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Our Jordan travel guide gives you all the best information about this fascinating country with a great selection of Jordan holidays and information on things to see an do, places to visit and travel tips from local people who know Jordan like the back of their hand. Our Jordan travel guide gives you all you need to know to plan a unforgettable trip of a lifetime to Jordan.

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Jordan responsible travel guide

Rolling hills covered in thick forests, table-flat expanses of shimmering desert, Arcadian groves of olives, pomegranate and apricot trees, stark, saw-toothed mountains, mystical, narrow canyons of pink, red and cream rock. All of this and more is Jordan.
Scuba diving, Camel trekking and canyoning, Jordan. Photos by Visit Jordan and Huw J Williams

History and geography

Jordan has a landmass similar in size to Portugal and almost 80% is desert yet there is a surprising variety of terrain in this small Middle Eastern Kingdom. Culturally, Jordan has been a hub for humanity since the dawn of civilisation and before; there are archaeological finds dating back to Palaeolithic times. Find out more about Jordan history and geography here

Jordan parks and reserves

Photo top left: Ajloun Forest Reserve - The reserve is 13 square kilometres of tightly forested mountains in northern Jordan.
Photo bottom left: Aqaba Marine Park - Although Jordan's total coastline is only 27 kilometres long, seven kilometres have been given over to the Marine Park.
Bottom right photo: The Dead Sea - Swimming in the Dead Sea is difficult, floating very easy. You are more on the water rather than in it, buoyed up by the salt.
Background photo: Wadi Rum - The Bedouin call Wadi Rum "The Valley of the Moon" and its austere beauty of huge razor-toothed mountains, wind-sculpted rocks and expansive plains do make it seem a place of another world.
Local music, cuisine and marine life, Jordan. Photos by Visit Jordan

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Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan
A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan, from £1199 - £1499 (9 days) inc UK flights
Tailor made holidays to Jordan
Private tour of Jordan's dramatic scenic contrasts, from £1490 (9 days) inc UK flights
Family holiday to Jordan, Journey to the Lost City
Experience the best of Jordan, from £1309 - £1499 (7 days ) inc UK flights
Adventure holiday in Jordan
The very best of Jordan, from £1032 - £1292 (9 days) inc UK flights
Jordan cultural holiday
Explore ancient history & culture of Jordan on a guided tour, from £640 - £995 (8 days) ex flights
Petra & Wadi Rum holiday
Discovering desert wonders, from £1289 - £1479 (7 days ) inc UK flights
Jordan holiday, tailormade
Petra, Jerash & Bedouin hospitality, from £1990 (11 days) ex flights
Jordan holiday, highlights & hidden gems
An engaging tailor made tour of Jordan, from £2250 (14 days) inc UK flights
Egypt and Jordan adventure holiday
Get a true taste of Egypt & the Middle East, from £1299 (17 days) ex flights
Petra and Pyramids holiday, Amman to Cairo
The finest sights and most stunning scenery in the Middle East, from £1459 - £1599 (13 days) inc UK flights
Jordan family holiday
Travel with just your family, set itinerary, from £1249 - £1479 (9 days) inc UK flights
Jordan cultural tour, hosted by Bedouin of Petra
A unique opportunity to see Jordan with the Bedouin of Petra, from £1249 (7 days) ex flights
Adventure holiday in Jordan
The very best of Jordan, from £1032 - £1292 (9 days) inc UK flights
Family holiday to Jordan, Journey to the Lost City
Experience the best of Jordan, from £1309 - £1499 (7 days ) inc UK flights
Tailor made holidays to Jordan
Private tour of Jordan's dramatic scenic contrasts, from £1490 (9 days) inc UK flights
Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan
A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan, from £1199 - £1499 (9 days) inc UK flights
Jordan astronomy and adventure holiday
Experience the desert kingdom of Jordan, from £1339 (6 days ) inc UK flights
Petra & Wadi Rum holiday
Discovering desert wonders, from £1289 - £1479 (7 days ) inc UK flights
Jordan cultural holiday
Explore ancient history & culture of Jordan on a guided tour, from £640 - £995 (8 days) ex flights
Jordan cultural tour, hosted by Bedouin of Petra
A unique opportunity to see Jordan with the Bedouin of Petra, from £1249 (7 days) ex flights
Petra and Wadi Rum by bike, Jordan
Cycling trip through stunning desert scenery, from £1399 - £1729 (9 days) inc UK flights
Jordan holiday, tailormade
Petra, Jerash & Bedouin hospitality, from £1990 (11 days) ex flights
Jordan family holiday
Travel with just your family, set itinerary, from £1249 - £1479 (9 days) inc UK flights
Egypt and Jordan adventure holiday
Get a true taste of Egypt & the Middle East, from £1299 (17 days) ex flights
Jordan holiday, highlights & hidden gems
An engaging tailor made tour of Jordan, from £2250 (14 days) inc UK flights
Petra and Pyramids holiday, Amman to Cairo
The finest sights and most stunning scenery in the Middle East, from £1459 - £1599 (13 days) inc UK flights
Petra & Pyramids tours to Jordan & Egypt
Discover the secrets of ancient Egypt and Petra, from £1230 - £1260 (10 days) ex flights
Jordan honeymoon
A romantic adventure to the sites of Jordan, from £1650 (10 days) ex flights
Egypt and Jordan tours
Discover the treasures of these ancient cultures, from £1099 - £1340 (16 days) ex flights
Egypt & Jordan holiday, road to Petra
Extremely friendly people & excellent food, from £790 (8 days ) ex flights
Petra and Wadi Rum horse riding holiday, Jordan
An unforgettable ride through Wadi Rum, from £1650 (10 days) ex flights
Small group tour of Jordan
Cultural adventure through Jordan's Highlights, from US $925 - US $999 (6 days) ex flights
Egypt & Jordan holiday
Hidden treasures of Egypt and Jordan, from £1995 (17 days ) ex flights
Jordan explorer holiday
Breathtaking Wadi Rum & the renowned 'lost city' of Petra, from £1095 (9 days ) ex flights
Eygpt and Jordan small group tour
Pyramids to Petra holiday in the Middle East, from £1076 - £1430 (17 days) ex flights
Egypt & Jordan holidays
From pyramids to Petra, from £1995 (16 days ) ex flights

121 reviews for Jordan holidays4 star overall rating

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Family holiday to Jordan, Journey to the Lost City
It was a very inspirational holiday...Staying at Dana guesthouse supported a very important nature biosphere. (more)sharyn hall
This trip delivered everything we wanted, adventure, relaxation, new experiences - without having to think too much after a busy year, thanks to our wonderful guide. (more)Tania Riddiford
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)Michael Dixon
From £1309 - £1499 including UK flights
Petra & Wadi Rum holiday
I was very impressed with the organisation and how much we saw in one week. We did not seem rushed but felt we had been given a good overview of the country. This is the first time I have travelled with this company and will do so again I am sure. Jordan is a great country to visit (more)Susan Feist
The most memorable part of the holiday was climbing the steps by donkey at Petra and the night spent at Wadi Rum in the desert. (more)Kate Askew
Visiting Jordan was amazing from start to finish, the landscape was vast and varied. The City of Petra was indeed the most exciting and exhilarating! (more)Parbatee Manoo
From £1289 - £1479 including UK flights
Tailor made holidays to Jordan
Very good...Feynan Lodge was the best part - would like to have spent longer there. (more)Alan Graham
I will always remember Petra. The history is incredible and our guide was very informative...Excellent! (more)Carol Seaforth
A great experience in a beautiful country!....Floating in the Dead Sea as the sun came up on the last day of the holiday; walking through the Siq at Petra, then climbing to the Monastery and exploring the tombs late in the afternoon. (more)Isabel
From £1490 including UK flights
Cairo to Amman overland tour
It was rich and varied. I enjoyed it a lot. (more)Kristina Mänd
Most memorable would be spending a full day hiking & exploring the ancient city of Petra, the most exciting was snorkelling in the red sea from el bells to the blue hole... (more)Mark Sale
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)Rod Buttle
From £865 excluding flights
Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan
An excellent holiday from start to finish - run by a friendly knowledeable staff who are happy to help. The oragnisation was exceptional as was the level of care shown towards its customers. (more)Justine Hughes
Possibly the best trip I have been on yet. It will be a hard one to beat. (more)ian woods
The highlight undoubtably was the 2 days in Petra, followed closely by the night in the desert camping in Wadi Rum. (more)Karin Weston
From £1199 - £1499 including UK flights
Adventure holiday in Jordan
Just what I needed - warm climate, good bunch of fellow travellers, excellent guide and wonderful country. (more)alan mcleod
The holiday was absolutely excellent. The guide, Mohammed was a font of knowledge and such a friendly guy with great inter personal skills. There was never a question he couldn't answer. (more)Mary Fry
The most memorable parts of the holiday were the first view of the Treasury at Petra, the camel ride at sundown in Wadi Rum, sleeping under the stars in Wadi Rum & the lovely people of Jordan. (more)Sarah Wheatly
From £1032 - £1292 including UK flights
Jordan holiday, tailormade
Very many memorable parts - Swimming in the Dead Sea, relaxing on the red Sea in Aqaba and seeing Petra, I will never ever forget. (more)Davida Golden
The highlight was being driven through Wadi Rum by a wonderful guide, seeing the amazing rock formations and experiencing the emptyness of it all. (more)Margery Nzerem
Firstly, our personal guide, Mahmoud, was brilliant...Petra was absolutely breathtaking. We spent 3 days there and even though you are expecting it to be the highlight of your trip, it still manages to amaze you! (more)Simon Irons
From £1990 excluding flights
Jordan holiday, highlights & hidden gems
The most memorable part was walking down Wadi in Dana National Park to Feynan...It was wonderful. So beautiful and so much to do and see and the Jordanians were very kind and helpful. (more)Stephen Pick
Jerash was incredible as was the site of the Baptism of Christ. The countryside of Jordan an all its aspects. (more)Geoffrey Gurling
From £2250 including UK flights
Jordan family holiday
The first sight of the Treasury at Petra on the Petra by night tour was the most memorable moment for me. (more)Gill Shepherd
Visting Petra and camping in Wadi Rum was the most memorable part of the holiday (more)Anna Economides
We had a great time and would like to go back to see some more sometime. (more)Colin McCulloch
From £1249 - £1479 including UK flights
Petra & Pyramids tours to Jordan & Egypt
Memorable parts? Petra was just incredible; everyone should visit this wonderful city and landscape. Just visiting Petra justifies the travel. Tips? I wouldn't recommend the services of this tour operator; they send us a really wonderful tour and timetables that was not accomplished (mostly in Jordan), the last transfer to Cairo was an 8 hours night ride from Taba with a security guard (we think it's unacceptable that we were not warned of this situation, when it's forbidden to travel... (more)Isabel Villena
From £1230 - £1260 excluding flights
Jordan cultural tour, hosted by Bedouin of Petra
Memorable parts? Our interaction with the Bedouin guides, their charm and their perspectives on the history and current social and political life in Jordan was really memorable. Petra was magnificent and Jerash was a real gem. Jordan is a much un- heralded destination. Tips? More than 2 days in Petra is necessary. Must dos - Petra, Jerash, Amman, the desert. Be open to the everyday encounters with the guides, drivers, shop-keepers etc Local benefits? Benefitted local people.... (more)Eleanor Moore
From £1249 excluding flights
Short break to Petra, Jordan
Petra was the most memorable part of the holiday. (more)Geraldine Hillmale
Petra was much bigger than expected, the camel ride easier, and the scenery more spectacular than we imagined... It was a great way to see a lot of Jordan quickly - a charming country with open, friendly residents. (more)Mary Clark
We saw and did SO much that it's hard to pick anything specific as most memorable. It was all wonderful, interesting and fascinating...It was a great experience. Because we saw and did so much it was important to have the logistics right. With the help of this tour operator we had a fabulous itinerary and everything really ran like clockwork. (more)Jane Van Der Spuy
From £595 excluding flights
Jordan holiday, tailor made
Memorable parts? The Feynan lodge is a terrific place to stay, and the walk down from Dana is a very enjoyable one, through surprisingly varied scenery. Tips? Jordan is a very friendly, welcoming country, with plenty to see and do. It is quite compact, so there are not long distances to travel. We stayed for 10 days, and would happily have stayed longer, but equally it makes a good destination for a shorter break as well. Local benefits? Yes, to a large extent. It is a pity... (more)Edward Milford
From £2000 including UK flights
Egypt and Jordan tours
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)Chris Pawley
A big accomplishment was climbing Mt. Sinai. The felucca ride down the Nile was memorable but Abu Simbel and Petra were truly amazing. (more)Patricia Ruble
Sailing down the Nile in a sailing boat, drifting with the current, and watching the world go by, relaxing in the sun and cooling down by swimming in the Nile was the most memorable part. (more)Gareth Smith
From £1099 - £1340 excluding flights
Jordan cultural holiday
I was so delighted with all the other areas of history covered in the tour. The Roman remains at Jerash were wonderful as were the mosaics of the Holy Land in St George Church. (more)Deborah Moulton
Memorable moments include standing on top of Mount Nebo on a morning that was so bright that it was possible to see Jerusalem with the naked eye. (more)Patricia MacLachlan
The highlights for me were the city of Jerash and Petra, which just blew me away. (more)Ian Wilcox
From £640 - £995 excluding flights
Jordan & Syria tailor made holiday
Memorable parts? Wandering through the souks in Damascus. Wandering through the deserted ruins of Palmyra at dusk and dawn. Petra by night (in spite of the crowds). Standing on a red dune in Wadi Rum in the rain. Tips? Do it as a self-drive tour (especially Jordan). Choose a hotel in downtown Amman, Jordan. Have one extra night in Wadi Rum (Jordan) and make sure you have time to do some long walking. The 2 hour jeep tour is too much of a small sampler; one does not go very far. Local... (more)Cristina Mendes
From £2195 excluding flights

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best holiday I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really
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