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4.7 out of 5

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A WEEK IN JORDAN

Jordan is a charming country and I would definitely recommend a visit.  The people are so welcoming (always saying ‘welcome to Jordan’!), friendly and speak a good level of English, even children as young as 6. I travelled with a very good tour firm, Exodus, and we were a group of 19, ranging from 24-65.  There were solos, siblings, friends and couples. We felt like we had known each other for years by day 4!  I definitely enjoyed travelling alone and highly recommend it.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra is obviously the highlight of Jordan yet it is difficult to explain in words and I doubt my pictures could justify the range of colours and stonework that was on display.  The striated rocks of red, pink, chocolate looked even more radiant once the sun had calmed down in the late afternoon.  The Treasury is Petra's most famous feature, depicted in the Indian Jones & the Last Crusade film, and is situated at the end of the narrow entrance, which itself has carvings and 'statues' lining its path.There was a lot of climbing and hiking to reach some of Petra's many tombs, dodging camels, donkeys and horses en route and you need to be prepared for thatm, but it's worth doing.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I was very fortunate to have an amazing guide for the whole tour, who brought Jordan alive with his humour and vast knowledge and love of his country. I was also lucky with my lovely tour group. 

Advice for Potential Travellers

 You need about 200 GBP to take with you as spending money. Go to Little Petra. This is unfortunately a place that is often forgotten by the tourists so it was quite deserted when we arrived. Again, fantastic views and I purchased many of my goods from the poorer Bedouins who ply their trade at the entrance.Food was very good though there wasn't so much variety. The mezze were addictive and the national dish is mansaaf (lamb with rice and yogurt). They love lamb and chicken. And rice. Lots of rice.  If you have meze you dont need a main. Massive portions.  In Aqaba there is more choice of fish and seafood. Don't pay more than 4JOD for a scarf!

A WEEK IN JORDAN

A great trip. I wouldent want tghis level of organisation all the time but having given in to it I felt we got a lot done in a relatively short space of time. The pacing was good so that just as we got used to one amazing aspect, another came along.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking on our own in Petra and watching the sun go down in Wadi Rum.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very professional. He gave a close and personal tour whilst keeping personal thoughts on sometimes tricky political matters secret. His knowledge was rounded and excellent and his specialist architectural knowledge very useful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Not really. I think the trip notes are pretty comprehensive. But take a plug!

A WEEK IN JORDAN

A well put-together trip with a good selection of the jewels of Jordan.

Most Inspirational Moment

7 Pillars of Wisdom in the Wadi Rum, Petra - the Treasury and the Monastery, Petra by night - walking through the Siq and seeing the treasury for the first time, Floating in the Dead Sea, Snorkelling in the Red Sea - coral wildlife and a submerged American anti-aircraft vehicle under the waves, Jerash, sleeping around a camp fire in the desert... the whole trip was good in beautifully eroded landscapes...

Thoughts on Group Leader

Khaled was perfect for the job. Good knowledge, of course, but he interacted very well and professionally with the entire group, has a great sense of humour and kept us on track with the Petra walks and selecting local restaurants for dinner. Can't recommend him highly enough.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Amman: round 2-pin plug (European style). Petra+Aqaba: 3 pin plug (UK style) but not sure about the voltage (phone seemed to be charging for hours longer than normal). No kettles in any hotel room. Take a bath plug. Bobble hat and gloves for the desert night - esp if sleeping under the stars. ATMs or Cash Exchanges everywhere we went (in towns), travellers cheques taken nowhere(!), $ welcome.Lack of alcohol in most places (except Aqaba) - food and bar bills often have 10% service charge and 16% tax added on top of the price shown - this drops to 10% plus 7% tax in Aqaba ('tax-free zone'). Walking boots recommended for Petra, some places - viewpoints etc - might need a head for heights (but they're not too bad generally). November holiday = early starts, dark by 5.00pm so antiquities etc close about 4pm. Desert was cold - November nights, it actually gets even colder first thing in the morning before heating up again. Can be cold in the shade everywhere - take a fleece if you'll be out all day/in the canyons etc, even whilst walking (unless you're Scottish and can handle the cold).

A WEEK IN JORDAN

Just the right amount of time to have a great taste of this amazing country and seeing the gems that it has to offer.  A lot of fantastic experiences and places in one week.

Most Inspirational Moment

My favourite place was the Wadi Rum, it felt so remote from everywhere and sleeping under the stars is highly recommended!!  The Dead Sea was also an incredible place, floating in the salty water - don't get it in your eyes though!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our tour guide, Zuhair, was fab; passionate, informative, caring and humorous.  He went out of his way to make sure that we were all ok and had everything we needed.  He got to know all of us enough to make sure that we each got the best out of our trip. 

Advice for Potential Travellers

We went on the trip in October, and the weather was hot without being too hot.  Some of the days involved quite a bit of walking around Petra which would have been more difficult if very hot.

A WEEK IN JORDAN

We have just returned from one of our best holidays.Jordan is diverse ,every day of the holiday brought a special moment ranging from relaxing in the Dead sea to walking into Petra by candlelight and waking up in the Wadi Rum desert riding out on a camel to watch the sunrise and by lunchtime we were snorkelling in the Red Sea.

Most Inspirational Moment

It is difficult to pick one inspirational  moment because every day had a highlight.Petra is magical ,we saw it initally by candlelight ,then by daylight and on our third day climbed to look down on it.However I would not want to miss out on the Dead sea,having a mud wrap and then floating in the salty waters.I did not want to leave- it was so unusual.Sitting around a campfire in the Wadi Rum sipping tea and listening to Bedouins sing and then when lights out came climbing to a sand dune to watch the Milky Way.The boat trip in Aquaba when we snorkelled looking at fish coral and an an old sunken tank was lovely especially when you could lie on deck with a glass of wine eating a lovely meal cooked on the boat.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Danny was great .We had a great group and had a huge amount of fun.He was knowledgeable and available to deal with any issues or queries.When we got to Mount Nebo[the burial site of Moses and from where God showed him the Promised Land],Danny had the passage from the Bible ready so that one of the group could read the piece from the bible where God describes what land the Israelites would have.It was very moving but really brought the history to life.He gave us an insight into what it was like to be a Jordanian today and gave us an insight into the hopes and aspirations[as well as the trails and tribulations] that face this lovely country.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Jordan may be more expensive than you think.While not more expensive that the Uk it is more comparable than you might think.Alcohol is not easily available a lot of restaurants do not serve it.However Danny was able to direct us to restaurants in Petra that served alcohol and Aquaba was the one town where it was much more freely available.

A WEEK IN JORDAN

brilliant varied holiday and absolutely great company and guide. However a few more lunch options would be welcome as not everyone can eat two huge meals a day!!

Most Inspirational Moment

floating in the dead sea, walking round to a view point above petra,  and swimming in the red sea tho it was pretty hairy with the wind making you swm on the spot!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

great very knowledgeable but a bit too pushy re religion

Advice for Potential Travellers

take a travel kettle and a big water bottle you will save £££s

A WEEK IN JORDAN

A brilliant trip – the itinerary was jam-packed with some amazing sights and experiences, and we had a lovely tour group.  The two days in Petra were fantastic – although some of the walks weren’t exactly "leisurely" at times, they were well worth it for seeing The Monastery and Petra from up high.

A WEEK IN JORDAN

A Week in Jordan – A FANTASTIC Week in Jordan! A jam-packed week touring Jordan, taking in all the highlights.  Wadi Rum, Jerash, the Dead Sea, Amman, the Red Sea and the Awe Inspiring Petra!

Most Inspirational Moment

There were a few top class moments... Our first glimpse of the Treasury and the view of the Monastery.The rarely visited view of the Treasury - from above!Petra at night.The ruins of Jerash.Camping in Wadi Rum, desert meal and the beautiful clear sky. Floating in the Dead Sea, Snorkelling in the Red Sea. 

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader, Mo, was excellent. A historian who loved his country, history and archaeology. He explained everything in great depth, spent time to answer our questions and looks after us impeccably. He also organised a private yacht for us in the Red Sea, took us to fabulous restaurants and took the adventurous of us to the top of the Treasury for a fabulous and rarely visit view.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just go. We had a great time and would have no qualms about recommending to a friend.

A WEEK IN JORDAN

A good trip, with the choice of sights in the country exactly what we wanted.  A lot was covered – don’t expect lots of lie-ins on this trip!  Petra was the star attraction when we booked and the trip spent a good amount of time here with excellent coverage and options.

Most Inspirational Moment

The first sight of the Treasury at Petra was awesome.  We did it by night, as recommended by the tour guide, which was an excellent tip.  The whole experience of Petra exceeded the high expectations we had!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Enthusiast, knowledgeable, engaging - although he sometimes struggled with time management.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Jordan is an excellent country full of interesting sights and deep history, and the people are very friendly and welcoming.  It would be best to have some Jordanian currency on you at arrival and not rely on local facilities.  Our flight times also meant that as a week off from work there was little downtime on returning.  If you get motion sick, come prepared with tablets for the Red Sea and desert 4x4s.  Finally, have a great time!

A WEEK IN JORDAN

It would be hard to think of a more varied and inspiring trip encompassing the ancient world, natural history, lovely local people and fine cuisine. Our guide really was a polymath of inspiration, knowledge and good humour.

Most Inspirational Moment

The blissful silence and exquisite colours of Wadi Rum and the desert Bedouin camp reminded one of how much simple pleasures are still central to the human experience and our contemplative side.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent - a man for all seasons and travellors with asense of adventure.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Try to do a few "local" things yourself. There's plenty of opportunity.