Amman and Jerash
Jordan's capital Amman gives its visitors the chance to experience a more modern Arab city. Combine this with a visit to the…
Take the slow road – known as the King’s Highway – and you’ll have plenty of time to explore Petra, prehistoric villages and Christian Byzantine mosaics.
Jordan is a remarkably easy and sophisticated country to visit. From the moment you arrive at Amman airport, the system works smoothly and effortlessly. Excellent hotels, good roads and charming guides all go to make any holiday in Jordan a memorable experience.
Jordanian food is delicious and there are enough attractions and sites to visit to make each day a new adventure for adults and children alike. What’s more, it is easily accessible from London.
Jordan’s small size sometimes takes people by surprise. From north to south it is just 150 miles long and so with the good motorway, it is easy to cover the distance quickly. However, like all motorways, its very existence can spoil the opportunity to truly experience all that Jordan has to offer. It is a good idea to take the slow road, known as the Kings Highway, in at least one direction so that you can really take the time to explore some of the crusader castles and biblical sites along the way.
A highlight of any holiday to Jordan is the rose pink Nabataean city of Petra. Although no longer the lost city that was rediscovered by Johann Burckhardt but an incredibly busy site, it is still magnificent and there are ways to avoid the crowds.
Further south lies the desert wilderness of Wadi Rum, home to Bedouin families and ancient rock art before reaching the southernmost city of Aqaba, the gateway to the Red Sea and some wonderful diving opportunities.
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The best time to travel to Jordan is from March to June and September to November. The summer months can be extremely hot and believe it or not, the winter months can be very cold with snowfall quite common in higher regions. The Dead Sea and Aqaba, due to their low altitude, maintain a year-round warm climate, so it can be quite a strange experience in the winter coming from temperatures of around 8 degrees centigrade in Amman to up to 20 degrees centigrade on the Dead Sea.
Definitely. There are some wonderful treks available in and around Petra and within the Dana and Feynan Valleys. There are walks for all abilities ranging from a few hours to a full day and it is a
really wonderful way to explore less-visited parts of the country.
There are not many true boutique hotels in Jordan and the choice of accommodation is generally between a 5* international standard hotel or a 3-4* more local option. There are also one or two lovely eco-lodges which can really enhance any holiday to Jordan.
Yes, but for most nationalities, this is easily arranged on arrival at Amman airport and is free of charge. For no UK passport holders please ask for further information.
Jordan and Israel make a lovely combination. The border crossing at Allenby bridge, located between Amman and the Dead Sea, connects the West Bank with Jordan.
We would normally recommend a day trip to Wadi Rum. There are a selection of camps to choose from where it is possible to overnight; however, there are lots of them and they can be quite touristy with inconsistent service. If you really wish to experience the desert at night, we can arrange to stay in a private camp which is a much more special experience but can be quite an expensive addition to a holiday to Jordan.
Hiking, camel trekking and rock climbing are all possible in Wadi Rum or it is also possible to see this beautiful landscape from the air by hot air balloon or light aircraft.
Expect traditional middle eastern food using lots of meat and poultry. Mansaf is the national dish of Jordan which is a lamb dish with a sauce of fermented dried yoghurt (sounds unappetising but is delicious!) Ordering a mezze (a selection of small dishes) is a good way to try out a variety of things and these include common appetisers such as hummus and tabbouleh. Desserts tend to be a choice of fresh fruit or the wonderfully rich and sweet pastries such as baklava, made from layers of filo pastry, chopped nuts and honey.
It is possible to visit Petra at night on a Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evening.
From October through March, Jordan is two hours ahead of GMT; the rest of the year, it is three hours ahead of GMT.
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