Jerash
Walk in the footsteps of gladiators at Roman Jerash.
This holiday to Jordan is designed to appeal to both teenagers and younger children, balancing culture with activities and leisure to ensure that all family members are kept engaged throughout.
Walk in the footsteps of gladiators at Roman Jerash.
Step into the world of Indiana Jones and explore the once lost city of Petra.
Explore the deserts of Wadi Rum, and meet a local shepherd and his flock.
Bob like a cork in the Dead Sea – the lowest place on earth.
Jordan is a wonderful family destination. Easy to get around and only five hours flight from the UK, it offers the perfect introduction to the culture, people and history of the Middle East. A holiday can be tailored to suit both teenagers and younger children, balancing culture with activities to ensure that all family members are kept engaged throughout.
Day 1
Amman
Day 2
Amman - Petra
Day 3
Petra
Day 4
Petra - Aqaba
Day 5 - 6
Aqaba
Day 7
Aqaba - Dead Sea
Day 8
Dead Sea
Day 9
Amman
Day 1
Amman
Day 2
Amman - Petra
Step into the world of Indiana Jones and explore the once lost city of Petra.
Day 3
Petra
Day 4
Petra - Aqaba
The southern tip of Jordan is home to the cosmopolitan city of Aqaba, located on the Red Sea. A perfect spot for a few days relaxing and enjoying some diving or water sports.
Day 5 - 6
Aqaba
Day 7
Aqaba - Dead Sea
Day 8
Dead Sea
Bob like a cork in the Dead Sea – the lowest place on earth.
Day 9
Amman
Travel north and transport yourselves back to Roman times at the beautifully preserved site of Jerash, where gladiators once did battle. Today, Jerash is the only place in the world where you can experience the reenactment of the Roman army, gladiators and chariot racing in the Hippodrome – a genuine Roman setting. Here the children can clamber over the ruins and climb the staircases.
Travelling to Jordan and not seeing Petra in unthinkable. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and, in 2007, was designated one of the Seven Wonders of the World alongside icons like Machu Picchu and the Great Wall of China. Getting to Petra is an adventure in itself, following the narrow route through the cliffs. Explore the caves, tombs and sandstone cliffs of Petra as you venture towards the Treasury and climb up towards the Monastery. The children may recognise this from Indiana Jones. Little legs may need to make use of a horse-drawn cart.
Adrenalin and desert adventure are served up next amidst the magical lunar-like scenery of Wadi Rum. Children will enjoy the opportunity to clamber here, to the top of the sand dunes only to roll back down, and repeat! Explore by 4WD jeep safari, camel or on foot. Whilst here find time to meet with a Bedouin family for a traditional lunch and spend time with a young shepherd as he tends to his flock, for a wonderful insight into their daily life.
The southern tip of Jordan is home to the cosmopolitan city of Aqaba, located on the Red Sea. A perfect spot for a few days relaxing and enjoying some diving or water sports. With only 26 kilometres of coastline, there isn’t an abundance of seaside resorts, but the hotels that are here are geared up for families with private beaches, water sports and kids clubs.
The Red Sea has temperatures that sit around 30 degrees, making it ideal for snorkelling. The area is a dedicated marine reserve and the best protected in the Middle East. Younger children may prefer a glass-bottomed boat trip out into the bay with a barbeque lunch on board.
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December to February is winter across the country. Snow is common around Petra and Amman and the mountainous central spine. This period has 70% of the average annual precipitation, although it is a very dry country. It is a good time to visit the coast around Aqaba and the Dead Sea, as it remains pleasantly warm and dry in the day.
December to February is winter across the country. Snow is common around Petra and Amman and the mountainous central spine. This period has 70% of the average annual precipitation, although it is a very dry country. It is a good time to visit the coast around Aqaba and the Dead Sea, as it remains pleasantly warm and dry in the day.
March is a good time to visit Jordan, with the main sites remaining fairly quiet and spring on it’s way. Nights in the desert remain cold, but it is very pleasant in the day.
April and May are the most popular times to visit Jordan, as the wildflowers carpet the country’s otherwise desolate slopes. It is a good time for hiking as it is not too hot generally. Temperatures are warm across the country, with it starting to get hot around the Dead Sea and Aqaba. We recommend getting up very early to see Petra at sunrise, before most tourists arrive.
April and May are the most popular times to visit Jordan, as the wildflowers carpet the country’s otherwise desolate slopes. It is a good time for hiking as it is not too hot generally. Temperatures are warm across the country, with it starting to get hot around the Dead Sea and Aqaba. We recommend getting up very early to see Petra at sunrise, before most tourists arrive.
June to August is the height of summer, with stifling temperatures across much of the country. However, it is a dry heat, with pleasantly warm evenings and mornings. By avoiding the middle of the day and taking lots of water, Jordan can still be enjoyed at this time of year. It is a quieter time of year so it is easier to reserve a spot in your favourite accommodation.
June to August is the height of summer, with stifling temperatures across much of the country. However, it is a dry heat, with pleasantly warm evenings and mornings. By avoiding the middle of the day and taking lots of water, Jordan can still be enjoyed at this time of year. It is a quieter time of year so it is easier to reserve a spot in your favourite accommodation.
June to August is the height of summer, with stifling temperatures across much of the country. However, it is a dry heat, with pleasantly warm evenings and mornings. By avoiding the middle of the day and taking lots of water, Jordan can still be enjoyed at this time of year. It is a quieter time of year so it is easier to reserve a spot in your favourite accommodation.
September to November is generally a very good time to visit Jordan, although autumn is often indistinct. Temperatures start to cool off at the end of September, and the first signs of rain appear towards the end of October. It is a perfect time to visit Aqaba, with warm waters accommodating turtles and eagle rays.
September to November is generally a very good time to visit Jordan, although autumn is often indistinct. Temperatures start to cool off at the end of September, and the first signs of rain appear towards the end of October. It is a perfect time to visit Aqaba, with warm waters accommodating turtles and eagle rays.
September to November is generally a very good time to visit Jordan, although autumn is often indistinct. Temperatures start to cool off at the end of September, and the first signs of rain appear towards the end of October. It is a perfect time to visit Aqaba, with warm waters accommodating turtles and eagle rays.
December to February is winter across the country. Snow is common around Petra and Amman and the mountainous central spine. This period has 70% of the average annual precipitation, although it is a very dry country. It is a good time to visit the coast around Aqaba and the Dead Sea, as it remains pleasantly warm and dry in the day.
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