Description
Being only a short 5-hour flight from London, Jordan offers the perfect getaway for families. Your journey begins in the capital, Amman, where you will visit the Roman city of Jerash, once a significant trading hub in the Eastern Roman Empire and now a beautifully preserved reminder of the grandeur of Roman architecture and way of life. For families, Jerash offers a recreated chariot race in the Hippodrome along with a demonstration of Roman Soldiers and gladiator fights. You will return to Amman and take a walking tour with a guide through some of the more interesting parts of Amman, offering the chance to learn about the city’s heritage and customs.
You will then drive to Petra, which was made famous in ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ and essential for pre-holiday viewing to get children into the spirit of adventure! You will enter Petra on horseback, before walking into the site with your own guide and visiting some of the more remote tombs and facades which Petra has to offer.
You will then drive out to Wadi Rum, where you will drive by 4x4 into the Desert stopping off at sand dunes where children (and parents) can enjoy the wonderful sensation of dune running! After watching sunset in the desert you will drive to your own private camp in the middle of the desert where your family will spend the night under the stars. For many this is the highlight of your time in Jordan. You will have your own servant who will prepare a BBQ before you retire to your comfortable private tent for the night - the camp has been custom designed to offer the best standards possible with total exclusivity.
Your journey concludes in the Kempinski Ishtar on the Dead Sea, a hotel which has a Kids Club, Tennis Courts and 9 Swimming Pools. It is the perfect end to an action packed and memorable week away.
Guide price
£8,495 Per Family
£8,495 Price based on a family of 4 for 7 nights, including Royal Jordanian international flights, activities as described and transfers by private driver in a 7 seater minivan. Based on departures for 2011.
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When to travel
For a small country, Jordan has an extraordinary range of climates. The best time to visit climate-wise is in spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), when the daytime temperatures aren't too extreme. April is probably the best month, when temperatures are warm and wildflowers are in bloom. March can be cold and rainy in the north but is balmy by the Gulf of Aqaba and the Dead Sea.
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Location and directions
Jordan, Amman, Petra, Dead Sea, Wadi Rum
5 minute drive from downtown
How to get there
5 hour flight, 30 min transfer
