96 Jordan
■ The Treasury at Petra ■ Floating on the Dead Sea ■ Jerash ancient Roman city ■ Diving at Aqaba ■ Crusader castle at Karak ■ Mount Nebo ■ Bedouin settlements in the Wadi Rum
JordanÕs wealth of romantic legends, concerning holy grails, lost cities and Lawrence of Arabia, should guarantee its position as a top destination for curious visitors.
The advent of civilisation in the area can be traced back to around 9000 BC, making it one of the oldest cultures in the world. Biblical scenes can be found with the brook where Jesus was babtised and the moutain where Moses looked out over the promised land. The country is split into three areas: the fertile slopes of the Jordan Valley, abundant with cedar, olive and eucalyptus plantations; the East Bank plateau where most of the main towns can be found; and the East Bank desert, which stretches out into Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Near the Dead Sea in the south there is virtually no vegetation, only muddy banks and salt flats. The Gulf of Aqaba is famed for its spectacular marine life and the Shaumari Wildlife Reserve in the east is home to gazelles and oryx.
Home to two of the Middle East’s most prized jewels. Petra is an ancient city carved into a cliff face. In the 1980s it gained huge exposure when it featured as the location for the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The rugged desert of Wadi Rum is home to the landscape that captivated Lawrence of Arabia. Choose between a 4-wheel-drive or camel to make your way around – either way, you’ll have the opportunity to camp under the stars with a Bedouin family, stare contemplatively into the middle distance and imagine you’re in the movies.
What you need to know
Flight details Royal Jordanian flights to Amman depart daily from London Heathrow.
Flight time Approx 5 hours to Amman.
Time difference GMT +2 hours.
Language Arabic is the official language, although English is widely spoken.
Experience the World. Discover yourself. To book your holiday call us on 0844 225 1232
Currency Jordan Dinar (JOD).
Visa requirements British Citizens require a visa and this can be obtained in advance or on arrival.
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