Middle East \ Jordan Inside information
Getting There Jordan’s national carrier is Royal Jordanian. British Airways and Easyjet also fly to Amman. Journey time is approximately five hours and 10 minutes.
Best Time to Visit There are benefits to travelling to Jordan all- year-round. The spring and autumn months provide particularly pleasant temperatures. Summer can be hot so it is best to take advantage of early morning and late aſternoon.
Combine it with... Why not combine a trip to Jordan with neighbouring Lebanon, or Israel? Both destinations provide an excellent partner for Jordan and enable you to gain a deeper insight into the history and culture of the Middle East.
wind your way through the plethora of tombs, temples and ruins to the Monastery. Activities: walking tours, the Treasury by candle-light
Kerak Castle On the pilgrimage route south along the King’s Highway lies Kerak, a small, bustling market town encircled by large stone walls. Sitting atop a rocky plateau overlooking the town is the most impressive Crusader castle in the whole of Jordan, Kerak Castle. It is easy to envision battles taking place here thousands of years ago as you wander through crumbling courtyards, stone vaults and arched corridors. Activities: archaeological tours
Dana Nature Reserve Dana Nature Reserve is the largest nature reserve in Jordan spanning over 300 sq km. The chain of valleys and mountains sweeps from the heights of the Riſt Valley down to the deserts of Wadi Araba. Gentle hiking trails wind through the quiet and barren sandstone hills, passing Neolithic villages, Byzantine churches and ancient copper mines. Friendly local Bedouins can oſten be seen herding their goats along the valleys. Activities: hiking
Amman, Madaba, Mt. Nebo Amman may have only been the capital since 1921, but evidence of its ancient beginnings and religious heritage are omnipresent. The majestic citadel and the hillside Roman Theatre are excellent examples of the centuries-old architecture. Close to Amman, sites not to be missed include the City of Mosaics, Madaba, home to the celebrated 6th-century Map of the Holy Land. Just outside the city stands Mount Nebo, the most popular of Jordan’s holy sites and the legendary burial site of Moses. Activities: guided history tours
Jordan’s Highlights Sample Itinerary:
One to get you started...
Day 1 Fly to Amman. Day 2 Roam through the colonnaded streets of Jerash and admire the impressive examples of Roman architecture. Day 3 Follow the 5000-year-old King’s Highway to Petra. Visit the Christian town of Madaba and visit Mount Nebo, the famous site where Moses glimpsed the Holy Land. Day 4 Enter Petra through a narrow cleſt in the rock face; explore the awe-inspiring architecture including the Treasury and rock-hewn temples. Day 5 Spend a full day exploring the archaeological wonders of Petra. Day 6 Travel deep into the Wadi Rum desert by four-wheel drive and ride a camel to a Bedouin camp for a night under the stars. Day 7 Continue to the Dead Sea and float at the lowest point on earth. Day 8 Drive to Amman and fly to the UK.
2013 AUTHENTIC £915 COMFORT £995
INDULGE £1,085 From price per person including flights
For more itinerary ideas, speak to a regional specialist
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