An amazing week with a fabulous group of people and great guide. The trip is planned to take you... Sharon GRAHAM, 2019 See more reviews
Found this to be an amazing trip, Petra and Wadi Rum were both amazing places and I'd have... Steven Barnett, 2019 See more reviews
We really enjoyed our week in this really interesting country. There was so much to see and do.... Vivienne Hodgins, 2019 See more reviews
We really enjoyed our week in this really interesting country. There was so much to see and do.... Vivienne Hodgins, 2019 See more reviews
This trip exceeded our expectations. It was a great mix of cultural visits with active elements.... Elaine Richards, 2019 See more reviews
An excellent introduction to a welcoming and fascinating country. There are varied landscapes and... Douglas Johnston, 2019 See more reviews
This trip was excellent in every way. The itinerary is very well put together so we saw... Nadine Born, 2019 See more reviews
A full week discovering Jordan from Amman City and the ruins of Jerash, 2 days exploring Petra,... Maria Branton, 2019 See more reviews
A full week discovering Jordan from Amman City and the ruins of Jerash, 2 days exploring Petra,... Maria Branton, 2019 See more reviews
Itinerary Include flights Expand all London to London Day 1 Depart London for Amman; transfer to Amman hotel. Fly to Amman; transfer to Amman hotel. The hotel is approximately a 40 minute transfer from the airport.Comfortable Hotel Day 2 Visit Jerash then Amman city tour This morning we drive north to Jerash, known as Gerasa in ancient times. This was one of the ten wealthy, self-governing cities of the Decapolis during Roman times, and was famous throughout the Roman world for the luxury of its lifestyle. Buried for centuries under blown sand, Jerash is the only city of the Decapolis to have survived, with a dramatic oval forum, colonnaded main streets which remarkably have the drains still intact, two theatres and the impressive temple of Zeus. After a good look around we head back to Amman for a city tour including the Citadel, the Roman Theatre and the old city.Standard Hotel Meals included: Breakfast Day 3 Drive down King's Highway to Petra via Mt Nebo, Madaba and Kerak. Today is a long driving day down the King's Highway which takes us up and down huge 'wadis' (valleys). There are several stops of interest en route including Madaba, known as the city of the mosaics, Mt Nebo and Kerak, which is a magnificent fortified town. Further south we reach the magnificent city of Petra; Jordan's premier historic site and one of the world's most outstanding ancient cities.Standard Hotel Meals included: Breakfast Days 4-5 Two days exploring Petra including optional hikes Two days to explore Petra, the so called rose-red city, 'half as old as time'. Petra was hidden for centuries until the Swiss explorer Burckhardt made his great discovery in 1812. It was founded by the Nabateans, an Arab tribe that arrived here in the 6th century BC. Building at Petra began in the third century BC and continued through the Roman period, financed by taxes levied on the desert caravans. Two features of Petra are unique: firstly, it is a city made defensible by being built down a series of chasms, rather than on a hilltop. Secondly, it is built directly into the rock - beautiful red and yellow sandstone carved into the most impressive facades which glow in the brilliant sunlight. To enter Petra we must begin by walking down a narrow chasm, known as the Siq, surrounded by high cliffs on either side. Unveiled at the end of the Siq is El Khazneh, the Treasury. This is just the first breathtaking sight of a remarkable day. Continuing to the centre of the city, we pass the houses and tombs of the rich citizens and the remarkable scale of the site begins to unveil itself. A optional walk can then be done up 750 steps to El Deir, the monastery, with its superb facade topped by a huge urn. On the second day your guide will take you into the site for either a hike up to the High Place of sacrifice or for free time to explore the city further. Only a few people attempt to visit the High Place as it can be quite arduous and is not recommended for those who are unsure of their fitness or are uncomfortable with heights. However, those who do make it to the top are rewarded with wonderful views over parts of the site visited on the previous day.Standard Hotel Meals included: Breakfast Day 6 Drive to Wadi Rum desert; 4WD excursion and overnight in a Bedouin camp. This morning there is the option to take a guided tour through Little Petra or you can relax at our hotel before we join the modern Desert Highway and make our way south to Wadi Rum. The purpose of Little Petra is not clear however archaeologists believe it was probably a suburb of Petra where visiting traders on the silk route may have stayed. Today we enter the natural world heritage site of Wadi Rum where dramatic sandstone mountains rise from the sandy desert floor is where Lawrence of Arabia and Prince Faisal assembled the Arab tribes for the attack on Aqaba in the First World War and also where sections of the 1962 epic film were shot. After checking into our private Exodus camp our Bedouin hosts take us for around a 2-hour 4x4 jeep trip to explore some of the highlights of the protected area. We go to the main popular sights, have time to sample bedouin tea and then watch the sunset from the vantage point of a rock formation. From here we return to our camp where we enjoy Bedouin hospitality with a traditional dinner called Zarb which is cooked underground. After dinner we learn about Bedouin culture and music through interacting with the family who run the camp. Permanent Bedouin tents Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 7 Morning in Wadi Rum; drive to Aqaba; relax by the Red Sea We wake amidst the dramatic desert scenery and then make our way on to Aqaba, Jordan's port and holiday resort, famous for beautiful coral reefs. There is time to relax on a local beach resort with transport and entrance included. You can add to the experience by hiring snorkelling equipment and swimming over the coral reef looking out for colourful fish. This can be arranged and paid for on the day at the resort. (10 JD at time of publishing) You will walk along a jetty and get in from a small ladder to ensure you don't walk on the coral. There are several good restaurants in Aqaba for our evening meal together.Standard Hotel Meals included: Breakfast Day 8 Drive from Aqaba to the Dead Sea Leaving the Red sea behind we will head to the Dead sea which is one of the most fascinating places on earth. Free time to experience floating and trying the dead sea mud then cooling off in the swimming pool. This evening there will be a group dinner to celebrate your time in Jordan and say your farewells. Comfortable Hotel Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 9 Transfer to international airport. Transfer directly to the international aiport for your flight home. This journey takes around an hour or less and does not need to pass through Amman so it avoids the city traffic. Meals included: Breakfast
Jordan Visas are required by most nationalities, including British, and can be obtained at the border or Amman airport. At time of print, visa fees (usually 40JOD) have been waived for all nationalities travelling to Jordan with a tour operator and spending a minimum of 2 nights in country. Our airport representative will meet and assist you with obtaining the free visa on arrival in Jordan at Customs & Immigration. He will be carrying an Exodus sign. For more information on the free Jordan Visa, please see the link below:http://international.visitjordan.com/MediaCenter/News/JordanianGovernmen...
Jordan There are no mandatory vaccination requirements. Recommended vaccinations are: Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid.
Hotels and Camp We spend 2 nights in a 4-star hotel in Amman, 3 nights in a standard hotel in Petra, 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Aqaba and the final night in a 5-star hotel at the Dead sea. We also have one night in a desert camp in Wadi Rum. The private camp is for the sole use of the Exodus group and offers an unforgettable experience. Throughout the tour we use hotels with en suite facilities and air conditioning. Some hotels have more facilities than others however it is always good to keep in mind that the star rating in Jordan is quite different to what you may expect at home. Sometimes we may use less centrally located hotels in the interests of comfort. Accommodation in Petra is limited and demands on the infrastructure are high; this creates occasional problems with hot water and plumbing for all hotels. In general, the hotels in Petra are of an older style and more basic in comparison with the rest of Jordan. At the Wadi Rum camp there are traditional style tents equipped with basic beds, sheets and blankets. There are plumbed toilets and basins, and simple shower facilities with (limited) hot water. Single supplements are available for this trip however cannot be guaranteed at Wadi Rum. Please enquire at the time of booking for details and up-to-date prices.
Reviewed December 2019 Sharon GRAHAM Trip: A Week in Jordan Team Jordon 23 Nov-1 Dec An amazing week with a fabulous group of people and great guide. The trip is planned to take you through that gentle build up of activity on the first and second day to the much more strenuous exertion of days 4,5 & to a lesser degree day 6, before bringing you back down to the more restful experience of swimming/snorkelling in the Red Sea then floating and mud bathing at the Dead Sea. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Petra came high up on the list but there was something everywhere (don't do a trip with only one day at Petra if you can avoid you will miss so much). The most fun was had with the mud at the Dead Sea (an experience never to forget)! What did you think of your group leader? Nidal is full of knowledge about his country that he is more than happy to share with all to enhance our understanding and help appreciate what we were seeing. He took care when needed and I am sure did more behind the scenes to keep the trip flowing smoothly but also gave us that bit of space. I am sure he knows everyone in Jordon personally and knows all of us in the group too after our week! Do you have any advice for potential travellers? In late November it goes from comfortably warm during the day to quite cold at night, because of the sudden drop in temperature when the sun goes down (still warmer than UK!), so don't forget to bring warm clothes, for those who feel the cold, gloves, hat, maybe even a hot water bottle for Wadi Rum Camp (plus Jeep and camel ride). Is there anything else you would like to add? For those thinking of this trip the walking in Petra can be a little tricky for those with a fear of heights or steep drops to the side of you. Be prepared to have to put in some serious strenuous effort to the climbs in Petra if you want to see some of the most spectacular views down on the hidden city. My thanks to all those who were on this trip for being great company.
Reviewed December 2019 Sharon Caton Trip: A Week in Jordan Excellent Great trip, only went to see Petra but Jordan is so much more. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Wadi rum, the people are amazing. Sleeping under the stars and the sunrise and sunset are spectacular. What did you think of your group leader? He made the whole week exciting, his enthusiasm and sence of humour made the holiday. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? No need, guide took care of everything Thank you Ibrahim Isbitani.
Reviewed November 2019 Steven Barnett Trip: A Week in Jordan Amazing Found this to be an amazing trip, Petra and Wadi Rum were both amazing places and I'd have loved to spend a little longer there! What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Probably the first time you walk into Petra, sleeping under the stars in the desert was great as well. What did you think of your group leader? Our group leader Ibrahim was perfect. Funny, informative and new the best places for food. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? The trip notes over exaggerate the need for warm clothes. I went in November and was fine with a thin jumper and I had a thermal training top for the night in the desert. Some of the older people got a little cold staying out in the desert, so coats could be needed for some. Is there anything else you would like to add? Go to Jordan
Reviewed November 2019 Vivienne Hodgins Trip: A Week in Jordan A wonderful week in Jordan We really enjoyed our week in this really interesting country. There was so much to see and do. We enjoyed the Roman city at Jerash, Amman sites including the Jordan museum, Mount Nebo, Karak castle, Petra for two days which is the right amount of time. Also Little Petra and the Neolithic village, the Rift Valley, the Bedouin camp was experience at Wadi Rum which was great, swimming and snorkelling in the Red Sea at Aqaba and finally the Dead Sea experience. Only one long day in the bus but we made a few stops so it wasn’t boring. Hotels were good, food was excellent. Not much alcohol but lemon and mint drinks were good. Hiking in Petra was fun...we all did the treks. Jordan is a very friendly country....we felt safe at all times. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Hiking at Petra, the Bedouin camp and the camel ride at sunset, swimming in the Red Sea and covering ourselves in mud at the Dead Sea. What did you think of your group leader? Ibrahim was fantastic ,a five star leader. He was so knowledgeable, experienced, friendly, alert to the needs of each group member, always smiling. We were very lucky to have had him as our tour guide. He took us to great places to eat. He made the holiday. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Go!!!!Jordan is a really interesting and varied country. We took some dinars ...ATMs are available everywhere. Take reusable drinking bottles....there is water in the bus. We weren’t cold in the Bedouin tent.....most people slept out under the stars. A sleeping bag liner would be good...there is a bottom sheet and blankets but no top sheet. Good to go a day early if you can to go to the museum....very informative. Good walking trainers are necessary for Petra...the walks are a real highlight. Take an old swimming costume for the Dead Sea mud...mine was stained by the mud. Is there anything else you would like to add? Although it is only one week it feels like a real break as it is very different. There are early morning starts but not too many. I am really glad I went to that part of the world....the scenery is spectacular at times.
Reviewed November 2019 Vivienne Hodgins Trip: A Week in Jordan A wonderful week in Jordan We really enjoyed our week in this really interesting country. There was so much to see and do. We enjoyed the Roman city at Jerash, Amman sites including the Jordan museum, Mount Nebo, Karak castle, Petra for two days which is the right amount of time. Also Little Petra and the Neolithic village, the Rift Valley, the Bedouin camp was experience at Wadi Rum which was great, swimming and snorkelling in the Red Sea at Aqaba and finally the Dead Sea experience. Only one long day in the bus but we made a few stops so it wasn’t boring. Hotels were good, food was excellent. Not much alcohol but lemon and mint drinks were good. Hiking in Petra was fun...we all did the treks. Jordan is a very friendly country....we felt safe at all times. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Hiking at Petra, the Bedouin camp and the camel ride at sunset, swimming in the Red Sea and covering ourselves in mud at the Dead Sea. What did you think of your group leader? Ibrahim was fantastic ,a five star leader. He was so knowledgeable, experienced, friendly, alert to the needs of each group member, always smiling. We were very lucky to have had him as our tour guide. He took us to great places to eat. He made the holiday. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Go!!!!Jordan is a really interesting and varied country. We took some dinars ...ATMs are available everywhere. Take reusable drinking bottles....there is water in the bus. We weren’t cold in the Bedouin tent.....most people slept out under the stars. A sleeping bag liner would be good...there is a bottom sheet and blankets but no top sheet. Good to go a day early if you can to go to the museum....very informative. Good walking trainers are necessary for Petra...the walks are a real highlight. Take an old swimming costume for the Dead Sea mud...mine was stained by the mud. Is there anything else you would like to add? Although it is only one week it feels like a real break as it is very different. There are early morning starts but not too many. I am really glad I went to that part of the world....the scenery is spectacular at times.
Reviewed November 2019 Elaine Richards Trip: A Week in Jordan Breathtaking Adventure This trip exceeded our expectations. It was a great mix of cultural visits with active elements. There was tremendous variety packed into an 8 day holiday. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? There were 2. The moment when you first see the Treasury at the end of the Siq in Petra and climbing up to the high point and seeing the Treasury from above What did you think of your group leader? Mohammad was a brilliant guide who obviously loved his country and wanted to show it to us in all its glory. He went the extra mile inorder to do this, for example getting us into the roman amphitheatre just as it was closing and more importantly supporting his group in a situation that made it very difficult for himself at great personal risk. The group we were part of was a good one but Mohammad made it into a family. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Be prepared for the desert experience with appropriate clothes, bedding and towel. Is there anything else you would like to add? This was am amazing holiday and I would recommend it everyone!
Reviewed November 2019 Douglas Johnston Trip: A Week in Jordan Petra and so much more An excellent introduction to a welcoming and fascinating country. There are varied landscapes and fantastic historical sites. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? So many, Hadrian’s Arch at Jerash, St George’s Church in Madaba (don’t miss the chapel at the rear with the painting of the Madonna and Child with the ‘helping hand’), the Treasury, tombs and Monastery of Petra. I did love Wadi Rum however, it’s a special place. What did you think of your group leader? Our group leader was Muayad Mesmar. He has great pride in his country and the very few times he didn’t have an answer to our endless questions he quickly found out. He did everything to make our stay enjoyable and ensure that we experienced everyday Jordan as well as the sights. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? You’ll need mosquito repellent at Aqaba and the Dead Sea, not too bad elsewhere. We didn’t find the walks at Petra to the Monastery and High Place of sacrifice difficult; but you do need to carry plenty water 1.5 – 2 litres, buy it before you go in. Is there anything else you would like to add? We felt totally safe the whole time we were in Jordan; and the people are very friendly.
Reviewed November 2019 Gillian Hoile Trip: A Week in Jordan A week in Jordan An excellent itinerary which was varied and interesting. Plenty of history with good hotels and excellent food. The local people were friendly and helpful. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Entering Petra with the magnificence of the Treasury. Also the jeep safari in Wadi Rum. What did you think of your group leader? Mohammed Aziz had an excellent knowledge of the history of Jordan however he was rather disorganised regarding timings and there were far too many coach stops which were unnecessary and resulted in a delay to significant sights such as The Dead Sea. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? All forms of clothing are allowed in Jordan(shorts are fine). We did not even have to cover our heads when entering religious sights however I would recommend a headscarf for the jeep safari and warm clothes for the overnight stay in the desert. Is there anything else you would like to add? Please be aware that there are only 2 toilets in the desert for women and these were not cleaned! You need to bring wipes to wash with or a towel for a shower although I would not recommend this as the floors in the toilet block are dusty and dirty. I would suggest that the toilets are cleaned from a hygiene point of view especially as there were around 13 women in our group!
Reviewed November 2019 Nadine Born Trip: A Week in Jordan Fabulous trip This trip was excellent in every way. The itinerary is very well put together so we saw everything we wanted to. Our guide Muayad was wonderful and really looked after us and is very knowledgeable about his country. The coach and driver were also exceptional. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Viewing The Treasury at Petra for the first time. Witnessing sunrise in the desert on a camel. What did you think of your group leader? Excellent.
Reviewed November 2019 Maria Branton Trip: A Week in Jordan A week in Jordan Oct-Nov 2019 A full week discovering Jordan from Amman City and the ruins of Jerash, 2 days exploring Petra, Wadi Rum, eating and sleeping at a Bedouin camp, watching the sunset and sunrise. Snorkelling in the Red sea, where sadly the coral is now bleached and floating in the Dead Sea. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? I loved Petra, so much to see there. The climb to the High Sacrifice was a little tough but so worth it for the view. Wadi Rum was wonderful, very peaceful and lying on the sand seeing the starry night sky was fabulous. Our penultimate night group dinner in Aqaba was fabulous and really should be the last night as dinner at the Holiday Inn on the last night was disappointing What did you think of your group leader? Mohammed Aziz was incredible. He kept us on track, informed us of our times, places we were visiting and was a fountain of knowledge in all the places we visited. A kind and caring tour leader who made sure we were all happy, fed and watered. I would thoroughly recommend a tour with him as your guide. Our driver was patient and helpful throughout the trip. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Arrive a day early in Amman, as the flight on Royal Jordanian gets in very late. That would give you time to acclimatise and settle in. Don’t expect everything to work like clockwork. The Middle East does not operate that way...but you will achieve everything you have been promised. Just relax and enjoy every moment of this great journey. Is there anything else you would like to add? The Holiday Inn Hotel is fabulous but the dinner atmosphere is awful after all the wonderful evenings we had elsewhere. Exodus could consider making the last group dinner with the tour leader as one of the 2 included meals rather than the canteen like buffet on the last night. That left a bad impression and memory with me. Anticlimactic!!
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