of the drives (eg Madaba to Petra and Aqaba to Amman) are pretty long so take plenty of things to keep yourselves occupied! Petra is a huge site so be prepared for quite a lot of walking around (5 / 6 miles plus) - and it can get very hot there with large areas without shade (it's well worth it though!). The further south you go the more conservatively the women dress and one can get some disapproving looks from the locals if, as a woman, you're not well covered eg long sleeves and long trousers as a minimum.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
All of the hotels except for the one in Aqaba (a Days Inn) were fine - clean and relatively comfortable. We were pleasantly surprised by the good quality of the food although it does get a little 'same-y' after a while. Lots of tomatoes, cucumber, bread, houmous, chicken, lamb and rice plus boiled eggs for breakfast and fish in Aqaba.
The trip to the desert and camping overnight in the Bedouin tent were highlights for everyone and quite a magical experience. There is a western style toilet on the camp and there are some mattresses to sleep on (foam of about 5 inches thick) so it's not too uncomfortable for one night.