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A brilliant holiday which both the adults and children thoroughly enjoyed. A well organised tour, helped by a good guide and a good group of families from which we have all made some new friends.
(more)Most memorable? As I can’t swim it has to be floating in the Dead Sea. It was an unbelievable experience. I did not believe I would be able to as I did not think it would work if you cant relax to float but the sea just lifted me up and held me in the water. (more)There were several memorable parts. Seeing Petra, climbing up to the Crusader's castle with just my son and feeling as if we owned the world: seeing the Milky way for the first time as we lay on a sand dune in the desert blackness while at Wadi Rum. (more)It's impossible to state the most memorable part of this holiday as it really was superb in all aspects. The holiday was everything and more than we could have imagined. (more)Highlights were bumbling through the beautiful Middle Eastern desert on a large yellow truck with new friends, climbing Mount Sinai by moonlight and seeing the sun rise from the summit. (more)The pyramids were just extraordinary - I had wondered whether they would live up to expectations, but they were fantastic! (more)Most memorable? The felucca... snorkelling in the Red Sea, floating in the Dead Sea, Petra and making it to the monastery. But perhaps the best was the insight into another culture provide by our Egyptian and Jordanian guides. (more)We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same holiday can have different views!
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Visitors to Jordan will experience a typically Arabic welcome – infact, one of its greatest atrributes are its people. Warm, gracious and hospitable, they may well ask you to join them for a chat. It is one of the best ways to learn more about their local culture. "The local people they like tourists. They ask them to have a cup of tea or a cup of coffee. Very easy. Just say, 'Salaam alaikum'. The local people will say, 'Wa alaikum Salam'. They will start talking and the tea will come" - Mahmoud Hawawreh, guide on the Al Ayoun Trail.
Jordan has a diverse community, with many different ethnic groups living there, including Bedouin, Palestinians, Iraqis, Chechens, Druze, people from other Arabic nations and Westerners. This small Middle Eastern Kingdom’s position as a country means that it benefits from an incredible range of influences, old and new – it has been a mixing pot of cultures for thousands of years and is a fascinating destination.  If you fancy finding out more about the culture of Jordan, then visit our insider's travel guide to Jordan
Jordan: Petra & Wadi RumJordan is perhaps most famous for the rose-red city of Petra and, beyond, the wild desert and towering sandstone landscapes of Wadi Rum. Often described as the eighth wonder of the ancient world, Petra was carved into sheer rock face by the Nabataeans. For many generations the Bedouin community lived in the caves of Petra before being moved by the government to houses in Umm Sayhoon – you can explore this village and meet with the Bedouin people as they sell crafts and provide horse-rides and refreshments. The best way to approach Petra is through the Siq, a narrow winding canyon hewn through dazzling red rock formations – as you near the city you will catch your first glimpse of Al-Khazneh, a majestic tombstone, towering 43 m high, carved from the rock in the 1st century. Read more about PetraWadi Rum is a vast, timeless place, untouched by humanity, with wind-sculpted rocks and monolithic rocks. Bewitchingly beautiful by day, it becomes even more stunning at night, when the sky is filled with magical celestial light. Despite its austere terrain, Wadi Rum is an ideal place for families as there is a surprising amount to do. Read more on Wadi Rum Food in JordanJordan has a diverse food culture, sharing a large number of popular dishes with its neighbouring countries such as hummus, baba ghanoush, tabouleh, falafel and kebabs. It also has its own delicacies and national favourites. The dish ‘Mansaf’ features at most special occasions, consisting of lamb, often seasoned with herbs and spices, cooked with onion in yoghurt and served on heaps of rice with a bed of Bedouin bread.Although Jordan is largely muslim, drinking alcohol is widely accepted and available in restaurants and hotels. Jordan has one of the oldest wine-making histories in the world and the climate and soils are well suited to quality grape production. Coffee is treated with reverence and drinking it is a social custom. A traditional Bedouin coffee ceremony involves three cups of coffee and it is polite to drink at least one cup if you are offered it. Read more about the food and drink in Jordan Family holidays to JordanKids (and Dads...) who fancy themselves as little Indiana Joneses will love a holiday in Jordan: with camel-back rides, ancient temples and dungeons, camping in tents and of course visiting the original film location for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in Petra! Whilst adventure is guaranteed to be on the menu, there's also accommodation with all the comforts you'd need as a family and plenty to fascinate grown-ups and children alike. Whether you fancy a starlit night, observing the constellations and watching the glow descend upon the dunes from your Bedouin tent, or prefer a splash in the pool at a hotel, our holidays offer bags of activities but also plenty of "me" time. Why not use a trip to Jordan to brush up for those school history and geography exams? Swap the boring books for real Roman cities, Crusader castles, floating on the Dead Sea and racing across the desert with its fascinating wildlife and magical stories. It is also the birthplace of the world's great religions with a rich and vibrant cultural history.Read more about family holidays in Jordan Jordan's cultural heritageJordan’s incredible cultural heritage means that archaeological sites, historical towns and monuments are scattered throughout the country. Visitors cannot fail to be impressed by some of the most impressive architecture in the world. Although Jordan may primarily be known for its cultural attractions, with Petra featuring on many a traveller's ultimate must-see list, there's so much more to this beautiful country than just historic buildings and desert scenery. If you're looking for an unforgettable adventure holiday, then take Jordan by the scruff of the neck and shake it: you might be surprised what drops out.There's a sprawling plethora of historical sites to explore in Jordan. Since the dawn of society, it has acted as a link between continents - any movement of people between Africa, Asia, Arabia and Europe would be likely to pass through Jordan. Its role as a pathway, trade route and conduit for commerce and communication means that it bears the imprint of many important civilisations including the Pharonic Egyptians, Nabateans, Byzantines and Crusaders. They left behind many archaeological sites, historical towns and monuments that are scattered throughout the country and make Jordan a fascinating destination. Visitors cannot fail to be impressed by some of the most remarkable architecture in the world. Read more about culture in Jordan |
