Description
Jordan is in many ways the ultimate destination; it contains a multitude of things to see and do from the cultural and adventurous to the relaxing – all within a few hours drive of each other. Jordan’s people are wonderfully warm and remarkably welcoming and it’s natural beauty is simply stunning.
Your journey begins in Amman, a bustling city full of life and best explored on foot. Amman is perfectly located for exploring the Roman town of Jerash to the north – quite possibly the best preserved still is existence. The site is continually being excavated and offers a chance to take you back to the time when Jordan was the barbaric outpost of the Roman Empire and the vital trading hub between the wild and untamed yet mysterious East and the Roman West. With shops, temples, amphitheatres and the colonnaded agora, Jerash is an absolute marvel to behold.
It is always worth taking the King’s Highway to Petra rather than the newer Desert Highway, it winds through glorious wadis (valleys) and small towns. There are a number of interesting places to stop, such as the Crusader Castle at Kerak or the religious sites of Mt Nebo or Madaba.
Petra itself is an absolute gem – only rediscovered in 1812 by John Louis Burckhardt, it was the city of the Nabateans who before the Romans, cornered the trading routes between East and West. Accessed by a narrow canyon, the site has a multitude of things to see and so. A walk up the 1000 or so steps to the ‘Monastery’ is certainly worth the effort.
During your stay in Petra you will have the opportunity to escape the crowds and head to a more remote part of Jordan for the day. The walk from Dana Village to Feynan takes about 4-5 hours and is awash with stunning scenery and local farming Bedouins. The remarkable thing about Dana Nature Reserve is the sheer diversity on offer from when you start the walk to the finish. You walk through 3 distinct climatic zones, and with it see the geology, wildlife and temperature change with it. A short drive to the south lies Wadi Rum, famous for the scenery in ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ and offers spectacular geological marvels and sandstone spectacles. A drive through by 4 wheel drive is a real highlight. The Dead Sea is 400 metres below sea-level, and has drawn people to its ozone rich air, medicinal waters and UV filtered sunlight. The resorts on the banks are exceptional and it is the perfect relaxing end to a stay in Jordan.
Guide price
£2,330 Per Person
£2,330 Per person for 7 nights, based on 2 people sharing including Royal Jordanian international flights and transfers
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When to travel
The best time to visit Jordan is from March to May and September to November. The summers can be hot, but not excessively so and the winters can be cold, but acceptable. The Dead Sea can be up to four degrees warmer than the rest of the country.
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Location and directions
Jordan, Petra, Jerash, Amman, Dead Sea
How to get there
5 hour flight
