Jordan Holidays

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.

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.

The birth of the Hammam can be traced back to the famous Greek and Roman baths. This practice began to develop in 600 AD under the influence of Mohammed the prophet who believed the properties of Hammam heat were both healing and rejuvenating. In Arabic, Hammam means “that which spreads the heat”.
Hammams are particularly helpful to the circulatory system, the lymphatic system, the liver and the kidneys. A hammam opens your pores, eliminates dead, impure skin and bacteria, opens the sinus cavity and nasal passages, eases muscular pain and benefits the pulmonary system. If you suffer from asthma, bronchitis, have allergies or if you have rheumatism or bursitis, the hammam will calm your symptoms. It is also excellent for people with sleeping problems. After centuries of use, Hammams have taken on the unofficial name as the ‘silent doctor’.