Family Adventure to Jordan

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. 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’; an essential for pre-vacation viewing to get children into the spirit of adventure! Accompanied by your guide, wind your way through the Siq, past the Treasury and into the main site, where the dramatic vistas, colorful caves and mysterious temples are sure to engage the whole family. In the evening, some families like to add Petra Kitchen, a chance to cook and then sample from traditional Arabic food.

You will then drive out to Wadi Rum, where you will journey 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 camp where your family will spend the night under the stars.

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.

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.